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Leeds group for women with learning disabilities and autism
Led by Women's Health Matters, they have taster sessions: • Monday 13 April - Feeling Safe • Monday 20 April - Good Friends • Monday 27 April - Building Self Esteem
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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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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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Experience of first autism assessment, felt like a benefit assessment.
So me and my sister were there, and my other sister came in towards the end of the call. From the start he was trying to dismiss it, he opened with he doesnt understand why there has been a referral, tried to say it might be ADHD, but then later tried to pass everything off as basic depression anxiety. He got so aggressive…
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ADHD Autism
Watching this podcast was like a "breath of fresh air" for me I felt this was a very good breakdown of what it feels like "when no one understands you" OR worse, you find it difficult to even understand yourself….🌞 After watching this I feel less alone with my thoughts and feelings and hope it may help others too💚 Sharing…
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ADHD Medication
This discussion was created from comments split from: Another Donald Trump assassination attempt.
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Autism Acceptance Month April 2026
This month, we're supporting Autism Acceptance Month and we hope you'll join us! Autism is a lifelong neurodivergence that is characterised by different ways of thinking, feeling, and communicating. Social & Sensory Experience: Socialising can be confusing or exhausting, and busy environments can lead to sensory overload.…
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Leaving the house.
Hi, I'm a 23 year old diagnosed Autistic person. I tend to stay in the house a lot because that's where all my comfort items are and where everything is predictable but I end up staying weeks to months at home and I struggle to physically turn up at university. I still get the work done it's just my physical presence is…
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PIP appointee and problems
My son is 19. His Universal credit (including LCWRA) goes into his own bank account and he spends it all in 2 days on cannabis and lending money to friends. His PIP goes to my bank account and is kept in a separate account. That's used for when he needs a taxi, phone bill, clothes, vapes, daily expenses etc. He's got very…
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Disabilities causing suicidal thoughts
I have several disabilities and I’m unable to work which makes me feel so useless and worthless. I’ve tried to get help with mental health from so many places over the years and they’ve all been unhelpful. I’ve ran out of hope and options and don’t want to be here suffering anymore. My life has no structure and purpose and…
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GP appointment for AuDhd referrals - what to expect
Hello all, Tomorrow my GP will be calling me about my request to be referred for ADHD and Autism assessments. I submitted the forms to my GP before Christmas last year so it's taken a long time just to get to this point, (I don't know if that's normal but I know my GP practice is dangerously oversubscribed). I'd like to…
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Call for siblings to take part in MSc research
Hi everyone, I’m currently completing my Master’s dissertation and looking for participants. My research focuses on people who grew up with a sibling diagnosed with ADHD and/or autism, as siblings are still really under-represented in research. I haven’t yet reached my target participants, so every response genuinely makes…
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Help
so long story short, my daughter is awaiting diagnosis, showing pda traits. Now a teenager and has started vaping to fit in at school. Masks all day at school and at home has meltdowns, burn outs, is forever trying to control every situation. I don’t know how to deal with the vape situation and feel the more I’m going on…
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Autistic/ADHD teen son not leaving his room
Hi, I’m struggling with how to support my son. He wasn’t diagnosed until he was 16 when he gradually stopped attending school in S5. He’s cut himself off from all his friends and doesn’t leave his room. He’s recently just turned 17. He says he’s wants to do things/go places but when the time comes he looks for excuses as…
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Liz kendall cruel autism / afhd
Is it true Liz Kendall wants those with autism/ ADHD aged 18-24 either in work or education by April.?.Absolutely worried sick ..Being disabled my self ..My almost 24 Yr old lives at home ,has autism, coupled with anxiety, depression and self harm ,which has ceased for now..This pressure could send her into meltdown .What…
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Limited work capability
My son Nicholas [removed by moderator] Has Autism which was diagnosed at 4 he is now 51. He has never had payed employment and now on Universal Credit I would like help to get him Limited work Capability as the keep telling me he can work
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Did you grow up with a sibling with autism or ADHD?
This study explores the how support during childhood associates to adult psychological well-being among siblings. Within families where a child has a neurodevelopmental condition, siblings can often play important roles within the family system. Research suggests that siblings may take on additional responsibilities, adapt…
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Getting people PAST the disability to give me a CHANCE at anything!
Dear Violet.. I've got Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus, Caetextia and Asperger's as well. They come out in my face/ physique, let's face it, I could be one of Santa's Little Helpers no questions asked! THAT'S what's always killed me in Life. In others' eyes I'm Harpic (clean round the bend), Shrek, Monster man, Hellboy, I'll…
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Autism is not caused by "bad parenting"
I saw some comments on here that hinted to people thinking 'poor parenting' causes neurodiversity and I shouldn't need to say this but I will: 'bad' parenting does not cause neurodiversity. Threats, punishment and fear won't change neurodiversity. Neurodiversity is not about a child 'being in charge' There are so many…
