Bradford and Craven Autism AIM
@bradfordautismaim.bsky.social
A service co-led by and run for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven. Part of The Advonet Group.
Find out more at https://bradfordautismaim.org.uk
Find out more at https://bradfordautismaim.org.uk
Over the coming weeks, we will be publishing guides and sharing resources around coping at #Christmas for #ActuallyAutistic adults in #Bradford and #Craven.
To see them all in one place, please either scan the QR code or visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/category/chr...
To see them all in one place, please either scan the QR code or visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/category/chr...
November 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Over the coming weeks, we will be publishing guides and sharing resources around coping at #Christmas for #ActuallyAutistic adults in #Bradford and #Craven.
To see them all in one place, please either scan the QR code or visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/category/chr...
To see them all in one place, please either scan the QR code or visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/category/chr...
As part of our range of #Autism and #MentalHealth resources, we have a guide to sensory needs and mental health.
It talks about areas like sensory overload, its' impact on mental health and how to meet your sensory needs. To get a free PDF copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
It talks about areas like sensory overload, its' impact on mental health and how to meet your sensory needs. To get a free PDF copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
As part of our range of #Autism and #MentalHealth resources, we have a guide to sensory needs and mental health.
It talks about areas like sensory overload, its' impact on mental health and how to meet your sensory needs. To get a free PDF copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
It talks about areas like sensory overload, its' impact on mental health and how to meet your sensory needs. To get a free PDF copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
If you want to be part of our and @leedsautismaim.bsky.social's team, we have a #JobVacancy!
We are hiring a Coordinator to help with tasks such as meeting clients and signposting #ActuallyAutistic adults in our area. More info is at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... #HiringNow #BradfordJobs
We are hiring a Coordinator to help with tasks such as meeting clients and signposting #ActuallyAutistic adults in our area. More info is at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... #HiringNow #BradfordJobs
November 7, 2025 at 9:52 AM
If you want to be part of our and @leedsautismaim.bsky.social's team, we have a #JobVacancy!
We are hiring a Coordinator to help with tasks such as meeting clients and signposting #ActuallyAutistic adults in our area. More info is at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... #HiringNow #BradfordJobs
We are hiring a Coordinator to help with tasks such as meeting clients and signposting #ActuallyAutistic adults in our area. More info is at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... #HiringNow #BradfordJobs
In part two of a series of reels for our Health Access Project, our Peer Development Worker Nelly talks about the barriers that some #ActuallyAutistic adults face in accessing health services: www.youtube.com/shorts/9CfMA...
Advocacy Awareness Week 2025: Autism Health Access Project Part Two
YouTube video by The Advonet Group
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
In part two of a series of reels for our Health Access Project, our Peer Development Worker Nelly talks about the barriers that some #ActuallyAutistic adults face in accessing health services: www.youtube.com/shorts/9CfMA...
Reposted by Bradford and Craven Autism AIM
For #TrusteesWeek, we spoke to Board member Jodie about her journey from being an #advocate to becoming a Trustee.
She also talked about what she likes the most about her role. To read her thoughts, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/11/06/t... #VolunteerLeeds
She also talked about what she likes the most about her role. To read her thoughts, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/11/06/t... #VolunteerLeeds
November 6, 2025 at 9:07 AM
For #TrusteesWeek, we spoke to Board member Jodie about her journey from being an #advocate to becoming a Trustee.
She also talked about what she likes the most about her role. To read her thoughts, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/11/06/t... #VolunteerLeeds
She also talked about what she likes the most about her role. To read her thoughts, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/11/06/t... #VolunteerLeeds
We have a free Services Profile. It can help you to communicate your needs as an #ActuallyAutistic adult when accessing support and/or services.
There are sections for sensory needs, communication and meltdowns and shutdowns.
To get a free copy, go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...
There are sections for sensory needs, communication and meltdowns and shutdowns.
To get a free copy, go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...
November 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
We have a free Services Profile. It can help you to communicate your needs as an #ActuallyAutistic adult when accessing support and/or services.
There are sections for sensory needs, communication and meltdowns and shutdowns.
To get a free copy, go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...
There are sections for sensory needs, communication and meltdowns and shutdowns.
To get a free copy, go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...
If you're #ActuallyAutistic and are worried about #fireworks, there is a guide from the @autisticsociety.bsky.social with useful tips, including blocking out noise preparing for #BonfireNight displays.
To read it, please visit www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-g...
To read it, please visit www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-g...
November 4, 2025 at 9:15 AM
If you're #ActuallyAutistic and are worried about #fireworks, there is a guide from the @autisticsociety.bsky.social with useful tips, including blocking out noise preparing for #BonfireNight displays.
To read it, please visit www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-g...
To read it, please visit www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-g...
Reposted by Bradford and Craven Autism AIM
For #TrusteesWeek, we spoke our three newest Board members! We asked them why they joined The Advonet Group, what they hope to do in their roles and why they like being a Trustee with us.
