ARGH Scotland (formerly Autism Rights Group Highland)
@arghscotland.bsky.social
By Autistic People for autistic people - autistic rights group based in Scotland, we are a SCIO: SC054724
ARGH Scotland is excited to announce that we are now a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation SC054724. We are 20 this year & this marks an exciting new chapter in our development as an Autistic led organisation. Thank you to all members and supporters for getting us to where we are today.
November 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
ARGH Scotland is excited to announce that we are now a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation SC054724. We are 20 this year & this marks an exciting new chapter in our development as an Autistic led organisation. Thank you to all members and supporters for getting us to where we are today.
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"It’s essential that autistic people, regardless of age, have a way to communicate. Spoken words should not be valued above other methods, & AAC should never be taken away by parents, teachers, or caregivers. For many autistic people, using alternatives to speech is not a choice – it’s a lifeline."
October 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
"It’s essential that autistic people, regardless of age, have a way to communicate. Spoken words should not be valued above other methods, & AAC should never be taken away by parents, teachers, or caregivers. For many autistic people, using alternatives to speech is not a choice – it’s a lifeline."
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Being “interest-led” isn’t enough.
Monotropism means honouring deep attention, autonomy & sensory safety, not weaponising interests for compliance.
https://autisticrealms.com/why-interest-led-isnt-enough-embracing-monotropism-neuro-affirming-practice/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Monotropism means honouring deep attention, autonomy & sensory safety, not weaponising interests for compliance.
https://autisticrealms.com/why-interest-led-isnt-enough-embracing-monotropism-neuro-affirming-practice/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
October 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Being “interest-led” isn’t enough.
Monotropism means honouring deep attention, autonomy & sensory safety, not weaponising interests for compliance.
https://autisticrealms.com/why-interest-led-isnt-enough-embracing-monotropism-neuro-affirming-practice/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Monotropism means honouring deep attention, autonomy & sensory safety, not weaponising interests for compliance.
https://autisticrealms.com/why-interest-led-isnt-enough-embracing-monotropism-neuro-affirming-practice/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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Nice article about someone realising they are autistic in later life.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
A new start after 60: I realised I had autism – and suddenly my life made sense. I have never been so happy
After decades of loneliness and depression, Cathleen Caffrey had come to think of herself as a bad person. Then she learned about others who had struggled to fit in …
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Nice article about someone realising they are autistic in later life.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Very early start this morning. Off to Edinburgh to give evidence to the Health, Social Care and Sport committee who are running an inquiry into waiting times for assessment and support autism & ADHD:
yourviews.parliament.scot/health/adhd-...
yourviews.parliament.scot/health/adhd-...
ADHD and ASD pathways and support
- Scottish Parliament
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by the Scottish Parliament
yourviews.parliament.scot
September 30, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Very early start this morning. Off to Edinburgh to give evidence to the Health, Social Care and Sport committee who are running an inquiry into waiting times for assessment and support autism & ADHD:
yourviews.parliament.scot/health/adhd-...
yourviews.parliament.scot/health/adhd-...
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In two weeks, we welcome Jang Jiyong (장지용, aka Alvis) of Estas to Edinburgh, to talk about Korea and the status of Autistic people in the country.
We will also talk a bit about AMASE and autism in Scotland.
At the Old College and online, 1pm BST/9pm KST on Saturday 11th October.
luma.com/48s9n2w2
We will also talk a bit about AMASE and autism in Scotland.
At the Old College and online, 1pm BST/9pm KST on Saturday 11th October.
luma.com/48s9n2w2
Korean-Scottish Autistic Cross-Cultural Exchange · Luma
We are welcoming Jang Jiyong (aka Alvis), from Korean Autistic-led organisation Estas, to Edinburgh this October. He'll be giving a talk in person and online -…
luma.com
September 28, 2025 at 7:49 AM
In two weeks, we welcome Jang Jiyong (장지용, aka Alvis) of Estas to Edinburgh, to talk about Korea and the status of Autistic people in the country.
We will also talk a bit about AMASE and autism in Scotland.
At the Old College and online, 1pm BST/9pm KST on Saturday 11th October.
luma.com/48s9n2w2
We will also talk a bit about AMASE and autism in Scotland.
At the Old College and online, 1pm BST/9pm KST on Saturday 11th October.
luma.com/48s9n2w2
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“This administration seems to care a lot about autism as a supposed epidemic,” said Colin Killick, the executive director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. “It does not seem to care much at all about autistic people.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/u...
‘Autism Doesn’t Need a Cure’: Trump’s Message Rankles People Living With the Disability
www.nytimes.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
“This administration seems to care a lot about autism as a supposed epidemic,” said Colin Killick, the executive director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. “It does not seem to care much at all about autistic people.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/u...
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Hey, British Acting Establishment - are you all absolutely determined to break people's hearts by taking the Rowling shilling?
So many people I formerly respected seem to have decided a that a tainted payday is worth more than trans people's lives.
Shame on the lot of 'em.
#Audible
So many people I formerly respected seem to have decided a that a tainted payday is worth more than trans people's lives.
Shame on the lot of 'em.
#Audible
September 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Hey, British Acting Establishment - are you all absolutely determined to break people's hearts by taking the Rowling shilling?
So many people I formerly respected seem to have decided a that a tainted payday is worth more than trans people's lives.
Shame on the lot of 'em.
#Audible
So many people I formerly respected seem to have decided a that a tainted payday is worth more than trans people's lives.
Shame on the lot of 'em.
#Audible
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I have been working on 2 educational animation films about Autistic experiences with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social 's team
We will be premiering these during the Discovery Celebration event.
FREE TICKETS
Thursday 18th September 2025
7–8:45pm Irish/UK time
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/discovery-...
We will be premiering these during the Discovery Celebration event.
FREE TICKETS
Thursday 18th September 2025
7–8:45pm Irish/UK time
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/discovery-...
September 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
I have been working on 2 educational animation films about Autistic experiences with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social 's team
We will be premiering these during the Discovery Celebration event.
FREE TICKETS
Thursday 18th September 2025
7–8:45pm Irish/UK time
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/discovery-...
We will be premiering these during the Discovery Celebration event.
FREE TICKETS
Thursday 18th September 2025
7–8:45pm Irish/UK time
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/discovery-...
remember everyone (in UK) : this is tomorrow (Sunday 7th Sept): www.gov.uk/government/n...
GOV.UK
UK’s Emergency Alert system
The UK government will be carrying out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm.
GOV.UK
UK’s Emergency Alert system
The UK government will be carrying out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm.
UK’s Emergency Alert system
The UK government will be carrying out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm.
www.gov.uk
September 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
remember everyone (in UK) : this is tomorrow (Sunday 7th Sept): www.gov.uk/government/n...
GOV.UK
UK’s Emergency Alert system
The UK government will be carrying out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm.
GOV.UK
UK’s Emergency Alert system
The UK government will be carrying out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm.
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In our recent research on Autistic experiences of assessment in Scotland, with @arghscotland.bsky.social, @semascot.bsky.social and @scottishautism.bsky.social, Edinburgh stood out as having the best experiences, thanks to Number 6.
We have just learned that they have lost funding for this service.
We have just learned that they have lost funding for this service.
New Report Highlights Urgent Need for Change in Autism Assessment Services Across Scotland – ARGH
arghighland.co.uk
August 28, 2025 at 7:03 AM
In our recent research on Autistic experiences of assessment in Scotland, with @arghscotland.bsky.social, @semascot.bsky.social and @scottishautism.bsky.social, Edinburgh stood out as having the best experiences, thanks to Number 6.
We have just learned that they have lost funding for this service.
We have just learned that they have lost funding for this service.
