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Aspergers, feeling 'full' and Risperidone
Hello everyone. Im a 17 year old aspie taking Risperidone to help me function better. I have a problem which I run into quite often and I wonder if anyone can relate. Throughout a day, I absord information & process it in my head. I think alot about human behaviour and politics and such. But sometimes, when im missing a…
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Private Assessment - Autism in a teenager
Hi, I'm trying to get an autism assessment for my teenager. The Ed Psych believes there is a strong indication of autism, but it needs to go via community paeds or the CAHMS for a formal diagnosis, which could take a year. Can anyone recommend a centre which offers private assessment services? We're desperate as she hasn't…
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Covid 19 vacation
Why are learning disabilities have not vacation to cover yet
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8 year old who has sensory processing issues
I joined scope in order to obtain some insight into my 8 year old who has sensory processing issues. He's under specialist care from an Occuoational therapist and speech therapist, however I feel there may be underlying anxiety issue.
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Derbyshire country council
I am Mrs Sheldon our little boy formal diagnoses are Congential Nystagmus Infantile) xq28 inherited from I Mrs Sheldon. Autism spectrum disorder and speech and language Impairment/disorder low muscle tone.
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Plusnet and John Lewis Broadband
I have tried to contact both of these companies because I want to move my broadband provider but they don't let anyone email them and they don't have a working chat. The only option is telephone and I don't use telephones due to my Asperger's. I can't even cancel my account because they only allow telephone, which actually…
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Anger management Counselling for an over 40s Aspie?
Above. Due to being very stressed out recently due to various aspects of my life going, to put it politely, Pear shaped, it's been suggested by my main carer that I look up some kind of treatment such as anger management Counselling etc. However as previously mentioned on a topic in the Coffee Lounge, I've been down that…
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Hi,I'm missnikkib77! My son has autism, but he's not getting support from the school. Any advice?
Hi! I'm a single parent of a lovely young man named Jacob, 22, and a lovely younger man named Daniel. Daniel recently turned 18, and he is diagnosed as autistic, none verbal and has a severe sensory perception disorder. He has been home with me since day one of lockdown, and he needs constant 24/7 support and supervision.…
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Hi, my name is Mylittlesuperhero! My son has ASD, and is starting secondary school in September
Hi, I'm new here and just wanted to see how everyone is in this 3rd lockdown? I have an 11 year old with Hugh functioning ASD who will be starting secondary school in September and it feels like it's going to be an extra weird transition. He's finally got his EHCP and a main stream school has been named- that was a battle…
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13year old with ASD and tics
Hi, my son is 13 years old, is absolutely kind and lovely, helps around the house etc. He has ASD diagnosis and is very intelligent. He has high level of interest in technology, which has now taken him down the route of making and mixing music, which is so fantastic. I am so pleased that he doesn’t do gaming. My son is…
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Adult with Aspergers.... Struggling
This will get pretty (Very) long but bear with me, it's quite complex. Maybe many will recognise a lot of what I put. The problem for me is a combination of misdiagnosis, circumstances and peoples actions towards me. The NHS have consistently ruined my life with misdiagnosis and a lack of understanding. I was wrongly…
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13 Yr old ASD son
Hi everyone, I am new on here. My son is 13yrs old and has diagnosed ASD. He is verbal and in mainstream school. He isolates himself in his room, has no friends (actally has no friends) but he is so lonley. I work in education (student support) so have used a lot of strategies to try to help him but nothing works. How can…
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Hi, my name is LisaSwans89, I'm autistic and would hopefully like to meet other's who have the same
Hello im new here and would love to chat to other's Im autistic and would hopefully like to meet other's who have the same :) Lisa
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Seeking the advice of the experienced. Has anyone noticed a shift in nature between ages 5 and 6?
Hello all, hope this finds you well and safe. My nephew is almost 6 and was diagnosed with Asperger's a few months back. I have had my suspicions for approx a year. In only the last few weeks we have noticed quite a dramatic shift in his nature. Although always previously stubborn - this has kicked up a gear. When it comes…
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Driving lessons and Provisional license for Asperger's mid 40s guy?
Above. I'll be 45 in April, and when I was 20 I had driving lessons in a manual car with the same guy who taught my older Brother, after 3 or 4 months of lessons he gave up on me and said I'd never pass a test though. I'd like to try lessons in an Automatic, and because I'm on enhanced rate PIP I believe I'd be eligible…
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Will the planned Mental Health Act reforms benefit autistic people? Have your say.
This week the government announced long-awaited reforms to the Mental Health Act. What is the Mental Health Act? The Mental Health Act (1983) is a piece of legislation used to assess, treat and detain people in mental health hospitals. What changes are being proposed? Following an independent review, the government have…
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What Can I Do To Make Things Right?
I am on the autism spectrum and have been bad last night and today. Last night I did not want to watch Dancing On Ice and I was told by my Dad in a stern manner to come downstairs to watch it to make my Mum and him happy. I take fluxoetine once a day and I am sure that that is the reason I have stopped emotionally reacting…
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Tv
Does anyone know if TV shows mind having people with autism on?
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I have a 6 year old with autism, I hope to get some advice
Hi everyone i am a mother of a 6 year old boy with autism. Although verbal he has a great amount of anxiety and cannot regulate his emotions. Hope to get some advice and support from here! Thanks x
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help and support for possible aspergers.
hello I’m Shane, im 24 years old who graduated in illustration at university and I’m trying to find my footing in the working world. Part way through university i heard more about autism and aspergers including the troubles and challenges that people can face being non neural typical. I’ve looking into it a fair amount and…
