Life as an Autistic Teen (Autism, ADHD and Anxiety)

Ellie is diagnosed with autism, anxiety and ADHD. While all her peers are getting jobs and boyfriends, she just wants to watch kid cartoons. Ellie wishes she could be more mature, but all that stuff just seems so boring to her.
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[@sekrasoft]

A colourful person in this gray world. She must be a perfect friend for everyone.

[@snowypaw101]

Yeah most of this world is gray but I try my best to make people laugh and my parents as well and it feels great when they do laugh :D

[@Gustavo-lu4pp]

Absolutely

[@lawrup]

She going to be friend zoned a lot even by the Jock's

[@samuelaustin2972]

"A colourful person in this gray world." I couldn't have said it better myself.

[@milowalles775]

What a depressing comment, dude, go to a psychiatrist

[@ScorpioFortuneTarot]

"I dont want to annoy people with something they dont care about". This sentence says so much.

[@Cytotokyn]

Most underrated comment!

[@latenightcake5881]

Its a good thing to think about, alot of people dont know when to stfu

[@ScorpioFortuneTarot]

@@latenightcake5881 and some of those "a lot" of people may have mental health disorders. So don't purposely be insensitive, try be nicer to others and maybe they won't have negative self thoughts like this, that do not assist in their mental well-being.

[@liminalb1rds158]

Can relate even if you don’t have any disorders

[@IGNATI]

@@ScorpioFortuneTarot everyone could have mental health issues. some of those could involve sensitivity to talking or social anxiety. ignoring others' needs can go either way.

[@Cristina-Ortiz]

I absolutely would have been this girl's BFF if I went to high school with her! I hope she never loses her shine. She has such a fun and bubbly personality ☺️

[@saaramohamed8921]

omg same! its true she doesnt have to change herself to be dull

[@dirt_xo]

Everyone says that but in reality autistic people are severely irritating

[@karewchannell6033]

Me as an autistic adult wanted to be her friend so baaad

[@AlexandreG]

Why there's gotta be always these kind of people in the comments throwing around BFF sounding like charity? She probably wouldn't want to be your friend, all kids are the same and you were most likely no different of all of her school mates, stop trying to get praise on youtube comments

[@therealmarkzuckerberg]

@@dirt_xo It’s not our fault and if you tell us to stop doing something that we don’t know is annoying we’ll do it

[@angelreilly8312]

What Chris said about once she's out of high school she'll find people who embrace her awkwardness, that's exactly what happened to me. Even though I didn't get diagnosed til I was 24, it still fits.

[@DetroitMicroSound]

She'll have crushes pestering her, night and day. She probably already does. When I was her age, I would have thought she was the cutest girl in school, and probably would have made friends with her immediately..

[@nikosucksatskating]

Same. People love talking to me now, which is a huge change from the rejection, fights and bullying that I received throughout all of elementary through high school.

[@bedheadacademic]

I got diagnosed at 26 and I still have no friends

[@nikosucksatskating]

@Alyssa Mello you could definitely try finding similar people. It's hard. But worth it.

[@bedheadacademic]

@@nikosucksatskating I'm trying

[@Intreppidity]

I was diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and anxiety. Ellie is truly lucky to have such a supportive family, and she seems so sweet/full of life!

[@veto1087]

@@The-Arsonists_7 omg same yayyy i love these personality traits uwuu

[@Ybmtez]

Y’all are not alone love your self and every obstacle you’ve over came 💯

[@Intreppidity]

@@veto1087 they aren’t personality traits

[@Sdoddi]

Something that confuses me is that there other children who are labeled “autism”, but they don’t use verbal language .

[@Intreppidity]

@@Sdoddi it’s a spectrum. Most people only see the black and white. The autism spectrum is more of a grey area, as no one person with autism possesses the same criteria as another. Also, looks can be deceiving. Even though someone may not be verbal, it doesn’t mean that they aren’t capable of understanding language.

[@skyofthelivingdead]

From one autistic young woman to another: never change, Ellie. More people will appreciate you for your ability to be your truest self as you get older, and you’ll learn to read the room and pick up on social cues more. I learned that with age.

[@SyrianSoaper]

im a 38 yr old female who wasnt formally diagnosed til my 30s ive had the complete opposite experience. unless ur nonverbal everyone expects you to have that same secret file she mentioned in the beginning. people have no parience or apprecitation of people who learn differently

[@PhoenIXPhantasies]

@@SyrianSoaper It's because we're "high-functioning" so they expect way too much of us. They don't see the side we hide from the NT world. Where we get tired, sad and burned out.

[@thelastbison2241]

@@PhoenIXPhantasies Ouch. NT rational in the personality test? I think she is actually more interesting than most people but less well understood. What is so great about living your life as a cog (breeding, getting fat, and dying without understanding the world or anything; she is very creative but sadly, she doesn't have the support system to channel that creativity into something productive or meaningful besides art drawing which has no value. But, many people are overlooking her flaws because she is a thin white girl who has been groomed well. The comments would be completely different if she was an obese black teenager in the hoods.

[@skyofthelivingdead]

@@SyrianSoaper it’s a shame you’ve been treated that way. I’ve met plenty of people who appreciate it, thought not until adulthood unfortunately.

[@pimp.named.slickback3928]

where and how did you get your diagnosis?i really wanna gett tested but im afraid my parents and family wil just make fun of me nd tell me its a wste of time

[@abrahamdiaz3648]

My girlfriend is autistic and she's exactly like her. I adore her and I don't want to change her point of view about the life and I'm never going to press her to make anything that she don't want. We are very happy together and I couldn't imagine being with anyone else.

