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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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ADHD Autism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuNCL7spFNs 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…
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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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Trying to find a representative for tribunal is impossible
How do I find a representative for my tribunal (PIP/WCA). I have to admit that I just can't do this myself in any way that gets my lived experience across without confusing people. I can't organise what's in my head so it comes out in away that makes sense. My executive and working memory dysfunction is so poor I can't…
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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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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…
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What a wait - Therapy for CPTSD suggestions
I have been waiting five years for therapy here in Wales since being diagnosed with cptsd I received a phone call on Thursday potentially starting art therapy in February as that’s what is available I probably need quite a lot of therapy and not even sure where to begin as it’s been so long waiting and bottled up any…
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Autism and debt could end marriage
I am an autistic women also going through menopause which has turned the volume up on all my autistic trates . I have managed to get myself into 5 grands worth of credit card debt for the second time trying to rescue my small jewellery making business. My husband keeps all his finances seperate so if I don't earn I have no…
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I don't know what to do. In the summer I landed a job and It is working in a vetinary surgery, I loved the vibe, the people the animals. All of it. Ive found it very hard to adjust because obviously ive had to learn from the ground up but I have actually managed in the last 5 months to retain most of it, there have been…
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Report a change
hello everyone, I’ve recently been diagnosed with autism and I am currently receiving UC and LCWRA. I’m in the process of applying for pip as advised by my mental health nurse but don’t I have to report a health change in my UC journal about my autism diagnosis? Also, would this health change trigger anything like a WCA?…
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Help filling out pip form
hello everyone, I have been advised to apply for pip but I’ve had no luck getting in contact with citizens advice over the last 4 days. I panicked because I have a deadline to return the form and have paid someone to help me with my answers but they are sadly messing me around. I am autistic and this experience is already…
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My sons access arrangements taken away
My son has recently been diagnosed with autism and already has adhd.He struggles alot with English inparticularly anyway but TODAY has come home from school abd told me they have tajen away his 25% extra time.What can I do?
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Hi, my name is Sarhara! Looking for work - struggle with anxiety
HI I am looking for work yet my depression high anxiety and autism stops me going out my front door . So hard with no purpose to focus I am exhausted and burnt out and not sleeping . It is difficult just need a few hours cleaning at golf club hub or air B and B Dont cope with lots of people
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8yo without any school place at all - advice please
Hi By this time next week my autistic daughter will be without any school placement at all. Nov 2024 - annual review process started at current mainstream school and consult with specialist requested to ensure she has specialist in time for phase transition, followed by day after delay without explanation or just cause (as…
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Help with UC
Hi I'm wondering if someone could advise me please? I currently claim LCWRA, UC and PIP, my husband works full time and gets the caring element for myself. We also receive disabled child element. Daughter 1, gets middle rate care and low mobility DLA - she's 15 and Home Educated. Daughter 2, 17 just diagnosed as autistic,…
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Hi, my name is Mexico640! how do people with PDA deal with the enormous ego that comes with PDA ...
how do people with PDA deal with the enormous ego that comes with PDA that they don’t recognise when they are wrong
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universal credit work and rent
hi there I was wondering if I could get some advice. I'm currently on pip and uc, i have high functioning autism anxiety and depression. I find it hard to leave the house I was hoping to do some remote work either part time or full time. I live with my mum and dad the both have uc and pip we live in a council property. if…
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Hi, my name is Miniclift239! Finding work
My name is Joseph, I have often struggled to find work and employment. Right now I am working a zero hour contract, albeit one that only provides eight hours of work a week right now. I have Autism and ADHD and these are the two biggest barriers for me finding work and operating independently at home. Building on top of…
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Autistic daughter constantly nauseous, anyone able to help? And any experience with birth control?
I have just joined and have so many struggles! Can anyone help with a constantly nauseous D15 autistic - does have restrictive eating so not the best diet and also anxiety so we know there’s several causes of nausea but 2 weeks of each month are just terrible for her! And intake drops as does weight. Anyone have experience…
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Very interesting Videos On Autism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gsKPcJ5RyU&t=404s I just wanted to send some great videos ive been watching on neurodiversity and just wanted to share with my neurodiverse and non neurodiverse fellow Scope buddies….💙 And yes, us neurodiverse people are indeed special in our own sparkly way… NOT Broken!!! Sharing is caring…
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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
