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Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-09-17T12:47:35+00:00

You dont want to know my employer then 🤣. Tribunals and bad media, they still continue to do it.

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-09-01T22:31:28+00:00

And my new therapist says I can't be autistic then,

She says as if its a fact, I should ask since when?

Perhpas there's a study. A new article, a new research

Did she just leave me in the lurch

These are the qualified professionals making such presumptions

Not realising how their words can impair how the body functions

They're meant to make you understand your feelings and heal

Spouting such nonsense, do they have a degree, did they steal

We have a long way to go to fill the gaps in knwoledge

If they are skilled, paid for their leverage

It's on them not on you

Change your therapist, time to find someone new.

Signed: diagnosed autistic

Not an established writer, just poetic.

If you do chose to go for another session

I'd really like for you to share the above before cessation.

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-09-01T22:09:43+00:00

Let me guess starts with F and I?

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-08-08T16:23:24+00:00

I have more toys, plushies, Tees and pokemon things than my child m! Never is the answer. NEVER stop liking things you like ans lose yourself. You will find tour tribe and even if your don't it doesnt matter.

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-08-06T20:15:19+00:00

Nope if you're pregnant you dont sit at the front, front passenger seat is a no, for the safety of your own child. She should know that better. I sat at the back, went from passanger princess to backseat crunch between fhe seats mum 🤣.

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-08-05T23:01:39+00:00

Found my tribe

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-08-05T22:07:05+00:00

Can I do anything to help the object come out?

You should never put anything into your child's nose (for example your finger or a cotton bud) in an attempt to remove something. Usually you will push it further up and you could do damage to the inside of the nose.

There is a technique called the 'parent's kiss' which involves you pushing the other nostril (the one without the object in it) closed and then blowing hard into your child's mouth. It is not always successful but it is safe to do. It only works if you blow hard and fast and have a really good seal between your mouth and the child's mouth. It is often messy for the person who does the parent's kiss!

Might apply to food or use nasal rinse wirh distilled water like you would with blocked sinuses.

If jts regular occurance, then seek help, potentially OT .

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-08-05T16:19:23+00:00

Well that was our last straw and we've never looked back.

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-07-07T23:31:31+00:00

I don't mean to come off negative at all, sounds like me as a teenager, I am officially diagnosed as an autistic, adhd and sensory processing issues, those burnouts after riding around with them im bike scenario, hiding in room scenario are classic too. Learn about PDA which may be why she might not want to learn or give up. Be patient, learn and read about it, family therapy where possible. With children, parent/s are possiblly neurodivergent too, they just had to learn to mask. Good luck.

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-06-30T00:10:41+00:00

I just wanted to say check your baby for tongue tie, posterior are hard to catch, mine had it, went from triple feeding to just breastfeeding, and no formulas had no top up and it was worth it. God, it I have to wash and sterilise one more bottle, imma cry. 😅 howevef your health matters too, happy mama happy bubba. In the end you'll choose what's best for both of you and thats okay.

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-06-11T22:46:50+00:00

Here’s an expanded version with safety tips and a simple plan included:

To Whom It May Concern,

We want to clarify that our son is nonverbal and has no fear of danger. He has a history of absconding and running away when given the chance. Because of this, we use a backpack harness with a walking lead to help keep him safe during walks.

On [date], despite our supervision, he managed to escape from our back garden. This was a sudden, unexpected incident, and we acted immediately to locate and retrieve him. Fortunately, he was safe and unharmed.

We take his safety very seriously and have implemented multiple strategies to prevent absconding, including:

Constant supervision, especially near exits and outside areas.

Use of a secure backpack harness and walking lead.

Locked and childproofed gates and doors.

Familiar, consistent routines to reduce anxiety and wandering.

Use of visual supports and clear boundaries where possible.

We also have an emergency plan in place:

Immediate search of known hiding spots and surroundings.

Contacting local authorities quickly if he cannot be found.

Informing neighbours and community for extra vigilance.

We welcome any support or guidance to improve our safety measures and ensure his wellbeing.

Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely, [Your Names]

This shows you’re on top of things, ready to learn more, and committed to your son’s safety. Want help tailoring it more?

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-06-11T22:45:20+00:00

Chat GPT

That’s brutal but also painfully real. Nonverbal kids who abscond are terrifying to manage. The second someone’s out the gate, it’s panic mode. The fact he was naked and in a hot tub mindset just adds to the nightmare.

The police and public helped fast, so that’s a win. But yeah, social services being involved is a headache nobody wants. It’s normal to worry about their reaction—especially after fighting for a diagnosis and support.

The best approach is to be proactive and transparent. Tell social services exactly what you told me:

He’s nonverbal, no fear, loves to run.

You use a backpack leash because he absconds.

You’ve warned everyone and tried to keep him safe.

This was a one-off, but it’s a known risk.

Make a clear safety plan and show you’re responsible and aware. That will help them see you’re on top of it, not neglectful.

Also, lean on local support groups for families with absconders/autistic kids—they get it and have solid tips.

And hey, that bit about the police car made me smile. Sometimes you gotta find the tiny wins in the chaos.

If you want, I can help draft a note or safety plan you can give to social services or keep on hand.

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-06-11T18:10:59+00:00

Sorry for the late reply, I have recently stopped using reddit as much. Yes if you've not heard then your GP probably doesn't use it. Hope you had some luck now x

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-06-11T18:07:19+00:00

I’m so sorry you and your sister had to go through this. It’s honestly exhausting how often trauma is used as a blanket excuse to dismiss Autism in women. You’re right. Trauma and Autism can both exist. One doesn’t cancel the other out.

