An Autistic Kid with a Genius IQ

Ana is an autistic kid with a genius IQ. She also has a physical disability known as arthrogryposis. At 8 years old, Ana wants to become an astrophysicist and study space. Many people tell her, "You are too smart to be autistic!" but Ana wants others to know that a person can be both highly intelligent and autistic.
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[@fleshboundtobone]

She's 8 and she speaks more clearly than most adults I meet, that's amazing. Bright future for her.

[@xcobyxzei]

Just say she speaks better than you, just be honest. 🤪

​@@xcobyxzeithis kid actually gets on my nerves. I doubt she has autism.

[@misterradar5343]

​@@xcobyxzeiShe speaks better than most adults I meet and better than me. She also looks like she's gonna be an extremely resilient person. And I'd love that for her, as it's really useful in our society.

[@virginiaconnor8350]

​@@misterradar5343Anna could play a Vulcan, like Cdr. T'Pol.

[@joshblahnamehere2308]

@@xcobyxzei She actually does talk better than a lot of adults. Her words are clear and articulate. For instance, how many people do you know that mumble? I have known many.

[@rebekahnice7755]

I hope this girl never loses her confidence.

[@puppybites]

Same. She is capable of so much

[@AMCPrincessAna]

Meeeeee too!! 💙

[@user-mu3fn3rh8q]

Yes but please speak in laymen terms in English!

[@RadiUzunova]

It's narcissism

[@Daniel-sq5nl]

​@@RadiUzunovaI was thinking the same thing but Narcissists come from bad mothers and her mother seems okay. The girl is definitely conceited and a bit contemptuous but you can't blame her for that she is 8 and has enormous talent.

[@user-sj2sd3ei1n]

She is so dang smart. Everytime you ask her "Why?" she laughs. She gets so excited to explain things. Such a great quality to have.

[@spring984]

I followed this family for several years, never commenting. Then one time Ana was showing a typical attitude of a child, I just mentioned that maybe she just wants to stop being filmed so much. An innocent comment and probably accurate. I IMMEDIATELY GOT BLOCKED. I saw this mother be so defensive anytime I saw someone post anything she didn’t like. I think there is a lot of money making going on. I do feel sorry for this little girl. She has a camera in front of her face so much. Just not natural for a child.

[@AlisaMiszklevitz]

I am not surprised she blocked you. Very ego centric and narcissistic. Mom puts that child on a pedastool. I stopped watching because it was the same thing every live. How the child is so advanced. How they need money but can afford the shopping sprees on Amazon. There is a lot that is not right with the dynamic between mother and child.

[@spring984]

Exactly. And the constant “crying” about people saying negative things. That just helped the money pour in I’m sure. The mom is obsessed with getting Ana an acting job. I think the mom needs an acting job!

[@SpudGirl]

And not to mention the disregard for consent... Their kids have these cameras constantly forced in their faces and exposed online to strangers who make comments good and bad.

[@SunsetBeauty777]

I love how she giggles when you don't understand instead of being annoyed.

[@ltisenotem]

She made me feel so inadequate 😂 But I'm amazed, she's definitely smarter than most people

[@VladTepes-SaviorofEurope-mw4uy]

I have aspergers and according to the online Norwegian Mensa test my IQ is 135 and I place in the 99th percentile. But to be fair the test is mostly just logic, pattern recognition and spatial perception which autistic people tend to excel at. I personally was never very good at math and I am also not very good at chess. When it comes to physics I always struggled with the math part but the theoretical part was easy to picture in my head.

[@samhaine6804]

its called arrogance and its not a good trait to encourage. its good to celebrate intelligence but constantly praising a kid as a genius does nothing but set them up for failure and disappointment later in life, sorry.

[@JuicyTobacco]

@@samhaine6804 So much this, well said.

[@440-fishermandrock8]

​@@ltisenotemspeak for yourself 😂😂

[@shortcurtas307]

It got me worried to listen to her mother strongly saying she is so mature and stuff. Because she is not mature at all, and this can become a big problem later. Being able to retain and repeat lots of information can make a kid be gifted but does not make them mature. And you can tell by her demeanor and facial expressions how much she feels good and superior for saying "smart things" and the response she gets from people. I hope she can get to develope great social skills and emotional inteligence too. Kids who grow up thinking they are so much better than everyone else can experience horrible things in real life out there

[@Sh12pen]

Yeah, emphasising to a child that they are so mature and even going on to leave the child to raise itself can lead to accidental emotional neglect, but we do see her having fun with her parents so I don't think she's internalising it that badly

[@liasunshine7470]

THIS.

[@bethhall7068]

@shortcurtas307 Thank you for saying that. I was trying my best to figure out how to word what I was thinking but you nailed exactly what I was thinking but worded it much better than I could have. Lol. The girl is very intelligent but I could see her getting hurt very badly if she were to not learn she will eventually fail at some things in life.

[@Nooticus]

exactly.

[@amanda2888]

exactly my thoughts

[@elizabethegbert2882]

She is such a dynamic little girl. Her speech patterns and tone are mature but she is so eager and delighted to be silly.

[@Makaneek5060]

One thing that intrigued me is her use of "we think" to indicate a hypothesis at 7:08, I remember I was 11 or 12 when I learned that terminology.

[@easterbee5524]

I'm like her, but after being bullied so harshly by the people that I was born to, I became selectivley mute around 7. I'm also very secretive. The family didn't know that I had planned to leave them. Just one day I was gone. They called this year through an old facebook account of mine and were surprised I answered. It's been 4 years since I left. I'm 20 now and the only people I talk to is my best friend and his mom. I wonder now how different my life would've been had I been supported by members of the family I was born into.

[@ange7408]

😢🙏🏾💜

[@laurahale9309]

I hope the rest of your life is the best of your life!!!

