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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Talk about your high school social experiences |
| HarHer |
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Posted: 20 Apr 2020, 7:08 am
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,093
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| Well, it is a very long time ago, but I never finished high school (secondary school in the UK). I left at 15 with a profound eating disorder and never returned. Both my sons (one diagnosed with ASD, the other referred, but not pursuing formal diagnosis) also failed to complete secondary education d... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Should I pursue an assessment? |
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Posted: 22 Sep 2019, 12:48 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 661
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| Thank you. You are right, waiting times can be ridiculously long. I have heard of individuals waiting for over three years for an NHS assessment. I also feel a little uncomfortable drawing on resources that are enormously overstretched. This is why I think I may consider seeking a private diagnosis.... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Should I pursue an assessment? |
| HarHer |
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Posted: 21 Sep 2019, 2:26 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 661
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| Thank you for these replies. They are all extremely helpful. The checklist is very interesting. Words and language really fascinate me and this was my area of academic interest. I still have imaginary friends. They have grown with me and, in many ways, help me to rehearse conversations. Daydreaming ... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Should I pursue an assessment? |
| HarHer |
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Posted: 21 Sep 2019, 8:42 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 661
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| Hi, I know this topic must have been raised many times, but I would like a little advice. I am an older female (nearly 60) and my son has a formal diagnosis of AS. It has been suggested that I may also be on the autism spectrum, but I have never felt the need to pursue formal assessment until recent... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: What were you like as a child? |
| HarHer |
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Posted: 31 Oct 2018, 9:19 am
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,711
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| No obvious speech delay, but difficulties with pronunciation and narrowly missed speech and language therapy. Very, very shy at school and had difficulty making friends. Teachers in those days were not very sympathetic and warned me that I would grow up to be 'a lonely old woman'. I was always a bit... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 19 year old irrational hatred of 'autism' |
| HarHer |
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Posted: 26 Oct 2018, 4:11 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 953
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| Thank you ShadeX You have helped me to see things a little more from my son's perspective. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 19 year old irrational hatred of 'autism' |
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Posted: 19 Oct 2018, 1:27 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 675
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| Hello, Thank you again for the replies. I am sorry for posting the same message twice. i tried to edit this version and ended up posting the edited version as well. I think he is certainly blaming autism for some of the things that have happened in his life. Yes, he is white male and he is aware tha... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 19 year old irrational hatred of 'autism' |
| HarHer |
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Posted: 19 Oct 2018, 6:27 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 675
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| Thank you for replying so quickly. My son was diagnosed at the age of seven by a team of specialists at a children's centre. We sought assessment because he had a delay in the acquisition of speech, he had problems interacting with other children and he was not reaching developmental milestones even... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 19 year old irrational hatred of 'autism' |
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Posted: 19 Oct 2018, 1:51 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 953
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| Hello, First of all, I must apologise for the content of this post. It reflects my son's apparent perspective and I realise that it may be offensive. However, I really need some advice about how to manage the situation. My 19 year old son lives in supported accommodation for people who are learning ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 19 year old irrational hatred of 'autism' |
| HarHer |
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Posted: 19 Oct 2018, 1:48 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 675
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| Apologies for any errors and for the length of the post. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 19 year old irrational hatred of 'autism' |
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Posted: 19 Oct 2018, 1:46 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 675
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| Hello, First of all, I must apologise for the content of this post. It reflects my son's apparent perspective and I realise that it may be offensive. However, I really need some advice about how to manage the situation. My 19 year old son lives in supported accommodation for people who are learning ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: How do I help him to engage? |
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Posted: 14 Apr 2018, 12:35 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 598
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| Hello, I really would appreciate some advice. My youngest son is nearly 17. He has no diagnosis of ASD, but he was diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder about two years ago. His older brother and his father both have diagnoses of AS. My youngest has a long history of disengagement. He stopped ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Help with son who won't engage |
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Posted: 01 Jan 2018, 9:42 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,223
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| Hello, Thank you for the continuing support and advice. My son is making very small but positive moves forward. Someone approached him at the gym today, asked him how old he was and gave him some advice about the weights he was lifting. This is the third or fourth time other members of the gym have ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Help with son who won't engage |
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Posted: 30 Dec 2017, 1:45 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,223
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| Thank you for the replies. They are very helpful and each show slightly different perspectives, which is what I had hoped. On reflection, my youngest has always had some difficulties in areas associated with autism. He had speech and language therapy as a young child to help him speak in groups and ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Help with son who won't engage |
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Posted: 30 Dec 2017, 2:52 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,223
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| Hello, My youngest son is 16. He stopped attending school when he was 13 and was educated by a tutor who came from the local Pupil Referral Unit and later, he received tuition in the unit on a one-to-one basis. He accessed approximately 5 hours of education a week. He applied for several college cou... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Characteristics of AS in females |
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Posted: 01 Feb 2017, 3:12 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,413
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| Hello, Thank you for the advice and links. The comments about PDA are very interesting. My youngest screens positively for autism both through online screening and initial assessment by a clinical psychologist, but he refuses to go for a formal diagnostic assessment. PDA is a profile that seems to c... |
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