How This Girl with Autism Overcame Bullying
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- čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
- This week we met with one of our subscribers, Olivia. She tells us her story and how she overcame severe bullying and moving between 7 different schools until she found the right one. She tells us what has helped her in managing the very scary teenage years.
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Im so glad beyond words, that i just found this interview. I have ADHD and ASD and Borderline Personality Disorder and am treated like a manipulative monster by medical practitioners and most friends give up on me for being "too much" I have attempted suicide several times. I have a self harm problem and have had very little help with the things i struggle with until recently. I am not manipulative I just struggle with communication both receptive and expressive. And i just dont "get" how to act and interact in the world around me. But i try so hard.
I was diagnosed with Borderline as well in my 20s! My now doctor believes it was a misdiagnosis, and I've been reassessed and diagnosed with ADHD/Anxiety with OCD Tendencies . It makes so much more sense now!
I’ve just spent the past two hours watching your videos and I have already learned so much but I am particularly glad I watched this video.
I am currently the “acting mother” of my boyfriends 4 year old non-verbal little girl going through a surgery TOMORROW for adenoid removal, ear fluid removal and tubes because she can not hear or breathe very well.
My boyfriend and I have spent the past year pouring everything into this child to get her help and to get her well because I see how smart she really is and she has come leaps and bounds from when I met her just over a year ago.
Our little one has not been properly diagnosed with autism due to her hearing being the primary issue but all signs still point to yes for me.
I say all of this because this video of Olivia telling her story has given me hope and re-ignighted my drive to help this baby in this extremely difficult time I am in.
It is so hard to have an autistic and sick child but it is increasingly hard to join this situation willingly in a “step parent” role and sometimes I just feel like giving up. This video has just given me the strength I needed to keeping pushing for this baby girl.
Thank you so much for being here Olivia and thank you so much Tara for giving this to the world. You are both the answer to my prayers. ❤️
You are amazing thank you for taking such good care of that little girl. For taking the time for figuring out what she needs. Your boyfriend and little girl are lucky to have you in their lives x
This has filled my heart with so much happiness. Olivia is an inspiration and she should be proud. I'm going to sit down and watch this again with my daughter to show her what she can achieve in life. I cried many tears of joy watching this. Thank you 😊 💓
She is awesome! Thank you for posting about girls on the spectrum :)
Tara, your channel is an answer of prayers!
I get so encouraged every single time plus I think my daughter is the girl version of Dylan 😂
Vanessa Ardan thank you I hope you enjoyed the video x
Your welcome I think there needs to me more around girls and autism x
What a lovely girl! Her parents must be so proud. Xxxx
I have a 3 year old boy with autism, and this was so encouraging and inspiring! Thank you!
I just want to say thank you so much for this video, it gives us so much hope . Although my 4 year old daughter has not been diagnosed yet and the paediatricians think she has social communication difficulties, but watching this video gave me so much peace of mind. My daughter communicates by leading us to things she wants ,has always been very good at giving eye contact , loves loud music no eating problem, but only sings nursery rhymes not using functional language, which is why the paediatricians think she might not be on the spectrum. So right now they are just giving us time to see how she progresses and at the same time offering her support (SALT).
Lots of love 💕
Such a wonderful conversation. Olivia is such a great person. To overcome all the struggles that she has takes courage and inner strength. You both clicked and had a connection, just great to see. Xxxxx
Hiya thank you for watching I am glad you enjoyed it x
Thanks for sharing this Olivia
I am so proud of you and so sorry you had to go through what you did at school.
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Hiya sorry only just seen this message, I wanted to share in the hope it would help overs, it’s okay it’s made me a much stronger person and who I am today xx
I love this! Gives me lots of hope for my grandson. Thanks Olivia ❤❤❤❤
I have come across your channel researching ways to help and encourage a child i work with on a 1:1 basis in a mainstream school. I think your an incredible mummy and i love your need for continued knowledge and information. This amazing video is amazing for myself to be able to see the affects my use of language and actions can help in him having a happy and successful future. The massive thing that caught my attention was you saying dylan a few weeks later talking and having a meltdown about something that happened! I can completely relate to this scenario. Olivia is incredible!! So proud and happy for her xx
Thank you so much ! the beat thing you can do for the child you support is make sure they know your there no matter what and show that through actions.X
It's so nice to hear from other people with autism. My son was diagnosed at 2 years old and is now 4. I got diagnosed with autism this summer. Although I didn't know until recently I have always been very self aware and knew I did better in smaller classrooms. I chose to go to a smaller private college after high school and that really helped and I felt very supported. My son is currently in a state provided early intervention program, but he only gets to go 3 half days a week. We're looking into a private school for him for when he turns 5. I appreciate hearing both yours and your guest's experiences regarding education. This was lovely, thank you for sharing!