[@djsaintmusic7819]

I’m an autistic woman and married to my favorite neurotypical. It makes me happy to see this comment!

[@abrahamdiaz3648]

@@djsaintmusic7819 Your husband is very lucky to have you, congratulations! I wish one day to marry my beloved Krista.

[@djsaintmusic7819]

@@abrahamdiaz3648 I actually have a wife but thank you anyways!

[@PyroJovanny912]

@@djsaintmusic7819I have adhd lmao, but I find autistic people very cool

[@djsaintmusic7819]

@@PyroJovanny912 on behalf of autistic people, thank you! You’re cool too!

[@KirtysCuriosities]

I'm recently diagnosed Autistic/ADHD/Anxiety/PTSD at 32 and I feel like I needed to see this video. I see so many similarities between myself and Ellie. Although I'm incredibly relieved to hear of my diagnosis (after years of guessing), I've had moments of darkness and I've lost my enthusiasm. This gives me hope that I can get that fun, enthusiastic girl back and still be a rainbow.

[@monetknight1424]

same here.

[@marisabrenner7752]

Nice to see some representation.

[@theothertonydutch]

Fight the good fight. Being aware is what a lot of people are afraid of, and many people dismiss a diagnose as a "label". But it actually helps to give a vocabulary to problems that people experience. That's why we have diagnoses. Not to label people, but to help people.

[@LaykaSnail]

Almost the same here but CPTSD, also diagnosed at 32. It is a relief to see how girls now receive the diagnosis, and therefore the correct support, at an early age. I have met other women also diagnosed with autism and ADHD + complex trauma in their thirties and our life stories are similar. A good thing is that we are not alone, you are not alone. I empathize with you from a distance and encourage you to take off your masks to be your authentic and wonderful self. I live in Lima, Peru.

[@ionfaimosiu5072]

@@LaykaSnail where did you go to diagnose yourself?

[@samsonizy]

This girl is special, special in a way where she's better than most people I have ever come across in my life.

[@parisp65]

Ditto ‼️😊👍❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@arandomguy842]

Yes. Most people are so mean and dull whereas she's so uplifting and sweet. Having a person to always remind you of the bright side of life in their own special way must be amazing.

[@zfert1890]

i hope she's read this comment

[@colleenshaw1607]

This is why we need more autistic people just being themselves.

[@PhoenIXPhantasies]

Thanks 💜 That's what I always say when people talk down on autism. We're actually better humans than NT's.

[@SoyChaiLatte91]

I love her energy❤️ she’s so bubbly and friendly and just shines.

[@jannesfriedrichs1563]

Bubbly😁👌👍

[@devonhedinger4132]

Bubbles from Powerpuff Girls.

[@JoMcD21]

For real! He should do another interview with her. She seems like she would be absolutely _owning_ life!

[@Lobo-ig4pd]

I love her mind. Ellie is perfect girl. 🌞

[@obblestone5209]

And I am pretty sure she can raise one eyebrow! She is so cool :D

[@nealmccoy5727]

She seems 100 times more aware and intelligent than most people her age.

[@SuperCybertiger]

i have the same diagnosis as her and an IQ of 137. Thats something that happens often parallel with this diagnosis.

[@sonicmaths8285]

​@@SuperCybertiger There is no correlation between (Asperger-)Autism and IQ. Those people, independent of their IQ, are just more conspicuous. Hence, people with higher IQs and those disorders are more likely to be diagnosed and tested (which is a standard procedure when diagnosing someone with something neurodivergent). People who are highly intelligent, but don't have any disorder, are less likely to be tested. I have an IQ a bit higher than that (I also have evidence, but that's not the point), but I wasn't primarily tested for my IQ, but because I have OCPD and comorbid OCD, which made be more prone to being tested and conspicuous. Just for further clarification: you generally said that intelligence and autism or linked whatsoever, which isn't true. If one takes your comment literally and out of context, then yes, a diagnosis and IQ testing go hand-in-hand.

[@Raven-pr6vd]

Amazing that you know ''most people'' and how they are and their age.

[@Hiro_515]

​@@sonicmaths8285As far as I am aware, there is currently a correlation between both fluid and crystallized intelligence with aspergers. I'm wondering where you got the info that disproves this?

[@sonicmaths8285]

@@Hiro_515 My gosh, there obviously isn’t one. Through common sense and some (proper) research you will arrive at the same conclusion. Also, you seemingly don’t understand statistics, so let’s look at that purely speculative phenomenon closer: Suppose there exists a “correlation” (mark/highlight this word), then this doesn’t mean just because you have Asperger’s you automatically are more knowledgeable and intelligent then the average person. It would just primarily show us that there exist people who also are intelligent and have Asperger’s. If otherwise, then we have the situation as I have already mentioned above. Correlation isn’t causality, which is assumed here, but this isn’t true at all. Asperger (or autism in general) doesn’t imply intelligence in the least. There exist way more Asperger-people with average IQ scores then there are otherwise. It would highly interest me where you have found your information proving this ridiculousness.

[@flameepidemic4839]

Shes actually so pretty and has a nice voice and nice humor. Feels like my friends little sister id love to be friends with her! She seems amazing and has my energy!

[@DGneoseeker1]

Teletubbies though...

