Experiences with

Autism

What is autism?

An introduction to what autism is and how it affects people.

Getting diagnosed

Information and advice about how to get diagnosed with autism and how a diagnosis can help.

Autism and everyday life

Information and advice if you care for an autistic child.

Newly diagnosed: things to help

Information and advice if you or your child have recently been diagnosed with autism

Where to get support

Find out where to get support if you or your child are autistic, such as charities and your council

Easy read information and videos

Information about autism in an easy read format or video if you have a learning disability

Other conditions that affect autistic people

Find out which conditions often affect people with autism, what the symptoms are and when to get help

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Gilberts Syndrome / Autism connection?

Gilberts Syndrome / Autism Having being recently diagnosed with GS and having watched some autism videos on YT, I just wondered if there is any connection. I now suspect I may be on the Autism Spectrum at the age of 64,
in British Liver Trust

Why is that now that I can find learning disabilities and it Autism guys that do not say that they are single or in a relationship?

I was looking a dating site for some men with that did have autism profile it should said about the Marital status and yet they did nothing add and is being blanket out without any words. I am starting to think maybe tried another learning disabilities other than autism.
in Anxiety and Depression Support

Job

If I get diagnosed with autism and I’m working but I’m in a 3 month trial and I tell them if I’m autistic will they potentially not offer me the contract due to my autism and would that be discrimination or they would still offer me a contract despite having the battle and struggling with autism.
in Autism Support
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Depression and anxiety in autism

What causes the feeling of anxiety and/or depression in people with autism? Is it felt by children with autism? What can be done to overcome anxiety and depression in a person with autism?
in Mencap

What are good activities for my brother?

Hello i am wondering what activities are good for people who are on the autism spectrum my brother is 13 and has mild autism he is verbal 😊
in Anxiety and Depression Support

Autism spectrum

I believe I may be on the spectrum due to the way I think and they way I do things, also people at work say that I’m quirky which I don’t know how to take but it’s stressing me out l, I’m really scared about the future, I struggle with social communication and socialising with people, I feel awkward
in Autism Support

Hello wondering if there are people that have a sibling with autism

hello I was wondering if there are people here that have a sibling with autism
in Autism Support

Anxiety and autism

Day by day it’s getting worse my supervisor is getting frustrated at me that I cannot do things on my own. I cannot focus while suffering with anxiety the more he gets frustrated the less confidence I get I’m losing patience with myself especially where I’m autistic it’s difficult for me to learn new
in Anxiety and Depression Support

Clothing

Hello, My name is Christine and this year I’ve been going through the process of trying to be evaluated for autism. And today the psychologist that evaluated me on the 10th of this month called me and told me that in her opinion autism spectrum disorder is an appropriate diagnosis for me.
in Autism Support

How has art as a form of therapy helped with autism and learning challenges?

How does art help with overcoming learning challenges for individuals with autism? Is it very effective or not effective? How does it help overcome any literacy challenges? What some other more effective forms of therapy that aren’t very clinical that help with autism?
in Mencap

Children’s Campaign (Early Years) Report

Since the Treat me well campaign launched in 2018, Mencap has been working with local people and organisations to improve hospital care for people with a learning disability and autism.
in Mencap

Possible autism.

Possible autism. 32. Ordered a digital diagnosis pack. Does anyone know how it works? Thanks.
in Mencap

Supported living

At son nonverbal supported living place haven’t got autism specialist background and can’t cook - just warm frozen meal or pasta So sad really makes me sad
in Autism Support

Autism Disorder

Hi All, just been diagnosed with autism ,which I was expecting tbh. Part of me relieved and Part of me in shock. I've always found myself and lots of things very challenging at least i know there's a reason behind it, any tips will be appreciated.
in Care Community

educating people about things 😊 for more disability and mental health awareness 😊

Hello I just had this wonderful idea of educational people about autism and other health conditions do you think that it would be a good idea. ?🤔
in Anxiety and Depression Support

Didn’t sleep well i cant stop thinking about what happened yesterday

Hello I couldn’t sleep well I kept on thinking about my brother but i am going to be ok my brother made his finger bleed by picking his skin he has autism i cried a little bit during nighttime ,
in Anxiety and Depression Support

Hitting tics

Is it apart of autism or am I having a different tic with another problem with me?
in Autism Support

Next steps for Covid jab after GP register For LD?

. & Autism. Do I now need to book her a Covid jab via NHS? GP only said it would be soon.... This has already taken 1week. Sister in supported living.
in Mencap

Hi I am new here

I am a young man with Autism ADHD and other connditions i loan a horse and have a dog aswell and live in essex i want to travel but need support with alot of things i went to iceland with a travel tour company in 2019 and loved it.
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Fetal alcohol syndrome.

We all hear about autism has anyone heard of fetal alcohol syndrome. Thus disorder is just like autism only the pregnan mother drank whilst caruing their child.p Eople don't like to discuss this disorder but there are lots of people out there thata Re diagnosed with autism.
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