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well I'm far from perfect myself but I'll always do my best when and where I can to help.
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Right back at you, I enjoy our chats.
you look after yourself too.
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Thanks @Nightcity
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Had confirmation for my Autism assessment 28th Jan 2026
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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
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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
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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
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Ive read about how lots of autistic struggle with communication I know its a really big thing for autistics .
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Im gratefull for your support @Nightcity
Thank you
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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.
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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
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I keep getting upset again over things.again @Nightcity
I get upset so easily
Unfortunately this is me
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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.
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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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All ive ever seen is your kindness shine through @Nightcity .
Im glad these diagnosises can be made these days
Because back years ago nothing and no one would have got the help they need
And do you know what there is nothing wrong with being unique .
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I don't know my level as I was diagnosed before they did the levels I think.
I was just told that my autism was somewhere between middle to severe.
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Poppin my phone on charge
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I've had MH difficulties since I was very young too, I started getting schizophrenia symtoms when I was around 14.
But my schizophrenia isn't the usual kind, it was brought on through trauma of what happened when I was a child.
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