[@billy4148]

The now is the most important time. Why... Because now is the continuation of the future's past.

[@raskolnikov7034]

Gyaat

[@dickdorshorst5306]

When i was young nothing worked for me ; Everyone else seemed to know how to be happy and live their lives . I was allways busy asking my self who i am and what to do . And nobody noticed or cared about it . Good for you that you have two people you can rely on , but there will be more of them . I am 68 now and after all things got better and i feel ok ; not wonderfull , but i like live now . May be you should ask for help so you do not have to wait that long to feel better .

[@voidmayonnaise]

I love how she corrects your Spanish pronunciation of your own name 😂 “It’s not Chris, it’s _Cris.”_

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

That will only be cute in childhood. Most people don't enjoy being laughed at, especially those who also have Autism.

[@arlettebravo5449]

She’s amazing

[@monilangeKootenays]

Krrreees! Roll that tongue, duhhh lol What an amazing child

[@scottholder4431]

I tend to get corrected by 8 year olds all the time......and they don't have autism. LOL!

[@KenyaKonspiracyKorner]

her eyes say it all

[@onexhim]

High IQ but still a little girl, nvr forget that, every kids deserves a sweet childhood. xx

[@flowerfullgirl_]

shes having it! i hope

[@BlondieSL]

She sure seems a million times happier than most 8 year olds we see around daily. The most important thing, is clearly, she has great parents! Parental support and love is the key!

[@maremuse]

Mom is her bio grandmother & dad married into their family a few years ago. They’re an amazing family that I’ve followed in Facebook. Mom is probably a genius too. She’s done a beautiful job of parenting. Anna is a lucky little gal.

[@Natty_kitty]

What a delightful little girl. She is so confident and loves herself, how many people can say that? ❤❤❤

[@felixsfriendthatgavehimthe2108]

As a late diagnosed autistic who was put into all of those “gate” and “gifted” programs without any real support, seeing that this little girl not only has her diagnosis but is also getting a lot of love at home is really heartwarming.

[@deborahmahon5451]

Same

[@TransgirlsEnjoyer]

did ur mom had u at late age?

[@sheeara]

As an allystic parent… thank you for sharing the progress you see to be useful in the world. I hope you feel loved and supported today. Just in case, I’m thinking of you with a loving heart and wishing for your best day. Truly. You’re a bigger hero than you know when you share how allystic people could love and learn to teach in a more “nero diverse friendly” way. Childhood should always feel like it came from loving parents, in my humble opinion.❤My Autistic husband thinks so too. We’re working to advocate where we can. We’ll be wishing you have what you need every day after this.~S

[@saintessa]

My boyfriend had been diagnosed aspergers (high functioning/now level 1 asd) since childhood and was put in maths classes a few years ahead of him because he was "gifted" and because he could do it, but didn't necessarily enjoy it and felt like he wanted to have more help in things he wasn't so good at rather than sticking with what he was supposed to excel in.

[@TruPunx89]

Please say “later diagnosed” if youre diagnosed before being 50years old.. its a bit rude to them to call it late diagnosed but its before even turned 30. Feel me?

[@Verseaurainbows]

I have an autistic 8-year-old with a genius IQ and he isn't nearly as confident and happy as this lovely girl. It breaks my heart because my son's self-esteem is so low and he's crippled by mental health issues. He's absolutely amazing just like Ana underneath it all but life is so so hard😢

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

Is he having issues with people at school or home? If he's being bullied, his confidence can take a hit. With Ana, you can tell her parents love and affirm her as an individual. That is key.

[@c.swinford8283]

show him the vid! or clips of it if you want to pick certain parts. Realizing that other people are like you can help soo much.

[@a.thiago3842]

I really hope you see the comments here. Just like C.Swinford said, show him this channel, because it's maybe the best condensed channel you'll find about people with different conditions. Maybe he would understand that he's just a guy that is not in the place he wanted to be just yet. But he has to go through this for a while. That's why he feel as a strange and some people might ignore him. People with high IQ and different traits will always be ignored by the mass in general, till the day they find the place of their own. Unfortunatelly, not every place rewards the good behaviour, the knowledge, if not used for evil. The government wants you to be as a child as possible, so you have no chance to realize everything around you. When your son, an autistic person is born and is highly intelligent, he is seen as a threat for the ones who don't have that level of intelligence. I'm sure he, as an autistic person, will know how to handle all kinds of gadjets, all kinds of information. Maybe he just needs a north to follow. If you manage to do it someday, please, tell us. Good luck for him.

[@WhyAreYouThisWay]

If you don't already, you may look into a mother's group for autistic children. If he is genius level, his peers may be overwhelmed by his knowledge. A lot of autistic kids/people have special interests that can be genius level. Plus they have that empathy there for his struggles.

[@shirleyw8720]

Great girl 😁💪❤️

[@joelenesmith5241]

You make me cry, young Lady. I have struggled so hard with my autism diagnosis. I am 46 years old and just found out. Thank you for showing me that it's ok to be smart.

[@annazann7236]

Amazing girl. She not just intelligent, but knows how to use this gift and she is very wise as well. Thank you for this interview.

[@WhyAreYouThisWay]

I love that the dad brought up a career that is not a forced STEM path. A LOT of gifted children get burnt out from such expectations.

[@AMCPrincessAna]

We have zero expectations for her future. 💙 Our job is to nurture her, feed her mind and body, and keep her safe, engaged, and interested in learning about life so she can grow. We expose her to as much as possible and let her pick and choose what she wants to run with at the time (outside of core curriculum that is necessary) and we let her know that she will have SO, SO many options to pick from when she starts thinking about what she wants to do in her adult years. She may do multiple things! Who knows! She may do nothing for a while! We just hope we're around long enough to see what she finds that brings her the most joy. 💙💙💙

[@WhyAreYouThisWay]

@@AMCPrincessAna Y'all seem really great 💝 and you really raised a funny and sweet kid, she's all kinds of sunshine.

