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Snapshot - A Short Film About Autism
Hi everyone, Having been a long supporter of Scope, and did have a previous username which I can't seem to access! Anyway, I am the Writer and Director of a BFI-Funded short film called Snapshot, that greatly draws on my personal lived experiences as an Autistic Adult negotiating unemployment, and the job interview…
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Possible autism?
Hi This is my first post here and I hope you'll be sympathetic. I'm 52 and haven't got a diagnosis yet because it's damn hard to get an assessment through the NHS. I'd never even considered the possibility that I was autistic until the Psychiatrists suggested it on the Psychiatric wing of Pentonville Prison this year. On…
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Hi, my name is Beccie22! Can I have my ADHD assessment report reviewed?
Hi Everyone, I am Beccie, a 50 something Librarian in SE London. I have been diagnosed as high functioning autistic via The Lorna Wing Centre which is fine. I have recently had an NHS ADHD assessment and was diagnosed with ADHD via video meeting. I am not happy with the report which came out. I don't feel it properly…
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Elvanse- Titration new, Help
Hello everyone, I recently started titrating with Elvanse, beginning with 20mg. Initially, at times I felt overwhelmed but this leveled out after about 10 days. Now, I am on day 7 of taking 40mg, and the side effects are more intense. I feel sick, hyperfocused, and anxious. I know these are listed as normal side effects…
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Suspected AuDHD at 56 (is it or am I being daft?)
I've had problems my whole life with feeling like I don't fit in, of being different, "shy", "bookish", and of feeling completely overwhelmed at frequent points in my life but especially around sad events (though put on a brave face and am the one that manages to keep it together, until much later when it inevitably hits…
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family drama
Hi, I know this is a coffee morning so I won't go into too much detail. I've lived with my parents for my whole life. I love them very much and they love me very much. I have autism and a complex genetic disease. My parents have never coped with this well. Professionals I talk to worry that they don't treat me right and so…
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2 year old not sleeping
My son is 2 years old and doesn’t sleep. He is speech delayed and I suspect he has autism and is due to be reffered by his speech and language therapist soon. He is displaying a lot of symptoms of autism. I also have 2 older children, with my daughter being autistic. My son has never been a “good sleeper” but recently his…
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Neuropathic pain / CRPS
Any advice would be much appreciated please. I was told I have CRPS and I'm being treated for CRPS. I was just about to purchase travel insurance and I thought I would have another read through my diagnosis letter. It wasn't clear to me so I called to double check with the pain consultant. He told me to put down…
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Been in my comfort zone
Been in my comfort zone ever since I went fulltime crossdressing at age 15.My family and friends have seen it as well.My wife has even seen it as well.I have been asked if I would dress as male for one day and the answer is no.I would not be in my comfort zone not as Hailey.I would be hurting out of my comfort zone big…
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Assessment concerns
I am a 60 year old woman and I have a GP appointment in 11 days to ask if I can be referred for an autistic assessment but really worried in case they don’t take me seriously. I’ve struggled with things all my life the majority of relationships have been a nightmare. I have had very few friends over the years, preferred to…
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Autism Assessment Informant Question
Hi, I am about the take the first step of going to the GP for an autism assessment referral. I am 60 and I understand you have to have an informant that attends the assessment? The problem is I am 60 and my mum is in her 80’s with poor health so she couldn’t really attend. I don’t have anyone else that could be an…
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Hi, my name is Bipsy! my 18 year old autistic son wont leave the house. What can I do?
Hello, I’m at my wits end with my 18 year old son diagnosed at age 2 with autism. He had the usual meltdowns etc., very outgoing, lots of friends, played sports, social butterfly. Since Covid he won’t leave the house unless I beg or bribe. Which, I stopped doing. We moved 2 years ago out of a bad area in Ohio back to…
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My sister found this that made me happy
My sister found this that made me happy.She is a fan of the well known therapy dog Koda The Fluff,her illustrator has autism and my parents were told the same by the doctors after I was diagnosed with asperger's.She found this video and shown it to me
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HOW TO LIVE WITH 'A PERSON WITHOUT AUTISM'
FAMILY, FRIENDSHIPS, LOVE, RELATIONSHIPS How to live with a person without autism Living with a person who’s living without autism can be a unique challenge. It’s not their fault that they suffer from not having autism — but that doesn’t reduce the impact their condition has on you. If you’re struggling to live with a…
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Are autistic people more likely to speak up at work?
Bear with me, I am not diagnosed but suspect Audhd. I've been looking into things and doing a little research as these suspicions are getting stronger the more I read and discover. I've just read an article stating that autistic people are more likely to speak up in the workplace. This is something that has been true for…
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Social Anxiety
Hey, I'm looking for advice on how to deal with my severe shyness/social anxiety/fear of looking people in the eyes/talking to strangers and people I don't know well, as I'm moving in with my partner next weekend and I want to make a good impression on his family and make some new friends. Also want to get over it to make…
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DBT? Has anyone with autism tried
I’ve come across DBT which is dialectical behaviour therapy, and was wondering if anyone who suffers with low mood and anxiety have tried?
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My sister in my life has been great
My sister in my life has been great about my Aspergers very well.She is 2 years younger than me.Plus she sees me as a great big sister.Like my parents,she is glad I found my true self as a fulltime crossdresser and is supportive.She seen me act like a girl at times before I came out as a crossdresser.Age 15 when I went…
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Hey, I'm new to this group
I'm Dyspraxic and may be Autistic as well (I've recently been referred to my local Autism service but have been told it will take 3 years to get a diagnosis from them). I was wondering if anyone feels like I do, I feel jealous of other people's successes and feel the need to compete with them to be on their level. I've…
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Got letter your care ?
hi I under mentel health I also got learning disabilities I got letter saying got appointment regarding your care with west Suffolk learning disabilities and autism team . Are they going put me away in hospital because I’m getting worried about it does anyone has letter before .