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ICYMI, PLEASE SHARE! Writers! Uncanny Magazine is OPEN to Short Story Submissions from August 25 to September 8! We can't wait to read your stories!!! buff.ly/xB0IZOX
August 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
ICYMI, PLEASE SHARE! Writers! Uncanny Magazine is OPEN to Short Story Submissions from August 25 to September 8! We can't wait to read your stories!!! buff.ly/xB0IZOX
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It’s funny, I was reading a thing about neuro affirming care and bringing up/ working with autistic kids earlier, and I thought:
This is how we should bring up all children.
This is how we should bring up all children.
August 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
It’s funny, I was reading a thing about neuro affirming care and bringing up/ working with autistic kids earlier, and I thought:
This is how we should bring up all children.
This is how we should bring up all children.
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The next meeting of the Cross-Party Group on Autism will take place on Monday, 1st September, 12-2 pm, and we are heading up the presentations!
This meeting will focus on the experiences of racialised autistic people in Scotland...
This meeting will focus on the experiences of racialised autistic people in Scotland...
August 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The next meeting of the Cross-Party Group on Autism will take place on Monday, 1st September, 12-2 pm, and we are heading up the presentations!
This meeting will focus on the experiences of racialised autistic people in Scotland...
This meeting will focus on the experiences of racialised autistic people in Scotland...
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Right now, the National Autistic Taskforce is running a Founder's Award (in honour of my mum) to provide small grants to autistic people based in the UK "to support them in pursuing work that would be in line with Dinah’s previous work and wishes."
nationalautistictaskforce.org.uk/nat-founders...
nationalautistictaskforce.org.uk/nat-founders...
NAT Founders Award
The National Autistic Taskforce was founded in 2018 by Dr Dinah Murray, a well known autistic community member and an independent researcher and campaigner. Dinah died in 2021 and is sadly missed p…
nationalautistictaskforce.org.uk
August 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Right now, the National Autistic Taskforce is running a Founder's Award (in honour of my mum) to provide small grants to autistic people based in the UK "to support them in pursuing work that would be in line with Dinah’s previous work and wishes."
nationalautistictaskforce.org.uk/nat-founders...
nationalautistictaskforce.org.uk/nat-founders...
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Exploring why and how Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) can harm Autistic people.
#Neurodiversity #AutismAcceptance #PBS #DisabilityJustice
https://autisticrealms.com/why-pbs-is-harmful-for-autistic-and-neurodivergent-young-people/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
#Neurodiversity #AutismAcceptance #PBS #DisabilityJustice
https://autisticrealms.com/why-pbs-is-harmful-for-autistic-and-neurodivergent-young-people/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
August 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Exploring why and how Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) can harm Autistic people.
#Neurodiversity #AutismAcceptance #PBS #DisabilityJustice
https://autisticrealms.com/why-pbs-is-harmful-for-autistic-and-neurodivergent-young-people/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
#Neurodiversity #AutismAcceptance #PBS #DisabilityJustice
https://autisticrealms.com/why-pbs-is-harmful-for-autistic-and-neurodivergent-young-people/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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Another call! Colleagues at University of Liverpool seek #autistic participants, their relatives, care/health staff and autistic co-researchers to explore experiences of #cancercare in #NorthWest #England supported by North West Cancer Research. Please see more info and contact details on flyer ⤵️
July 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Another call! Colleagues at University of Liverpool seek #autistic participants, their relatives, care/health staff and autistic co-researchers to explore experiences of #cancercare in #NorthWest #England supported by North West Cancer Research. Please see more info and contact details on flyer ⤵️
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Edinburgh's 6th Autistic Pride Picnic will be held again in The Meadows (in the usual place at the Prince Albert Victor Sundial) from around 2-5pm on the 2nd of August 🧺
This is an opportunity to celebrate autistic identity and the autistic community 🙌
Find out more: amase.org.uk/pride
This is an opportunity to celebrate autistic identity and the autistic community 🙌
Find out more: amase.org.uk/pride
July 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Edinburgh's 6th Autistic Pride Picnic will be held again in The Meadows (in the usual place at the Prince Albert Victor Sundial) from around 2-5pm on the 2nd of August 🧺
This is an opportunity to celebrate autistic identity and the autistic community 🙌
Find out more: amase.org.uk/pride
This is an opportunity to celebrate autistic identity and the autistic community 🙌
Find out more: amase.org.uk/pride
Joseph has finished his walk. Well done and thank you! Also thanks to all who have helped us to raise £1030. Every penny will go to helping Autistic people ❤️ Justgiving page still open here:
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
July 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Joseph has finished his walk. Well done and thank you! Also thanks to all who have helped us to raise £1030. Every penny will go to helping Autistic people ❤️ Justgiving page still open here:
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
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You can protect children without harming minorities - but with the UK government we have I’m sadly unsurprised they have just put in place this conservative legislation.
