Childhood Autistic Symptoms

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  • Опубліковано 10 чер 2021
  • What were my childhood autistic symptoms? I think the best person to ask is my big sister Afra, so in this video we are discussing what autistic traits I had as a child.
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    Hi I'm Purple Ella and my family is an autism family with three out of five of us on the autistic spectrum. I also have ADHD and connective tissue disorder (hypermobile Ehlers-danlos syndrome). So life can be a challenge but also a lot of fun.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 62

  • @sunflower7045
    @sunflower7045 3 роки тому +91

    I’m in the process of full diagnosis and this video has me feeling a roller coaster. I could cry because I feel like I’m finally seeing/hearing from people like me. It’s exactly as comforting as it is painful. My big self hurts for our little selves. Poor littles. We were born platypus in a world made for ducks. BTW I think platypus are fantastic.✨Thank you for these videos. Stay well and be joyful. And hello from Kansas USA. 🌻

    • @Mountain-Man-3000
      @Mountain-Man-3000 3 роки тому +7

      "Exactly comforting as it is painful" is a good way to describe it. I just discovered this about myself and am going to sell a diagnosis.
      I felt the exact same looking back at my childhood

    • @augustineyohanna6238
      @augustineyohanna6238 2 роки тому

      Hello guys have you tried herbs it works, I tried it and got cure from Herpes and Autism with the help of doc Okougbo UA-cam channel 🌿

    • @madisondeines1546
      @madisondeines1546 Рік тому +1

      I'm feeling exactly the same way right now. Just wanted to stop by and say hello, also from Kansas! :)

  • @katina1249
    @katina1249 Рік тому +4

    The part about trouble making friends really hit home to me. I changed schools in elementary and it hit very hard because I wanted so badly to connect to other kids and I couldn’t “crack the code”. I remember thinking I was the problem and I ended up being able to learn to mimick the new behaviors after a while. More than ten years later that fear and shame of not being able to connect feels exactly like when I was little. Only now when I am beginning to realize I am autistic do these situations make so much sense and that it wasn’t my fault.

  • @MiroslavHundak
    @MiroslavHundak 3 роки тому +34

    Your sister is such a delight. I'm looking forward to the extended talk and possibly another interview again.
    It's kind of reminiscent of relationship I have with my brother, who is not autistic, but is very understanding and stood by me at all times, even though I'm the older brother. I often feel like I'm a bit of a burden to him and yet he still extends a helping hand whenever I need it.

  • @corriehughes1338
    @corriehughes1338 3 роки тому +16

    This video is so relatable! My sister keeps bringing up the weird games we played as kids- there was a lot of lining things up biggest to smallest and organising things into groups.

  • @Authentistic-ism
    @Authentistic-ism 3 роки тому +18

    Fascinating! Wish I had the kind of relationship with my family where I could ask them these things. I remember getting called "silly" a lot and it was because I was usually doing something performative to entertain the others - a song I'd learned, a dance move, reciting a comedy bit, whatever. "You're so silly!" was a positive response, they were smiling and laughing and clapping for me. But I distinctly now remember mother saying "You're so silly" when I was expressing a troubling emotional state. I have no details but I remember thinking "No, I'm not silly this is serious, why are you not taking me seriously?"

  • @WilliamFontaineJr
    @WilliamFontaineJr 2 роки тому +3

    I really agree. The information that my wife is autistic improved our relationship 100%. I consider it very precious knowledge and cherish all the awareness that it has created. I’m so happy you both now know and also that you understand your children as I do my grand children.

  • @nalanihall9017
    @nalanihall9017 3 роки тому +15

    I had no idea you had a sister, so nice to meet her!!!

  • @Catlily5
    @Catlily5 3 роки тому +13

    My parents were hippies too! I think both of my parents, myself and my younger brother are not neurotypical. But I am oldest of my siblings. My little sister is much more neurotypical. In some ways she seemed like she was more mature than me. I guess because she knew how to act in social settings.

  • @shell5233
    @shell5233 2 роки тому +4

    What an amazing sister you have! You are very lucky to have someone who wants to understand you and does research and adjusts you help you. Beautiful ❤

  • @tiyacraven7852
    @tiyacraven7852 2 роки тому +13

    Would you be willing to share about what you wish your parents knew or did differently and what they did right in regards to bringing you up? I know it might be hard for a parent to hear their child share about but I have an 11 year old daughter with autism and I need to hear from more autistic women how to be the best mom I can be to her. She can't express it to me and I feel, as she is getting older, she is less attached/bonded to me. I know independence is good and a great goal. I just want to find ways to bond with her now and help her to feel loved and supported and I often feel like I am getting it all wrong for her. Thank you!

