“No, I don’t take idioms literally.” She ate you UP with that 😂😂😂

@threeeyedraven9264

Ай бұрын

I noticed that too lol smart kid

@dr.chelseahansen4547

Ай бұрын

That’s Olivia! 😂😂😂

@honorabilis1

Ай бұрын

@@threeeyedraven9264 ya i dont know what it means even after looking it up lol

@HenrikBSWE

Ай бұрын

That would make a great shirt.

@Ganjaqueen92

Ай бұрын

@@honorabilis1 idioms in Dutch are called spreekwoorden. It's something that's been said about something in different words, not literal meaning, for example what he said, it's raining cats and dogs. That's an idiom. But it's not literally raining cats and dogs, it's just raining very hard. With a lot of people on the spectrum they can't seem to identify an idiom or sarcasm. She said that she takes a lot of things VERY literally but not idioms(one of the most hard things to identify as someone on the spectrum) she was not thinking about actual cats and dogs, but did wonder if it was actually raining.

when she said “ i think i look pretty” the PURENESS. such a sweet little soul

@dr.chelseahansen4547

Ай бұрын

That one got me. ❤ We are so thankful she knows that she is beautiful, inside and out.

@seanwalsh5717

Ай бұрын

@@dr.chelseahansen4547 Agreed. One of the great things about our L2 autistic child (like many others) is that she is unencumbered by many of the social norms and constraints that limit love, honesty, and self-expression. It is beautiful and pure.

@miloubroekhuis9326

29 күн бұрын

Olivia's right about being proud of the way she looks (and thinks!) :)

@Simbassang_are_a_legend

21 күн бұрын

She is so beautiful ❤❤

@tuudurreikop5045

17 күн бұрын

@@Simbassang_are_a_legend I agree to that as well

Watching this with my 5 year old son and he said “Olivia! I will be your friend!” 🥺

@briannakimber3179

Ай бұрын

That's sooo sweet

@debbieschultz9768

Ай бұрын

What a loving little boy you have❤❤❤❤

@tuudurreikop5045

Ай бұрын

That's so sweet ☺️☺️♥️♥️

@tuudurreikop5045

Ай бұрын

​@@briannakimber3179Indeed ♥️♥️🥰🥰

@megankhatri116

25 күн бұрын

@@tuudurreikop5045 I bet he meant it, what a nice little boy❤

Chris, thank you so much for featuring Olivia on your channel. We have spent so many years watching your videos and learning from so many amazing interviews, and we are honored that you are sharing her story to help others. We are lucky to live in a world with you in it!

@meow-meow1

Ай бұрын

She is a lovely little girl! ❤

@dr.chelseahansen4547

Ай бұрын

@@meow-meow1 Thank you so much!

@GoldenBladedPhoenix

Ай бұрын

I like Olivia. I’m like her

@Ganjaqueen92

Ай бұрын

@@GoldenBladedPhoenix

@GoldenBladedPhoenix

Ай бұрын

@@Ganjaqueen92 k. Thanks.

Growing up as a neurodivergent, believe me, finding and keeping friends is never easy. This isn't me being negative, I'm just speaking the truth.

@taoist32

Ай бұрын

Very true. I had no friends growing up. Not until college, and most I found out years later are neurodiverse.

@kenrickbautista6141

Ай бұрын

@@taoist32 wow! Interesting. Guess you're lucky.

@taoist32

Ай бұрын

@@kenrickbautista6141 Sure, but I have not made new friends since then and it’s been almost 30 years. Only two friends now, and no best friend. Not married as it is difficult to keep conversations going and be in relationships.

@lemondedetr

Ай бұрын

Amen. But the few friends we make, are inconditional (I actually got that tattoed with my few people's handwriting). I see you, I feel you, you (all of you 💛💛). Olivia and everyone who feels out of place due to certain diagnosis are entitled to live a life worth living. Much love from Europe, you are not alone 🤍.

@lemondedetr

Ай бұрын

@@taoist32 same. The truth never has to hurt if it is someone speaking for themselves.

2:24 Sharing a special interest is a way to express LOVE for an autistic child.

@KiraBirb-pi6sl

Ай бұрын

So true!! Our youngest, 7, has an obsession with skunks and the Tiki Room from Disney World 😂🥰 We are in the process now of redoing her room into a Tiki Skunky Tiki Room, and I think by now the entire family are experts in both skunks and Disney’s Tiki Room 😆 The best feeling is connecting and immersing yourself into their world. ❤️❤️❤️

@seanwalsh5717

Ай бұрын

@@KiraBirb-pi6sl 100%

@xyzct

Ай бұрын

Never have truer words been uttered.

