• Struggling to cope

    Hi,

    I'm new here.

    I was just wondering if anyone else has struggled with finding support after receiving their diagnosis as an adult? And if anyone has any helpful suggestions about seeking support or how to cope better?

    The reason I was assessed…

  • RE: Help needed

    Well I’ve lived on crumpets, chocolate and sometimes store bought sandwiches for over 12 months now and it hasn’t done me any harm but I’m ready for more healthy food now. It was better that I eat something rather than nothing, although it took me a long…

  • RE: Rule 4 - Be Nice

    but that would mean accepting peoples intolerance, grumpiness or negativity as that is who they are too right?

    Yes it would and I do accept those things. There's no point not accepting them because they will always be there. It's a part of…

  • RE: Moments when you're doubly sure...

    I had that this morning when my electrickery supplier emailed me to say that there'd be a 14% increase to 33 p extra per day. Sounded cheap put like that. Then I thought, 'wait, a normal person would be spitting their tea out at that. That can't be an…

  • Life's Purpose Complete (almost)

    At the end of this 18-month period, I've now completed the two most important jobs of my life.  I've cared for my mother during her final months, and I've written a book about that experience - and about the the experience of growing up with (then…

  • RE: Help with autistic partner

    Probably hard to know how to help without knowing him.

    What strikes me is, if he can comfortably admit that he gets angry and goes a little bit too far, that could be a good first step to talking things out about this side of things(?).

    One thing I've…

  • RE: What made you realise you have/might have autism?

    I have recently been engaged in a FB alumni group. There are certainly people on that site with whom I have quite a few things in common. I can now look back quite easily and realise that I was almost certainly not the only one in that group on the so…

  • RE: New to Autism

    I'm an emotional mom of a 14yr old newly diagnosed autistic son. He is so angry with himself when he has his meltdowns. I make him safe when he's punching and kicking out, I sit at a distance as he doesn't like being touched. But all…

  • RE: Money- As A Social 'Essential' Not Mentioned.

    Everything comes down to market forces.   There are thousands of nurses and teachers so if one leaves, a replacement is immediately available.  They are also paid by the state so there is a need to cut costs. 

    You also have to cynically look at their job…

  • RE: Wait time to hear something after GP referral

    A lot may depend upon your age-the younger you are, the sooner you will be see, I had to wait around 13-14 months but I am 60 so it did not come as a surprise. there is a lot you can do to stave off any anxiety or satisfy your burning curiosity, I spent…