Neurodiversity thread - for all MNetters who are neurodiverse - ASD, ADHD, Dyspraxia and more.

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Welcome one and all to the new thread. A safe haven for MNetters who identify as neurodiverse, diagnosis or not, and those waiting for assessment. Links available in recent threads. Newbies welcome. We just ask that you introduce yourself

Oh yes congratulations crohn!! Yay for a wriggly baby

Polter and Faith,

Does anyone else get themselves totally worked up over accidentally saying the wrong thing?

I was speaking to a mum at DS1's school and her son has an assessment tomorrow (he has two older brothers with autism diagnoses). I told her DS2's assessment is the day after because I got confused with my days. Now, I've realised it's tomorrow and feel like I've lied to her (even though I obviously didn't intentionally lie). I keep going over the conversation in my head and berating myself and I feel like such an idiot even though I know it's not a big deal at all.

BigDamnHero yes I totally do this. And there is nothing anyone can say to make me feel better. That said, I am going to tell you that I really don't think you need to worry - but if you're like me that won't stop the WhirlyCrazyThoughtBrainDance

Yes BDH. I do it all the time. Still have to forgive myself for stuff I said 20+ years ago. I hate lying and even if inadvertently say something which turns out to be untrue I feel awkward!

Yes BDH, all the time. I say or write something, then beat myself up for being an idiot, but then never learn from it.

Polter hopefully they'll understand the difficulties for interviews - they should have adjusted by law for you. The last interview I did they asked me about a project in my CV and said 'Can you tell us how you made sure it was delivered on time?" and I just said 'Umm, I can't really remember . They even tried to ask leading questions to give me a clue but as soon as I blanked that was the end of it.

My dad called me and one of the friends he was meant to visit at the weekend (via staying here for a night) has dropped dead this morning . They only just got married and moved away to a big house nowhere near her family, and her husband said he didn't feel well, they went to A&E and that was it. And even then I still had the thought 'Oh well at least I don't have to buy food for normal people'.

A bin thread!

Polter i am so sorry it was awful. I have still got everything crossed for you - they may have found you very refreshing and hopefully understood that it was a difficult experience for you.

Faith - that sounds hard. I had a big mental health breakdown at the end of my nurse training and i know how hard nursing can be so i think you are amazing!!

BDH - yes I do that too. I ruminate over things i have said and things that others have said

If you're a cake person I have a lovely chocolate mug cake recipe, Polter, ready in 2 minutes, it's very good for the soul
I have it stored in my brain for special occasions.

Probably just as well, they're a bit addictive.

autosticrat

still prefer a parking thread

or twist on a parking thread

I am fascinated by the conjecture on these types of thread - the bin one, not that i've read every post, is a case in point.

sorry about the misspelt name autisticrat

I dont have a microwave either and i wish i coild find an easy mug chocolate recipe that i didnt need the microwave for as they sound amazing

I dont have a microwave either and i wish i coild find an easy mug chocolate recipe that i didnt need the microwave for as they sound amazing

Treat it as experience/a learning opportunity then polter.

You now know that you need to ask for accommodations, if it's something you hadn't thought of before (like the room) then when you get there say 'this room is too hot/what's that noise/can we go somewhere else'

You could also ask to be given a few key questions before the interview so you can prepare your answers and make notes, I went to a job interview once where they did that for all the candidates.

I mean, I really hope they saw past your stress and tears and saw your potential, but if they don't then it hasn't been a waste of time as you'all be more prepared for the next opportunity (and I'm sure there will be one!)

Polter I see you as a super woman compared to me. The courage you find to do these things, not least the driving and stress of parking etc, you should be proud of yourself.

I hope the outcome goes in your favour. I've kind of missed the details of what you are doing and for that I apologise.

Stressful day for you, so chocolate is in order.

I don't understand the spoons thing.