@GovilGirl

28 күн бұрын

That is just what a friend is - for nrs as well

@WakeupNOW888

17 күн бұрын

Did you know Anthony Hopkins is autistic. There are people out there who use their Special Interest to become successful. There’s a film Anthony Hopkins starred in. He was in the court room scene. He did that scene in one go because he learned all his lines!!

After watching, I thought, a 3D printer for making eye glass frames designed by Olivia would be trendsetting.

@sweingold5686

Ай бұрын

That is a great idea!

@natscat4752

Ай бұрын

Yey!

@theskyisfallingtom

Ай бұрын

Wow! That would so great for her!😮

@rebeccaammon9072

Ай бұрын

Love that!!! 💗

@ajp1929

Ай бұрын

buying! BUYING! just sign me up and no, I am not kidding.

Autistic kids are the BEST. So much honesty, kindness, creativity, and fun

@cameroncole06

Ай бұрын

I agree with this as an autistic person myself.

@seanwalsh5717

Ай бұрын

100% agree

@kalyasaify

Ай бұрын

as an autistic myself YES!!!!! 🥹

@tuudurreikop5045

Ай бұрын

Oh I wish someone had told me that when I was growing up (I'm 21 and also have an autism)

@seanwalsh5717

Ай бұрын

@@tuudurreikop5045 Autistic brains work differently, and when one can see it in all its glory, it is truly good.

I just want her to know she isn't alone. ❤❤

@dr.chelseahansen4547

Ай бұрын

She appreciates this so much! ❤

@Bella_Kania

Ай бұрын

Me too

@AnEnemyAnemone1

Ай бұрын

Far from it! I’m a 25 year old man with autism and I feel very in tune with her in many ways. I would have loved to grow up with a best friend like her, she seems amazing!

@tuudurreikop5045

Ай бұрын

​@@AnEnemyAnemone1I know what you're feeling. As a 21 year old male, who's also an autist, I can relate 100%. I feel way more comfortable and in tune with her than almost anyone else ever

@dfgbhcgvhb5126

Ай бұрын

Hello from an aspergers and adhd girl from sweden

I could see Olivia growing up and becoming a wonderfully compassionate eye doctor! Or whatever she puts her mind to! 💕

@mgrace386

Ай бұрын

For sure! Olivia will do great things!

@grodjigoli9509

Ай бұрын

Sad.😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

@dr.chelseahansen4547

Ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤

@magscovers8924

Ай бұрын

@@grodjigoli9509why on earth is this sad?

@kalyasaify

Ай бұрын

she could be anything if NTs won't make it harder for her

That "mhm" is amazing. The tone, the pacing, all of it is really unique and awesome. Olivia is going to make friends like crazy after this. Who wouldn't want to be her best friend? She's well spoken, polite, funny, and obviously very thoughtful about others and especially their eyewear.

@ygalel

Ай бұрын

I knooow it’s like a signature phrase. I breaks me to hear that she struggles making friends 😢

@grodjigoli9509

24 күн бұрын

Sad.

@grodjigoli9509

24 күн бұрын

Sad.

@grodjigoli9509

24 күн бұрын

Sad.

@grodjigoli9509

24 күн бұрын

Sad.

She’s too good! “I don’t take idioms literally” was certainly unexpected

As an autistic person, I had the same feeling as Olivia. Dont give up, I believe in You :)

@MA5HAP

Ай бұрын

same goes for you 🙃

@tuudurreikop5045

Ай бұрын

As someone with the same diagnose, I feel the same for her and for you ♥️♥️🥰🥰

the way she says mhm is so cute ❤❤

@rawlivingwithdisabilities

Ай бұрын

Veryyyyyyy 😇💎

@shoelacedonkey

Ай бұрын

I wondered if that was a thing she was tought to do. As a kid I've learned to 'hum' at regular intervals in a conversation to express to the other person that you're listening to them without interupting them with actual words.

@anomite121

Ай бұрын

@@shoelacedonkey that would explain why she says the same way every time

@kellyherrin

Ай бұрын

I agree. Suuuuper cute!

@dr.chelseahansen4547

Ай бұрын

@@shoelacedonkey She wasn't. She actually just started doing her cute "mhm" thing about 6-7 months ago. Usually it is accompanied by a little thumbs up. 🥰

As an adult diagnosed late with Autism and OCD (amongst other things) Im glad this sweet little girl has very knowledgeable and caring parents who also care to help her understand her condition, and not to just learn about it themselves so they know how to deal with her. they want her to understand herself just as much. I think thats wonderful.

