[Garfie]

Originally Posted by Beso

And her friendship with Lily.?

Just like everyone else, people on the spectrum can have different types of friendships.

Personality wise, Ali seems like a caring, compassionate and protective person, and this might draw her to Lily. She might also recognise Lily, like herself, as being someone who has difficulties fitting in socially, so could well be connecting with her for this reason.

I would imagine that when Lily is out of control, loud and chaotic, she would want to calm her down in order to make the environment around her calmer, and I would also imagine there are many parts of the day when she would need time out from Lily’s company.

Remember, we are only shown short extracts over about 45 minutes on each main show, and considering the number of people in there, and the number of interactions that would occur over a 24 hour period, a full picture of what is happening will be unknown to us.

[Beso]

Originally Posted by Garfie

Just like everyone else, people on the spectrum can have different types of friendships.

Personality wise, Ali seems like a caring, compassionate and protective person, and this might draw her to Lily. She might also recognise Lily, like herself, as being someone who has difficulties fitting in socially, so could well be connecting with her for this reason.

I would imagine that when Lily is out of control, loud and chaotic, she would want to calm her down in order to make the environment around her calmer, and I would also imagine there are many parts of the day when she would need time out from Lily’s company.

Remember, we are only shown short extracts over about 45 minutes on each main show, and considering the number of people in there, and the number of interactions that would occur over a 24 hour period, a full picture of what is happening will be unknown to us.

If it's so unknown to us, why are you totally disregarding peoples opinions about ali, and her level of adhd, when you've not had the full.picture either.

[ThomasC]

Originally Posted by Beso

If it's so unknown to us, why are you totally disregarding peoples opinions about ali, and her level of adhd, when you've not had the full.picture either.

It would help if people could stop saying she has autism when those words never came out her mouth.

I stand to be corrected.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by ThomasC

It would help if people could stop saying she has autism when those words never came out her mouth.



I stand to be corrected.

Apparently she's diagnosed with ADHD and also exhibits autistic traits
https://www.ladbible.com/news/health...84106-20241009

[ThomasC]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Apparently she's diagnosed with ADHD and also exhibits autistic traits
https://www.ladbible.com/news/health...84106-20241009

Ah, I missed what she said them

They can go hand in hand and symptoms can he present.

First time I've heard it called AuDHD

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Apparently she's diagnosed with ADHD and also exhibits autistic traits
https://www.ladbible.com/news/health...84106-20241009

Interesting

I have both also ( plus dyslexia) but this is the first I have heard of the term AuDHD


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[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Apparently she's diagnosed with ADHD and also exhibits autistic traits
https://www.ladbible.com/news/health...84106-20241009

…it’s interesting that each condition massively contradict each other as one is more based in structure and order….whereas with ADHD…it’s more spontaniety and chaos, if you like…

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…it’s interesting that each condition massively contradict each other as one is more based in structure and order….whereas with ADHD…it’s more spontaniety and chaos, if you like…

That’s precisely why its sooooo exhausting and frustrating !


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[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Zizu

That’s precisely why its sooooo exhausting and frustrating !


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…you are diagnosed with both conditions, Zizu…?…

[Garfie]

Originally Posted by Beso

If it's so unknown to us, why are you totally disregarding peoples opinions about ali, and her level of adhd, when you've not had the full.picture either.

I’m not disregarding people’s opinions about Ali. I agreed with Sheriff that Ali’s traits were less pronounced than in others.
I am just trying to create some awareness and understanding of how the Autistic mind works, and how it can affect someone’s behaviour within social settings. My aim is to give another perspective for people to consider. If it is not coming across that way, then all I can do is apologise, and be more mindful in future.