  • @laurabaker81
    @laurabaker81 3 роки тому +12

    Really interesting to listen to your sister! I was diagnosed 2 years ago and am just a couple of years younger than you. It's so refreshing to hear you both talk about your (autistic) childhood. Autism seems to be a taboo subject in my immediate family. I could never discuss it so openly and positively with my sister, no matter how hard I try. Your sister ia a lovely lady. Can't wait to see the next video! Thanks for this 💜

  • @nathanjw940
    @nathanjw940 3 роки тому +5

    Mine was transition's how I handle it to avoid being overwhelmed is to take my time and I am good at that.
    Meltdowns include self biting.
    Part that surprised a lot of people growing up is despite it I am very smart. I am living on my own and hope to encourage others to aim high.

  • @MsDarkprincess76
    @MsDarkprincess76 3 роки тому +9

    I am so glad you have such a wonderful sister !

  • @matthewsnowdon8530
    @matthewsnowdon8530 3 роки тому +12

    Does anyone elses parents or whoever do this whenever you do something your mother instantly says “oh its your autism” oy you’re having one of those autistic obsessions” ?
    Sometimes i feel as if im a manifestation of autism rather than a person who happens to be autistic

    • @Rene-uz3eb
      @Rene-uz3eb 2 роки тому

      Omg I can't imagine if I had given my narcissistic parents the leverage of an autism diagnosis how that would have left me

    • @fionawhiteford2128
      @fionawhiteford2128 Рік тому

      good point ,mustve been hard for you

  • @1971chrismiller
    @1971chrismiller 3 роки тому +2

    What you call a meltdown was also a tantrum in my home as a child. But now I call it full panic mode. When all seems lost I can freak out.

  • @em-agan
    @em-agan 3 роки тому +10

    So wonderful, thanks Ella! Your sister was incredible and this was very insightful for me and my own childhood. I also have EDS and I would love to see a video about how chronic pain affects you? I get overstimulated with my pain, especially my right shoulder recently. I am so curious to hear what you have to say on it!

  • @LillFluffPotato
    @LillFluffPotato 2 роки тому

    My sister and I both have adhd but in very different ways and I also have autism. This video reminds me a lot of my childhood and what a delight it was to have a sister who took such great care of me

  • @qo692
    @qo692 3 роки тому +5

    loved watching this! thank you so much for all that you're creating and sharing with the world ella

  • @abbyapplebee9472
    @abbyapplebee9472 3 роки тому +2

    You joked about writing the book but I have to say if you wrote that book I would definitely read it 🙂 lovely to meet your sister, great video 💚

  • @nunyabidness8424
    @nunyabidness8424 Рік тому

    "how I screwed up, so you don't have to!" quite literally translate to the meeting and expression of my entire life. at least I feel like 🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @amandachapman4708
    @amandachapman4708 3 роки тому +2

    Great to hear the chat with your sister.

  • @Susannamf
    @Susannamf 3 роки тому +2

    What a lovely chat between the two of you. Really enjoyed it

  • @SaraPickard
    @SaraPickard 2 роки тому +1

    This was so well done and so helpful, and just so much fun to watch, thank you to the both of you for sharing this part of your life with us

  • @laurathornton2158
    @laurathornton2158 Рік тому

    I cannot express how much this channel makes sense to me 🤓 thank you ❣️

  • @janinemills6732
    @janinemills6732 3 роки тому

    What a lovely video. Thanks for posting and wearing your heart on your sleeves. A delight. That question about what difference it has made knowing you are autistic, fabulous and relatable. X

  • @Urbanplann
    @Urbanplann 2 роки тому +1

    This is so enlightening to watch!! To have someone elses honest opinion on your childhood is so helpful! I reckon my sisters would be able to help with my diagnosis. Hopefully

  • @silvera4352
    @silvera4352 3 роки тому

    Brilliant conversation with your sister Ella! Really informative and engaging. You have a lovely sister relationship. ☀️

  • @wolfdreams2000
    @wolfdreams2000 8 місяців тому

    This is a fantastic, eye opening video! Thanks 💜
    Ella, your rainbows are cool!
    I could spend all day in your sister's blue room with blue light 💙

  • @rebeccawmorris5297
    @rebeccawmorris5297 2 роки тому +1

    Your sister is a gift 💗. I'm sure my brother unconsciously has made adjustments for me but I'm worried about telling him.

