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Re: Hey!

Welcome to the community @NateORlucah it's really nice to have you here! You've taken a brave step joining. The community is a really lovely place here

If you have any questions or need any help finding your way around, just let us know. We're all here to help

Great that you love music, do you have a favourite artist?

Aoife

Re: Recently diagnosed with ASD

Hello @OceanDreaming ! Welcome to the discussion boards - a new diagnosis is usually difficult to navigate but I'm sure you'll find a very welcoming community here

I also want to recommend two charities who work to support autistic individuals, you might also want to look at their websites for community and support around your diagnosis

-Ambitious about Autism is a national charity for children and young people with autism. They provide employment and education services, as well as specialist education and support. They can help to support those with autism to find work experience. They have a range of information and signposting on their website, as well as an online forum where you can discuss anything about autism with others. Their website is https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/

-The National Autistic Society is a charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families. They provide information, support, schools and adult and community services and campaigns for a better world for people on the autism spectrum. You can find local services and have a look at the range of different phonelines the offer on their website www.autism.org.uk.

Former Member

Re: Failure in a good way!

Also wanted to say I absolutely love this perspective - it's a little shift in mind that can change so much for us. Even when we don't succeed at something, we can use the opportunities to learn from what went well and what didn't so that we can grow and learn for the future.

Congrats on entering the competition - i'm sure what you wrote was amazing (even if it didn't win)

Sinead