It would be fantastic if Olivia invited three friends to her house to have a get-together where they could decorate some sunglasses with all kinds of jewels, etc. I think she and them would really love this! Olivia, YOU ROCK!

@sue5230

Ай бұрын

I think that’s a great idea!!!

I am 72 years old. I am absolutely amazed at people who are autistic. I find them to be extremely creative people. Yes sometimes a little shy, yes sometimes a little quiet… But extremely creative and loving and kind people. 😊❤️💙❤️💙

@GlitterLucky3

Ай бұрын

THANK YOU :3💖🥹

@goofball2228

26 күн бұрын

Thank you so much

@Pommy_Pomm

16 күн бұрын

Thanks😊

@thecringeof2666she-her-hers-

11 күн бұрын

Aw that's do sweet

Daughter looks exactly like dad, and brother looks just like mom. Cute!

@highbloods

Ай бұрын

OMG she looks just like her dad. so cute.

@elisa_740

Ай бұрын

I noticed that too!

@nathanchung27

27 күн бұрын

Not only does she look like her dad, it also seems like they're super close. They clearly have a special connection and a beautiful bond. Very sweet to see ❤

@nathanchung27

27 күн бұрын

Not only does she look like her dad, it also seems like they're super close. They clearly have a special connection and a beautiful bond. Very sweet to see ❤

when i was a kid, i noticed when people didnt have friends and i made an attempt to become their friend no matter what others thought. i would then introduce them to other people i knew to put out there that they arent as weird as people thinkg that are.

@commonsense571

Ай бұрын

You totally rule💯. 🌈thank you.

@Lillystubee

Ай бұрын

😇

@goofball2228

26 күн бұрын

As an autistic person with ADHD and OCD, thank you for doing that. It means so much to us

As an autistic adult woman with OCD that also struggled to make a friend, I wish this little lady nothing but the best ❤ it’s like listening to my childhood self that had no idea why I was alone

@bbybudaluna

Ай бұрын

Right! 💗🥰

@blondie3743

Ай бұрын

Same, it's funny how similar the two are to begin with. I only have OCD but see my younger self in her so much.

She is gonna be a great ophthalmologist or optometrist one day. Awesome she has such a practical interest

When I was younger I had a friend named Avery, she was just like the girl in the video. And I was too young to know that she had that stuff, but I realized that I was one of her only friends. And then I had to move away, but in got her number and now I help her everyday with stuff she needs.

I love her little “mhm”!

My daughter is neurodivergent and I remember her saying the same thing about a bestie. It took her a little while to find her group of friends, but she did and you will too. I believe in you! Some of the best doctors are neurodivergent. My daughter is becoming a behavioral therapist. Young lady, you can do anything you want to if you believe you can. I wish you the absolute best of luck. Mom and Dad, you ROCK! I wish all neurodivergent parents were as awesome as you.

@NASCAsual

Ай бұрын

Do😂

@dr.chelseahansen4547

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I am inspired by you, and by your daughter!

Growing up as Autistic. I always felt the same way. You are not alone ❤

Olivia seems so nice! I’d love to be her best friend. ❤

@caitlinw8351

Ай бұрын

⁠@@Papamdms?? she said that because she thinks a person can only have one best friend. she thinks that means she can’t have a best friend because everyone’s already “paired up” (her words!!). of course she’s kind, don’t be rude.

@jadmohsen8880

Ай бұрын

@@Papamdmsyou’re absolutely insane and unhinged. What is the matter with you?

@suu1998

Ай бұрын

​@@Papamdmswhat is wrong with you

@kamigamez

Ай бұрын

@@caitlinw8351 What did @papamdms say? Just curious

@Papamdms

Ай бұрын

@@caitlinw8351 you basted

Olivia, I'm an office manager for an ophthalmology practice in Maryland. If you are near please let me know. I'd love to show you around. I have twins who are autistic. My son was interviewed on this site as well.

@dr.chelseahansen4547

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Can you send a link to his video? Olivia would love to watch it. :)

i'm an autistic medical student and she reminds me a lot of myself! it's the best when you see something that reminds you of your special interest and it makes you so happy. my main special interest is the molecular pathology of hematological malignancies. like olivia, i have struggled with friendship and finding a friend group, especially in medical school because i didn't have any pre-existing acquaintances. but now i can happily say that i have finally found a group of friends there! you will find your people, you just have to be patient.

@mawesomenessg1

Ай бұрын

Omg im a cytogenetics tech(oncological) and am thinking about getting a Masters to become a pathologist assistant for hematolgical malignancies bc its super interesting, what a small world

@katehopper8509

Ай бұрын

Wish I had gone to med school. Nursing school was pretty easy academically, but I REALLY struggled to connect there. So, I'm glad you found your group. I feel like, within the higher level sciences, there are probably a lot of folks on the spectrum or with autism traits - probably because being an expert with an intense focus works in those fields - just a hypothesis.

