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My son is unemployed and didn't get PIP, help?
My adult son is autistic and has been unemployed for many years! He`s now 50 years old and living on 73.10 per week! At present he`s on ESA because of recent operation on his knee and will need to see an orthopaedic surgeon because of problems now with his right knee! Used to be on DLA because of his autism, now failed PIP…
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About getting a loan with SERCO?
:) Hello I am not sure if I should be writing here? I need a loan for my intrest only mortgage. I am a bit confused. I read on here if you were getting help with the payments you would go on getting it. Now my building socity say I owe money? I did have someone phone me from Serco but I cannot hear on ther phone. I need…
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depression Aspie teen - help!!!
Hi, I have 2 x 14 year old ASD teens (Asperger's). One is doing OK, the other is in a terrible place. He has been diagnosed with depression, but none of the available therapies are relevant to him - any kind of talking therapy is out of the question and he flatly refuses to take anti-depressants. He won't currently leave…
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Do my experiences point towards autism?
Hi there. I am new here and I don’t really know where to post this, so I’ll just go ahead. I apologize in advance for typing up such a lengthy post but here it goes... Since I was in primary school, I always felt that I was weird. I constantly feel as if I am the odd one out in my class. I struggle (a lot) to talk to…
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How can I help him to learn to write?
I am a support worker in a mental health rehabilitation centre. I am a keyworker and recently my client expressed his wish to learn basic writing and spelling. He can read ( self taught) and he is overall a well informed, pleasant man. Problems : mild learning disability, schizophrenia ( he gets depots injections of anti-…
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Potential learning disabilities/difficulties (adult)?
Wondering if anyone has any advice/opinions on what kind of help we might be able to get for an adult with potential learning disabilities? My brother is 23, he has moderate autism, and has severe difficulties with daily living activities, however he seems to have a normal level of intellect (in things he's interested in…
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Driving lessons
I live in Yorkshire. I've had 5 driving lessons. My instructor says I'm doing really well and I get on really well with him. My aunt (who I live with) thinks I'm badly behaved and has cancelled 3 driving lessons so far. My instructor has admitted that he's an impatient guy. He told my aunt that when she ready to let me…
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Autism In Childhood, Brain Injury, And Now
Since I had Serious Brain Injuries, at 18 years old, and even now, at 47 years old, my Autism has been 'replaced' by Mental Health Teams, to 'mental health terns' by GP's. I've been free of Mental Health Teams for seven years now. There hasn't been much discussed on Autism, since the Brain Injuries suffered in July 1989. I…
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Looking for advice on education, early adulthood and maybe raising a feminine gay child with ASD
Hi I'm a Mum of 3, I have epilepsy, and two boys with special needs. 16yrs ASD severe, ADHD and SLD, 13yr ASD. Been a long road. Been through marriage, divorce, DLAs, PIP, school tribunal, lack of support, social care funding, respite etc the works.. Looking for experienced parents of elder children who can offer advice…
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what next ?
I have been diagnosed with asd which looking back over 54 years was more stressful than my diplegia.will anyone knock on my door and ask how you doing Wayne I suppose time will tell.
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People not understanding that 18 is the adult age
Hello my name is Shola and I am feeling so angry with this world right now and with people not understanding properly that 18 is actually the adult age and not 25 years old in most countries. I really want everyone to understand more and accept that 18 is the adult age and that 18-25 year olds should be allowed to be with…
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Autism and not leaving the house - help?
Hi my name is Donna and my 16 year old son is austic and doesn't mix with people or go outside the house . He will not travel on his own or go on any transport . Apart from me driving him to his college . Has anyone got any advice to help me xxx thank u and thank u for letting me join the group
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Hi, I’m a mum to a teenage boy with ASpergers
My 14 year old son has ASpergers. He has missed over a year of school and is due to start a new school in two weeks. However, before he can try he needs to get his very long hair cut and take of his hoody which he wears at all times in the house. He barely leaves his room and is extremely self conscious. He’s very bright…
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Disabled Bus Pass
Has anyone ever successfully managed to get a disabled bus pass for an adult with autism? The criteria seem to be incredibly strict/specific, and I don't know if you can get around it at all Trying to claim for a 19 year old with limited speech, hearing problems (but not in the deaf category), as well as autism, they don't…
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stem cells treatment for kids with autism
Hi I’m looking for information on stem cells treatment for kids with autism thank you
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Autism
Hi my son was diagnosed with autism a few months aged 43, I have struggled with him for years knowing he was having problems with communication & behavioral problems. At school he was always excluded from classes & labelled naughty& disruptive. Now I feel as if a weight has been lifted off my shoulders, having an answer to…
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Casting Call For Feature Film About Autsim
The following information is from Shaheen Baig Casting: 'We are searching for a young, extraordinary talent for a lead role in an upcoming feature film. Based on New York Times Bestseller 'The Horse Boy'. We are looking for a boy aged 9-10 to play Noah who is 8 years old in the story. Noah suffers with severe autism and so…
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Aspergers and gaming
I'm a parent of a son with aspergers. He is 21 and into gaming in a big way. He'll stay up until 6 in the morning playing and then sleep all day. He failed exams at college, but with a lot of help from college advisors he managed to get into university. His first year was a foundation course, leading to a 2yr degree course…
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Sick and tired of the world we live in
Hello my name is Shola, I am 20 years of age, I suffer from autism and mental health issues and I am really sick and angry with the kind of world that we are living in at the moment because of people telling me and others what to do about how we should and should not live our lives, people saying things about others being…
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2 year old son not talking and history of autism in the family
I would like to ask u i got a son 29 months old who is not talking at all only making and coping sounds from us. We have a history for autism from his 2 older brothers from dads previous marriage. The gp has made a referral with a speech therapist but this can take up tp 12 months as the list is very long. We attend a…
