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Confused about PIP Activity 11 and familiar journeys
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…
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Housing situation
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…
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ADHD Autism
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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What should I do if I’m autistic and have casual sex and guys ignore my texts?
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…
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School SENCO ignoring requests for SEN support – advice needed
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…
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Transitional protection
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…
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Hi, my name is CoastDad! Sharing experiences and learning from others
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…
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Newly diagnosed autistic adult needing help with my first PIP form
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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BBC The One Show. One Big Thankyou. Lily Blackburn
Lily Blackburn was recognised on BBC’s The One Show after raising more than £75,000 for Haven House Children’s Hospice through a series of inspiring fundraising challenges. As part of the programme’s One Big Thank You series, the 13-year-old received a surprise appearance from former One Direction star Zayn Malik in…
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Why do guys ghost me after a hook up after telling them i’m autistic?
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…
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Why can’t autistic people have sex with just anyone?
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…
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Autism and casual sex?
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?
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Why doesn’t anyone want mentally disabled girls to be promiscuous compared to ot
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…
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Depression due to unemployment
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…
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Why are autistic people treated differently when it comes to impulsivity?
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?
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Why does my mom lecture me
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…
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Grants for autistic person
Hi my daughter is autistic and she hasn’t spoken in 4 years we want to get her started with a AAC device to see if this would benefit her which I believe it will immmensly does anyone know of any charities that give grants for iPads and proloquo2go? She is 19 years old and we get PIP for her but it really isn’t enough we…
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Work - a message to Scope
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…
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Am I allowed to refuse male support staff as a vulnerable female?
I (F,28) live in supported accommodation in a dispersed property provided to me by a housing association. This housing organisation also provide care and support for people with an array of disabilities & other needs. They provide me with support staff as part of a social care commission in partnership with adult social…
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Mess Up the Mess Theatre Company in South Wales. Join our winter production.
Be part of a bold, creative, reimagining of a Christmas classic. Welsh playwright Ciaran Fitzgerald is very privileged to be writing a show for The Rising Stars Theatre Company and Mess Up The Mess Theatre Company this Christmas. We’re looking for more young people to get involved, and are especially interested in hearing…
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Is it ok for a guy to want to hook up with a girl that is mentally a teenager?
Or is it frowned upon? Because of a cognitive impairment of borderline intellectual functioning and autism if she is really 30 but is mentally a teenager why would some guys be hesitant to hook up with a girl like that even if she can consent to sex? The disability is borderline intellectual functioning and autism. What…
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What does it mean when my boyfriend jokes about me cheating?
I cheated on him so many times he got mad and now months later he jokes about me cheating on him and when I’m with him he says cheater! Lol and smiles and laughs and says cheating girlfriend!! He says this quite a lot and and also said yesterday I had a girl over and joked around with me saying I had another girl over last…
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Getting a job with autism
Dear scope community, I need some advice and guidance please. High functioning adult female with autism here. How do I get a job with no qualifications, no degree and no work experience? I left school with failed gcse’s, I suck at math I think I might actually have dyscalculia If I was at least good at something I could go…
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Leaving the house.
Hi, I'm a 23 year old diagnosed Autistic person. I tend to stay in the house a lot because that's where all my comfort items are and where everything is predictable but I end up staying weeks to months at home and I struggle to physically turn up at university. I still get the work done it's just my physical presence is…
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Hello, I am NeuroNavDan28
I am new here and just wanted to say hello and join a community where I can meet other people specifically with autism and share experiences we will likely have in common.
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A Negative Experience With A Mental Health Service
I am not looking for toxic positivity or to be told how I should feel. Please do not redirect me to focus on my strengths. I just want my experience to be validated and acknowledged. During a session at a mental health service, I shared the distress of being misunderstood by a university staff member. My former worker…
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The Mental Health Toll Of Some Inaccessible Disability Services
I am not looking for toxic positivity or to be told how I should feel. Please do not redirect me to focus on my strengths. I just want my experience to be validated and acknowledged. The Failure Of The Standard Model I have been using a supported living, move-on service that claims to be disability-specific. However, it…
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SEND Parents Help - Free AI Tool (England only)
A parent of a child with autism has decided to create a free AI tool to help parents in England navigate things like DLA, EHCPs, Blue Badges and school support. "I built it after my daughter was diagnosed with autism. I tried using ChatGPT but found it confidently wrong on things like DLA criteria and EHCP processes - so I…
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Leeds group for women with learning disabilities and autism
Led by Women's Health Matters, they have taster sessions: • Monday 13 April - Feeling Safe • Monday 20 April - Good Friends • Monday 27 April - Building Self Esteem
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PIP Tribunal on Wednesday. DWP moving the goal posts....PLEASE ADVISE!!!
Hi everyone, I am looking for some clarification on the PIP Tribunal Appeal process. Originally my claim was for chronic back pain and extreme anxiety and depression(I won't go into all the details). I was awarded standard for both parts but there were some discrepancies from DWP. Anyhoo, moving on, in October I was…