[@AMCPrincessAna]

Thank you! She's a total trip and we love her to pieces! 💙@@WhyAreYouThisWay

[@numetaltradgirl]

@@AMCPrincessAnay’all are great parents!! I’m a high functioning autistic woman also and while high my IQ is definitely not “profoundly gifted.” However I saw a lot of my quirks in Ana! Keep raising her right!!

[@sharim]

@@AMCPrincessAna What a wonderful way to describe your role in your amazing daughter’s life. She is precocious, precious and darn right adorable! Sending hugs, kisses and love from Texas.

[@praisethelils]

"Whats the best thing about being you?" "Everything..." This made me so happy. We all agree that everything is in fact the best thing about Ana. Loved hearing her story!!

[@MagicCookieGaming]

Everything is the best thing about everyone! As she said, be proud to be YOU!

[@mollyram2997]

I snapped my fingers when I heard her say that :)

[@caitlinw8351]

her parents taught her well!! loved the positivity

[@Selenelaszlobjj]

Her laughter is infectious. She’s so intelligent, I look forward to see her grow up.

[@djs6576]

You are like the Mr. Rodgers of 2024. You are such an example on how to value people just as they are. Great channel.

[@janetf9076]

For her mom to understand her so very well, she has to be extremely intelligent also. What a delightful child she is.

[@monkmell]

As far back as I can remember her mother has ALWAYS treated her daughter as an equal. I think that she has been her best friend which has allowed for the “one to one” relationship that’s enabled her daughter to achieve such high accolades!

[@TransgirlsEnjoyer]

thats an old age pregnancy

[@farmfarmdorrie]

​@@TransgirlsEnjoyerPositive or negative comment?

[@Daryl-vo6im]

​@@TransgirlsEnjoyer she's her maternal grandmother, but brought Ana up as her own. Not that her age is of anyone's concern but her own.

[@Gaby-gyab]

What make her " autist". I don't understand. She is like everyone maybe more smart and adult.

[@SandiByrd]

I love that her parents encourage her to still be a kid. No matter how unbelievably smart she is - she's still super involved in her imagination. Hypothia sounds like an epic place! 🥰

[@AMCPrincessAna]

Thank you! :)

That's not her bio parents. Funny that wasn't mentioned.

[@sugarzblossom8168]

Is it important?

[@user-cu3qz3vk1q]

@@sugarzblossom8168I feel like if she’s telling her story that’s a huge part of it and should be mentioned .

[@sugarzblossom8168]

@@user-cu3qz3vk1q I mean the interview was fine without it. Especially since they are focusing on how she lives with her disabilities. I feel like it wouldn't add or subtract

[@lPelado]

I hope she meets people like her and interacts with them specially in her teens. I also hope her parents keep an eye on that because some gifted people deal with depression at that age for not fitting in and it can be really hard.

[@hekates-ladder]

I hope she never loses that endless curiosity.

[@Beading_Kate]

She is incredibly intelligent, but also acts like every other child would (in her own way). She plays around, jokes a lot, smiles and laughs, and I am glad that she’s able to act like this. That she is able (and is allowed) to still be a child. Edit: and I like that you asked her about imaginary stuff! I have no doubt that she can answer a lot of questions about science and all, but it’s actually super cool and super cute to have a sneak peek into other person’s imagination! Thank you Ana for sharing your thoughts and your mind’s creations.

[@kandibear_]

shes very egotistical

[@olliethetabby1332]

She so intelligent but yet you can tell she is 8. The way she imagines and makes up her own planet like a child would but yet so intelligent that she goes so in detail about it

[@nightyew2160]

My nephew on the spectrum is in his twenties and still enjoys imagining his own fantasy world.

[@Sourwhatup]

When intelligent kids grow up, they still keep this. What changes is that more reality is input into that imagination. This is simply due to more life experience.

[@krisistoyanov1364]

My 7 years son talks all the time about geography and animal fact - all the time! That is normal, at least here in Europe.

[@shayshay9764]

@@krisistoyanov1364 hes not a genius..she is..its morethan animal talk

[@arlynnecumberbatch1056]

shes gonna be the head of storytelling in nintendo

[@FayeAllen-zd1mn]

Ana - You are truly an inspired human being. Your light shines so brightly, and you have many creative gifts and ideas to share. Keep sharing. You are a sacred teacher. Bless you.

[@jennoscura2381]

I am autistic and a wheelchair user. I must say I LOVE the mom. It's so refreshing to see the mother of an autistic child that isn't an "autism mom". I LOVE the 3 tries rule. I am a wheelchair user and I really appreciate being able to do things for myself. If people help me all the time I won't learn how to do it. Rule number 1 of helping a disabled person is to ask them if they need help. If they say no, respect that. If they do want help, listen to what they say about how to help them. We know our needs better than you do.

[@elchicano187]

🇵🇸

[@sharbean]

Delightful little human! But she is still young and not 'mature' in life experience or physically. Hoping her people will support her in the very best ways and not underestimate the gaps between her precocious intelligence and her actual chronological and physical development.

[@tonyagenerally8468]

Follow her page and you will find she is being raised to be a well rounded human.

