Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi all,
I have kept my problems bottled up my whole life and thought its about time I chat to some people about things. My girlfriend doesn't even know.
I'm looking forward to speaking and sharing stories with other like minded people here, especially how they 'deal'? With, well life!
Not sure if that sounds stupid but hey
Hi tinkerbell83, not much advice from me as my son was recently diagnosed too i say recently i mean yesteray but just thought i'ld say hi as im new to this too x
Hey guys...my 2 year old was diagnosed yesterday ..still going through the process of mixed emotions at the moment,I don't like talking to people i know about my emotions so thought i would try this forum,any advice or general chat would be much appreciated Thanks x
Hi tinkerbell83,
In terms of help and support available to you, you could try searching for services in your area on the Autism Services Directory:
www.autismdirectory.org.uk This includes services such as: support groups, social groups, advocacy, befriending, residential settings, outreach and respite.
You may also want to contact your local social services, if you are not already receiving help from them. Please take a look at the following articles for further information on getting help from Social Services:
(Child England and Wales)
www.autism.org.uk/17378
(Adult England and Wales)
www.autism.org.uk/17377
(Child and Adult Scotland)
http://www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/benefits-and-community-care/care-and-benefits-for-parents-and-carers/care-support-for-children-with-autism/social-services-getting-help-for-children-and-adults-scotland.aspx
Services provided by the National Autistic Society may also help, you can read more here:
www.autism.org.uk/en-gb/our-services.aspx
Our Autism Helpline may also be able to help. Advisers can talk through the different types of support and search for services in your area, if you would like to call.
The Helpline is open Monday to Thursday 10am – 4pm and Friday 9am -3pm on 0808 800 4104.
Please see the following link for further information:
http://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/main/contact.aspx
If you have any further questions please don't hesistate to ask,
Thanks,
Nellie-Mod
hey everyone, anyone. im a wife and mother of 3 beautiful children and my little boy (5 years old) has just been diagnosed as having an autism spectrum dissorder, and i have no idea what help and support is available. i know i have my husband for support but he works full time as a carer so its not like i can have him on hand. so if anyone has any helpul advice it would be greatly appreciated xxx
Welcome, we look forward to your stories.