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Adults Asperger's Obsessions
Hello. My name is David I am 50 years old and undiagnosed asperger's waiting assessment. All of my life i have had various Obsessions and I just thought it was normal. I do have one particular obsession that I have spent every waking hour of everyday from since I can remember thinking about. I can't remember a day or an…
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Airport Assistance with EasyJet
I would like to know if anyone is aware if easyjet provide any assistance at the airport
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Adult Asperger's
Hello. My name is David. I am 50 years old and new to this site. I was born with a congenital heart defect and had corrective open heart surgery when I was about 18 months old. All of my life i have felt different to everybody else and never really understood why. Not just my body but my mind, my thoughts and my behaviour.…
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Housemate with Suspected Autism
Hi everyone, I've come here seeking advice from anyone who can help. I'm currently in my third year at university studying Psychology and I'm also taking autism courses with the NAS to become a volunteer for young people with autism. I live with 4 other people and this year we have introduced a new housemate (Housemate X)…
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Music making with aspergers and ADHD
Hi everyone, I make music as a hobby. I love it, but i struggle because of self sabotage , and adhd, and not being connected to my emotions all the time. I was wondering about other people, do you make music and how to you overcome your problems?
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Has anyone delayed their child in starting school till the year after because of ASD?
Hello, I'm new here. I am seeking some advice on anyone who has delayed their child in starting school till the year after, because of ASD? If so, how did you find the process. Many thanks for your help ?
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Hi, my name is wendy886!We are suspecting our 9 year old has autism?
Hello I was after some advice we are suspecting our 9 year old has autism but no one is listening I dont know where else to turn.
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first partner
Not sure where to post this i have lot lot problems with grammar and understanding things Few weeks now been living with gf we met online moved away from family caused a lot problems so on my own living with her .We both on spectrum few things concerned over not sure how to feel She had breakdown down because way her ex…
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Ongoing issue with CCG. My son's transport's been changed, and day centre hours are being shortened
I'm new to the community and I have an ongoing issue with my local CCG . My son is 25 and has severe autism and global learning disabilities along with Epilepsy and complex medical needs. He also displays challenging behaviour that is violent in nature. He is fully funded for NHS Continuing healthcare. Part of his package…
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Hi a newbie here I've recently been told I have ASD
Hi my name is actually spankie but I have fat thumbs?(don't know if I can change it now). I'm 44 and have recently been told I have asd( October 2020), not really sure how I feel about it all so thought I'd start talking too people. Sometimes I can see it but others I feel I'm not like what I hear and read about others…
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I'm worried about what will happen to my son when I'm no longer here to support him
Hi everyone, thanks for letting me join. I am a mum of an adult son with a hidden learning disability.
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I need help, can't cope anymore.
Hello everyone, I'm new here and I'm looking for help/advice. I suspect I have autism and I'm waiting for my referral to come through from my doctor. But I'm just not coping with life at the moment and no one seems to want to help me. I've tried contacting counselor's but they refuse me because my problems are to…
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Ear Defender Recommendations
Can anyone recommend a set of ear defenders that work well for 'daily' noises and are comfortable enough for someone with over sensitivities to touch as well? There are so many on ebay I have no idea which to go for.
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Autism Support - how can I cope with my son's meltdowns and demands for attention?
Hi guys,just looking for some advice. My son has ASD but hasn't been formally diagnosed yet. I feel as if I have no where to turn for support with him. He's with me more than anyone, and sometimes I feel myself getting frustrated by his behavior and refusal to listen. There is nothing wrong with his hearing, he just not…
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I have a lovely full of life 8 year old son with autism, communication difficulties, and SPD
Hi everyone I’m new on here I have a lovely full of life 8 year old son who was diagnosed with Autism and communication difficulties when he was 2 years old he’s also got SPD he attends a special needs school
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Autism Exclusion from mental health services
(Removed mention to specific location) NHS Trust Hearing Feedback Team have excluded myself & many other Autistic adults from mental health services, since 2018. Because trust bosses perceive Autism as a crime, & dislike Autism traits I and others being bullied for complaining to unfit for purpose Ombudsman & CQC. Police,…
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Sleep (or lack of!)
Hi everyone, I hope you're well. hopefully this message will make sense as I've been awake since 2am and no longer feel like a fully functioning human being. I'm posting here in the hopes that someone will have the miracle cure for sleep problems. I feel like we've tried everything for my daughter (6) who is diagnosed ASD…
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Regression
Hi, has anyone dealt with regression? Where did you look for support and what therapies may have helped? I'm struggling to find therapies that deal with trauma and regression in autistic patients.
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Streaming
Hey lovelies just here to say something :) , since getting my diagnosis and starting a gaming YouTube channel it's helped my Autism so much , and yes I get the haters and I've had the threats extra but nothing has stopped me and I'm so close to 1K subscribers it's overwhelming :D
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Help please. My daughter is a little behind developmentally, and briefly had SLT. What do you think?
Hi I was wondering on some advice please. My daughter is 8, (9 in February) when she was 3 she went briefly to speech and language, she is very small and the dentist also said she is a few months/ a year behind developmentally. She has trouble reading (although this has got much better) and writing (although again this has…
