Ella, Author at Purple Ella

Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome: My Story

by Ella
in Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder
— 29 May, 2020

I first suffered symptoms of hypermobile ehlers danlos syndrome (hEDS) when I was eight. I was finally diagnosed aged 41. This is my story, a lifetime of pain and other[…]

by Ella
in Autistic Spectrum
— 22 May, 2020

In today’s video I’m discussing autism and functioning labels. Functioning labels are often used to describe autistic people. Terms like low functioning and high functioning. They are used to describe[…]

by Ella
in Autistic Spectrum · Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder
— 15 May, 2020

I wrote about some of the challenges we face in this post Here is an article about another interabled couple

by Ella
in Autistic Spectrum
— 8 May, 2020

I have a very exciting video for this week. I’ve collaborated with fellow autistic YouTuber Yo Samdy Sam to answer your autistic parenting questions. We are talking babies, birth, the[…]

by Ella
in Autistic Spectrum
— 1 May, 2020

Dogs are often used to support autistic children and adults in a variety of ways. We find our dog Coco incredibly beneficial for me and my youngest autistic child. So[…]

by Ella
in Lifestyle
— 24 Apr, 2020

We are living in very strange times. A lot is uncertain. Dealing with uncertainty and change can be especially difficult for autistic people. I’ve been working hard, finding strategies to[…]