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SammyLouise
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PathStep 11 Compassion hearts577 Forum posts305 Forum upvotes389 Current upvotes389 Age GroupAdult Last activeNovember, 2023 Member sinceAugust 9, 2017
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What are your sensory needs?
Autism Support / by SammyLouise
Last post
 January 3rd, 2024
...See more Hi guys,  So being an adult on the waiting list for an assessment, I've finally begun to accept things about myself. For my whole life, I've hidden my needs and I'm coming to the point where I have accepted my sensory needs and my mental health has improved for it. So, however weird they may be, I wanted to share out loud for the first time, some of the things that bother me.  The things that bother me: 1. Loud Noises (especially loud cars) -> I now have loops which help :) 2. Chewy textures -> I can't stand mushrooms. 3. Light physical contact --> I can't stand light hugs or someone brushing past me. 4. Dry feelings -> I constantly carry hand moisturiser, and have secretively avoided wooden spoons for my whole life. 5. Showering and Brushing my Teeth -> Admitting how difficult this can be to do daily is a huge step for me. And here are the things I do enjoy: 1. Walking in the pouring rain 2. My weighted blanket 3. Jumping to music 4. The sound of rain 5. Scented candles and baths Thank you so much if you've read all of this! I'd love to hear your lists :) 
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Dealing with waiting times for Autism assessment.
Autism Support / by SammyLouise
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 April 2nd, 2023
...See more Hi All, So I live in the UK and I contacted my doctor 10 months ago as I have been struggling my whole life with what I now understand to possibly be autism. I've been referred for an assessment but the wait time is 3 years. My family doesn't seem to understand why I would want a diagnosis but I want to be able to understand myself, not feel like I am odd or weird, and be able to find a community that is accepting of me. The wait feels so long, but I can't afford to go private. Has anyone else dealt with long wait times/ is currently on a waiting list? I just want to feel a little less alone in this!
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