IS AN AUTISM DIAGNOSIS WORTH IT?//autism diagnosis story

[@TheAspieWorld]

Excellent video :)

[@holliemabbott949]

Thankyou very much! :)

[@Marko_2807]

Another great video! Our daughter was watching something else on KZbin when my Mrs said, "Oh Hollie has posted" and she stopped watching she was and asked if we could watch that!! "I like Hollie" she said after! 💖

[@MrKeeley01]

So lovely 🥰

[@bridieharrington921]

Well done Hollie. You are amazing. Keep your videos coming.

[@holliemabbott949]

Awh that’s so nice to here! It’s Made my day 💕

[@MAMABEARONMYOWN]

Your message has reached Wisconsin USA! Great video. It helps me to understand more of how my 14 year old is feeling.

[@holliemabbott949]

Wow that’s amazing! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video

[@lovinallthingsmac]

My son has adhd and has just received an asd diagnosis this weekend, I’m a little scared about what this means for him, but you have definitely made me feel a little better so I’m glad I found your video, definitely keep making them they’ll help so many people.

[@emilycole2174]

I admire your confidence to share your stories online so much! :))

[@holliemabbott949]

Thankyou very much!

[@nanaaraj]

I’m not autistic but I’ve enjoyed hearing your story. I was assessed on three occasions by different therapists and I was diagnosed with a developmental delay/MLD because I couldn’t speak until the age of 5 so I was behind with social and communication skills and affected my learning. I went to a mainstream nursery school temporarily and then I moved to three special schools before mainstream college by the age of 16. I’ve always felt ashamed of being different from others of my age group. I would get labels from different professionals in social care, especially the social workers and keyworkers I was allocated to. It still hurts me! They’d call me autistic because I had fights with them in the past and assume I can’t make friends at all. I also can be sensitive which I know but I think it’s due to lack of motivation. They’d compare me to other SEN young people. At times I do show sympathy towards people and able to read their facial expression but they keep on saying I can’t read people. It’s a lie. Sometimes I misunderstand people but not often. Would you say it’s natural for us all human beings to misunderstand people sometimes? I was supposed to continue with that assessment however I felt like I was improving when I nearly turned 18. I’ve had three assessments and one from a medical professional for a disability living allowance and it has proven that I am improving the way I’ve developed in life even though I was in SEN education. So I’m doing okay. I’m still seen as a vulnerable adult even if I’m improving socially. I know I can be but I know how to take care of myself. Social services find me susceptible because I’m likely to get bullied because they don’t think I understand their intentions. It’s not that I don’t understand, it’s because I know I’m shy. They probably find me unpredictable. I’ve been trying to change for so long but I think they’ll always have the same perception of me. When they see one day becoming a big musician, they’ll see me as someone with SEN rather than who’s changed. I feel unmotivated and jealous of non-SEN people. It makes me feel stupid because of my past. I know they’re trying to support me but I’ll try not to worry about their opinions. What advice would if I want to show them change? How can I show them I’m not vulnerable? You’ve inspired me to believe in myself though. Thanks for sharing . ❤️

[@holliemabbott949]

Thankyou so much for taking your time to comment! I like listening to these story’s makes me not feel as alone in this, the advice I can give you is to just try not to let the social services opinions of you affect you, that’s the best way to show them your not vulnerable. To just go about your life as you normally would and eventually they’ll realise for them self your an independent women! Wish you all the best x

[@nicolabarrand5224]

This is fantastic! It’s great that you have spoken about your journey with autism. My daughter who is also autistic has been inspired by you! It helps to know that she is not alone 👍🏻❤️

[@holliemabbott949]

That’s so lovely to here! Thankyou for leaving this comment it really made me smile :)

[@nicolabarrand5224]

Hi my names becca I’m autistic too I’m 10 and I really enjoy watching the videos u make. I don’t know many people like me but ur videos help me a lot. Thank you :)) 🥰

[@jacquemorrow940]

Very well done Hollie again 😃😃 xx

[@holliemabbott949]

Thankyou very much!