[@AbbySimpson-kt6be]

Been there done that😂😅

[@liv8095]

exactly, as a former gifted child it can be damaging sometimes when you aren't allowed to develop normally or seen as much older than you actually are because of your intelligence. luckily it seems like her parents are doing a good job and letting her still be a kid :)

[@calfencer]

😒 Right, being pedantic as an adult is annoying...to have an 8 year old correcting you. 🙄 Oy vey! Being with other gifted young people she'll realize she has much to learn beyond books. Getting along with others. 😏

[@AlexisTwoLastNames]

i think people did that w me. i’m no genius but i was significantly skilled at academics and was stupidly well behaved out of fear of the “permanent record” as a kid and teen and i think people assumed i knew how to be an adult quite young. jokes on them. i’m a hot mess! lol.

[@esdet105]

You can tell immediately from the focussed look in her eyes that she's very intelligent. The eyes are the windows of the soul.

[@spacecatmowgli4723]

Defintely, it's not hard to spot! Especially not with her haha. That quote is so true

​@@spacecatmowgli4723why?

[@Lady.Luck.]

first thing I noticed too

[@LaurenWoz421]

Yes, I’ve followed her story / posts since she was 4 or 5 and she has always had very intelligent and understanding eyes like that! So neat!

[@mbb--]

I know, I saw that too at the very beginning. Her eyes had an "older" look that you don't usually see in young children.

[@stephaniethompson5256]

Great interview, I'm glad you got to spend thime with this family, Chris. I love following them, they are great humans.

[@AslansAngel1]

I've followed this amazing girl on Facebook for years. She just radiates joy!

[@Bravohalo]

I'm so invested in Hypothia.

[@Heretowatchvideos123]

Same, imagine if there was a TV show, game, or book about the planet

[@shaunasugar]

Same, I think with more development it was be an interesting book series

[@arlynnecumberbatch1056]

we need a fanbase fr fr

[@acielvert8573]

Same

[@SarayPerri]

Same 😂

[@slantos2668]

Chris I love how you managed to communicate with this child! You found how she liked to play and played along. You didn't talk down to her or get intimidated, you just found the perfect sweet spot.

[@Have2havefaithNAmer]

Chris, I think, is an Angel that can reach all of these special children. God bless these kids, and God bless, Chris.!

[@sheliabergum6813]

She is a beautiful little person inside and out. The support of her parents will help keep her grounded. I love her confidence keep up the good work. She will be fine. I send love to her and her parents. Keep up the good work.

[@KristinaLarssen]

Ana's parents are her best collaborators, for now. They provide a supportive and elevated home learning environment for her phenomenal potential. Loved watching this inspiring video.

[@shaulin3000]

Just wait, in a few years were all gonna watch her Ted talk. I can listen to her for hours!

[@sharonw9229]

Exactly! She could seriously do one now! ❤️

[@krazya68]

I know this won’t be the last we see of her. She will help change the world, I just know it.

[@sarahrosen4985]

Waiting to read her story books.

[@krisistoyanov1364]

That kid is going to be super annoying.

[@Deedee48-jg9om]

@@krazya68 Most autistic people are chronically unemployed and have no friends lmao.

[@arykachrystana6937]

I love how she just casually drops some mind blowing fact and then says “did you know about it?” Lol no babes please continue to enlighten us.

[@AMCPrincessAna]

🤣🤣🤣

[@fazzynone1]

She's like Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory/Young Sheldon

[@janemckavett2403]

She hates being wrong though & doesn’t take it well at all!

[@cameroncole06]

​@@fazzynone1A female Sheldon.

[@lucianaromulus1408]

​@@janemckavett2403 well...shes still 8 lol

[@annduncan3712]

This girl is truly gifted, blessed your soul and heart. ❤

[@cherylrleigh1912]

She's truly a gem, radiating intelligence alongside a remarkable sweetness and kindness. A rare find indeed, she embodies both brilliance and compassion.

[@olliethetabby1332]

My eyes watered a bit when she said “I just want everyone to know that everyone is different and to respect each other”. I was bullied everyday in elementary and still get stares in public. Im 17 and a proportional dwarf. Meaning I look completely normal but I’m only 4’5. Therefore I dress like an adult, speak, and act like an adult. However im the size of a 9 year old due to hormone trouble and having a parent who refused any medical attention that I needed

[@sitora2378]

I hope things get bettes for u in the future good luck!

[@wandertree]

❤

[@flaviowilner1288]

You deserves attention, definitely. Good luck and keep your challenging journey courageously.

[@factfactory9368]

She only says that because her "different" is widely accepted, comes a person with low intelligence and autism unloved and outcasted by many including thi little fellow on video, youre doomed

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

I'm sorry that you had to go through all of that. It sucks having to deal with people's insecurities.

[@tzara1]

As someone only diagnosed at 27yo, this made me cry. I see so much of my child self in her. Precocious. Naive. In awe. Creative. I yearn for the world that could have been, for me. If I had had that understanding.

[@fcolobong]

🥺🥺🥺

[@lulumoon6942]

Same, but know that 27 is still young, and now that you know, the puzzles can start to fit, FIND YOUR PEOPLE AND PASSIONS! 👍😎🙏

[@nightyew2160]

Yeah, I have seen comments on some channels about autism that some people didn't find out until their 60s.

[@Lady.Luck.]

Same. I just imagine where I could be if I was treated as such

[@KittyCatSpartan117]

Me too ❤ unfortunately I was sexually abused and to be honest it still didn’t stop me from being giddy and happy but we need to protect autistic children because they are more vulnerable to these kinds of things :( we can heal and be with our inner child and I’ve noticed she’s coming back to me slowly and now I sometimes watch things she wants to do like watch documentaries on ancient civilizations and I feel so much more complete. Good luck with with all of your wishes! All of you in the comments inspire me ❤

[@LightofDawn7]

What a GEM 💎🩵 the sweetest soul with the sweetest message, i loved this. I loved how pure her kindness is and i am so grateful to have seen this and to understand other's individuality more 💖

[@zayr]

i love her, clearly super smart but still clearly has the interests of a little girl

[@dkidder1367]

you can see her formulating a response with her eyes, and it happens so fast. Really special girl.

