Autism and ADHD: How to Cope With a Dual Diagnosis | Siri Nelson | TEDxUAlberta

Siri Nelson: Autism and ADHD: How to Cope With a Dual Diagnosis Siri Nelson is currently in her second last year of her BA in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism. With her recent diagnosis of ADHD and Autism and the support of her friends, Siri has gained the confidence and motivation to challenge herself to do things she previously never thought were possible, such as this TED Talk. When she is not at school, Siri is constantly keeping herself busy by engaging in many different art forms such as poetry, fashion and styling, video production and editing, and her favourite artform, dance. Siri has won fine art and dance awards over the last 5 years and continues to follow wherever her passion takes her. When she isn't trying to find a way to monologue about her studies or creating elaborate plans for social media content, you can find Siri on the basketball court or working behind the scenes in promotions and event management. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @rachellecalabrese4447
    @rachellecalabrese4447Ай бұрын

    Oh my goodness! I have AuDHD too and I relate so much to the way Siri speaks! Lines like “I thought it was cute, so I included it.”, “fun fact, I have autism!” and “it’s a very wild time in my brain.” To me, these seem like Siri is making jokes and if I was in the audience, I’d be laughing! However, the audience is dead silent. This can be so frustrating because I feel I’m being lighthearted and fun but others don’t seem to see it that way. I wonder if Siri feels the same way.

  • @Me-vn3gz

    @Me-vn3gz

    Ай бұрын

    ikr i feel bad

  • @quwandathornton

    @quwandathornton

    26 күн бұрын

    exactly i was laughing but was sad too see how dull the room seemed

  • @abdiasnemo2634

    @abdiasnemo2634

    16 күн бұрын

    I read a comment years ago explaining that Ted Talk removed the audience interactions, like laughing, from their videos. So if anyone did laughed we wouldn't know. I don't know if this claim is true. It makes sense to me, because the Ted talk, from the video the original comment originated, was from a comedian. Even tho the many jokes told where funny, there was no noise coming from the audience.

  • @dower85
    @dower85Ай бұрын

    I love her attitude. I was diagnosed with adhd in my 30s. My wife and suspect I also have autism. I have nephews with that diagnosis so … I’ve wasted so much time wondering why I was different!!!

  • @aliciazonis7193
    @aliciazonis719313 күн бұрын

    Loved this! I'm self diagnosed but completely relate to Siri. She reminds me of myself ❤.

  • @lavenderhaze...
    @lavenderhaze...19 күн бұрын

    Really appreciate this talk! I too was very excited to tell my friends about my diagnosis and they didn't want to ask follow up questions. I also totally get the brain wanting to do everything at once very fast and then also want to lay down because I'm just exhausted. Definitely one of my favorite videos about autism that I've watched. Thank you!

  • @wolfdreams2000
    @wolfdreams20004 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Siri! I was diagnosed with adhd(combined)during the summer and autism this past week.

  • @keyc.1109

    @keyc.1109

    3 ай бұрын

    Ah, welcome to the contradiction club! 🎉

  • @toaojjc
    @toaojjc8 күн бұрын

    Siri thank you for sharing your story

  • @TravisandSigrid
    @TravisandSigrid4 ай бұрын

    I did a TEDx talk last week with my cat... Sigrid (Siri) Nelson.

  • @aggal9288
    @aggal92884 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏❤ I wish you a lot of happiness !

  • @paintingplantlady1003
    @paintingplantlady10034 ай бұрын

    Thank you Siri! ❤

  • @teteotolis
    @teteotolisАй бұрын

    Love your energy, Siri !

  • @HeliNoir
    @HeliNoir20 күн бұрын

    WOW. I'm also AuDHD and currently watching this with those spa slippers and wool socks on at work!

  • @MummyMagicBristlecone
    @MummyMagicBristlecone14 күн бұрын

    I relate so much, and I think you look really cool too, great outfit

  • @zachjohnson4530
    @zachjohnson45305 күн бұрын

    I have Autism I love Siri

  • @MissErinColleen11.11
    @MissErinColleen11.114 ай бұрын

    Omg your story is so similar to mine......

  • @Timskipperlaughlin
    @Timskipperlaughlin29 күн бұрын

    Omg me ...

  • @MK-Alpha
    @MK-Alpha3 ай бұрын

    Would.

  • @pickle_dog

    @pickle_dog

    Ай бұрын

    :-/

  • @paintingplantlady1003
    @paintingplantlady10034 ай бұрын

    Thank you Siri! ❤