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Need advice on adhd meltdowns
Hi my daughter is nearly 6 and has been displaying signs of adhd. She becomes so angry she screams and cries throwing things about sometimes. She slams doors and for the past 6 months been hitting me, pushing me and biting me. Her favourite word is “No”. Iam a single mum to two children and my other child has adhd and…
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Stim advice
I need a stim to replace my head flailing. It’s caused my neck to get severely inflamed and it’s been hurting for 6 months
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Anxious about assessment
Hello! I don't know if I have picked the right room to post this (please move if necessary) I just wanted to tell someone, out there, that I am awaiting my adult autism assessment - this Friday - and I'm feeling extremely nervous and worried about it all. Following the assessment I am going to make an application for PIP…
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Hi, my name is manisa! Thoughts on ABM therapy for autistic children?
My son has autism, can this ABM therapy help him with his development? Has anyone experience using this therapy for autitic children please can you share your experience. Thanks
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Hi, my name is Lauren. would like to connect with people for help with my petite mal epilepsy
I'm 28 and would like to connect with people for help with my petite mal epilepsy that iv now had since I was 16. Well let's say I'm a little fed up as I'm still not controlled with my seizures 😔
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Can i really have aspergers officially diagnosed but don't think i have it
Pls excuse my bad grammar, i am not a native english speaker. This will be a very long post so i apologize in advance. Hi, i wanted to ask for advice on this forum about the issue of autism/aspergers, and whether i can really be affected by that "disorder" when i have multiple traits which seem like the very opposite of…
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15yo DD diagnosed ASD yesterday
My 15 yo daughter got her ASD diagnosis yesterday. I feel like celebrating but I'm not sure that's appropriate! She seems happy about it, my husband less so as he seems to see it as some sort of affliction she will never be rid of. I don't really know where we go from here, is it just a case of keeping an open dialogue…
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I am at my wits end. No idea what to do anymore.
My son is 6 and seems like he has a split personality. At home, he listens and is very good. Always kind, polite.. completely different to how he is at school and around children. When we go to soft play, he always (and I mean always), cries saying X and Y are horrible, X is playing with Y and He does not want him to play…
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Dealing with nerves as a autistic person, eye contact and making friends
Hi everyone. I wasn't sure which category to put this post in so I've put it in here. I'm a guy in his mid thirties with autism and dyspraxia. I recently made a big mistake with a neighbour (and I think she's a friend but I'm not sure - more on that below) which I feel really bad about. I'm planning to apologise to her the…
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Getting tested
I'm in the process of getting my 11 year son tested for autism or adhd I've been with my partner 13 years I think he has either of these I've told him 2 go doctors 2 get tested but they don't want 2 no how do I get him tested plz
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At last something fair and helpful giving hope
I would like to actually acknowledge that on Monday just gone a judge for my employment tribunal had taken the time beforehand to read documentation sent in .He took time to explain things to me clearly and because my previous employer are trying to control what is relevant and refusing to add what I want the judge ordered…
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Just need to vent.
Hi, I'm really struggling to find any structure and routine in my life. I claim ESA and PIP and want to make something of myself and my life, but I'm fearful that if I do that.. then I'm going to be worse off.. Autism and mental health issues are taking over my life, and would do anything just to be normal and feel like a…
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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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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 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.
