Hi, There have probably been many messages on here of this ilk, but thought I would say hello and maybe ask for any tips... Im an older adult (40s) and decided after many years to go for an assessment(Private) which seems to be in 2 parts (Informant and one for me). Ive done all the questionnaires and 2 weeks away from first meeting. At first was full of nervous excitement about finally knowing, now it feels just nervous (Im not exactly sure what anxiety is but I am guessing i am feeling it). I thought that is playing on my mind is what If I am not ASD, i think i will be even more confused! I ..read more

My grandson is 4 has autism he is non verbal and tiptoes to the degree he falls over frequently  has mega meltdowns my daughter has tried unsuccessfully four times to get a blue badge for him being told by her local authority that because he has no problems walking he can’t have a badge so my question is most children or adults with autism do not in general have a mobility issue  am I correct that in legislation autism is a hidden disability and should be entitled to a blue badge? seems not unless you get the mobility part of DLA my grandson gets the higher DLA but not the mobility p ..read more

Now I'm not saying this is a cure all, but today had an email from the Realm of Caring, which is USA-based & a good resource for cannabis-related products such as CBD oil, which may be of interest. Here's the link: https://realmofcaring.org/cannabis-autism/?_kx=-XlI_o0OH_1ORli5avtLw_fxy-4dZzQ29xzMPQwnwoM.UvV543  (it can take a while to load) It's early days, as more research is needed, as with most things about CBD oil, as more research has been done about cannabis itself in the past, tho our understanding about the body's natural endocannabinoid system is nonetheless hopefully helpin ..read more

Does anybody have any positive thoughts on medication, my daughter suffers from constant low mood and anxiety and I have tried so many things but I’m considering going to the doctor for more help ..read more

Hi everyone, I'm a recent PhD graduate in Neuroscience from Cambridge. Currently, I'm developing a platform targeting students with disabilities. The goal is to enhance the educational outcomes of children with disabilities by streamlining processes with schools and providing additional clinical support through the platform (such as psychologists, speech therapists, etc.), ultimately alleviating the burden on caregivers. To make this a reality, I'm seeking to speak with parents who have personal experiences to better understand their main pain points, allowing me to tailor the platform more e ..read more

Do I need to inform universal credit of a new diagnosis ..read more

How do you know if you have Asd I just wondered as I have to do things in a specific order everyday and if my clothes get dirty I have to change them stright away. And I get really frustrated if things are not done my way. Amazing62 ..read more

Has anyone attended the Autism Show at any of its venues? Got any thoughts, feelings, reactions, reviews? Am thinking of going, myself ..read more

I think after a lifetime of mostly solitary living, no close friendships or romantic connections, I have absorbed and internalised loneliness and jealousy.  This can happen to anyone but it affects neurodiverse people especially ..read more

Hey everyone, Im feeling really guilty lately about my grandad. He lost my nan a few years ago and I feel I really haven't been visiting enough, and it makes me feel sick with guilt Im going to try my upmost best to make up for this from now on, but I think I struggle because it's outside my routine and that's really not good enough at all.  I love my grandad with all my heart and I want to hopefully see him once a fortnight for a nice catchup, but am wondering is it too late to make up for lost time?  My nan and me had a funny relationship so I stopped visiting them due to this ..read more