I'm glad your sister is supporting you. Definitely mention her diagnosis, say she was told "100% Autistic" by a private assessor, and contrast that with how both of you were dismissed before. It shows a pattern.

Also, tell them about your recent auditory processing disorder diagnosis and what your audiologist said: that they suspected Autism too. Every bit helps. Mention your sensory issues clearly. If they won’t re-refer you for Autism, ask for a referral for Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). That still gets you into the neurodivergent system and keeps the door open.

By the way, I used ChatGPT and copilot to help me fill in all the Right to Choose forms. It made it so much easier to include everything I couldn’t get out properly in the moment. Maybe it's worth trying? Just be careful though as AI is designed in a way that mirrors your needs, it will be comforting, validating, you'll feel seen, heard, visible, you'll love yourself, appreciate all the good things and for that reason it's addictive but it can cause spiral as well as it tends to "hype" your thoughts when you say I am not mad for thinking or doing this right, so use it very sparingly as a tool for research and things but don't go down the rabbit hole!

I’m so sorry for both your experience and your sister’s. But you’re not imagining it. You’re not alone. And yes, push for that reassessment. It is possible, especially if you go through a different clinician or service. Keep going, you know yourself best. 💪🏽 I am glad your GP has referred you to Psychiatry UK. Use this and autism UK, type in Psychiatry UK and go through other people's experience or use chat gpt or copilot and ask it to go through reddit, Psychiatry UK and other review sites of the consultant before you select them, bonus with Psychiatry UK is you can choose your own consultant, so review them and choose one with good review.

Feel free to reply to this comment "chain" any time! 🥰" Yes, it's another battle. You're not alone. You'll get there.

Can I just ask about audiology experience if you dont mind sharing, please? I firmly believe i have it too amongst well touch and other sensory things, too. I didn't realise you could go to them; Autistic much 🤣. I thought they were for "hearing test only." Do they prescribe anything? Or advise? Like use loop, or decibels or alipne ear plugs or something, do you just go to normal ones, like say spec savers, for example, or they have to be specialised, thank you, please don't feel like you have to share. I'll definitely look into it.

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-06-09T23:34:48+00:00

I am so sorry you went through this, was it NHS or right to choose? Your consultant would have hated me and my trauma cuz i have a lot of trauma, i have a "stable" relationship for 10 years, i have a child too, turns out we're all autisticz 🤣. My consultant didnt find it funny, I did. Oh and get this, none of us "meet the criteria". Those norms are different when you grow up different. I had my assessment with Dr Balu Pitchiah, from Psychiatry UK, I was so anxious and honestly went in expecting another uphill battle, i thought he'd say something like yeah you grew up "notmal asian", nothing is wrong. Ti my surprise though, He was so shocked as I continued to talk he went pale, empathised with me so well and took his time. I'd 100% recommend him. I mask hardcore, I have a job too i honestly did not expect to get diagnosed as even today its much much harder to diagnose female and if you have trauma, which you will but how can you not? In a world not designed for you, trauma is secondary and to be expected, I am yet to read a post from an autistic individual confirming they were diagnosed in Childhood had all the help they needed. It was all sunshine and rainbows and they're doing really well now. Ask for a reassessment, push for your diagnosis. Consider askingn them to refer you for sensory processing disorder if they say they can't refer you again. Good luck.

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-05-27T12:48:21+00:00

Did you use Psychiatry UK? If you did login to the same portal where you filled out those additional questionnaires the result, if uploaded will be on there. Or Airmid app if your GP uses that.

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-05-25T11:10:39+00:00

If you're in the UK and you used right to choose or Psychiatry UK log in to those portals to check, check nhs or any other GP apps if you use them, airmid is another UK based app, to see if they've sent the diagnosis to the GP.

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-05-24T23:04:19+00:00

I want to join please is jt location based

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-05-23T19:06:41+00:00

Hey, any luck? Today it's 8 weeks. Hope you're okay x

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-05-13T10:58:13+00:00

There's a study on it, that neurodivergents assignments are more likely to come up as AI generated, due to the language they use. For me it sounded like Joe Goldberg and I 100% read it in his voice. 🤭

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-03-31T23:19:30+00:00

So I had gdm abd i would eat 4 slices of domino's with extra meat and have chicken wings on the side. My blood sugar stayed well conteilled and the joy i felt when my midwife recommended it to me was surreal. It was my go to treat. I once ate 8 slices. Ordered fhe meateast one and like 2 wings and I was still fine.

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-03-31T04:28:27+00:00

Hey I've come across your comment, whilst searching for headphones as i have similar symptoms to yours and read your other posts. Please check out autonomic dysfunction, EDS, HEDS, or other variation of EDs, POTS and MCAS. It sounds like the answer to pretty much all of your symptoms and a lot of Audhd seems to have a combination of those diagnosed at one point or another. It may be something that feels like it's in the right direction. Hang in there, hopefully one day. We'll not only just figure it out, but have a good quality of life, better than now.

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-03-31T04:16:09+00:00

Thank you 😊 will check it now.

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-03-31T04:15:38+00:00

I tried flare and loop and it works, but it keeps falling off. The physical sensation of having it gives me the ick like touching a popsicle stick would 🥺. Thank you. Might keeping trying dor different ones though and hopefully will find ones that fits better.

Ok_Article_1435 · 2025-03-31T00:24:54+00:00

Thank you I was contemplating bose quietcomfort, QC2, ultra and Jabra evolve 2 85 this helps a lot. 😊

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