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Cos Michael
@cosmichael.bsky.social
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Autistic autism & ageing consultant.
Contact me for training & conference speaking.
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#AutisticElders #ActuallyAutistic #Poetry
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#Autistic adults (aged 50+) meet up group. Our next online session is 11am-noon on Thursday 13th November. It's an informal peer group chat. All autistic (incl self diagnosed) people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Poster for Autistic adults (aged 50+) online meet up group dates & topics. All on Thursdays, from 11am - noon. Oct 16th Shame, not guilt Nov 13th Allism: what is it? Dec 11th Home as a haven Informal chats, hosted by A2ndVoice & facilitated by Cos Michael Poster for Autistic adults (aged 50+) online meet up group dates & topics. All on Thursdays, from 11am - noon. Nov 13th Allism: what is it? Dec 11th Home as a haven Informal chats, hosted by A2ndVoice & facilitated by Cos Michael
November 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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I'm doing this talk on Friday 31st Oct. Preparing for it reminded me how much a period of burnout has set me back. That can happen to any of us. But now I should re-start taking my own advice.
#AutisticElders #Autism #AutismAgeing #Autistic
Poster for Brighter Living Fair, for autistic people aged 50+, without learning disabilities. Fri 31st Oct. At Devas Club, 2a, Stormont Rd, Battersea SW11 5EN Includes presentation by Cos Michael, 'Getting Physical: The benefits of moving more. At 12-12.45pm.
October 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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#Autistic adults (aged 50+) meet up group. Our next online session is 11am-noon on Thursday 16th October. It's an informal peer group chat. All autistic (incl self diagnosed) people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#AutisticElders #Autism
Poster for Autistic adults (aged 50+) online meet up group dates & topics. All on Thursdays, from 11am - noon. Oct 16th Shame, not guilt Nov 13th Allism: what is it? Dec 11th Home as a haven Informal chats, hosted by A2ndVoice & facilitated by Cos Michael
October 14, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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#Autistic adults (aged 50+) meet up group. Here's the poster for our next 3 online sessions. Not a lecture, but an informal peer group chat. All autistic (incl self diagnosed) people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#AutisticElders #Autism
Poster for Autistic adults (aged 50+) online meet up group dates & topics. Oct 16th Shame, not guilt Nov 13th Allism: what is it? Dec 11th Home as a haven Informal chats, hosted by A2ndVoice & facilitated by Cos Michael
October 3, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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What instructions will the Gov issue, to upload the digital ID card onto my phone? Until they supply me with a smartphone & pay for it's upkeep, they can forget it. Even if they did, I'd still choose not to carry a smartphone.
Image of a NOKIA TA 1551. Not a smartphone.
September 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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The monthly peer chat group, exclusively for older #autistic people, is on this Thur Sept 4th, 11am-noon. It's an #AutisticElders peer group chat, not a lecture. This month's theme is Autistic elders in non-autistic groups. It's free, but register at
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Poster for Autistic adults meet up- 50+ yrs group. Dates & discussion theme: Autistic elders in non-autistic groups. Free, but register first Thursday 4th Sept. 11am - noon. Facilitated by Cos Michael
September 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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There's a change of date for the monthly peer chat group, exclusively for older #autistic people. Instead of Thursday 14th Aug, it'll be on Thur Sept 4th. We'll chat about being autistic elders, in non-autistic groups. It's free, but register at
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Poster for Autistic Adults meet up group. August 14th date is cancelled. New date is Thursday September 4th at 11am on Zoom. Theme: Autistic elders in non-autistic groups.
August 9, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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This morning, Thursday 17th July, 11-noon. Monthly peer chat group, exclusively for older #autistic people. It's free, but register first, to get in.
