Help and Advice

4,231 topics in this forum

1. Money-saving tips for carers 1 2

   By Helen, May 5, 2004
   • 46 replies
   • 57,034 views
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   • trekster
   • October 23, 2021

2. Direct Payments - respite care 1 2

   By CarolJ, April 21, 2004
   • 46 replies
   • 37,572 views
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   • Special_talent123
   • October 12, 2012

3. National Autistic Society - PIP pointers :)

   By Carrera74, February 25, 2014
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   • 20,392 views
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   • Aeolienne
   • March 27, 2015

4. Adult Autism Diagnostic and Therapy Service - York Based

   By vhughes, January 8, 2015   

   • Diagnosis
   • Adult ASD
   • (and 2 more)

     Tagged with:

     • Diagnosis
     • Adult ASD
     • Therapy
     • Post Diagnosis
   • 6 replies
   • 16,255 views
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   • gmboy
   • January 3, 2016

5. Governmental guidance on ASD for GPs

   By trekster, April 9, 2015   

   • Diagnosis
   • GPs
   • (and 3 more)

     Tagged with:

     • Diagnosis
     • GPs
     • Support
     • Autism Act
     • Ask Autism
   • 1 reply
   • 15,179 views
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   • Aeolienne
   • April 8, 2017

6. DLA?

   By Caroline77, November 30, 2012
   • 22 replies
   • 14,540 views
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   • trekster
   • January 25, 2013

7. Claiming DLA

   By Tally, January 23, 2009
   • 0 replies
   • 14,252 views
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   • Tally
   • January 23, 2009

8. Benefits

   By Tally, January 23, 2009
   • 0 replies
   • 12,521 views
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   • Tally
   • January 23, 2009

9. Resources for People with Disabilities

   By Tally, February 17, 2009
   • 0 replies
   • 11,022 views
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   • Tally
   • February 17, 2009

10. Family Rights Group Charity giving advice about Childrens' Services

    By Sally44, March 13, 2014
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    • Sally44
    • March 13, 2014

11. Free Wellbeing Session in Stowmarket (Suffolk)

    By Mookamoo, June 29, 2016
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    • Mookamoo
    • June 29, 2016

12. DLA 1 2 3 4 7

    By lisa, December 6, 2003
    • 267 replies
    • 63,387 views
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    • Aginoth
    • October 24, 2008

13. Family Fund grants 1 2 3 4 7

    By Jericho, April 6, 2004
    • 268 replies
    • 57,870 views
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    • Enid
    • January 24, 2009

14. DLA Continued,.. 1 2 3 4 7

    By liamsmum, January 9, 2004
    • 240 replies
    • 57,644 views
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    • madmumof5
    • December 21, 2008

15. Fruit squashes which do not contain aspartame

    By Tez, February 12, 2006
    • 28 replies
    • 30,884 views
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    • hev
    • June 5, 2007

16. if Dogs are good for kids with ADHD+ what breed should you think of getting?

    By JsMum, November 13, 2006
    • 31 replies
    • 28,816 views
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    • brooke
    • November 21, 2006

17. Carer's allowance help please

    By di30, December 20, 2007
    • 11 replies
    • 25,216 views
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    • pauline
    • January 13, 2008

18. Learning French - Aspergers 1 2

    By CINDY, November 17, 2008
    • 57 replies
    • 21,422 views
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    • Aeolienne
    • May 11, 2018

19. D.I.S.C.O.

    By jayjay, October 13, 2005
    • 8 replies
    • 19,665 views
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    • jayjay
    • October 18, 2005

20. ADOS ASSESSMENT - not at the moment diagnosis! 1 2

    By claire4274, May 15, 2012
    • 67 replies
    • 19,600 views
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    • StoneDog
    • August 8, 2012

21. Separate bedroom for asd children?

    By jlp, July 8, 2006
    • 12 replies
    • 19,551 views
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    • clintess
    • July 10, 2006

22. 24 year old with no motivation

    By The Magenpie, February 3, 2009
    • 26 replies
    • 18,962 views
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    • Calen
    • August 6, 2021

23. indestructable beds, any ideas?