I love all your posts. You make us feel like we’re not alone ❤️❤️
Thank you so much x
Thank you so much for giving me hope
I am really inspired by Olivia's story. She has achieved so much. Thank you for sharing her journey with us. I hope this ignites hope for the individuals and their families affected by autism. I am also on the autistic spectrum. When I was growing up there was very limited knowledge of autism. When I was three years old, a psychologist told my parents that I would never live independently, hold down a job or communicate in an efficient manner. They suggested that a care home would be the most appropriate option. My mother (being the dangerous liberal that she is) refused to comply. Instead, she fought to get me into mainstream education. Back then, it was extremely rare to get a child diagnosed with additional needs into a mainstream school. She succeeded, and I attended a wonderful Catholic school. I vomited with anxiety almost every day but thankfully they were very supportive. I met a wonderful classroom teaching assistant who took me under her wing.
Secondary school was a living nightmare. I was self-harming and I ran away from home on several occasions. The school simply stated that I was a lazy underachiever who was not working to potential. My father insisted that I went to the so-called best school in the district. It may have had the best league table performance but the pastoral care was utterly deplorable. There were some kind and understanding teachers among them, but most of them appeared to care only about the league table performance, and not the personal, social and emotional wellbeing of the child. I eventually came through and gained my GCSE'S. I became proficient at playing the piano and I attended a really nice university where I gained my degree. I worked as a touring stage actor for several years and I worked as a pianist in collaboration with DJ Taucher(DJ Diver). I now work full-time as a primary school teaching assistant. I adore my job and I am determined to make a difference in the lives of young people. I want to do the best that I can and stop people from making the same mistakes. The understanding of autism is so much better compared to when I was a boy. I want to be part of that positive change. No young person should be made to feel like they are worthless. They are the future of the world! They need to be shown education, value, love and respect. Well done Olivia. Keep reaching for the stars. I believe in you.
Wow this an incredible sorry thank you for sharing. Can I ask do you think that a more specialist setting for secondary would have been more beneficial or are you happy now as an adult that you preserved in mainstream? Dylan was in a catholic primary school and they were incredible with him. Now we have a year until secondary and it’s wondering do we stay in main stream or go specialist setting ? X
@@ComingHometoAutism Thank you for your kind words. I am happy that I persevered in mainstream education.
If I had not, I would not be the person that I am today. My ordeals helped me to grow in compassion, understanding,
love and tolerance. Understanding for autism has progressed significantly, even in the last 20 years.
I do think children with autism are better in a mainstream setting, as long as the child can cope and the school has an adequate SEN plan in place.
I believe the parents know their child better than anyone. They are the ones that spend the most time with their child. They are the best people to
make that decision.
We currently live in a technologically advanced age, where information is at our fingertips. We now have notable figures in mainstream media who are openly autistic, for example,
Greta Thunberg. Whether you believe in her political viewpoints or not she shows what autism can achieve.
I am glad that Dylan has had a positive experience in primary school. With the right support and guidance, I see no reason why he could not thrive in a mainstream setting.
Love and understanding are key. Always make sure that you keep open communication with the teachers and those in his care. Listen to Dylan and let him offer his input. This will resolve any issues he may face. Friendships are important to help you through life. I was lucky to have a close friend through primary and secondary school. She helped me a lot and we still remain close friends to this day. Thank you so much for your reply x
Amazing interview!
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So inspirational video. Thank you so much
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So much hope for my little guy after watching this video!!
