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  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Your such a laugh @Nightcity

    You really are

  • Nightcity
    Nightcity Community Member Posts: 692 Pioneering
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1088121#Comment_1088121

    I am? LOL not sure I was trying to be, where stand up comics are concerned I'm more your sit down type.

    bless you 😃

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Yes u r a right laugh .

    You have a special aura about you .

    I appreciate it very much

  • Nightcity
    Nightcity Community Member Posts: 692 Pioneering

    thank you, means a lot 💛

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Your very welcome .

    And despite all my imperfections i am forever grateful for your kindness , support and time .

    It means alot

    More than u will ever know

    Filling up writing this post

  • Nightcity
    Nightcity Community Member Posts: 692 Pioneering

    well I'm far from perfect myself but I'll always do my best when and where I can to help.

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Just so you know i appreciate you @Nightcity if its ok to say

    THANKS

    LOOK AFTER YOURSELF PLEASE

  • Nightcity
    Nightcity Community Member Posts: 692 Pioneering

    Right back at you, I enjoy our chats.

    you look after yourself too.

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Thanks @Nightcity

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Had confirmation for my Autism assessment 28th Jan 2026

  • Nightcity
    Nightcity Community Member Posts: 692 Pioneering
    edited December 2025

    That's great. Best of luck with it all, they are extremely nice people because they are experts in how to speak to and treat autistic people. mine was absolutely lovely I warmed to her immediately, and it usually takes me weeks to months to start talking to anyone and most it never happens as I'm a good judge of character. (these days, never used to be)

    When I first met my best friend I ignored him for months, mum explained my problems to him as an acquittance and he made a big effort with me eventually about 4 months I spoke to him and now he's one of the very very limited people who I can hold a normal conversation with not just nod and smile.

    when I met my ex (the lovely one) our first 6 dates and first two days out we communicated by Facebook messenger even though we were together lol

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Thank you so much @Nightcity

    Im glad you was made to feel at ease when you had yours .

    I know a lot of autistics are quiet people

    I know i was a quiet shy child

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    I know there are a lot of traits on the Autism spectrum that are just what Im like

    I will just wait and see the outcome

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Ive read about how lots of autistic struggle with communication I know its a really big thing for autistics .

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Im gratefull for your support @Nightcity

    Thank you

  • Nightcity
    Nightcity Community Member Posts: 692 Pioneering
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1088213#Comment_1088213

    Yeah unfortunately in my case it's a bit more advanced and tricky, It's hard to explain but only about 1 in 20 will ever win me over to speak at all to them even hello.

    Yes you'll be asked about things like your childhood, about routines, behaviours and reactions when routine; is broken or someone speaks to you etc,

    About writing, numbers,

    various things so they can build up a comprehensive report and tell you if you're autistic and at what level from 1 to 3.

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    I read about the levels of it .

    I watched a programme with Christine McGuiness wanting to know if she was and i could see alot of what she talked about within myself .

    Ive already been diagnosed with adhd but there are other things about me that im not sure are adhd .

    I suppose the assessment will answer yay or nay .

    Grateful for all the feedback from you @Nightcity .

    If it isnt Autism

    Ive no idea what it is

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    I keep getting upset again over things.again @Nightcity

    I get upset so easily

    Unfortunately this is me

  • Nightcity
    Nightcity Community Member Posts: 692 Pioneering
    edited December 2025

    Tbh that's extremely common in autistics to, My mood, emotions and interest in life swing day by day

    I have the whole package and they are ALL linked and connected and diagnosed.

    Autism level 2 with aspects of 3 (diagnosed 2016)

    Adhd

    diagnosed (1994)

    Tourettes syndrome

    (diagnosed 1999)

    dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalcalia (I asked her if that last one was related to count Dracula) all diagnosed with the autism

    severe short term memory and cognitive impairment (likely from a head injury in 1990)

    significant issues with coordination balance and judgement.

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Oh @Nightcity , you have so much to cope with

    You seem to cope so well .

    I see so much strength in you .

    I see a kind , caring person

    With amazing qualities .

    Dont let anyone tell you any different .

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