It’s important to protect children online, but tech firms and legislators must make sure that they don’t lock children out of material they have a right to access – and that the line between “appropriate” and “inappropriate” isn’t discriminatory.
July 25, 2025 at 1:28 PM
You can protect children without harming minorities - but with the UK government we have I’m sadly unsurprised they have just put in place this conservative legislation.
It's day 9 and the end is in sight (kind of), update from Joseph:
"Up a big hill and down a deep valley and now in Kinlochleven"
Massive thanks to all who have donated so far - we reached our target! Still not too late to donate though - every penny helps!
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
"Up a big hill and down a deep valley and now in Kinlochleven"
Massive thanks to all who have donated so far - we reached our target! Still not too late to donate though - every penny helps!
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Help raise £1000 to support Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH) – JustGiving Crowdfunding
Iʼm raising money to support Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH). Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
www.justgiving.com
July 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It's day 9 and the end is in sight (kind of), update from Joseph:
"Up a big hill and down a deep valley and now in Kinlochleven"
Massive thanks to all who have donated so far - we reached our target! Still not too late to donate though - every penny helps!
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
"Up a big hill and down a deep valley and now in Kinlochleven"
Massive thanks to all who have donated so far - we reached our target! Still not too late to donate though - every penny helps!
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
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Day 8 update from Joseph:
‘Perfect Scottish hiking weather today. Overcast but no precipitation, temperature in the mid teens and a gentle breeze to keep the midges away. Now in Glencoe mountain resort campsite.
Only a marathon left of the walk to go!’
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
‘Perfect Scottish hiking weather today. Overcast but no precipitation, temperature in the mid teens and a gentle breeze to keep the midges away. Now in Glencoe mountain resort campsite.
Only a marathon left of the walk to go!’
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
July 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Day 8 update from Joseph:
‘Perfect Scottish hiking weather today. Overcast but no precipitation, temperature in the mid teens and a gentle breeze to keep the midges away. Now in Glencoe mountain resort campsite.
Only a marathon left of the walk to go!’
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
‘Perfect Scottish hiking weather today. Overcast but no precipitation, temperature in the mid teens and a gentle breeze to keep the midges away. Now in Glencoe mountain resort campsite.
Only a marathon left of the walk to go!’
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Day 7 update from Joseph:
‘Only a short-ish walk today, tyndrum to bridge of orchy then knocking off a few more stations on the west Highland line’
And a big thank you to those who have donated; we’ve reached our target - can we exceed it?
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
‘Only a short-ish walk today, tyndrum to bridge of orchy then knocking off a few more stations on the west Highland line’
And a big thank you to those who have donated; we’ve reached our target - can we exceed it?
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Help raise £1000 to support Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH) – JustGiving Crowdfunding
Iʼm raising money to support Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH). Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
www.justgiving.com
July 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Day 7 update from Joseph:
‘Only a short-ish walk today, tyndrum to bridge of orchy then knocking off a few more stations on the west Highland line’
And a big thank you to those who have donated; we’ve reached our target - can we exceed it?
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
‘Only a short-ish walk today, tyndrum to bridge of orchy then knocking off a few more stations on the west Highland line’
And a big thank you to those who have donated; we’ve reached our target - can we exceed it?
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...