[@K-pop187]

@@DGneoseeker1don’t judge ppl. Autistic ppl are often drawn towards acting and doing younger things. It doesn’t change anything about her

[@laylajewelyanne7829]

@@DGneoseeker1 what’s wrong with that???

[@Jillickle]

@@DGneoseeker1 I love kids shows, I am a kid myself. Have you seen the 40 yr old adults liking bluey.

[@Nick-dx2pt]

@@DGneoseeker1 genuinely what's wrong with that????

[@eva_pruiett]

I love how open and honest she is. I wanna be her friend. She seems so relatable. “Everyone needs to lighten up. Get colorful.” -Ellie

[@rosiebaybie6245]

She’s a genius and a bean! Get this girl a KZbin channel!

[@Livikyu]

Her joy is infectious!

[@Shivayoudestroyme]

Autism isn't contagious please don't spread disinformation on this youtube channel. What's next, vaccines cause autism? Please go be a jerk elsewhere. Thanks.

[@grantelbart477]

Yeah she should be a youtuber with that kind of joy

[@pumfeethermodynamics3286]

When she switched from talking about that PBS kids show to a fly that got stuck in paint I couldnt help but laugh. That is so relatable. Normally autistic people will be happy to ramble about an interest for a while but when you also have adhd, its very easy to get distracted and jump between special interests.

[@user-sg6sv9oi6i]

pumfeethermodynamics3286 - Exactly 💯

[@campediem]

I feel so bad for her because her family don't listen to her when she's talking about her interests or when they just tell her to shush. as a neurodivergent person, that is one of the worst things ever for me. I hope she has friends who will listen to her talking about anime :D

[@folv6631]

I think they care, but they also want to help her develop the basic level of control and social awareness that helps her relate to others for her benefit. I love marvel super heroes, always have. But as an adult, I am aware that it would be confusing to just start spouting off random marvel facts at my job or during social events where other people have dozens of different interests that don't pertain to the current event we are attending. Everyone has interests, sure. But not every event is a time to talk about your interests. That's just normal life, and I am glad to hear they are helping her adjust to that so that she doesn't run into complications later in life when she meets new people who don't know her (who will be far less understanding in most cases)

[@aurayukisora]

Yeah it can be unfair and lonely sometimes. To just have your special interest hushed up. And then what if you never are allowed to talk about it? Why can’t we have more of a balance at least.?

[@gracedonnelly2571]

I'm autistic as well, and seeing her be happy and not afraid to be herself makes me filled with Joy. I've dealt with a lot of self-esteem issues and isolation from the world because of my diagnosis, but I'm slowly learning to "feel like a rainbow" again to put in Ellie's words, and videos like these help me to reach that feeling♥️

[@Hellohihey670]

You are beautiful just the way you are 🥰 Don’t be ashamed of your personality! God loves you like His own child ❤️ I’m glad the video helped you

[@gracedonnelly2571]

@@Hellohihey670 Aw thank you, that's very sweet!

[@laceandribbonsviolin]

I’m so glad! And I love your name🤗🥰

[@Emujin_2508]

I'm autistic as well

[@dantaylor333]

She should have her own youtube channel, she is brilliant in front of the camera

[@rissadingram4548]

She has star quality for sure. And as far as autism goes I’d like to just show this or her to everyone I’ve hear make an ignorant comment like when a family member told me my son was “too smart” to be autistic when we had some concerns. He’s finally speaking and more than likely has sensory processing disorder and yes he’s very intelligent and just a joy to be around but I can’t stand the ignorance and misinformation. And I’m not trying to be negative but people on the spectrum are so unique and there’s so many different levels and different personalities and strengths and quite frankly they’re beautiful souls , too bad some see it as a negative reflection on them. I want to say well you’re not that smart so don’t worry no one thinks he’s getting any intelligence from you anyway 🙄🙄🙄

[@dantaylor333]

@@rissadingram4548 It reminds me of what my mum said, so many of us are on some level, we are all unique. I went for an aspergers assesment because of some sensory overload issues and my score was only 2 points below the amount needed for a diagnosis of asd, 24 when 26 is needed, but I have spent 40 years convincing the world that I am like everyone else I have got too good at it maybe. Life is a mixed bag. I am sure your son is a joy and I hope he likes being unique

[@hypnotoad28]

@@dantaylor333 I think a lot more of us are on the spectrum than most people would imagine.

[@AndreyGuild]

She does actually, its called prepareyourchairs unfortunately she doesn't really upload videos maybe she'll read these comments and do it more Or maybe she's not 18 yet so comments are disabled and she doesn't know how awesome she it

[@yepitsme1979]

@@AndreyGuild I just spoke to her and she is on board! 🤩so yay!

[@eleegee]

Omg. She’s just like me. I legit almost cried when I read the description because I was like, wow - that’s me. I’m 16 and I still play with dolls, just like she still watches cartoons. Like her, it feels like there’s something I “missed”. I’ve had the exact same experience with the girls in school doing things like smoking, getting jobs and boyfriends, and me just standing in the corner being like - did I miss something? Hope this makes sense. I don’t know. This was just such a powerful video. I feel less alone now. Thank you.

[@mrtrollnator123]

Don't smoke you'll regret it

[@LynxPlaysYT]

Smoking is a horrible life long addiction that will haunt the user, same goes with alcohol.

[@LynxPlaysYT]

⁠@azimpremji1514Agree speech therapy is very important and improved my speaking a ton but one year they left so now I slip up on some of my words and now I have an accent. When I play online games people always think I'm from another country and they always ask if I'm French or assume I'm French, I find it funny.