  • @bethgreen3926
    @bethgreen3926 3 роки тому +4

    What a fantastic video you both got lovely warm smiles and kind eyes 👏🏻👏🏻 what you are talking about rang so true with me especially she-ra and my ‘tantrums’ lovely video

  • @AmericanAmy
    @AmericanAmy 2 роки тому +2

    I love the bond you two have. ❤️👍

  • @LollyisaWolly
    @LollyisaWolly 3 роки тому

    you are both lovely! :D this has been really helpful. My family are the oddballs too. I was a lot like Ella as a child and I'm currently waiting for a diagnosis. thanks for the fab video!

  • @petafraser1639
    @petafraser1639 2 роки тому

    This was such an excellent video, thank you for sharing

  • @elladoggy9946
    @elladoggy9946 3 роки тому +1

    Great video
    Very relatable
    Your sister looks a lot like wondergirl

  • @dijackson6203
    @dijackson6203 2 роки тому

    Please write the book you mentioned at 13 minutes - that would be sooo good!!

  • @diagorm6254
    @diagorm6254 3 роки тому +9

    Is it possible for someone with autism to go the opposite way with eye contact and make too much eye contact instead of too little?

    • @lunareluna
      @lunareluna 2 роки тому +2

      yeah, i've heard some autistics mention they do that. it's still not a "convetional" amount of eye contact. either too much or not at all.

    • @bleeknee28
      @bleeknee28 2 роки тому

      Yes a very awkward amount

    • @starandeath4735
      @starandeath4735 2 роки тому

      Autistics tend to do the “stare” that they have no knowledge off as creepy

    • @IWonder474
      @IWonder474 2 роки тому +1

      Yes... im guilty... The Dr said i needed go make eye contact só i took his advice.....
      Went back and i made it só awkward.. CONFUSION lol

    • @fionawhiteford2128
      @fionawhiteford2128 Рік тому

      i stare

  • @ummabdullah7601
    @ummabdullah7601 3 роки тому +2

    Can you please do a video about autistic inertia!

  • @ansaam9583
    @ansaam9583 3 роки тому

    amazing; thank you for sharing

  • @fabulousdarling5364
    @fabulousdarling5364 Рік тому +1

    Where’s the next part

  • @sarinalight7422
    @sarinalight7422 2 роки тому

    Thank you & your sister. How Cool👍🏼💛💛👍🏼

  • @entahlah_dj
    @entahlah_dj 2 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @bri-qk2nz
    @bri-qk2nz 3 роки тому +2

    do you think you could make a video on how to bring up to your parents and convince them to let you get an autism assessment? i really want to be tested but idk how to ask for it

  • @mushaboom6034
    @mushaboom6034 3 роки тому +2

    Does the video have captions for everyone else?
    I’m curious to see if it’s a glitch on my app because the last several videos I’ve watched from other channels that normally have captions my app wasn’t giving me the ability to turn them on

    • @victoria8629
      @victoria8629 3 роки тому +2

      There are auto-captions available on my end

  • @paulbaker3465
    @paulbaker3465 3 роки тому

    Ella, write the book ❤️

  • @syedajiniya5050
    @syedajiniya5050 2 роки тому

    I'm really glad you and your sister became close again. I have a sister who would be able to relate to yours! lol deja vu

  • @kathysharp7551
    @kathysharp7551 3 роки тому +1

    "Look at all these autistic fishies swimming about in here." Love that :D

  • @givmarcham7915
    @givmarcham7915 2 роки тому

    HANGRY 😂😝 LOL

  • @agnetebutk
    @agnetebutk 2 роки тому +1

    19:30 "You can sense when someone's not relaxed around you, can't you?"
    Bold of you to assume...

  • @Dee.K.Mikaelson
    @Dee.K.Mikaelson 3 роки тому

    Mmr

  • @TheSarahmns
    @TheSarahmns Рік тому +1

    I'd love to read the book about your mistakes lol