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Connecting with an autistic child through their special interest | Your Questions Answered
This series answers some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve received on UA-cam and from our autism unlocked audience.
In this clip, Purple Ella answers a request for tips on connecting with an autistic child through their special interest. They explain some different ways a child might like to engage in their special interest, the benefit of letting your child ‘info-dump’ on their passion, and following your child’s lead rather than making assumptions about next steps or activities you think they might like.
This video was created by Clinical Partners for the NHS. The series is part of autism unlocked - a dedicated space for autistic people and their families to receive expert advice and guidance on a range of issues.
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About Purple Ella:
Ella is a UA-cam Content Creator and advocate. You can find their channel here:
ua-cam.com/users/PurpleElla
Visit the autism unlocked website:
lsc.autismunlocked.co.uk/
Find out more about Clinical Partners:
www.clinical-partners.co.uk/
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Discovering you’re autistic: what next? | Divergent Voices hosted by Purple Ella
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This episode of Divergent Voices explores the impact of discovering you are autistic, whether via clinical assessment or self-diagnosis. Purple Ella is joined once again by blogger Emily Katy and Neurodevelopmental Specialist Hannah Hayward, and together they explore the ‘what next’ - from advocating for yourself during an assessment, to recognising when you are masking, and making adjustments ...
Autistic overload & meltdowns I Divergent Voices - hosted by Purple Ella
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In this episode of Divergent Voices, Purple Ella speaks to blogger Emily Katy and Neurodevelopmental Specialist Hannah Hayward about autistic overload and meltdowns. They discuss the difference between meltdowns and shutdowns, how to recognize the signs, how to support yourself, and what loved ones can do to help support you too. This video was created by Clinical Partners for the NHS. The seri...
Advice I would give to my younger neurodivergent self
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In this video, #autistic #ADHD content creator Molly, shares advice she would give to her younger self back when she was navigating teenage life, school, and other people's expectations - and all before she was diagnosed. This video was sponsored by Clinical Partners for the NHS as part of autism unlocked - a dedicated space for autistic people and their families to receive expert advice and gu...
Autistic special interests with ADHD
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In this short clip filmed as part of our Divergent Voices series, Purple Ella speaks to Molly from Molly's ADHD Mayhem, autism writer James Ward-Sinclair, and occupational therapist Rosalind Brooks, about how autistic special interests are affected by also having ADHD. This video was created by Clinical Partners for the NHS. The series is part of autism unlocked - a dedicated space for autistic...
Strength-based support plans for autistic people
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In this short clip filmed as part of our Divergent Voices series, Purple Ella speaks to occupational therapist Rosalind Brooks, about an approach to care that focuses on an autistic person's strengths instead of what they find challenging. This video was created by Clinical Partners for the NHS. The series is part of autism unlocked - a dedicated space for autistic people and their families to ...
What is autistic joy?
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In this previously unseen clip from our Divergent Voices series, Purple Ella speaks to autistic occupational therapist Rosalind Brooks, and autism writer James Ward-Sinclair, about how they would define autistic joy. This video was created by Clinical Partners for the NHS. The series is part of autism unlocked - a dedicated space for autistic people and their families to receive expert advice a...
Managing social expectations at work when you're autistic
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This short clip was filmed as part of our Divergent Voices series. In it, Purple Ella speaks to autistic occupational therapist Rosalind Brooks and autism writer James Ward-Sinclair, about how to navigate cultural expectations around socialising at work, while also managing your own needs as an autistic person. This video was created by Clinical Partners for the NHS. The series is part of autis...
Tips on how to quit smoking for neurodivergent people | Your questions answered
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This series answers some of the most frequently asked questions we have received on UA-cam and from our autism unlocked audience. This video answers the question ‘Do you have any advice for giving up smoking as a neurodivergent person?' TAKE AWAY TIPS: - Consider what need the smoking is filling. EG is it a way of numbing particular emotions? - Don’t try to make other life changes at the same t...
Supporting an autistic child without too much pressure | Your questions answered
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This series answers some of the most frequently asked questions we have received on UA-cam and from our autism unlocked audience. In this video, Purple Ella answers the question ‘How can you be supportive without putting too much pressure on your child or yourself?’ This video was created by Clinical Partners for the NHS. The series is part of autism unlocked - a dedicated space for autistic pe...
