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Autism Act 2010

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Does anyone know, does the Autism Act cover Scotland ?

Why is Autism treated like a mental health disease with prescripted medication. I spoke to the disability side of social work today and they stated that they don't have social workers for people with Autism,, it is the community mental health team which deals with this side of things. I stated that Autism was a growth and development disorder not a mental health condition, only social difficulties under high level sensory stimulas. 

It seems,  I have been classified as MENTAL !, I have spend no time in a mental health hospital ?

I am confused ? Am I a spastic, mad or just some one with social sensory difficulties ?

Please someone enlightenment ?  

 

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  • A friend went to their friends Autism appointment and was told there's a lady who can give you counselling and all the help you need. Except she can't. The lady is the local NAS branch officer. I have an email from her which says "we can't offer counselling" and explains that the idea of the group is to exchange views and to advise each other. (some of us have developed coping stategies and pass them on)

    She's also on the spectrum and has had to cancel some meetings due to have meltdowns.

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  • A friend went to their friends Autism appointment and was told there's a lady who can give you counselling and all the help you need. Except she can't. The lady is the local NAS branch officer. I have an email from her which says "we can't offer counselling" and explains that the idea of the group is to exchange views and to advise each other. (some of us have developed coping stategies and pass them on)

    She's also on the spectrum and has had to cancel some meetings due to have meltdowns.

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