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Ashburger
I would like to find an local group with people in the same boat as me single parent with a son of 32 who's hard work
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Coming to terms with Aspergers
Hello, I'm martin I'm nearly 54 now and beginning to understand my self being.. and that I might be suffering from aspergers !! My life as always been difficult due to feeling anxious being around people also to being narrow minded
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Online support
What on line support is available for high functioning autism with severe social anxiety
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Merseyside Autistic Adult Support Group (set up by me!)
Basically there's not much in the way of adult support groups in the Liverpool/Wirral area so I resorted to setting my own one up (I was recently diagnosed autistic). I have started up all the social media for it and would really appreciate it if you guys took a look. The more interest I get online, the easier it will be…
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Help
My son has Aspergers severe,social anxiety, agoraphobia and torn ligament in knee. His usual doctor is off long term and I've just been in for a fit note for the Job centre. The receptionist came out with a note but for 24 days instead of 3 months and it only stated he had KNEE PAIN. We told the receptionist and she said…
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Support worker
Anyone know where i can get hold of a support worker in Darlington ?
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Have 3 family members with asd. Anyone else in same boat?
Hi. All in all I have a sister, son and daughter with an ASD. Additionally my mother has physical and mental disabilities so I have 4 people to care for on top of everyday life. Looking to see if anyone else has care loads as heavy as mine and how they cope mentally, and any suggestions on financial issues that advice may…
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My daughter has severe autism and global developmental delay
I am a single parent/carer with one daughter aged 13. My daughter has severe autism and global developmental delay, she cannot communicate verbally and I am struggling to care for her now. I do get some respite care which I really appreciate. I feel very alone, with no one to talk to and I would love to meet other people…
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supported living without PIP?
if i dont manage to get pip in the furture would i still be able to be in supported liviinng? how does it work?
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I have ASD and dyslexia and I need support and care. How do I get it?
I've been trying to find support or care for issues I have due to my ASD and dyslexia. A few things I'd be hoping for help with is someone to come with me when going shopping. I get overwhelmed by the lights and music in shops and supermarkets and have a lot of difficulty navigating my way around them. I don't understand…
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Education for my grandson with severe autism
Hi. I reared 2 boys with CMT - a neuro condition. Now have some grandchildren with this condition. However, my main concern atm is my 10 yr old grandson with severe autism. His mum has fibromyalgia, and my son is on crutches, having had many ops, many bits of metal work, and fairly frail steucture, and poor balance. We are…
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I was diagnosed last year with autism. I am in my 50's
I was diagnosed last year with autism. I am in my 50's, so I must be really good at masking or people are blind and prefer to blame for autistic type behaviours. I have been asking professionals who deal with my two autistic sons for years if I had it too but they all said no. As I became more affected by physical health…
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What is it like having a brother or sister who's autistic?
You can watch the video of Angel talking about autism here. What a great young person trying to educate others and start a conversation!! Do you want to tell us about your experiences with Autism or Aspergers?
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Autism and proof of disability for school
I've got a 11 yer old boyou diagnosed with autism moving up to secondary school I was wondering if he would benefit from having a distability card?
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Son is struggling academically and emotionallu
My 5 year old is very set in his ways he is struggling at school.both academic and emotionally. He hasn't got any diagnosis as I'm unsure he has delayed speech and isn't hitting his goals currently gets 1 on 1. He shouts alot I'm just worried there's more to it have done an autism test on here and every time it comes back…
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NHS Long Term Plan Consultation
Hi everyone, You might have heard recently that autism and learning disabilities have been identified as one of the top 4 clinical priorities by NHS England over the next 10 years in their service delivery. There is consultation online that is due to close on the 30th (just a couple of days time!) If you want to…
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I’ve just been told my 16 year old son has autism
Hi Im new to this. I’ve just been told my 16 year old son has autism, which I’ve suspected for many years but wasn’t sure but he’s now struggling at college and his new therapist has joined up all the dots. I’m feeling guilty I’ve not helped him sooner but also happy we might be able to help him at last.
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My son is 21, has aspergers and can't leave the house- advice?
my son has asbergus he can’t leave the house without someone and is getting depressed as he has no life he is 21 and wants a life how can I get him help please.
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Calling all those with Autism who went to university
Can you help with our research on autistic people’s experiences of university? We’re looking for autistic adults who have been to university to take an online survey about their experiences. We want to hear from both people who completed their undergraduate studies and people who did not. Our research will help…
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Universal Credit disability
Hi.. I'm a single parent to my son who's Autistic and hasn't left the house for last two years due to anxieties and depression also. I claim UC and that was made up with a child element enhanced disability payment. Last week my UC payment was reduced by £600 without warning. They tell me that as my son has turned 16 and…