Should you disclose that you are autistic? | Your questions answered
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This series of videos answers some of the most frequently asked questions we have received on UA-cam and from our autism unlocked audience. This clip answers the question: 'When you get stressed or anxious, is it best to disclose that you're autistic, or remove yourself from others?' SUMMARY: Whether or not to disclose that you are autistic is a very personal decision and there is no right or w...
How do you support autistic teenagers? | Your questions answered
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This series answers some of the most frequently asked questions we have received on UA-cam and from our autism unlocked audience. In this video, Purple Ella answers the question ‘Can you give tips on supporting autistic teens as they grow into adulthood?’ This video was created by Clinical Partners for the NHS. The series is part of autism unlocked - a dedicated space for autistic people and th...
Tips on setting emotional boundaries for autistic people | Your questions answered
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This series answers some of the most frequently asked questions we have received on UA-cam and from our autism unlocked audience. This video answers the question ‘Do you have any advice on how to set boundaries and separate yourself from other people's emotions?' This video was created by Clinical Partners for the NHS. The series is part of autism unlocked - a dedicated space for autistic peopl...
Helping an autistic child make friends & stay safe online | Your questions answered by Purple Ella
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This series answers some of the most frequently asked questions we have received on UA-cam and from our autism unlocked audience. In this video, Purple Ella answers the question ‘How do you support an autistic child to build friendships and stay safe when connecting online?’ This video was created by Clinical Partners for the NHS. The series is part of autism unlocked - a dedicated space for au...
Supporting an autistic child to avoid overwhelm in busy places | Your questions answered
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This series answers some of the most frequently asked questions we have received on UA-cam and from our autism unlocked audience. In this video, Purple Ella answers the question ‘How do you support a child in a busy environment that you can't control and that might be overwhelming?’ This video was created by Clinical Partners for the NHS. The series is part of autism unlocked - a dedicated spac...
How do you handle social situations to avoid autistic overwhelm? | Your questions answered
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How do you handle social situations to avoid autistic overwhelm? | Your questions answered
Autism & career advice | Divergent Voices - hosted by Purple Ella
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Autism & career advice | Divergent Voices - hosted by Purple Ella
Home adaptations for autistic children - presented by Purple Ella
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Home adaptations for autistic children - presented by Purple Ella
Home & workplace adaptations | Divergent Voices - hosted by Purple Ella
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Home & workplace adaptations | Divergent Voices - hosted by Purple Ella
Autism & ADHD | Divergent Voices - hosted by Purple Ella
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Autism & ADHD | Divergent Voices - hosted by Purple Ella
Recognising the strengths of an autistic child
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Recognising the strengths of an autistic child
Autism & special interests | Divergent Voices - hosted by Purple Ella
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Autism & special interests | Divergent Voices - hosted by Purple Ella
Autism & emotions | Divergent Voices - hosted by Purple Ella
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Autism & emotions | Divergent Voices - hosted by Purple Ella
Helping your autistic child with school anxiety - presented by Purple Ella
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Helping your autistic child with school anxiety - presented by Purple Ella
Autism & sleep | Divergent Voices - hosted by Purple Ella
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Autism & sleep | Divergent Voices - hosted by Purple Ella
How to help an autistic child with eating challenges - presented by Purple Ella
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How to help an autistic child with eating challenges - presented by Purple Ella
Autism & sensory sensitivities | Divergent Voices - hosted by Purple Ella
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Autism & sensory sensitivities | Divergent Voices - hosted by Purple Ella
Advice for supporting autistic children with ADHD - presented by Purple Ella
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Advice for supporting autistic children with ADHD - presented by Purple Ella
Autism & mental health | Divergent Voices - hosted by Purple Ella
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Autism & mental health | Divergent Voices - hosted by Purple Ella
Divergent Voices series visual trailer
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Divergent Voices series visual trailer

