Hello Everyone

Hi there, I was diagnosed with autism last year and i just don't believe that it is true - in fact this may sound outrageous, but I have come to believe that autism as such only exists as a social construction (ie its a made up condition). Now I could be wrong about that and I certainly do not want to offend anyone who regards themselves as autistic, but either way I really need to discuss this with as many people - regardless of what you believe - as possible. I will really appreciate any replies  

Maybe chAnge the GP? I had actually still have sciatica and after many doctors the last (actually gp's are not doctors you need to study phd to be called a doctor), so the last gp told me a have a brain problem and started talking about scans and the like I just laughed and left. Sciatica is really nasty back pain problem due to pressure in the nerves. I changed practice and the new doctor is my age around twenties, and is really understanding. That's my advice. 

By the sound of it you pulled off the hard bit. The rest are just details. And I understand that you must be really exhausted, like running three miles without break then every consecutive mile seems really hard. And, if the house is made for him he'll definitely adjust sooner or later. 

Hi, I am in an unusual and fortunate situation. I have reired and after years of planning wrangles to build an extension for my adult son with AS and Sensory issues, we finally got permission and got most of the money together and built him a small house next to ours. It is adapted for him in lots of ways and he has finally moved in. The aim of course is to help him to develop independent living skills and take account of his sensory difficulties. It has secured his future which is such a relief. He has bad anxiety, is quite naive in lots of ways, rarely leaves the house and is nocturnal. His previous GP was very empathetic but His current GP not so much. With his knowledge I have asked her to sign the Severely Mentally Impaired form so that his council tax is waived. She has refused to sign it and so now I an in the process of applying for Council Tax Benefit which is quite a long process and very wearing. I am already worn down with coping with him as he copes with his adjustments. I have to manage all his finances and this is starting to feel like the straw that broke the camel's back. Has anyone had similar experience or can suggest anything I could say to persuade her to reconsider?