[@adinugroho382]

Hey im on my late 20s and still watching anime. Nothing wrong with that

[@notredameandcoltsfan564]

Same. I'm 19 and I'm currently watching Disney Junior

[@mylovemachine]

She is so joyful and funny. She should have her own youtube channel to cheer us all up.

[@amadeusasimov1364]

Why do like anime? "It's cooler versions of kid shows, with swearing and cursing and super powers." Yep, that's the best dang anime summary I've ever heard! She's fantastic! I hope as she gets older, she keeps embracing herself and learning to enjoy the friendships of those who truly care about her. She definitely is a shining rainbow of life, and I hope she keeps building that confidence. The world needs more beautiful people like her!

[@sirmoony5633]

You sure? I mean, any kind of animation are not all made for kids in mind! They are just a medium, not a yin-yang genre! LOL

[@rodripaez6439]

literally

[@quanleandinglean6950]

@@sirmoony5633 wut

[@sirmoony5633]

@@quanleandinglean6950 Oh, it is just art! You're probably confused! Ohohohoho! LOL

[@quanleandinglean6950]

@@sirmoony5633 i am confused, but what is yin-yang you were talking about?

[@dim953]

The only "problem" this girl has is that she's in high school and is dealing with trying to conform to all her peers' expectations. And those expectations are predicated on shallow social constructs formed in naive, young minds. Once she escapes that constant influence, she'll realize that there's absolutely nothing wrong with her, and that being herself is the greatest gift she can share with everyone. I love her.

[@thereaper2762]

Totally agree! She's an individual, she is herself, just let her be. She's so sweet and would be a blast to be around. Unfortunately someone has told her her whole life that she's different, somethings wrong, and that in itself changes the brain. But I think she's awesome. She will go places

[@fbiagent3998]

As a person in highschool, high schoolers are so judgmental. It's like a competition everyday going to school to be popular or trying to be cool and act like someone you aren't, specifically American highschool.

[@thereaper2762]

@@fbiagent3998 You are correct! But have you tried other countries high schools? They're the exact same. Also, everyone is judgemental AFTER high school, but trust me, you will find a point where you wont give a crap anymore and THEN you will be free and happier than ever. People told me I'd be lucky to have 2 real friends as an adult, and they were right. My 2 friends don't care what I do or say or how I act they stick around and don't care about what's "popular" and everyone else will use you then ignore you, sooo screw em! Remember these words and come back to say "Hi" one day

[@dethkon]

How do you know any of that? Are you her friend IRL, or are you just writing fan fiction about a person you don’t even know?

[@Realifesaiyan1]

I completely agree. I was a male version of her. I drew a lot of parallels with the way she is and how I grew up. I adapted but it takes time. You build confidence and skills over time. It’s not easy but everyone has their own struggle. She different but I don’t think she has a “learning disability” or autism. I hope she understands that although she has a different way of seeing the world it’s a gift not a hinderance.

[@wvaquerano]

She is so beautiful and smart. Congrats Mom, you’ve done a great job!

[@1111fairy]

My daughter is diagnosed with dyslexia & adhd but I really think she has autism. And her body language, talking style, and personality is SO MUCH like this girl, its insane.

[@coreypetersen4407]

I love this girls entire personality. I wish everyone in the world had her attitude and positivity!

[@CovertExpertiseArtiMarziali]

To be honest, she looks and sounds like a freaking genius.

[@pripyat.sadboi8092]

she acts normal. idk is she really autistic. Shes like a 20 yr old that acts like a kid and very jolly

[@punkgrl325]

@@pripyat.sadboi8092 That's extremely common for those on the spectrum.

[@hlogilehlogonolo5438]

@@pripyat.sadboi8092 I swear if the title didn’t say she was Autistic I wouldn’t of realised

[@URWELCOME]

Nopee

[@CovertExpertiseArtiMarziali]

@Ryan Alex the way she explain things and how she confront everything with such creativity.

[@maxipadi42069]

What she said about just wanting to have the right answer really teared me up. One of humanity’s biggest problem is how we constantly say this is right and that’s wrong or IM right and YOURE wrong. It’s a terrible mindset. Thanks again Chris 😊

[@TheKingLives]

Managed to put a smile on my face with this one. Great personality 🙏

[@reyana83]

As a mum of daughters with ADHD/high functioning autism. Thank you for bringing awareness to the matter . Its a hidden disability and a lot of girls go undiagnosed.

[@yepitsme1979]

Thank you momma! That is exactly why we did it 🥰 hugs

[@diversitycandle5708]

This girl is absolutely beautiful. Inside and out. Never change Ellie

[@panicrev555]

She's adorable. She'll do just fine when she gets out of high school. Once she figures out her creative genius she'll bloom.

[@cvshflogang5894]

9:02 - beyond profound and I hope all people can adapt this thinking. She’ll be a fantastic person in whatever profession she chooses!

[@eswan8900]

Another girl like me. ❤️ I describe autism very similarly. It’s like taking a test that you didn’t study for and you struggle to know the right answers while everyone else passes it with flying colors. Also “organized chaos” is so accurate.

[@wolfbanesons]

Organized chaos is the best description I have ever heard 💀

[@an7hony757]

How tragically boring would this world be if everyone like Ellie was "fixed". I need more people like Ellie in my life. ❤️

[@CrazyPolarBear82]

I like the bubbly vibe I get from her and she is pretty which makes me think she will be fine. You aren't annoying, you are just different and trust me there are people out here in the real world(not high school) that appreciate that.