@magscovers8924

Ай бұрын

That’s great to hear! I’m autistic and was always interested in medical stuff but my family always told me I could not do that because I wouldn’t be able to connect socially with patients and coworkers. I became a data analyst because with that, you can study or analyze any kind of special interest you want. I wish you luck in medical school.

@dawnapm

Ай бұрын

I've been hearing alot about using zero carb to treat some cancers. That it's a metabolic disease that survives and thrives on glucose and that when starved of carbs, it shrinks a lot of the time. What are your thoughts on. And if this is true, then I wonder why they supplement cancer patients with Ensure, that could potentially make their condition worse.? I just thought I'd take advantage of the fact that you're a med student and seeing your work with malignancy, you might find this topic interesting and be able to answer my question! Lol I'm sure you're busy and if not, that's cool too. 😁👍

What a pure, sweet, innocent little angel she is. I am also autistic, 44 years old, and I volunteer to be her best friend.

She seems so sweet! I’m sure she’d love photography as well. It’s almost similar to glasses, you’re looking through a viewfinder to see something.

@Brainalicious

Ай бұрын

That's a great point! Photography is one of my special interests. I bet she'd enjoy making a camera obscura and seeing how different lenses affect the images.

@Truckerboy1234

Ай бұрын

@@Brainalicious That’s so coooooool! I’ve inherited my dad’s Canon AE-1 from the early 1980s and have been really getting into film photography lately. I’ve been blessed to have a store in town not far from my school that sells and develops film (so I don’t have to worry about crazy chemicals). It’s such a shame all the 1-hour photo spots are gone.

@sweingold5686

Ай бұрын

Good idea!

@blazertundra

Ай бұрын

Film is doubly fun, because in order to print a picture, you have to put the film through a projection lens to get the image to look the way you want.

That "mhm" is just adorable

@24kwaxxvy

Ай бұрын

realll

As a fellow autistic, the one message you wanna send being “hi I’m Olivia and my interests are…” is SO relatable! Sharing my special interests is a way I communicate with/show appreciation for others. Olivia you seem really awesome and I bet you have thousands of people watching who want to be your best friend! 🥰

@kittenmimi5326

Ай бұрын

I gotta say she has good tastes

Young lady you have made a very strong impression on me. Never ever give up on finding a best friend. One day you will have a best friend.

@taoist32

Ай бұрын

It’s difficult. Being autistic makes it very hard to make friends since most people are neurotypical. I had no friends most of my life until college. And those friends are mostly neurodivergent, although it took a while to figure out why we all got along so well. But still, at 50, I have no best friend. Hopefully she will have one.

@millermann123

Ай бұрын

@@taoist32 You take the 'best friend' stuff too seriously. It's just your favourite friend. Every true friend is a 'best friend'. Other people are just acquaintances. Friendships can be very different. I have a 'best friend' on work. We don't share any interests. We just vibe. I have a 'best friend' who isn't neurotypical. We have a lot in common but we can't connect emotional (stil my favourite because we grew up together and always stick together). With the third one i have some in common but we connect emotionally a lot and i cried in his present a lot when i was depressed. 3 friends/best friends. Other people i don't even consider as friends.

@shoelacedonkey

Ай бұрын

@@millermann123 "You take the 'best friend' stuff too seriously". Thing is that the girl in the video, and many other people, takes words like that very very serious, so it's not something to be taken lightly and just brushed aside as "something to not take that serious", because it is definitely serious. On the other hand it *is* an interesting topic to discuss, what friendship actualy is, what makes someone a 'friend' or just an 'aquaintance'... or when is someone a really good friend/best friend etc. Words, descriptions, terminology can be important, although still be different to other people.

@suu1998

Ай бұрын

​@@millermann123If every friend is a best friend then what's the point of adding "best"? That's what confuses autistic people like me. I see neurotypical people calling people they barely know friends so it gets confusing

@kellyherrin

Ай бұрын

I always had a friend who was my 'best friend'. That person would be VERY important to me. I even had a best friend in my early twenties and we were attached at the hip. Tbh, I kinda wish I had a best friend at this point in my life.

The way the mum and dad look at their daughter, you can tell they really love her and I can see why. She is such a sweet girl who just needs a few friends in her life, the rest of her is perfect.

