#AutisitCon2025 - Only 1 week to go! We have created a pre-event information booklet to help you plan and prepare for the event. Download it here>> bit.ly/42mSvJy #AutistiCon #Inclusion #ActuallyAutistic

Matty was not going to let the rainy weather stop him from racing round the track on the various different bikes at John Charles Centre for Sport 🚴‍♂️🌧️🏁 #ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #AccessibleActivities

Just over a week to go until #AutistiCon25 and our guest speakers are all confirmed 😁 Full details of the event programme can now be found on our website>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/Event/autist... #AutistiCon #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion

Michael, Emily and Rosie are representing Leeds Autism Services at the Learning Disability pop-up event at St. Chad's Parish Centre in Otley today. Give us a wave and say hello if you're going down there 👋 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Event

Happy #WellnessWednesday Lots of people are reducing the amount of meat they eat to aid health and help the environment. Our easy-read guide provides information about the health benefits of eating less meat>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/plant-power 🥕❤️💪 #wellbeing #NationalVegetarianDay

Jack spent some time chilling in the Grape Street sensory room after a morning walk with Rosie. Sensory rooms are great spaces to rebalance the senses after taking part in stimulating activities ☺️ #ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #sensoryactivities

After a visit to Knaresborough swimming baths and a spot of lunch, Joe went to explore Henshaws' gardens with Kamile and Nick where they enjoyed a walk along the river and a bird's eye view from the top castle 🏰#ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #Yorkshire

Councillor John Tudor is autistic, has ADHD and has been appointed as Leeds City Council's first neurodiversity champion. Find out more>> bit.ly/4gMqlxp

Michael has been busy in our Grape Street life skills kitchen again, where he rustled up a healthy pasta dish for lunch with a little bit of help from Courtney 👨‍🍳 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #LifeSkills

Just over a week to go until #AutistiCon2025 We should have full details available later this week, but in the meantime here is the expected running order on the day 😄 Find out more>> bit.ly/4m7DBOY

Robert had a busy day our with Alice. He started by meeting friends for some bowling and air hockey before brushing up on his swordsmanship skills at the Royal Armouries, and on the way home found the aptly named "Roberts Wharf" 😁 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Active

Cade smashed it at the gym again when he visited with Libby earlier this week 💪🤩 He worked really hard on 5 different machines and added the pull-up bars into his gym routine. Go Cade! #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Fitness

William and Alice let off some steam by going for a long nature walk around Middleton Park before returning to our Grape Street base to enjoy a cuppa in a shaded spot 🚶‍♂️🌳☕ #ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #autumnwalks

Michael and Emily looked on top of the world when they visited the picturesque Sandal Castle in #Wakefield, followed by a well-earned trip to the pub! 🏰 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #DaysOut

Our latest #podcast features Tony Frais, author of children's book "Noah's Rocket" which has been a surprise hit with young autistic readers. Listen now>> bit.ly/42cucOs

Happy #FeelgoodFriday to all our followers 🥰 This week we're spreading the joy with this photo of Joseph, because does life really get any better than enjoying an ice cream and a spot of ribbon flying in beautiful surroundings such as Halifax Piece Hall? #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion

Lucy had a very creative morning with Courtney at our Grape Street base, where she enjoyed reading some of her favourite books, completed jigsaws and puzzled, and got her paintbrushes out for some artistic expression 🎨 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Creativity

Ben's dance moves were spotted by a DJ in Leeds who invited him up to have a spin on the decks. While he was in town, he also enjoyed a spot of lunch before going to try on some spooky masks with Rosie 🎶 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #LoveMusic

Not content with mastering the bass and guitar, Andrew has been keen to expand his musical skills even further, so he was thrilled when Chloe brought over her saxophone and flute for him to try 🎷🎶 #ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #music

Paracetamol does not cause autism, and autistic people are an essential part of our social fabric. Our CEO writes about the US administration's #AutismAnnouncement in his latest #blog>> bit.ly/3W3oIlt #Neurodiversity #Inclusion #WiredDifferently

Happy #WellnessWednesday Being confident with money can help to reduce stress and anxiety. Check out our easy-read guide for tips and links to organisations that can help you manage your finances>> bit.ly/3YafDaQ

We love the changing seasons, and it seems we aren't alone. Between rainstorms Rob and Alice had an enchanting wander through the woods, before stopping for a picnic lunch 🚶‍♂️🌳🥪 #ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #autumnwalks

Helen has been hard at work in our life skills kitchen baking chocolate buns. Baking is a great sensory activity which stimulates our sense of movement, coordination, smell, vision, sound, and (of course) taste! 😋 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #SensoryActivities

**PLEASE SHARE** If you are an #ActuallyAutistic person with a flair for #art, we would love to exhibit your work at our #AutistiCon2025 event this October. Click the link for full details>> bit.ly/4nHVWCO 🎨👩🏽‍🎨🖼️

Tieri is pictured here enjoying a well deserved sit down and a milkshake after a busy morning visiting #Bradford with Caroline. Looks like you picked a good day for it Tieri ☀️ #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion

Neil and Bradley had a nice day out in #Harrogate where they enjoyed a long walk, visited the tea rooms and went for a fish and chip lunch 🚶☕ 🐟 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Travel

Andrew had a cracking day out with Victoria at Eden Camp, a museum in North Yorkshire where you can experience the history of World War 2. They even had an authentic wartime style lunch in the museum cafe 🥧 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #LifelongLearning

David's had another busy week. He's been working hard again at #Horticap but still found the energy to cycle down the canal with Megan, making it all the way to Shipley! Hope you have a restful weekend, David 🍃🚲 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Busy

Happy #FeelgoodFriday to all our brilliant followers 🥰 This week we're rounding off the week with these pictures of Mark and his ceramic work; he looked in his element as he let his creative juices flow in our New Mabgate pottery! #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Pottery

Jake is pictured here with Paris using watercolours to paint characters from Mario. If you'd like to see more work from this talented artist (among others) visit our #AutistiCon event. Full details>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/Event/autist... #ActuallyAutistic #Art #AutistiCon

Hayley and Chloe released their inner child on a rainy Monday in York by visiting The Hole in Wand, a magical themed crazy golf course ⛳🪄 #ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #rainydays

Michael showed off his cookery skills to Bradley in one of our life skills kitchens where he created a very tasty looking sausage, vegetable and pasta dish for lunch 👨‍🍳😋 #ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #LifeSkills

Happy #WellnessWednesday There are around 7.6 million people in the UK living with heart disease, but there are steps we can take to keep our hearts healthy. Check out our easy-read guide to find out more>> bit.ly/3AO0iFk 💓🏃🧘‍♂️ #VascularDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Andrew recently visited the Lego store with Courtney where he found out there was a competition to create a cosy island and put his creative skills into action. We think you could be onto a winner there, Andrew! 🏝️ #ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #creativity

William loves being out in nature, so headed out for a blustery walk with Nick. After building up an appetite, he returned to Grape Street where he made sausages with mash and mixed veg 😋 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Nature #LifeSkills

Joseph found the perfect balance between digital and analogue activities when he visited our New Mabgate base earlier in the week, enjoying basketball, console gaming, baking and the interactive projector 😃 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Active

Satnam and Rosie took a trip to the cinema to watch new horror film, The Conjuring: Last Rites. Satnam got in the swing of things by getting his photo taken in the spooky phone booth outside the screen. Hope it hasn't given you any sleepless nights! 👻 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Cinema

Happy #FeelgoodFriday everyone! We're starting the weekend wind down with this picture of a very smiley Jack waiting to board the water taxi before he spent the day sailing round the dock with Paris and Charlotte. All aboard! 😁 #ActuallyAutistic #Inlcusion

Charlotte baked some amazing looking buns with Laura yesterday, and is pictured here enjoying pic flip and a coffee while waiting for them to cool before going to share them out. Hope you saved us one, Charlotte🧁 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #LifeSkills

It was an honour to attend the #BatonofHope events in Leeds Yesterday. Our CEO, Pete, did a talk at the Leeds Mindful Employer Network suicide prevention event where he met Claire, one of the baton holders, while Amber, Bernard and Mark represented us at the Civic Hall leg of the tour #WSPD2025

When we know someone is feeling suicidal it's common to feel worried and unsure how to help, so we have created an easy-read guide with practical tips and advice. Download the guide here>> bit.ly/4lWTl6C #WSPD #Hope #WSPD2025 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Ben and Paris had a fun-filled day out in Leeds. They visited Lush, where Worry Monster had a bath and Paris got a green nose, went for breakfast, fed the pigeons, played crazier golf, and even had time to share an important message 😆 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Active

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay and to mark the event we have created an easy-read guide which provides tips to help cope with suicidal thoughts, and information about where you can go for help. Download the guide here>> bit.ly/4pa89lo #WSPD #Hope #WSPD2025

Joseph visited the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford with Hannah and Victoria where they found loads of exhibits to stimulate the senses. He also managed to find time for a bit of ribbon flying by the fountains ⛲ #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Sensory

Just a reminder that we will be showing our support at the #BohTour2025 later today where we hope to raise awareness of how #SuicidePrevention relates to the autistic and neurodivergent community #PassItOn #WSPD2025

Mark and Marcus had a great time when they went bowling with Courtney. They even made it on to the top strikers' leader board with a very impressive two strikes each 🎳 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Tenpin

Autistic people are disproportionally affected by suicide so #SuicidePrevention is a subject very close to our hearts. We will be marking #WSPD2025 by going to show our support at the #BohTour2025 this coming Wednesday #PassItOn

David has been hard at work at Horticap again, where he's been painting garden furniture and preparing plants for sale. Thankfully he still managed to find some time for a beautiful woodland walk 🌳 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Work

Our latest podcast features Hayley Greenwood from the Leeds Autism Diagnostic Service (LADS) who talks about getting referred for diagnosis, waiting times, and the assessment process itself. Listen now>> bit.ly/3VB6tUe

Carl and Neil have been on the ten-pin trail again, this time with one of our apprentice support workers, Bradley. Visit our website to find out more about apprenticeships at Leeds Autism Services>> bit.ly/41OiNEO