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Autism Social Housing improvement needs
Hi I wonder if anyone could help me out or point me to somewhere. I currently live with my Mother and 3 younger siblings who are all Autistic, of which the oldest is just about to make their first steps to university (Although remaining at home) which is huge for us! We currently live in Council Social housing and have…
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Had a horrible Exprence with a Taxis i company
Ok I ve a bad meltdown tonight Due to taxi app and an unsympathetic driver. So booked taxi through an app for as soon possible thing I would have few nntue to leave my flat. However the axis was that n literally second the must been outside the flat.i had mad panic grabbing everything. However. The taxi diver wasn't happy…
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Learning disability in work
Just wanted to talk about disability in work place Having disability in employment is hard beacuse I v always been slow with task I have to do and hard to learn quickly I haven’t done before if someone says I’m too slow will get annoyed beacuse it my disability and also if I don’t get enough with support
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My son has autism. Can I get any support from the local council?
My son is 5 year old and he has asd his behaviour is so different and he can't be in control can I get any support from the local council
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Admin..I Don't Know Where To oist This. Folks Advice Please
I know the correct way to deal with this is Take No Notice but... There is this lad, well he's a young man who works at Wetherspoon. He collects plates and cutlery off the tables and does other things. He's a Downsyndrome. I used to go to a Handicapped college in the eighties. There were three other students with Downs.…
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My daughter is transitioning onto adult services. I need advice on the best respite for her
Hello my daughter is transitioning on to adult service as she's now 19 and need advice on the best restpite for her I live in London my daughter has autism
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Looking for a friend
Hello community! I'm currently looking for an email friend to send mail with on weekly basis just to get to know new ppl. Check my bio to read more about me and if you find us alike (or not alike but interesting) send me a message! best regard / M
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Anyone sensitive to noise?
I got a huge problem right now with a bike passing really close by to my bedroom back and forth which local government is enabling, and I think I'm getting some ptsd-like symptoms, except for 'post', it's more of a revolving door at this point, but like every time I hear the faintest similar noise in a movie e.g. I pause…
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Is there anyone else like me? I've never come accross anyone similar to me
Hi, I'm just wondering if there is anyone similar out there to myself that struggles as much as I do throughout life? I have autism and struggle day to day with it, the only way I will socialise is online though games or chats. I don't like to talk to meet anyone and get from anxious when forced to do so which sets off my…
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Hi, I'm Kirsty!❤️? nice to meet you! Does anyone have autism?
anyone with autism out there?! tell me the things you do because of autism.
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Get Creative This Learning Disability Week!
This week is Learning Disability Week (Mencap), and the focus is on art and creativity. People with learning difficulties aren't represented enough in the arts, so this week is about celebrating the artistic talent and creative flair of people with learning difficulties. Here are some activities to try out this week. Learn…
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First Steps of Diagnosing Autism/Aspergers
Hi there. My son has been showing signs of Autism since he was months old, He's now 4 and finally got the ball rolling to have him assesed. I have a telephone appointment with Speech and Language next week, I just wondered what to expect? Do they only deal with the speech/communication side of things? I have no concern…
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Hi all
I’m new to the group and feeling relieved to find a space where I feel I can ask some difficult questions. I was diagnosed with adhd 4 years ago and it is looking likely that I will get an autism diagnosis soon too. It’s a crazy thing to take on and accept as a 42 year old woman (? that sounds so silly. I’ve always felt…
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Through going through the autism diagnosis process I've come to realise I'm also autistic
Thanks for the add I'm a mum to a son with disabilities and I've also got disabilities of my own. Through going through the diagnosis process for autism for my son I've come to understand that o too am autistic and now am proud of the fact I've always been confused now I'm so different to my peers. It's nice to know why
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Day Centre Provision during the Pandemic- how can we challenge LA to escalate plan to reopen?
I have a leaning disabled younger sister who is cared for by my family. Pre-pandemic she attended a day centre 5 days a week which she loved.. Her day centre is still closed and there are no signs of a re-opening date yet. Are we in the minority or is this experience shared by other members of the group? We’ve engaged…
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I'm 17, and got diagnosed with autism last year. Does anyone know any support I can access?
I am 17 and when I was diagnosed, last year, as autistic I got given no support when diagnosed instead my parents got given tonnes of information about how to treat an autistic child. And when I asked why I got given no support they said that we just tended to figure it out. The (Removed by moderator). Anyway just…
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Hi, I'm KC88! My brother might have Asperger's - how do I approach it?
Hi, my brother is aged 30 and I have just learnt he quit his job he had for over 2years and has been pretending to work for the last 4 weeks. He did the same thing a few years ago with a different job. Looking back it appears to be a pattern as he dropped out of a college and later quit university. He has always been…
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outdoor play equipment suitable for 5 yr old with ASD
I am looking to find some outdoor play equipment suitable for my five year old grandson who has autism. Can anyone help please?
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My daughter has become increasingly aggressive in her behaviour
My 9 year old daughter, has asd, adhd, epilepsy and a learning difficulty, has become increasingly aggressive in her nature and behaviour. It has now got to the point where we can't go out on family trips or just to the shops as she becomes very aggressive, shouts, swears and wants her own way. There is just no reasoning…
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How do I know when I am officially Diagnosed?
I am 60 years old and six months into getting an NHS diagnosis of Aspergers. They warned me it would take a while, but after my last session with a nurse she told me it could take another 18 months, which incredibly slow. This is my first go at a helpline, so bear with me.
