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Would you like to help shape a study on autistic experiences of volunteering?
Name of study: Volunteering, Identity, and Wellbeing in Autism Description of research: Through interviews with autistic volunteers, this qualitative study aims to better understand if and how volunteering impacts the identities and wellbeing of autistic adults in the UK and Australia. What is the purpose of the research?…
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Local charity launches cookbook
From Yorkshire Post Sheffield Mencap and Gateway is releasing their cookbook ‘My Meals’ this Learning Disability Week (16th – 22nd June) to show that cooking healthy, delicious meals doesn’t need to be complicated – or expensive. My Meals was created during hands-on cooking sessions at Sheffield Mencap and Gateway, with…
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after 3 years of being on the waiting list i have my assessment in a few weeks
finally i have my assessment date and now im starting to panic. im worried my mind will go blank when im asked questions and i want to give them enough information so they know how i am. has anyone had an adult assessment and what was it like. i have a panic in me because i dont know what to expect. also on the letter it…
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Autism Initiatives NI
I have a meeting scheduled with them on either Monday or Tuesday. They said they'd help me with housing, and may assign a floating support worker. I have got to leave my current house "officially" on the 31st of July, but I really have until the 31st of August. I hope they can help. I'm getting desperate. I don't want to…
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Inviting you to a research study on autism and eating disorders
Have you struggled with an eating disorder in the past, have recovered from this for at least one year and have an autism diagnosis? I am a master’s student in Mental Health and Clinical Psychology, seeking to recruit participants to partake in my research. My research interest is investigating similarities and differences…
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fresh adult autism diagnosis
Struggling with so much at present. My parents do not believe the diagnosis is correct (Im 45) One step parent doesnt want to discuss it (his grandchild is non verbal at six) He is making me feel like a fraud here and guilty for even seeking out a diagnosis. Ive updated Universal credit and PIP about the diagnosis and now…
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At the top of the waiting list
I've been told I'm at the top of the waiting list for an assessment now. Because of the proposed changes to welfare benefits, which I claim for multiple things, I'm a little unsure whether to go ahead with getting a diagnosis now. I want the diagnosis because hopefully it will open up doors for support and if the proposed…
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Worried about Universa lettet
Hi I'm autistic and I got a letter to change from ESA to Universal Credit from the DWP. I'm very worried about this, as I've been told it drives people into poverty and I could lose up to £200. I rely on my money to pay bills and shopping, thers also a lengthy delay until it comes in. I have to fill it in online by August,…
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Adult Autism diagnosis at 45 !
Well I have just experienced a mid life Autism Assessment with Clinical Partners through right to choose. I must say I am very shocked to say that I am! I was only told yesterday now waiting the report. I am now in disbelief how my life has been up hill struggle , raising four children mostly myself. Its a miracle to be…
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Support for 20-year-old Autistic son
Hi I am donna I am a mum to 4 children 21 20 16 14.my 20yr old lad is autistic dyslexic poss pda adhd so rather challenging at times. Doesnt sleep or eat well to. I looking for some support and help with siblings that dont cope well as we was late diagnosed after 12.5yr battle. To which we been left to get on with it no…
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Hi, my name is CDS2000! Searching for autism support
Hi everyone my name is carrie and I've been searching for a reputable autism forum for support and to talk to other people on the spectrum as i find offline friendhsips hard I am pregnant with my second child,my first is 18 years old and i wasnt planning on getting pregnant but here I am and I didnt want to abort Ive been…
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AuDHD Seeking advice
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some guidance and would really appreciate any direction you can point me in. I'm a recent graduate, and while I know about resources like Access to Work, I don’t think that’s quite what I need. I want to work, but I need a 100% remote job. What I'm really looking for is someone, a career coach…
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Does anyone regret diagnosis?
Being diagnosed with ASD and ADHD changed my life for the better, it gave me so much understanding of why I am the way I am, and enabled me to find some actually useful ways to address and change parts of my life for the better… BUT all the news from the US such as the proposed 'autism registry' and has started making me…
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ASD/ADHD and Right to Choose
Did you know you can choose who you get assessed by for autism and ADHD through the NHS if you're in England? With waiting lists hitting record highs over over 3 years for an NHS assessment, I thought I should highlight a way of cutting years off that wait that I've used myself. NHS Right to Choose basically means you have…
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Autistic shutdown and burnout
I'm neurologically disabled and autistic. Recently, I thought I could do something to help in my community. I've failed. The social and sensory pressures plus physical disability and pain have left me feeling very unwell. It feels like GAD plus total exhaustion. Has anybody else felt like this? I absolutely hate being me.
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I have my ADHD assessment appointment!
I can't believe it! I have my assessment on the 14th of April after only 6 months with Right to Choose. I know this makes me lucky...makes up for the previous 52 years though. It will be virtual, not sure what to expect, can anyone enlighten me on the actual assessment?
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Interesting research gut health and autism
https://newatlas.com/adhd-autism/fecal-transplants-for-autism-delivers-success-in-clinical-trials/
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Doing what Kier wants (Trigger warning)
Checking out Not posted here in a while and the NAS website i dont like.. Since the Green Paper has come out my sleep has gotten worse.. My autism is flying out of control and a decision came to me today.. I was told time after time to apply for PIP and didnt do it because i could just about live off the money i was…
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Looking to Move to another city
Hi Everyone, it's nice to be part of a community here. I am a father of a 5 year old boy who has ASD and ADHD. We moved to Birmingham from London in 2023 due to economic reasons but shortly afterwards my son was diagnosed with these conditions, now I am finding really hard to get any support from the LA as the council is…
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Learning more about autism and adhd to support my partner
hi, I have recently found a beautiful young lady and we have been together for a month now, she has autism and adhd and I suffer with bad anxiety and depression/ emotional personality disorder. I’m doing my best to learn about her conditions and I just want to support her as best as I can, she is an amazing woman and I am…