[@tigerlily0988]

This 8 year old is more confident and well-spoken than my adult self will ever be. She’s going to change the world.

[@jamesian-allen8725]

Brian May from Queen has a genius I/Q and is an astrophysicist...I would love to see this child get into and start writing music, I'm quite certain it'd be amazing and magical.

[@randomspacefan]

Hopefully she has a decent emotional IQ at least. If she has an ego like this growing up it won’t lead to a very bright future.

[@kerenolivero7097]

@@jamesian-allen8725, Maybe she will write music. She already has her own songs :)

[@nucleareggplants]

let's hope

[@bojohannesen4352]

There's some narcissism that needs to be diagnosed as well

[@TheDrexxus]

She looked so offended that this man questioned whether or not mermaids could ride unicorns.

[@user3567tgyhzz]

Also a lovely reflection of her mom. Beautiful.

[@qyuryyusyt]

i hope ana has time to still be a child, i've noticed a lot of kids who get called 'mature' a lot in their younger years will have a hard time actually emotionally maturing as they get older. awesome interview as always

[@MickeyGee73]

It's really difficult to find the happy medium between allowing them to develop emotionally alongside their peers without them getting bored with the equivalent education level..My daughter is Aspergers with a very high IQ (she is now 33)..She was accelerated through school to a point where at Ana's age she was already mixing with kids in their mid teens..in hindsight it was a mistake..but, unknowingly, we assumed the choices the school system offered were the best..As an adult she now struggles terribly with friendship and social situations..

[@alongfellow4147]

My son has always been like a 85 yr old man and I do agree he grew up so much!!!

[@surfingthedarkness]

Fully agree

[@sansevierika133]

Yes, this happens a lot. Children are rewarded for being mature and adult, and then feel the pressure to never act like a child. I was this way.

[@KCH55]

​@@MickeyGee73I always thought they should have accelerated learning academies or learning centers. I mean they will have special classes. Yes, they're actually technically a part of special education. People just don't realize that they'll name it like Target or whatever that are more advanced, but they're not really that much more advance. I'm not a fan of the term gifted because it kind of implies that other kids aren't gifted or it can easily be treated as if someone who may have a disability may not also be gifted at the same time. It should be just considered accelerated learning which is what it is.

[@junebugx1312]

seeing young girls get their autism diagnosis and be uplifted for it makes me so emotional. i was finally diagnosed with autism when i was 21. it makes my heart warm seeing her just be herself and her mother lovingly supporting her 😭💜

[@c.a.greene8395]

As a child I broke out of every jail they put me in... So they gave me a set of IQ tests...this was before computers... I got all 15 tests perfect, which they said was impossible... I have such a high IQ that I have a hard time finding people who I can converse with, without sounding like I'm lecturing them when concepts I find blatantly obvious... I have a photo like memory, and can even see the page in my mind's eye and read the text off it from books I have not seen since grade three... Being different makes you special, never forget that...❤

[@muzikelektronik]

I''ve read that individuals with this trait actually underachieve in life due to different factors. Did you manage to focus and make use of this advantage or does this not serve in our current society? Ór is this alone simply not enough... ? Thanx!

[@nataliehidalgo8933]

Never forget that you are special? 🤔 This often hinders people to understand their need for a savior. That is sad when their intelligence may convince them that they impress God.

[@mariya_tortilla]

@@nataliehidalgo8933 i dont think they said anything about god at any point....what made you think that she thinks god himself is impressed?

[@kandibear_]

Uhhh okay?

[@davidkirksey8521]

Nice story

[@TheElchar]

The sweetest sweet heart...you go girl! I could listen to her all day!💗

[@pipperlue]

“I want it to be peaceful and I want it to be nice, why in the world are you sticking a tag in my back?” 😂😂😂

[@AMCPrincessAna]

🤣🤣🤣

[@alongfellow4147]

Girl me too... me tooooooo

[@winniefindstheway]

My thoughts exactly though 💛

[@brotchenmonster]

Yeah no. I can’t wear that shirt anymore, bye 😂

[@arlynnecumberbatch1056]

and theyre itchy too like get it off

[@amandasdumky]

"Do you ever get overstimulated?" "No." *Mom listing all the times she gets overstimulated* lol Edit: I’m autistic as well

[@CKammes]

That cracked me up! As someone who easily gets overstimulated, I found it hilarious that she didn't consider any of the things her mom mentioned as overstimulated 😂

[@SunnySlays101]

@@CKammeswhat do i do when i get over stimulated? i always resort to sobbing

[@Izzy-cp8yt]

​@SunnySlays101 for me personally, my first course of action is to limit/minimize the source of overstimulation - ear defenders, a dark/dim room, stepping out of the room, have some water/a safe beverage or snack. If that's not possible, I try to release the built up stress however I can. Tapping my leg, fiddling with a fidget, etc. I also try to control my breathing/breath slowly and deeply, close me eyes, and try to ground myself and focus on one thing and tune out what's overstimulating me as best I can.

[@SunnySlays101]

@@Izzy-cp8yt tysm

[@apparentlyasun]

That was so relatable, I often downplay or try to mask how much im overstimulated but I'm actually overstimulated constantly and my friends can attest to this

[@bettymerchen]

She’s precious! And her family is nurturing and supportive. She is going to have a fabulous life. She will be a blessing to everyone in her life.

[@bosmer3836]

She's a little too smug, maybe. It's cute to us as adults, but I hope her parents teach her to be a little more humble around her peers, otherwise she might have a hard time socializing.

