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hi I’ve recently just joined today My name is Jay I’m 20 years old and I’m currently trying to meet new friends that are like me I’ve got autism, adhd and...

hi I’ve recently just joined today My name is Jay I’m 20 years old and I’m cur...

xjay20x

•15 days ago

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Repetitiveness

So my daughter is 5 and she's undiagnosed with autism (we've been on the ASD pathway for about 3 years now). I'm really struggling with the repetitiveness of...

So my daughter is 5 and she's undiagnosed with autism (we've been on the ASD pat...

SqueakSqueak

•18 days ago

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Son on Hunger Strike (Age 30) - My son has Autism and has had a difficult year. His Engagement broke off and now he is stuck at home with me

My son has been at home with me for the last 2 and a half years. It was supposed to be temporary while he looked for a flat of his own. Then a year ago he met...

My son has been at home with me for the last 2 and a half years. It was supposed...

Hidden

•26 days ago

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PDA Is Kicking My Rear/Need Help

I am a 58 year old woman living in a one-bedroom apartment with two cats who has known that I am an autistic person with ADHD for 3 years. Pathological Demand...

I am a 58 year old woman living in a one-bedroom apartment with two cats who has...

MorningDanceTrece

•29 days ago

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Neurodiverse folks with Personal Budgets or trying to access one ?

Do Say Hello . . Any Neurodiverse folks out there with Personal Budgets or trying to access one ? Please share any advice, tips or...

Do Say Hello . . Any Neurodiverse folks out there with Personal Budgets or try...

Kimmeka

•29 days ago

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Extreme difficulty facing the day

I'm somebody that's always had a very hard time well I honestly can't remember when I was a little kid but since I was about 12 I remember it was always...

I'm somebody that's always had a very hard time well I honestly can't remember w...

MorningDanceTrece

•1 month ago

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High masking to my detriment

I'm high masking, to the point where you'd think I'm the most confident person in the room. I do this right up to the point that I can't, then I have a...

I'm high masking, to the point where you'd think I'm the most confident person i...

DonQuixote

•1 month ago

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Where do I go for help if my GP doesn't know what to do with me?

Hi, Does anyone know what to do when a GP doesn't know what to do with me. They said I've tried everything that I can and that they're not sure what to do...

Hi, Does anyone know what to do when a GP doesn't know what to do with me. They ...

AP52

•2 months ago

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Starting a support group for young people with autism

I am seriously thinking of creating a support group for young people with autism in my town my daughter has autism she is 25 I would appreciate any advice and...

I am seriously thinking of creating a support group for young people with autism...

Lizzo30

•2 months ago

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Feeling alone and misunderstood as an autistic person

I feel like everything’s too much for me at the moment. I’m not really sure how to describe it but does anyone else experience this buzzing feeling when...

I feel like everything’s too much for me at the moment. I’m not really sure how ...

Pebblesthemanatee

•2 months ago

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How do I cope

I’m really struggling to cope with my husband sometimes. He becomes really obsessed with things (currently it’s taking his blood pressure) and is hyper...

I’m really struggling to cope with my husband sometimes. He becomes really obse...

Timmytots206

•2 months ago

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self employed? Work from home?

ok, I’d be interested in hearing if there are people who are successfully self employed or working from home - what is your job and why it works for you.

ok, I’d be interested in hearing if there are people who are successfully self e...

Amiwrong

•3 months ago

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derealization/ dissociation

does anyone suffer derealization?

Tropicalxy3_

•3 months ago

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anxiety

hi I suffer with severe anxiety and agoraphobia and obviously autism due to that I have no friends and I’m quite lonely I was just wondering if anyone is going...

hi I suffer with severe anxiety and agoraphobia and obviously autism due to that...

Tropicalxy3_

•3 months ago

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still waiting for ASD Assessment

Hi Friends, My son is 19 years old and has been on the waiting list for year and half. When I chased up the centre they told us it is a three year waiting...

Hi Friends, My son is 19 years old and has been on the waiting list for year a...

Hope4000

•3 months ago

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Kicked out of Afterschool

What's a single mom to do with a 6 year old child with Autism. Already struggling with housing and work schedules? What help, if any is out there?...

What's a single mom to do with a 6 year old child with Autism. Already struggli...

Xtras

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Older adult diagnosis

hi. I’m just looking to connect with older adults who have been diagnosed late in life, preferably with level 3 I think it’s called (only because I think...

hi. I’m just looking to connect with older adults who have been diagnosed late i...

Amiwrong

•3 months ago

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should I be worried?

Hi friends. My son is 19 years old and has been on the waiting list for an Autism assessment. We have been told that it is a 3 year waiting list so my son is...

