Feeling low after assessment.

I got my diagnosis today. The psychologist said that she would have used the term Asperger's a few years ago but it's classed as a autism spectrum condition now. Either way at least I know now I haven't been imagining things. I have been offered some one-to-one and group sessions to help with coping strategies, they will start in about 4 months. 

Brilliant news, congratulations! I found a lucky penny between 12 noon and 1pm so took that as an omen. We have been walking on the beach today, enjoying some sea air and white wave noise.

Thank you. I love walking along a beach, i find it really calming. Awww your dog is so cute, what is he/she called?

Have you thought about doing something like dog walking for a job? There are a few people who live near me who do it for a living. 

Yes, just like a baby in a pram! People come up and make a fuss of Izzy and are gentle and quiet because she is shy. It is lovely to see her wagging her tail and showing excitement being outdoors. Now I just need to find a job where I can take her to work with me, or work from home. 

Yes Izzy does not know how to play and would not even pick up a toy. I hid some treats in a Tupperware container with a toy on top and eventually she picked it up with her teeth. She can do sit and stay a bit now too. When she first met other dog she she totally ignored them, as if they were not there, now she will have a little sniff! 

It sounds like 2 will be good for each other. I'm sure she'll enjoy getting out and about more often now and walking is a great way to de-stress. I know what you mean regarding the social aspect too. I can imagine it's like pushing a baby around in a pram, everyone speaks to you but at least it's about something in particular.

She sounds like so much fun! And I find the more exercise, the calmer the dog. You'll probably find brain training games are good for calming her down too ️

She loved the beach! It was actually the death of my last dog that triggered the crisis that led to my autism assessment. I love Izzy's smell, especially her paws! If I could bottle it and spray myself with it I would! When she came back from the vet after being speyed she smelt 'wrong' for a couple of days.

Izzy is like a demanding personal trainer and gets me out of the house when I don't feel like it. She also helps me socialise in non-stressful ways with other dog owners. She can be noisy at times, which is not good, so I am thinking of getting ear defenders. Because of her difficult early life she is extremely anxious. Exercise seems to be the best way of helping her calm down (and me!)

She loved the beach! It was actually the death of my last dog that triggered the crisis that led to my autism assessment. I love Izzy's smell, especially her paws! If I could bottle it and spray myself with it I would! When she came back from the vet after being speyed she smelt 'wrong' for a couple of days.

Izzy is like a demanding personal trainer and gets me out of the house when I don't feel like it. She also helps me socialise in non-stressful ways with other dog owners. She can be noisy at times, which is not good, so I am thinking of getting ear defenders. Because of her difficult early life she is extremely anxious. Exercise seems to be the best way of helping her calm down (and me!)

Have you thought about doing something like dog walking for a job? There are a few people who live near me who do it for a living. 

Yes, just like a baby in a pram! People come up and make a fuss of Izzy and are gentle and quiet because she is shy. It is lovely to see her wagging her tail and showing excitement being outdoors. Now I just need to find a job where I can take her to work with me, or work from home. 

Yes Izzy does not know how to play and would not even pick up a toy. I hid some treats in a Tupperware container with a toy on top and eventually she picked it up with her teeth. She can do sit and stay a bit now too. When she first met other dog she she totally ignored them, as if they were not there, now she will have a little sniff! 

It sounds like 2 will be good for each other. I'm sure she'll enjoy getting out and about more often now and walking is a great way to de-stress. I know what you mean regarding the social aspect too. I can imagine it's like pushing a baby around in a pram, everyone speaks to you but at least it's about something in particular.

She sounds like so much fun! And I find the more exercise, the calmer the dog. You'll probably find brain training games are good for calming her down too ️