Aut_Scot

I haven't heard of that forum.

Seen online an article titled "Autism: later-life diagnosis doesn’t mean lower quality of life – new research": https://theconversation.com/autism-later-life-diagnosis-doesnt-mean-lower-quality-of-life-new-research-207950

A woman explores the trajectory of her life in the face of a society that perceived her quirks and exhaustion as exasperating character traits, often underestimating the pain she was in, with title "What It’s Like to Get an Autism Diagnosis After Years of Being Called Difficult, Dramatic and Lazy" https://getpocket.com/explore/item/what-it-s-like-to-get-an-autism-diagnosis-after-years-of-being-called-difficult-dramatic-and-lazy?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB

Story seen on the BBC news website: "The NHS consultant who was diagnosed with autism at 46 An autistic ICU consultant believes stigma and fear of discrimination is delaying some health professionals from seeking help and diagnosis. Dr Rosie Baruah, who works for NHS Lothian, was diagnosed in December at the age of 46. Earlier this year she took to social media in a bid to raise awareness of neurodiversity. Dr Baruah believes better education and support should be made available to help autistic people in the workplace.... " https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-65353084

"A Kind of Spark is a powerful, heart-warming live action series about friendship, courage and self-belief based on the award-winning book by neurodivergent author, Elle McNicoll. It tells the inspirational story of teenager Addie, a neurodivergent girl. When she learns about the witch trials that happened centuries ago in her hometown of Juniper, Addie knows that there’s more to the story of these ‘witches’, just as there is more to her own. ... " https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2023/16/a-kind-of-spark "A Kind of Spark" programme on iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0f7q3rv/a-kind-of-spark

Any news about this, please?

Article in online version of "The Guardian" titled "Autistic people are too often kept out of the workplace. That should end" written by the minister for disabled people, health and work and another M.P. talking about an autism employment review which will take an in-depth look at how we can improve the employment prospects of autistic people: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/apr/02/autistic-people-often-kept-out-workplace-that-should-end Some other recent articles from "The Guardian" are to be found here: https://www.theguardian.com/society/autism

Seen online recently, an article on faceblindness (a cognitive disorder of face perception in which the ability to recognize familiar faces, including one's own face (self-recognition), is impaired, which is believed to be more common amongst people on the autistic spectrum): "People with faceblindness aren’t believed by their doctors – here’s what needs to change": https://theconversation.com/people-with-faceblindness-arent-believed-by-their-doctors-heres-what-needs-to-change-200859

I don't know. Just reading some of the informative articles would be useful to some people seeking advice.

Happy New Year everybody. The Image Project has a web site with tools are designed to help you navigate the transition from university into employment. https://toolkit.imageautism.com/ On that web site there is also a page titled "How to ask for support and reasonable adjustments": https://toolkit.imageautism.com/information-and-advice/how-to-ask-for-support-and-reasonable-adjustments/ which might be of interest to some people on this forum.

Something I saw the other day I think that it was on BBC Click, which had a bit about virtual reality games for autistic people, I think the link is in here but I don't have an iPlayer account to check: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001fs8b/click-voice-banking-and-robots The link to the company called "changingday" is at: https://www.changingday.com/about

An article I saw online the other day called "Elon Musk: how being autistic may make him think differently" " … The business magnate and new owner of Twitter Elon Musk revealed a while ago that he is autistic. Musk, the wealthiest person in the world, is autistic. Musk, a fellow of the prestigious Royal Society and Time’s 2021 Person of the Year, is autistic. One of the most famous people on Earth is autistic. Perhaps it is worth letting that sink in? As autism researchers, we think it is important to raise awareness of and improve attitudes towards autism. There is now a growing appreciation of “neurodiversity” in society, especially in the science and technology sector. There has also been discussion of how people, such as environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg, can be great activists due to their autistic traits (although there is no statistical link between autism and environmentalism). … ": https://theconversation.com/elon-musk-how-being-autistic-may-make-him-think-differently-194228

