This interview just really highlights how misunderstood autism is, but amazing for Shelly to share her story!

@jujutrini8412

Ай бұрын

I think there’s more people who have autism that’s not been diagnosed than the other way around.

@dgeneratio1

Ай бұрын

they should fetch in a new character or ask Shelly if she would be willing to do a storyline on it.

I've never been diagnosed at 35 but i've got most of the symptoms such as prefer my own space, like to stick to a schedule like going to bed around 11 pm, i don't like being in crowded places, shy with confidence issues, take things to heart, struggle with my emotions, get annoyed at myself if i can't do something (especially if it's simple), i like to plan things in my head such as what video game i want to buy, price and release. I was born with a learning disability due to being born 10 weeks early. Despite all that i'm happy and i have my Xbox to help me relax and watch videos or listen to music while i play.

@peterwilliamskelhorn6675

Ай бұрын

@dgeneratio1 i totally understand because I'm the same. I go to bed 11.30pm i have loads if CDs or books. And DVDs and teddy bears

Shelly is an amazing actress, love her in Corrie. What a lady

I was diagnosed at the age of 52 three years ago. My life has been a huge struggle!

She looked unhappy when Ed said she struggled to learn lines etc. Sometimes these Presenters get it wrong. She was right to correct him.

Love Shelley, very brave to make her diagnosis public . Wish her nothing but the best! ❤

I'm a late diagnosis. The waiting list is too long for adults in the uk. I re-wrote the questionnaire out before my assessment. The psychologist told me they never had anyone do that before. I told her the questions needed to be aimed at neurodiverse people

I was only diagnosed last year aged 34. It has really shone a light on why i get frustrated with simple things. Would be good if a soap did do a storyline explaining it so people could us better.

That must have come with a lot of relief, but also a lot of grief. At how if diagnosed sooner, life might be different and have been easier. My diagnosis did, at age 20. So great she’s talking about this ❤️🙌Although, most private diagnoses ARE recognised, despite what she said. Just expensive!

@BilliesCraftRoom

Ай бұрын

Postcode lottery on that. Very varied.

@cblaney3931

Ай бұрын

Thanks for saying that re private diagnosis, as mine is recognised by the NHS. Diagnosed in my 50s.

I was diagnosed at 23, on September 20th 2019. Best news of my life to find out this is why I am the way I am and I love the way I am. Just didn’t like people treating me badly and always thought everything was my fault and that I was dumb in the workplace because people treated me that way. I don’t feel like that all the time now. Still have my days though where I do. If I could change one thing, I wouldn’t change myself, I would change others attitudes and behaviour towards people. My mom always taught me even before I was diagnosed, that it is their problem not mine, that I am perfectly me and I know that I am a good worker. It may take me longer to get there though and that’s ok.

Well done, Shelley! You were diagnosed with the DSM-5. I am Australian, and was diagnosed with the DSM-3 in 1971, by Dr. Richard Abud, at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Parkville, in Melbourne. I applaud your efforts to understand yourself better. My autism is only very mild.

Love the questioning for om the presenters and loved Shelly

Diagnosed at 40(almost 41) I was diagnosed with hypermobility syndrome age 31. I already had 3 boys diagnosed at that point and it all starts to make sense. I can relate to a lot of what she says.

I'm 67 and still waiting for my diagnosis because I can't afford to go private.

Wow fair play to her for sharing this story and not hiding away i bet its been awful having it for all this time and not having a diagnosis

I was diagnosed at 50

Roy Cropper is a very aspergery character, I'm surprised it hasn't been developed. When your brain works differently, you make different connections to other people and arrive at different conclusions, life gets very confusing. And sensory issues, heightened awareness of one or more of the 5 senses, very upsetting pretending to be fine when you're not, just to fit in.

@danieladangelo766

Ай бұрын

I think most people would be classified autistic nowadays

@BilliesCraftRoom

Ай бұрын

Masking is exhausting and so bad for mental heath isn't it.

@claireseyeviewonredbubble

Ай бұрын

@@BilliesCraftRoom Yes, I relate to it.

God bless you!! I was 33 but my god - 67!!

@matta5160

26 күн бұрын

I was diagnosed as a child as teachers picked up on it very quickly. however my dad wasn’t diagnosed until he was 58.

I’m in my early 30s and I’ve recently been diagnosed with ADHD and Autism. So many older people are these days and I feel like there’s still a massive stigma around it.

Interesting thank you

Great to see more people speaking out about autism, and especially late diagnosis. Not sure about her comment re private assessments though, as mine is accepted by the NHS, etc.

I was diagnosed at 46 years old. Only realised i was Autistic through working in a school. I had three two hour assessments and was told that there was a wealth of evidence.

Loved the questions on the autism diagnosis!! Hated the interview 😢😢😢😢

@louisemansfield8134

Ай бұрын

This still doesn't read right lol.. what I meant is when I got diagnosed I loved the multiple choices questions but hated discussing my past

Diagnosed with autism at 67 I was diagnosed at 6 years old in 2006 I have it for 18 years now

Remember when we just had personality traits now everyone wants a label. If you have got to 60+ ok why care, everyone is too busy thinking about themselves.

6:33 So true! I have Aspergers and have had people ask, "but I thought Autistic people do X,Y,Z?" and I say that exact phrase back at them. We are all different and on different places on the Spectrum. 🌈

This lady reminds me of myself.

What a lovey lady. Great. Actor bless yo

This explains her acting style.

Good on her

I am 69 and did a quiz on line for autism it suggested I see a doctor as I failed the quiz badly , I also think it is connected to chromosomes as I have a rearrangement on no 5 , also my daughter and granddaughter have autism but not confirmed as yet .

Also caution I was told, without having someone who has known you since childhood, and would also fill in forms about you, then even if the do decide to forward you for assessment the results will be inconclusive. And they may refuse to referr you.

@cblaney3931

Ай бұрын

Mine was done without input from anyone from my childhood as my parents and anyone who was around are gone.

I got diagnosed with autism in 2018

Welcome to the reappearance of everyone but why the absence while you are close to the heart

Alot people are be diagnosed older you see it all the time she might have adhd it seems to be connected i think

How very vogue

It's most judged condition re symptoms.. 😢😢😢

1:29

So sad, I though she was in her eighties.

@Black.Sabbath

Ай бұрын

Maybe get your eyes checked

Shame Susanna Reid is so Pretentious, I was diagnosed with Schizi-Affective Disorder & Bipolar Mood Disorder aged 18 years old. Very misunderstood condition. Presenters behave on Television as if it is a Drama.

@jcrossan1351

Ай бұрын

How was she pretentious ?

She's really annoying on Coronation Street - maybe this explains it. Now we just need a diagnosis for Dev.

@lmdyment

Ай бұрын

Rude. Stop judging diagnosis like Autism etc.. maybe you have something also. Most people are annoying.

@englishlady8863

Ай бұрын

Wow!

@cblaney3931

Ай бұрын

That's called her character, ie the role she plays - she is acting. Therefore not the real her, so NOTHING to do with her being autistic.

I don’t have Autism , however i have been diagnosed with Epilepsy , as been suffering with a number seizures over the past year . I am 54 🫤