[@yoyoyo22]

I can’t stop watching & listening to you! I’m looking forward to more ☺️

[@holliemabbott949]

Thankyou so much!

[@AspieAnswers]

Great video girl. Love it and it's great to hear about your experience with autism and finding out more about it from another females perspective. I appreciate this very much. This was very helpful and informative. Doing great in front of the camera. Keep up the good work. ❤️🌹

[@holliemabbott949]

Awh Thankyou! It means so much see these lovely comments ❤️

[@AspieAnswers]

@@holliemabbott949 You are so welcome. Glad to be of help and support to others to make them shine, thrive, and achieve their goals. xx

[@aleksandrap.8901]

My daughter is 6 and diagnosed with Asperger, older daughter who is 13,can't really understand her, I'm showing her your videos. It helps! Is it possible that you can add the subtitles by any chance? To your videos. You are amazing ❤

[@holliemabbott949]

Hey, I thought I added the subtitles. I am hard of hearing so I try to make the videos as accommodating as possible I didn’t realise subtitles Didn’t work

[@aleksandrap.8901]

@@holliemabbott949 Thanks for your answer 😊

[@SeanDunne-yn1fy]

I think u are doing great showing your experiences with autism. It seems it affects everyone similarly but also differently. I wonder if sex has more of a intense sensation since Autism is sensory syndrome. You should do a video on that since i don’t think anyone has.

[@robindalton4583]

I love your videos! It’s nice to get information from someone that is living it. Thank you for sharing with us 💕

[@holliemabbott949]

No worries! So happy u liked the video.

[@MS-kv7ux]

Again great job! If you need further topics. It would interest me if you have any comorbidities like tics or ADD and how it affected or affects you. And how you are doing socially but that one maybe is too personal.

[@holliemabbott949]

Thankyou very much for the feedback! I am going to do a video on how I deal with social anxiety this may be interesting for you! X

[@chrislaycock4384]

Another fantastic video Hollie. Don’t apologise for ‘Rambling on’ or going on a ‘Rant’ - these are your thoughts and opinions and we’re all allowed them 😉

[@holliemabbott949]

Thankyou very much, I’ll try not too ☺️

[@brynjones6402]

Nice one again Hollie your an inspiration to your mother and other people going through troubles like you did and do !👍👌

[@holliemabbott949]

Thankyou so much!

[@la7566]

Hi Hollie, great video I had no idea about the army excluding people with autism not surprised you talked about it so much! I have wondered for a while if my daughter may be autistic and I’m finding your videos really interesting and helpful 👏

[@holliemabbott949]

Glad you find the videos interesting! Hopefully you find my future videos as informative. Thankyou for the lovely comment x

[@catherinebunting6597]

Thank you ☺️. Another awesome video. My son is recently diagnosed, although we’ve know for years. So helpful for me to think about what he might be thinking. We talk loads, but this helps too x

[@holliemabbott949]

So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@LogoFreak93]

This is such an amazing video. I think either way a diagnosis for me was inevitable. I was diagnosed with autism at age 7. My symptoms are pronounced enough that I can't mask at all except online, but only because I can precisely plan out what I want to say. Even when people don't know right away, they very often notice that something is different about me, such as how I am 27 years old but act like someone in her early teens. My appearance is a mixture of a teenage girl and a middle aged woman, partly due to my fashion sense. I wear pretty much the same outfit all the time with a few seasonal variations. My outfit right now is a turquoise peacoat as a blazer (unbuttoned) over a tank top, a heavy gray floor length wool skirt, and navy blue riding boots. When I go outside I button it up and often wear a heavier coat over it (my brain does not categorize my peacoat as a coat but as a shirt). I love wearing this coat so much I wish I could wear it all summer but it gets very hot during June, July, August, and September. But I have a pretty red leather skirt I wear in spring, summer, and fall that my favorite is when paired with this coat. Actually a bunch of them because I sometimes drool on it and that damages leather. I have a drooling problem unfortunately as I lack an automatic swallowing reflex. I mostly had it under control (although I would foam at the mouth when I talked) but I have regressed in so many ways over the past year.