[@1and314]

An autistic person not picking up on social cues and having a hard time socializing??? No way! 🤯

[@saundrah]

Would you say this if she was a boy?

[@alanross2482]

Unfortunately that's most people with autism. They're rude and arrogant and they don't have a strong sense of empathy so they don't care if they're rude

[@maplebacon1]

​@@1and314there's a big difference between autistic social issues and being arrogant. coming from a professionally diagnosed autistic person. don't be so quick to get defensive because that's not what the commenter was saying.

[@A.waffle]

@@maplebacon1totally agree

[@antoniotolentino8108]

she looks very happy, and her mom seems very supportive.

[@user-mw6hl2lm8s]

She’s too adorable, God bless this sweet angel

[@breowijF]

Omg I absolutely love her. She is so adorable. And she has some much to offer the world. She deserves the best in life. What I love so much is the chemistry of her and her mom . They are both special people .

[@margusiraptor9729]

'I am strong.' , 'I am kind.' 'I can do this.' Thank you! Will remember this beautiful takeaway from this amazing interview. :)

[@snapdragon2441]

My daughter was like this growing up, like she had been round a couple of times before. Loads of frustration as a toddler as her little body was not mature enough to do what her mind wanted. Told me at the age of 3 she was ready to be independent and live on her own. She struggled in main stream school, was excluded and studied for GCSE’S at home on her own, passed everything. Skipped A levels as she disappeared from home and school to live in squats on her own at 16. Finally came back to the family, diagnosed as autistic with masking as an adult and suddenly everything made sense. Sailed through a masters degree whilst raising the most amazing son of her own, now works as a health professional. Still needs her mother to help her navigate the world and still cannot tell time. Autism is an odd condition. Yes, most people do not see her autistic traits, OCD etc. as a mother it can be really hard coping with these children. They live in a universe of there own.

[@thorocomments817]

Your daughter sounds like a badass. 🫡

[@boinkadoinkk]

does she have PDA?

[@crismarieb6275]

Yes my son is 5 with autism and he is in his own little world most of the time he’s very intelligent though so I’m hoping therapy will help

[@setarehmasoumbeiki281]

Looking back, what would you do differently to support her? I'm asking because she sounds so much like my daughter, who is 8.

[@snapdragon2441]

@@boinkadoinkk Hiya, no not really but she has to do things her way, as she also has OCD. Everything has to be just so, especially in her apartment and she gets a bit overwhelmed sometimes with the world. She can be a challenge to live with as does not always realise what other people are feeling or how her actions impact on others. For example, I was due to pick up my grandson from school one day and turned up to find out he wasn’t there, bit of a panic but it happened she had got out of work early and collected him herself. She did not see any reason to inform me, and then was bewildered that I was a bit upset with the situation. (It takes my over an hour to get to his school from my office).

[@tonimoraful]

I haven't seen you for quite a long time. It's good to see you doing so well.

[@Jaybird-oo3ih]

What a gifted and talented little girl! Her happiness is almost contagious!! 🙂🥰

[@Regentwill]

She's onto something! There's already invisible light. There are spectrums we can't perceive.

[@sarahk6254]

yes, UV rays!

[@factfactory9368]

This is taught information, because she is a kid she must have thought it came directly to her. If she were gifted she would come to this comment section and tried to speak to other human beings.

[@Alvah707]

technically they arent invisible because some animals can see it. we as humans just can perceive them

[@upsidedownkingdom5263]

She clarified what she meant as "just like these lights but they're invisible and you don't have to plug 'em in."

[@twobabka]

@@factfactory9368you are hating on an autistic 8 year old rn

[@IsabelBeatriceJones]

I didn't like when it suddenly ended. I was like 'huh, did the video freeze'? That was one of the best 21 minutes and 54 seconds ever. I don't watch many of these videos but I would say that that was one of the best ones.

[@megwyn1611]

A lot of the videos do that It is a bit disjointing

[@luisfernandogomes6324]

100% agree!!!

[@edvh88]

This child is amazing. I have so very much respect and admiration for her mom and family, you are doing such a wonderful job!!!!! She is such a joyful, fulfilled, expressive, wonderful person. Just wow. She is the future 💜

[@cassandrapanda9101]

I’ve been following her since she was a baby. A truly beautiful spirit 💝

[@sheenagriffith2635]

This little girl besides being super smart is a great advocate for people with disabilities. I'm glad she has learned to accept herself even if she's a little different. She is an inspiration to people who may she themselves as a being ' 'different' or rather 'unique'.

[@CaseytheNinja20]

"What's the best thing about being you?" "Everything." Imagine how much different our world would be if everyone loved themselves this much. Also she's gonna be an amazing D&D player! I wouldn't be surprised if she could play Twilight Imperium at 8.

[@AMCPrincessAna]

💙💙💙

[@alwa6954]

There's something to be said, a lot to be said, for being capable of self-criticism. And being more humble. Or at least not quite so nauseatingly arrogant. She needs an extra helping of humble pie.

[@meaghan-]

@@alwa6954 she’s eight lmaoo are you intimidated by a child? that’s pathetic on your part.

[@susans9617]

It is nice to see Ana after her surgeries! We remember watching her videos before and during them. Congratulations!!! on the bright future before Princess Ana

[@shauna3742]

This little girl is simply amazing what a blessing. Shes overcoming so much. Bless her.

[@Woohchaiell]

I hope mom teaches her humility. She was incorrect a few times during this interview yet she didn’t admit to it.

[@phoebeapfel]

she's a kid you can't expect her to get everything 100% correct!

[@overgrownkudzu]

why do you expect an autistic 8 y/o to be perfect? she's smarter than other kids her age, but she's still a little kid learning how to navigate the world and will make mistakes. one of the worst things to do to gifted kids is to expect them to be like adults.

