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Christopher: * exists * _[everyone liked that]_
Who doesnt
No one like this because Christopher should have a perfect score for being a good person 100/100
Yeah! 😊
do I have permission to copy this? I am genuinely asking for permission 😑🤪🤪
I'm aware I did I don't know about y'all 😌
He’s the kind of friend everyone needs, but not everyone deserves.
Yos
he s too pure
I so agree
💯💯
Trust me
“Bye, and have a positive day!” I can’t…Christopher is too kind for this world 😭
Unless we do something about it and make a positive change in ourselves and for the world.
He's just being himself. Ain't that shg that should be the " norm". Applause, he's soooo brave.
christopher is a top g
He’s truly a inspiration
real
he’s so smart and articulate 😭😭 he literally speaks and thinks better than those we consider ‘normal’
Many autistic people do 😊 we’re more likely to be “gifted” and high achievers for a reason
In his own wise words "normal" is man made.
He is normal. People who view him as “strange” or “different” are the ab-normal ones
@@budalabudo2250 exactly this. "normal" was made by cis-gendered straight white males
We're far from normal
I swear down, this entire country is now this lads bodyguards.
You got a friend of from across the pond
So true omd
Shared this with my pals - he's now got Germany, France and Russia on his side.
Netherlands too :)
Poland got his back-
christopher: does anything *everyone liked that*
Lily Burke [Everyone liked that]
Yh they fire him up and make him think the rest of the world will be the same i personaly think he already understands that all ppl are diffrent and dont treat eachother the same way
Except when he doubts himself
christopher: exists *everyone liked that*
Copied comment not being mean though lol
OMG I want to be friends with him SO bad. I'm also autistic and I understand what Christopher is going through. I just wish that everyone will accept those who are different.
🥺
JEHOVAH loves you!!! Me too!! You are precious in his eyes.....
@@karenovalasiti7538 Why do you twats always post religious comments as if we care? No point.
Christoper is such a intelligent person that sees the world from a different perspective and I’m also autistic and I learnt that autism is a gift and I’m glad that I have it as it gives me the power to achieve anything I want
@@denbover937 true i am muslim and its annoy me when people says i am muslim or their religion
“Life is quite innocent and fragile, yet hard as a rock” Couldn’t have explained it better
If someone bullies Christopher, just know that the whole world is coming after you
Fr
Sadly kids like him often get bullied 😔 Life isn’t fair
Yeah
@@ashleyk8406 ik :(
300 million gun safteys un click
everybody gangsta until christopher says ‘everyone shut up’
Amy Blair 😂😂😂luv this
And then starts reaching for his bag😳
@@conaloflaherty9867 LMAOAOAO THIS COMMENT HAS ME DEAD
@@conaloflaherty9867 and hands out the cookies he made to everyone to ease the tension😊
1:40 the gangsta walk
Everyone swooning after he wishes them farewell made me teary. He’s a gift to his community
We had a girl in our secondary who had down syndrome. One time someone took one off her beanie babies there was a riot in our school nobody could be mean to her on anyone's watch. She helped us in our netball team so we made her honorary team captain.
Someone at my school tipped a disabled student like what cow tippers do and I’m pretty sure the only thing stopping the 6th formers form committed death by dangerous driving was the abs systems
This is absolutely beautiful! Your school did the right thing! Very rare to see that
Aww that's sweet♥️♥️♥️
“you’re actually the best teacher i’ve ever met miss ayesha” that’s so sweet🥺🥺
Made my eyes wet!
Me say that to my teacher 😂😂never gonna happen
Jennifer Adjei we need more teachers like her!!
If I was a teacher that would made me cry like that’s the best thing you could say to a teacher
Reminds me of nico omnilana
Depression: *exists* Christopher: no.
Lmao
How is that funny
Just no
You copied my comment
@NoMarz Colony shut the fuk up u wanker I go we’re I please and how was that comment funny anyway
Autistic people are often misjudged as "being trapped in their own world" when in fact they just see the world in a different perspective. Just like Christopher said about being "normal". I'm glad he is able to express his words nicely to give us an insight about his struggles and capabilities.
