@AutisticMumTo3

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An Autistic, ADHDer mum to 3 young adult autistics, 2 of whom are also ADHDers & are twins. Genderfluid but use my cis pronouns.
I'm on a variety of instances. I'm interested in science, history, archeology, paleontology amongst other things. Completed but failed the final year of a degree in Materials Engineering. Full time unpaid carer & disabled myself. Used to be a Care Assistant working in Nursing Homes.
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Happy Easter to all who celebrate it

Patrick: A Young Traveller Lost - BBC iPlayer

Suicide is far more common amongst Travellers than the settled community.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002jchy/patrick-a-young-traveller-lost

#Suicide
#MentalHealth
#Bullying
#racism
#GRT
#Travellers

Patrick: A Young Traveller Lost

The tragic death of 12-year-old Patrick McDonagh sheds light on the suicide crisis affecting the Traveller community and the broader social and mental health challenges involved.

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Petition · Make Menopause Matter in Healthcare, Employment and Education. - United Kingdom · Change.org
https://www.change.org/p/make-menopause-matter-in-healthcare-employment-and-education-edb6e131-884e-4ac3-8f71-a5639ec5d039?redirect_reason=guest_user

#menopause

Sign the Petition

Make Menopause Matter in Healthcare, Employment and Education.

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Menopause linked to loss of grey matter in the brain, poorer mental health and sleep disturbance | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/menopause-linked-to-loss-of-grey-matter-in-the-brain-poorer-mental-health-and-sleep-disturbance

#menopause

Menopause linked to loss of grey matter in the brain, poorer mental health and sleep disturbance

Menopause is linked to reductions in grey matter volume in key brain regions as well as increased levels of anxiety and depression and difficulties with sleep,

University of Cambridge
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Why autism may not be on a ‘spectrum’ after all

The idea of a single autism spectrum, stretching from mild to severe, may be misleading

The Independent

London crime study reveals huge number of arrested people may have ADHD | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/adhd-london-crime-autism-b2883370.html

#ADHD

London crime study reveals huge number of arrested people may have ADHD

The Independent
The unique health problems that autistic people face as they age | The Independent www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h... #Aging #Menopause #Autistic #Autism #Disabled

The unique health problems tha...
The unique health problems that autistic people face as they age

Menopause, depression and heart disease all hit autistic people differently

The Independent