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Tina

Hi all, I was diagnosed with autism 3 days ago and although I had expected it, I have been in a bit of a mess lately. I'm 66 years old now and I really don't know what to do anymore. I know there is help out there but I don't like going out of my house and I struggle to navigate the Internet as well as having such a bad memory that once I learned of something I forget again. I also can't leave my 93 year old father in the house alone for too long as he has dementia. Does anyone know of an organisation that would come and help me through this difficult time? 

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  • Hi Tina, I hope you enjoy it here,

    I’m also a lateling. I hope you don’t mind but I read your bio, I was in the top sets at school and also left with no qualifications. School was very much ‘one size fits all.” I was diagnosed last year, I’ve found finally knowing why I’m different similar to the stages of grief, sorrow, anger and acceptance being forefront.

    Is it possible for you to get some restpite for your father, it is available through the NHS. It will give you time to rest and not be a carer for a few days at a time. Your GP and the District Nursing Team should be able to organise some help. MacMillan also offers help with dementia, they have respite and also a sitting service.

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  • Hi Tina, I hope you enjoy it here,

    I’m also a lateling. I hope you don’t mind but I read your bio, I was in the top sets at school and also left with no qualifications. School was very much ‘one size fits all.” I was diagnosed last year, I’ve found finally knowing why I’m different similar to the stages of grief, sorrow, anger and acceptance being forefront.

    Is it possible for you to get some restpite for your father, it is available through the NHS. It will give you time to rest and not be a carer for a few days at a time. Your GP and the District Nursing Team should be able to organise some help. MacMillan also offers help with dementia, they have respite and also a sitting service.

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