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @loricat5606
    @loricat5606 5 днів тому

    Well said! I appreciate that this is concise.

  • @Anne-cs3bx
    @Anne-cs3bx 5 днів тому

    Such good tips here! Yes, we can tell when you’re being fake! Yes, just because I like learning about dogs doesn’t mean I want to meet a real dog. Thank you for highlighting these differences.

  • @briena8881
    @briena8881 5 днів тому

    I had a really weird experience regarding this topic. My son had an extreme interest in mushrooms until the day that I brought him to a "Special Exhibition on Mushrooms by the Mushroom Society" that was crowded with people interested in mushrooms and experts talking about it to the crowd. From 100% to 0%, it just stopped. Again, with Minecraft. A very intense interest, but then my kid met another kid that was really into playing Minecraft (the first that shared the interest and was allowed to play it), and after that kid talked about it all evening long, our kid declared shortly afterwards, it is not interested in Minecraft anymore. I find it really hard to understand. I expected my kid to be happy about really being able to connect to someone who is also into his special interest.

  • @alexandrag.loranger3306
    @alexandrag.loranger3306 9 днів тому

    Thank you for this video :). I really enjoy the content of this series. The different perspectives and lived experiences brought together create a nuanced and informative frame. Add in the calming ambiance, the result it is great formula!

  • @adamjayobrien9441
    @adamjayobrien9441 9 днів тому

    Thank you so much for this video

  • @alexandrag.loranger3306
    @alexandrag.loranger3306 13 днів тому

    I really appreciate this series. I had a hard time finding videos that would be appropriate to introduce autism for the people around me. The conversational tone brought with professionalism in a calming ambiance, love it. Side note: As a future subject, I think creating a conversation dedicated on the innerworkings of what is autism could contribute a lot of people. As we all know, many are still new at grasping what autism is today. I would definitely add it to the playlist I created for the people around me. After much research, I haven't found the right video yet ;).

  • @christinakellagher7594
    @christinakellagher7594 13 днів тому

    Wonderful conversation and so helpful. I’m late diagnosed and in the middle of a career change because of this/burnout etc. So thank you! 🙏

  • @lauranglover521
    @lauranglover521 16 днів тому

    This was so helpful, thank you!!

  • @SA-Bean-Bean
    @SA-Bean-Bean 17 днів тому

    What do i do when the safe foods only last so long before they get rejected too? My son goes through phases of foods and it's impossible to feed him

  • @shoobror8291
    @shoobror8291 25 днів тому

    Watched this full video without hearing a word cuz I was too distracted trying to figure out your age

  • @vazzaroth
    @vazzaroth Місяць тому

    I know we're not 'supposed' to think this way but I struggle with most people IRL because everyone seems emotionally uneducated. I have dang ol' alexithymia constantly and how is it that it seems like ME of all people is picking up on emotional realities that I can see 3 or 4 allistics all seemingly miss while they beat up on that week's whipping boy, during the designated work gossiping time, who has violated some unspoken social rule or looked less sexually attractive than the NTs require of everyone for the baseline standard of *gasp* leaving your own house.

  • @vazzaroth
    @vazzaroth Місяць тому

    Hmm, weird how, as soon as you needed a bunch of tech people in your office, suits and jackets are no longer the norm, eh? (I work in IT and it's a point of pride that 'my people' don't subscribe to such hollow authority worship personally)

  • @vazzaroth
    @vazzaroth Місяць тому

    Oh my GOD I hate it when I sorta wake up in the middle of the night b/c the cat jumped into the floor or whatever. That alone would be OK, but then if I either have a strong thought (like "Wait, what time is it???" or a second smaller noise that I normally would have slept through happens, like a rustle or wind blows or something, BAM I'm bolt awake now for at least 35m minimum and there is zero chance I'm getting back into the whole 'shut down' cycle again until I feel exhausted. So many of my days have been ruined by random events like this, and I can never believe we're just expected to get to work every day on time, work hard, all that other BS. I was fired from my first job for not getting in on time and I remember even back then, un-dx'd, thinking "So, what, you can only be employed if you sleep in a sealed silence chamber or what?" and then like a decade later realized not everyone has these issues discussed here lol

  • @vazzaroth
    @vazzaroth Місяць тому

    I was DX'd ADHD by a psych during pandemic. It fit, but didn't answer it all. Then I started watching AuDHD content (including Ella here!!!) and finally came to realize it was the ONLY community that hits 100%. Not the Borderline ppl, not the ADHD only ppl, not the Autism only ppl, not the schizoid ppl, not the schizophrenic exp, not the introverted NTs, NO ONE and NO GROUP I was suspecting hit at 100% like AuDHD does. It's gotten to be so clear to me I feel like I can tell the "ADHD only" profile almost instantly now.

