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Transforming Autism
@transformingautism.bsky.social
We work with families with young autistic children to transform their relationships and environment and optimise their self-esteem and future prospects. We also reframe autism, offering a unique positive, and empowering conception of it.
🎃 Happy Halloween, Ghouls and Goblins! 🦇👻

Have a spooktacular Halloween, and stay safe out there! 🧙‍♀️🕷️🧛‍♂️🧟‍♀️🍫

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October 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Here are some photos from last week's Stephen Lloyd awards. We are delighted to have won.

Thank you to everyone involved.

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October 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We'd like to introduce you to one of our new trustees, Jihan.

We are delighted to welcome her to the team.

#TransformingAutism #WelcomeToTheFamily #MeetOurTeam #AutismFamilySupport #EarlyAutismIntervention
October 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Last night we took part as a finalist in the Stephen Lloyd awards. We are delighted & honoured to have won.

we want to say a huge thank you to The Stephen Lloyd Awards trustees and team, Bates Wells, & everyone who voted for us.

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October 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
We'd like to introduce you to one of our new trustees, Sonya.

We are delighted to welcome her to the team.

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October 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We're delighted to be finalists in the Stephen Lloyd awards tonight, along with 9 other amazing charities. This has been a wonderful process, supported all the way by the Bates Wells team- Thank you.

We are all already winners.

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October 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We are delighted to invite you to our very first online early years conference.

Please register by 27th October at
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/transformi...

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October 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Transforming Autism is proud to announce Sir Christopher Ball as the charity’s very first Vice Patron.

Read more about him and his accomplished life here: transformingautism.org/transforming...

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October 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
We'd like to introduce you to our new HR Lead, Manuela.

We are delighted to welcome her to the team.

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October 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We will be launching our new podcast "The Beautiful Reality of Autism" later this month. It will be exploring Autistic people their lives, experiences, & knowledge to share with the Autism community.

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October 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Soft play centres like "Kidzplay" in Harrogate offer sensory-friendly soft play sessions.

Soft play provides a safe environment for your little ones to engage in some physical activity, & it also enhances their motor skills & body awareness.

#TransformingAutism #SensoryFriendly
October 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We are delighted to be finalists in the Stephen Lloyd Awards.

On the 16th of October at the finals, we will be presenting our Playcademy, & you can watch a 1-minute video about it below.

#TransformingAutism #StephenLloydAwards #Playcademy #EarlyIntervention #AutismFamilySupport
September 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We'd like to introduce you to our new Psychodynamic Psychotherapist (trainee), Aaron. We are delighted to welcome him to the team.

#TransformingAutism #WelcomeToTheFamily #MeetOurTeam #AutismFamilySupport #EarlyAutismIntervention
September 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We are delighted to be finalists in the Stephen Lloyd Awards.

It's been a brilliant process & we're privileged to be part of it.

On 16/10 at the finals, we will be presenting our Playcademy, & you can read a brief snippet about it here www.stephenlloydawards.org/shortlist/

#TransformingAutism
September 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Saffron Screen is hosting a Relaxed Screening of "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale" on Saturday, 21st September at 10.30 am.

These screenings are particularly aimed at those with autism and dementia.

saffronscreen.com/film/downton...

#SaffronScreens #TransformingAutism #RelaxedScreening
September 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Have you tried creating a “Yes Space” in your home?

In this space, your child can play or move freely without constant redirection. This could be in a corner with soft mats, comforting toys, and calming items.

#TransformingAutism #AutismFamilySupport #YesSpace #SelfCareSaturday
August 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Thank you so much to Warburtons, whose support will allow us to continue to provide much-needed support to young autistic children and their families.

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#EarlyIntervention #AutismFamilySupport #LifelongDifference
August 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We have applied to take part in the "Big Give", an opportunity in December for us to raise funds for the charity, which will be match-funded pound for pound.

To pledge, click this link community.biggive.org/s/pledge?cam...

#TransformingAutism #AutismFamilies #BigGive #FirstStepsProgram
August 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
We have applied to take part in the "Big Give", an opportunity in December for us to raise funds for the charity, which will be match-funded pound for pound.

To pledge, click this link community.biggive.org/s/pledge?cam...

#TransformingAutism #AutismFamilies #BigGive #FirstStepsProgram
August 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
We have applied to take part in the "Big Give", an opportunity in December for us to raise funds for the charity, which will be match-funded pound for pound.

To pledge, click this link community.biggive.org/s/pledge?cam...

#TransformingAutism #AutismFamilies #BigGive #FirstStepsProgram
July 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Thank you so much to Whitehead Monckton Charitable Foundation, whose support will allow us to continue to provide much-needed support to young autistic children and their families.

#TransformingAutism #EarlyIntervention #WhiteheadMoncktonCharitableFoundation #AutismFamilySupport #LifelongDifference
July 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Thank you so much to the Leathersellers' Foundation, who's support will allow us to continue to provide much-needed support to young autistic children and their families.

#TransformingAutism #TheLeathersellersFoundation #EarlyIntervention #AutismFamilySupport #LifelongDifference
July 24, 2025 at 6:29 AM
We have applied to take part in the "Big Give", an opportunity in December for us to raise funds for the charity, which will be match-funded pound for pound.

To pledge, click this link community.biggive.org/s/pledge?cam...

#TransformingAutism #AutismFamilies #BigGive #FirstStepsProgram
July 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
With the holidays coming up, now might be a good time to create a personalized box with your child that they can use when your going on daytrips or on holiday.

#TransformingAutism #SelfCareSaturday #AutismFamilySupport #EarlyIntervention #LifelongDifference #SelfCareTips #CreateACalmKit
June 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
🌞 Happy Summer Solstice!🌞

It's the longest day of the year, and the sun is shining its brightest just for you! 🌻✨

Share fun and laughter with your family, making lasting memories together.🌈❤

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June 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM