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Feeling ignored
Hello I would like to ask for advice. I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder around a year and a half ago (at 24). I was more or less just given my diagnosis with a leaflet about what the diagnosis entails and sent on my way. I have been feeling let down by medical/teaching staff as I feel they should have noticed…
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dealing with the change in support or lack of as the case maybe
Hi everyone. New to the group so here's a little about my family and our focus of joining this online community. Ross our wonderful son has a diagnosis of asd and is 16 years old. Dealing with all that comes with teenage years plus the lack of understanding is challenging for us all. At the moment we are also dealing with…
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I was diagnosed as on the Autistic Spectrum..
Hey, my name's Caden I was diagnosed as on the Autistic Spectrum as well as with Psychosis later in life. I haven't posted on public's forums in quite some time, but figured it would be good for me to start! I'm interested in videogames and game design, and enjoy creating art work as well as watching TV shows and also…
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Any grants for young adults with autism?
Hi there does anyone know if young adults with Autism have any grants /extra grants othet that pip benefit to be able to learn to drive thanks.
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I work in supporting living for adults with learning disabilities
Hi I'm ally, I work in supporting living for adults with learning disabilities, done this kind of job for over 20 years
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NAS not much use
Following my last discussion about the poor services, with adults who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Mine being from August 2018. I then looked at social support groups. I live in South East Northumberland, there is none. This was confirmed with a therapist who helped me with other issues. He was…
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Hi, my name is DavidTeviotdale!- ASPERGERS
I was diagnosed to be on the outer spectrum of living with asperger syndrome. Growing up to where I am at 25 years old, I i have become a more insecure person around people, even my partner. I lack a sense of humour, I struggle to make/continue conversation, I see and feel myself as a boring individual with lack of…
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Just getting used to coping with her life long condition
I'm new to here, my daughter was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism and Sensory processing difficulties last June, so am just getting used to coping with her life long condition. I have good days and bad days. How's everyone else?
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Training COURSES
Interested in training courses and have an better ubderstanding in Autism. Meeting people how care.
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May my son have a learning disability?
My son is almost 21 and has always had problems with his writing and spelling. He is intelligent and is currently at university studying for a computer degree. He is at home at the moment and I asked him to write a letter for a job. His writing is illegible and when I asked him to type it up it was full of really easy…
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Help & Advice needed
Hi, I need some advice please. My eldest son is having difficulties at school. He struggles to control his emotions and things can can seem very trivial, can send him in to a major meltdown. He doesn't have a formal diagnosis yet but after speaking to quite a few people with experience of working with children with an ASD,…
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Chris Packham - Autism and Me
Is anyone else planning to watch this? I'm lucky enough to have already seen it at a press screening and can really recommend it. Meeting the man himself was really interesting - he is very different in real life compared to his onscreen persona. Let me know what you think of the programme! Violet ASD advisor, Scope…
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My son has Autism and not eat certain food
My son jack is autistic but he will not eat wet food. Alphabet shapes , Turkey jetters or minions , pizzars or pick nick's. I have tried other fooday but he doesn't like the texture .any advice would be grateful.
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Panic attacks
I've been married to my husband a year. I have a lot of health problems. My husband has autism and dyspraxia. He has started having panic attacks where he thinks he can't breath. I don't know what to do or what help he can get. He also gets confused easily and gets muddled up with simple tasks. Is there any help or support…
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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.