    • @vazzaroth
      @vazzaroth Місяць тому

      Great video and I'm so happy to have Ella here doing it! Familiar voices/styles are super important for the autistic community and I don't think that's mentioned enough. It can take me up to 20m to 'adjust' to an unknown person if everyone there is unfamiliar. Twice as long in IRL but for videos, it may take 2-3 before I really 'click in' to a person and then I often want to binge everything they have available then too, since i'm locked in finally. And Molly! I forgot at first but she was also one of the first "I have ADHD DX'd, what does this MEAN" channels that I found I related to... so no surprise it turns out AuDHD, same deal as Ella but the other way around. Ella was in my "If I'm autistic, it's like Ella" folder, then she came out as AuDHD and it was a huge revelation for me and that's when I looked for more people ID'iong as this. Yo Sam is the other main one. By triangulating in this way, I'm about 95% sure on AuDHD, not JUST ADHD alone. When I watch ADHD content that's about coping with work, how people treat you, "Out there" issues, it's me 100%. When I watch autistic videos about how their brain works... it's also me 100%. Like Molly said, I have real struggles being 'present' in the current moment b/c I've learned how to be 5 steps ahead of the guy that thinks he's always 3 steps ahead of everyone else. Otherwise I wouldn't be employed, wouldn't have graduated (Very close call w/ my Dyscalculia too), wouldn't be able to function in society. But it turns out, having to be that on guard 24/7 burns out your actual physical brain! X__X All the people that called me lazy, thought I wasn't trying, assumed I wasn't 'applying' myself would have their brain melt in just 1 day of trying to do all the extreme BS I've had to do just to hit the bottom 30% of 'normal'. (And TBH some of those people were in the bottom 10% of normal themselves if you ask me)

  • @vazzaroth
    @vazzaroth Місяць тому

    I used to be like "I mean I like video games, but most guys my age do". Then I noticed over and over that guys my age enjoy PLAYING games. Maybe they enjoy following news. They don't literally overlay UIs over their IRL life with their imagination, they don't speak to themselves in game design manual vocabulary, they don't have an encyclopedia of game mechanics and best practises, they don't think about the thousands of players all playing at the same time on the server and tries to imagine how best to search each of them systemically, they don't think of time as turn based, they don't assign themselves XP, don't systematize their tasks throughout the day into class abilities, don't think of every human they see as reminding them of Cloud, or Squall, or Mario, or Y'shtola, or that one NPC from Dark Souls 2 you really liked, etc. Turns out... yea, that's "special". Even game designers at nintendo, I realized as an adult, don't necessarily think of their world as one big game like I do. Plus I came to realize it WASN'T videogames. It was GAMES. ALL of them! Board, Card, Video, Gambling even, ANYTHING. With that, I came to realize further my REAL special interest is systems thinking. I read a Systems Thinking manual and kept telling my wife "This is almost useless, it's just so basic. Everyone knows this" and she had to tell me many times that most people simply do NOT think in systems like that, so it's actually super useful for most people. I still can't believe it entirely, TBH. I KNOW I think differently, but It's borderline impossible for me to not think in systems so I can't even imagine what it would be like to think otherwise. I can imagine a system of what it would be like to take action while remaining ignorant of the system you're working with, but I can't imagine a reality where you just "act" without interacting with a system at all, yanno? Now if I could just get over my memory disorder and remember a coding language to actually USE this encyclopedia... -__-; For decades I kinda just thought "someday a programmer will come find me and we'll make the best games!" but nope. Turns out you have to make..... *yeech* CONNECTIONS in order for people to find you. ;__:

  • @vazzaroth
    @vazzaroth Місяць тому

    Unfortunately indeed, Rosalind lol

  • @markdigitalmarketer
    @markdigitalmarketer Місяць тому

    I'm just like you with funny cat and dog videos to destress

  • @markdigitalmarketer
    @markdigitalmarketer Місяць тому

    I've just had both ADHD assessments with Clinical Partners, thought I was going to get the feedback call on 5th June 2024, but that didn't happen, it was cancelled and I wasn't notified. I had a complete meltdown that the same evening, I was later told by email that the clinician need more time to complete my feedback report. I now have a new appointment now on 26th June, just 5 days after the feedback call for my ADHD assessment. I'm currently suffering from severe anxiety and depression, have not worked for 3 years now at my bus driving job because of this. I get tood by my mum , who is old school, that it's not good for me to openly talk about my mental health problems to strangers, even friends, but certainly not on social media. I'm hoping I get a diagnosis of ADHD and Autism, as it would explain alot about the problems I've had in my 63 years of life. My problems started very early, I had a traumatic birth, eventually born Caesarean. at 18 months old I was diagnosed with a thyroid problem, I have an underachieve thyroid, and been on Levothyroxine all my life.whether that lead to my mental health issues which started at school where I was heavily bullied throughout my school life, I am a gentle natured person, chatty and friendly, but I had problems mixing at school, I was the school punchbag. its left me permanently scared of men all my life, and I have had alot of problems in my adult life too with people. I take every thing at face value, and ive been repeatedly harmed because of that, last year I was badly scammed, I lost all my money, over £14K. I have a Thai wife, same age as me, who lives in our house in Northern Thailand, I have lived with elderly sick mum in UK, as my work was here, and I can't work in Thailand, I was, before covid came, going to Thailand twice yearly for 4-6 weeks at a time, ive been 3 times since Covid, but not seen here since last July, and now cos of my financial situation, I don't know when I can go back to see her again. Ive started an online digital marketing business, that requires making videos to post on Tiktok, I struggle badly to make those videos, ive made no money since I started this in January 2024, its disheartened me badly to the point I may quite because its stressing and depressing me so much that I can't make any money to get me back to be with my wife and family there, I'm extremely down at this time of writing.

  • @AgbGzl9
    @AgbGzl9 Місяць тому

    Oh it would be so great to talk to you!!! And share our experiences. I am autistic and realised I am at 28. Your channel helps me so much❤

  • @gammalagaga
    @gammalagaga Місяць тому

    Whilst this video is interesting, my grandson is autistic and has adhd. His aggressive outburts are increasing at a scary rate, and so what I'd like is a video on how to manage these outbursts. Whilst I realise that the need to regulate is important, when he's punching and biting, where is the line drawn? My grandson is also non-verbal and so can't express what the trigger is, which only adds to the outburst I imagine 😢 but I worry about the outcome as he gets bigger and stronger. I'd really welcome constructive comments, advice, and / or help, please.

  • @user-ev9sw4ee8j
    @user-ev9sw4ee8j Місяць тому

    Dr. Oyalo's autism herbal medicine brought remarkable improvements in my child's behavior and communication skills. Highly recommended…. Thanks #droyalo

  • @lisbethchristensen1981
    @lisbethchristensen1981 Місяць тому

    I just got my late autism diagnosis on the 22nd of may 2024. Just 8 days ago. I'm 43 years old. I'm forever grateful for autistic youtubers like you. It means the world to me. Thank you. 🏆❤

  • @user-ev9sw4ee8j
    @user-ev9sw4ee8j Місяць тому

    Your herbs has work wonders in my family. Thanks for the help Dr Oyalo for saving my son from autism spectrum with your herbs. Your herbs is the beste.

  • @michaw7408
    @michaw7408 2 місяці тому

    I can't stop looking at her missing tooth :(

  • @cowsonzambonis6
    @cowsonzambonis6 2 місяці тому

    Wow…currently working through burnout. I’ve been relaxing, listening to various UA-cam videos while playing ACNH. Suddenly I realized my heart was beating faster. It started in the first minute or two this video started. I think school was more traumatic for me than I thought…😢

  • @obi1988
    @obi1988 2 місяці тому

    My 2 yr old twins are giving me fits.. I do believe that my son is autistic. He is non verbal at this time and I'm struggling to get him to eat anything but chicken nuggets, or pizza. I've tryd to slip in different foods a little bit at a time but then he rejects everything on the plate like it's contaminated. No fruit, no veggies.. I'm worried he isn't getting what he needs.

  • @jasropergoins2468
    @jasropergoins2468 3 місяці тому

    I really really appreciate you sharing this information. My 4 year old is on the spectrum and I have an appointment for a feeding evaluation. While filling out the questionnaire/giving details of my observation, I wrote about me not understanding how he likes chicken nuggets, but only from one brand that we buy compared to others that we tried. Same with macaroni and cheese, and sandwiches (PB and J vs cheese/deli). Thank you, I thought I was on an island by myself, thank you for sharing the information

    • @TheRachelHaircut
      @TheRachelHaircut 2 місяці тому

      My three year old Autistic son is the same. He is very specific about a certain cereal but once I try a similar cereal of any other brand, he will not eat it. He also will eat the same thing for what seems forever and suddenly be sick of eating it. Atm he only likes rice noodles, some cookies, some pies, dumplings bt even these favourites sometimes he will randomly not eat it and i never kno why

    • @jasropergoins2468
      @jasropergoins2468 2 місяці тому

      @@TheRachelHaircut my son was that way with blueberries. Then for me it was back to the drawing board to see what he would eat instead. The feeding evaluation came back, and based on my son's medical history, in person evaluation, and feeding history with new, he has as a "chronic pediatric feeding disorder". So we're starting therapy at least once a week to help support him. Keep going, know you're not alone and that although every child is different, it's nice to hear shared experiences. At least for me.

    • @TheRachelHaircut
      @TheRachelHaircut 2 місяці тому

      @@jasropergoins2468 I hope the therapy works for your son & your family. Yes I agree it helps to know we are not alone in the struggles & we can also learn alot, I have learnt more in these YT comments where I can read parents own experiences with their kids than anything else really.

  • @taylorm1690
    @taylorm1690 3 місяці тому

    As a late diagnosed, PLEASE parents, prioritize your child’s MENTAL HEALTH first. As they said in the video, it’s never too late to learn everything else. I am very intelligent but at 27 my mental health is shot and despite decades of effort I am struggling to get it back on track from all the years of trauma from my school/childhood experience. Please parents just realize how much the stress of your child feeling so different from everyone else can affect their self esteem for life. PLEASE prioritize their mental health first! Education second ❤️

    • @gifty2595
      @gifty2595 24 дні тому

      I agree. I’ve chosen to homeschool my children because of this. We spent 4 years in the school system and my child wouldn’t talk and was very anxious.

  • @shelbymunro8941
    @shelbymunro8941 3 місяці тому

    In my early teens, my special interest was The Beatles. I bought all of their cassettes and I wanted to learn as much about them as I could. I even wore my hair like The Beatles.

  • @bhutjolokia6990
    @bhutjolokia6990 3 місяці тому

    The more we mask, the more bad anxieties come to life. It's so so important for us to listen to what our bodies are telling us, stim stim stim and stim. This is one of the important aspects to regulating our central nervous system, just do it. 7 months unmasked and i stim everywhere and while engaging in conversation back and forth rocking, hands moving. I'm Autistic/ADHD, repetitive ticking and also an empath. Let just say there is nothing easy about navigating through it but i have done the other most important thing and that is to accept ourselves for who we are. As hard as it is to do, at the end of my day i am happy with my day and will not let bumps in the road define my day. I have times of calm, like a rainy day where my day is just blah and not productive, it's what i needed for that day. Chasing stimuli from 2 different motors in my head is weird but free!! No more tug of war in my thoughts after the change, heart palpitations have cut by 90% and don't take as much magnesium taurate to alleviate the palpitations. Better quality of life and longer life if we stay in tune with our needs. Thank you!!👍😎👻🤪🌶

    • @laynahodgson4994
      @laynahodgson4994 3 місяці тому

      This describes me also perfectly. Thank you for sharing your experiences ❤

  • @theflonj
    @theflonj 3 місяці тому

    I have been here with three young autistic grandchildren who were very picky and limited in what they would eat. As they've become teenagers I've been amazed how much they now enjoy things like homemade fragrant and flavourful curries, not too hot or garlicky for one of them though. Also homemade Chinese dishes with intriguing new flavours. So there is hope, all those despairing parents endlessly dishing up nuggets or bland beige things day after day!

  • @MaxSteel13.17KIA
    @MaxSteel13.17KIA 3 місяці тому

    How about you discipline your children correctly instead of giving them a made up diagnosis to mask their behaviour.

  • @Knowthyself-zf3fy
    @Knowthyself-zf3fy 3 місяці тому

    Its because of relentless bullying as well as knowing thatvthe world hates us thdt causes that low self esteem.. we dont naturally have low self esteem.. but then we build up our own self esteem again, by hanging out with our own, and focusing on our strengths, without forgetting our weaknesses

  • @user-ie9ly9pl3t
    @user-ie9ly9pl3t 3 місяці тому

    That's the best video about meltdowns I have watched so far!!

  • @Catlily5
    @Catlily5 4 місяці тому

    One mental hospital would give me stuff to organize when I was upset. But that was in 1993. So before they were diagnosing many women with autism.