"What does this have to do with artificial intelligence? " - It is not clear. But here are some hyperlinks about autism and artifdicial intelligence: "How Artificial Intelligence is empowering people on the autism spectrum" Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is empowering people with physical disabilities, allowing them to take charge of their own lives but it’s also having a surprising impact on people with neuro-diverse conditions like autism. ... ". https://abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs/how-artificial-intelligence-empowering-people-autism-spectrum "Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Diagnose and Treat Autism Possibilities and Limits of AI for Autism Researchers are exploring the idea that artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to diagnose autism and help people on the autism spectrum to improve social, communication, and emotional skills. Diagnosis of autism through the use of AI is now a reality and AI-based therapies in development show promise. Some AI-based apps are now downloadable for any smartphone user. ... ": https://www.verywellhealth.com/artificial-intelligence-to-treat-autism-4706533 "Artificial intelligence detects a new class of mutations behind autism ... ": https://www.princeton.edu/news/2019/05/28/artificial-intelligence-detects-new-class-mutations-behind-autism "This AI-powered app aims to help people with autism improve their social skills ... ": https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/11/ai-app-helps-autism-social-skills/

BBC radio 4 programme called "Room 5 Medical Mysteries". BBC radio 4 tonight at 21:30 hrs is about an autistic woman. Also available for a while at the following web page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001dn5s

Did you watch the Channel four tv series called "The Undateables" which follows a range of people on dates who have long term conditions, including: disabilities, developmental disorders (including autism), and learning difficulties. The series worked in conjunction with a dating agency. Link to "The Undateables" website: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-undateables The series featured quite a few singles on the autistic spectrum, some of which found partners. I am not show whether the show is still running but, perhaps a dating agency such the one featured in the programme would be helpful.

I hope that you and your family have recovered.

I don't know whether the police in this country could help, if you are suffering in this country then it might be worth asking them. Perhaps you could get some advice on how to block the stalker on social media etc. I believe that there are organisations which help victims of stalking, one of these is https://www.protectionagainststalking.org/

"I think the old Cameo near Bruntsfield is closed now. " - You had me worried for a while, but if I when I looked at the web site it seems to be up and running again: https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/the-cameo

Are these any good? "Gloucestershire Autism Services": https://www.glosfamiliesdirectory.org.uk/kb5/gloucs/glosfamilies/advice.page?id=ah3NGzWEk_s "NAS Gloucestershire Branch": https://www.autism.org.uk/directory/n/nas-gloucestershire-branch-formerlystroud-autisti

An article I saw online the other day called "Eye test could help screen children for autism": " ... Measuring how the eyes’ pupils change in response to light — known as the pupillary light reflex — could potentially be used to screen for autism in young children, according to a study conducted at Washington State University. ... ". https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2022/08/22/eye-test-could-screen-children-for-autism/

I used to live near Craigmillar for a few years in the 1980s and sometimes went for a stroll though Craigmillar. I recall seeing a ruined castle. There was also what looked like an old cinema nearer the houses, is it still there or has it been demolished?

For this years Edinburgh Festival Fringe, I notice that there are three artists who have shows still to come. "Joe Wells: I Am Autistic": https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/joe-wells-i-am-autistic "Ian Lynam: Autistic License": https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/ian-lynam-autistic-license "Fern Brady: Autistic Bikini Queen": https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/fern-brady-autistic-bikini-queen

Seen on the BBC website: "Court fight looms over Sainsbury's cat ban An autistic man is taking supermarket giant Sainsbury's to court for refusing entry to his assistance cat. Designer and writer Ian Fenn from London says the ban on Chloe, who helps him in daily life, is limiting his independence. He says she helps him stay calm, but the supermarket argues that cats, unlike assistance dogs, present risks to food hygiene. The case might set a legal precedent if it has to be ruled on by top judges. ... " https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61596623 In the comments section of the "Daily Mail" who also covers the story, someone asks "What about other shoppers with cat allergies?": https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10860563/Autistic-man-sues-Sainsburys-banning-assistance-cat-supermarkets.html

Seen online: "Spectrum cycle team hit John O'Groats to raise autism awareness": https://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/spectrum-cycle-team-hit-john-ogroats-to-raise-autism-awaren-276035/ There is a Justgiving page: "Spectrum Charity Cycle Land's End to John O'Groats We are cycling from Land's End to John o' Groats for Spectrum because we want to raise awareness for people with autism ... ". https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/spectrumteamlejog2022

I don't know, I just post on ASD related stories that I see in the press. I can't access the blog page.