A world renowned expert on autism (Simon Baron-Cohen) is astonished by the talents of a man with one of the most severe diagnoses of autism it is possible to have.
A world renowned expert on autism (Simon Baron-Cohen) is astonished by the talents of a man with one of the most severe diagnoses of autism it is possible to have.
That expert is the cousin of Borat and Ali G, and I am not joking.
Edit: I remember him from the Norwegian documentary Hjernevask (Brainwash):
[https://youtu.be/biP_OGHFw80?t=330](https://youtu.be/biP_OGHFw80?t=330)
dX_iIi_Xb on
He plays piano. Is very niiice.
inbetweenframe on
I mean it is astonishing! Fantastic. Thanks for the video. What’s the source? Seems like it could be a nice documentary.
rdmprzm on
Beautiful piece of music
Spirited_Magician_66 on
When did borat become an expert in mental health?
Realistic_Head3595 on
RFK Jr: Tylenol did this
Actual-Team-4222 on
That kid doesn’t present “one of the most severe diagnoses of autism it is possible to have”… Not even close at least by DSM standards.
YdexKtesi on
How are diagnoses of autism ranked in severity?
ClavicusLittleGift4U on
Those who read Sacha Baron-Cohen, you’re all HIV aladeen.
_Moho_braccatus_ on
Name of musician, does he release stuff?
Leotix on
Simon looks like if Sasha Baron-Cohen had the demeanor of Brian Cox.
MSM230805 on
Simon is very aladeen
Ghstfce on
Asking out of pure curiosity and not much knowledge on severity, but wouldn’t someone nonverbal be considered a more “severe” case of autism given the spectrum?
SomeRandomJagoff on
So, we’re going to take this fabulously talented savant and prepare him for….the workforce? Um, what?
DrThrockmortonDO on
It does feel as though the “most severe diagnoses of autism it is possible to have” would at least require the patient to be nonverbal… but what the fuck do I know.
Ill-Strike1383 on
“I just improvise” and then he belted out a masterpiece.
100PercentRealGinger on
I don’t think “severe” is the right word to use. I think “rare” is a better word. Cool video though! Loved the music!
I_gotta_pee_on_her on
Something feel quite dystopic with valuing his abilities to the workplace.
endlerrodriguez on
What programme is this taken from? I want to watch more
unseenpootato on
That was relaxing.
SynthesisNine on
First bar of the piano piece he played made me close my eyes and absorb it all coz it was lit af
Any-Wall-5991 on
Bro “most severe diagnoses of autism it is possible to have”?!? What?!? There are non-verbal autistic people out there who cannot communicate in any way other than screaming/flailing when upset.
Clickbait-ass bullshit
TrixieBastard on
That piece was gorgeous!
These_Philosopher365 on
I love how people with such comunicational restrictions can develop a sixth sense or talent in very specific areas. The world would be such a better place if we learned to create a space for them where they can explore their unique talents.
It always really humbles me when people with obvious mental restrictions excel in specific areas of life. Like trees growing around fenses it kind of shows that life always finds a way when granted the opportunity.
JetPixi13 on
The work place…yay…
bearjew666 on
Awesome
Butt_Panther on
*That* is not ‘the most severe diagnosis of autism it is possible to have.”
Why did you add that to the title OP?
Source: someone who has worked with non-verbal autistic people, who themselves are *nowhere* close to “the most severe diagnosis of autism it is possible to have”.
SurePie7330 on
It’s better than the autism I have – useless at everything.
eugene20 on
“he’s got a real ability to learn, and that’s going be a really good skill when it comes to the work place” what work place would that be? so many neurodivergent people don’t really get to chose what they’re able to learn.
Why even equate this to “the workplace” all stuffing him into the capitalism mould, why hobble his talents, why can’t he just be a musician if he continues?
And why did you cut him off so soon it sounded like he might even be moving towards a crescendo and if so that would have been amazing.
revdon on
Baron-Cohen, like Ali G and Borat?
HowAManAimS on
Simon Baron-Cohen is a quack and nobody should listen to him.
BookishHobbit on
This guy is a controversial figure at best for a lot of autistic folks. He’s a world renowned export on autism for neurotypicals, not the neurodivergent.
