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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
For #AAW25, we have a blog post about how all of Autism AIM's peer-led groups stand alongside you. It talks about the facilitators' role and how members help each other.
To read more, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/how-autism-a... #SelfAdvocacyWorks
To read more, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/how-autism-a... #SelfAdvocacyWorks
October 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
For #AAW25, we have a blog post about how all of Autism AIM's peer-led groups stand alongside you. It talks about the facilitators' role and how members help each other.
To read more, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/how-autism-a... #SelfAdvocacyWorks
To read more, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/how-autism-a... #SelfAdvocacyWorks
Our health resources include a guide to cervical cancer screening, which has information on symptoms and how to request reasonable adjustments, using #SelfAdvocacy.
To see all our resources in one place, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/he... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
To see all our resources in one place, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/he... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
October 16, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Our health resources include a guide to cervical cancer screening, which has information on symptoms and how to request reasonable adjustments, using #SelfAdvocacy.
To see all our resources in one place, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/he... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
To see all our resources in one place, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/he... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
In her second reel on our Health Access Project, Peer Development Worker Nelly talks about the barriers that some #ActuallyAutistic adults face when trying to use GP services.
She also discusses how we can help you, including with #SelfAdvocacy resources #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek
She also discusses how we can help you, including with #SelfAdvocacy resources #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek
October 15, 2025 at 8:42 AM
In her second reel on our Health Access Project, Peer Development Worker Nelly talks about the barriers that some #ActuallyAutistic adults face when trying to use GP services.
She also discusses how we can help you, including with #SelfAdvocacy resources #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek
She also discusses how we can help you, including with #SelfAdvocacy resources #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek
We have a range of free #SelfAdvocacy and planning resources, made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven.
They include daily and weekly planners, a self-care plan and services profile. To see them, visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
They include daily and weekly planners, a self-care plan and services profile. To see them, visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
October 14, 2025 at 7:49 AM
We have a range of free #SelfAdvocacy and planning resources, made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven.
They include daily and weekly planners, a self-care plan and services profile. To see them, visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
They include daily and weekly planners, a self-care plan and services profile. To see them, visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
In the first of two reels we have made for Advocacy Awareness Week #AAW25, Peer Development Worker Nelly talks about how our Health Access Project can help #ActuallyAutistic adults living in Bradford and Craven to secure their rights to access GP services.
October 13, 2025 at 8:28 AM
In the first of two reels we have made for Advocacy Awareness Week #AAW25, Peer Development Worker Nelly talks about how our Health Access Project can help #ActuallyAutistic adults living in Bradford and Craven to secure their rights to access GP services.
We have a free guide to #autism, sensory needs and #MentalHealth available on our website. It covers areas such as sensory overload and different ways of meeting your sensory needs.
To download a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
To download a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
October 9, 2025 at 7:41 AM
We have a free guide to #autism, sensory needs and #MentalHealth available on our website. It covers areas such as sensory overload and different ways of meeting your sensory needs.
To download a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
To download a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
Next week, we will be posting a few reels about our work for #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek! They will talk about how we can support #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven to get their rights upheld, as well as #SelfAdvocacy.
Watch this space! #AAW25
Watch this space! #AAW25
October 8, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Next week, we will be posting a few reels about our work for #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek! They will talk about how we can support #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven to get their rights upheld, as well as #SelfAdvocacy.
Watch this space! #AAW25
Watch this space! #AAW25