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ASD/ADHD and Right to Choose
Did you know you can choose who you get assessed by for autism and ADHD through the NHS if you're in England? With waiting lists hitting record highs over over 3 years for an NHS assessment, I thought I should highlight a way of cutting years off that wait that I've used myself. NHS Right to Choose basically means you have…
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Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) and coping skills.
Have you ever been told you overreact or are "too sensitive"? There's a chance you may suffer from a condition known as RSD, or rejection sensitivity dysphoria, which is very common among the neurodiverse. Please note this is not to be confused with "Rejection sensitivity" which is a separate condition, but equally…
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Autistic experiences of Christianity
Hi I am diagnosed with autism with several level 2 needs. and my sensory seems to be level 3 at times to me. I am a Christian and autistic and was looking to have a chat to others about that here but didn’t see any posts. I intend also to discuss about my autism. I thought I would link to other autistic Christians…
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Worth toughing it out and going to the Tribunal
I was so terrified of the Tribunal that I didn't even dare open the package of documents because I knew that if I started thinking about it I would get overwhelmed and cancel it. So I did my best to ignore the whole thing over the extended wait. Then a month ago I got the letter with the date. I had a really bad week but…
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Please please give me some advice 🙏
Hi guys, I posted on here a few weeks back about my autistic daughter and got lots of advice.. so here goes... My daughter is 10 years old and has several learning difficulties and severe school anxiety. She has a EHCP in place, which is not helping with her anxiety. Every day is a struggle to get her to school and every…
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Autistic teenagers late diagnosis
Hello. My teenagers have both been recently diagnosed with autism, and my son with low attentive adhd too. They are 18 and 16 and it’s quite hard to take it all in. My daughter has brilliant coping mechanisms and seems to be doing well but my son hardly leaves the house. He is often quite rude to me and his dad and his…
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Disappointed in peer support call 📞
I don’t mean to sound ungrateful but I feel so alone, like things won’t get better and i’m never going to get the support I wish for. For context I was late diagnosed with autism last year, have generalised anxiety but mostly about social situations, depression with previous attemps and sh. I have done cbt before but thats…
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Hi, my name is Waylander! Looking for insight and support for my autistic adult son
I'm joining here because my adult son has autism, severe depression and is awaiting an ADHD assessment. He has been a virtual recluse for the past 9 years since he left college. He found the transition to the post education world too hard and has managed one very short period of work which left him shattered for weeks…
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Hi, my name is Katiemc94! Any advice on pathological demand avoidance?
New here, my son is currently being referred for ADHD and ASD, not sure on the ASD but there is so many over laps the school advice to tick both boxes. He's symptoms have been so much worse the past month. I think this is due to my parenting style has completely changed. I have ADHD so very short fuse and explosive. Since…
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Please help - any advice for my adult daughter?
Hello. My daughter, 21 years old, was diagnosed with Autism at 7. She attended a mainstream school and achieved grades sufficient for A levels. She started college at the height of Covid (September 20) but couldn't cope, so she dropped out. She suffers from anxiety and, at this time, had developed a spinal issue, which has…
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Hi, my name is cordicole! Any guidance on my son's behaviours?
I have a 7 year old son who I believe may be ASD he is high functioning and school haven't picked up on alot of things, but more symptoms present as he gets older and I am personally finding it hard to navigate some of his behaviours that are not dangerous to others but mentally self harming to himself. Need any help and…
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Hi, my name is romans123! Where can we get an assessment for autism under right to choose?
hi i am romans sister and i am his carer . we went to gp and they said i could look for a right to chose to get him assessment for autism. just wonder if you provider this service
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Help for my 20-year-old son who won't leave the house
Hi I'm after advice on my 20 yr old adopted son who has mental health/ anxiety issues and won't leave the house to get any help! He left school aged 14 as wouldn't go out. He's been under CAMHS until 18 but now won't go out at all! I suspect he is on the autistic spectrum as does have traits but he feeling highly anxious…
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I feel really let down by the system.
Hi, I have already posted on here about applying for jobs and being autistic. (I don't disclose that I'm autistic or anything). I was a carer for my mum for 9 years until her death, so... I've never really been in paid employment except 4 months last year from May 2024 - September 2024 which was a cleaning job but due to…
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Can I ask for a re assessment
hi all I recently had my asd assessment and I’m not happy, can I ask to be re referred before getting the outcome? I know the long wait so don’t want to delay anymore than 8 have to by waiting
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Autism/Depression
I just wanted to ask anyone who has Autism. Do any of the people who have Autism get depression? Sorry for interrupting again.
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Emotions after ASD assessment
Hello All, Following two telephone discussions with a clinical psychologist, I had my first face to face evaluation towards (or not) a diagnosis of ASD. I went as my awful self. I didn't struggle to mask. The experience was very positive and I came home happy, although physically exhausted and in a lot of pain. Today, I…
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Coventry Grid for Adults?
My therapist has asked me to look at the Coventry Grid, in relation to ADHD, CPTSD, Sensory Issues, Attachment disorder etc. I can't find it anywhere online that isn't behind a paywall, does anyone have any idea where I can find it online? Thanks
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Question for autistic adults
hi Quick question i recently had my assessments and next week I have a video link to tell me if I’m autistic or not, they said question is it’s 30 min appointment which seems a bit long to tell me I am autistic so I’m panicking that it’s 30 mins so they tell me I’m not autistic but that maybe I’m anxious How long was…
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Autism
Hi , please could someone kindly answer my question on what basis autism is diagnosed in an adult and what kind of doctor performs such a diagnosis? Thank you
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EHCP assessment advice
hi all, My son has severe ADHD and been accepted for an EHCP assessment. He is medicated effectively for his education only and takes it only for school, and the medication does significantly improve his ADHD symptoms to allow him to be able to sit still in class and he presents with less symptoms. I asked his SENCO if I…
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Hi, I am Jorj! My wonderful 7-year-old daughter is on the autism spectrum.
My wonderful 7-year-old daughter is on the autism spectrum. Just here to connect and maybe share experiences with others.
