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re: Bella Ramsey on being diagnosed as autistic while filming The Last of Us
Posted on 3/20/25 at 8:51 am to Corinthians420
Posted on 3/20/25 at 8:51 am to Corinthians420
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Lol @ pretending autism and adhd are remotely the same thing.
Speaking of limp-wristed…what are you on about?
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And people have been saying she looked autistic for years now, so keeping it under wraps was impossible before she even knew
Who cares? Both Norm McDonald and Chadwick Bosman were clearly unhealthy-looking but they didn't go announcing to the world they were dying to “clear the air”. They had a sense of nobility.
On top of that, you are assuming autism has a “look at must be addressed”
No it doesn't. It’s ok to just be average looking in Hollywood.
Anthony Hopkins has Asbergers, he didn't advertise it or use it to explain away his looks. He only spoke of it when asked didn't immediately put it on blast to explain away things.
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Posted on 3/20/25 at 8:51 am to Corinthians420
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people have been saying she looked autistic
holy shite
Posted on 3/20/25 at 8:53 am to theunknownknight
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Anthony Hopkins has Asbergers, he didn't advertise it or use it to explain away his looks. He only spoke of it when asked didn't immediately put it on blast to explain away things.
This is one article. You're acting like she's on some Autism Awareness tour.
One thing we specially try to explain to our kids with anything about their life, that's their story. Be guarded, but it's your decision on what you want to share or don't want to share.
This post was edited on 3/20/25 at 8:54 am
Posted on 3/20/25 at 8:54 am to sicboy
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This is one article. You're acting like she's on some Autism Awareness tour.
Let’s be real. In today's social media world, one article is an awareness tour.
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One thing we specially try to explain to our kids with anything about their life, that's their story. Be guarded, but it's your decision on what you want to share or don't want to share.
I agree with that
This post was edited on 3/20/25 at 8:55 am
Posted on 3/20/25 at 9:02 am to theunknownknight
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Both Norm McDonald and Chadwick Bosman were clearly unhealthy-looking but they didn't go announcing to the world they were dying to “clear the air”. They had a sense of nobility.
And if they had announced it that wouldnt have been wrong either.
There's a difference between dealing with a health issue where you may be dying or could recover from and having a social disorder living in the public eye in your early 20s that you will be dealing with the rest of your professional career.
This post was edited on 3/20/25 at 9:08 am
Posted on 3/20/25 at 9:02 am to sicboy
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I mean, that's a her decision, but it's helpful for people with autism to see someone in the spotlight open about it. Makes them feel less of an outcast.
Also notable for a woman diagnosed to speak out. For a long time psych has neglected to recognize ASD in women from a diagnostic standpoint.
As for why an adult might get assessed, they've likely developed adaptive coping skills over their life to manage symptoms but they may be looking for further assistance. It's also not uncommon for someone with ASD who has to "mask" when around others (attempt to look/act "normal") to develop depression or anxiety with that. They could be looking to help with that as well.
Posted on 3/20/25 at 9:07 am to theunknownknight
quote:The screening part could be about finding out why daily life seems to be easier for most people other than you. Better to know that you're autistic than to go through a lifetime of non-specific therapy.
So what value would screening and letting everyone know bring?
The letting everyone know part is the opportunity that being a celebrity gives you to easily make a positive difference in other people's lives. Henry Winkler being dyslexic, Biden stuttering, Michael Landon as a teen bed-wetter... Announcing that you suffer or suffered from something isn't always about "look at what I overcame" but is sometimes about lessening the stigma and letting people (kids) know that they're not alone. It's possibly the easiest thing that a celeb can do to help others.
Posted on 3/20/25 at 9:15 am to BluegrassBelle
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As for why an adult might get assessed, they've likely developed adaptive coping skills over their life to manage symptoms but they may be looking for further assistance. It's also not uncommon for someone with ASD who has to "mask" when around others (attempt to look/act "normal") to develop depression or anxiety with that. They could be looking to help with that as well.
like i said i can cover up most of my ticks other than the ADD. but i have to really control a lot of those things and make little adjustments so i don't come off as a socio/psychopath some times.
i've been dealing with that in my work life a lot. a whole lot of things that used to be "whatever" are actually really triggering for me now and I've started working on some different coping methods and adjustments for my day to day and had to have a come to Jesus meeting with my boss. Constant interruptions that stop me from a real work flow or being talked over in meetings is usually something I wave away and absorb, but it's been harder to do lately.
