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University experience as an autistic individual
Hi, I am a autistic individual who has struggled a lot with my mental health throughout my 20 years of life, and only recently been diagnosed with autism. I am currently at university studying psychology, and am wondering if there is anyone else who also is at univeristy as an autistic individual here? I have found it…
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Hi, my name is whimsical_synth!
Hi there, I am just shy of 30 and have Post-COVID Syndrome, Chronic Generalised Pain, and ASD-1. How are you doing? :P
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Days out Lincolnshire Autism friendly
Hello! Does anybody have any recomendations for days out which are autism friendly? Thank you:)
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Is it normal to not eat for 4 days but still not be hungry.
I have struggled with food all my life, I never feel hunger pains like a normal person should, I only ever realise I need food if I'm really weak or feeling funny. Recently though every food is a put off for me, I don't have an appitite for anything, and with the lack of hunger means I havn't eaten anything for 4 days and…
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PIP and supported accommodation?
To give some background, I am currently receiving PIP (standard elements on daily living & mobility) for autism, EUPD, anxiety, depression. My needs have severely increased within the last year, to the point I have had to move into Supported Accommodation. The supported accommodation is through a housing association. I…
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Parents of Autistic Children: We Want to Hear From You!
Hello! We are doing an IRB-approved online research study to learn how parents of autistic children feel about common autism therapies. Who can join? Parents or caregivers of children ages 4–11 with a formal autism diagnosis. What will you do? Fill out short surveys about you, your child, and your parenting style. Read…
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Help to find other work for autistic adult whilst in work
Hi, I'm looking for any advice people may have regarding my partner's situation. She is currently in her first job after university (been working in it for over a year now) and she simply isn't finding it easy. She was diagnosed with autism at about the age of 22 and is close to 25 now. She struggles in the current job I…
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Hi, my name is amiep!
Hey guys. I'm amie. I got late diagnosed adhd and asd in my 30's. Diagnosis of cptsd followed after that. I've done a bit of work in the past actually before my diagnosis with Lived Experience groups. Hoping to one day become an advocate for myself not just other people 🙏
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The Fight for a Wales Autism Bill Isn’t Over: We're Taking Our Campaign to the Public
Hello everyone, I'm writing to you today with a crucial update on my campaign for a new Wales Autism Bill. As many of you know, my recent Senedd petition to resurrect the Autism Bill 2019 was formally rejected by the Petitions Committee, despite gathering 597 signatures. The Senedd's position is that they already have a…
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Help Amplifying nuerodivergent voices in autism interventions
Hello! I am Joe Pasquariello, a Neurodiversity-affirming PhD student at the University of South Alabama. I am conducting an IRB-Approved online study on parents of autistic children's perceptions and acceptability on common autism interventions. While we want to hear from all caregivers, it is crucial that we hear from…
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Hi, my name is Laurz99!
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Hi, my name is CarolineJ123!
I’m autistic and only realised later in life. It has now helped make sense of a lifetime of misunderstandings, especially in the workplace and with systems like Universal Credit. I’ve been through a lot of trauma caused by services that claim to support disabled people but often fail to make even the most basic…
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Autism & ADHD Privately Funded Assessments For Late Diagnosed Women
Greetings Scope Team and members, Im writing this message as I have now decided to privately fund an Autism and ADHD diagnosis for myself. A kind family member has seen my suffering and distress and has offered to pay for me to get formally diagnosed as I just cant wait 2 1/2 years for the NHS to diagnose me. I just…
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Hi, my name is Rhiannon_Autumn!
I'm Autistic and struggle with Low Mood, Depression, Anxiety and Stress. Wishing I could be allowed to focus on improving my mental health, but instead can't seem to catch a break with the DWP constantly on my back. I just had the worst health assessment (for PiP eligibility) ever. It went on for over 2 hours, the assessor…
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Work adjustment
Hi everyone, I just wanted to check if anyone has been through something similar and could offer advice or share their experience. I didn’t want to disclose that I’m autistic to my employer, so I initially spoke to my manager about applying for a change in my contract to work from home. Her response was that I could apply,…
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Autism support group information
https://us.v-cdn.net/6027153/uploads/WZKNU4LMD622/session-one-autistic-basics.pdf https://us.v-cdn.net/6027153/uploads/9MEOYJO2Y2F5/session-three-mental-health.pdf https://us.v-cdn.net/6027153/uploads/EXC6ZQ2YLJIJ/session-two-autistic-burnout.pdf…
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Hi, my name is luciejaide!
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Would you like to help shape a study on autistic experiences of volunteering?
Name of study: Volunteering, Identity, and Wellbeing in Autism Description of research: Through interviews with autistic volunteers, this qualitative study aims to better understand if and how volunteering impacts the identities and wellbeing of autistic adults in the UK and Australia. What is the purpose of the research?…
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Local charity launches cookbook
From Yorkshire Post Sheffield Mencap and Gateway is releasing their cookbook ‘My Meals’ this Learning Disability Week (16th – 22nd June) to show that cooking healthy, delicious meals doesn’t need to be complicated – or expensive. My Meals was created during hands-on cooking sessions at Sheffield Mencap and Gateway, with…
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after 3 years of being on the waiting list i have my assessment in a few weeks
finally i have my assessment date and now im starting to panic. im worried my mind will go blank when im asked questions and i want to give them enough information so they know how i am. has anyone had an adult assessment and what was it like. i have a panic in me because i dont know what to expect. also on the letter it…
