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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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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 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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Autism support group information
Hi everyone, I attended an autism support group online for those who have been diagnosed and they provided an after care support service and some classes online. There was a few of them which could be downloaded after the session in pdf. I have attached those in pdf and hope some of you find these helpful. I do like the…
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Share your volunteering experiences
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 one-off 45–60 minute interview (or two shorter interviews, held…
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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…
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after 3 years of being on the waiting list i have my assessment in a few weeks
finally i have my assessment date and now im starting to panic. im worried my mind will go blank when im asked questions and i want to give them enough information so they know how i am. has anyone had an adult assessment and what was it like. i have a panic in me because i dont know what to expect. also on the letter it…
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Autism Initiatives NI
I have a meeting scheduled with them on either Monday or Tuesday. They said they'd help me with housing, and may assign a floating support worker. I have got to leave my current house "officially" on the 31st of July, but I really have until the 31st of August. I hope they can help. I'm getting desperate. I don't want to…
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Inviting you to a research study on autism and eating disorders
Have you struggled with an eating disorder in the past, have recovered from this for at least one year and have an autism diagnosis? I am a master’s student in Mental Health and Clinical Psychology, seeking to recruit participants to partake in my research. My research interest is investigating similarities and differences…
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"Profound grief": late diagnoses of ASD
This article might interest @ellie451 and other members who, like me, have had a recent diagnosis of autism well into adult life. Reference to "grief" resonates. I feel bereaved three months later. Autism I thought it was being gay that made my life so difficult. Then, at 50, I got an eye-opening diagnosis …I spent far too…
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fresh adult autism diagnosis
Struggling with so much at present. My parents do not believe the diagnosis is correct (Im 45) One step parent doesnt want to discuss it (his grandchild is non verbal at six) He is making me feel like a fraud here and guilty for even seeking out a diagnosis. Ive updated Universal credit and PIP about the diagnosis and now…
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At the top of the waiting list
I've been told I'm at the top of the waiting list for an assessment now. Because of the proposed changes to welfare benefits, which I claim for multiple things, I'm a little unsure whether to go ahead with getting a diagnosis now. I want the diagnosis because hopefully it will open up doors for support and if the proposed…
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Worried about Universa lettet
Hi I'm autistic and I got a letter to change from ESA to Universal Credit from the DWP. I'm very worried about this, as I've been told it drives people into poverty and I could lose up to £200. I rely on my money to pay bills and shopping, thers also a lengthy delay until it comes in. I have to fill it in online by August,…
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Adult Autism diagnosis at 45 !
Well I have just experienced a mid life Autism Assessment with Clinical Partners through right to choose. I must say I am very shocked to say that I am! I was only told yesterday now waiting the report. I am now in disbelief how my life has been up hill struggle , raising four children mostly myself. Its a miracle to be…
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Support for 20-year-old Autistic son
Hi I am donna I am a mum to 4 children 21 20 16 14.my 20yr old lad is autistic dyslexic poss pda adhd so rather challenging at times. Doesnt sleep or eat well to. I looking for some support and help with siblings that dont cope well as we was late diagnosed after 12.5yr battle. To which we been left to get on with it no…
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Hi, my name is CDS2000! Searching for autism support
Hi everyone my name is carrie and I've been searching for a reputable autism forum for support and to talk to other people on the spectrum as i find offline friendhsips hard I am pregnant with my second child,my first is 18 years old and i wasnt planning on getting pregnant but here I am and I didnt want to abort Ive been…
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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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Brain Healing received from God with autism
I know some autistic people struggle in this area so I thought I would share this here with you how I recieved healing to my brain with my sensory. I am still autistic, but read below my healing story if interested. For several years now I have been struggling with my brain and hearing my own thoughts in my head and…
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AuDHD Seeking advice
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some guidance and would really appreciate any direction you can point me in. I'm a recent graduate, and while I know about resources like Access to Work, I don’t think that’s quite what I need. I want to work, but I need a 100% remote job. What I'm really looking for is someone, a career coach…
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Does anyone regret diagnosis?
Being diagnosed with ASD and ADHD changed my life for the better, it gave me so much understanding of why I am the way I am, and enabled me to find some actually useful ways to address and change parts of my life for the better… BUT all the news from the US such as the proposed 'autism registry' and has started making me…