ParticularDonkey2383 on
If you close your eyes he sounds like Chris Eubank
DRSU1993 on
“One of the most severe diagnoses of autism it is possible to have.”
You mean… he plays Dungeons and Dragons?
(I’m autistic myself)
FatBloke4 on
My niece’s husband is autistic. He has a job with his local council which involves keeping records and most people find it boring – which leads them to make mistakes. In contrast, he is incredibly methodical in his work, such that he keeps winning performance awards and the council are keen to keep him.
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I’ll take just %3 percent of that skill. Thx
Different, not less.
That expert is the cousin of Borat and Ali G, and I am not joking.
Edit: I remember him from the Norwegian documentary Hjernevask (Brainwash):
[https://youtu.be/biP_OGHFw80?t=330](https://youtu.be/biP_OGHFw80?t=330)
He plays piano. Is very niiice.
I mean it is astonishing! Fantastic. Thanks for the video. What’s the source? Seems like it could be a nice documentary.
Beautiful piece of music
When did borat become an expert in mental health?
RFK Jr: Tylenol did this
That kid doesn’t present “one of the most severe diagnoses of autism it is possible to have”… Not even close at least by DSM standards.
How are diagnoses of autism ranked in severity?
Those who read Sacha Baron-Cohen, you’re all HIV aladeen.
Name of musician, does he release stuff?
Simon looks like if Sasha Baron-Cohen had the demeanor of Brian Cox.
Simon is very aladeen
Asking out of pure curiosity and not much knowledge on severity, but wouldn’t someone nonverbal be considered a more “severe” case of autism given the spectrum?
So, we’re going to take this fabulously talented savant and prepare him for….the workforce? Um, what?
It does feel as though the “most severe diagnoses of autism it is possible to have” would at least require the patient to be nonverbal… but what the fuck do I know.
“I just improvise” and then he belted out a masterpiece.
I don’t think “severe” is the right word to use. I think “rare” is a better word. Cool video though! Loved the music!
Something feel quite dystopic with valuing his abilities to the workplace.
What programme is this taken from? I want to watch more
That was relaxing.
First bar of the piano piece he played made me close my eyes and absorb it all coz it was lit af
Bro “most severe diagnoses of autism it is possible to have”?!? What?!? There are non-verbal autistic people out there who cannot communicate in any way other than screaming/flailing when upset.
Clickbait-ass bullshit
That piece was gorgeous!
I love how people with such comunicational restrictions can develop a sixth sense or talent in very specific areas. The world would be such a better place if we learned to create a space for them where they can explore their unique talents.
It always really humbles me when people with obvious mental restrictions excel in specific areas of life. Like trees growing around fenses it kind of shows that life always finds a way when granted the opportunity.
The work place…yay…
Awesome
*That* is not ‘the most severe diagnosis of autism it is possible to have.”
Why did you add that to the title OP?
Source: someone who has worked with non-verbal autistic people, who themselves are *nowhere* close to “the most severe diagnosis of autism it is possible to have”.
It’s better than the autism I have – useless at everything.
“he’s got a real ability to learn, and that’s going be a really good skill when it comes to the work place” what work place would that be? so many neurodivergent people don’t really get to chose what they’re able to learn.
Why even equate this to “the workplace” all stuffing him into the capitalism mould, why hobble his talents, why can’t he just be a musician if he continues?
And why did you cut him off so soon it sounded like he might even be moving towards a crescendo and if so that would have been amazing.
Baron-Cohen, like Ali G and Borat?
Simon Baron-Cohen is a quack and nobody should listen to him.
This guy is a controversial figure at best for a lot of autistic folks. He’s a world renowned export on autism for neurotypicals, not the neurodivergent.
If you close your eyes he sounds like Chris Eubank
“One of the most severe diagnoses of autism it is possible to have.”
You mean… he plays Dungeons and Dragons?
(I’m autistic myself)
My niece’s husband is autistic. He has a job with his local council which involves keeping records and most people find it boring – which leads them to make mistakes. In contrast, he is incredibly methodical in his work, such that he keeps winning performance awards and the council are keen to keep him.