[@LT-qt5xj]

as a therapist with autism, adhd and anxiety too, I feel you so deeply Ellie! and hope things are better for you now, that you attract the sparkling rainbow energy you put out. if you'd ever like a penpal/older sis figure in your awkward army, do reach out xx would be so happy to exchange letters and good vibes. with love from singapore!

[@sarahnawaz6925]

There is literally nothing wrong with her ,she doesn't need to feel like she need to improve herself she is already amazing

[@houseis]

Yea it seems like she has aspergers not autism. My friend whose autistic can't really talk to people normally like she can

[@rk8276]

@@houseis that’s why it’s called Autism spectrum … it’s literally a spectrum from mild to moderate. Everyone is different.

[@xxphhhxx6921]

She does need to improve

[@TyRiders2]

@@xxphhhxx6921 on....

[@TerrickSmith2005]

@@xxphhhxx6921 on what?

[@mypersonalaccount4934]

All of the comments are saying that she is wholesome, but we can't overlook the fact that her family is wholesome too! She has very kind and supportive mother, and her younger brother is also awesome. Good self esteem starts from good family.

[@TerranceBhS]

Absolutely!

[@yepitsme1979]

Thank you! We have always let her be HER! She is the best. Everyone LOVES ELLIE!

[@oliviamatthew4516]

@@Charmander009 Tons of amazing people come from the Moron religion. The leaders may be corrupt, but most of the followers of Mormonism are solid. :p That said, tons of geniuses are autistic leaning. Not all of them are over dopamined fireballs of psychosis.

[@jianlisa4885]

Exactly!! Her family is amazing!! ❤️

[@katerose8]

@@Charmander009 you do know and understand the autistic spectrum correct? Maybe not? It’s a whole spectrum with so many varying levels and can be shown differently between the male and female genders. A lot of autistic people are very very bright intelligent people. You can look up famous people with autism who did or were apart or very big things.

[@CMDRBonbon]

Right away, I saw a lot of myself in her. It's funny to hear her metaphor about not seeing the same file everyone else does, because I often describe my body as missing the blueprint on how its supposed to act.

[@sperk01]

she is raw in the most charming and cute way possible... and im not just trying to be nice...

[@frankbpook9370]

Smart, intelligent, happy, funny and open. What a nice person.

[@kairu5607]

So true, she’s great!

[@cop-doc601]

Better than most people

[@Dranamolous]

4:35 To anyone that wants to know what Autism is, she gives the best explanation I have ever heard. Autism is one of the most difficult conditions to define and explain and she nailed it.

[@BETORAMIREZ664]

It's funny!!! Deep depression an anxiety kinda feels the same way when making the simplest decision like changing lanes when driving or paying for groceries at the register.

[@AlexFromnic]

That was a horrible explanation that was just not knowing the answer on a test and feeling self conscious about it

[@jonasscheuer7639]

Being autistic in a neurotypical world is like being a penguin trapped on land in an ostrich farm. All clumsy and overwhelmed while the ostrichs run around elegantly. Now switch the scene and put the ostrichs and penguins in the water.

[@brickalmonds3531]

@@AlexFromnic it was a metaphor for social interaction

[@AlexFromnic]

@@brickalmonds3531 Yeah. Not autism.

[@simonamayaprice]

as a fellow autistic individual, i deeply relate to Ellie's experience, and it's great to see people like us represented accurately on a popular youtube channel :)

[@brentjohnson7044]

This made me smile SO MUCH. Ellie's metaphors are astonishingly insightful.

[@ArgentinaPrimermundo]

I could listen to her for hours and not get tired. Her face, expressions and way of looking are captivating

[@nataliemanis203]

It breaks my heart how focused she is on confirming to the world and “doing things right”. You don’t need to change a THING about yourself. When you grow up you can create a world that confirms to you, instead of you feeling like you need to conform to the world! You are special, you are unique, and you are a rare find. Don’t ever let anyone take that away from you ❤️❤️❤️

[@laceandribbonsviolin]

I never thought about making a world that conforms to me! 😍🥰❤️😍I think I’ll go do that now.

[@ducdashot1239]

its always important to love and accept yourself but not changing yourself and trying to make the world conform to you is an optimistic but naive ideal. the world wont conform to you but its important to not erase everything that makes you who you are, dealing with autism is all about finding a middle ground

[@jacquelinescourageousworld3848]

Natalie 💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️ ❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚 You put it in perspective for a lot of different people in the world 🌎 today.

[@InDieTasten]

​@Emularis I completely agree, and would like to add that it's always a balance of both. In this interview, it's barely noticable that she has a special condition, apart from some strange contradictory statements. But I assume it's because she's already worked so hard on trying to fit in. Also changing the world around you isn't simple if you aren't accepted in the world. It might get easier with time, idk. But I do hope she doesn't conform to the boring lifes of so many people and forgets about the bright and colorful spirit most people push away after school, because that's not something "adults" do.

[@88heisenberg88]

That's a dumb ideology.

