Leeds Autism AIM
@leedsautismaim.bsky.social
A free service co-led by and run for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Leeds. Part of The Advonet Group.
Learn more about us at https://leedsautismaim.org.uk
Learn more about us at https://leedsautismaim.org.uk
To help prepare for #Christmas and #NewYear, we have put together a three-week planner covering important dates! It has space for writing plans and says which days are and are not Bank Holidays.
If you want a free copy, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/11/11/2...
If you want a free copy, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/11/11/2...
November 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
To help prepare for #Christmas and #NewYear, we have put together a three-week planner covering important dates! It has space for writing plans and says which days are and are not Bank Holidays.
If you want a free copy, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/11/11/2...
If you want a free copy, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/11/11/2...
On Tuesday morning, there is a consultation on how changes to Fearnville Leisure Centre in #Leeds can make it more accessible for #neurodivergent people.
If you would like to join, please email Phil at Philip.Chan@leeds.gov.uk. More about the redevelopment is here: news.leeds.gov.uk/news/approva...
If you would like to join, please email Phil at Philip.Chan@leeds.gov.uk. More about the redevelopment is here: news.leeds.gov.uk/news/approva...
Approval granted to replace ageing leisure centre with state-of-the-art sports hub
Plans to transform an ageing leisure centre site into a new state-of-the-art sports and wellbeing hub have been approved by members of Leeds City Council’s north and east plans panel.
news.leeds.gov.uk
November 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
On Tuesday morning, there is a consultation on how changes to Fearnville Leisure Centre in #Leeds can make it more accessible for #neurodivergent people.
If you would like to join, please email Phil at Philip.Chan@leeds.gov.uk. More about the redevelopment is here: news.leeds.gov.uk/news/approva...
If you would like to join, please email Phil at Philip.Chan@leeds.gov.uk. More about the redevelopment is here: news.leeds.gov.uk/news/approva...
Our next Drop-In #Autism Hub is on Tuesday from 4pm-7pm at the Community Wellbeing Hub in Chapeltown. It is for #ActuallyAutistic adults living in #Leeds and free to attend.
Find out what the Hub's about, what we offer there and how to make a referral to us at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/11/06/d...
Find out what the Hub's about, what we offer there and how to make a referral to us at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/11/06/d...
November 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Our next Drop-In #Autism Hub is on Tuesday from 4pm-7pm at the Community Wellbeing Hub in Chapeltown. It is for #ActuallyAutistic adults living in #Leeds and free to attend.
Find out what the Hub's about, what we offer there and how to make a referral to us at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/11/06/d...
Find out what the Hub's about, what we offer there and how to make a referral to us at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/11/06/d...
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In three weeks' time, we will be at @forumcentral.bsky.social 's #TheSelfCareExchange2025!
It is from 11am-3pm at Kirkgate Market and will have information on digital and face-to-face health and wellbeing services. The event is free to attend and will also have a confidential sexual health drop-in.
It is from 11am-3pm at Kirkgate Market and will have information on digital and face-to-face health and wellbeing services. The event is free to attend and will also have a confidential sexual health drop-in.
November 7, 2025 at 9:08 AM
In three weeks' time, we will be at @forumcentral.bsky.social 's #TheSelfCareExchange2025!
It is from 11am-3pm at Kirkgate Market and will have information on digital and face-to-face health and wellbeing services. The event is free to attend and will also have a confidential sexual health drop-in.
It is from 11am-3pm at Kirkgate Market and will have information on digital and face-to-face health and wellbeing services. The event is free to attend and will also have a confidential sexual health drop-in.
Would you like to join our team? If so, we have a #JobVacancy for a new Coordinator!
The role involves meeting clients, planning #Autism Hubs and signposting for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Leeds, Bradford and Craven.
More info is at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs
The role involves meeting clients, planning #Autism Hubs and signposting for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Leeds, Bradford and Craven.
More info is at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs
November 6, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Would you like to join our team? If so, we have a #JobVacancy for a new Coordinator!
The role involves meeting clients, planning #Autism Hubs and signposting for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Leeds, Bradford and Craven.
More info is at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs
The role involves meeting clients, planning #Autism Hubs and signposting for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Leeds, Bradford and Craven.
More info is at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs
There are free strategy guides made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults on our website! They cover a range of areas, including #employment, health and communication.
To see them all, please go to leedsautismaim.org.uk/resources/se...
To see them all, please go to leedsautismaim.org.uk/resources/se...
