sf-313 Report post Posted November 18, 2009 Hi all, If I may, a little introduction. My name is Scott (I shan't say any more than that; for all I know someone might recognise me!), I'm 20 years old and am currently studying Education at Bath Spa Unviersity. I was diagnosed with AS earlier this year after nearly three years of pushing for an assessment. I am also all-but-certainly dyspraxic (everyone I have mentioned it to, including three health professionals, have suggested as much) and may hae hypotonia as a result of it (look it up if necessary; essentially it's a chronic weakness in muscle and/or lack of muscle tone. I am also midly epileptic, but not seriously enough to suffer from proper seizures. Presumably as a consequence of my AS, I am extremely "love-shy" (some of you may be familiar with this term). As a result, you can probably guess my marital status (!). I would like a partner, but besides the fact that such a wish isn't exactly the most practical thing in my life, there is also the slight issue of this not being the place to discuss as such. In my spare time I enjoy writing a lot, so if anyone is ever feeling bored (etc) and would like to read something, just ask. Besides this, I also have a savant skill in arithmetic (I daresay I'm not alone on here), which can sometimes make those with a lack of understanding very jealous... I would eventually like to meet anyone in a similar situation to myself that lives within a reasonable distance of Bath (say, 150 minutes by bus, or the equivalent of Swindon), but before that I would like to just settle in. I have a National Bus Pass as a result of my AS, so theoretically I could go anywhere in England (given time...). I think that you have heard enough of me now, I don't want to keep you for too long! Thank you, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purplehaze Report post Posted November 18, 2009 Hello Scott, welcome to the forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekster Report post Posted November 18, 2009 Welcome to the forum scott. Bath pub group is on tomorrow evening. If you wish to join in contact the filton office. Social Programmes Manager (South West) The National Autistic Society Church House Church Road Filton Bristol BS34 7BD Tel: 0117 974 8419 Email: southwestsocialgroups@nas.org.uk i used to be a bath spa student until 2005. Now im studying autism at the university of birmingham. im not looking for a date currently but the asperger social groups are where ive met friends and dated a few members of the groups. Alexis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley1590 Report post Posted November 18, 2009 i was officially diagnosed with dyspraxia thanks to push from my mum fight with paedtrician and SENCO in juniors school to accept and agree as thought my mum was just being an 'overprotective' mother that wanted attention from everyone why she make up i had 'something'!? this was around 7-8 years old then years later after MH probs counselling assessment and diagnosis from CAMHS i got i had AS too i knew always something else hiding the 'background'!! i was 14 years old! Living with Dyspraxia - by Mary Colley and the Adult Support Group Is a guide for adults who have, or think they may have dyspraxia. It covers symptoms, diagnosis and coping with everyday life at home, college and work. Dyscovery Centre Provides products and assistance to adults and children who suffer from dyslexia, dyspraxia and other learning difficulties. Can undertake a comprehensive assessment tailored to the needs of the individual, and can also provide consulation and advice for specific areas of difficulty. Tel: 01633 432330 Email: dyscoverycentre@newport.ac.uk 20.Check the Map This site has been set up to make it easy for everyone to find out what services there are for people with Learning Disabilities/Difficulties (LD) in their local area, or any area, just by clicking the map or typing in a postcode. http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/info/contact_us.php http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/services/ad_advice.php http://www.dyspraxicadults.org.uk/forums/v...5e9d34506eb21f5 hope these links help you in finding help and support!!! good luck fingers crossed so frustrating down the long winding road! XKLX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sf-313 Report post Posted November 18, 2009 Thank you for the very kind welcome! I shall make a point of pursuing this two ideas. I only wish that 7:15 pm (I usually use 24-hr, by the way) was a practical time to call an organisation... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin Howe Report post Posted November 20, 2009 Hi, welcome to the forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted November 20, 2009 Welcome to the forum Scott. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JsMum Report post Posted November 21, 2009 Hi scott enjoyed reading your intro, im not very good at maths, can just about keep up with my budget but other than get very confused, so in or at your abilities, so yes Im certainly jelous. I am a tallented writer and have been for a years, I know you wouldnt think that with my grammer on here and my spelling mistakes but I write too and have done for years. I like your upfront personality of Id like to meet someone, that was sweet, wish you luck in that pursuit. I am relieved to read you have a DX of AS as a lot of people your age are still fighting, but still you fighted a few years too and it must be very stressful. My lad is 12 and only just been dx although he had assessments and confirmations for various proffessionals and centres it still wasnt finalised until we went to tribunal for a specialist school, of which he is progressing well now and he is with other boys with similair dx that he feels more excepted now. Anyway nice to meet you, see you around on the boards. JsMumxxxxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mygifts1306 Report post Posted November 21, 2009 Welcome to the forum Scot, Wish you luck for the future. <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parentsofdisabledchildren Report post Posted November 28, 2009 Welcome to the forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imposter Report post Posted November 28, 2009 Hi Scott... Aspie Village Is a site run by people with Asperger's Syndrome, for people with Asperger's syndrome. It tends to have more people actually on the syndrome than their parents/carers (like here). Anyway that has a newly introduced dating section that may be useful to you. (Mods you can er remove this if it's not suitable). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vanna Report post Posted December 8, 2009 Hi Scott Welcome to the forum. I am also new, as of yet not diagnosed, but am waiting for an appt and then may get referred who knows how many times. I hear ya, it can be lonely, and Im married and I still think it is lonely. Ok well take care, and I will talk soon. You can write whenever, I like to read and discuss things even though I dont know much what to say sometimes, I read the posts. Vanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
