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My daughter has ASD and I'm so lost and need help
Hello, I'm new and I don't know were to start! My daughter (nearly 4) has recently been diagnosed with ASD which we expected but it's really hit me and my partner hard. Knowing that she may or may not improve. I can't take her out without a pushchair as she refuses to walk. Even with safety reins she is just everywhere and…
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My son has autism. Are there any advisors who could help me get the correct care package for him?
Hello I am the mother of a 29 year old autistic man and having problems with getting a suitable package of care from the LA. Are there any special advisors out there that could assist me in helping me to get the correct package for my son?
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Is there a gender bias in ADHD diagnosis?
BBC: Why women may wait decades for an ADHD diagnosis Do you think there's a gender bias in ADHD diagnosis? Have you experienced medical professionals not taking you seriously because of your gender? Do you wish you'd been diagnosed earlier?
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Hi, my name is Frank1970! My grandson has autism, and runs away a lot. Any advice?
Hi my name is Frank my little grandson of 5 who has autism, he runs away quite a lot & no matter how much I call for him he doesn't listen my main concern is that he might run out on traffic, I'm just hoping someone could give me some advice on how to deal with this
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I haven't been officially diagnosed with ADHD, but my symptoms have affected all areas of my life
Good afternoon, I have not been officially diagnosed with ADHD, I have been very misunderstood all my life and treated for depression which has never worked. My symptoms have exacerbated since my menopause and severe trauma. The man I love and another relationship has also broken down because of all my symptoms. I struggle…
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Is a needs assessment suitable for a autistic person?
I am autistic with ADHD and MCAS. Psychologist and OT told me I should look into getting extra help with daily living stuff and apply for PIP but because of executive dysfunction, brain fog and trouble with communication, it’s hard to work out what exactly I should do and who to contact, I have read about a needs…
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Hello. I am looking to chat with others who have Aspergers
Hi, my name is Benjamin. I am looking to chat with others with Asperges.
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Partner behaviour
Moment thinking spending less time at my gf feel dont know how things are going and longer im here feel causing problems for her.She on spectrum to she often asking me what in thinking tried explaining have problems understanding and explaining my emotions . Since staying with her feel some behavior bit concerned over…
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Hi, I'm Danip. I'm here to connect with people who identify themselves as neurodiverse.
Hi, I'm Danip. I'm here to connect with people who identify themselves as neurodiverse.
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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.