[@kotul4989]

​@@overgrownkudzu And another bad thing you can do to them is convince them they are always right. For one, they will be resentful of anyone correcting their mistakes in the future. Thinking you're always right inhibits learning process, doesn't make you friends also. I was the smartest person in my class (top 2% iq roughly) and I would always let other kids know that I'm more knowledgeable and smarter overall. That ended poorly. Also, highly intelligent people experience a lot of frustration with the world, or rather people and their creations, around them. So far I've found out only humility and patience get you through day to day. Or alcohol, although I don't use it outside being with a group of people I don't particularly enjoy and we happen to be at the bar. So, I really hope she learns that early.

[@beanboat.]

@@overgrownkudzui think this commenter meant quite the opposite ! meaning her mother should teach her she's not perfect and that's okay because nobody is. obviously everyone telling her how smart she is leads to a higher standard than others and that could be internalized which is why she might not be able to admit when she's wrong.

[@HeliNoir]

I do agree with that since I was also a gifted kid and humility is the HARDEST quality I’ve been working on ever since. There are a lot of things I got a way with as a kid but also alienated me from people aside from already being an late diagnosed autistic … because it’s part of the social cues that we don’t know how to navigate and sometimes not even knowing that we are wrong is detrimental to our growth and it’s okay to be wrong, to treat it as a stepping stone to learn the endless possibilities to reach the correct or right info. Idek where I’m going with this anymore

[@SoupUrrGrover87]

What a brilliant young lady! Kind too, the world needs more human beings like this.

[@cameemz]

Chris: "Do you think a mermaid could ride a unicorn?" Ana: "Yeah, of course!" Bless her!

[@Midnightmagic_]

I like the help yourself 3 times first rule. Def walking away thinking how I can use that for myself and my son. Ana is so clear-headed in conversation. She understands the bigger picture of what you're asking or talking about and stays in the conversation while having something wonderful to add to it. I busted up laughing when mom said "she's always been like a 38 year old woman". She seems like she's Ana's rock while dad seems like he's Ana's joy. Both have done such a phenomenal job at demonstrating their own unique gifts while they provide a space for Ana to discover her own. Love seeing them all shine their light

[@AMCPrincessAna]

Oh gosh, thank you SO much for this wonderful comment! 💙💙💙

[@Sunsetsnail99]

⁠@@AMCPrincessAnaI have a four year old and I started using this try 3 time thing today and with lots of patience and whining he just about put his shoes on by himself which he always wants me to do it. He was so confident afterwards! When I have to go to work it’s so much easier to just rush and “put them on.” Thank you for reminding me to do what’s best for him

[@emmang2010]

my wife is literally a paraprofessional working with autistic children between the ages of 7 and 15. This is a barely autistic child whos confidence is boosted daily by their mother who encourages logical thinking and reason. Nothing I'm claiming in any way is inherently bad or negative. Just simply is.

[@NotAnotherKuromi]

​@@emmang2010Why are you posting the same comment everywhere?/gen

[@spacycakes]

Seeing children treated equal regardless of how they are is wonderful. I really wish it was always like that.

[@lorenzo9676]

Keep her safe she’s a blessing

[@purplecosmichealer]

She speaks so well and eloquently for her age!!!🥺 she seems like a sweetheart.

[@xGeemaa]

Holy dang, she is so smart and well spoken.

[@nightyew2160]

I like how Chris upped his own vocabulary interviewing her.

[@EdgarFriendly17]

15:11 I totally agree with her on tags. What she said is actually best description of the tag problem ever. Her sense of humor is awesome.

[@nightyew2160]

The tags themselves don't usually bother me, but if it is sticking up it annoys me when someone just reaches over to tuck it in. It wasn't bothering me before, and now I CAN feel it. Plus, stay out of my personal space.

[@AD-bq8nw]

Gifted girl , beautiful souls. God bless you all

[@adamblom6868]

So amazing. What a gift to this world. Could listen to her all day, and get more from her in that day than 15 years of school.

[@rawlivingwithdisabilities]

Mum .. please she's a kid that is super sweet and smart that doesn't quite equal maturity..😢

[@tessmoney]

Sigh. 😒

[@kennethmccormik6054]

She's 8, you as a very mature person should have known that's a age of finding a sense of self. Growing and exploration. Next time try not to let your jelousy take over your common sense

[@kandibear_]

i wouldnt say "super sweet" shes very egotistical and pretentious

[@tessmoney]

​@@kandibear_she's a kid, bro, chill out

[@SUPERSPAZD]

@@tessmoney EXACTLY!!!

[@edwardnt2585]

She is profoundly gifted, according to her mother . I don't think people understand how gifted that is. Chances of being profoundly gifted is less than 1 in 1 million. She has an IQ of over 160

[@lizstallard9902]

Thank you for defining that term .

[@foolishlyfoolhardy6004]

But IQ doesn't mean anything. We've fallen into a trap with all these IQ tests, and it has harmed so many people - including the ones who are able to pass it at a high level. IQ can measure your cognitive ability compared to yourself, to detect cognitive decline - and has some use in determining cognitive gaps. That's it.

[@billynitrus]

@@foolishlyfoolhardy6004 that's just not true lol

[@kaylakain6039]

She doesn’t have iq over 108 when they say speacil program it’s like a fun thing they do like certified she clearly has high functioning autism like me not the super smart kind of autism

[@kaylakain6039]

@@billynitrusit is true

[@dennysmith7862]

Great kid, great mother... Done a great job mom, great job... Confidence in a kid is so lovely to see... Lovely... Thank you for sharing this beautiful positive video...

