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Daughter with severe learning disablities
I’m a full time carer for my almost 28 yr old daughter who has severe learning disabilities, epilepsy, autistic traits and challenging behaviour...aye life is good lol ? She does have a sweet side but can turn into a she devil at the flick of a switch. Just found the site and wanted to say hi ?- Shaz x
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NT? outside looking in
Hello everyone, I'm studying with the ACER at University of Birmingham and work with autistic adults at a residential home. I'm hyper aware that no matter how much I read about and work with autistics I'll always be a NT outside looking in. I am also extremely aware that NDs are often used as information sources for NTs…
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Too soft with autistic children?
I know sometimes autistic children and sufferers can't help their behaviour but being autistic myself it shocks me how lenient parents of autistic children are these days!! I think they are way to soft and autistic children need boundaries and also discipline. They should not treat their parents like servants either like…
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Not having any freedom and independence
Hello I am 20 years old going to be 21 years old in April this year and I am feeling really angry with everyone saying unhelpful and negative things to me when I only want to be more independent and have more freedom as I am now a grown up and when I say that I only want to be more independent and do more things for myself…
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Autism and PIP
I am awaiting dwp decision letter from DWP but have assessors report which gives my son who is on the autistic spectrum - nothing for daily living support. She said he could do complex budgeting - he cant - I do all his banking, am joint on his account and he saves £5 for each bill every week in a tin under his bed which I…
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Should I home school my highly anxious asd daughter or should we ask for some medication for her ?
So she's 12, and telling me she just cannot cope at school she done two lessons since they have been back after Christmas, she begs me not to leave her. School have things in place commuication and interaction team are involded but she just cant do it.
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Friends for my daughter with Asperger's
Hi, I’m the mum of an Asperger daughter who is struggling with becoming a young adult. I’m hoping to make some online friends who are local to her - as she currently has zero contact in person with anybody of a similar age. Also we’ve just had a very disappointing result to our PIP mandatory reconsideration result -…
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Can I be tested for ASD?
My son was diagnosed A.S. as a teenager following issues adapting to Secondary school. Since his Mom passed away we have become much closer and I came to wonder about my own difficulties relating to others. I raised it with my GP and was told categorically that I could not be tested. Any thoughts or advice would be great…
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What happens at an Autism/Aspergers test
Hi my name is Scott I’m 26 and I’m new on here and came across this topic of Aspergers/Autism. I have recently been to my Doctors for an appointment and talked about how slightly different I can be from other people my age and so on and I’m now on the waiting list for an Aspergers/Autism test. I’m just wondering because…
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ASD
Hi all i have a pip tribunial hearing at the end of january will the panel take into account about ASD when making there decision as the DWP never mentioned anything in there report after assessement about my ASD even though i sent a copy from my phychatrist to the DWP and capita... Even took the report to my pip…
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Hi, my name is TW1!
Hello, I am new to this community. I am in Canada and I am a 50 year old black autistic woman currently undertaking research for my doctoral degree focusing on how higher education leaders can be innovative in their policies and practices to enhance the services provided to, and outcomes for, autistic students. Because my…
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Activities or groups are around in South devon for Learning Disabilities
Hi. I have just started caring for a lady who has learning disabilities and wondered what activities or groups are around in South devon
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Is there a cure?
I am aware that there is treatment for Aspergers Syndrome, though I've had therapy and drugs in the past, which have not helped. But I would be interested in finding out whether there are cures, because I would rather be like other NT people and get on with life more or less than to carry on suffering like this with this…
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No Support in the North East Poor books on the subject
The people on this this site have tried their best, I was diagnosed with ASD in August of 2018. But after looking into this there is still not a suitable support group. Nothing Worse still the libraries in Northumberland and Newcastle City have very poor books on this subject. The North East is behind other areas in this…
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Looking after my grandson with ADHD and ASD need support
Hi everyone. My name is Rose. My grandson is living with me now due my daughters recently diagnosis of MS. She's 31 years old and is in Brazil for treatment now. My grandson has been diagnosed with ADHD and ASD.. I need psychological support as my anxiety levels went to the roof. I also need legal advice on how to bring my…
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Accessible Recipe Videos
I just saw this on Twitter and had to share - a great way to help people feel more confident in the kitchen! https://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/charity-launches-accessible-recipe-videos-for-people-with-learning-disabilities
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New here and I have Asperger's
Hi everyone. I am new here and I have Asperger's Syndrome. I feel as though life has reached it's maximum difficulty for me and with Christmas involved as well I am struggling to not shut down and withdraw. I am sorry for the long post. I received an eviction letter which expired in November (due to landlord selling, I…
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Making Christmas easier for my child who has high functioning autism and anxiety
Really would like some tips for making Christmas easier for my child who has high functioning autism and anxiety. She cannot tolerate noise and we have 4 younger children in our family who can be very noisy at times. I want to spend time with them but my child 14 years cannot cope even with the use of ear defender's. As 3…
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daughter just diagnosed at 30
hi there my daughter has just been diagnosed with Autism and aspergers recently by her psychologist soon to see a specialist, she suffers horrendously with confidence, anxiety and now depression. but this diagnosis does answer a lot of questions with her. my worry is she lives on her own with her two cats which are like…
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Role of Homeopathy in Autism
I would like to know what is the role of homeopathy in Autism. is it really effective because most of the people say that homeopathy is just a placebo? After reading this blog I am in two mindset https://homeopathicservices.com/autism-treatment-checklist/