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Finding a Job

I have mild autism and have struggled with it my whole life. I’m 29, have never had a job (although I do volunteer work) and I’m afraid that I’ve left it too...

I have mild autism and have struggled with it my whole life. I’m 29, have never ...

AnxiousAutist

•2 days ago

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my nephew

hello guys so my nephews five years old and has autism he can’t talk he shouts and screams witch is normal he didn’t sleep good before but his now on...

hello guys so my nephews five years old and has autism he can’t talk he shouts a...

Lillyflowe

•9 days ago

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Research opportunity -- Social interaction in autistic adults

Hello, I'm a Master's student from University College London. I'm currently working on a research project about social interaction in autistic individuals. I...

Hello, I'm a Master's student from University College London. I'm currently wor...

Anastasia_95

•12 days ago

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Agenesis of the corpus collosum

My son has ACC and I'm just trying to find other parents or people who have the same condition. Is there anyone around, I'm yet to know anyone . I knew it...

My son has ACC and I'm just trying to find other parents or people who have the ...

Bubu6

•13 days ago

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Need help

Hi I have a 6yr old Autistic grandson we have started taking him at weekends I'm struggling with calming gom down when he doesn't get his way he bites nips...

Hi I have a 6yr old Autistic grandson we have started taking him at weekends I'm...

Djemima

•15 days ago

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Bit lost

I’m 22M and have always felt like I stuck out like a sore thumb from the way I behaved, always trying to do my best to fit in or not be noticed. I overthink...

I’m 22M and have always felt like I stuck out like a sore thumb from the way I b...

shinysquirtle

•28 days ago

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UK autism help

I'm 56 finally found something that covers my story I've done loads of autism tests and scores highly on all of them but not been diagnosed not likely to...

I'm 56 finally found something that covers my story I've done loads of autism te...

Austin1300

•29 days ago

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ARFID and Executive Functioning

My ARFID is really acting up lately... and I can barely eat anything. Even safe foods are difficult for me lately. I wish there was just a pill I could take...

My ARFID is really acting up lately... and I can barely eat anything. Even safe ...

LavenderKitten

•1 month ago

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Possible autism support 2

Hi there, Just posting this link in case it is useful to anybody. I think there are other events in other counties

Hi there, Just posting this link in case it is useful to anybody. I think there ...

Bee-bop

•1 month ago

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Job Search Struggle

why no one hires me these days Feeling depressed with job search its draining and drowsy IT FUCKING SUCKS ASS LIKE NO ONE WANTS TO HIRE ME THESE DAYS

why no one hires me these days Feeling depressed with job search its draining an...

AlexZaharia02

•2 months ago

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Possible support for families/carers

Just wanted to forward this as possible support for others: https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/about-us

Just wanted to forward this as possible support for others: https://www.autismce...

Bee-bop

•2 months ago

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Struggling

Two years ago I was asked if I was autistic. I initially dismissed the idea because I'm female, have a first class Psychology degree and although I had...

Two years ago I was asked if I was autistic. I initially dismissed the idea beca...

Niki55

•2 months ago

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Autism Mental Health Support (UK)?

I use to access a mental health cafe who no longer can meet my needs/reasonable adjustments due to policy change. I am struggling to work out where to turn for...

I use to access a mental health cafe who no longer can meet my needs/reasonable ...

PurpleND

•2 months ago

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mum looking for advice

hi , my son has had his autism and global development delay diagnosis 3 years ago I’ve only been handed a booklet on how to manage care . No support it would...

hi , my son has had his autism and global development delay diagnosis 3 years ag...

Rhian2

•2 months ago

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Hi, new here

Hi all, My name is Tom, diagnosed in June 22 at the age of 30. Nice to meet you all.

Hi all, My name is Tom, diagnosed in June 22 at the age of 30. Nice to meet you...

tigersburningbright

•2 months ago

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Support workers

Hi everyone Im just wondering how is it possible to get some kind of support worker I've tried everything I can think of but there's nothing out there. It's...

Hi everyone Im just wondering how is it possible to get some kind of support wor...

Stevo70

•2 months ago

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Supplements Autism

Hi, Anyone tried supplements for high functioning autism symptoms? What was your experience? Omega-3 fatty acids Vitamin D Methyl-B12. Probiotics...

