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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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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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Is 'Normal' Just a Myth? How Could Embracing Neurodiversity Could Change the World
Hope you're doing well! I'm excited to share that my TEDx talk is now live on YouTube. In it, I discuss why "normal" is a myth and how embracing neurodiversity can help us build a more inclusive world. 🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/Fx2-VHDLJT0 I'm really passionate about spreading this message and would love for it to…
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Advice - first appointment: what to expect?
hello - my son, who is 20, has his first triage appointment at the autism centre this week. Letter advises it'll take about an hour and is with 2 clinicians - an autism specialist nurse and psychologist I think. If they think he has autism he'll then be put on waiting list for full assessment. I'm just wondering what is…
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Hi, my name is sarahs182008! Help with son interacting with others
Hi iam struggling to get my son who is 14 years old to access the outside world he was diagnosed with adhd/ASD a few months ago. He has medication which he takes but it’s early days as to how effective it is. He completely shuts the world out and is very happy to stay in the house he won’t attend any schooling at home or…
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Hi, my name is rabt! Activity ideas for a man with autism?
Hi there I’ve just started supporting an autistic, non verbal and deaf man in his late 30’s. He is in a wheelchair. Can anyone suggest any indoor games/activities we could do or anything we could buy to occupy him when he’s indoors. He loves the outdoors but Winter will soon be upon us properly and I know there will be…
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Remembrance Day
This Remembrance Day i will be remembering all the soldiers who fought in war and conflict in the UK As well as this I would likr to remember Oliver Mcgowen who died because he was given anti psychotic drugs because the doctors thought he had pyschotic episodes but these were because of his epilepsy and autism not because…
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Is this a shutdown?
Hi All, I'm new here. I was diagnosed autistic last year and I am also considering getting an ADHD assessment as I suspect I am AuDHD. I wondered if I am having shutdowns. I always put this down to depression or just plain laziness but I am beginning to wonder if they are shutdowns. These symptoms happen if I get too…
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Neurodiversity.. the good stuff...
I recently saw something about there being a cure for Autism (not sure I believe it btw), but it got me thinking... I know we tend to talk on here about our many troubles and struggles with being neurodivergent and subsequent problems but I thought it might be nice to maybe say what we like about it, I for one wouldn't…
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Social phobia
Hi guys, I'm wondering if anyone has any coping strategies to share. I have a worsening social phobia and I have to work so it's really awkward. I'm autistic and a champion masker but people wouldn't understand if I said how I feel. Being around people is so stressful to me that I feel sick, get palpitations and wake up…
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Autism assessment
Hi to everyone I have been on the waiting list now for just over a year to have a autism assessment. However I am just wondering if anyone on having there assessment was told it was something different other than autism.I do realise there are many things that cross over into the world of austism within the assessment…
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Sleep problems
Hi, My 3.5 year old has autism and.is.up.all.n8ght crying and screaming. Last night for.8 hours I do not know why I give her milk, change her nappy, try lighting everything, she sleeps in our double bed now but now she prefers us out of the bed. We are getting 2 hour max sleep a night and my 12 yrqd is going to school…
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Stats for autism
hi i Was wondering if anyone had any stats for being diagnosed with autism, I am currently going through the assessment process and worried sick they say I’m not autistic (i believe I am) thanks
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'High Functioning' Autism
Hi Guys, so I'm just wondering if anyone gets the reactions I get and how they deal with it… I'm autistic, with other accompanying issues. I've got auditory processing issues, very light/ heat / sound sensitive, quickly stressed and overloaded, I have Irlen Syndrome, probable ADHD, I'm personally dysfunctional to the point…
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Hi, my name is DebM25! Neurodivergent and having issues with being misunderstood.
Hi Everyone I am so glad to be joining this neurodiverse group I am needing any advice about being constantly misunderstood about my neurodiverse symptoms when they are expressed ,especially with the police and my university
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It makes sense to me but how do I get diagnosed
I've had five months of EDMR Therapy for Complex PTSD then seven months later just three weeks into my CBT Therapy for severe anxiety & moderate depression and issues with self compassion and self validation with a trained psychotherapist former nurse who is also nuerodiverse with diagnosed female autistic lady. She is…
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Post-Diagnostic Autism Assessments later in life diagnosis
As someone who had an autism diagnosis later in life, I’ve never had a post-diagnostic assessment to diagnose my level of autism and to identify appropriate levels of support going forward - I feel that this should be a basic legal entitlement and a basic legal obligation on all providers in the sector and in related…
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Talk therapy
hello, I am pre-diagnostic, waiting for my 2nd stage assessment and have had a burnout. I can’t get help for autistic adults as I’m not diagnosed as yet but have a talk therapy session for tmrw. I’m not sure how to prepare for this as I have great difficulty understanding my emotions etc. I really wanted to talk to someone…
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Any Neurodiverse folks out there with Personal Budgets or trying to access one?
Do Say Hello . . Any Neurodiverse folks out there with Personal Budgets or trying to access one ? Please share any advice, tips or recommendations of any organisations that have been helpful to you along the way, maybe advocacy, care planning or finally providing support? As I am feeling very lost and alone with all this…
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My son
Hello I new to this group. I have som age 8 who has Autism and ADHD . He has complex needs he is currently out of education as the school he was in be for was sending him more crazy everyday literally to the point I couldn't deal with it I had to listen to hours and hours of abuse aggressiveness and throwing stuff and just…
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Any Experience of Outward Outreach Services?
Has Anyone had positive direct experience of recieving support from this organisation. As I am wondering this organisation might be suitable to help me. As I am Neurodiverse struggling to acesss personal Budget. Thank you 😊 Outward - Outward Outreach Services? Our dedicated Outreach team supports adults with learning…
