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Hi I’m Lou,

I am a parent to two neurodivergent children one age 17 diagnosed with ADHD when he was 5 and the other the youngest almost 4 awaiting an assessment for ASD most likely with a PDA profile and is also on the ADHD pathway.

PDA is new to us and is like nothing else we have ever dealt with as a family. It is probably the most challenging thing we are navigating.

I’ve joined the community to hopefully meet other parents, gain some insight, support and advice and fingers crossed make some friends along the way who just get it because this is very very hard.

All advice hints and tips gratefully received

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Eunice Mod 15 days ago

Dear Looby3891,

Welcome to the community!

Our website has a vast amount of information on the ways in which being autistic can affect people and the difficulties autistic people can share: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism

As a starting point, you may wish to read our information on benefits: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/benefits-and-money/benefits You can also find more information on benefits through the Citizen’s Advice website: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/

The Parent to Parent Emotional Support Service provides emotional support to parents and carers regarding their autistic children/grown-up children. The service is provided by trained volunteers with personal experience as the parent of an autistic child or adult. Our focus is on emotional support and understanding what it is like for you as a parent. We offer empathy, understanding, and a safe space to talk through your feelings and experiences. To request a call, complete a web enquiry form here: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/help-and-support/parent-to-parent-helpline

Our guides for navigating family relationships, and advice for parents, siblings, and children on how to support their autistic family member. Family relationships

Thank you. I hope this helps!

With all good wishes,

Eunice Mod
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Eunice Mod 15 days ago

Dear Looby3891,

Welcome to the community!

Our website has a vast amount of information on the ways in which being autistic can affect people and the difficulties autistic people can share: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism

As a starting point, you may wish to read our information on benefits: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/benefits-and-money/benefits You can also find more information on benefits through the Citizen’s Advice website: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/

The Parent to Parent Emotional Support Service provides emotional support to parents and carers regarding their autistic children/grown-up children. The service is provided by trained volunteers with personal experience as the parent of an autistic child or adult. Our focus is on emotional support and understanding what it is like for you as a parent. We offer empathy, understanding, and a safe space to talk through your feelings and experiences. To request a call, complete a web enquiry form here: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/help-and-support/parent-to-parent-helpline

Our guides for navigating family relationships, and advice for parents, siblings, and children on how to support their autistic family member. Family relationships

Thank you. I hope this helps!

With all good wishes,

Eunice Mod
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