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A Kind of Spark season 2 introduces a new character, Bonnie, who mysteriously left Juniper as a child, and is back to reconnect with her childhood friend, Keedie. Find out from actor Ella Maisy Purvis what it's like to play an autistic character with ADHD, why it's important to be themselves around the cast and crew of the show, and what their favourite costumes of the season are!

Do you recognise Bonnie?

The eagle-eyed among you may recognise Ella from season 1 of the show. They played a different character named Elinor, a young noblewoman who lived in the 16th century world... very different to Bonnie's character in season 2!

Ella Maisy Purvis as Elinor in season 1 and Bonnie in season 2

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  • Comment posted by PinkSparklyLlama, at 19:14 3 Jul

    2 of my friends have ADHD but you don't even notice they have it!

  • Comment posted by Glade_Fire, at 11:27 16 Jun

    How can you find out if you have ADHD?

    • Reply posted by PinkSparklyLlama, at 19:12 3 Jul

      PinkSparklyLlama replied:
      I think you have to check with a doctor

  • Comment posted by TheWitchOfTheIceWolves913, at 14:47 6 Jun

    I have ADHD Aswell! i get easily overwhelmed and i dont like some loud noises! heres some tips to calm yourself down ^^ hope this helps!
    Stroke a pet (this really helps me!)
    listen to Lo-Fi music (its a calm music genre and theirs lots if you search onlie with permisson from a parent!)
    go outside
    Hug a plushie
    yoga
    Hope this helps! ^^

    • Reply posted by User0509192677, at 18:38 10 Jun

      User0509192677 replied:
      Thank you! I don't have ADHD but this helps anyways if I'm worried or stressed :))

  • Comment posted by User0228954199, at 15:37 18 May

    LOVE

  • Comment posted by Alisonpandalover, at 17:37 17 May

    My friends have adhd

    • Reply posted by Fluffypuppy, at 09:50 18 May

      Fluffypuppy replied:
      I have ADHD

  • Comment posted by Alisonpandalover, at 17:36 17 May

    My friends have added

  • Comment posted by Emmie, at 19:45 16 May

    Series 2 is a.ma.zing!

    • Reply posted by BubbleTea123, at 13:38 9 Jun

      BubbleTea123 replied:
      True

  • Comment posted by User0366153090, at 18:46 14 May

    I love a kind of spark

  • Comment posted by User0366153090, at 18:46 14 May

    I never realise bonnie and elanor were played by the same person 🤯

  • Comment posted by Bella The Future Olympian, at 15:07 13 May

    I have adhd and this is so cool seeing someone like me!

    • Reply posted by Fluffypuppy, at 09:51 18 May

      Fluffypuppy replied:
      Same

  • Comment posted by DogLover5000, at 08:26 13 May

    I feel like a kind of spark is such an inspiration for autistic ADHD people and it's really rare to find stuff like this and it just warms me up I love it!

  • Comment posted by TheWitchOfTheIceWolves913, at 13:26 12 May

    ive got adhd and i get easly overwhelmed!

    • Reply posted by Rainbow Sprinkles, at 16:10 21 May

      Rainbow Sprinkles replied:
      yes same

  • Comment posted by Pink Guinea Pig, at 13:15 12 May

    I have really full on interests and I move my hands to calm me down and I don’t like bright lights, loud sounds or crowds. Might I have autism?

    • Reply posted by Glade_Fire, at 18:03 12 May

      Glade_Fire replied:
      Hi, I’m not going to say for definite since obviously I’m not a professional and I’m not even autistic myself, but it sounds like you maybe have traits of autism? (I have an autistic cousin so I know a bit what I’m talking about) I’ve always thought I’ve got adhd and anxiety, and maybe some autistic traits too but I’ve got no idea how to find out (sorry for this long message u don’t have to read it)

  • Comment posted by SharkGirl137, at 15:25 11 May

    I have autistic Savant syndrome, which means I can be really good at science, but can be introverted, and sensitive to sound, light, and touch. I also love sharks, like Addie!

    🦈SharkGirl137🦈

    • Reply posted by Marl, at 11:59 15 Jun

      Marl replied:
      I love sharks to

  • Comment posted by Diamond Leopard 5000, at 18:54 10 May

    Nice to see the behind the scenes!! 💕⭐💜🗝️👍

    • Reply posted by Fluffypuppy, at 09:54 18 May

      Fluffypuppy replied:
      I think they should have a behind the scenes tour

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