Poster for Autistic adults meet up- 50+ yrs group. Dates & discussion theme: Sexuality & Relationships. Free, but register first Thursday July 17th. 11am - noon. Facilitated by Cos Michael
July 17, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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This Thursday, 11am-12, our #AutisticElders online chat is about sexuality & relationships. It's a relaxed hour of peer group chat, exclusively for #autistic pple aged 50+ yrs. Hosted by #A2ndVoice. It's free, but you must register to join. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Poster for Autistic adults meet up- 50+ yrs group. Dates & discussion theme: Sexuality & Relationships. Free, but register first Thursday July 17th. 11am - noon. Facilitated by Cos Michael
July 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Researchers at the Uni of Manchester are inviting #autistic people aged 55+ to participate in a research project. This will help them understand how life is like in a world not designed for #AutisticElders. To find out more please contact:
Rebecca.stapleton-2@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk
This study involves taking part in a one to one interview about your experiences and challenges that you have faced as an older autistic adult, and how you have adapted and coped. You can take part online over Microsoft Teams by speaking or using the chat function, by telephone, or in person at The University of Manchester. Interviews will last approximately 1 hour. To find out more please contact: Rebecca.stapleton-2@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk This project has been reviewed and approved by the University of Manchester Research Ethics Committee.
June 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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This Thursday, 11am-12, our #AutisticElders online chat is about Complex PTSD, which many older #autistic ppl suffer. It's a relaxed hour of peer group chat, exclusively for #autistic pple aged 50+ yrs. Hosted by #A2ndVoice. It's free, but you must register to join. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Poster for Autistic adults meet up- 50+ yrs group. Dates & discussion theme: Complex PTSD in older autistic people Thursday June 12th. 11am - noon. Facilitated by Cos Michael
June 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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This Thursday's #AutisticElders monthly online chat is about Negative responses to late autism diagnosis. It's a relaxed hour of peer group chat, exclusively for #Older #autistic people (aged 50+ yrs). Hosted by #A2ndVoice. It's free, but you must register to join.
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Poster for Autistic adults meet up 50+ group. Dates & discussion themes: May 15th. Negative responses to late autism diagnosis June 12th. CPTSD and older autistic people July 17th. Sexuality & relationships August 14th. Autistic elders in non-autistic groups. Free online events. Text for link: 07947 198 362
May 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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New dates & themes for #AutisticElders monthly online chat, hosted by #A2ndVoice. A peer group exclusively for #Older #autistic people. It's free, but you must register to join.
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After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email containing info about joining the meeting.
Poster for Autistic adults meet up 50+ group. Dates & discussion themes: May 15th. Negative responses to late autism diagnosis June 12th. CPTSD and older autistic people July 17th. Sexuality & relationships August 14th. Autistic elders in non-autistic groups. Free online events. Text for link: 07947 198 362
May 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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If you're #autistic & aged over 50, you can register for Thursday's chat. (17th April, 11am-12. Free) It's a relaxed safe space for older autistic people to meet each other. We'll be chatting about Processing pre-diagnosis life- something most late diagnosed #autistic pple go through
#AutisticElders
#A2ndVoice Autistic Adults Aged 50+ Years Meet up. Thur 17th April, from 11am-noon. For autistic people aged 50+ years,. The theme is Processing pre-diagnosis life. It's free, but you must register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdeyrrzsoHtH9VUVg37CPtp_fcioUMz4W#/registration
April 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Our #A2ndVoice chat for #AutisticElders is on Thur 13th March, from 11am-noon. If you're #autistic & aged 50+ years, you're welcome. This month we'll chat about Managing wellbeing. It's not a lecture or class, it's an informal chat. It's free, but you must register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#A2ndVoice Autistic Adults Aged 50+ Years Meet up. Thur 13th March, from 11am-noon. For autistic people aged 50+ years,. The theme is Managing wellbeing. It's free, but you must register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdeyrrzsoHtH9VUVg37CPtp_fcioUMz4W#/registration
March 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Our #A2ndVoice chat for #AutisticElders is tomorrow, Thur 12th Feb, from 11am-noon. If you're #autistic & aged 50+ years, you're welcome. We'll chat about Reactions to a late diagnosis, focusing on other ppl's reactions. It's free, but you must register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#A2ndVoice Autistic Adults Aged 50+ Years Meet up. Thur 12th Feb, from 11am-noon. For autistic people aged 50+ years,. The theme is Reactions to a late diagnosis, focusing on other ppl's reactions. It's free, but you must register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdeyrrzsoHtH9VUVg37CPtp_fcioUMz4W#/registration
February 11, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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#AutisticElders- save the date. @A2ndVoice Meet Up 50+ Group. Safe space for older #autistic adults with theme to get started. It's a peer group chat, not a class. Jan 23rd, 11am- 12. Theme: Setting personal goals
Free, but register at: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Poster for Autistic adults aged 50+online meeting group. All at 11am-noon. Text for link: 07947198362 Themes & Dates: Thur 23rd Jan Setting personal goals Thur 13th Feb Negative responses to late autism diagnosis Thur 13th March Managing wellbeing Thur 17th April Processing pre-diagnosis life
January 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Thursday's #A2ndVoice #AutisticElders online chat is from 11am until noon. The theme is 'Planning Festivities'. It won't be about how to cook a turkey.
