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Can an autism diagnosis be done by a home assessment?
I’m wondering if anyone out there knows where to go to upon seeking a diagnosis for an adult who is house bound and cannot attend an appointment. Are there services out there that provide this kind of diagnostic service at home?
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EHCP Barnet
Has anyone had experience in getting and EHCp from Barnet?
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advice on how to handle school
hello I would like advise about this situation After the diagnosis Mr B in my opinion seems to have changed his attitude with k I don’t think he is a bad teacher just doesn't seem equipped to help her. 7th June my little girl which i'll call K came home crying saying she had been told off but didn’t know why I rang the…
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Toilet issues
Any tips / advice for encouraging dd to sleep nappy less in the evening? She is 6 and still wakes up wet. I'm not sure she is ready, but other children have made nasty comments about sleeping in nappies and it seems to bother her (plus store nappies are getting small!)
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Can anyone tell me anyone else it’s worth trying to talk to?
My daughter is autistic, and has had what I call opposites since around 6, probably before but her language was up to much before that, last year, my daughter then 16, we went to CAHMS I think it is called, after just one hour, where they asked me more than they spoke to her they said it’s not ODD, which I don’t think it…
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Who been diagnosed with this
Like more information what happens during a consultation am due for a home visit
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Tips on understanding Autism
Hi! very new to such group and woulf really benefit from whatever support or tips i maybe able apply in appreciating with the hope of understanding autism better and making life better for me and my autistic son
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My daughter does not want to leave home.
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2 year old mayb autistic
Hey i have a 2 year old little boy im health visitor and ither health assistants have referd my little boy for autisum he dosnt communicate he dont speak he eats objects ie wood sand and think non edible and mostly likes drys foods he flaps alot and has started to hold his ears he dosnt like much conatct barely likes…
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Hello to everyone
Hey! all I am new to this forum and I wanted to say hello to everyone
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son is isolated
My younger son is 32 and has aspergers he has ocd and slowly improved after 3.5 years back with us he has now got a new job and flat but is so isolated and worries so much that I feel he may relapse how can I help/advise him
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Help or advice...
Hi everyone. I really need help on what to do. Firstly I have a 7 yr old son who has autism. Well hes 8 in 2 months. He was diagnosed in May 2015 and was currently attending nursery setting. This is a question about education. He started reception in September 2015 In October 2015 after numerous visits off a EARLY YEARS…
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Autism, Learning Difficulties & Aggression
Hello everyone, So great to find somewhere where we can speak out to other parents about our children. My son was diagnosed with Autism and learning difficulties at the age of 14. So after reading all your stories, I realised there are other Mothers out there who are also having problems with caring for their sons or…
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Phone Deals
i had a phone call yesterday from BT saying since i been a loyal customer, they can look what they can do for an offer. They asked if i had a Mobile and I replied with yes and it in a contract which i was very happy about. They proceded with an offer which includes a mobile. I said that i don't need a mobile as i already i…
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Effective therapy and treatment
Hi I wonder if you could advise me .My adult son has fragile X syndrome plus autism and learning difficulties. He sufferes with chronic anxiety and low moods. He is currently taking quietapine 25mg. He is having twice monthly session with the learning disabilities community team , a physcotherapy assistant . Although the…
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Support for my son
My sons 5,he has severe non verbal autism,adhd, severe learning disability,sleep disorder,he attends a special needs school who are fantastic but we cant see a change from when he started over a year ago.Its very hard & frustrating when he cant get across what he wants,he has meltdowns,he kicks,headbutts,bites etc,he put a…
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Autism in the workplace
my son keeps copying other people in the workplace even though they are staff that leave early. He copies people if they are on there mobile phones its a case if they do it I am when they are told stop then I will. He has had a few fall outs with other staff through misunderstanding. is this normal social difficulties with…
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I've been told my daughter won't be able to independently live on her own
Hi, I have a wonderful daughter who has ASD, ADHD and learning difficulties. I also have disabilities. Years ago I was told my Daugher wasn't disabled enough to need a support worker now she is 17 and has been reassessed they have said without about she needs one and She won't be able to independently live on on her own.
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Self diagnosis of Autism
There is a debate on twitter at the moment regarding people who self diagnose with Autism. Some people are questioning the validity of self diagnosis and even questioning the motivation behind someone diagnosing themselves with Autism. Many people are stating that formal diagnosis can be very difficult to get for all…
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developing a non profit community enterprise
I am in the startup stage; developing a non profit community enterprise for Autistic people to provide training and placement along with help and education for life skills including protecting against abuse on the vulnerable.
