Diagnosis Doubt
Many conditions are diagnosed based on symptoms and presentation rather than with a conclusive diagnostic test. When you are diagnosed in this way it’s easy to experience diagnosis doubt. These[…]
Many conditions are diagnosed based on symptoms and presentation rather than with a conclusive diagnostic test. When you are diagnosed in this way it’s easy to experience diagnosis doubt. These[…]
Sensory processing difficulties occur when the brain has difficulty processing and responding to sensory input. This is common in autistic people and people with ADHD. A sensory diet is a[…]
So what is hyperfocus? Hyperfocus is a state of extreme concentration on an activity for an extended period of time. It is commonly observed in people with ADHD. In this[…]
I have some news. In September I was diagnosed with ADHD. So I am both autistic and have ADHD. I am fascinated by neurodiversity and passionate about finding comfortable ways[…]
Is autistic masking a bad thing? Autistic masking is when an autistic person masks or camouflages their autistic behaviours in order to fit in with non autistic or neurotypical people.[…]
In this video ‘What Is An Autistic Meltdown’ I’m answering these questions: What is an autistic meltdown? How does it differ from a tantrum? What does an autistic meltdown look[…]
Do you have sensory overload? Anybody can experience sensory overload. However it is a particular problem for autistic people, people with sensory processing disorder and other neurodiversities. For those people[…]
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Hi I'm Purple Ella
I'm disabled and I make videos about my life with autism, ADHD and chronic illness (hEDS)
My mission is:
-To encourage disabled people to know that they are enough
- To prevent suffering by educating everyone about our conditions
I live with my husband Mr Purple, our three children, our cat Katsu and Coco my autism assistance dog.