I have had shutdowns where I find it hard to speak and I feel miles away from people and want the world to grey out because I'm overloaded. Maybe people look at the "trapped in their own world" as what happens when we are stressed. Some autistics are under a lot of stress depending on how their autism plays out. A part of me also does like to be alone for much of the day. I am happiest with my cat and a book. Too much social interaction can make me very overwhelmed. I think those traits might be behind it. Severe shutdowns can even cause body posturing/ rigidity where I did not want to move. Extreme stress. But if can look like being disconnected. But you are right...when not under duress...I do not see how that sentiment applies...
Also, shout out to Ms Ayesha! She really brings out the best in Christopher. Extremely supportive and understanding without being patronising. LSA is such an underrated profession 🙌🏻
Ikr!!!
Maybe I am overthinking it but her encouragement to Christopher by saying "Now keep that smile on" or how she now said it, can be bad. I am autistic and I take stuff too literal so I could have issues with feeling bad if I don't smile like all the time. And that can give me exhaustion and burnout. 🙏🙏🙏
Christopher is polite to everyone. *Be Like Christopher.*
Tell that to the kids in the cod lobby
Yes
Lets get C.A.D to 50p likes 👍
It’s kinda sad that a lot of ppl aren’t very polite
@Ricardo Milos Lol 17, ok boomer.
This man could probably cure depression with just a hug
Tru
Fr tho 💕
He's so adorable and nice
Yep
IKR
I am autistic myself. I come to this video sometimes when i am at my low points and see his positive energy beaming around that school, it's really refreshing and amazing to see a kid like that, who is 'struggling' with autism being treated right and not like some of us are treated, i still sometimes wonder what he does now.
@@JDDELAMIGO shush
he's probably in year 12 right now, and doing his A-levels or other english exams, idk how much the english school system really work for exams but i know about the a-levels and gcse's
@@chaz769 Most likely yeah, appreciate it!
Autistic people are the best. ❤❤❤
@@chaz769 this was actually filmed in about 2014 so hes graduated by now :)
He has better social skills than most people without autism, lovely lad!
My therapist said its not us who struggle to communicate its just that we communicate differently to other people, and they don’t want to listen
“You’re actually the best teacher I’ve ever met miss Ayesha” 🥺
The way he said it made me tear up
That’s ma name :)
UTM
My heart
Too....Much....Wholesomeness....For...Me...To....HANDLE!
Everyone who disliked is just sad they haven’t met Christopher
I’m not dis liking but I guarantee nobody who watched this video has met him
Faze Banana, i actually think most of his classmates and teachers, Hell, even family, watched this video.
So underrated 😂
positive thinking
Faze Banana maori
I would literally go to war for this guy. Absolute legend.
Agreed
Him walking off, swinging his bag of positive strawberries 🍓 my heart ❤️ what a sweet soul
Everyone gangster till Christopher walks in slow motion
The end this is so underrated
James 10555 y I know #chrisisalegend
😂😂
Like gta walk
Georgie Me aww, he’s so sweet tho
Fucking love how Christopher just vibes down the corridor
Lmao I read the comment and I look up and he just dancing down the corridor
SAME OMGG
He just struts like he won an election
@@justsomerandombirdwithinte5896 kinda look like obama
@@rosiewelch8065 True dat
He is incredibly smart in that poetry class. This man has so much to give to society, more than most people do.
There is such a difference between boys with autism vs girls with autism and it really amazes me. Boys have a much more outgoing and loud kind of autism and girls have a much more quiet and shy kind of autism. It does very depending on the person but this is the most common kinds. As a girl with autism I find all of this very interesting and learning about my mental disorder really fascinates me. From the outside autistic kids quite often just seem happy but it is actually a really hard mental disorder to have. I have mad respect for everyone who respects autistic people and I’m very proud of all the other autistic kids who manage their autism and those who even try to because I know how hard it is to have this disorder. ❤️
Female on the spectrum too. I was quiet when little but got chastised for it and developed people pleasing tendencies. I try to reach out to people a lot and can seem quite warm but I struggle a lot with anxiety and overwhelm.
That's not actually true. There are two different expressions of autism, true, but they aren't actually related to gender, it's just extraversion vs introversion. Boys with autism that are shy and submissive are usually picked up as autistic, but girls who have these traits are not, because of gender stereotypes. On the other hand, when autistic boys are loud and extroverted, they are picked up as autistic, but girls who are have their symptoms put down to borderline personality disorder or behavioural problems. The difference in diagnosis between boys and girls is due to bias in the medical field, not there being "boy autism" and "girl autism".
@@robokill387 That’s exactly what I was going to say! The ratio in diagnosis of boys to girls is roughly 5:1. My brother and I both have autism, but he was diagnosed at the age of 3, and I wasn’t diagnosed until a month ago at 18 years old. The under diagnosis of women and girls on the spectrum is a really serious issue that I wish was talked about more.
@@robokill387 It's almost like psychology is a pesudo-science or something.
That’s a generalisation. I assume you’ve met enough males/females openly on the spectrum in order to come to such a conclusion, or contrastingly, you should be citing the studies you’re referencing in order to derive your analysis on gender stereotypes with autism.
Everybody’s gangster until Christopher tells you to have a positive day
XD i love this comment
Fatamandre Salamandre he copied of someone
@@lolm8290 Ok
Lol m8 the whole comment section... is like this... I made this one up 💀
dead
Negativity: *exists* Christopher: I’m about to end this mans whole carrier
OMG FAX
Underrated comment
Career
@@juseenthankulendiran no one cares it’s not a spelling bee
XD Carrier
The headteacher in this video Ms Smith was my history teacher in secondary school. She was a marvellous teacher
stop hes literally the nicest person ever😭
Christopher is the definition of “protect at all costs”
Fr
He's the ultimate cinnamon roll
He’s basically the Antichrist
If you mess with him you mess with me me 😭👊🏻
Logan Coble I think he means just cause he seems cool on the outside don’t let ur guard down next thing you know he’s a new hitter
Anyone wanna throw hands at the person talking behind Christopher’s back
Emma R IM COMIN
Say less...
Painted Eraser bet
Timestamp?
Addy ?
Lovw how understanding the staff are. Treating him properly and not in a condescending way, clearly happy to have him and understanding. Ms. Ayesha handles him so well, and is so patient and genuine with him.
I put Christopher at around 5 on the autistic spectrum. I spent 20 years working with adults & children throughout the autistic spectrum. Children like Christopher would’ve been a joy for me to work with.
Everybody gangsta until Christopher says shut up
Im dead
💀
You made my day bro thank you!!!!😂😂
He'd say it like, "Shat up." Just because of his accent
Put what time pls
Ms Aisha a real one though, talked him right out of his attack.
Ayesha* But yes Ms Ayesha is a g
He wasn’t having an attack, he was just highly stressed.
She is a queen
Yuss
@@MasterKey_Trainz he was overstimulated, the loud noises triggered that in his brain, so it's not an 'attack' it's just an overwhelming sensation that ndv people can't cope with
Dude Christopher is exponentially more smarter/well manered/ kind/selfless/friendly/loveable/pimp than I could ever dream to be. What a awesome young man. He's such a sweet kid.
I hope Christopher is having an awesome life right now. And to everyone who reads this comment, STAY POSITIVE! ❤
He’s kind to everyone, even if they aren’t kind to him. Everyone should try to be like him.
At some point, you can't continue to be nice to those who are not nice to you. It becomes ridiculous
@@elprimooo3235 facts
If everyone was like him I would kill myself
Ultimateethan welo go ahead
@@amazinggrace9073 Welo?????
Christopher has more social skills than most adults. Proper young lad, he’ll go far.
Greg Lafuente init
@Greg Lafuete he’s good social skills so he’ll go far??
@@hughodonnell1923 yes
@@hughodonnell1923 compared to other autistic children yes.