THAT Z FEVER If he gets the right help he could go to the moon xx
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Never give up! Hes going to wow you!💛
This is truly inspiring. Well done for coming through that and not giving up on life. My daughter has recently been diagnosed at age 14. She is struggling at the moment and this has given me great hope for her future. Thank you for sharing Olivia x
Hiya bless her she can do it she can achieve what ever she wants to achieve in life if she puts her mind to it. She is. Power most people don’t.Xx
At what age she became verbal sarah. Good luck for your daughter
This is so inspiring. My daughter was just officially diagnosed yesterday at 2.5 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder- level 2, Sensory Processing Disorder, and OCD. To see a young woman go through so much and still come out so positive, caring, and successful means so much. We are just starting our journey and this channel has helped us to stay positive and given us techniques to process and make adjustments. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your world with us. 💛
she is pretty amazing isnt she. pleased it helped you x
Heya sorry I have only just seen your mess have been studying it’s all about twisting it from a disability into a gift xx
This was the best and awesome video😍😍😍
Enjoyed watching the video.:) learnt a lot x
Thank you xox
So inspiring!
I love Olivia's resilience! So inspiring ❤️
Chips&Sushi Thank you sometimes I have to remind myself I can do this xx
@@oliviaann5535 You can! Come back to this video and comment section whenever you start doubting yourself!! 🥰
Zonya's Life Thank you
Hi, I loved this vlog. As I have Autism & been through similar things to Olivia & I’m 26, doing a teaching assistant course. ❤️
wow
my 4 years old girl has recently been diagnosed wirh high functioning Asd ..she speaks only 10 to 12 words..hoping she will speak one day
Sobia Khan there is always hope .
Hi Sobia, how is she getting on? My sons almost four and he doesn’t say a single word. People keep telling me he will start speaking when he’s five but I can’t help but think how can they be so sure? Does your daughter hand flap? My son does extreme hand flapping all the time except for when he’s tired, and since lockdown he shouts a lot, no words, just noises at the top of his lungs. Love from Liverpool ❤️❤️
thank you thank you thank you for this video she is amazing .. we want another video with Olivia
I would be very happy to do a second one xx
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❤️ truly inspiring 🥰 thank you for posting this video. Lots of encouragement and hope for me and my Caitlyn (10 yo)
Sending you love xox
Hi Tara so nice to see the video. At what age she started talking. Thank you for all your videos
Hi, I went to the same school as Olivia, love the video so proud of you Olivia x
Hi Paige thank you ! X
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Great video and lovely listening to Olivia and how her life has changed since diagnosis - what a bubbly, sweet personality. 😊
luciemule Thank you xx
She is very sweet and an inspiration
Coming Home to Autism Thank you x
Thank u so much this is really helpful. I have twins with ASD they’ll be 6 this month. I struggle a lot with both most days especially when I’m out with them❤️
You are so welcome!
I am glad it helped they can go far in life if they put their minds to it.
This is my third time watching this video, so inspiring!
Olivia is very inspiring isn’t she x
Thank you !
This is amazing 👏 i also have autism and Borderline Personality Disorder. But I'll get there this is so inspiring and have similar experiences
You will be just fine , in fact your going to be more than just fine your going to be amazing xox
awesome video would you ever consider doing more videos like this with different people of different ages
thedoctorsassistant1 yes we are looking in tk this x
Hi Coming Home to Autism, I have Autism (High functioning) I would love to do a video like Olivia did xx
Good for her. I got bullied badly in elementary and middle school for being on the spectrum. Luckily by high school it stopped. Not sure if it was because I grew to 6-2 or people matured or both. It still had lasting psychological effects on me however
Amazing young lady
Thank you !
Hi..am here with you guys
Azqa Sova hello x
My daughter is about to stat jr high and I'm so terrified 😭
Ma'am, I have 2 year old boy with autism. Your videos are so inspiring. Can you please explain how Olivia handled bullying because she was speaking so fast that I could not even understand.
