autism

I need desperate help for my grandson. He has been diagnosed with autism (high complex needs) and is currently waiting for a diagnosis of ADHD. He was non verbal but although he can't hold a conversation, he can tell you what he wants and needs. On one hand he is the most loving and caring boy but he has a violent side,…

Hi, I'm currently waiting for the outcome of my Work Capability Assessment to find out whether I'll be awarded LCWRA, and I have a question about how it might affect my future plans. If I am awarded LCWRA, would moving out of the family home and living independently affect my entitlement? I'm autistic and also experience…

hi everyone, i'm hoping to get some advice and real-world insight from anyone who has navigated universal credit while studying independently, applying for pip or self-funding qualifications. i’m a mature student aged 25 planning to re-enter education to take my a-levels. i've looked at alternative pathways such as access…

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Watching this podcast was like a "breath of fresh air" for me I felt this was a very good breakdown of what it feels like "when no one understands you" OR worse, you find it difficult to even understand yourself….🌞 After watching this I feel less alone with my thoughts and feelings and hope it may help others too💚 Sharing…

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I honestly feel like each day I get nowhere with life due to the health conditions I have. I have not seen any family since 2015, nor do I have any friends. Since my ex-wife walked out on me in 2023, I have had nobody to advocate for me. I battle my own corner each minute of the day, which is truly tiring. I question every…

good evening I’m just wondering of anyone has had this experience and can offer any insight We migrated from child tax credits / income support back in September 2024 My son was on dla at the time just turned 16 and in the process of his pip application . We found out end of October his claim was unsuccessful and we ask…

Hi, This is difficult for me to discuss but I need support. I have been asked for the dreaded 4 months bank statements. However, there are 2 issues quite difficult to discuss… Ill try. I have a gambling issue. however, this is not without its controls. On any account, I have put on spending limits (usually £20 per day).…

I'm 65 years of age and in the past couple of months I've been diagnosed with both autism andd ADHD. It was such a shock as my being autistic had ever been mentioned before. I've met others in a similar situation and have decided to use my writing skills to help others in the neurodivergent community, especially in…

I am high functioning autistic and they ignore my texts because they are afraid they are going to take advantage of me so I don’t end up having sex and they even go as far as blocking my number. Why do they think like that when it’s not true? I am being serious and not trolling. It’s starting to bother me a lot and I hate…

Good afternoon! I am a University student studying Special Educational Needs currently doing my master dissertation!…

Hi there, I am gathering some research for a children's picture book following a little girl who is on the Autism spectrum who loses her favourite wellies that she wears all day, every day. When she discovers they are missing, it is put to her that she may have to wear some different shoes, which creates a very stressful…

I told a guy that I am on the spectrum after we had sex and he said that he didn’t know that then I haven’t heard from him again. I even told him they could still have sex. Why would he ghost me or any guy ghost me when they find out I’m autistic? You think it’s because of the misconceptions he may have of me? I even told…

Hi, I’m a Grandma, looking for ways to support my family with a child with AuDHD in mainstream. In addition to supporting their child, they face lack of understanding from other parents. Has anyone successfully overcome these barriers and educated the school community? The teachers are excellent, it is the wider, negative…

Hi, I'm preparing for a PIP tribunal, and I'm confused about Activity 11. I rarely go out alone. Most of my journeys are with my mum or another trusted person. I might do a short local journey alone around 2-3 times a month, but usually only because I feel I have to. The DWP seemed to focus on the fact that I can…

Hi everyone, My previous housing provider’s failure to provide accessible support during my move has been continuing to have a significant impact on my mental health. I feel heavily disadvantaged because of this failure. I cannot live in a fully functional and safe home while others can. I have been living in my flat for…

I am an AuDHD parent and my child shows many autistic traits (social communication, sensory, emotional regulation difficulties, and high anxiety around school). I first raised concerns with teachers at Reception and formally requested SEN support and support for an autism assessment in September. Since then, the school has…

I'm a parent of two teenage boys, both navigating SEND needs, including autism and related medical challenges. A big part of my life at the moment is supporting them through education, EHCP processes, and the transition into post-16 life, including college and future opportunities. Alongside that, I’m also on my own…

Hi everyone, I am BakingCat99. I am a newly diagnosed adult with autism and I am currently being referred for ADHD. I am trying to fill out my first PIP form but I am completely overwhelmed and lost my drive after a bad experience with Citizens Advice. I am finding it very hard to explain how my conditions affect my daily…

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People say they must get to know the guy first so they prevent them from being taken advantage of. How do you prevent the vulnerable from being taken advantage of when it comes to casual sex? Why is it only autistic people and the vulnerable that they need to get to know them before having sex with them meanwhile typical…

Why are they so different when it comes to casual sex? Also when they disclose they are autistic to their sexual partner, they block and ghost them. How come? Why is it troublesome for someone autistic to have causal sex? How are they able to have sex if they are shunned from having casual sex?

I noticed that in my experience. And it’s true. Why do you think they don’t want mentally disabled girls to be promiscuous [removed by moderator] but it’s ok for typical girls to be promiscuous [removed by moderator]? For example people think that mentally challenged people have more protection when it comes to being…

Hi I am struggling with my mental health and feeling really useless and worthless My depression comes from stresses of daily life living with autism, loneliness and I think mostly because I am not in employment or doing much productive with myself. I’ve never held down a job before so I guess I could say I’ve only had some…

If an autistic person is impulsive sexual wise and is a sex addict why are they treated differently rather than if a typical person was a sex addict?

She said no normal girl does what you are doing hooking up with random guys you got to have sex with someone you are in a relationship with. She said it’s “wrong” to hook up with random guys and yells at me about it. Is she wrong for lecturing me this much and is she right or wrong? I am 30 and still living with me and on…

I am a ‘high functioning’ adult with late diagnosed autism and history of anxiety, depression. I’ve been told that Scope has a ‘support to work’ system but would like to know how exactly that works for someone like myself, who has never had a job, and is 28 years old. I have tried doing voluntary stuff and tried working a…