November 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
There are free strategy guides made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults on our website! They cover a range of areas, including #employment, health and communication.
To see them all, please go to leedsautismaim.org.uk/resources/se...
To see them all, please go to leedsautismaim.org.uk/resources/se...
Our latest monthly newsletter is out now! Inside November's edition, there are updates on #volunteering opportunities with us, our Coordinator job vacancy, content we made for #AAW25 and a report from #AutistiCon.
Read all that and more at mailchi.mp/e053bd9bc1f4...
Read all that and more at mailchi.mp/e053bd9bc1f4...
November 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Our latest monthly newsletter is out now! Inside November's edition, there are updates on #volunteering opportunities with us, our Coordinator job vacancy, content we made for #AAW25 and a report from #AutistiCon.
Read all that and more at mailchi.mp/e053bd9bc1f4...
Read all that and more at mailchi.mp/e053bd9bc1f4...
If you're #ActuallyAutistic and struggle to cope with #fireworks, @autisticsociety.bsky.social have a guide about firework displays and #BonfireNight.
It includes tips on both blocking out noise and staying safe. To see it, please visit www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-g...
It includes tips on both blocking out noise and staying safe. To see it, please visit www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-g...
November 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
If you're #ActuallyAutistic and struggle to cope with #fireworks, @autisticsociety.bsky.social have a guide about firework displays and #BonfireNight.
It includes tips on both blocking out noise and staying safe. To see it, please visit www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-g...
It includes tips on both blocking out noise and staying safe. To see it, please visit www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-g...
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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...
Our #ActuallyAutistic-led Groups timetable for this month is out now! All our groups are run by and for autistic adults in #Leeds and free to join.
Find out more about them at leedsautismaim.org.uk/our-services...
Find out more about them at leedsautismaim.org.uk/our-services...
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Our #ActuallyAutistic-led Groups timetable for this month is out now! All our groups are run by and for autistic adults in #Leeds and free to join.
Find out more about them at leedsautismaim.org.uk/our-services...
Find out more about them at leedsautismaim.org.uk/our-services...
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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
If you went to #AutistiCon in Leeds earlier this month, we'd love to hear from you!
There is a short feedback survey where you can share your thoughts on why you attended and if you thought AutistiCon and the venue were accessible.
To take it, please visit forms.office.com/e/QcrfJdqNGp
There is a short feedback survey where you can share your thoughts on why you attended and if you thought AutistiCon and the venue were accessible.
To take it, please visit forms.office.com/e/QcrfJdqNGp
October 31, 2025 at 9:37 AM
If you went to #AutistiCon in Leeds earlier this month, we'd love to hear from you!
There is a short feedback survey where you can share your thoughts on why you attended and if you thought AutistiCon and the venue were accessible.
To take it, please visit forms.office.com/e/QcrfJdqNGp
There is a short feedback survey where you can share your thoughts on why you attended and if you thought AutistiCon and the venue were accessible.
To take it, please visit forms.office.com/e/QcrfJdqNGp
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The November timetable for our Community #Advocacy Hubs in #Leeds is out now!
The Hubs are in Seacroft, Chapeltown, Armley and Beeston.
More details about what our Community Advocacy service can do for you at the Hubs are here: advonet.org.uk/services/com...
The Hubs are in Seacroft, Chapeltown, Armley and Beeston.
More details about what our Community Advocacy service can do for you at the Hubs are here: advonet.org.uk/services/com...
October 31, 2025 at 9:12 AM
The November timetable for our Community #Advocacy Hubs in #Leeds is out now!
The Hubs are in Seacroft, Chapeltown, Armley and Beeston.
More details about what our Community Advocacy service can do for you at the Hubs are here: advonet.org.uk/services/com...
The Hubs are in Seacroft, Chapeltown, Armley and Beeston.
More details about what our Community Advocacy service can do for you at the Hubs are here: advonet.org.uk/services/com...
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We did it 🎉
Thank you to everyone who has signed and shared the petition so far. The government will now provide a response to the petition.
The new goal is now 100,000 for it to be considered for debate in parliament. Please keep sharing.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Thank you to everyone who has signed and shared the petition so far. The government will now provide a response to the petition.
The new goal is now 100,000 for it to be considered for debate in parliament. Please keep sharing.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
October 31, 2025 at 9:29 AM
We did it 🎉
Thank you to everyone who has signed and shared the petition so far. The government will now provide a response to the petition.
The new goal is now 100,000 for it to be considered for debate in parliament. Please keep sharing.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Thank you to everyone who has signed and shared the petition so far. The government will now provide a response to the petition.