  • @NiinaSKlove
    @NiinaSKlove 4 місяці тому

    So how do one unmask in front of family and friends… I feel a bit shy about it. 🙈

  • @NiinaSKlove
    @NiinaSKlove 4 місяці тому

    I desperately wanted to be a professional figure skater 😅😅😂😂 I knew everything there was to know about figure skating and different figure skaters etc. I also didn’t start until I was 16 lol 😂 and it was me and a bunch of 7 year olds in the figure skating class, lol 😂 - I felt a bit like the odd one out, and I figured (pun intended) that maybe it wasn’t for me. 😅😁 My interest lasted for years though, but I preferred watching it on the tv, reading about it, etc. Good times! Heh!

  • @user-lh6ig4wj4v
    @user-lh6ig4wj4v 4 місяці тому

    I have a journey of receiving a diagnosis right now. It is a tricky situation, because I have depression. A psychiatrist see some traits of social anxiety and adhd. However while I have depression I can't be fully diagnosed with adhd because depressed people also have some level of innatention. Also I have some autistic traits, but my mum doesn't see it. I think that now my psychiatrist is pretty confused but I am glad that I can continue this journey of self discovery..

  • @amydeering1186
    @amydeering1186 4 місяці тому

    Thankyou for this video and the focus on mental health over academics ❤ I'd love where to find some more info on charting anxiety for kids, this sounds exactly like what we need to do at home

  • @MIOLAZARUS
    @MIOLAZARUS 4 місяці тому

    I self diagnosed after 10 years of BPD diagnosis. This channel is really helpful and illuminating ❤ Thank you.

  • @ABetney
    @ABetney 4 місяці тому

    I guess that being seen as "more autistic" after identification/diagnosis could be, at least in part, from increased awareness of autistic traits and transitioning to labelling those traits as autistic...?

  • @SipHappensPodcastt
    @SipHappensPodcastt 4 місяці тому

    My 3 yr old has reverted back to only drinking milk and juice. He won’t eat any of the few foods he would eat at 1st. He’ll be doing occupational & speech therapy soon. I just feel bad that he will only drink and not eat solid foods right now. Any suggestions in the meantime?

  • @autism_and_niamh
    @autism_and_niamh 4 місяці тому

    Masking is so confusing for me... I genuinely don't think I'm ever fully unmasked, not until I'm 100% alone. I often have the conversation in my head about what my 'true personality' is (whether this is tied to or separate from my masking ???) which is just an overthinker's nightmare. A brave and amazing video as always, thank you all! 🙂

  • @discostim
    @discostim 4 місяці тому

    Another fantastic video! Thank you all so much 💞

  • @lakritzeslena
    @lakritzeslena 4 місяці тому

    I've not watched the entire video yet but had to comment on your experiences in clinics- cracking yokes and then being obviously unwell. That's something that followed me from 14 on, admitted to Psychiatry, they were not sure what to do with me, and since i talked about suicidal thoughts, they put me on antipsychotics and just dimmed me down so i was no struggle. And then again and again psychiatrists and my school psychologist could not really make sense. I was just lena. Special, weird. And then i got the diagnosis borderline and from rhen on, no one cared to question that. (Until i went to get diagnosed when i was 39. Now I'm 41, and trying to get an autism assessment, but the current state of german autism assessment is not good, right now there are no open waiting lists if im not mistaken).

  • @lakritzeslena
    @lakritzeslena 4 місяці тому

    I'm not diagnosed yet, but since I got my ADHD diagnosis and medication, it got clearer for me that I fit a lot a lot of the criteria. My special interests as a child were musketeers, robin hood, circus (major obsession), clowns. When I got older: psychology, psychopharmacology, various crafts (bra sewing is one of the intense ones), choir, and classical singing are major ones. And since last October I got into excavators and deconstruction/demolishion 😆 (we had a big construction site in front of our house, and it was just glorious, but now they all left and I feel so empty. I think I'll need a excavator model, or will proceed to draw some, and visit other buildings that they tear down.).

    • @lakritzeslena
      @lakritzeslena 4 місяці тому

      Forgot rare diseases, me/CFS, chronic fatigue, mcas, Long COVID, Endometriosis. And the neurodivergences.

  • @JulianWood7Lang
    @JulianWood7Lang 4 місяці тому

    Thanks

  • @spiderz8144
    @spiderz8144 5 місяців тому

    “Autism is a special interest”; me watching videos on autism every day for the last 9 months…

  • @freetobme
    @freetobme 5 місяців тому

    one problem can be when teachers dont implement the agreed accomodations that have been made thus causing the child and parents anxiety because they dont feel heard. So frustrating!!