[@holliemabbott949]

Really glad you enjoyed, Thankyou for your comment

[@vickiellis9928]

Great video Hollie, I’m loving reading the comments and seeing how much you are helping both parents and other young people from all around the world! I’m wondering how it would be to interview your mum!!! 😆

[@MrKeeley01]

Nooooooo 😂😂😂😂

[@holliemabbott949]

Good luck with that 😂😂

[@chriswoolner3614]

Great video and it's awesome that you are putting yourself out there to help others and parents especially. I never really understood my son, until I found out. Now we get on great, as I understand him more and why he does the things he does.

[@holliemabbott949]

Awh that’s great! Thankyou for watching :) hopefully you find my videos useful!

[@jameswinters3672]

Good post Hollie, we were wondering how much a diagnosis would help at school. Izzy is in an all girls school with about 1800 children. She really struggles and rarely goes in. Won't leave the car if she sees anyone else around. We have to wait until the bell has gone! She is top sets for subjects. We are thinking about private diagnosis. She says she likes the school but really struggles to make freindships. We are reading lots about autistic traits. You are helping me as my daughter won't open up.

[@holliemabbott949]

So glad to hear that my videos are useful! I went to a independent school and I don’t think for me the diagnosis helped at all, I got the same support regardless, however since starting a public sixth form I’ve noticed how the help I’ve received has been amazing on the educational side, however I don’t feel it helps socially as I have struggled to make friends! But every school is different!

[@jameswinters3672]

@@holliemabbott949 thanks so much, izzy really struggles to make friendships. Had two close friends in year 5 but they turned against her in y6. She doesn't want friends as she thinks it will happen again. Thanks again

[@natashacraig694]

Amazing video! You should be so proud of yourself.❤

[@holliemabbott949]

Thankyou so much!

[@SeemaPAmir]

Great video! My daughter is 10 and is autistic. I’m sure of it. Everyone who knows her pretty much knows and I told her that I think she is but she can tell us if she is when she is older. But no official diagnosis yet.

[@holliemabbott949]

Glad you enjoyed! Hope everything goes well x

[@SavannahRaeSisk]

Awesome video! I have autism (Asperger's Syndrome) I was diagnosed when I was 14.

[@holliemabbott949]

Thankyou so much!

[@Sarah-kb2yr]

Thank you for another great video! I’d be interested to know how you overcame your issues around change. Like you say the help after diagnosis is rubbish and my recently diagnosed daughter struggles with any change in her routine. She now knows it’s irrational to an extent (which is a step forward) but I don’t know how to help her when things in her routine has to change. Also did you have any therapies that helped?

[@holliemabbott949]

No I have never been to any kind of therapy but I hope to go in the future as I feel it would be beneficial for me now! I will be doing a video on change! Thankyou so much for the feedback!

[@stephstwogirls]

Brilliant, loved this video. I remember our girl locking herself in the toilet when younger too :)

[@holliemabbott949]

Awe! Glad you enjoyed

[@alexharris8404]

Just to let you know on the Army aspect of this video, I was in the Army for nearly 8 years, I have since left and are now in the process of being diagnosed with Autism. So I agree some Autistic people can succeed there.

[@sussychachi]

My family thinks differently of me now I got diagnosed late my mom never wanted me to get diagnosed as a kid for some reason but I got tested because my other diagnosis were affecting my life a lot negatively. :3

[@holliemabbott949]

Awe I’m sure it’s just a shock for your family and hopefully they will come to terms of the diagnosis over time!

[@winchesterwings8795]

Getting a diagnosis can preclude one from certain careers. There again does one have to disclose it to potential employers? There are different levels on the autistic spectrum so again it varies how it effects a person,

[@JohnWeichel]

Hi

[@justincarter3033]

What year were you born in?

[@The_Vanished]

Autism Isn't really a thing you want to keep