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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: UK services for aspergers or therapy |
| Data001 |
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Posted: 20 Feb 2015, 9:28 am
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Replies: 5
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| Hi, I am kinda of in a similar position myself. Unfortunately, ASD services for adults is non-existant in the UK. However, I have found ways that might help you that I have use or have done. First look at joining your local National Autistic Branch (NAS) as they may run events and can have some usef... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Appointment with GP tomorrow. Advice needed! |
| Data001 |
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Posted: 16 Feb 2015, 4:43 am
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,374
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| Hi, When I went to my GP to get a referal I went with my mother so that helped a lot. So, having some with you might be a good idea and also go with a list or a prepared script ahead of time. What I did was print off the list of traits of Aspergers from the NAS website. The doctor was quite helpful ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Formal Diagnosis Process |
| Data001 |
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Posted: 13 Feb 2015, 3:08 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 711
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| That's what worries me. Im not in contact with my father, and my mother didn't pay that much close attention to my behaviour and how I acted growing up. She wasn't a bad mother, she just had a lot to deal with due to my sisters problems. I guess everyone just thought of me as shy and extremely priv... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Formal Diagnosis Process |
| Data001 |
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Posted: 13 Feb 2015, 11:21 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 711
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| Hi. I am wondering if anyone can describe the process of getting a formal diagnosis of AS in the UK. I have self diagnosed myself with AS after years of questioning why I am not what others would call normal. I meet most of the criteria for the diagnosis, and it would explain why I went through cer... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What happens after diagnosis in the UK? |
| Data001 |
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Posted: 30 Jan 2015, 4:58 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,283
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| Thank you Data001 and apologies for not replying sooner, I've been feeling quite overwhelmed by the whole work situation so unable to think straight and feeling sorry for myself :( I have an interview for another job next week which I feel will be more suited to me and shorter hours so fingers cros... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Should I tell my supervisor in the lab about my AS? |
| Data001 |
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Posted: 28 Jan 2015, 5:47 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,328
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| Hi, I read the replies and I agree most of the public have zero or very little understanding of ASD. However, it's up to us Aspies to educate and raise awareness so they can help others. With regards to your situation I suggest that explain about your AS to your supervisor is a good idea as just say... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Should I tell my supervisor in the lab about my AS? |
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Posted: 26 Jan 2015, 4:20 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,328
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| Hi, I think you need to explain to your supervisor about your AS so that it can help you to relax at knowing at least one person knows about your AS. You and your supervisor can work on trying to find things you can do while waiting for various experiments to finish. A couple of things you can do is... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What happens after diagnosis in the UK? |
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Posted: 20 Jan 2015, 6:03 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,283
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| I do suggest that you take someone who has know you for most of your life such a close friend, sibling, or parent as they will ask about what you like when you were 2 to 3 years of age. There's only my mum and aunt who knew me at this age and we're not speaking. My mum displays many traits of ASD t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What happens after diagnosis in the UK? |
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Posted: 19 Jan 2015, 4:51 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,283
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| Thanks for the replies everyone, I now have a clearer picture in my head of what I can expect after diagnosis :) What do you think your diagnosis would change? It won't stop your boss from being weird or quirky. It won't address the issue with your partner and his kid. Infact, if you are as bad as ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is it worth getting diagnosed? (UK) |
| Data001 |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2015, 6:23 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,877
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| Hi, I am a 35 year male living in the South East of the UK. The process was quite similar to other that have posted. I went to see my GP in December of 2013 and then got my Assessment in towards the end of September 2014. I was sent a few questionnaires to fill out and then went to the assessment, w... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What happens after diagnosis in the UK? |
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Posted: 17 Jan 2015, 3:55 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,283
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| Hi, I live in the South east of the UK and I was diagnosed in October so I can offer you some helpful advice. The first to note is that in the UK there is not much support for Adults with Autism. But, there is support out there if you spend time looking for it. Once you get the diagnosis you might f... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: It's official and he's not happy about it |
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Posted: 10 Jan 2015, 2:11 pm
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,984
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| Hi, I wanted to chip as I am 35 year old man and was diagnosed with ASD in October last year. For me it was a relief to finally get some answer for the way that I am as I always knew I was different. However, it one thing to suspect you got ASD but it;s another to get the diagnosis and read it in a ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: My Kafkaesque/Orwellian diagnosis nightmare |
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Posted: 19 Dec 2014, 5:00 pm
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Replies: 68
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| Hi Felinelover, Sorry to hear about your issues with your diagnosis for ASD. What part of the UK do you live? Are you going private or via the NHS? I live in Surrey, UK, and have got diagnosed in October. For me the process was see my GP who referred me to the OATS service that the Surrey NHS Trust ... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: [UK] Autism-friendly event goes national |
| Data001 |
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Posted: 07 Dec 2014, 4:55 am
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Replies: 0
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| Hey Guys, Well, for one here is a good news story about a group in the UK called Autism-friendly and how they have got one of the UK's largest toys to put on a national event for Autistic kids so they can enjoy playing with the toys in a very clam and noise free environment. Unfortunately, if you ar... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Australian man shackled to hospital bed for FOURTEEN days |
| Data001 |
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Posted: 05 Dec 2014, 8:21 am
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Replies: 1
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| Hi Everyone, Just saw this article about an Australian couple outraged after their autistic son is shackled to a hospital bed for FOURTEEN days Yet again the 'system' and heath care workers have no clue about what is Autism and how it affect people in different ways. It seem like we're going backwar... |
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Forum: Games and Video Games Topic: Dragon Age: Inquisition |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2014, 3:23 pm
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Replies: 55
Views: 3,835
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| I've played almost 40 hours now, and I think that the person claiming to complete it in 30 hours skipped as many side missions as possible without exploring much. I've made two characters, and was able to get as far as the first character in half the time since I knew what I was doing, so I believe... |
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