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

[@rachellecalabrese4447]

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.

[@Me-vn3gz]

ikr i feel bad

[@quwandathornton]

exactly i was laughing but was sad too see how dull the room seemed

[@abdiasnemo2634]

I read a comment years ago explaining that Ted Talk removed the audience interactions, like laughing, from their videos. So if anyone did laughed we wouldn't know. I don't know if this claim is true. It makes sense to me, because the Ted talk, from the video the original comment originated, was from a comedian. Even tho the many jokes told where funny, there was no noise coming from the audience.

[@aTrulyPowerfulSpirit]

@@abdiasnemo2634 Yes, I think I have read the exact same comment and also unaware as to what to make of it.

[@rainbowstarks]

I was also laughing at home.

[@MarieWilliams-t9w]

A lot of ADHD and autistic people love acting silly and care free. And the other side is with adhd and autistic is that they can be highly sensitive.

[@biltkv]

I thought it was only me being far too changing or versatile in a bad way but thank you reallymuch now I know it's not just for me❤

[@motoboy6666]

And often beeing corrected when acting silly and carefree

[@wolfdreams2000]

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

[@keyc.1109]

Ah, welcome to the contradiction club! 🎉

[@joe-mama6451]

Hyperactive doesn’t only have to be external. My psychologist told me that especially in adults the hyperactivity aspect can be in your head… constant thoughts.

[@zaaxi7424]

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

[@racheldesir6612]

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!

[@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.

[@stigfryshov9225]

Well, 40s is young. I am in my 60s and still about to get properly diagnosed.... It is never too late. Carpe diem.

[@dawn8288]

I am in my 50’s and I have just been diagnosed with Autism (a month ago),and,diagnosed with Adhd last week through the “ Right to choose”……In total my wait time was a year ……Oh,by the way I am from the uk.

[@lachousalle31]

I just got diagnosed at 37. It's profound and life changing. I can't believe I fell through the cracks for so long.

[@GFunkTube]

I'm about to turn 50 and have just been referred for dual diagnosis

[@AVYONE]

Kinda young, but it were also no longer 5 so that’s 20 something years of struggle and it still feels very disappointing because 20 years is still a lot of time to deal with something with no help. We suffer a lot, and we passed all the years and phases where people want to help. 20’s is where everyone helps less which makes it worse, But I can understand getting diagnosed in your 40’s being hard too. 20-40’s probably is the worse time to be diagnosed because the amount of help is limited

[@mvccree1541]

Why is no one laughing at her jokes? She’s hilarious. I relate to how she speaks, her mannerisms, how she presents. Also AuDHD

[@acherryproTV]

Ikr, the crowd is dead asf 😭

[@marymarthamacmillan6908]

i feel like the audience was far too quiet😭😭I had a few giggles here and there and I love that it feels like she was herself as much as possible because in a situation like this, it's so easy to mask.❤

[@lulua.9514]

I love her humor and expression.

[@MrSkribbL3]

Girlfriend sent me this. Happily watching to understand her better

[@dower85]

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!

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@alexlail7481]

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 😊

[@seventhfirestephanie8740]

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.

[@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.

[@OrchidNectar]

Happy to hear your story. I have the same diagnoses

[@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!

[@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 🙏🏼

[@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. ❤️🤘

[@Leftistbreakfist]

Are the people in the audience cardboard? It's so quiet! And she is jokey and adorable. Also, I am AuDHD so I probably just get her.

[@Green_Expedition_Drgn]

Because the audience is autistic 🤷‍♂️

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Neurotypicals don't understand or like us for the most part.

[@north_7646]

25m - i received mine last week, and it has made…. an absolute world of difference. i found myself finishing every sentence she spoke..

[@weirdconstructor2165]

I am glad for her, that she has friends.

[@rgfdg4y46]

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.

[@biltkv]

Thank you so much and thank a lot to Siri too

[@rgfdg4y46]

@biltkv You're welcome :-)

[@aggal9288]

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

[@QHuman]

Great work siri! 😊 I was recently diagnosed audhd at 31 and related to every single thing you talked about, I feel less alone now

[@rxi4877]

5:44 whys that room so quiet? *hugs* for you girl.❤!

[@rachelcunningham6519]

Thankyou, so clearly presented. Completely relate to needing friendship assurance.

[@SickAunt]

I suspect my son has this. I want to give him the best life possible - he is everything to me.

[@stigfryshov9225]

Thanks for this fine presentation! It is wonderful to see how you have learned to cope with your condition and found a healthy way of living, dealing with the difficulties and exploiting the strengths.