If you register in advance, you'll get an email on Thursday morning, with a link to join. It's free.
Register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Poster for A2ndVoice's Autistic Elders online meet up, at 11am on Thur 12th Dec. Theme: Planning Festivities. Register in advance, to get an email on Thursday morning, with a link to join. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdeyrrzsoHtH9VUVg37CPtp_fcioUMz4W#/registration
December 10, 2024 at 5:43 PM
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I saw these benches in Gdansk - made for people wanting to enjoy being outside & alone with a book. Creative public design.
Public bench in Poland. Metal frame with wooden slats. Designed like a lounger for one person.
December 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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Calling #AutisticElders aged 50ish+. This Thur 14th Nov, @A2ndvoiceCic chat is from 11am- noon. We'll be chatting about All Things Artistic. It's free! Register in advance & you'll get an email on Thursday morning, with a link to join. Register at:
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#Autistic #Autism
Poster for A2nd Voice Autistic Elders online chat. Thur 14th Nov, 11am -12.
November 12, 2024 at 8:59 AM
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I'll be at the Brighter Living Fair today, talking about #older #autistic people. If you're interested in #autism & #ageing, come along if you can. There'll be slides, Q&A's & the chance to meet each other.
#AutisticElders
Poster for Brighter Living Fair. Health & wellbeing workshop for older autistic people, at 1.30pm on Thur 24th Oct. At Share Space, Bickersteth Rd, Tooting, London SW17 9SH.
October 24, 2024 at 7:31 AM
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Calling #autistic people aged 50ish+. Thursday's @A2ndvoiceCic chat for #AutisticElders is from 11am until noon, as usual. The theme will be Using the NHS
It's free & if you register in advance, you'll get an email on Thursday morning, with a link to join.
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Poster for Autistic Elders Meet Up Group. Meeting on Thursdaty 17th Oct. 11am. Topic: Using the NHS
October 15, 2024 at 9:22 AM
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Are you #Autistic & 50+ yrs old? Join us online tomorrow, Thur 19th Sept, 11-12am. The #AutisticElders monthly chat meetup theme is Social communication. No lectures, not recorded - it's a safe space. It's free, but register first, at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@A2ndvoiceCic
Poster for Autistic Elders over 50 yrs old meet up group. 19th Sept 11-12am, theme is social communication.
September 18, 2024 at 7:01 AM
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The Ekphrastic Review, has published my poem, "An audience with Lady Ottoline". I wrote it after seeing the portrait of Lady Ottoline Morrell by Augustus John, at the National Portrait Gallery, London.
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Portrait of Lady Ottoline Morrell by Augustus John. At the National Portrait Gallery, London
September 18, 2024 at 6:29 AM
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Here in Norfolk, UK, my sister has been growing a pomegranate bush in her garden. Here are 2 of her first pomegranates. We're waiting to see if they'll grow to full size. There are quite a number of them.
Branch of pomegranate bush, with 2 developing fruits.
September 16, 2024 at 9:29 PM