I’m glad this channel exists ❤ I don’t feel so alone

My name is Olivia and I also am autistic and have OCD and look similar to her so I see my inner child in her 🥺 I know how hard it is to make friends being neurodivergent, I can never keep or make friends. If I could tell her anything I would say to keep being herself and you will find your people 🫶

As a person with a visual impairment, I would gladly want Olivia as my eye doctor! Great interview, keep up the good work! Edit: if Olivia’s reading this, since she’s interested in eyes, I might as well explain more about my eyes. I have R.O.P (retnaopithy of prematurity) I don’t think I spelled that right, but I digress, which means that when I was a baby my retina detached (thankfully it’s alright now) but my retina detaching caused my legally blindness, as for my glasses, they’re thick with a real big prescription and without my glasses I wouldn’t be seeing much. Not sure if numbers will help, but my right eye is my better eye with 20/200 and my left (worse) eye is 20/100. So I fully encourage your interest in eyes and glasses, because who knows? Maybe you’ll be the one who makes this world more accessible, that’s all I have, adieu

As a late-diagnosed autistic woman, this brings so much joy and peace to my inner child, who struggled for so many years with being “different” and having no answers. Thank you for sharing 💙

@heartroll8719

23 күн бұрын

I was diagnosed late too. I was 21 or 22 when I was diagnosed (don’t really remember) and I was always different in some ways. I have two friends only but they are so good and accepting, Olivia will definitely find friends someday. She seems so genuine.

I'm autistic too and it has been really hard to make friends as well. I'm not on social media and I don't like what all the cliques like so I'm always alone. Sadly no one at my college likes Barbies, Pokemon cards, cartoons, Disney, and oldies music like I do 😢

@TraciHilbers

Ай бұрын

My youngest daughter is Autistic and a freshman in college and has a very small group of friends that are alot like her but there are some people that don't understand why she does the things she does and they can be mean,she loves making new friends and I am sure would be your friend😊❤

@AmeliaEarhart537

Ай бұрын

I like Barbies 😀 And I don't know what year of oldies music you like but I like 1920s and 30s music.

@taoist32

Ай бұрын

You will find friends at college. That’s where I made friends, and it’s been 28 years now. Have not made new friends, but still friends with a few from college. It is difficult, but you can do it.

@ticholopeluche

Ай бұрын

I also love pokémon and animated films. Did you try wearing pins or something of what you like on your bag so people can see it and know what are your interests? I suck starting conversations with people and one of my best friend started talking to me because one class I brough a cage I made with a pokéball painted on it. It was on English class (my native language is Spanish) on high school, we had to bring a object we like and explain why we like it in order to indroduce ourselves to the class.

@SheWearsBowTies

Ай бұрын

I know you mentioned you don’t have any socials but I think making an Instagram and posting your collections would find you friends that like the same as you.

Wow Chris 11:16 talking to her about your eye sight glasses and contacts is so cute of you ❤ loved that conversation!

Omg she’s a doll 🥰 And so smart! She’s a special person; thank you for introducing us to her.

they are so many different dynamics of Autism, ive met verbal, low functioning, Asperger's, i have a 6 year old whos tall and non verbal, and he is a love muffin, hugs, movies, characters,. hes currently untestable for school. but we are working with him. this girl here is sweet also and looks just like her dad.

She already knows what “idioms” are wow. Such a smart gal. And an angel. I am rooting for her!

She sounds intellectually gifted as well and has a very good level of self-awareness.

@laurensa.1803

Ай бұрын

So many do. This makes autism so unfortunate.

@blondie3743

Ай бұрын

People with OCD are often hyper self aware.

@blondie3743

Ай бұрын

​@@laurensa.1803there's nothing unfortunate about autism. It's okay to be autistic lmfao

@thetheelers8294

14 күн бұрын

​@@laurensa.1803 How does being intellectually gifted and self-aware make autism unfortunate? 😂 It's the social isolation for me. 👀 Which isn't so bad if you can find other neurospicy (or at least non-judgemental) people to hang out with. It can be a challenge.

Growing up not being able to connect unless it’s related to your special interest really isolates you! I relate to her so much, I’m Audhd with OCD

I have a sister who is autistic (Asperger's syndrome). As a kid she would speak exclusively with sentences she heard in books and cartoons, and she had a very hard time with other kids. She was bullied pretty badly. Now she's an adult and she's doing quite well: she is a opera singer, has stable friends, lives in a different city from our parents in a flat with another girl, is on track to have her own carreer, and she even had a boyfriend for like 9 months. So, to anyone with a kid like this one: a lot can be done for them, and they CAN end up ok.

I hope Olivia makes many many best friends soon.

@Moonbunny55

Ай бұрын

She’s very sweet and kids would be lucky to have her as a friend. ❤

Autistic kids are the BEST. So much honesty, kindness, creativity, and fun.

