allyd Report post Posted June 21, 2010 hello, i`m Allyd, I am a 48 year old female not long diagnosed with AS. I went for diagnosis after all these years as I started a university degree and could not access support with a diagnosis ! My son, now 24 is also diagnosed with AS- and he recognised it in me! I have supported people of all ages on the spectrum- as my job was a local area co-ordinator, for people missed by services ! For five years i supported over 150 individuals. I have a good understanding and I am very interested in Asperger`s syndrome and supporting people who need it. I am looking forward to making postings and being part of this group, Allyd. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekster Report post Posted June 21, 2010 Welcome Im also an asperger student. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allyd Report post Posted June 21, 2010 Welcome Im also an asperger student. What are you studying ? I`m just about to go into my second year of Health & Social Studies, thinking about doing 4th year in Autism studies ? But we`ll see what happens. I had put off study, thinking i wouldn`t be able to do it and i got an assessment for dyslexia- and bingo, that was part of my difficulties with learning- the unseen part of dyslexia which affects my ability to remember and recall stuff also I have a funny way of explaining myself ! If I can do this at 48 , theres hope for everyone with asperger`s !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted June 21, 2010 Hi Allyd welcome to the forum. Your story is inspiring - so good to know that as far as studying and getting support is concerned it is never "too late". Look forward to hearing about your experience. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JsMum Report post Posted June 22, 2010 Wow, your story is amazing, welcome to the group.x JsMumx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justine1 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 Wow, your story is amazing, welcome to the group.x JsMumx I agree with Js mum It's great that despite the difficulties you are still working towards a degree,fantastic I am 27 and starting Uni in September,I am NT,I thought being a muture student will bring about lots of difficulties in itself,add to that your AS, really great <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekster Report post Posted June 22, 2010 What are you studying ? I`m just about to go into my second year of Health & Social Studies, thinking about doing 4th year in Autism studies ? But we`ll see what happens. I had put off study, thinking i wouldn`t be able to do it and i got an assessment for dyslexia- and bingo, that was part of my difficulties with learning- the unseen part of dyslexia which affects my ability to remember and recall stuff also I have a funny way of explaining myself ! If I can do this at 48 , theres hope for everyone with asperger`s !! i think you mean a 3rd year and ive managed to get on my course this way. i did a diploma of higher education at Bath Spa (IME an asperger friendly university), then i took some time out due to mental health problems returning to study via a distance education course at Birmingham. Im studying autism, the BPhil to be precise and considering doing my masters there. Im considering a masters if i cant get onto a work training scheme in April next year (city of bristol college another asperger friendly institution). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekster Report post Posted June 22, 2010 I agree with Js mum It's great that despite the difficulties you are still working towards a degree,fantastic I am 27 and starting Uni in September,I am NT,I thought being a mature student will bring about lots of difficulties in itself,add to that your AS, really great <'> As a former younger student and now a mature student i find being without hormonal distractions makes it easier to concentrate on my work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
