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
We have an updated #Wintertime Wellbeing Guide from our team, available on our website! Inside, we have tips on keeping well and warm in winter and examples of coping strategies to use in scenarios like social gatherings.
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/our-winterti...
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/our-winterti...
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
We have an updated #Wintertime Wellbeing Guide from our team, available on our website! Inside, we have tips on keeping well and warm in winter and examples of coping strategies to use in scenarios like social gatherings.
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/our-winterti...
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/our-winterti...
One of our free #MentalHealth Guides is on arts, crafts, #autism and mental health. It talks about the benefits of doing them, as well as some of the barriers faces to accessing arts and crafts.
To get a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
To get a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
November 17, 2025 at 9:49 AM
One of our free #MentalHealth Guides is on arts, crafts, #autism and mental health. It talks about the benefits of doing them, as well as some of the barriers faces to accessing arts and crafts.
To get a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
To get a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
One of our free #Christmas resources is a three-week festive planner! It has all the key dates listed including Christmas Day, says which days are Bank Holidays and also has space for writing plans on each date.
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/2025-26-thre...
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/2025-26-thre...
November 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
One of our free #Christmas resources is a three-week festive planner! It has all the key dates listed including Christmas Day, says which days are Bank Holidays and also has space for writing plans on each date.
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/2025-26-thre...
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/2025-26-thre...
We have a range of free strategy guides and resources made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven. They cover topics such as #employment, health, mental health and communication.
To see them all in one place, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/gu...
To see them all in one place, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/gu...
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We have a range of free strategy guides and resources made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven. They cover topics such as #employment, health, mental health and communication.
To see them all in one place, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/gu...
To see them all in one place, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/gu...
There is a consultation from West Yorkshire Combined Authority on redesigning buses in #WestYorkshire! As part of that, there's an online survey and an in-person event at Bradford Interchange next Wednesday.
For more information on both, please visit www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/onboardbuses
For more information on both, please visit www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/onboardbuses
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
There is a consultation from West Yorkshire Combined Authority on redesigning buses in #WestYorkshire! As part of that, there's an online survey and an in-person event at Bradford Interchange next Wednesday.
For more information on both, please visit www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/onboardbuses
For more information on both, please visit www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/onboardbuses
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