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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…
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My son
Hello I new to this group. I have som age 8 who has Autism and ADHD . He has complex needs he is currently out of education as the school he was in be for was sending him more crazy everyday literally to the point I couldn't deal with it I had to listen to hours and hours of abuse aggressiveness and throwing stuff and just…
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Any Experience of Outward Outreach Services?
Has Anyone had positive direct experience of recieving support from this organisation. As I am wondering this organisation might be suitable to help me. As I am Neurodiverse struggling to acesss personal Budget. Thank you 😊 Outward - Outward Outreach Services? Our dedicated Outreach team supports adults with learning…
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Hi
I’m 23 years old and was diagnosed with autism when I was a teenager, I struggle with social anxiety and like watching anime, video gaming and listening to music
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Meltdowns
Any advice please. Meltdowns. How do you cope? I'm 52 and recently diagnosed. Really struggling. My meltdowns are worsening. Screaming, shouting, throwing things, verbally abusive. I then retreat for a few days. I don't eat, clean, shop in the recovery days. I shutdown. I'm a single parent to teens and I'm struggling. I…
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First assessment date
hi all, Just got a call from my asd referral I have my first of 5 assessments, trouble is he was saying about an informant that knows me they can get info from, I don’t have anyone I said this during the call and he was a bit puzzled and I sensed he didn’t want to continue with the assessment, but said the assessor will…
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ADHD medication cost!!!!!!
I have been referred under the right to choose scheme for an adhd diagnosis. I’ve called a place who asked if I would like medication which I said if I needed it I would. The cost of a consultation fee is £400 plus loads more if I go back is this right?
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Feeling lost
I'm 52. Struggled all my life with feeling wrong. I was known as the black sheep of the family. Suffered with depression, anxiety, ocd, and ptsd most of my life. My daughter who is 18 was referred for an autism assessment and diagnosed with autism and adhd. During her assessment a lot of what was said hit home. I could…
