Five Ways To Support Autistic People| Purple Ella
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Published 2019-04-05
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Hi I'm Purple Ella and my family is an autism family with three out of five of us on the autistic spectrum. I also have a connective tissue disorder (HSD). So life can be a challenge but also a lot of fun.
Helpful links
The National Autistic Society - autism.org.uk/
Hypermobility Syndromes Association - hypermobility.org/
All Comments (21)
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1. Ask what we need 2. Learn language preferences 3. Be patient with us, social communication can be difficult, that’s the way we communicate 4. Let us set our own expectations - what we capable of, want to achieve and want support for 5. Listen to us, not specialists
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We autistic folks are "experts by experience". Totally agree with this! I wish people would respect this at, for example, work in respect of reasonable adjustments.
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Thank you for this. I have an autistic friend and never know how to help. I appreciate this very much.
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I'm not an autistic person, but I know how it feels to be bullied, not included & being left alone. Those are some of the cruel things you would do to a person. I decide to be the change and support & love every person who needs it. I take a vow.
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"Ask us what we need" is where ive struggled with acceptance
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That was said brilliantly, thank you purple Ella, I am definitely going to share this with people. I am autistic and I love hearing your insights and points of view on autism so thank you for taking the time to explain things so well :)
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I appreciate your ability to create content which shares valuable information and gets right to the point. Well done, this is a excellent contribution to educating any one willing to learn.
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Thank U for your advice. I am currently new to working in supporting people living with autism and similar challenges. Your advice will definitely help me with my support and help I can give. Kia ora from Aotearoa (New Zealand)👍👍
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@Purple Ella you hit the nail in the head i have autism also all i can see people like us need structure in our life in order for things to feel comfortable in our life also there are many types of Autism in the Spectrum but i am not a Doctor who specializing in this area but thank you for the video your are very honest would your views and also this can help a lot of people open up would themselves.
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Thank you for being in our lives Your tips are very helpful 🤗 Love your videos keep it up😁👍
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So true about the person with autism setting their own expectations
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Thank you for sharing this! Your perspective & input is VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!
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Agreed, Tonie! Great video Ella!!! Well said on SO many levels! 👍
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Thanks Purple Ella! Presented with clarity...
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I,m autistic I get stressed or anxious sometime but things to do if ever I do that is go 1. Have a tea ☕ or coffee ☕ with a snack 2. Go for a walk 🚶♂️ and to the shop for something 3. Go on 📲 Social Media 4. Go to an exercise class 5. Have a few lagers 🍺
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Great video. Studying to be a support worker, so love this xxxx
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TODAY IS THE DAY..... IM SENDING THIS VIDEO TO ALL THE PEOPLE IN MY LIFE WHO CLAIM THEY HAVE MY BACK... BUT DO NOT UNDERSTAND ME, AND SO INSTEAD THEY DONT LISTEN TO ME.. THEY THINK I AM BEOKEN AND COULDNT POSSAB;U UNDERSTAND WHAT I NEED LET ALONE SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO TELL THEM HOW TO PLEASE ACCOMADATE MY LIFE ACCORDING TO MY PERSONAL NEEDS BASED ON MY OWN JOURNY THROUGH LIFE ON THE SPECTRUM. SORRY FOR ANY MISSPELLINGS OR WHATEVER... IM SHAKING AND CRYING AND NEEDED CAPS TO SEE WHAT I AM TYPING.
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thank you again ella, i really enjoy your videos! they are really helpful for a NT person like me. i personally like number 5 :)
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"We are on your internet......ooon...yooouuur...internet!" xD had a good laugh, thanks for that xD and of course as always a very helpful video to share with loved ones :)
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What a great insight....Will be supporting a new client with autism and this great video will allow me to take the correct mindset with me.
