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
For #SelfCareWeek, we're sharing our self-care resources made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults. One is a strategy guide to autism and self-care; the other is a self-care plan with useful tips on maintaining wellbeing.
To download them for free, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/11/14/o...
To download them for free, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/11/14/o...
November 17, 2025 at 9:35 AM
For #SelfCareWeek, we're sharing our self-care resources made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults. One is a strategy guide to autism and self-care; the other is a self-care plan with useful tips on maintaining wellbeing.
To download them for free, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/11/14/o...
To download them for free, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/11/14/o...
Over the next month or so, we will publis free info guides and resources on support at #Christmas for #ActuallyAutistic adults in #Leeds.
They will have info on services like public transport and food aid. To see them all in one place, scan the QR code or visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/category/chr...
They will have info on services like public transport and food aid. To see them all in one place, scan the QR code or visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/category/chr...
November 14, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Over the next month or so, we will publis free info guides and resources on support at #Christmas for #ActuallyAutistic adults in #Leeds.
They will have info on services like public transport and food aid. To see them all in one place, scan the QR code or visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/category/chr...
They will have info on services like public transport and food aid. To see them all in one place, scan the QR code or visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/category/chr...
Last month, we wrote a blog post on how our #ActuallyAutistic-led Peer Support Groups stand alongside members. We talked about the role of group facilitators and how members support each other.
To read the blog post, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/15/h...
To read the blog post, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/15/h...
November 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Last month, we wrote a blog post on how our #ActuallyAutistic-led Peer Support Groups stand alongside members. We talked about the role of group facilitators and how members support each other.
To read the blog post, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/15/h...
To read the blog post, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/15/h...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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.
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...
At events, meetings and in documents, we've heard a lot of people discuss #neurodiversity and neurodivergence. In a blog post from the AIM, we talk about the importance of using the right words and what we and the wider Advonet Group mean by neurodivergence.
October 22, 2025 at 8:41 AM
At events, meetings and in documents, we've heard a lot of people discuss #neurodiversity and neurodivergence. In a blog post from the AIM, we talk about the importance of using the right words and what we and the wider Advonet Group mean by neurodivergence.
Our Monthly Timetable page lets you know when our #autism Hubs are on, as well as dates and times for our #PeerSupport groups and any other events happening that might be of interest.
To see it, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/news/our-tim...
To see it, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/news/our-tim...
October 20, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Our Monthly Timetable page lets you know when our #autism Hubs are on, as well as dates and times for our #PeerSupport groups and any other events happening that might be of interest.
To see it, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/news/our-tim...
To see it, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/news/our-tim...
There are a wide range of free #SelfAdvocacy resources from us on our website. They include daily and weekly planners, as well as a social profile to help plan what you want to say in social situations.
To get them, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/resources/se... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
To get them, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/resources/se... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
October 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
There are a wide range of free #SelfAdvocacy resources from us on our website. They include daily and weekly planners, as well as a social profile to help plan what you want to say in social situations.
To get them, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/resources/se... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
To get them, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/resources/se... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
In a blog post for #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek, we discuss how our Peer-Led Groups stand alongside #ActuallyAutistic adults who take part in them.
To read more about what that involves, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/15/h... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
To read more about what that involves, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/15/h... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
October 16, 2025 at 7:30 AM
In a blog post for #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek, we discuss how our Peer-Led Groups stand alongside #ActuallyAutistic adults who take part in them.
To read more about what that involves, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/15/h... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
To read more about what that involves, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/15/h... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
We are looking for volunteers to join us as Mentors and Peer Support Volunteers! Both roles come with free training and will support #ActuallyAutistic adults living in #Leeds.
More info on both roles, the training and how to sign up is at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/07/p... #VolunteerLeeds
More info on both roles, the training and how to sign up is at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/07/p... #VolunteerLeeds
October 15, 2025 at 8:26 AM
We are looking for volunteers to join us as Mentors and Peer Support Volunteers! Both roles come with free training and will support #ActuallyAutistic adults living in #Leeds.
More info on both roles, the training and how to sign up is at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/07/p... #VolunteerLeeds
More info on both roles, the training and how to sign up is at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/07/p... #VolunteerLeeds
In a reel for #AAW25, our Peer Development Worker Lawrence talks about how our Autism and Suicide Prevention Project helps #ActuallyAutistic adults in Leeds to access support.
#SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek
#SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek
October 14, 2025 at 12:46 PM
In a reel for #AAW25, our Peer Development Worker Lawrence talks about how our Autism and Suicide Prevention Project helps #ActuallyAutistic adults in Leeds to access support.
#SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek
#SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek
Due to us being short-staffed for today's drop-in Autism Hub, we will unfortunately not be serving hot food this evening.
We will, however, provide a selection of nice biscuits and some fruit juice. The Hub will be open as normal from 4pm-7pm. Many apologies for any inconvenience caused.
We will, however, provide a selection of nice biscuits and some fruit juice. The Hub will be open as normal from 4pm-7pm. Many apologies for any inconvenience caused.
October 14, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Due to us being short-staffed for today's drop-in Autism Hub, we will unfortunately not be serving hot food this evening.
We will, however, provide a selection of nice biscuits and some fruit juice. The Hub will be open as normal from 4pm-7pm. Many apologies for any inconvenience caused.
We will, however, provide a selection of nice biscuits and some fruit juice. The Hub will be open as normal from 4pm-7pm. Many apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Our first drop-in #Autism Hub of this month is tomorrow from 4pm to 7pm! It is for #ActuallyAutistic adults living in #Leeds and provides navigation and signposting, as well as hot food.
More information on the Hub and who it's for is at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/13/d...
More information on the Hub and who it's for is at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/13/d...
October 13, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Our first drop-in #Autism Hub of this month is tomorrow from 4pm to 7pm! It is for #ActuallyAutistic adults living in #Leeds and provides navigation and signposting, as well as hot food.
More information on the Hub and who it's for is at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/13/d...
More information on the Hub and who it's for is at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/13/d...