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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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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…
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Hello everyone
Hello everyone, I'm really pleased to join this fantastic and inclusive community. I worked in special education for a long time and miss the wonderful people now I have a different job. I'm interested to hear current issues and celebrate successes. 😃
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Autism Acceptance Month and Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy and Autism: Coexistence. Bridging the gap between two seemingly disparate neurological conditions, researchers unravel the enigmatic dance of autism and cerebral palsy within the human brain. These two conditions, while distinct in their primary characteristics, often intersect in ways that challenge our…
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Hi, my name is RebeccaSENDbeacon!
What a fantastic community here. I look forward to listening and learning and hearing what the current challenges and successes are.
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GP appointment for AuDhd referrals - what to expect
Hello all, Tomorrow my GP will be calling me about my request to be referred for ADHD and Autism assessments. I submitted the forms to my GP before Christmas last year so it's taken a long time just to get to this point, (I don't know if that's normal but I know my GP practice is dangerously oversubscribed). I'd like to…
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How to get support for adult daughter after my death
hi my daughter is 32 and lives with me (mum) she is autistic , Asperger’s as well as moderate learning difficulties. A social work assistant said years ago my daughter presents better than she functions. so while she appears capable, life for her is really a struggle. She makes poor diet choices , poor hygiene choices ,…
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Call for siblings to take part in MSc research
Hi everyone, I’m currently completing my Master’s dissertation and looking for participants. My research focuses on people who grew up with a sibling diagnosed with ADHD and/or autism, as siblings are still really under-represented in research. I haven’t yet reached my target participants, so every response genuinely makes…
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Call for siblings to take part in MSc research
Hi everyone, I’m currently completing my Master’s dissertation and looking for participants. My research focuses on people who grew up with a sibling diagnosed with ADHD and/or autism, as siblings are still really under-represented in research. I haven’t yet reached my target participants, so every response genuinely makes…
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Call for siblings to take part in MSc research
I’m currently completing my Master’s dissertation and looking for participants. My research focuses on people who grew up with a sibling diagnosed with ADHD and/or autism, as siblings are still really under-represented in research. I haven’t yet reached my target participants, so every response genuinely makes a huge…
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Utra frith - Comment on ADHD and Autism
As most of us are just accepting adhd autuism this woman comes out with some shocking statements i cant help thinking this is linked to the adhd autuism investgation goverment doing watch this space
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Hi, my name is tomc1886!
hi new to this site wasn’t aware of it previously but am now very intrigued to find out more and hopefully meet some like minded fun women I’m a straight male totally respectful and genuine no idiot I can hold and have a conversation which I would like to do as the social side of getting to know each other is important I…
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Work, struggling, failing again
Hi, I’ve been working at a veterinary practice for seven months in total, and for the past six months I’ve been in my current role. During this time, I felt my managers didn’t fully understand my condition or how best to support me. Because I mask well, I think I was being viewed as though I didn’t need any adjustments. As…
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Neurodiversity support tool being trialled
https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25920470.neurodiversity-support-tool-trialled-southampton/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=72b73f1d-37e9-4563-9081-0fb834e6272a Great & will save a lot of wasted time for many if it proves its worth.
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Hi, I’m Nat from Divergent Thinking 👋
Hi everyone, I’m Nat, founder of Divergent Thinking. I work in neurodiversity and neuroinclusion, helping organisations create more inclusive workplaces through training, speaking and consultancy. Looking forward to connecting, learning from others and being part of the community.
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ASD Therapy/schools/help
hi my son has ASD, non verbal aged 5. Was due to start school sept 25 but due to no EHCP he stayed in nursery till he turned 5 in December. He now has his EHCP waiting to go to panel for a place at a special school. In the meantime they want me to send him to mainstream (this isn’t suitable and I am fighting this) but in…
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UC REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS
Has anyone been given reasonable adjustments so that they can migrate to UC. Without going into detail I cannot use a computer and the only option is the phone but not sure if that comes with problems. Please let me know if anyone did a phone application with, or without RA's in place. Thank you
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Asexuality and Autism
Apprently 33% of people with Autism have some form Asexuality compared to the 1% of the general public. Is there any other people who have Autism and classify Asexual? I've always been so conflicted with my sexuality over the decades, I've never felt attraction to others however I can get attracted to a person based on…
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Housing
Hi there I am 31 with 2 boys. basically to cut a long story. I have kids 1 who has austim and 1 who is currently going threw hospital appointments for hip and knee problems. I moved back in with my mum after marriage breakdown between my parents to help support theyve since reconnected. my oldest son was having a really…
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Struggling with autism
Hi all, I’ve recently been diagnosed with autism (not a surprise) I am comfortable with my diagnosis however I can’t help but feel really stuck and lost. I wanted more for myself, I wanted to travel and experience different cultures and experience new things but my autism really holds me back. I never wanted to climb the…
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Care contribution dispute
Hi all, I recently had a care assessment with my local social care team (greater london borough), and I have been awarded some hours of care — from a relative We are currently in the process of working out my expenditures and finding out how much the council might want me to contribute towards my care, I am feeling a bit…
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Left my part time job due to anxiety. LCW. Will I be sanctioned?
Hi everyone I am new to Scope and hoping for some support. I am at the end of my tether dealing with my mental health. I have been on LCW for over 6 years due to anxiety, depression and suspected ASD. I struggle with social interaction with strangers and leaving my home alone, but last year I managed to get a small part…
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Neurodivergent within mainstream schools
Looking for advice on how to approach a situation, my daughter who is autistic is in primary school & this year she has really struggled as her peers begin to mature she isn’t at the same level in the sense of understanding peoples feelings and reasons, she has been getting cast out and when she reacts to things she lands…
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Screening
HI all. This is my first time here. My son who is 23 has recievd a response from oxleas trust saying he does not meet the threshold for an autism diagnosis based on our initial assessment which was a questionnaire filled up by myself and my son. I am in complete disagreement with this decision and so is my boy. We and my…