Greg Lafuente I agree
He’s so charming and sweet, I haven’t smiled this much in such a while, he deserves the world 😊
I have a kid at my school like this, who just talks to everyone and is so adorable, u can’t hate him or or anything, he’s so lovable
Give his assistant a pay rise she’s making him the man he will become
this was 6 years ago she might not work there............
ngl this is the best comment
Jeez Gaming because of the Tory government most teaching assistants and social workers at schools were made redundant
Rohan M austerity things
katie x thanking u b x
New kid: joins school and bullies Christopher. Rest of school: *no.*
Lol that happened with us this guy was new and annoying and he kept on annoying everyone especially the autistic kid. Let's just say he didn't do it again
Imagine that Breaking news kid murdered by 500 students for bullying
@@harleymorgan18 Loll i can imagine that
"u do not kno da wae"
Rest of school: bullys new kid
My son is just like this. His high school teachers tried so hard to take away joy. I'm glad the teachers at that school are embracing Christopher!!
That's so sad hope he is happy and positive 🙏 i bless you 🙏 ❤️
he's so cute omg, God bless his soul
🙏Amen
“People with autism, they have a different view of life. It’s quite innocent, it’s quite fragile, but yet it’s hard like a rock” Word.
Yes he smart than most adults
@Hdog m aww!!
I think I need someone like that, I'm just a bundle of mental illnesses and desensitization, being around someone with such a positive mindset like him would probably be the closest thing to a cure.
@@Fau. awwww!!!
Hdog m same
He should do a TedTalk, everything about him is so wise.
Completely agree!
Ikr, bless his heart
IKR!
For real tho
I think he is a wise
I am mildly autistic myself, and work in schools helping those with autism. This is a perfect example of how to do it. Treat them as people, and give them help when needed is the best way to allow those with autism, or any Special Education Need to prosper and succeed
This legend of a man sees the light in even the worst people
Teacher :why you late to class Christopher: because im walking in slow motion
this is by far one of my favorite commens in this section
KymonX agreed lol
wouldn't even mind it if i were his teacher
@@nurailidepaepe2783 same tbh
YAMIN GAMING 😂😂😂couldn’t of said it better myself
Everybody gangsta til christopher walks in slow motion
Jamie McCabe ffs😭😭
Ayy yo thas FAXX
*starts 👏*
Im deaddd🤣🤣🤣 he the real g
This comment threw me out 😂😂💀
What a credit to his parents ❤
This dude is so smart
Is anyone going to point out how much of a legend Ms ayesha is? Every class needs a teacher like her.
That’s so true
In year 4 I had a teacher who was only in her erley 20s and stood up to the most boring and grumpy teacher In my school and my 50 to 60 head teach won't go near her
Also In year 5 I had a teacher who found a passion in everybody but sadly her dad got sick and couldn't teach but is now a nurse in the biggest hospital in the North East
i wholehearted believe, every child needs a teacher like ms ayesha at one point in their life. A teacher that feels like a rock when times get tough, but knows how to support you when you need help up. She didn't give him the answers, she guided him to get there on his own. She just enforced that he knows his stuff. I never had a ms ayesha, but when i have children of my own, i really hope they have someone at school aside from home like her there.
Definitely
From now on, I am going to walk just like Christopher for the rest of my life because thats mad swag.
Slow MO thats why i was late for school
LOL OMG
I sweat it's fun sometimes I walk like this to music in my head and it makes me so happy
That's my exact thought
He plug walking
What a freaking baller. Absolute champ. May the world never break his spirit and may he continue to lead a positive life to the end of his days.
I need someone like Christopher in my life
“Omg would you all shut up” Can he be prime minister
He is amazing💜 also army😂💜
He is an amazing person
He would do better as the speaker
Instead of "order!" It is "OH MY GOD WILL YOU ALL JUST SHUT UP!!!"
Yes
Christopher is actually such a dude he’s smart, he’s got absolute swag and so kind and innocent
he reminds me of my dog, always trying to do the best and make people proud. The anxious parts are very similar too.
@@rtxf your dog seriously
he walks like a gta charachter and i love that
George Twine just thought it was a gay comment
I couldn't agree with you more ❤ I absolutely love him!
As a sister with an autistic brother. This boy made me break down in TEARS
we need to protect him at all cost bless him
“This term normal is man-made.” He’s truly a unique soul.
