Autistic Parents UK
@autisticparentsuk.org
The only national, Autistic-led charity supporting parents who are Autistic themselves, with children of any neurotype. We offer a range of peer support services, events, training and resources: https://www.autisticparentsuk.org/
We appreciate all the support we receive, no matter how big or small ♥️🙏♥️
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November 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
We appreciate all the support we receive, no matter how big or small ♥️🙏♥️
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Even a small donation would make a big difference - if everyone in our Facebook group gave just 50p, this would more than cover what we need.
Another way to support us for free is to like, comment or share this post.
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Another way to support us for free is to like, comment or share this post.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Even a small donation would make a big difference - if everyone in our Facebook group gave just 50p, this would more than cover what we need.
Another way to support us for free is to like, comment or share this post.
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Another way to support us for free is to like, comment or share this post.
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If you are able to help us financially, you can donate via PayPal: www.paypal.com/donat... or contact us for details of how to make a direct payment to our bank account.
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Donate to Autistic Parents UK
Help support Autistic Parents UK by donating or sharing with your friends.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
If you are able to help us financially, you can donate via PayPal: www.paypal.com/donat... or contact us for details of how to make a direct payment to our bank account.
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Our grants don’t cover core running costs, so every donation helps us cover the essentials - so that we can keep supporting Autistic parents.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Our grants don’t cover core running costs, so every donation helps us cover the essentials - so that we can keep supporting Autistic parents.
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This study has been approved by UEL Ethical Committee. Reference Number: 592/U2631802/7-2025
University of East London
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University of East London
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November 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
This study has been approved by UEL Ethical Committee. Reference Number: 592/U2631802/7-2025
University of East London
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University of East London
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Interested?
For more details or to express your interest in taking part, please scan the QR code for more details.
You can also contact me (Raha Niakan - Trainee Clinical Psychologist) via email at u2631802@uel.ac.uk
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For more details or to express your interest in taking part, please scan the QR code for more details.
You can also contact me (Raha Niakan - Trainee Clinical Psychologist) via email at u2631802@uel.ac.uk
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uel.ac.uk
November 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Interested?
For more details or to express your interest in taking part, please scan the QR code for more details.
You can also contact me (Raha Niakan - Trainee Clinical Psychologist) via email at u2631802@uel.ac.uk
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For more details or to express your interest in taking part, please scan the QR code for more details.
You can also contact me (Raha Niakan - Trainee Clinical Psychologist) via email at u2631802@uel.ac.uk
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Is this study for me?
You may be eligible to take part if you:
Are at least 18 years old
Identify as autistic
Have tried to access mental health services in the NHS during the perinatal period
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You may be eligible to take part if you:
Are at least 18 years old
Identify as autistic
Have tried to access mental health services in the NHS during the perinatal period
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November 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Is this study for me?
You may be eligible to take part if you:
Are at least 18 years old
Identify as autistic
Have tried to access mental health services in the NHS during the perinatal period
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You may be eligible to take part if you:
Are at least 18 years old
Identify as autistic
Have tried to access mental health services in the NHS during the perinatal period
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It is hoped that the insights gained will lead to more inclusive support in perinatal mental health services.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
It is hoped that the insights gained will lead to more inclusive support in perinatal mental health services.
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What is this study?
This study aims to explore the lived experience of autistic people who have accessed or tried to access perinatal mental health services in the UK to think about whether the support received was helpful and what might improve these services.
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This study aims to explore the lived experience of autistic people who have accessed or tried to access perinatal mental health services in the UK to think about whether the support received was helpful and what might improve these services.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
What is this study?
This study aims to explore the lived experience of autistic people who have accessed or tried to access perinatal mental health services in the UK to think about whether the support received was helpful and what might improve these services.
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This study aims to explore the lived experience of autistic people who have accessed or tried to access perinatal mental health services in the UK to think about whether the support received was helpful and what might improve these services.
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Seeking Research Participants
We are looking for research participants who identify as autistic and have accessed mental health services in the UK during the perinatal period.
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We are looking for research participants who identify as autistic and have accessed mental health services in the UK during the perinatal period.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Seeking Research Participants
We are looking for research participants who identify as autistic and have accessed mental health services in the UK during the perinatal period.
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We are looking for research participants who identify as autistic and have accessed mental health services in the UK during the perinatal period.
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but if you have any questions or concerns about something we have shared please let us know.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
but if you have any questions or concerns about something we have shared please let us know.
Direct Link: tinyurl.com/3cjf67wy
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Direct Link: tinyurl.com/3cjf67wy
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Find out more about our peer support offering: www.autisticparentsu...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Find out more about our peer support offering: www.autisticparentsu...
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a monthly in person neurodivergent support group & I don't think that would have been possible for me without starting my journey with online one to one peer support from APUK. I feel like I am more resourced & more resourceful now, thanks to this service & it has been incredibly beneficial.”
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November 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
a monthly in person neurodivergent support group & I don't think that would have been possible for me without starting my journey with online one to one peer support from APUK. I feel like I am more resourced & more resourceful now, thanks to this service & it has been incredibly beneficial.”
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My regular one to one peer support calls has helped me to build up a bit of confidence to communicate with people & I think being in a conversation with someone who I feel able to not have to mask with, has really helped me to feel safer in my own skin & I have recently started attending
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November 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
My regular one to one peer support calls has helped me to build up a bit of confidence to communicate with people & I think being in a conversation with someone who I feel able to not have to mask with, has really helped me to feel safer in my own skin & I have recently started attending
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Our full response is now available to read here: www.autisticparentsuk.org/post/autism-...
Autism is Not Caused by Paracetamol: Why Misinformation Harms Autistic People, Parents, and Carers
What does the evidence actually say about paracetamol and autism? An exploration of how misinformation in the media isn't just misleading, but is harmful to Autistic people and their families.
www.autisticparentsuk.org
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Our full response is now available to read here: www.autisticparentsuk.org/post/autism-...
Read more about what the evidence actually says, the harms of misinformation, the deeper problems underlying these types of misleading statements, and why this matters in our latest blog post:
www.autisticparentsu...
#ActuallyAutistic
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www.autisticparentsu...
#ActuallyAutistic
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Autism is Not Caused by Paracetamol: Why Misinformation Harms Autistic People, Parents, and Carers
What does the evidence actually say about paracetamol and autism? An exploration of how misinformation in the media isn't just misleading, but is harmful to Autistic people and their families.
www.autisticparentsuk.org
September 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Read more about what the evidence actually says, the harms of misinformation, the deeper problems underlying these types of misleading statements, and why this matters in our latest blog post:
www.autisticparentsu...
#ActuallyAutistic
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www.autisticparentsu...
#ActuallyAutistic
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When influential figures repeat myths about autism, they amplify long-standing misinformation. This creates fear, fuels stigma, and undermines decades of progress in understanding autism as part of human diversity.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
When influential figures repeat myths about autism, they amplify long-standing misinformation. This creates fear, fuels stigma, and undermines decades of progress in understanding autism as part of human diversity.
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