• RE: Has anyone, AS or NT had experience with cassandra syndrome?

    No his parents won't speak to me, it seems like for them its anything for a quiet life.

    That's terrible - are they not interested in their grandchild?  It should be a big thing in their lives.    It's why I suspect both are ASD.

    Basically…

  • RE: 20yr old m son with aspergers... i cant cope!

    There's been a discussion on another thread with a similar beginning (Parents and Carers - Son with ASD with social anxiety etc).

    Well I say there has been another discussion as original poster hasn't replied and may have been put off - it is two of…

  • RE: Coping with my emotions as a parent of a late diagnosed daughter.

    Thanks for your lovely and quick  reply. One thing I do my best to keep in mind is self care as I have worked in mental health support. My daughter has always struggled with feeling overwhelmed.She was diagnosed with anxiety and depression and although…

  • Plans for 2024?

    What are everyone's plans for 2024?

    In January, I shall visit Ayr; for Burns Night. Have the B and B booked. However, I have to wait before booking the cross-ferry coach to Ayr, and back. But I created a new account with CityLink.

    Also, I intend…

  • RE: How do I help my 15 year old son. He isn’t engaging in life.

    Hi, I’m not sure I can help. It sounds like burnout to me which is something I have experienced before and I’m also struggling with at present. It’s hard to explain but the physical and mental exhaustion can be extreme and it can be very frustrating when…

  • cant understand people having multiple friends

    truly, its always just, confused the hell out of me, i don't know why, maybe because im one of those people that finds a close mate and sticks to em? i dunno.

    although i have the problem of burning bridges all the time, so perhaps thats one of the…

  • RE: Neurobiology - anxiety, depression, addiction, focus, stress etc.

    Yes, I'm watching his fat burning vid, E. (I've already ordered my cod liver oil supplements and made a list of fatty fish for the next shop!)

    I skipped the sponsor segments after listening to the first one. He presents the sponsors' products…

  • RE: Two year old won't wear shoes!! Desperate!

    have you tried all sorts of shoes? Slippers? Wellies? socks and sandals?  Socks inside out as well so the seams don't rub.  My son didn't mind shoes but he loves his Ugg boots as they are really soft and cosy, and would prefer them over everything else…

  • RE: Do I tell people I’m autistic?

    I will put forwards I am not confirmed autistic  (though as time as gone and certain situations have occurred I am questioning things a bit), my mother is so I do try to have some understanding in the least, I can never claim it though.

    You mentioned career…

  • Noticing things that everyone else misses

    I'm a 32yo guy with Asperger's, I've always picked up on things more than I think "normal" people do but recently I've become even more aware of this. This could be a tap dripping in another room, the smell of burning that everyone else has totally missed…