The new goal is now 100,000 for it to be considered for debate in parliament. Please keep sharing.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
As well as our guides to Personal Independence Payment #PIP, we also have free guides on a range of #autism and #MentalHealth topics! They include meltdowns and shutdowns, parenting, sensory needs and boundaries!
To see them all in one place, please go to leedsautismaim.org.uk/our-services...
To see them all in one place, please go to leedsautismaim.org.uk/our-services...
October 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
As well as our guides to Personal Independence Payment #PIP, we also have free guides on a range of #autism and #MentalHealth topics! They include meltdowns and shutdowns, parenting, sensory needs and boundaries!
To see them all in one place, please go to leedsautismaim.org.uk/our-services...
To see them all in one place, please go to leedsautismaim.org.uk/our-services...
An opportunity to work with our 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
An opportunity to work with our team!
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
We have new #Volunteering opportunities! Later this autumn, we will be offering free training for anyone who wants to be an #Autism Mentor or Peer Support Volunteer.
Read more about what the roles and training involve and how to sign up at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/07/p... #VolunteerLeeds
Read more about what the roles and training involve and how to sign up at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/07/p... #VolunteerLeeds
October 28, 2025 at 9:40 AM
We have new #Volunteering opportunities! Later this autumn, we will be offering free training for anyone who wants to be an #Autism Mentor or Peer Support Volunteer.
Read more about what the roles and training involve and how to sign up at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/07/p... #VolunteerLeeds
Read more about what the roles and training involve and how to sign up at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/07/p... #VolunteerLeeds
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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
At our next Drop-In #Autism Hub in Leeds, we are serving hot soup and a few snacks to visitors, including some vegan and gluten-free options.
It is open tomorrow from 4pm-7pm at the Community Wellbeing Hub in Chapeltown.
It is open tomorrow from 4pm-7pm at the Community Wellbeing Hub in Chapeltown.
October 27, 2025 at 9:07 AM
At our next Drop-In #Autism Hub in Leeds, we are serving hot soup and a few snacks to visitors, including some vegan and gluten-free options.
It is open tomorrow from 4pm-7pm at the Community Wellbeing Hub in Chapeltown.
It is open tomorrow from 4pm-7pm at the Community Wellbeing Hub in Chapeltown.
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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.
Our next Drop-In #Autism Hub is on Tuesday from 4pm-7pm. It is for #ActuallyAutistic adults living in Leeds who get little or no funded support and is free to attend.
Find out what happens at the Hub and how to get there at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/13/d...
Find out what happens at the Hub and how to get there at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/13/d...
October 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Our next Drop-In #Autism Hub is on Tuesday from 4pm-7pm. It is for #ActuallyAutistic adults living in Leeds who get little or no funded support and is free to attend.
Find out what happens at the Hub and how to get there at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/13/d...
Find out what happens at the Hub and how to get there at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/13/d...
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In case you missed the news, our contract to provide #advocacy in #Leeds has been renewed!
We will continue to help people in our area get their voice heard and rights upheld. Read more about this at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/15/a...
We will continue to help people in our area get their voice heard and rights upheld. Read more about this at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/15/a...
October 24, 2025 at 8:17 AM
In case you missed the news, our contract to provide #advocacy in #Leeds has been renewed!
We will continue to help people in our area get their voice heard and rights upheld. Read more about this at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/15/a...
We will continue to help people in our area get their voice heard and rights upheld. Read more about this at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/15/a...
As part of Leeds International Concert Season, there is a relaxed performance of ambient music from two classical musicians.
It's on Wednesday 29th October from 1:05pm at Leeds Conservatoire. More details are here: www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk/whats-on/rel...
It's on Wednesday 29th October from 1:05pm at Leeds Conservatoire. More details are here: www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk/whats-on/rel...
Relaxed Performance: Pro Corda — A debut performance of original ambient music; classical musicians Aura (Laura Westcott) and Andrew Quartermain present their specially written music designed to give ...
A debut performance of original ambient music; classical musicians Aura (Laura Westcott) and Andrew Quartermain present their specially written music designed to give listeners a sense of escape in se...
www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 8:26 AM
As part of Leeds International Concert Season, there is a relaxed performance of ambient music from two classical musicians.
It's on Wednesday 29th October from 1:05pm at Leeds Conservatoire. More details are here: www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk/whats-on/rel...
It's on Wednesday 29th October from 1:05pm at Leeds Conservatoire. More details are here: www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk/whats-on/rel...