    By lorryw, October 23, 2005
    • 16 replies
    • 18,616 views
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    • lorryw
    • October 7, 2012

24. My son hates praise

    By Viper, July 8, 2005
    • 26 replies
    • 18,557 views
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    • barefoot wend
    • July 20, 2005

25. Lonely Aspergers wife 1 2

    By aspiewife, June 12, 2008
    • 49 replies
    • 18,009 views
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    • billabong
    • July 13, 2008

26. Clothes picking

    By julie-2, May 30, 2008
    • 7 replies
    • 17,861 views
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    • Nicole W
    • October 11, 2021

27. ados test results

    By jacquelineh1468, May 20, 2009
    • 9 replies
    • 16,393 views
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    • Karen A
    • May 22, 2009

28. DLA form

    By mum22boys, November 23, 2005
    • 8 replies
    • 15,244 views
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    • ksasnic
    • November 24, 2005

29. ‘faking’ and ’tricking’ your mind 1 2

    By Ichigo Kurosaki, May 7, 2012   

    • friendship
    • faking
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • friendship
      • faking
      • tricking
      • lying
    • 44 replies
    • 15,173 views
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    • Ichigo Kurosaki
    • September 20, 2016

30. DLA - undiagnosed 4 year old

    By dekra, July 18, 2011
    • 30 replies
    • 14,666 views
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    • bb1976
    • October 20, 2011

31. Sticky Carpet - can't get it clean ...

    By UltraMum, September 9, 2005
    • 14 replies
    • 14,643 views
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    • davidsmith
    • January 31, 2018

32. Advice for a 10yr old hiding and smearing feces

    By spudulika, September 13, 2011
    • 9 replies
    • 14,482 views
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    • Sally44
    • July 16, 2012

33. DLA without diagnosis

    By Lilypad, September 25, 2010
    • 10 replies
    • 13,710 views
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    • KarenT
    • September 29, 2010

34. A-S warriors mission, changing your view on aspergers forever. 1 2 3 4 5

    By A-S warrior, March 14, 2012
    • 165 replies
    • 13,503 views
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    • Aeolienne
    • February 10, 2013

35. messy bedroom nightmare

    By harmony, August 26, 2008
    • 18 replies
    • 12,884 views
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    • loulou
    • September 2, 2008

36. Need help on parts of Child DLA first claim for Autism

    By Notwelliam, June 20, 2012
    • 6 replies
    • 12,797 views
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    • Lynden
    • June 22, 2012

37. leg pain with asd

    By louxx, June 4, 2007
    • 9 replies
    • 12,522 views
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    • Ian Jordan
    • June 5, 2007

38. WORRIED SICK ABOUT SON HEARING VOICES

    By cmuir, April 27, 2008
    • 20 replies
    • 12,389 views
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    • Minxygal
    • May 2, 2008

39. Looking for job to work with autistic children

    By forbsay, August 11, 2005
    • 14 replies
    • 12,120 views
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    • annie
    • August 22, 2005

40. Blue Badge 1 2

    By cindy30fish, May 11, 2004
    • 77 replies
    • 12,094 views
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    • debbie08
    • January 14, 2009

41. Extreme silliness, help needed

    By LizK, August 26, 2005
    • 8 replies
    • 12,079 views
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    • Brook
    • August 29, 2005

42. Chewing/ eating clothing

    By joybed, March 24, 2009
    • 5 replies
    • 12,067 views
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    • Sally44
    • March 31, 2009

43. DLA 1 2

    By Mother in Need, September 30, 2005
    • 65 replies
    • 12,049 views
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    • sarahponari1
    • September 26, 2008

44. Hot Red Ears 1 2

    By carrieq, February 21, 2006
    • 57 replies
    • 11,896 views
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    • Melissa
    • July 14, 2020

45. where is the best place to live for a family of autistic children?

    By bjkmummy, July 1, 2008
    • 17 replies
    • 11,841 views
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    • Enid
    • July 5, 2008

46. Ed Psych assessment = huge difference between verbal and performance IQ

    By Athena, November 1, 2009
    • 28 replies
    • 11,661 views
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    • julie1
    • November 7, 2009

47. DLA for Speech disorder only?

    By MichelleW, October 12, 2007
    • 12 replies
    • 11,650 views
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    • di30
    • January 9, 2008

48. Very Small Handwriting...

    By Saneasever, March 17, 2011
    • 14 replies
    • 11,418 views
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    • DameBeverage
    • March 29, 2011

49. Any other mums with Aspergers themselves?

    By Lyndalou, April 11, 2011
    • 31 replies
    • 11,164 views
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    • trekster
    • January 1, 2016

50. Sweating and tiredness

    By ceecee, October 23, 2005
    • 10 replies
    • 11,162 views
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    • Malika
    • October 25, 2005