[@CEO_FADeD]

She's just absolutely beautiful and adorable in every way. Never change, miss Ellie 🥰🥰🥰

[@FletcherBullock-fp4uv]

When Ellie Said "I'm just over here watching Teletubbies" Teletubbies Is A British TV Show Made By Ragdoll Productions And Created By Anne Wood And Andrew Davenport. It First Premiered On BBC2 On 31st March 1997

[@rrrondleman]

That’s awesome

[@tadanohitohitogr8450]

I am a boy with autism and I relate SO MUCH WITH HER I really wish she could be my friend

[@maeborowski1315]

SAME

[@maeborowski1315]

@@CandyMan2001 it is, bc the way girls are raised forces them to mask. but that's not always the case

[@yeska420ne]

"I do wish I could be a little bit more mature and think about stuff, but it's so boring" she seems cool af n super chill

[@cannedbees8974]

Okay but I seriously feel like me and her are the same??! Everything she talks about (especially organized chaos, liking kids shows, feeling awkward, wishing to know what she’s doing, expressing herself with outfits and just over all being a glass-half-full person) is exactly how I feel all the time! It really meant a lot to find at least one person out there who thinks and acts just like me; I have ADD and severe anxiety (and while I’m not diagnosed with autism, a lot of my friends/close family do tell me I seem to be on that spectrum) so I definitely see where the things she talks about are coming from. I’m super happy that I found her story, and I hope to hear more about her one day to see how she’s doing :)) /gen

[@johannyrivas9607]

​@AbdulRahman-lv5pjwhat is that? herb name?

[@danika9411]

​@@johannyrivas9607 He probably means this stuff that is in brokkoli, sulphoraphan I think it was. People with autism seem to have a deficiency, but so far no one knows why.

[@julianspada]

This girl is so beautiful and wise inside and out I hope she finds true supportive people in her life even if it doesn’t end up being her family

[@DarkenedAndrew]

She’s so cute, and is honestly 1000% cooler than the big majority of people I’ve ever known.

[@emcohnway]

Please don't infantilise autism

[@chumbue6537]

You say that as if you spent anytime talking to the people you've "known"

[@hhshum1238]

it gonna be so much fun if you "only" hang out with kind of us for a day or two. Meh, you gonna learn when you meet one. I guess all ADHDER know what I was referring to.

[@LSK2K]

Hub material

[@marcuhsmancias3236]

@@LSK2K ayo 😳

[@MegaLadyv]

She sounds like me and having adhd you have this level of enthusiasm that neurotypical people don’t get 😂Don’t ever lose that about yourself! Thanks for sharing

[@SuperCosmicboy100]

hey buddy im a american white boy can we be friendz

[@LynxPlaysYT]

I wished more people dressed like this, it shows that they care for their appearance also the fact it looks more impressive and formal.

[@edwin99901]

And respectful, and not like how the evils of society want women to dress... like these music videos you see today.

[@LynxPlaysYT]

@@edwin99901 agree

[@kalenaaa]

Wow, she behaves almost exactly as my daughter. The mannerisms, way of talking, bigger than life personality. I love their mother/daughter relationship too. She's so sweet!

[@PositiveAlgorithm-ef8hw]

When kids are school act like she’s annoying they’re so jealous of her

[@mariacb1992]

I feel like we could've been friends if we were the same age and at the same place. She's great.

[@Nemokiddy]

I feel the same 😁

[@ratoftouille6934]

right lmao i want to watch some anime w/ her

[@coloradostatesenatorsteven7443]

Face the wall

[@Airwave2k2]

No you wouldn't

[@ratoftouille6934]

Airwave2k2 ?

[@PomsNTomsMom92]

Seeing the effect Chris has on people is fantastic. Inspiring.

[@YaNoSeNiQuienSoy]

¡Sí! Verlo me hace pensar "ser empático no es tan difícil ¿verdad?

[@cindydaggett3514]

I'm the same way. I'm easily distracted and forget what i am talking about. Unless i want to learn about something i forget what i learned the next day. Your not alone girl.I wish i could hug you right now.

[@user-sg6sv9oi6i]

cindydaggett3514 - I have ADHD, and I lose track of my thoughts as well. It's not easy having ADHD, yet I also am very sensitive and aware of others' feelings. To me, it is a gift. I have learned to accept and embrace it. I wish this for everyone who finds they have similar challenges. ❤️🫂

[@tamonthompson7599]

Such a beautiful person Ellie I wish everyone was like you🥰 your mind and actions are beautiful

[@jadenyuki4117]

I came back to this to say how much I love this girl. Her and I are exactly the same in so many ways, she’s so sweet and she’s gonna be such a wonderful adult who makes the world a better place.

[@stewartmatthews1551]

Very true

[@ploopybear]

ya I was diagnosed with the exact same 3 disorders and this comment section is pretty awesome

[@legxxhunter8372]

You a girl too?

[@corpmobb4134]

@@ploopybear I genuinely wish you were my girl

[@ploopybear]

@@corpmobb4134 thanks I'm a dude sorry. also I think the having 2 brothers is a big part of it

[@angiefrancis8633]

Ellie is an amazing person! I also have autism/aspergers and anxiety and I can definitely see myself in her. I’m super talkative and I’m really awkward around people, there are so many things that she talked about that I relate to.

[@christopherhubbard256]

I have Autism.

[@Coentjemons]

I wish this was available when i was younger.... the way she explained how her mind works, is really close to mine... She's lovely.

[@jessicakeskemety22]

My son is autistic and my stepdaughter is (I personally feel undiagnosed Autistic) and it’s so nice to see a mom that loves her child for who they are, and also SO nice to see an autistic daughter who says she appreciates her moms help-because I always worry I’m pushing my son to be someone that he isn’t!! Always appreciate these videos and blatant honesty from people who want to teach others, and know that these are beautiful BEAUTIFUL people that deserve kindness, love, and inclusivity.

