Beautiful. I can identify with all of those. Happiness is probably a mugs game but just now and again I can still momentarily go there. Just for a second. Contentment used to be so easy for me, despite my anxiety- I just needed the right conditions- simple…

Autistics (Au) tend to Sense-Perceive dangerous elements before Allistics do. A theory in psychoanalysis is either a design function or difference in the ability to Dull the Senses. Every time you hear about Resilience or Adaptability, or even dismissing…

As a parent, here is what I have done in the moments where my son would not allow my help or input. I have taken this need to 'Fix' him and applied it to the self. It gave me new insight into being human, it helped me grow, and I learned new applied techniques…

I don’t think meal prepping means you have to eat the same thing every day. It just means you’re making food ahead of time. A suggestion would be to prep some staples (veggie/fruit, starch/grain, and protein) that you can combine together in different…

Emily said:

The ptsd was also caused by a traumatic event for me as well and so was the rest I think. It didn't help anyway.

OK so the traumatic event to me sounds like something separate that can be compounded by your other conditions. I would definitely…

To you as well

Private route was very good, efficient, competent people and incredibly thorough. Almost worryingly so.

Start to finish was two weeks for me. Clear diagnosis of ASD. Lead assessor said that informally it would be high functioning but that…

Martian Tom said:

I would, for instance, prepare a capsicum by slicing it in half, discarding the seeds and stalk, and using the rest.  She would just take slices off, like an apple - then throw the rest away, wasting sometimes half of it. 

That's just ridiculous…

This is not barmy theory. There are many reports that people with autism often have related intestinal issues. I know that I feel much better (i.e. clear headed and functional) when my guts are working effectively and in balance. I have found that I have…

Jack arm flaps and rocks a lot in car and in buggy (when he is excited this happens) and always walks on tip toes. He hates brushing teeth as well and hair washing or cutting. Yeh jack is funny with food although not sure if it's feel or what as he is…