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Assessment Advice
Hello, waiting for autism assessment. Age 49. Any advice on support whilst waiting, how to discuss with work, helpful online or reading resources. Please. Thanks.
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Autism? ADHD? Emotional dysregulation, anhedonia and aggressive outbursts
As per the title, I often struggle with these three things and looking for advice on whether this is likely to be related to ADHD/ASD? So according to my GP, back in 2005 when I was 12/13 I was given an Aspergers diagnosis. I'm not sure this is correct as I can't recall ever being given a formal diagnosis and reading…
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NHS Reasonable Adjustment Flag
Has anyone here had any practical experience of the NHS Reasonable Adjustment Flag? I've only recently heard about it. I went into my GP's surgery on Tuesday armed with a printout from the NHS website so they couldn't deny the existence of such a thing (they've got previous on that). I showed them the print and asked how I…
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Hi, my name is waylaway! Currently waiting to find out if I'm Autistic
I have a question and don't know where to get answers so any help will be appreciated :) I am currently a student, I am dyslexic anyway and I'm finding it really hard to find work due to what I thought was extreme depression and anxiety. I hate any social new situation. And To cut a long story short my doctors have now…
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How can you find out if you have adhd as an adult?
hi my name is Kayleigh and I'm 33 with signs of ADHD but my doctor wont give me an assessment. I've asked so many times for it to be done but he isn't listening to me. I feel like I'm going insane with it. I want to know why I'm like this
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Art Therapy
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Autism assessment date booked
We've been on waiting list for my son since Nov 2021. Was told there is a 20 month waiting list. I've just had a phone call and it's booked in for June 19th. They are calling me tomorrow for my part. Mixed emotions right now x
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Can an autism diagnoses stop you getting certain jobs?
Hello, I self-diagnose myself as autistic according to symptoms and signs I have found online. I am considering getting a clinical diagnosis but I'm not sure if this will hinder me in life. Can an autism diagnosis hinder you from getting certain jobs? Are you obligated to disclose it on job applications, other applications…
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Can anybody advise me please! Pip/DLA
My son is 16 next month. He's on pathway for Autism and ADHD. He's under Camhs and early help. He does suffer with his mental health and has done since October 2021. He self harms and has had pervious attempts to end his life. Since Nov 2022 I've stepped back from work as he has been really poorly. They advised to apply…
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Hi, my name is BlinkyBlink! I am wanting information about Adult ADHD
I have joined this group because I am wanting information about Adult ADHD. I believe that I have this condition and would like to find out how common it is.
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Under pressure and deadlines
I am having to create a legal statement by Thursday this week and cross reference a legal bundle and also add photos and documentation so I know what I need to do but using computers I have an iPad I fail multiple times it’s a big problem that then triggers the meltdown out of frustration I need to be able to talk and the…
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Advice about holidays
Hello I want to be able to take my daughter on a holiday abroad in a couple of years I want some advice on how best to manage this with respect to her asd needs. Thank you in advance
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Advice
Hi everyone Not a cheerful subject but I am a dad of a beautiful 6 Yr old with asd.i am thinking about my own mortality and want to be proactive in making sure I hsve done as much as I can financially,emotionally and practically to help support her when I die and beyond.does anyone have any advice or can signpost me to a…
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ADHD medication
Hi everyone. so i have recently started meditation for my ADHD. Only on 30mg at the moment, but im already starting to see the effect (positively). my question to you all though os does / has the medication affected your decision making? My marriage is on the ropes, and ive been considering a trial separation? However im…
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What do autism adults do when someone else is already using the bathroom and has happen muilpte time
Hi, my name is Caitlin and i got a learning disability but struggling with my younger sister that might has autism but the thing that i been struggling with bathroom when i used sometimes the bathroom is there any traits that make a person go to the bathroom at the same when they a i was already in bathroom . My younger…
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new member, had questions about disability assessments
just like to say hello, I am Pete, 63 years old and just joined as I had questions about disability assessments and how long the decision takes to come through.
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Help with PIP appeal tribunal decision 🙏🏻
Hi, I am desperately searching for help this evening following a very difficult hour and a half PIP appeal tribunal hearing over the phone this afternoon. Please note - I DO NOT find it comfortable to speak on the phone so did ask for a paper hearing which was adjourned in December and the tribunal recommended me to opt…
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Support Worker
Hello, Not sure if this is the right category. I am Autistic, I struggle with some day to day things, like making decisions and things. I have Enhanced PIP, so that is validation for me. I recently got referred by SCOPE to the council for a support worker, I've been put forward for first contact support, but I am unsure…
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Struggling with life
I don't know what to do right now. I've got 0 support at the moment (bad friends, no family & support worker on the way). I've just been dealing with so much at the lately, briefly: * Sister kicking me out of her flat after a year of bad health and her not understanding * Living with friend for 2 months, very awkward *…
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Hi, I'm nashila! Looking for help with 9yo autistic son's outbursts.
I am a mother of two. My youngest is 3 months and my eldest is 9 years old who has been diagnosed with autism. I would love for some tips and feedback.
