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Sensory issues
Hi everyone... My 5 year old daughter who hasn’t been diagnosed yet with ASD but is in the process hasn’t been in school since the Christmas break. Her sensory issues got worse from Christmas on. She couldn’t wear her school uniform or any socks or shoes. And after a few days she couldn’t wear pants or trousers, anything…
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My 4 year old child has just been diagnosed with Autism
My 4 year old child has just been diagnosed with Autism. Lots to cope with at the moment. Including schools.
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A research based update
A Concise History of Asperger Syndrome: The Short Reign of a Troublesome Diagnosis https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.02024/full
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Hi, my name is aro2015!
I want same help how to deal with my autism san to communitact to another people
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What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a man made problem concerning decoding and recoding the visual notation of speech, or the graphic symbols society chooses to represent the sounds of speech. Dyslexia is language dependent. There are two types of dyslexia. Acquired Dyslexia, also known as Alexia, is caused by brain injury, stroke, atrophy, etc…
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Support for son (17) who has Aspergers and Klinefelters Syndrome.
Hi I am the parent of a 17 year old lad with Aspergers Syndrome and Klinefelters Syndrome. He has been in and out of education since 13 due to his anxiety and now rarely leaves the house. I am looking for support in trying to find a way through what feels like a terrifying quagmire, so that we can find a way forward Thanks
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Isolation and depression
Does anyone feel down today?? I feel sad because the weather and just circumstances and my issues makes me feel isolated
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Mental health resources for ages 13-25
Hi, Where can I find helpful resources to discuss mental health and well being with my young people aged 13-25yr olds, whom have Autism and struggle with there mental health in a negative way.
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Aspergers and PDA
Hi I am a single parent of a 6 year old with suspected Aspergers and PDA. We are going through the assessment process with our first appointment with the paediatrician in a few weeks after the doctor send an urgent letter. I struggle mostly with my sons violent meltdowns. I am at a loss with how to actually keep myself…
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Adult children with autism
Can someone please tell me whats out there for my son . Hes 21 high on the spectrum has no friends only goes out to go to work and has zero social skills . Spends his life in his room or at work . Im very worried about his mental health . Thankyou Debbie
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Support for Adults
Had an email back after contacting my county branch autistic society asking for help and support. Apparently there isn't any in this county for adults. They suggested I refer myself for counselling (which I've recently been discharged from, coz they say the mh problems caused by autism). Or they say talk to the disability…
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Behaviour
My autistic daughters behaviour is becoming hard to deal with as she's getting older. Some days shes ok, other days she will have tantrums. It effects the rest of us,
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Waiting for an Aspergers/Autism assessment
Hi there, Glad to be here to try and gain some understanding of what I'm experiencing - I'm waiting for an Aspergers/Autism assessment, but want to see if there are any bits of advice I can pick up with regard to coping with everyday life. I'm a 44 year old woman and just want to try and make life as good as I can for me…
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Looking for ways to make things smoother
Hi folks, My daughter is 17, and has ASD, OCD and generally high anxiety. We're currently going through a very tough time, because her OCD issues are consuming her life. She has little time for anything else because fears about contamination cause very lengthy washing and toilet routines. Just to give you some idea, she…
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Undiagnosed autistic child
Does anyone have any advice for helping with meltdowns with my nearly 4 year old he is currently on a waiting list for assessment but we think it will be Aspergers. When I am out and he has a meltdown every one just thinks naughty child so difficult to deal with no reasoning with him making me not want to go anywhere with…
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Desperate to help my 20 year old Autistic son
Just came across this site as i am desperate to help my 20 year old Autistic son. I am so relieved I am not alone. He just will not engage. I'm so glad I have found this community. I live in Australia.
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Advice about getting tested for autism?
Hi. I am wondering if anyone can give me advice about getting tested for autism. I am 22 years old I live in Northern Ireland and I have been waiting for over a year to get tested I am wondering what way to go about it I am getting fustrared waiting. Please help. Thank you Sophie
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Autistic
My 15 year old son is autistic and doing his GCSE's mocks exams this is very stressful for him and for me to see him like this. Anybody's child going through this same thing please I need help and guidance I feel so alone. ????
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Anyone else got aspergers?
Looking to connect with new people
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How to unpick my son's school anxiety?
Hi, my 9 year old son has recently been diagnosed with high functioning autism, but has been struggling with school related anxiety since year 2. He insists he is being bullied, but school ( who have been supportive in general) say that although there have been incidents, he also does things and that he assumes the worst…
