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very few support groups for late diagnosed autistic women

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allthebestmumsusethefword · 27/03/2023 00:36

Is it because we mainly like to stick to who we know already or is it lack of funding/lack of confidence in starting a new group? Nothing I can find in any parts of Norfolk via search engine. I'm not on any social media due to anxiety pressures so perhaps I'm missing out on small groups that may be advertised there.

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allthebestmumsusethefword · 27/03/2023 00:37

made a mistake with the end of the title of this thread and have reported it to edit title correctly

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Nowwhat123 · 27/03/2023 12:31

Hello I'd attend a support group but I wouldn't start one just the idea makes me feel anxious really.

I'm the same as you no social media for me it's because I'd see all the stuff people were doing in their lives and feel like a failure.

Sorry I have no idea how you'd find out to be honest x

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allthebestmumsusethefword · 27/03/2023 14:12

okay thankyou for replying 🤩very helpful to get your view. yes I'm the same, but I know it's going to have to be me to start one up here if I can.

What sort of things would you personally like to see/have in a group...just chatting or some non pressured activities at the group to help with anxiety of everyone attending?

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Nowwhat123 · 27/03/2023 14:47

Hi me and one of my children attend an autism support group and that basically has lots of things to do craft activities and colouring also figets and a quiet area and also a gaming system so you can pick and choose what you do. I like the colouring and art based stuff as I'm not always in the mood to be involved in chatting etc.

Good luck with starting a group up I really do think these type of groups are beneficial 🙂

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allthebestmumsusethefword · 27/03/2023 14:50

hi there thankyou 🤩 this sounds wonderful! i was thinking crafty activities for sure as that's really calming and I love the idea of gaming and quieter areas too. thankyou again!

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SummerDawn2000 · 22/06/2023 00:33

This sounds really cool. I’d be more than happy to help set this up. Gaming and colouring and chatting seem really nice and non pressured. I’m also an autistic woman in norfolk. I know this is v forward but if anyone need a chat or whatever pm

WeirdPookah · 22/06/2023 10:47

All I was offered was Zoom meeting to talk with others.

My husband was diagnosed before Covid and he got several weeks worth of informal group meetings with other newly diagnosed people.

And that was after telling them in my assessment how freaked out I am talking on Zoom and even walked out on a crazy Halloween one when my inlaws insisted on dressing up, getting my children to dress up to talk. I refused to dress up!

AshGirl · 24/06/2023 07:24

This isn't local to you but I thought it sounded like a lovely idea. It's yoga for autistic girls and women 15+

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yoga-session-for-autistic-girls-15-women-and-parentcarers-tickets-657487421577

AshGirl · 24/06/2023 07:33

PS If you have ADHD as well then there are some sessions run by ADHD UK that might be relevant. They have a joint one for autism and ADHD

Pamalot · 27/06/2023 18:19

There’s an ADHD Group for UK Women over 40 but it is on Facebook. Are you on anxiety meds? I have just started and am amazed how much better I feel after 6 weeks.

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