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Explore our Autism and Aspergers forum
Start a new discussion relating to autism or Aspergers or take a look at the posts below on autism diagnosis, support and related issues.
472 discussions
2.9K replies
Most recent: Daily Autism | Hyperfocus | Stimming by Ross_Scope
February 27
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Whatever stage of life you or your child are in, Scope’s community can provide support and advice on cerebral palsy.
Providing information and support to people with Cerebral Palsy (CP) is an important part of Scope’s heritage. Today you can find a wealth of information about Cerebral Palsy on our website, and share and discuss your experiences and issues here on our online community.
988 discussions
6K replies
Most recent: Books about Cerebral Palsy for World Book Day by Cher_Scope
7:06PM
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Not all impairments can be seen, but they are often experienced with no less severity than those that are more readily visible. This is a space to talk to others about your experiences and challenges of having an invisible or hidden impairment. -
Get advice and support on issues relating to learning difficulties.
Whether you, your child or another family member has a learning difficulty, Scope’s community is here to offer advice on specific learning difficulties and all issues relating to adults and children with learning difficulties.
100 discussions
494 replies
Most recent: Covid-19 vaccines now available for people with learning difficulties by Cher_Scope
February 26
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If you have an ongoing mental health disorder or are currently experiencing mental health issues, here you can chat and seek advice from the community.
Any advice given here should not be seen as professional advice or as a substitute for professional evaluation and care. Mental health charity Mind have a wide range of resources and can advise you on seeking help.
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Advice and support for neurological conditions
Ask our community about issues relating to neurological conditions such as epilepsy, Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis. Share your experiences and get support from others in similar situations.
226 discussions
1.5K replies
Most recent: I'm worried about not being taken seriously because I might have a high pain threshold by mikehughescq
12:05AM
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Talk to others with physical impairments and mobility issues.
Share your experiences of physical disability and related mobility issues, or ask for advice from people in a similar situation to you.
134 discussions
788 replies
Most recent: Wheelchair user need help with back pain. by littleacorn
February 28
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If you have an undiagnosed or rare condition, this is the place where you can get advice, chat and share experiences with people in a similar position.
170 discussions
1K replies
Most recent: Hi, I'm tom9437! Does anyone else have Dercum's disease? by tom9437
March 2
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Connect with others and get advice on visual impairments and hearing impairments
The place to seek advice regarding sensory impairments, or share your experiences of visual impairment, blindness, hearing loss and deafness.