[@lxrnder4155]

❤ You are amazing to watch :) Thank you

[@gardeningclown5528]

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.

[@makenzieparee980]

she is me. i am her. i love her. still on a wait for a diagnosis. 😭

[@Green_Expedition_Drgn]

And I thought Alexa was the only tech using human name. She must get Hey Siri a lot 😂

[@jaysmakingprogress]

I got my AuDHD diagnosis at 42. I’m 44 now. We need more people like Siri because there’s a lack of representation out there. I’d love to hear more about the co-occurrence of complex ptsd with AuDHD. And I agree - this audience isn’t laughing and it’s bothering me.

[@HappyGull]

I agree with you. I can’t find any information out there to support people with AuDHD and C-PTSD.

[@davidspencer1558]

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

[@zacharywissinger3996]

Totally relate to wanting to read a book and run around. On my 7th book while tread milling this year. People ask me how I do both, idk how they can do either individually.

[@TravisandSigrid]

I did a TEDx talk last week with my cat... Sigrid (Siri) Nelson.

[@sal-the-man]

Damn your cat rides a bike, my cat can’t even get mice lol

[@aliciazonis7193]

Loved this! I'm self diagnosed but completely relate to Siri. She reminds me of myself ❤.

[@teteotolis]

Love your energy, Siri !

[@laeseries1163]

Got diagnosed with ASD and ADHD today... Not really sure how I feel yet...

[@HeliNoir]

WOW. I'm also AuDHD and currently watching this with those spa slippers and wool socks on at work!

[@sunnyaz1508]

Wait time in Denmark is 2-3 years - way more than the 30 weeks in Canada :) This is crazy!

[@dalealongsr7085]

Do not waste your time "COPING" . Instead Celebrate your difference and shove it in their face.

[@toaojjc]

Siri thank you for sharing your story

[@paintingplantlady1003]

Thank you Siri! ❤

[@pohldriver]

Was the audience dead? Her delivery was stiff, but she had funny moments that deserved a chuckle.

[@zichenghan7585]

This seems like a smaller audience, and the topic being discussed is pretty serious. I think people don't really want to laugh at someone trying their best to give a presentation and give the wrong vibes.

[@MummyMagicBristlecone]

I relate so much, and I think you look really cool too, great outfit

[@joeydendron]

In our area of the UK, average wait time for an autism diagnosis is currently 6 - 8 YEARS - apparently there's a pre-waiting-list waiting list.

[@euniceyeboah281]

It’s best you go private, I got my son’s autism diagnosis at 3 on the NHS but for his ADHD diagnosis l had to go private cause the waiting list was a year and a half. I couldn’t wait that long. He got his ADHD diagnosis this year at 6 and the doctor charged me £1000

[@Born_Quiet_Live_Loud]

I was told they are only putting the critical cases through in the UK. If you're 'functioning' you won't get a look in unless you go private. I've always thought, when does high functioning turn onto critical. There's always a breaking point.

[@rxi4877]

4:36 might be best to use the more helpful USA models of health services etc.?

[@EchoNinja623]

I’m in the US and waited a whole year for my son to be seen

[@chillwinstonuk]

Oh my god. I love you. You wear socks with candles like me 😂 💕

[@chillwinstonuk]

Not candles. 😂. Socks with sandles

[@zachjohnson4530]

I have Autism I love Siri

[@rxi4877]

4:15 community medical.

[@amyj.4992]

I'm definitely classified and officially diagnosed as Hyperactive type and I make lots of eye contact and but I appreciate routine with flexibility

[@amyj.4992]

Quarantine made me reflect too, especially as an online student that lost her job because of shut down and therapy telehealth helped tremendously as a continuation from the in person therapy

[@amyj.4992]

I hate the idea of being normal, it's boring and lackluster

[@amyj.4992]

And I only suffered social media addiction

[@amyj.4992]

We are calm by nature 💖

[@amyj.4992]

I appreciate being an outcast because we understand the neurotypical, ableist rhetoric and we enjoy being different and not fitting in

[@AVYONE]

Same

[@MartyMcK]

Box Breathing has been great for me.

[@AVYONE]

This is my twin 😂

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

Wearing slippers to a formal talk

[@NueroVibeErin]

Omg your story is so similar to mine......

[@nattokki]

Slay siri

[@Timskipperlaughlin]

Omg me ...

[@gormless6900]

Baddie

[@MK-Alpha]

Would.

[@brinepup]

:-/

[@paintingplantlady1003]

Thank you Siri! ❤