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Autism and neurodiversity

Talk about anything to do with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and more.

Hi, we are Sparkle Sheffield - ask us questions about Autism

Announcement SparkleSheffieldAutismAdvisors 259 views 8 comments 1 point Most recent by Cher_Inactive April 2021
ADHD assessment - question about diagnosis

ClaraS 294 views 5 comments 1 point Most recent by shiz 12:28PM
Support service for adult in the higher end of the autistic spectrum. Any suggestions?

uk71 32 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by uk71 August 4
Weighted Blankets (Autistic Adult)

Kieran20 100 views 9 comments 1 point Most recent by Tori_Scope August 4
School holiday support

meeta 15 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Alex_Scope August 3
Adult ADHD and concentration...

SteveKC 62 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Sue_Scope August 1
age of diagnosis

Biblioklept 112 views 17 comments 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope July 31
How to choose somewhere for private diagnosis

Holly987 62 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by Holly987 July 27
Autism and feeling lonely

AwesomeAutisticLadx3 59 views 10 comments 0 points Most recent by Biblioklept July 24
I think my daughter has autism

kbel88 46 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope July 20
Hi, my name is sbanstead! These last few weeks have been traumatic

sbanstead 29 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope July 20
non verbal severe autism

Bearpip2020 30 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Biblioklept July 16
SUSPECTED ADHD very nervous about meeting with psychiatrist

Brian1987 103 views 13 comments 1 point Most recent by Tori_Scope July 15
SUSPECTED ADHD. Are there any social media platforms or sites with help and info on ADHD?

Brian1987 57 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by L_Volunteer July 14
Hi, my name is Taylorbean! Raising my autistic none-verbal grandaughter

Taylorbean 33 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Ross_Scope July 7
Hi, I'm Julie101! My husband's just been diagnosed with autism. Any tips on how to support him?

Julie101 73 views 4 comments 1 point Most recent by Siwheels73 July 1
Hi, my name is DmRitchie!

DmRitchie 24 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope June 10
Hi, my name is zeitgeist49! What I learnt from working with autistic children

zeitgeist49 51 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Biblioklept June 9
Is there any benefit my daughter can claim for her son?

supagaz 38 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by supagaz June 8
How important is the autism questionnaire for the assessment?

Martin_K 81 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Martin_K June 3
Education for autistic children

ccoline 63 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Tori_Scope June 1
would help if familly were more encouraging

Beam_Violet 43 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by SueHeath May 20
Anxiety about leaving for bus into town

Beam_Violet 67 views 8 comments 0 points Most recent by bg844 May 19
Hi, my name is SteveKC! Diagnosed with ADD in December 2021. Am I on the best medication?

SteveKC 69 views 9 comments 1 point Most recent by SteveKC May 16
Fatigue advice for ASD/ ADHD young person

CoffeeFirst 56 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by CoffeeFirst May 12
Intro

tk00 43 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by Alex_Scope May 5
Parent of a 2 year old. We're waiting for a diagnosis for ASD, and are struggling to keep him asleep

Bamsmam 41 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by L_Volunteer May 3
My 3 year old has been refereed to be assessed for autism what is the process

mbee 85 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by bg844 May 3
16yr old autistic son, will it always be a uphill struggle?

sandie123 121 views 3 comments 1 point Most recent by BritPuddles May 2
Help needed- ADHD: Difficult to function

e_a_22 85 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by L_Volunteer April 22
My daughter has suspected autism. She's starting school in September, and no support is in place

Ina 99 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Ina April 9

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