Introduce yourself (part one)

*waving at Jennifer*

Hi :D

Hi Smiling, welcome to the Community

*waves back*

:)

Hi,

 I'm new on here :0) so please be gentle with me ;).

I have a son diagnosed with HFA, ADD and Sensory issues.

I thought it might help to pop on here to chat to people as I don't really have anyone else. I do have a husband :) but I'm sure you get what I mean when I say, I can't tell him 'everything'. 

I've been through the angry rollercoaster and am currently in acceptance with the need to cry - that isn't forthcoming, happy, still angry, lonely, stressed..., etc. 

I work part time while the kids are at school and log in when required in the afternoon/evening. I'm trying to learn what I can about ASD, S&L, Sensory, ADD, Statementing, Visual aids, etc while waiting on a very long list for S&L plus OT.

Oh, plus doing OU course for change of career, if all pans out; otherwise will be good to know my brain is expanding ;)

Anyhow - yes, Hi. *waving*

Hi Hope, Lindaloo and Special Music.

Welcome to the Community. We hope you'll find it helpful and interesting.

Hi everyone! My name is Gabriella and I am a Special Music therapist in the North East of England (Newcastle-upon-Tyne). I work with children and adults who have ASD. For years I also worked as a SEN teacher (ASD Specialist) in various special schools. I am looking forward to joining you all on this board!

Hi,

Just discovered this forum and want to be part of it. Sometimes being a parent of a child with ASD can be so lonely.

I have two girls, the elder of whom aged 14 has ASD. Only got diagnosis last summer so we are still trying to get to grips with what it all means although I must say finally having a reason for some of her more "unusual" behaviours is a great help.

I look forward to sharing and learning from this facility.

Hello

I was diagnosed with asperger's in March 2009. I am 23 years old.

I also have a diagnosis of OCD-obsessions around health and contamination.

I have a younger brother who does not have asperger's or autism.

I like reading, researching, the Internet, food, museums and art galleries, and watching documentaries on TV.

i am not really into fiction but will read classical novels from time to time, if they are full of factually accurate detail.

I am very interested in people's lives and I like to collect information about people. I also like talking about myself and I have to try and moderate this, so that it is not just me doing the talking

When I am anxious I tend to either talk non-stop or I become very quiet.

I like to micro-manage every part of my life. I cannot handle un-planned , informal social situations. I am most at ease in a formal, one-to-one setting.

I am scared of dogs, thunderstorms, crowds, contamination, and the unknown

I am most relaxed when I am on the computer

nicholas said:

hello im 14 and i have as

Hi nicholas, 

I'm afraid, at this time, the Community is only open to people who are 16 or older. I'm really sorry about that but I'll drop you an email with details of other services that are available for people who are younger than 16.

There's clearly a need for services for people younger than 16 and it's something we'll look at in the future but right now, as mentioned in our rules, we just can't open the service to people under 16.

hello im 14 and i have as :)

hello :)

hello im nicholas fearn , and i have recentley been diagnosed with as :)

Hi there

New to this forum and thought I would introduce myself.

Was diagnosed with Aspergers at age of 42 and still coming to terms with the diagnosis. Was a relief in some ways as gives me some explanation as to the problems I have had life-long. The usual scenario for a HF Aspie - very able academically (postgrad qualifications etc), always very hard working but never had career to match potential. Have never found working world comfortable and now not worked for 3 years which I find devastatingly frustrating.

My defining "special interest" is animals - being with them and helping to foster a more sympathetic attitude towards them from people who mostly regard them as mere tradeable commodities. I like to think I lead an ethical and sustainable life!

I suffer from extreme anxiety and consequently find it hard to enjoy things. I have recently taken up horse-riding again after a break of 10 years and I must say that although I have severe worries before going I get an immense amount of satisifaction when I have managed to get to the stables.

I am indebted to my long-suffering partner of 20 years and my 3 rescue cats and guinea-pigs.

I hope this forum allows other later-diagnosed Aspies to contribute as it seems the NAS is mostly geared towards parents of Autistic children. It would be nice to give more focus to those of us who have been late-diagnosed.

Hi

Welcome to the forum. I hope that you will enjoy chatting with other parents on the forum and you will gain some invaluable support

Hello Lauren

Welcome to the forum and thanks for your post. 

The forum is still very much in its early stages and finding its feet.  It is aimed at all people with all forms of autism and their families / carers.  If you have any specific areas that you would like to discuss please post and we will see if we can help

Best wishes

Hi Maria,I'm Hayley....I Also Live In Liverpool....What Area Are You In? I'm In Prescot.....My 2 Boy's Have Severe Autism Peter's Been Diagnosed For Nearly 4 Year's & Paul 3yrs ( Peter Got diagnosedwhen he was 5 & paul when he was 2 nearly 3) if u need any advice let me know  xx

Hi,My Name Is Hayley I'm 28 & A Mother Of 3 (2 Of Which Have Severe Autism) I Live In Liverpool.My 2 Little Boy's Got Diagnosed When They We're 5 & 2 1/2 Year's Old.....Their Both In A Special Needs School. I Love My Boy's All The World,Would Love To Chat To Other Parent's Who Are Going Through The Same As What Me & My Husband Are Goin Through.Thank's 

Welcome MrsSparrow - we hope you'll find our community useful and we look forward to hearing more.

Sandra

Hi everyone,

im an "older" mum (44) of a wonderful 7 year old son DX with ASD from 4 and a DD aged 9 who is currently going through "the process" of ASD DX (specifically aspergers).

I'm hoping my experiece and naivety will help other people and maybe help along the way

MrsSparrow

Hi Maria,

Welcome to the community - it's great to have you here.

If you have questions about what you're entitled to and think other parents/carers might be able to help, perhaps you could start a discussion in the parents and carers section? You could find the way there yourself or use the link below:

http://community.autism.org.uk/node/add/forum/1397

More interested people will be able to find the topic there.

Also you might find this information pack of interest:

http://www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/benefits-and-community-care.aspx

From that link you can also find information about benefits on the website.

I hope that's useful.

Good luck.

Sandra

Hi all i am new to this!

I am 23 and have recently married my wonderful amazing husband!

We are from Liverpool.

We have a 6 year old son who has just been diagnosed with asperger syndrome, he is currently in mainstream school. We have 3 children, our 6 year old being the oldest! Our other 2 children are, our daughter who is 3 and our youngest son who is 11 months!

I would be extremely grateful if anyone could give me some advice about what help i am entitled to for my 6 year old son? Thank you

I am looking forward to getting advice and also giving advice!