Autism and ADHD: How to Cope With a Dual Diagnosis | Siri Nelson | TEDxUAlberta

[rachellecalabrese]

Oh my goodness! I have AuDHD too and I relate so much to the way Siri speaks!
Lines like “I thought it was cute, so I included it.”, “fun fact, I have autism!” and “it’s a very wild time in my brain.”

To me, these seem like Siri is making jokes and if I was in the audience, I’d be laughing! However, the audience is dead silent. This can be so frustrating because I feel I’m being lighthearted and fun but others don’t seem to see it that way. I wonder if Siri feels the same way.

[zaaxi]

She mirrors my body language + vocal patterns so much! It must be really nerve wracking being up on a stage but she did so well

[wolfdreams]

Thank you, Siri! I was diagnosed with adhd(combined)during the summer and autism this past week.

[SilverSomebody]

I’m 44 and received my AuDHD diagnosis today. Siri, I needed to hear exactly your story at exactly this moment in my life. Thank you! “What might make you a misfit, also makes you a miracle” will be my new mantra and self soothing saying ❤️‍🩹 I thank you with my whole being, Siri. You are deeply appreciated 🙏🏼

[seventhfirestephanie]

Thank you, Siri for sharing your story. As a Mom to an autistic daughter who is soon to be evaluated for ADHD, this helps me understand much better.

[aTrulyPowerfulSpirit]

24 is young. I am in my 40s and still about to get properly diagnosed. I am doing everything within my reach for my daughter to be able to get help and adapt.

[racheldesir]

She was such a pleasure to watch. Funny, corky, informative and there something about watching someone that has what you have talk about what you have. It's more comforting then a rigid DR just reading facts. Shout out to you girlie! You're a superstar!

[MrSkribbL]

Girlfriend sent me this. Happily watching to understand her better <3

[alexlail]

I found a shirt which described my experience of what my mind feels like most if the time it says: I don't have ducks in a row; I have squirrels at a Rave!
While everyone's AuDHD is different it's nice to know some things are similar 😊

[dower]

I love her attitude. I was diagnosed with adhd in my 30s. My wife and suspect I also have autism. I have nephews with that diagnosis so … I’ve wasted so much time wondering why I was different!!!

[TwylasCouch]

AuDHD diagnosed at 28! I love finding others that spread this message in a similar style. I wish we could be friends!

[nafstalgic]

The only way I can describe it is WWIII in my head… losing hope these days but watching others’ experiences helps me make more sense of these emotions. Thank you for sharing, Siri ❤

[aggal]

Thank you 🙏❤ I wish you a lot of happiness !

[theJellyjoker]

I had a diagnosis of ADD and a learning disability when I was 10. All that did was result in self-hatred, depression, feelings of worthlessness. It wasn't until I was 39 that I got a diagnosis of autism and gender dysphoria, it explained so much.

[rainbowstarks]

Relate to this so much. Diagnosed ADHD age 30 and autism age 31. I also didn't realise creativity was a strength of mine until late. It always helps me to hear other peoples stories. Thank you.

[gardeningclown]

woah... I've never heard anyone that talked like me before. that was really nice, it's nice to know that other people talk like me.

[MartyMcK]

This was brilliant. I was diagnosed with both early this year…… at 49 years old. 😩 My 14 year old daughter is awaiting her diagnosis. The waiting time thanks to the back log, because of Covid is huge here in Scotland. This will help a lot of people. Also the fact you made it to college/Uni undiagnosed is testament to your inner strength. ❤️🤘

[rgfdgy]

Very well done. Came across this after getting diagnosed for ASD just recently and giving myself the green light to start looking things up freely. This has helped answer a lot of questions but also raised a lot of questions as well. Word of advice for anyone out there seeking to find out, I think it is key to understand why you are looking for an answer to help navigate something that can be so challenging. Also, realize that you may get the wrong diagnosis and that it might take more than one time. I don't say that to keep trying until you get it but for me it was understanding that the first test, I wasn't able to articulate the challenges that I was facing the same way when I got the third test done. Regardless of the outcome of the third one, I believed that I was OK with whatever answer unless something in the future would make me feel the need to investigate further. After the diagnosis I am at a point of "what now?" but realize this is normal as this is a lot to take on. Good luck to everyone out there looking to find more information out about themselves.

[davidspencer]

Love the presentation you make me feel Iam not alone with my experience

[lavenderhaze...]

Really appreciate this talk! I too was very excited to tell my friends about my diagnosis and they didn't want to ask follow up questions. I also totally get the brain wanting to do everything at once very fast and then also want to lay down because I'm just exhausted. Definitely one of my favorite videos about autism that I've watched. Thank you!