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Pathological Demand Avoidance
Imagine you're at a party, and there's a particularly lively guest who seems to masterfully avoid doing anything remotely helpful, like tidying up. They might distract you with a funny story, negotiate their way out of it by offering to get you a drink, or simply disappear at the first opportune moment. Well, in the world…
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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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The cause of autism!
THIS IS A JOKE, just like a certain administration https://us.v-cdn.net/6027153/uploads/UFOAXZAV90TR/image.png Using the same level of medical knowledge and science as recent claims about the cause of autism, it's been determined the true cause is…. Marvel! https://us.v-cdn.net/6027153/uploads/DUSS8BRHBQMJ/image.png The…
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Autism and friendship
hello I'm Sophie I have autism my friend knows that I have it she treats me different to all her other friends ect. Leaving me out of things.. making excuses everytime I ask to meet up or opens sc and doesn't answer the question.. does that mean she's not interested.. I can't understand why I'm been treated differently…
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PIP renewal
hey guys feeling really sick 🤢 just had pip renewal for ptsd previously two year ago, but have been diagnosed with autism this year so had to do a whole assessment again. I had the lowest rate for it but I think I will lose it completely now . It always sets me back these assessment with my mental health. I said to the…
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Is it normal to not eat for 4 days but still not be hungry.
I have struggled with food all my life, I never feel hunger pains like a normal person should, I only ever realise I need food if I'm really weak or feeling funny. Recently though every food is a put off for me, I don't have an appitite for anything, and with the lack of hunger means I havn't eaten anything for 4 days and…
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Autism
how many workers has autism disorder and what do they offer
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Problems with social care making me very stressed
Hello I have autism and mental health problems and I am really stressed because of social care problem. I had a care act needs assessment 3 months ago and I got an email afterwards with my assessment saying I am eligible under the Care Act 2014 due to meeting 5 out of 10 criteria. I was happy because I need help and…
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Struggling with my young adult son
My son, 20 yrs old, has an intense fear/anxiety of engaging with anyone other than immediate family and his older brothers 2 friends (older brother is 21). Getting him to attend health appointments, or appointments of any kind, is extremely difficult, and 90% of the time I end up having to cancel last minute and…
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autism assessment
hi, i had my autism assessment date changed, it was previously booked for august and was going to be done by 2 psychologists. now i have a new date for october but it says it will be done by a specialise nurse, is this normal i thought only a psychiatrist or psychologist could diagnose autism. thanks
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That time of year again!! Daughter struggling at college 2 days in
so this is my daughters second year at college after resitting English and maths, she passed English and a business gcse worth 4 passes. It was a struggle last year and we always struggle at the beginning of the academic year though till June when she finishes, the summer holidays are like a breath of fresh air. I have had…
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The Fight for a Wales Autism Bill Isn’t Over: We're Taking Our Campaign to the Public
Hello everyone, I'm writing to you today with a crucial update on my campaign for a new Wales Autism Bill. As many of you know, my recent Senedd petition to resurrect the Autism Bill 2019 was formally rejected by the Petitions Committee, despite gathering 597 signatures. The Senedd's position is that they already have a…
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Hi, my name is LozA100! Any tips for helping my teenage son?
Hi all. My son is 12 and autistic. He had 1:1 support in mainstream primary, then had a benign brain tumour 2 years ago that has left additional processing difficulties and as you can imagine, really took a toll on his physical and mental health and wellbeing. He's been amazing and I'm incredibly proud of him. I don't know…
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Autism and universal credit
I am having trouble at the moment with my universal credit claim I have gone through my health assessment for my autism and they have got back to me saying I still have to do work related activity’s which I believe is incorrect as I can’t leave the house very often and have a lot of day to day struggles this is making my…
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Could I have autism?..
I’m not self diagnosing myself but other than my severe anxiety/ptsd etc as a child I always remember being extremely introverted, obsessed with books . Didn’t like the feel of certain materials on my hands and feet . And as I’ve got older noise and smells ( the smells I noticed even as a child ) really irritate me and can…
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Personal Health Budget: Is there anyone with autism without intellectual impairment who has a PHB.
Hi Is there anyone out there with autism who is neurotypical passing (or somewhat so) who has succeeded in getting a PHB and would be willing to share their experience? I have autism, dyspraxia, bipolar 2, and am currently seeking assessments for ADHD, Non Verbal Learning Disorder (where the person has average to above…
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Advice on refusing to leave the house
Hi there, I’m new to the forum, any help is very welcome and I apologise for such a long read, I have a little girl age 10, with autism, also waiting on diagnosis for adhd, as from the Easter break she has refused to go out anywhere and to school, which we are shocked at as she’s always loved going to school…She has high…
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ADHD and brain fog
Hi all, I am struggling really badly with brain fog. Concentrating is basically impossible. I feel completely disconnected and can't think properly. I'm mentally exhausted. I am waiting on some blood tests but this is something that I've struggled with since my teens, it's just worse than normal. The only thing I have…
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Autism support group information
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Share your volunteering experiences
https://us.v-cdn.net/6027153/uploads/8E2HQFOPZ6O5/image.png Are you an autistic adult in the UK or Australia who has volunteered for at least 6 months? You are invited to take part in a research study exploring how volunteering influences the identity and wellbeing of autistic people. What does participation involve? A…
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Would you like to help shape a study on autistic experiences of volunteering?
Name of study: Volunteering, Identity, and Wellbeing in Autism Description of research: Through interviews with autistic volunteers, this qualitative study aims to better understand if and how volunteering impacts the identities and wellbeing of autistic adults in the UK and Australia. What is the purpose of the research?…
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Local charity launches cookbook
From Yorkshire Post Sheffield Mencap and Gateway is releasing their cookbook ‘My Meals’ this Learning Disability Week (16th – 22nd June) to show that cooking healthy, delicious meals doesn’t need to be complicated – or expensive. My Meals was created during hands-on cooking sessions at Sheffield Mencap and Gateway, with…