Bless him
its also true
Smartest thing I've heard
Bless his soul
The kids in his class don’t pass the vibe test
My mum used to work with a kid with really bad autism. Way worse then Chris. The way people treat others is horrible. You can see them laughing at Chris at times. I wish him the best in life and I hope he finds people he can bond with.
@Kao Trimble I don't think he was making fun of autistic people?
@@seltaro maybe someone else said sommet and deleted the comment
Kao Trimble he wasn’t making fun of him idiot
They all ain't vibing
What kind of day? A POSITIVE one! We all need someone like him in our lives that is just so pure and even a neurotypical individual should take that attitude
As a paraprofessional/paraeducator, I would love to have Christopher as my student. He is so positive, bright, and engaging. I would be his cheerleader when he’s down.
This kid has mad swag. That walk is boss.
plugadrip fr!!! the energy of it
He has confidence! He walks like a boss
Plugwalk
plugadrip slow run don’t u mean
Kristie Villarreal are you trying to get a date or something ? No one cares
Poetry teacher: did you write that down Christopher? Christopher: no I didn’t- *MY HEART*
Yeah. The look on his face when she said would you write it down? It was almost like he felt he didnt need to but whe she said he should he was like OHH i didnt know i was supposed to. God bless this young man
All the smirks before he said what he said turned to realization.
That would be my reaction too tbh
Where is this part
victor tchakalsky 2:36
Seriously, i don't think I've ever seen someone who radiates so much beauty and positivity before. I cried (happy tears) all the way through this. 😢😃 And i just have to say that Ms Ayesha is the don. She's someone he'll remember for the rest of his life. Hope life is treating them (and everyone else at that school) well.
Literally 0:59 into the video and I’m blubbering like a baby, what a precious sweet child. ❤
“This term normal, I- I think it’s man made” this lad is a genius
Mhhhh!!!! I disagree.
10 O1 explain
10 O1 Christopher’s philosophical knowledge begs to differ against your opinion
The way he thinks and picks his words , his mind is amazing
@@Kyle-kx4hn Mhhhh!!!! Stay in school. Maybe you'll learn something.
This guy has a lot of condefience to say “hello how are you?” to everyone he sees. I can’t even say hello to my friends sometimes lmao
Oh same
It’s because he’s so innocent. I hope no one takes advantage of him. He’s so precious.
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Thats sad.....very sad indeedy!
Every couple of years or so I stumble across this video and I watch it. It’s an important reminder to be positive.
He's very smart and very self aware which is obviously why he struggles. Best of luck in your life and everything you do Christopher, you're a true gem❤
"I always wondered, what's it like to be 'normal'. But this term is just man-made." Wow. This kid gets it
The man is a philosopher
not being dramatic but im down to throw hands with whoever being too loud and upsetting Christopher, that man is so wholesome
The whole world ready to go to war to protect chris
Same 😤 i finna beat the shi out of everyone who would talk sh behind christopher's back 😔 (nah, not really i'm a puz but i'll protect him at all cost)
Christopher saved my life when I was depressed
I love the support he's getting. If only I had an ounce of that kind of support. The school is behind him. It's the most beautiful thing I have seen. I feel like teachers here don't apply themselves like those teachers there. So many questions....
@@erv_fedora you can reach out to me
4:50 as an autistic person it’s so sad to see this because I’ve been in the exact situation and I know what he’s going through the panic and stress all the noise it’s a lot to take in
Chris can talk really well he just cant express in the right way and time
Christopher: "Hello." Me: "I would die for you."
I need you in my life ❤️❤️
@Eva Lako-Tombe Samee
Same
@@skarletkahn8840 yeah
Wouldn’t we all
Teacher: why are you late Christopher: sorry I had to walk in slow motion
random animations 😂
God damn it you made me laugh now I’m sad
Using that next time.
I find it funny at first
😂
I want a friend like him, to always support him and bring him happiness...
He’s probably the most precious human being I’ve ever seen.
Why do I imagine Christopher being late to class because he had to say hello to everyone😂 we need to protect him❤️❤️❤️
Aww
@@kaylamram omg hi louis
@@kaylamram big fan
Granga Dang you really think that’s him 😂😂
I love him so bad 😭
We need more teaching staff like this instead of rude ignorant teachers
I agree.