Hi, Anyone tried supplements for high functioning autism symptoms? What was yo...

anymusic

•3 months ago

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Interview study on resilience and positive outcomes in neurodivergence

Hi all, *I hope that it is appropriate for me to post here, if not please let me know and I will delete this* I am a postdoctoral researcher at the...

Hi all, *I hope that it is appropriate for me to post here, if not please let...

MelissaBlack_KIND

•3 months ago

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Should I get formally diagnosed?

Hello. Recently a friend suggested I might be autistic so I did the tests (all of them) on embrase-autism.com and passed them all with flying colours! After...

Hello. Recently a friend suggested I might be autistic so I did the tests (all ...

TheManOnTheBike

•3 months ago

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Feeling like the world isn't built for me

Hello everyone,I have been diagnosed as autistic since September 2023 and it has been great as I feel like I finally understand a lot about myself. However, I...

Hello everyone,I have been diagnosed as autistic since September 2023 and it has...

London_fog

•3 months ago

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Seeking therapist in UK

Hi all, I am struggling with "peer reviewed" ASD (possibly ADHD too) as an adult. I am seeking therapy to help me work on this. Does anyone know someone who...

Hi all, I am struggling with "peer reviewed" ASD (possibly ADHD too) as an adult...

physicspeteASD

•3 months ago

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Rejection Sensitivity

Hi everyone, I'm new here (first post). I was diagnosed with ASD in 2021, after lifelong issues around socialising/social anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder...

Hi everyone, I'm new here (first post). I was diagnosed with ASD in 2021, after ...

ZM1980

•3 months ago

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Digonised today

Hi, mty name is Karen. Nice to meet you all.this is my 1st time here, my 24 yr old son got diagnosed today for autism, not sure what to do next for the best,...

Hi, mty name is Karen. Nice to meet you all.this is my 1st time here, my 24 yr o...

Karenwelshx

•3 months ago

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Looking for other people who have a partner and child with aspergers please?

I'm looking for support through others sharing their experience with me please

Sarahparker1

•4 months ago

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When you have a poor opinion yourself.

Remember that others may not perceive you as critically as you perceive yourself.

Remember that others may not perceive you as critically as you perceive yourself...

Tronsformer

•4 months ago

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Worrying about the future as a recently diagnosed autistic… I can’t see it getting any better.

Hi everyone, I’ll try to keep this relatively short because I do have a tendency to waffle on about things that aren’t always relevant. I don’t really know...

Hi everyone, I’ll try to keep this relatively short because I do have a tendenc...

littlegreenpigeon

•4 months ago

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struggle with autism and feeling lonely

I've recently been diagnosed with autism im 26 and im finding it hard i dont have any friends to really talk to and who will understand i have bad anxiety and...

I've recently been diagnosed with autism im 26 and im finding it hard i dont hav...

catmummy3

•4 months ago

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speaking in front of large groups

I have been asked to provide an update in a meeting at work in front of a large group of people. I have been told it will be good for me to do it, but I don't...

I have been asked to provide an update in a meeting at work in front of a large ...

Redgreenblue

•4 months ago

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Hello

hi I am a 50 year old female and I have just been diagnosed with autism. I am trying to process this at the moment and I guess I am looking for someone who has...

hi I am a 50 year old female and I have just been diagnosed with autism. I am tr...

Mrs_oz

•4 months ago

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I feel like I’m living a lie.

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with Autism. I’m almost 30. I have 3 kids, a husband and 1 friend. I’m also diagnosed with bipolar. The bipolar is medicated...

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with Autism. I’m almost 30. I have 3 kids, a hus...

MrsGraham

•5 months ago

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Posts - Autism Support | HealthUnlocked

Autism Support

Finding a Job

my nephew

Research opportunity -- Social interaction in autistic adults

Agenesis of the corpus collosum

Need help

Bit lost

UK autism help

ARFID and Executive Functioning

Possible autism support 2

Job Search Struggle

Possible support for families/carers

Struggling

Autism Mental Health Support (UK)?

mum looking for advice

Hi, new here

Support workers

Supplements Autism

Interview study on resilience and positive outcomes in neurodivergence

Should I get formally diagnosed?

Feeling like the world isn't built for me

Seeking therapist in UK

Rejection Sensitivity

Digonised today

Looking for other people who have a partner and child with aspergers please?

When you have a poor opinion yourself.

Worrying about the future as a recently diagnosed autistic… I can’t see it getting any better.

struggle with autism and feeling lonely

speaking in front of large groups

Hello

I feel like I’m living a lie.

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