Read al about what they had to say at advonet.org.uk/2025/11/03/m... #VolunteerLeeds
Read al about what they had to say at advonet.org.uk/2025/11/03/m... #VolunteerLeeds
November 4, 2025 at 8:59 AM
For #TrusteesWeek, we spoke our three newest Board members! We asked them why they joined The Advonet Group, what they hope to do in their roles and why they like being a Trustee with us.
Read al about what they had to say at advonet.org.uk/2025/11/03/m... #VolunteerLeeds
Read al about what they had to say at advonet.org.uk/2025/11/03/m... #VolunteerLeeds
Our latest monthly newsletter is out now! Inside, we have information on our next Mental Health #PeerSupport group, our up-to-date Winter Wellbeing guide and some content we made for #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek!
Read all that and more at mailchi.mp/eec0dc2c314a...
Read all that and more at mailchi.mp/eec0dc2c314a...
November 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Our latest monthly newsletter is out now! Inside, we have information on our next Mental Health #PeerSupport group, our up-to-date Winter Wellbeing guide and some content we made for #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek!
Read all that and more at mailchi.mp/eec0dc2c314a...
Read all that and more at mailchi.mp/eec0dc2c314a...
Reposted by Bradford and Craven Autism AIM
There are a couple of #JobVacancies in our #LearningDisability and @leedsautismaim.bsky.social and @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social teams!
Visit tinyurl.com/advonetjobs or scan the QR code in the reel to find out more #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs
Visit tinyurl.com/advonetjobs or scan the QR code in the reel to find out more #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 AM
There are a couple of #JobVacancies in our #LearningDisability and @leedsautismaim.bsky.social and @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social teams!
Visit tinyurl.com/advonetjobs or scan the QR code in the reel to find out more #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs
Visit tinyurl.com/advonetjobs or scan the QR code in the reel to find out more #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs
Earlier this month, Georgia and Owen from our team went to a conference about #neurodivergence and #employment.
They spoke to a range of organisations in the district and heard from neurodivergent speakers talking about barriers to work. Big thanks to Neurodiverse-Friendly Bradford for inviting us!
They spoke to a range of organisations in the district and heard from neurodivergent speakers talking about barriers to work. Big thanks to Neurodiverse-Friendly Bradford for inviting us!
October 31, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Earlier this month, Georgia and Owen from our team went to a conference about #neurodivergence and #employment.
They spoke to a range of organisations in the district and heard from neurodivergent speakers talking about barriers to work. Big thanks to Neurodiverse-Friendly Bradford for inviting us!
They spoke to a range of organisations in the district and heard from neurodivergent speakers talking about barriers to work. Big thanks to Neurodiverse-Friendly Bradford for inviting us!
Earlier this month, we wrote about how both our and @leedsautismaim.bsky.social's #PeerSupport groups stand alongside you. We do this in a number of ways, including sharing lived experience.
To find out how, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/how-autism-a...
To find out how, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/how-autism-a...
October 30, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Earlier this month, we wrote about how both our and @leedsautismaim.bsky.social's #PeerSupport groups stand alongside you. We do this in a number of ways, including sharing lived experience.
To find out how, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/how-autism-a...
To find out how, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/how-autism-a...
A chance to be part of the Autism AIM team!
We have a #JobVacancy for a Coordinator in our @leedsautismaim.bsky.social and @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social services!
It involves processing referrals, meeting clients and ensuring their needs are met. More details are at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... #LeedsJobs #BradfordJobs #CharityJobs
It involves processing referrals, meeting clients and ensuring their needs are met. More details are at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... #LeedsJobs #BradfordJobs #CharityJobs
October 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A chance to be part of the Autism AIM team!
All our #Autism and #MentalHealth guides are free to download! They cover topics as varied as meltdowns and shutdowns, sensory needs and workplace stress.
To see them all in one place on our website, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
To see them all in one place on our website, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
October 29, 2025 at 8:48 AM
All our #Autism and #MentalHealth guides are free to download! They cover topics as varied as meltdowns and shutdowns, sensory needs and workplace stress.
To see them all in one place on our website, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
To see them all in one place on our website, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
Reposted by Bradford and Craven Autism AIM
There is a new resource that can help #ActuallyAutistic adults to access health services. @autcommstool.bsky.social can support with communicating needs to healthcare professionals.
More information about A.C.T. is on their website at www.autisticcommunicationtool.com
More information about A.C.T. is on their website at www.autisticcommunicationtool.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:38 AM
There is a new resource that can help #ActuallyAutistic adults to access health services. @autcommstool.bsky.social can support with communicating needs to healthcare professionals.
More information about A.C.T. is on their website at www.autisticcommunicationtool.com
More information about A.C.T. is on their website at www.autisticcommunicationtool.com
Earlier this month, our Peer Development Worker Nelly talked about how our #Autism Health Access Project can help to secure your rights to access local GP services in a short video.
www.youtube.com/shorts/7RWCb...
www.youtube.com/shorts/7RWCb...