[@maryl.g.3959]

She is so adorable "God Bless You" .....Great job mom

[@amethystedmond8140]

The transitions to Hypothia content make me smile so big everytime. Lol and then her "not being overstimulated," but mom coming in with the hard facts. This was just lovely. Thank you and thank them for sharing.

[@ma-ma-mamary3946]

This young lady's energy is so infectious. Adorable! I can listen to her for hours.

[@hbates3766]

She has a page on You Tube & Instagram AMC Princess Ana

[@borleyboo5613]

She's a child, not a young ‘lady’.

[@TruPunx89]

Oh yeah i forgot. We only day “little man” and to say “young lady” is bad!! Byeee 😂😂

[@sergiotl1]

She is simply "ADORABLE"

[@missdenisebee]

This girl is awesome. I’ve never wanted kids of my own, nor felt too comfortable around friends’ kids…I have a hard time knowing what to talk to them about. But this kid speaks better than a lot of adults. And I hope she can keep that amazing confidence & self-love intact while growing up. The world can be rough, especially high school.

[@desertsong27]

As a "gifted" person who feels uncannily like I'm looking at myself here (though I don't have ARC); PLEASE make sure she gets all of the support she needs to get through life. I hit a wall in my teens with PTSD and received no support from there, and I'm now struggling to make my way through from way behind. Please please please help her maintain the support she needs into adulthood!

[@Catlily5]

Same here.

[@apt_get]

Yeah. People talked about me like this as a kid- “like a 30 year old in a 10 year old’s body”, “intelligent”, “gifted”, etc (no autism diagnosis at the time, but regardless). The transition to adulthood has been difficult. I think everyone thought I would coast because of the perceived smarts, but that ended up not being the case. Once I got into my tweens and teens anxiety and depression became a big problem. I’m lucky my parents are still supporting me and are cognizant of these issues. I hope she doesn’t encounter such barriers, but important to be aware of in case she does.

[@factfactory9368]

Giftedness isn't real

[@desertsong27]

@@factfactory9368 You're right... Sort of. But your aim is at the wrong problem.

[@daisysummer514]

Yep, my brother is exactly like this and he developed bipolar, and agoraphobia there is a lot more to gifted autism sadly.

[@catrinmari3117]

This is beautiful to see. I'm in my thirties and going through the autism assessment process. It's wonderful to see an 8 year old who is so comfortable with herself. You're amazing, keep being your unique self!

[@2117david]

You’re Family are truly blessed, Nothing is hidden your mindset are free what you are not sure of you already know that your answer is coming to you. So beautiful thank you Love ❤️ this.

[@hollywoodpotato5289]

Bless her. ❤ . So much energy. So much energy in the brain not much left for the body. A blessing for humankind. Protect her at all costs.

[@carrieghosen4011]

She’s smart, she’s knows it, but she’s different she’s adorable. She’s not stuck up because she’s smart and her personality is incredible, love this little girl. Good job mom you raised her well.

[@Sarahlynn___]

so all smart people are annoying? hahahaha omg.

[@xslite300]

​@@Sarahlynn___me when im in a strawman competition and my opponent is you

[@NotAnotherKuromi]

​@@Sarahlynn___A lot of average people find smart people annoying yes, smart people are much more likely to be excluded and bullied.

[@genfix]

What a remarkable young lady, the way she carries herself is way beyond her years! Absolutely mindblowing. Lots of love from the UK

[@zyxvwu]

She's not a young lady, she's a very intelligent little girl; no need to rush her into adulthood.

[@LakeOfRageAndFire]

⁠@@zyxvwuRelax, no one is rushing her. “Young lady” or “young man” are common terms used for children.

[@zyxvwu]

@@LakeOfRageAndFireOh, I'm relaxed, it's you who desperately needed to correct asap. Seems this comment was meant for you since it hit a nerve.

[@janemmb]

It’s AMC Ana. Been watching her for years!!! Complex upbringing with her Grandmother here. Mother rejected her and this wonderful woman took over 😇😇😇😇

[@leeannalmanza3182]

first off, she wasn't abandonded. second- Nana is her mother- legally and in all ways. You seem to not know much about this family and how it fuctions.

[@kerenolivero7097]

Nana had adopted Ana, she is her Mom in every way, with the exception of giving birth. Ana's birth Mama is Nana's daughter. No one has ever said that her birth Mama rejected her. why would you think that?! Ana & her birth Mama are close & they love each other. Their family's dynamics are how they want it to be & the reasons why Nana had adopted Ana is not for us to know.

[@55MissyLou]

Me too. 🎉❤ Anna is awesome. I have a brother with Autism. He has only just found out, and it answers so much.

[@theman5565]

I have a younger friend who will be celebrating her 50th birthday soon. Until a year or so ago she was being treated for schizophrenia. She was quite an unhappy individual under extreme influence of her different medications. For the past couple of years she has been seeing a different psychiatrist who has changed her prognosis to that of autism. After an initial shock she has come to see herself in a new light and it has been such a positive influence on her to be able to identify with something that feels right to her. Apparently France still has a long way to go in this area. I am so happy for this little girl that she has a prognosis given at a young age.

[@44EricRH44]

What a wonderful girl. I can just tell how amazing her parents are by not only seeing their interactions with her, but the things she says. I can tell they're so patient and wise about her upbringing.

[@MarineWife.]

I think alot of it has to do with her mom being her bio grandmother. Being raised by someone older. She has spent so much one on one time with her teaching her and I think that’s a huge thing for Ana. The “dad” has been there maybe a couple years. Her mom (bio grandmother) started dating him then. It’s sweet how she calls him dad. She very much deserved a dad

[@newchapterasmr]

What a lovely girl. She’s sweet and intelligent, and very happy. Glad she has a supportive family.

[@BeaTrice10]

They are totally devoted to her. Amazing family, really.