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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 .
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autism, mental health, social care needs assessment
does you have: autism and/or mental health conditions + did a care needs assessment and/or a carer's needs assessment. if you didn't do any of these assessments, what sort of social care do you get? (im asking about these because i happen to be both a carer and a disabled person so i want to hear from you kind people about…
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Figuring out my trueself
Figuring out my truesel took me 3 years.It was after being diagnosed with asperger's syndrome at age 10,my parents were told I would have LGBT identity issues and let me figure this out.They did and it was at age 13,I started going into my mother's closet trying on her clothes and shoes.It including trying on her pantyhose…
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Hello everyone started to feel nervous about the assessment
Hi, There have probably been many messages on here of this ilk, but thought I would say hello and maybe ask for any tips... Im an older adult (40s) and decided after many years to go for an assessment(Private) which seems to be in 2 parts (Informant and one for me). Ive done all the questionnaires and 2 weeks away from…
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How do you know if you have Autism Spectrem Disorder
How do you know if you have Asd I just wondered as I have to do things in a specific order everyday and if my clothes get dirty I have to change them stright away. And I get really frustrated if things are not done my way. Amazing62
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Refused blue badge
My grandson is 4 has autism he is non verbal and tiptoes to the degree he falls over frequently has mega meltdowns my daughter has tried unsuccessfully four times to get a blue badge for him being told by her local authority that because he has no problems walking he can’t have a badge so my question is most children or…
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CBD & autism
Now I'm not saying this is a cure all, but today had an email from the Realm of Caring, which is USA-based & a good resource for cannabis-related products such as CBD oil, which may be of interest. Here's the link: https://realmofcaring.org/cannabis-autism/?_kx=-XlI_o0OH_1ORli5avtLw_fxy-4dZzQ29xzMPQwnwoM.UvV543 (it can…
