Published on 12, July, 2020
Yes, well.....it turns out that I'm now officially gone in the head today. I'll be tapping out for a MUCH needed rest in a moment. But (if you are interested)....I will wind down (yes- down) with my tried and tested "exhaustion" tune. …
What do you do if you can't work in a normal job? I have tried to go to work for 15 years now, job after job and it always ends the same way in a burnout or a breakdown, sometimes both. I am now working in a school again and its an even more complicated…
Hi, I've just joined but would like to let you know that I've been told many times (about 75%) 'I would never have known that you were autistic.' I find it frustrating, because I've been trying to embrace my autism and view it in a positive…
People with autism are not good with change, chaos, unpredictable situations etc. When kids are young, their life is totally controlled by their parents.
As they get older, their world gets bigger and all the new things they meet have to be assimilated…
Hello
My name is Daniel I had a late diagnosis for high functioning autism but how I got to that diagnosis was a long and painful route.
I had struggles with social situations, and how I manage and view the world. High levels of depression, anxiety got…
Welcome.
Glad to hear that all those years of fighting have come to fruition at last, and that your son is getting good support at school.
The after-school blow-ups are something very commonly reported here by parents of autistic children, especially…
Welcome,
I'm the same age as you, though diagnosed about four years ago. The situation you find yourself in is pretty common; most of us who were diagnosed late are going through or have been through similar times, and getting no formal follow-up support…
No relationships here; and I have loads of "superficial friends". But I always end up with people being angry with me (even though I so do my best). And when people are angry I almost feel as if someone is holding me hostage - and I can't function until…
Hi Mamma Bear,
Welcome! You have come to a great site that will help no end!
Your story just jumped out at me because we have been through the same- 15 year old daughter, incorrectly diagnosed, which led to us handling her incorrectly which in turn led…
Hi Everyone,
Im setting up a 'chat/meet up group' for young adults 18-30 with aspergers syndrome in South Hertfordshire so we don't have to travel up to 2 hours to North Hertfordshire! I haven't yet decided on a name.
Location:
Hemel Hempstead…