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What sensory equipment have you found to be most beneficial?
Hi everyone, I am a coach, starting SEND sport sessions where a large area of the space will be a 'sensory zone'. For this, I am looking to purchase sensory equipment such as tents/ lights/ weighted items / fidget items ect but was wondering which items you find the most beneficial. I would love to have some information…
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Help with possible PDA
For as long as I can remember, I have struggled with life in general and the reasons why have never made sense to me. My whole life people have called me lazy Liam even by my parents no one has ever understood me. I have never had the same job for longer than 3 years and most jobs only last 6 months before It just gets too…
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Looking for people
Hello everyone. Is anyone here from the Leicestershire area? I'd like to make a few friends or meet folks to go out for a cup of tea with, when that is possible. I'm 50+ and male.
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lABLEd Podcast - Autism Awareness Week episodes
Hello, I wanted to let you know about my podcast; I cohost a show called lABLEd that's All about Disability, Illness and Difference as the topic: I think some of you might like it. We talk to Disabled and Chronically ill people about their lives and conditions and how they are defying societies labels.If you'd like to find…
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Do you find cinemas accessible?
The Guardian: Cinemas, autism and accessibility Do you find cinemas accessible? Have you made use of any adjustments to make going to the cinema more accessible? Do you think cinemas do enough to make going to the cinema accessible for people with autism?
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Some advice regarding my 4 year old
My daughter is a little over 4 now and since spring started she will not wear any clothing except her diaper. I have also tried to get her out to go to the park but to no avail. I tell her we'll go bye and she'll get full on anxiety¸ run around and say bye. She is also delayed in speech. She understands certain things but…
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Hello
Hi, I’m Benjamin and I am new to this community. I have Aspergers. I am looking for a community of like-minded people to interact with.
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Those of you with vulnerable children, how do you cope knowing the challenges?
Myself included as my adult daughter has ADHD, possibly on the Autistic Spectrum, how do you keep going? Thank you for sharing.
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Autistic without rituals/compulsions?
Hello I have struggled with MH issues for many years and particularly suffer with general and social anxiety. I have many of the difficulties that people on the autistic spectrum experience with social interaction, have felt that I never 'fitted in', and I like a routine and structure to reduce my anxiety etc. I get…
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Autism/OCD: Destroying Bedding
Hello all, I am a residential supervisor of a group home that houses an older gentleman who has an OCD and Autism diagnosis. Recently, he has acquired a new ritual in which his bedding does NOT last for more than a few days at a time. He will strip his bed entirely and proceed to rip up the entire set of sheets and…
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Hi, my name is padglove! I have autism, what help can I get?
I have autism. What help can I get?
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Hi my name is River i am a single parent with a little boy with high functioning autism
Hi my name is River i am a single parent with a little boy with high functioning autism
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Hi, my name is Skye314! I would like to learn more about Autism and Aspergers
Hi everyone, I have signed up to the community as I am interested to learn more about Autism and Aspergers. I hope that I do not cause offence in saying that I've become pretty convinced I have Aspergers, I would like to hear more of peoples experiences so I can decide whether I would like to start the long process of…
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My daughter is diagnosed with ADHD. Psychologist suspects ASD but she now won't engage. What to do?
Hi, my adult daughter was diagnosed with ADHD last year but now the psychologist wonders if it’s worth her going for an Autism diagnosis too. The meds for the ADHD never worked. She’s not happy with this and has now refused to talk to him further, asking him to email any further information over. I’m stuck what to do! She…
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Understanding Autism and the word "Spectrum"
Hi, I discovered this PDF that clearly understands the word spectrum and the misconceptions some people have of it. I wanted to share it to educate and help others. Understanding the Spectrum - PDF Hope this helps others and spreads awareness of the term spectrum.
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Hi, I'm Mercedesd1965! My grandson has ASD + his behaviour has changed, can anyone help?
Hi I am new here. My grandson is five years old and is on the spectrum high functioning but nonverbal. Over the last 2 to 3 weeks he has absolutely refused to put shoes on and leave his apartment to go outside. Previously he loves being outdoors love being in the car would frequently come to my house go to the park etc.…
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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