[@minochanel]

She seems pretty normal. She looks so confident and happy. I think that she had a wonderful family.

[@acolourfulbrain2168]

a) I wish this video had been there for me when I was in high school so so long ago, when I was struggling to feel belonging. b) Would love to see an update interview with Ellie! She is just pure joy and delight.

[@analucialagos5390]

Omg I love her. She's so sweet. Just a soul who wants to spread love and happiness. Good for her!

[@AlanComfort-bs4lk]

“All my friends are planning to get married and I’m just like, UNICORNS!” Yep I’m autistic.

[@samanthaadams3351]

I was diagnosed this yeah when I was 36. I’m so freaking happy to see a girl like me who dgaf about what people think of her. She’s amazing. I wish I had a sibling like her or her brother

[@mfriedrich2012]

What’s really cool is she seems genuinely happy, and happier than most of her teenage peers.

[@goofball2228]

She’s like me. I’m autistic, have ADHD, and OCD. I relate to her a lot.

[@TheDarksteel94]

I come back here every now and then, because I can relate to Ellie so much! She's so much like me (or am I like her?) that it almost feels strange. But it's so nice to know that I'm not alone!

[@DemonicCheezit]

When I look at her, I see myself. I’ve been diagnosed with everything she has, and her personality matches so much with mine. I’d be friends with this person.

[@wolfbanesons]

Same

[@user-tx5kz5lv5r]

Me too

[@saishuu.u5717]

Same

[@theelitecipherfan300dude2]

Same

[@sebas4951]

Same

[@FallenActual]

honestly she seems normal to me if not more mature than most people her age. Edit: didn't realize how many likes this comment has gotten thank you to every and as well to all the people commenting nice things. Edit edit: love how the comments got so Salty over a genuiene comment, just sad 😔

[@Pr1est0fDoom]

Yeah, it's like Chris said, once she gets to college she's gonna be fine.

[@Rose-zh5xg]

@@kceyz yeah... I think she's far from dumb, but people like her don't think the same way as most and it comes off as annoying and people that are uneducated about autism may think she's coming off as an attention seeker... Some people seem to think it's all about IQ and academic intelligence, you can be intelligent and not understand social rules, which just makes it even more difficult for them to fit in

[@chaomaster11]

Every autistic child has heard "mature than most people her age" lmao... Nearly a trigger (not seriously) at this point!! I don't wanna be "mature," I wanted to be my age. :(

[@lucasfinato8300]

She's genuine and smart, most girls at her age are pieces of arrogant stupidity

[@chaomaster11]

@@lucasfinato8300 complaining that teenaged girls are arrogant while being the most arrogant trash sack himself, very classic incel

[@funnydylan9834]

I like her. Because I’m also autistic. And I agree with all the things she said in this video. I was diagnosed around 5 years of age. I love music and I’ve been playing guitar and bass. I believe music is the sounds of the universe and humans use those sounds into art. I would bond with her a lot and I also like to make friends too. 😊👍🏻

[@yank.tasaka4701]

Ellie, you are just amaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing girl! Keep being who you are and do not let anybody take off your shine, because you are such a star!

[@Dranamolous]

She has a point…What IF giraffes ruled the world instead of apes?!?!

[@Graysett]

Buildings would be a lot taller, and a lot more like tents I think.

[@Dranamolous]

@@joeh858 Not in the colloquial sense but biologically humans are classified under the family Hominid which is a classification of “great apes”.

[@MagnoliaPantherWoman]

I was thinking the same thing. It reminds me of Becky Chambers' Wayfarers series, especially book 4 "The Galaxy, and the Ground Within" that has a giraffe-like main character among others.

[@Ricardoslips]

Pointless thing to think about. Will not help any problems out species is facing.

[@MagnoliaPantherWoman]

@@Ricardoslips Ah, but creative breaks, silly humor, imagination, and fun help fuel the people in the cause. We get some of our best ideas after downtime or rest and relaxation.

[@HoshPak]

She's so adorable being herself.

[@europh]

Fr

[@b_f_d_d]

for real though

[@PositiveAlgorithm-ef8hw]

Shout out to the amazing parents and brothers too! I bet they encourage her to be herself

[@karebear395]

Oh my gosh I love her!! Ellie you are a joy!! You are an inspiration to me! I love your outlook on life and I think you are so beautiful inside and out!! Please keep spreading your love and keep being a beautiful bright light!! Much love from Florida!!

[@Handler1300]

I wish there were more people like her at my school, everybody is so concerned about stuff that doesn't matter. its a breath of fresh air to see someone who doesn't fall victim to that . ❤ From Australia

[@Madisoneil]

My husband has autism as well, and I love it about him. He is so goofy and different, I love how he thinks about things. We give each other different perspectives on life. This girl makes such similar silly jokes and brightens the day the same way my husband does! Would love to have this girl in my life, anyone who does is so lucky!

[@johnnyboy-ws3we]

I myself have autism

[@bathory168]

¿Tonto? ._.

[@bigboypal]

I'd like to thank this girl for starting my journey to get a diagnosis. My brother has much more severe autism and my family didn't pay attention to my peculiarities as they would've otherwise in part because I seemed fully functional in comparison. When I was diagnosed my family vehemently refused to accept the diagnosis, and that's what has happened in a way every time I tried to ask help for my peculiarities, but knowing I'm not alone and that Asperger's doesn't imply atrocious maladjustment to everyday life like I was led to believe really got me through. Once again thank you so much.