@france6873

Ай бұрын

MOST have those

@tuudurreikop5045

Ай бұрын

Well, thanks. As a fellow autist, I take it as a compliment

@GlitterLucky3

Ай бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH!🥹🫶🏻

@seanwalsh5717

Ай бұрын

@@GlitterLucky3 It is literally my pleasure!

As someone with OCD and Autism who wasn't diagnosed until adulthood, it warms my heart to see this sweet girl receiving the support she deserves ❤️ I hope you get an amazing best friend, Olivia!

She melts my heart. I too have an autistic son with big dreams of lots of friends. It was vital for us to get him involved in groups of neurodivergent kids like him. It has been life-changing for him. I hope she has those opportunities where she lives. ❤

Early! 💗 I’m autistic too Olivia also you look so nice to be best friends with 🫶🏻 I struggle w things like friends and etc but I’m the same way connecting too 💗 just got my new glasses today! (got honeycomb lens in which is really cool) ⭐️✨

@france6873

Ай бұрын

i can be ur friend

@tuudurreikop5045

Ай бұрын

​@@france6873Be mine too (yes, I'm a biological man aged 21 but I also have an autism)

I’ve got Autism & OCD as well!

"And I don't accept NO!" Same girl! Me either!!!

@dr.chelseahansen4547

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@turpasauna

Ай бұрын

This can actually be a problem. Notice her getting tight and serious while telling about it. I think some people might find it frustrating.

@dr.chelseahansen4547

Ай бұрын

@@turpasauna Yes, it can be. She’s worked so hard on accepting no better than she used to, and we prime her on this when we go anywhere. For example, she used to scream and cry if someone didn’t answer a question and now she gets agitated but it’s not the immediate aggression it used to be. She continues to work so hard, and we’re very proud. ❤️

@turpasauna

Ай бұрын

@@dr.chelseahansen4547 She's a wonderful little lady!

I would love to be her friend, I wish I had a friend like her. She seems like a really nice and genuine person.

Oh look at her face when he is telling the story! Totally engaged! My 6 yr old granddaughter is the same but still nonverbal though we do get the odd word that is not mimicking. She is beautiful, funny and enchanting. She is addicted to foreign languages!

it's heartbreaking when people have trouble making friends with mental illness as a child something I had lots of issues with and still do it never really get any easier to make friends.

She is such a sweetheart...I couldn't imagine anyone not wanting to be her friend. 😊

Jeeze, she‘s such a loveable person. Love her. So authentic. I feel her.

Olivia is such a sweet and brilliant kid! And eyes are SO COOL! ❤️👀👓

Olivia seems to have so many qualities to become an excellent friend. Perhaps trying to befriend kids her own age is more difficult because no one knows themselves that good or what they want or need when they're younger... but when you get older and go out into the world somewhat more you'll find the people who will appreciate you more, and you appreciate them more. Asking questions and listening is such a good quality to have, to be willing to share someone elses interest is a huge one too. I have no doubt whatsoever that she will find what she is looking for in some shape of form. P.s. I've gotten the autism diagnoses waaay later in my life, though I do definitely recognise many things & traits described in the video. But to have a family around you to help you navigate your life better is invaluable.

I feel so overwhelmed and touched by her story because she is so relatable.

I also have autism and OCD. I know all too well how it feels to struggle making friends. I wish Olivia happiness and peace. She's lucky to have such a great understanding family. Don't give up and you'll find the greatest friends!

Hi Olivia! My name is Rosabelle, and I’m in college. I used to think I had autism, but I have found out that I more likely have a mild case of a similar disorder called NVLD. I also have OCD. Growing up with NVLD & OCD, I often struggled to make friends or had difficulty maintaining my friendships because my various neurodivergent ways of thinking could be difficult for my ‘NT’ peers to relate to or understand why I might have acted certain ways. It has been a long journey of self-discovery, but I am proud to say I now have multiple friendships that are very strong and healthy, both with other neurodivergent people and with neurotypical people. I am excited for the days in the near future when you can look back and be proud of all the strong relationships you have built. I know you are capable of finding people who get you, just like you will get them. I hope you enjoyed this experience sharing your story, and I would like you to know that it meant a lot you me to hear it. I also wanted to tell you that I wear glasses every day because I am nearsighted and struggle with seeing things past my arm’s length. I love colorful glasses and in the 10 or so years I have had glasses I have had purple, blue, turquoise, pink, clear, and yellow ones! I have only ever worn contacts a few times because I struggle with allergies and am someone who cries often, both affecting my eyes’ comfort with contacts. Plus, I like getting to have the ease of putting glasses on over my face instead of directly into my eyes. I hope you enjoy reading this, if you ever see it! Sending joy to you and your family!

