Is She Neurodivergent? *AUTISM SIBLING* | Aussie Autism Family

[@missfelicity2]

This is the sweetest video to show how you explain to your child about their brain. I love that she doesn't see anything negative about herself and that you've given her full self-confidence and she just understands that sometimes a racecar needs to slow down. Absolutely love how you guys did this! Also, while kids laughing and being silly and running around and interrupting may not be the "perfect" content, I think I love more seeing how you handle interruptions. While your goal was to *finally* (yes, I've asked a bunch of times) announce what you did find out, your video perfectly showcased what ADHD looks like, the kinds of accommodations that can help a child, how to respond when you see your child's brain moving too fast, how to talk about disabilities with a child for themselves and for others (like Jacob and Uncle Ben), and how it's okay to live life with a child interrupting or needing a movement break. I love your long family content videos, but have you considered just posting short ones? An update from the living room that's 3 minutes long or a consideration for setting up a sensory room, etc. You'd likely get more views as they're shorter and easier to consume by those of us living the same life. You are an inspiration. Thank you for being you and showing how to do this so gracefully.

[@siennaprice1351]

I’m 26 going on 27 in a couple months. I was born with a rare brain condition called Septo Optic Dysplasia. SOD caused me to be born totally blind, it also caused me to be on the autism spectrum. I also have complex PTSD. My brain can be going fast too, because of so many different things. I find meditation, yoga, music, my weighted blanket, and other things to help me to relax. I have so many musical instruments that help me calm down and relax. Swinging also helps me too.

[@whitneymason406]

I'm happy you were able to get a diagnosis! Thanks for sharing! 💞

[@aussieautismfamily]

Thanks Whitney! I hope you and the family are well? How’s the new school going?

[@whitneymason406]

@aussieautismfamily we're doing good! Zac is loving his new school and his SIBs have decreased significantly! They also talk very positively about him. Such a lovely change!

[@feliciab2]

That's great you have a (kind of) answer. My brain is also a race car, but I'm Inattentive type. ADHD can be a superpower, especially with our ability to hyper focus. I just wish we had things like special chairs and things when I was in school.

[@BookloverFantasy92]

I get it. My youngest got assessed at the start of march, she ticks two of the three boxes for diagnosis, but they want to reassess the other section when she’s 4-5 years old.

[@lizebotha8783]

I only have attention deficiency without the hyperactivity. Wishing Jazz all the best ❤

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

Your daughter is so cute. And also, I haven’t seen you for awhile. Welcome back.

[@sarahjanewhite2967]

We have 4/5 race cars in our family. Lotssss of racing. Thanks for sharing! I’ve been unsure if I should buy that book but I’m going to now!

[@melissagray5606]

My son has also just been diagnosed combination ADHD. He is 8. Do you recommend any resources, books or websites that I can look at to help us with ideas for things to help calm his race cars? We haven’t really been recommended any resources so have just been trying to research things ourselves.

[@ninaandianfan21]

This is do cute and incredible wholesome 🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩

[@xuyi_wang]

I don't have ADHD, but I have also a racecar brain.