Many autistic people spend their whole lives feeling like outsiders, or worse - that there's something wrong with them. In this video I'll share two important steps you can take today to develop friendships as an autistic adult, even if you've never done it before!

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0:55 Why this video might not be for you
2:25 The importance of emotional regulation prior to relationship development
3:50 Part 1: Cultivate Your Sense of Self
7:15 Create a list of 10 things you appreciate about yourself
8:15 Use self-affirming mantras
10:02 Spend more time doing things that make you feel good
12:12 Part 2: Put Yourself Out There
12:42 Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria

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