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Coming Soon Airing Pain #148 Links between hypermobility and neurodivergence

Pain Concern (www.painconcern.org.uk), is a UK charity providing information and support to people who live with chronic pain and those who care for them. ...

Pain Concern (www.painconcern.org.uk), is a UK charity providing information an...

PainConcernProjects

•3 days ago

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Communication is so difficult

I keep misunderstanding people’s emotions and making arguments worse socialising is so confusing

I keep misunderstanding people’s emotions and making arguments worse socialising...

Boredstar

•4 days ago

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It feels like I'm not made for this world :'(

I struggle with so much even just getting the help I need it feels like I'm not made for this world :'( I don't know what to do anymore and I'm out of patience...

I struggle with so much even just getting the help I need it feels like I'm not ...

AP52

•4 days ago

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trouble with family

i’m autistic and find it so hard to connect with family outside of my parents. i don’t know why but i feel overwhelmed and drained every time i have to go and...

i’m autistic and find it so hard to connect with family outside of my parents. i...

dolphins528

•5 days ago

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trouble in supported living

I now have 2 staff that i don't get on with at all. I don't understand them and they don't understand me. I am freezing and i asked this member of staff 4...

I now have 2 staff that i don't get on with at all. I don't understand them and...

Arcticwolf

•12 days ago

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My Journey with Autism, ADHD, and Finding My Place

Hi, my name is Leah, I’m 22, and in 2023, I was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Even though this diagnosis gave me answers, I’m still figuring out how to...

Hi, my name is Leah, I’m 22, and in 2023, I was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. ...

XoWolfXo

•13 days ago

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romantic advice

I am a 43 year old gay woman.. I was diagnosed with autism 10years ago.. I and highly functioning and maintain a full time job.. I am struggling with romantic...

I am a 43 year old gay woman.. I was diagnosed with autism 10years ago.. I and h...

Kebablover

•14 days ago

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What happens if I refuse to sign this?

I’m an autistic adult living in a group home in NJ, USA. I’m required to have a behavioral plan at this specific group home. I’m unhappy with much of what...

I’m an autistic adult living in a group home in NJ, USA. I’m required to have a...

88cev88

•18 days ago

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late diagnosis

I was recently diagnosed as an older adult and although it was liberating initially im finding it hard processing it all

I was recently diagnosed as an older adult and although it was liberating initia...

Artyliz

•22 days ago

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Advice

Hi, I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me. My friend is doing her GCSEs but is finding it very overwhelming and I'm not sure how best to help...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me. My friend is doing her ...

lando_norris_4

•24 days ago

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am i allowed here

ive been told im not autistic enough, i have slight autism so i dont know if it counts properly

ive been told im not autistic enough, i have slight autism so i dont know if it ...

ruby2846

•27 days ago

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Nearly 30 years old

Nearly 30 years later Nd I have just been diagnosed with Autism. Anybody else in the same boat? I always knew it but got my confirmation today!

Nearly 30 years later Nd I have just been diagnosed with Autism. Anybody else in...

JessFM

•1 month ago

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17 to 23 March 2025)

Neurodiversity Week: I found last year's week of webinars useful and enjoyable (looking forward to this year's week - 17 to 23 March 2025 of activity):...

Neurodiversity Week: I found last year's week of webinars useful and enjoyable ...

QuietButBold

•1 month ago

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question

is this "autism support" or is this "autistic people that need support"?

Asriel222

•1 month ago

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I need help with my brother

Hi. I need some help with supporting my brother. He is 31 years old and is on the higher end of the autism spectrum. He’s incredibly intelligent but suffers...

Hi. I need some help with supporting my brother. He is 31 years old and is on th...

Lilypup1992

•1 month ago

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Introduction

Hi I'm David and was diagnosed with aspergers in 1997. I am a very quiet person but made a monumental mistake a few days ago and am now homeless. I would...

Hi I'm David and was diagnosed with aspergers in 1997. I am a very quiet person...

Davidmcg1978

•1 month ago

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new to the chat

Hi my name is Sarah in 34 years old and a mum of 4 children. I am currently thinking of talking to someone regarding my thoughts that I maybe autistic. Has...

Hi my name is Sarah in 34 years old and a mum of 4 children. I am currently thin...

Rainbow1990

•1 month ago

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Our World 2030

I was pleased to view the 2 minute positive Autism advocacy video recently produced by Autistica; "Our World 2030":...

I was pleased to view the 2 minute positive Autism advocacy video recently produ...

QuietButBold

•2 months ago

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Struggling with work

I have been diagnosed with Autism for just over a year, in recent years my anxiety has appeared to become more and more overwhelming. I started a new job...

I have been diagnosed with Autism for just over a year, in recent years my anxi...

itsavibe222

•2 months ago

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I think I want to break it off

I have autism, and so do my two married friends. We used to have fun together, but I've been feeling frustrated with this friendship for a while. Last time I...

I have autism, and so do my two married friends. We used to have fun together, b...

wiggity_whack

•2 months ago

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Legal help with university issues

I am an adult with autism and I am having issues with my university and Student Finance England. That has contributed to severe worsening of my mental...

I am an adult with autism and I am having issues with my university and Student ...

fldomingues

•2 months ago

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burnout/ headaches how to best support young person as a parent

hi there, my daughter who is on autistic spectrum has those massive headaches, today she couldn’t feel her head or tongue, became non verbal. Only 15, I don’t...

hi there, my daughter who is on autistic spectrum has those massive headaches, t...

Agatha1111

•3 months ago

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friends

hi i am autistic and have no friends what’s the best way to ask people if you want to meet outside or work/college etc without being awkward

hi i am autistic and have no friends what’s the best way to ask people if you wa...

dolphins528

•3 months ago

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hi I’m new

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

•4 months 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

•4 months 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

•4 months 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

•4 months 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

•4 months 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

•4 months 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

•4 months ago

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Autism Support

**Coming Soon** Airing Pain #148 Links between hypermobility and neurodivergence

Communication is so difficult

It feels like I'm not made for this world :'(

trouble with family

trouble in supported living

My Journey with Autism, ADHD, and Finding My Place

romantic advice

What happens if I refuse to sign this?

late diagnosis

Advice

am i allowed here

Nearly 30 years old

Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17 to 23 March 2025)

question

I need help with my brother

Introduction

new to the chat

Our World 2030

Struggling with work

I think I want to break it off

Legal help with university issues

burnout/ headaches how to best support young person as a parent

friends

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

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Coming Soon Airing Pain #148 Links between hypermobility and neurodivergence