Hi friends. My son is 19 years old and has been on the waiting list for an Auti...

Hope4000

•3 months ago

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Autistic Burnout Help

Hi, Where do I go for help with autistic burnout? I don't have a diagnosis yet but I'm on the waiting list via right to choose. I've been to my GP many times...

Hi, Where do I go for help with autistic burnout? I don't have a diagnosis yet b...

AP52

•4 months ago

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Worl Placement (Internship)

I recently finished a three-week internship at Marks and Spencer, a posh supermarket in the UK. Despite my efforts and managing to get the work done even...

I recently finished a three-week internship at Marks and Spencer, a posh superma...

AlexZaharia02

•4 months ago

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Support while on waiting list

What support do you wish you had while on the waiting list for an autism assessment?

What support do you wish you had while on the waiting list for an autism assessm...

MalteserLover

•4 months ago

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I think i’ve ruined my life?

Hello, im 22 and i’ve never held a job - only done some previous volunteer position. Im on benefits and have been for a considerable period of time. I went...

Hello, im 22 and i’ve never held a job - only done some previous volunteer pos...

Bmth22

•4 months ago

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What type of music is your go to?

I have a theory that those with Autism, ADHD or on the spectrum, we like a certain types of music (more the way they are composed vs their genre). So curious...

I have a theory that those with Autism, ADHD or on the spectrum, we like a certa...

Tronsformer

•4 months ago

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high functioning autism?

My mind overthinks a lot and need a lot of reassurance and get tired easily. Got my own flat but craving more reassurance and support.

My mind overthinks a lot and need a lot of reassurance and get tired easily. Go...

Arcticwolf

•5 months ago

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Helpful advice on how to deal with younger brother

Hi everyone, I'm reaching out for some advice and support regarding my younger brother, who has autism. We're currently facing several challenges, and I'm...

Hi everyone, I'm reaching out for some advice and support regarding my younger b...

NaviBlu

•5 months ago

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9 yr old with ASC - HATES visiting father. Legal advice?

Hi everyone, We are in the UK. My daughter is at the beginning stages of her ASC diagnosis and one thing that has ALWAYS been an issue is her aversion to her...

Hi everyone, We are in the UK. My daughter is at the beginning stages of her AS...

apriljupitermoon

•5 months ago

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Autism

Hi im leanne and live with my partner of 15years.I have 5 children ages 14,12,9 and twins at 1. My ypungets rwins i really think.he has autiam hes got all...

Hi im leanne and live with my partner of 15years.I have 5 children ages 14,12,9 ...

Tara2024

•5 months ago

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Support ideas?

Hello there, I’ve recently been given a support team in my housing situation and they’re not very good at their job. In fact, I’d say they’re downright...

Hello there, I’ve recently been given a support team in my housing situation and...

AJellyDonut

•5 months ago

1 Reply

Struggling with moving to my wife's native country, don't know what to do, wife threatening to end marriage.

Sorry this is so long I'm not good at this kind of thing. I'm a British autistic person married to an Indonesian doctor and have been for 8 years but...

Sorry this is so long I'm not good at this kind of thing. I'm a British autistic...

jabman

•5 months ago

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Am new to diagnosis of asd

I have had a very difficult time figuring out who I am being given wrong diagnosis over the years and now finally finding out I’m on the spectrum gives me a...

I have had a very difficult time figuring out who I am being given wrong diagnos...

Cocoacupid

•6 months ago

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Posts - Autism Support | HealthUnlocked

Autism Support

hi I’m new

Repetitiveness

Son on Hunger Strike (Age 30) - My son has Autism and has had a difficult year. His Engagement broke off and now he is stuck at home with me

PDA Is Kicking My Rear/Need Help

Neurodiverse folks with Personal Budgets or trying to access one ?

Extreme difficulty facing the day

High masking to my detriment

Where do I go for help if my GP doesn't know what to do with me?

Starting a support group for young people with autism

Feeling alone and misunderstood as an autistic person

How do I cope

self employed? Work from home?

derealization/ dissociation

anxiety

still waiting for ASD Assessment

Kicked out of Afterschool

Older adult diagnosis

should I be worried?

Autistic Burnout Help

Worl Placement (Internship)

Support while on waiting list

I think i’ve ruined my life?

What type of music is your go to?

high functioning autism?

Helpful advice on how to deal with younger brother

9 yr old with ASC - HATES visiting father. Legal advice?

Autism

Support ideas?

Struggling with moving to my wife's native country, don't know what to do, wife threatening to end marriage.

Am new to diagnosis of asd

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