She is such a sweet girl it breaks my heart the struggles she has gone through and brought a tear to my eye. I wish Olivia and her family all the best and hope she makes as many friends as possible!

The fact that she could tell her exact last school day, like I can't even tell what's today what is today.

My name is Olivia and I also have OCD and wear glasses! I am also looking to make friends, and it can feel difficult, but it’s something I really hope to do and am learning to do. I felt really excited seeing the title of this video, and I know 100% there are people out there who are meant to be Olivia’s friends! This video made me happy 💗😊

Olivia you have such a big heart and you will find many best friends in the world because of your beautiful spirit ❤

Olivia. You are amazing. I am 35 and was diagnosed only a few years ago. You are the first person that reminds me of me. I don't feel alone thanks to you

I really hope she finds a best friend she really deserves it .

I feel the same way, you’re not alone!

What an absolute sweetheart 😊 I hope she finds MANY best friends asap.

She’s so precious. The innocence is just so pure.

SWEETEST KID!! Wish her all the best in life

Making friends is hard for me, too. I think anyone would be lucky to have you as their best friend. Your interest in ophthalmology is so cool!

I love what you do for all the kids/people by bringing light understanding and education to society about things that people don't understand, which ultimately causes negative stigma around many of the diagnosis and deficits that you essentially bring light to. As a mom to a little one with special needs, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy resulting in cerebral palsy and several other secondary diagnosis... I am exponentially grateful for your channel

As an adult with ADHD and OCD, I LOVE learning new things about medical stuff! I love Hello Kitty, I used to have a Hello Kitty backpack when I was Olivia's age. (I still wear it from time to time- and nobody can tell me otherwise!) I wear glasses. I'm a little near sighted. My glasses are really simple in design, but I like them that way! I love answering questions, and there are SOOOO many people who do! Your guessing game was very nostalgic to hear about. You SEE, I played the same game with my siblings! Olivia is such a fun kid, and nobody could tell me otherwise! Have a nice day :)

“I dont take idioms literally.” -interview over. She wins. 😩🥰🖤

Kids can be very rude if someone is different. But getting older it becomes better and easier to make friends when you are different. And often these friendships last a lifetime.

Olivia looks so much like a person that I would love to be best friends with!

Im autistic and she reminds me so much of myself as a kid. I hope she never stops being confident and 100% herself. She has a wonderful personality and deserves all the friends in the world.

Those are great glasses Olivia chose. Her brilliance is so evident. I believe these children who are blessed with families like hers will have amazing lives making many contributions to society. But most of all I wish them a happy life with many friends❤❤❤❤❤

She’s so sweet! ❤ I wish there was a way for our autistic girlies to become friends! ❤

@dr.chelseahansen4547

Ай бұрын

Let’s have them become pen pals! ❤

@katidid24

Ай бұрын

@@dr.chelseahansen4547 That would be amazing! She's about to turn 6 this summer so we're still improving our writing skills but she LOVES to draw so you would definitely be receiving some pictures! On a side note, she also wears glasses!

As an autistic 31 year old I can relate to this very much. As I grew up I leant how to be, act and feel and now I think I act and feel normal. I know it's not an illness or bad it's what make me, me. This video really made me smile :). Such a sweet girl.

@FloressasDesEsseinte

Ай бұрын

Love your comment :) I'm an autistic 31 year old too:)

Olivia, I understand how you feel because I have autism, ADHD, and OCD- I think you’re a sweet girl and I’ll be your friend

Olivia, I'm nearsighted and I can tell you have Polycarbonate lenses, I do too! I was very similar to you when I was a kid and you make me so full of joy. Follow whatever you love wholeheartedly, and it's ok if it changes, you will never stop growing!

What a delightful human! Once, at the eye doctor, the doctor told me a story about a 23 year old who came in for an eye test. They couldn’t even make out the big E at the top because their vision was so bad. The patient had no idea it was even possible to see better! Thankfully, the patient got help, probably glasses!

My two adult sons were a lot like Olivia when they were young. They used to tell the dates of memories as well as what toy aisle they found this and that, and could quote movies they've only seen once. I thought it was adorable! But, like Olivia, they struggled making friends as well, and I feel so badly Olivia has no "best friend." It's hard being the parent of an "Aspie" as my sons struggle to date and make solid friendships. It's hard when nondivergent women/men/children struggle with friendships and dating in an NT world as they they think these kids/adults are weird and awkward, but they're brilliantly witty and funny and know so much about so many things. I hope after this interview, Olivia will have tons of strong friendships and a beloved "best friend" forever!

