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Autistic/ADHD teen son not leaving his room
Hi, I’m struggling with how to support my son. He wasn’t diagnosed until he was 16 when he gradually stopped attending school in S5. He’s cut himself off from all his friends and doesn’t leave his room. He’s recently just turned 17. He says he’s wants to do things/go places but when the time comes he looks for excuses as…
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Ahhhhh stressed
hi all I have my second asd assessment in a few weeks, the first was done via video link with psychologist, the second is face to face with a slt My worry is I am able to communicate one on one it’s only over the phone or in social situations I struggle If anyone has had an slt assessment can you tell me the procedure…
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Neurodiversity.. the good stuff...
I recently saw something about there being a cure for Autism (not sure I believe it btw), but it got me thinking... I know we tend to talk on here about our many troubles and struggles with being neurodivergent and subsequent problems but I thought it might be nice to maybe say what we like about it, I for one wouldn't…
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Getting a diagnosis
my daughters original health visiter told me not to be surprised if she is diagnosed with a form of autism, but that she can not officially diagnose. speech and language told me not to be surprised if she is diagnosed with a form of autism, but that they can not officially diagnose. the GP told me that they do not do…
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Neuodivergent child waiting on an IDP, Need advice about schooling & neglecful school
Hello, i need some advice if anyone can help please. my son has suspecteed autism/ADHD he is 13, he has been refered to St Davids for a diagnosis. We have been let down by the school firstly a missed referal to St davids in year 5 after waiting 3 years and chasing this up we realised he was never referred. He was on a PSP,…
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SUSPECTED ADHD very nervous about meeting with psychiatrist
Hi everyone. I’m 35 and decided to go to the doctors about the chaotic life I’ve been living. Told him the truth about my struggle with keeping jobs (been sacked from every job I’ve ever had) and trouble with relationships, keeping friends, finances, day to day life etc etc etc. Enough is enough basically. Told him about…
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Accept difference not indifference.
ACCEPT is the operative word in the NAS slogan - accept difference not indifference. Having struggled in an NT world for fifty odd years, identifying a condition I knew nothing about was deeply shocking. Then I discovered the Scope forum and people like me. There is nowhere else like it. Thank you Scope 💜
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Is 'Normal' Just a Myth? How Could Embracing Neurodiversity Could Change the World
Hope you're doing well! I'm excited to share that my TEDx talk is now live on YouTube. In it, I discuss why "normal" is a myth and how embracing neurodiversity can help us build a more inclusive world. 🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/Fx2-VHDLJT0 I'm really passionate about spreading this message and would love for it to…
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Hi, my name is sarahs182008! Help with son interacting with others
Hi iam struggling to get my son who is 14 years old to access the outside world he was diagnosed with adhd/ASD a few months ago. He has medication which he takes but it’s early days as to how effective it is. He completely shuts the world out and is very happy to stay in the house he won’t attend any schooling at home or…
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Hi, my name is rabt! Activity ideas for a man with autism?
Hi there I’ve just started supporting an autistic, non verbal and deaf man in his late 30’s. He is in a wheelchair. Can anyone suggest any indoor games/activities we could do or anything we could buy to occupy him when he’s indoors. He loves the outdoors but Winter will soon be upon us properly and I know there will be…
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Remembrance Day
This Remembrance Day i will be remembering all the soldiers who fought in war and conflict in the UK As well as this I would likr to remember Oliver Mcgowen who died because he was given anti psychotic drugs because the doctors thought he had pyschotic episodes but these were because of his epilepsy and autism not because…
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Is this a shutdown?
Hi All, I'm new here. I was diagnosed autistic last year and I am also considering getting an ADHD assessment as I suspect I am AuDHD. I wondered if I am having shutdowns. I always put this down to depression or just plain laziness but I am beginning to wonder if they are shutdowns. These symptoms happen if I get too…
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Autism assessment
Hi to everyone I have been on the waiting list now for just over a year to have a autism assessment. However I am just wondering if anyone on having there assessment was told it was something different other than autism.I do realise there are many things that cross over into the world of austism within the assessment…
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Sleep problems
Hi, My 3.5 year old has autism and.is.up.all.n8ght crying and screaming. Last night for.8 hours I do not know why I give her milk, change her nappy, try lighting everything, she sleeps in our double bed now but now she prefers us out of the bed. We are getting 2 hour max sleep a night and my 12 yrqd is going to school…
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Stats for autism
hi i Was wondering if anyone had any stats for being diagnosed with autism, I am currently going through the assessment process and worried sick they say I’m not autistic (i believe I am) thanks
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Hi, my name is DebM25! Neurodivergent and having issues with being misunderstood.
Hi Everyone I am so glad to be joining this neurodiverse group I am needing any advice about being constantly misunderstood about my neurodiverse symptoms when they are expressed ,especially with the police and my university
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It makes sense to me but how do I get diagnosed
I've had five months of EDMR Therapy for Complex PTSD then seven months later just three weeks into my CBT Therapy for severe anxiety & moderate depression and issues with self compassion and self validation with a trained psychotherapist former nurse who is also nuerodiverse with diagnosed female autistic lady. She is…
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Post-Diagnostic Autism Assessments later in life diagnosis
As someone who had an autism diagnosis later in life, I’ve never had a post-diagnostic assessment to diagnose my level of autism and to identify appropriate levels of support going forward - I feel that this should be a basic legal entitlement and a basic legal obligation on all providers in the sector and in related…
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Talk therapy
hello, I am pre-diagnostic, waiting for my 2nd stage assessment and have had a burnout. I can’t get help for autistic adults as I’m not diagnosed as yet but have a talk therapy session for tmrw. I’m not sure how to prepare for this as I have great difficulty understanding my emotions etc. I really wanted to talk to someone…
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Any Neurodiverse folks out there with Personal Budgets or trying to access one?
Do Say Hello . . Any Neurodiverse folks out there with Personal Budgets or trying to access one ? Please share any advice, tips or recommendations of any organisations that have been helpful to you along the way, maybe advocacy, care planning or finally providing support? As I am feeling very lost and alone with all this…
