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non verbal severe autism
Hello everyone My question is that i am a carer for a 19 year old male who since i have started working with him rips my clothes off and will only stop until he has finished this. Has anybody had the same experience and if so what did you do? Many thanks COL
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SUSPECTED ADHD. Are there any social media platforms or sites with help and info on ADHD?
Hi there. Was wondering if there were any other social media platforms or websites etc with help and information on ADHD? Any help be much appreciated. Thanks again Brian.
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Hi, my name is Taylorbean! Raising my autistic none-verbal grandaughter
Raising my autistic non verbal grandaughter. I hope to make some friends and learn some new things.
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Hi, I'm Julie101! My husband's just been diagnosed with autism. Any tips on how to support him?
My husband of 25 years has just been diagnosed with high functioning autism. It is a relief to have answers to so many questions, but I dont really know how to support him. Any tips anyone?
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Hi, my name is DmRitchie!
Hi. At 45 someone suggested that my anxiety might be a symptom of ADHD. A great GP and lots of research kind of supported that so assessment is soon. Over the past year, it's become clear that as well as my child being autistic, I am likely autistic as well. Great support from my partner has made it easier, and…
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Is there any benefit my daughter can claim for her son?
Hello everyone I have just signed up to the community, can anyone answer my question please. It is on behalf of my daughter who has a 13 year old son who suffers from autism, he is waiting for a meeting with CAM's. Is there any benefit my daughter can claim for her son, she is having a nightmare with him he will not go out…
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Hi, my name is zeitgeist49! What I learnt from working with autistic children
I worked as a licensed professional in psychiatry for 40 years (1969 - 2009 ). I specifically worked with autistic children from 1973 to 1977. One observation which amazed me during that time was the frequent mis-diagnosis of autism. And the over - diagnosis seems to have gotten worse in the past few decades. My…
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How important is the autism questionnaire for the assessment?
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Klinefelter Syndrome when I was 38 & the latest info on that condition has been linked to Autism and ADHD. I had an ADHD assessment with Psychiatry-UK which showed I have the attention deficiencies but no hyperactivity. I am now currently in the early stages of an Autism assessment, but…
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would help if familly were more encouraging
would help if familly were more encouraging i feel like i am making a slight improvement after a really long time and i don't even get a what are you doing lately encouragement, reassurance just a little bit would help to get me started on doing thing to be more busy and active in yes a bit of exercise but more so in me…
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Anxiety about leaving for bus into town
Gerrin cripplin anxiety over the thought of it rite noe
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Hi, my name is SteveKC! Diagnosed with ADD in December 2021. Am I on the best medication?
I am 75. Diagnosed with ADD in December 2021 and been on monthly face-to-face with psychiatric support ever since... my concern is whether I am on the best medication...
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Fatigue advice for ASD/ ADHD young person
Hi, My adult daughter suffers with ASD and ADHD. She’s currently doing a course that’s due to finish in a couple of weeks (then hopes to start University..if she can get in). She often complains of feeling tired and I worry about her. She’s been to her GP and had a blood test, all ok, but should I be doing anything else?
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Intro
Hi Everyone. I'm Tiam, a 21 yr old guy currently a distance-learning computing student. I have High-functioning autism/aspergers and just thought I get to know some people here on this forum who share the same interests as me. I am mainly into aviation/aircraft and good at remembering things, especially small details. Any…
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Parent of a 2 year old. We're waiting for a diagnosis for ASD, and are struggling to keep him asleep
Hello, I am new here, parent of a two year old boy, we are waiting for diagnosis for ASD and are struggling with keeping little lad asleep
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My 3 year old has been refereed to be assessed for autism what is the process
Hi there my 3 year old has been refereed to paediatrics as he has traits of autism etc, his first appointment is next week and wondered what the process is? He is also due to go nursery this year and I feel like he needs a lot of support, any advise from other parents would be appreciated?
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16yr old autistic son, will it always be a uphill struggle?
Hi , I have just read all the posts about parents expereince with their Autistic child not leaving the house for years or not even going into the garden, As upsetting this is to read its refreshing for me as my Autistic son wont leave the house only to go to school for 3 days in a taxi to and from home, and that is with a…
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Help needed- ADHD: Difficult to function
I have been on the waiting list for a ADHD assessment for two months. I anticipate it to be a very long wait. I actually decided to see the GP myself after evaluating my symptoms. I am annoyed that my symptoms had not been picked up by anyone else. It has effected my ability to study at school and at university. I can’t…
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My daughter has suspected autism. She's starting school in September, and no support is in place
Hi, I'm a mum of a 4 year old girl who is suspected of having autism. I'm struggling to get the right support. In September she is starting school and nothing is put in place. She is struggling with anxiety, stress, hypersensitivity and communication.
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How do you know if you have autism
Hi to all, How do you know if you have autism what symptoms would you have the reason I am asking as a person in our family has aspergers syndrome /are the symptoms similar or not I don't like noise/fighting/I have to do housework in a specif order and always have everything clean & tidy at all times/otherwise I feel…
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Hi, my name is RosegoldPrincess! I'm waiting for my autism assessment
hi my name is rose I am 18 years old and I am waiting for my autism assessment. It would be great to chat to other people as I find making friends difficult.