I'm crying. I was like this with horses. And then one sleepover when I was fifteen I overheard my friends saying I'd be fine if I only stopped talking about horses so much so I stopped. I'm now 33 and don't tell people about horses anymore. And, no, I never got to take lessons. The closest I got was when a horse I was riding eloped and cantered me back to their barn. I was over the moon I didn't fall.

She seems to be a very smart little girl and one day I bet she will be an eye doctor.. that’s so amazing I hope some kids see this and reach out to her..

What a wonderful young lady! For me, I started to cry when mom talked about the social skills group. I have the same diagnosis’ as Olivia but I was her age 20 years ago and my parents just didn’t understand how to help me. I’m so happy she has this support ❤

My nephew was non verbal until about 5. But in preschool he rarely spoke. I took him with everywhere to research stuff for company i was developing. His mom picked him up and asked what he did today. His reply " market research for aunt ninas sweets and treat". So non verbal doesnt mean they arent listening and soaking everything up

I hope this girl and her family live a long and happy life. It's especially important to teach kids like her how to be safe online and with technology in general. People may/will take advantage if parents aren't careful. I wouldn't put a kid with Autism+OCD out there like this, to be on the safe side. Speaking from experience, with love.

@dr.chelseahansen4547

27 күн бұрын

I agree. We didn’t take the decision to do this lightly, but we trust Chris and felt she could help a lot of people with her story. Olivia doesn’t have access to the Internet without supervision so we reviewed all comments before letting her read them. We’re very protective because, you’re right, she is vulnerable to predators. Chris has created a safe, inclusive, loving corner of the Internet that is very rare so we felt comfortable with her doing this to help others. ❤

I don’t have asberger, OCD, ADHD, ADD or anything like that but I still don’t really fit in. Although it seems like I have friends, I never know what to say or how to say it. Sometimes when there is a crowd, I forget to say who I am addressing. I feel like when someone switches the topic of discussion, I haven’t completely gotten all of my thoughts down. A lot of times I say “Hi guys” when I am addressing everyone, so should have I said “Hi everyone?” When I try to engage in a conversation, since I often don’t know what to say in order for me to make sense, I would often talk longer than required, so I would often stay silent. I have a different experience but that’s me. Olivia is also a cutie and I would’ve loved to be her friend!!

Olivia could easily become an opthalmologist in light of her deep interest and she would shine in that field because she is so sweet and caring

She is absolutely perfect ❤ I smiled this whole interview and couldn't stop thinking about how well she would fit in at my school for Children on the Spectrum. I don't know where this family lives but my school is in southish florida. I know a group of girls in our ELC department that would LOVE to add sweet Olivia to their gang ❤ I pray she finds her special friend 😊

Her "Umhmmm" MELTS me. I could listen to it all day long.

She’s a doll. Good job Chris for talking to her about eyes and contacts and what’s she’s interested in. ❤😂 Super sweet episode. 😊

Tell her the story of my sister. When she was a teenager she couldn’t see her eye drop bottle very well and she accidentally put superglue in her eye and it glued her eyelids shut. She had to go to the ER . I don’t know how they treated her but she had a patch on her eye for a while. What a sweet girl. So smart

@19Marc79

Ай бұрын

That is a HORRIBLE story ! Not funny or entertaining at all. But since it relates directly to the "shower-story" Olivia might store that in her brain for decades, I guess. Actually she might educate people and prevent some acccidents in the future by telling that story 👍

@heatherscancerjourney

Ай бұрын

@@19Marc79 yes like don’t put super glue near your eye drops lol . That was back in 1984

@dawnapm

Ай бұрын

I gasped, when I read this! Lol

@commonsense571

Ай бұрын

Aaaack!!

@lynzstark

Ай бұрын

That's horrible! When I didn't have my contacts in, I grabbed my drops. . . put them in and the BURNING was excruciating. I screamed. I've never felt anything like it before. My husband came and all I could do was beg him to help me flush my eyes and get me ice. Come to find out, they were ear drops. Worst pain ever. I feared I would be blind, honestly.

From someone who is neurodivergent not only finding but also KEEPING friends is so so hard!!! People sometimes forget that. I also rock back and forth just like she does😊

@kristen1324

Ай бұрын

Yes. Maintaining relationships is difficult.

I’m a 20-year-old with ADHD, OCD, and suspected autism. Hearing Olivia’s story was wonderful and I would absolutely be her friend! I understand the struggles of being neurodivergent and navigating a world that wasn’t built for us. Sending love to Olivia