[@stephenelcock7082]

Your story is so similar to mine, and it stopped me in my tracks. I'm so proud of you internet stranger! My younger brother has very severe autism and because of that (and all my parents' limited attention going to him) my symptoms were just sort of brushed under the rug since I comparatively was "normal" to quote my mom. You're not alone, and I always love coming across other people who understand this struggle. Currently my parents and my therapist won't believe me since "I make eye contact and am not super quiet and having meltdowns constantly". It's ridiculous. But this gives me some dash of hope

[@yepitsme1979]

Thank you! This is exactly why we did it! Love you all!!!🥰

[@darinherrick9224]

Not sure how old you are but I've got Asperger's, my wife is ADHD, I'm 39, and right now my wife and I are playing Hyper Light Drifter together. So I want to assure you that there ARE people like you out there who understand you and will accept you as you are. When I was a teenager people thought I would never get married, never hold a job, never be successful in life, because my aspergers was just too severe.

[@naominibogie4620]

This video made me so happy. What a lovely perspective one life. I wish more people were like Ellie. 🥰

[@enfieldjohn101]

Wow! What a great video! It kinda made me cry, but in a good way. It's touching to see how people like her are finally starting to get positive attention like this. I grew up in the 70's before people were even trying to understand and accept people like her and like me.

[@Eyelash85]

This girl would make an excellent youtuber. She could start talking about animes or even computer games (if she likes so). She would lighten a lot of her viewers day.

[@clarissacuellar1047]

I relate to Ellie so much. I also have autism and I feel the same way about neurotypicals. I love the way Ellie presents herself and I would love to be friends with her.

[@jaynemarie81]

I love this kid! So sweet, intelligent, kind and innocent - we need more people like you, Ellie! 💞

[@monetknight1424]

this video calmed me and made me feel so whole, i don’t know how to explain it. thank you for this, i truly enjoyed it.

[@Moderator.]

She can be classified as "Pure human" I wish I could be her friend forever!

[@cjfromgtasanadreas]

IT'S SO HILLARIOUS when she in a way makes fun of "normal" people, for example, when she said "okay, this was fun, we should talk again another time" the way she said okay was funny, it's amazing to see she enjoys herself and doesn't think she needs to be like other people, it shows and it's great!

[@sugercrash653]

well shes potting you in youre place NURMEEEEeeeee

[@sugercrash653]

normieeeee

[@sugercrash653]

miieee mie e e e

[@BitOfUltraviolence]

Her mother seems to be trying to coach her to be what she deems as 'normal' which she already stated on the video. Hopefully the girl is not affected too much by that kind of negative energy.

[@CJBVD]

@@sugercrash653 has anybody ever told you that you're annoying?

[@Degnique]

I have the same diagnosis; only been recently diagnosed too and now at almost 30 years old, watching her gives me such relief to know I'm not the only one, that I'm not alone.

[@AsymptoteInverse]

Ellie's enthusiastic, and she knows how to cope with life. I wish her all the best!

[@miahammonds525]

I love how Ellie is able to embrace her awkwardness and is not afraid to admit her true self to the world. I think it’s safe to say that we could all learn a thing or two about her. ❤

[@satriaamiluhur622]

"I love anime" Oh, she's a cultured person then

[@shrek19yearsago78]

90% of kids and teens nowadays like Anime

[@CelesteOfTheYellow]

@@shrek19yearsago78 maybe 55%, in my guess.

[@elliottjackson1077]

@@shrek19yearsago78 I'm an adult and like anime haha

[@servor3313]

@@shrek19yearsago78 be quiet i knew about anime since 2009 before all of these kids

[@servor3313]

@@shrek19yearsago78 Back when i started watching anime it was 5% im bascially the daddy of everyone watching anime now that started after 2015

[@justcasris6991]

she's just normal, like when she talks about therapy she treats her autism like it's a major issue when it really isn't, she's her own person who deserves to be respected for exactly who she is. like i mean, there's nothing wrong with her, there's something wrong with the world around her

[@burtonthegrape9217]

I remember being that age and doing and being similar to her, I'm older now and I still do things people consider childish and immature but that's something that I prize because I kept my imagination and as a writer I love that. Hope she is well, always stay strong and learn wherever you can

[@tinflowers]

It's ok, I'm a 37 year old who still watches Rocko's Modern Life and Rugrats.

[@et2009bc]

I find this commendable

[@93CarpeDiem]

I'm 26, these are gold shows. Also Hey! Arnold.

[@user-pu1bs9eh7v]

Rugrats is surprisingly fun as an adult because of the adults.

[@jskd2953]

Rugrats is a classic!

[@FirstnameLastname-rf8bf]

I think everyone my age watches that. It's not unusual at all. I on the other hand straight up watch Bluey. Plenty of reasons. Go ahead, ludge me. I really don't care.

[@seblivedash]

I'm glad comments are back, I've been waiting for this a lot, I just wanted to say I really hope every special human being that has been interviewed in this channel is doing great and also everyone else! Love you all!! 👍👍👍 Hope you have an excellent day or night 🌃

[@theandyandshanshow4609]

I can empathise with this girl as I know what it is like to live with a disability. This was such an inspiring video thank you for sharing, and promoting people with difficulties. 😃👍 Keep supporting people and be kind. Because the kindness you show to other people always has a way of coming back to you.❤