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Finding help for son
Hi I'm new on here I care for my 21 year old son & my partner who has epilepsy my son has social anxiety & asperger's I need some help son cant seem to cope with any thing was with mencap put his anxiety got the better off him & now been taken off the course every one just drops him he will stay in is room all day if he…
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Girls and Autism
My son and and husband are both autistic. After going through diagnosis with them I had a strong connection thinking that I might also be autistic. After going through the diagnosis route, they have said I have some "flavours" but Im not autistic. The tests I had to complete were weird, but I completed them but since then…
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Autism
Hello, I’m new to this forum and I’m not sure if I’ve started off correctly. Advice welcome.Is anyone else having trouble trying to find help for autism. I’ve contacted NAS who are going through a restructuring programme and who will not in future help autistic adults into work. Mencap will only help with a full diagnosis…
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Hi, Im Jack, ask me questions about Autism and Aspergers today
Hi I am Jack and I am an autistic campaigner and advisor across numerous fields, including
healthcare, participation and research. I received my diagnosis in
childhood for Asperger's Syndrome when I was 8-years old from my local
hospital at the time. I have worked with organisations that specialise in
autism advocacy and…
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Recently I found out I have aspergers
Recently I found out I have aspergers. I am waiting on a diagnosis but I match all the symptoms. I was just wondering if someone who also has AS would like to chat with me. Thank you
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Recent diagnosis and how to help my partner
I have bee given a diagnosis of aspergers with PDA. Ironic as i once worked with adults with learning disabilities. Some with autism. I need to have ideas on how i can help my partner.
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Avoidance
My 22 year old son has recently been diagnosed as autistic. He has been treated for anxiety and depression for the past few years. But I don’t think depression is the cause of his problems. He was relatively happy at school. But he really struggled while away at university, with no friends or social life. He still managed…
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My granddaughter has oral dyspraxia and global learning difficulties; punishment advice
I have a query about my 13 year old granddaughter I hope someone has advice on please.
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Autistic Son
I recently found my son have autism spectrum disorder i can not believe until now i don't know how to deal with. Im feeling lost.
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Activities for autistic toddlers
Hello everyone, I have a 3years and 3 months son who is undergoing the process of getting a diagnosis if he has Asd or what exactly. Long story short the waiting lists are extremely long so at the moment all we can do is sit back and wait as going private is not an option. I was wondering if there is other parents here or…
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Anyone know how i can get help for my son?
My son is 11yrs and has been diagnosed with Mild Aspergers ADHD. Due to diagnosis being mild I get no support for my son from anyone. I also have another child of 9 yrs and am a single parent. I have given up my bedroom so my son can have his own space and now share a room with my daughter as we are not entitled to be…
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Help my daughter wont stay asleep
my daughter is 11 and has Asd. In mainstream school with echp. She takes melatonin. On a good night will sleep from 10-7. (This might happen twice a week on a good week). a normal sleep would be 11-6 this I can cope with. often will go to sleep and wake two hours later, (sometimes with a night terror), will then keep me…
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worried about social worker for my son
Hi I am actually worried that social workers want to put my son who for the past seven months has become non verbal he is 19 years old has Autisim and Cerebral now the thing that worries me is they want to give him 24 hour care but my concern is I do not know these people my son does not know them and i do not know how…
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PMLD - what would you want from a church?
Hello, I am new here, just a little background info on myself. I am a 28 year old living with a life limiting neuromuscular disorder and complex medical needs. I live with my husband who also has severe physical disabilities (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy) We are supported to live an independent life by a fantastic team of…
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3 year old daughter with suspected high functioning Autism (Asperger's)
We have a 3 year old daughter with suspected high functioning Autism (Asperger's) that we have been trying to get her assessed from when she was 2 and have been declined each time through NHS. We also suspect my husband is Asperger's too although remains undiagnosed and definitely shows 'typical' signs and characteristics…
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Aspergers and education
Hi everyone - I have a wonderful son aged 9 who has been diagnosed with aspergers. His symptoms are mild but as a parent I find myself losing a lot of sleep through worringing. I'm very concerned because my son will be starting secondary school in 18 months but his writing and spellings is poor and I'm worried it is going…
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Jumping
Hi, my son has autism and although it is very mild, he does do a lot of jumping and rather than walking,he prefers to skip. I have suggested that he saves his jumps for home but notice that he is jumping more and more. My son will be going to secondary school in 18 months. What should I do 're his jumping? Am I doing more…
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Setting up a non profit for mobile barbers and hairdressers, would this help anyone?
I have 2 boys 4,5 with ASD. When I want my boys to have a nice haircut (better what I give) I take them to the local barber and its always difficult. Do you think this is a good idea: I am a Web Developer and I'm currently building a website that allows Barbers and Hairdressers to come to your house. The website is…
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My daughter has autism and has difficulty communicating
Hello, I'm a mother of 3 beautiful girls, 21yr, 2yr an 9mth. My 2 yr old is autistic and finds things frustrating as she isn't talking an has difficulty communicating. She has a beautiful nature and is content in her own world. Looking forward to chatting with the community
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autistic grand daughter
Hi my name is allyk7x and i have a 3yr old autistic grand daughter. I am looking for advice on meltdowns, toilet training and if weight blankets are of any use. We sre a family in utter chaos at the moment as all traits are coming at once, my grand daughter has also started taking seizures. I would be so grateful for any…