I’m gonna go out on a limb and guess that teachers are actually respected by society there versus here in the US where they are often treated and paid like crap.
I had the best (French) teacher you could think of. Others didn't like her, because she was so organized and strict with rules. I loved her. She did so much in those 3 years, she became my counselor/mentor (I don't know the exact English word for it) and helped me with all things regarding school and the rest. She didn't get paid for helping me so much, but she did it because she wanted to:) A few days ago I suddenly got a text asking about how I've been, so even now she still thinks about me:) So I totally agree with you, we need more teachers with that patience and positivity. That works well for everyone:)
@@Unknown26557 The average income for teachers in the US is $ 62,000 a year. They are most certainly not underpaid like they used to be. And the unions have their back and make sure they are spoiled rotten. There are a ton of teachers out there who make six figure incomes. Your comment is false about income. I do agree that many teachers put up with crap that they should never have to but that's a whole different issue.
I aslo agree
If only my school life was like that. Instead, I had toxic best friends, teachers who had no patience for me and nobody accepting how I saw the world.
Same here. A lot of bullying for me
this is literally me right now
This was filmed in 2014 , at 14:43 there’s an amazing Spider-Man 2 poster on the bus .. Christopher is 23 rn
wow ur really observant !
"Is it to extreme to call myself perfect" HES SO HUMBLE
@Burnt toast more realistic, no ones perfect and this guy knows
Well. Yes and no. Many autistic people just take things literally
When did he say that (want to see it cause I must of missed it)
Grace Reece 6:35
John khalid when you learn to love yourself unconditionally then you will learn that everyone is perfect, Including yourself, I am perfect
His teaching assistant is great, you can tell it's not just a job for her. She genuinely cares about Christopher. Christopher is so positive and caring, not a bad bone in him
💯
People with caretaker jobs have to love their job or they would be miserable lol. Most caretakers or assistants I’ve met are always super nice
I had a counselor in middle school who was the best not only did she care for me but she genuinely under stood me and my personality. That’s what made her the best because she took the time to know me and figure out how to help me.
Most teaching assistants are very nice, they are vastly underpaid for what they do
i agree! also not a lot of schools would offer to take them out on a bus to help them get used to doing it for college
My guy is an academic machine, he was incredible in those poetry classes
I really love that people treat him like a person not a problem. He has his fears but is encouraged to go. They listen to him when he discusses his worries. I really love that they interviewed him and got his prospective of things.
“Normal is man made” if that ain’t the realest shit I’ve ever heard
Say that!
That's tattoo level.
Bruhh most things in this world are man made
I was looking threw the comment section to see who this hit hard aswell. And you my friend are the man 🤙 have a good day
fr man speaks in a way that idek he's just speaks in such a smart ass way
Imagine being a new teacher at that school and being stressed and christopher comes up to you and says “have a positive day” I would be so happy ❤️
Hi strawberry gamer. I go to Christophers school he sadly left 3 years ago
@@cybertrooper1017 not sad i would say because it means he’s moving on with his life and doing all the great things he’s meant to!!
I'd probably cry. If I'm ever down and people give me support and positivity then I just cry because they're being so nice to me.
Or being a supply teacher
I needed Christopher when I was at school. 😭
I remember reading a comment from Christopher under a full episode of this clip, that the "positive" talk didn't teach him to handle difficulties he'd run into after leaving school, and it actually made it harder for him to adjust to life in the real world.
He's so sweet 😌
Everyone's talking about Christopher, but Ms Ayesha is a real G, too.
Yes your right.
Mad respect to her
She actually a g when u think about it
As an autistic person who was heavily supported in school, I can definitely say that every learning support assistant I've ever worked with have been such amazing people. They deserve a lot more respect and praise than they really get.
‘miss ayesha your actually the best teacher ive met’ THATS SO SWEET
YOU'RE. 😉
@@Toffee146 did i ask
@@loz714 oof
Lmao was gonna write this but there's like 1000 times to spell that name I'm like just bun it 😂
@@abdullahamin6141 😭😂
christopher has me crying i love how he sees the world as this positive image
we all need students like him in our schools