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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.
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I think I might be on the spectrum and would like opinons
Hi, so this is probably gonna be long and kinda all over the place so I'm sorry in advance. I'm 22 and female. Over the last few months I've come to realize I might be mildly autistic?? I don't want to self-diagnose but I don't have the chance for any type of proper diagnosis with my life schedule how it currently is.…
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Asperger's with other health conditions
My 22 year old daughter is Asperger's but has also been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, ME, Functional Neurological Disorder and possibly Bi polar. She has had most of these health problems for the past 4 or 5 years. Are there any others here suffering similar. How did you cope. Her mental health is shot. She's currently on…
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Hi, my name is Kate. Support/chat early diagnosis autism my son aged 3
Hi all Im looking to connect with any parents or groups. My son has not long turned 3 and we had an appointment just where the paediatrician thinks he may have autistic traits. She said she thinks he will “probably” it will in 6 months when she sees him again but seemed reluctant to diagnose at the moment. He is receiving…
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Gender dysphoria
Hi there, our son with autism is 19 and over the last 6 months has expressed his discomfort at being a man. He’s also been shaving his legs, borrowing my clothing and doing workouts designed to improve his butt! At first we thought it was a phase brought on by watching YouTubes etc. He’s always been very masculine so it…
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Could my son have autism?
Hi! New here, looking for a bit of support and advice with my 8 year old son. We think he has a form of autism. His mental age seems a lot younger than his actual age the majority of the time! Been accepted for the referral just waiting for his first appointment in November. Can be so hard at times ?
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My son and I had a bad day. He scratched and bites, and bangs his head. Any advice on how to cope?
Hey . Me and my son had a bad day yesterday have scratches and bites from him and he bangs his head lot , got a bit much yesterday looking for advice on how to cope ?
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respite care/ help at home day to day
I was wondering if you can help. I am a
trying to find some help for myself at home with my son Freddie. He is 6.5 yrs
old, not in school awaiting tribunal as ehcp need changing and no suitable
school has been found, ASD (demand avoidant), ADHD, sensory processing
disorder. Violent, on medication. I am really struggling to…
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Drinking (Possible ASD)
Hi all - our son has been recommended a referall for ASD pathway which has been devastating to come to terms with but on top of this on Monday he has suddenly stopped drinking, he hasn’t had a drink since mid-day on Monday (17/05) I had him at A&E yesterday and they have said he isn’t medically unwell (yet) and not much…
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Son might need to go to a SEN school. Who needs to contact his current school once we get his EHCP?
Hey we applied for main stream school and found out today that he has been accepted , we are waiting for our echp to come through cause they think hopefully he needs to go to our local special education school . Not sure how what we supposed to do wait to contact the main stream school or do they do that ? Any advice ?♀️
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How to stop worrying about social media, and people not following you?
I have Aspergers, and have been talking to someone I like as a friend (and also secretly fancy!) on Instagram, and it's been going well. I also followed them on TikTok and liked some of their posts, but they haven't followed me back. I have been really nervous about this, and am scared that our relationship is fake or less…
