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Appreciate the welcome KinksFan.

Welcome to our pod

I'm finding the heat difficult as well  

Thank you Lotus, I’m deep into the autoresponse of Buck passing, signposted system that is the way of the world these days. So I get it. 
You have been here close to 10 years so it must be helpful. 

Hi and welcome to the community.

Unfortunately, the support available here seems to be the most that the majority of people can access. I'm not diagnosed but have been a member since 2017 and have found it very useful. I hope you do too.

Thank you Cinnabar wing, I feel soooo isolated, my own doing partly but I could do with some connection from time to time. It’s good to know you are not completely alone sometimes.

Thanks Alice, I have looked at all the information but totally overwhelmed. I’m Diagnosed ADHD but according to the assessor I need to speak for an autism assessment and I have been non verbal for a lot of my life. My MP is over seeing my case as it makes absolutely no sense. My spoons are low which is also a contributing factor to fighting everything. I was hoping for understanding here in this forum as I’m hitting brick walls alone. 

Hi Vardaguyn, I used to be very creative but most things I enjoy I have lost interest in. Just my dogs and music, tv and doom scrolling at the moment. 

Hello

Welcome to the community forum

I love reading — mostly fiction and non-fiction.

For winding down I’m into colouring books, especially *Coco Wyo* — they’re bold, easy and relaxing. Their website has good tips too!  

Craft-wise I enjoy making cards and bookmarks, and I paint ceramics sometimes.

Listening to music, watching the birds and going to my group occasionally. 

Hi Pinkchocoholic, my two dogs are my everything and all I have. They are my lifeline. I love music too. Finding this weather exceptionally difficult. 

Hi Bunny, thank you for the welcome.

Hi Cazzy welcome to the forum. Thankfully it's a level playing field here, in that you don't need an assessment or be able speak to take part, which is a great relief to all! 

I hope you can enjoy joining in here and feel a part of this community!

Hi and welcome to the community! 

Hi I like reading, doing jigsaws, diamond painting, animals (have a family dog), wordsearches, card making, playing with fidgets, cuddly toys, watching YouTube and listening to music. 

Hi Cazzy, 

Welcome to the community, I am glad you have joined. I am sorry to hear about the frustrations you are having with assessment. 

We have a page dedicated to the diagnosis process that may be helpful for the frustrations with assessments you are experiencing: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/diagnosis 

We provide a website dedicated to loneliness, that you may also find useful: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/loneliness 

The Autism Service Directory may also be helpful in finding support for you.

I hope this helps and I am sure our community will welcome you and talk about their experiences as well.

Best wishes,

Alice Mod