Posted on 3/20/25 at 9:16 am to RLDSC FAN
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I hope she stays off social media because the shite people say about her looks is freaking brutal
She for sure has some down syndrome face. The first time I saw her was in GoT but as soon as she showed up I thought "man she's got to have some down syndrome". Not trying to say that in a mean way, she just has that look to her.
Posted on 3/20/25 at 9:23 am to Fewer Kilometers
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The letting everyone know part is the opportunity that being a celebrity gives you to easily make a positive difference in other people's lives. Henry Winkler being dyslexic, Biden stuttering,..
Too bad Biden didn’t bother to raise awareness around his severe dementia as a public service to make a positive difference in other people’s lives.
Posted on 3/20/25 at 9:34 am to HueyLongJr
Seems he would have to be aware to make others aware
Posted on 3/20/25 at 9:38 am to iwyLSUiwy
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Not trying to say that in a mean way, she just has that look to her.
No doubt. I'm just pointing out the shite I see on Twitter is really cruel stuff. There's a lot of people that hate that she was cast as Ellie
Posted on 3/20/25 at 10:00 am to RLDSC FAN
quote:I mean, when you’re a woman and refer to yourself as gender neutral and dress like a dude then you have to know it’s coming.
I hope she stays off social media because the shite people say about her looks is freaking brutal
This post was edited on 3/20/25 at 10:02 am
Posted on 3/20/25 at 10:03 am to Henry Jones Jr
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I mean, when you’re a woman and refer to yourself as gender neutral and dress like a dude then you have to know it’s coming.
i'm NOT saying you're wrong. i have strong opinions about this tomfoolery (see Robert DeNiro's son,) but there's no reason to document yourself being an a-hole about it.
Posted on 3/20/25 at 10:16 am to theunknownknight
quote:Yeah, I'm going to agree with you.quote:
Keep talking out of your arse about autism.
Calm down Nancy. I'm not dissing autism or autistic people. I'm simply asking an obvious question.
If I had graduated college and had become one of the most successful engineers in the world and had a great life...I’m not particularly going to care where I fall on the spectrum. And if I did discover it, I wouldn't put it on blast. It would obviously be working for me at that point. So what value would screening and letting everyone know bring?
I didn't bother to read the article, so I probably missed some points...
But we're all weird to some extent (hence everyone is different and unique), and we're all just trying to get through life and function in society. She's obviously been very successful, I'd say more successful than 99% of child actors and actresses to this point. Landed a role in a big show, then landed a lead role in another anticipated big show, and we've seen her in commercials. Without being mean, it's clear she didn't get those spots from being stunningly beautiful; so I'd say she's doing just fine in a highly competitive field.
Posted on 3/20/25 at 10:24 am to Scoob
Noone is saying autism held her back. We are saying Hollywood/fame may be a little different to navigate for someone with autism
Posted on 3/20/25 at 10:33 am to theunknownknight
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She’s 21.
At some point, if you’ve gotten this far in life being a successful actress etc, why even get screened?
It doesn't add any value other than virtue points.
It's always good to know yourself better. She may understand why she feels or thinks a certain way in certain situations now. She may be able to mitigate or control possible side effects of the conditions now.
How that is lost on someone like you, I will never know.
Never too old to learn more about yourself and try to better yourself.
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And about sharing with others, that is a personal decision, but as a public figure it could help someone struggling with feel better about themselves. De-stigmatizing stuff like this is a good thing IMO.
I think it's great when people like Robert Downey Jr. and Dax Shepard talk about sobriety.
This post was edited on 3/20/25 at 10:37 am
Posted on 3/20/25 at 10:34 am to TheLegend
The definition of autism has been broadened and watered down to such an extent as to be virtually meaningless.
Posted on 3/20/25 at 10:35 am to Corinthians420
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looked autistic
That’s not a thing
Posted on 3/20/25 at 10:43 am to theunknownknight
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She’s 21.
At some point, if you’ve gotten this far in life being a successful actress etc, why even get screened?
It doesn't add any value other than virtue points.
This is so dumb
At what age should one stop going to the doctor? 
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