@oliviaann Olivia can you answer this lovely? X
Hiya so sorry only just seen this message, it was not easy at all in the end on the last day of school the girl apologised to me. I had learnt that people bully because they are u happy in themselves so j always remembered that. My parents spoke to the school they didn’t do much and we were fighting to get me into SEND school at the time for me my advice is always remember it’s not personal they just don’t know how to express how they feel in a reasonable way so they take it out on you I kept reminding myself that. Also talk to people don’t keep it to yourself but also don’t retaliate. Xx
Amazingly inspiring! I wish we had the option of special schools here in NZ. Unfortunately they want "inclusion " and everyone in mainstream classrooms😩 Hence we're homeschooling since 4 years back. You're channel is great, Tara💜
Swewi Anna Thank you xx
I totally agree it’s so hard x
I don’t know why they are forcing our children to be in a stressful environment . I hope they manage to find the right balance x
Kids with Autism reading this I know how hard it is to endure years and years of bulling and "lessons to be normal" that other kids give (that could just have been me though). To Autism parents I can tell you that it's not easy and sometimes near impossible but never give up on your child even if they give up on themselves. If your still reading this I have Autism, SPD, SCD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, Irlen syndrome and sleep problems so do not think I know what I'm talking about. Also I'm 15 so yeah.
Wolfie. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment. Your right we must never give up on our children. ❤️🙏🏻
Yes! You are a god send to parents looking for information bc much of the info out there is geared towards smaller kids. Bless you for not giving up. ❤️
@@cjjuju9100 who is? Sorry
Olivia! What a delight to see you doing so well. Can you please tell us if you have taken extra vitamins when you were younger or worked on a diet. My soon is treating his gut and we see a major improvement on his behavior. He is 5 right now but I’m wondering if the diet will be forever. We start to do small breathing exercises and I can tell it has a positive impact. Can you make a video to talk a little more about that?
Hi Aline what treatment you are giving for gut. Is he verbal now
lilly rose he started to speak at 2. Very much verbal. He taking vitamines prescribed by his nutritionist based on the result of the testes. Vitamin C to heal the gut is one of them. Probiotics also got added to our diet
Hi thank you ! so sorry only just seen this message I had some but not a crazy amount I was on tablets . I am vegi have been all my life and I had a very good diet in this video it’s not mentioned but when I was around 10 I actually didn’t eat it was actually when I was bullied but you could se my ribs so
@@alinerodriguesrodriguesrth5626 thank you for the reply
Mi niña tiene autismo y ver este video me da mucha emoción 💖🙏🏻😍
Verónica Arechiga what
Simply Wow..Very inspiring.
James Leniston Thank you
I enjoyed the video so much! As you say , we as parents have so much questions about the future of our kids on the spectrum , so is great to see “ an example” of what could be 😁. I would love to ask Olivia on the subject of friendship: do you find it easier to be friend with other girls/ boys on the spectrum ? Are your friends all neurotypical? ... just curious 😉🤗
Luminita Cimpian good question ! I do find it easier yes ,my over friends they knew a lot about autism before they meet me so they understand but I also have friends who don’t know as much about autism ,I think it’s down to the personality of the person because some people just try to be more understanding than overs Xx
@@oliviaann5535 I have a child of 27 who is high functioning, and yes, you are absolutely right - it is down to the personality of others. My child has made maybe ten to fifteen proper friends over the years. We have noticed that people from, or with parents from, outside the UK, have more of a natural disregard of indications of autism - has this been your experience? Well done for becoming as you are. You are a joy to behold.
Lea H Car yes I have noticed that so i think it depends we’re properly come from some places have more awareness than overs having said that in the U.K. there are many people who still don’t understand x
My 4.5son he is diaganosed with mild autisam.He only sing with nursery rhymes. Some times he is not proper eye contact.he is screaming we are going out. That time people look me very rough. He is crying and roll on the floor.iam so stress full and depressed at the moment. Some times i think my life is over.iam trying to susaid. But im looking my son face im rethinking again.some people said in front of me he is mental, bad boy, worst child.i can't controll my tears. Then i asking my docter. He said may be you face this kind of insult in this journy.what i do. He dont come back normal life.
At 10:20, what is going on is time-delay meltdown, if you can call it that (my words, not tech speak), this is when low level anxieties build up, and eventually cause a meltdown, you are capable of dealing with a certain "capacity" that doesn't cause a meltdown on its own, but run through a fortnight of them, and.... it is inevitable! this is why the two week delay! he didn't recognise the incidents' impact on him, until the meltdown occurred, then EUREKA , that is why!!, when all the stress is released like the steam from a kettle, then he can think, and analyse what went on, in retrospect. ( people on the Autism spectrum need to learn ourselves, what we feel, what to call it, what sensitises us, what we can do to stop it, etc.).
Which age does speak your son plz tell me
5 x
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