Advocacy Awareness Week 2025: Autism Health Access Project Part 1
YouTube video by The Advonet Group
www.youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Earlier this month, our Peer Development Worker Nelly talked about how our #Autism Health Access Project can help to secure your rights to access local GP services in a short video.
www.youtube.com/shorts/7RWCb...
www.youtube.com/shorts/7RWCb...
Reposted by Bradford and Craven Autism AIM
We are #HiringNow for a Support Worker in our #LearningDisability Day Opportunities service! It's a part-time job involving supporting our members in groups and activities.
More information on this #JobVacancy is available at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/27/j... #LeedsJobs #YorkshireJobs #CharityJobs
More information on this #JobVacancy is available at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/27/j... #LeedsJobs #YorkshireJobs #CharityJobs
October 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We are #HiringNow for a Support Worker in our #LearningDisability Day Opportunities service! It's a part-time job involving supporting our members in groups and activities.
More information on this #JobVacancy is available at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/27/j... #LeedsJobs #YorkshireJobs #CharityJobs
More information on this #JobVacancy is available at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/27/j... #LeedsJobs #YorkshireJobs #CharityJobs
Our November newsletter is out next Monday! To see what news we have published for #ActuallyAutistic adults living in Bradford and Craven in all previous editions, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/about/newsle...
October 27, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Our November newsletter is out next Monday! To see what news we have published for #ActuallyAutistic adults living in Bradford and Craven in all previous editions, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/about/newsle...
Reposted by Bradford and Craven Autism AIM
We’re deeply concerned by the recent rise in racially motivated protests and attacks targeting charities. These acts have no place in our society.
October 27, 2025 at 8:37 AM
We’re deeply concerned by the recent rise in racially motivated protests and attacks targeting charities. These acts have no place in our society.
On the last Tuesday of the month, @mesmac.bsky.social run their Neuro-Queer group for #neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ adults living in #Bradford. It's free to attend and runs from 4pm-6pm.
For info on joining, please email Char at c.dodsworth@mesmac.co.uk
For info on joining, please email Char at c.dodsworth@mesmac.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
On the last Tuesday of the month, @mesmac.bsky.social run their Neuro-Queer group for #neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ adults living in #Bradford. It's free to attend and runs from 4pm-6pm.
For info on joining, please email Char at c.dodsworth@mesmac.co.uk
For info on joining, please email Char at c.dodsworth@mesmac.co.uk
You can find all the reels we have made for Healthy Minds, as well as our latest short videos on our Health Access Project in one place!
To see all of them, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/vi...
To see all of them, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/vi...
October 23, 2025 at 8:41 AM
You can find all the reels we have made for Healthy Minds, as well as our latest short videos on our Health Access Project in one place!
To see all of them, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/vi...
To see all of them, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/vi...
Our next online #MentalHealth Peer Support Group is in a couple of weeks! For the next session, we will be talking about wintertime wellbeing.
It's free to join and for #ActuallyAutistic adults living in Bradford and Craven. Read more about the group at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/services/men...
It's free to join and for #ActuallyAutistic adults living in Bradford and Craven. Read more about the group at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/services/men...
October 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our next online #MentalHealth Peer Support Group is in a couple of weeks! For the next session, we will be talking about wintertime wellbeing.
It's free to join and for #ActuallyAutistic adults living in Bradford and Craven. Read more about the group at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/services/men...
It's free to join and for #ActuallyAutistic adults living in Bradford and Craven. Read more about the group at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/services/men...
Reposted by Bradford and Craven Autism AIM
At events, meetings and in documents, we've heard a lot of people discuss #neurodiversity and neurodivergence. In a blog post from the AIM, we talk about the importance of using the right words and what we and the wider Advonet Group mean by neurodivergence.
October 22, 2025 at 8:41 AM
At events, meetings and in documents, we've heard a lot of people discuss #neurodiversity and neurodivergence. In a blog post from the AIM, we talk about the importance of using the right words and what we and the wider Advonet Group mean by neurodivergence.
One of our free #SelfAdvocacy and planning tools is a #SelfCare plan. It can be useful for helping with looking after yourself if you're feeling down.
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...
October 21, 2025 at 8:54 AM
One of our free #SelfAdvocacy and planning tools is a #SelfCare plan. It can be useful for helping with looking after yourself if you're feeling down.
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...
The Healthy Minds team are hiring a Communications and Engagement Manager! The role involves working on their content including reels for social media and their website.
More info from @bdcmind.bsky.social is at mindinbradford.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoa...
More info from @bdcmind.bsky.social is at mindinbradford.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoa...
October 20, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The Healthy Minds team are hiring a Communications and Engagement Manager! The role involves working on their content including reels for social media and their website.
More info from @bdcmind.bsky.social is at mindinbradford.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoa...
More info from @bdcmind.bsky.social is at mindinbradford.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoa...