Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi there!
I’ve been dating my partner for five months now, and very early on in our relationship she let me know that she was autistic.
It’s been one hell of a learning curve. I’m sorry to say that I never considered dating an autistic person before…
Oh boy, yes, much of this is relatable - even the Scoliosis. I'm Aspie and now comfortable with it. Noise has always been an issue for me, especially noisy neighbours (I've lived a long time in housing association property with their minimum sound…
It is exactly what I am grappling with at the moment. I told several friends, but now I am freaking out that they told others because of some reactions I got, and I think, they must know. A music teacher made this remark about not knowing how to access…
I've seen a few people talking about thier sense and sensory overload here, does anyone else have muddled senses? For example if I'm watching a cookery program I can smell the food as well as see it. I think it's partly because I've got whats called a…
Firstly, I have a feeling this is going to be a long pace, so apologies in advance.
My eldest daughter who is now 20 was diagnosed when she was 18 – it took a long time and for the GP to agree to that referral. It was exhausting. She suffered massively…
OK, in the vain hope that some professional somewhere might read this.
How My Sensory Issues affect me as an adult with Asperger's - by IntenseWorld
Equilibrioception (vestibular/balance): I am very clumsy and regularly bump and bang myself, and have…
Hello! I just joined this community to meet people that can relate to my situation, which is kind of awkward. Where to begin
My name is Ana, 36, born in Portugal and living in the UK for over 5 years. So uh I learned I was autistic after a lot of mental…
Hi there
Thank u very much for yr very detailed reply. It was all so interesting to read and u describe in yr first two paras absolutely exactly where I’m coming from when I’m trying to communicate thru messaging etc. So-o-o helpful to see it put into…
Hi, Like BH, I also often had very violent and destructive meltdowns in my childhood/teens. It really is a horrible thing, because you are very aware afterwards of the damage your body has done while it's been out of your control. Medication has ne…
Iain said:If the correct assumptions were made then do you think the approaches would have been any more successful?
Very possibly. Existing therapies tend to be neuro-normative and ableist. In order for a therapy to be effective both the autistic person…