Jack couldn't wait to try out the new water wall at our Grape Street base. Water walls are a really fun way to practice fine motor skills and see cause and effect in action. After he'd done, Jack gave the water to the flowers so didn't waste a drop 💧🌸 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Sensory

🥰Happy #WellnessWednesday🥰 The lungs are one of the most important organs in the human body, so it is important to look after them to avoid breathing problems in future. Our easy-read factsheet provides tips to help keep your lungs in peak condition>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/breathe-easy

Charlotte has been busy making her own Play-Doh again, which is such a great #activity; not only do you get the satisfaction of making something from scratch, afterwards you've got a #sensory fidget which you can also use to express your creativity 😃 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Creative

The #trampoline at our Grape Street base is always very popular, and William looked to be thoroughly enjoying bouncing around last week. Outdoor trampolining is a great way to get lots of #sensory stimulation while exercising in the fresh air #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Exercise

There's a new indoor crazy golf course opened up in Leeds White Rose, so Haley and Darcey went to check it to see if it's as much fun as it looks. What did you think, Hayley? Worth a visit? 🏌️‍♀️⛳ #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Golf

Michael, Mark and Marcus decided to try something a bit different so headed over to Northlight Arts Centre to check out one of their art workshops; they soon got into the swing of things painting some colourful creations. Great work guys! 🎨😁 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Creative

It looks like Joe and Kamille had a great time when they visited Lane-7 for a game of ten-pin. After their game, they headed into central #Leeds for lunch where Joe enjoyed this amazing looking rustic pizza 🎳🚶‍♀️‍➡️😋 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Active

Cade absolutely smashed it at the climbing wall again this week, managing to climb to the top a very impressive 12 times and only slowing down to let Victoria take this super action pic 😃📸 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #SensoryActivities

😁Happy #FeelgoodFriday everyone!😁 We are rounding off the week off with this fab picture of Oliver looking absolutely in his element as he creates handwritten rail timetables and makes plans for future journeys

Rob seemed to really enjoy his latest taste of the great outdoors when he visited #Harewood for a walk in their beautiful surroundings 😌🚶‍♀️‍➡️🌤️ #ActuallyAutistic #Inslusion #Walking

Neil and Carl have been back at 10-pin bowling where they both gave it their all. Although things got off to a close start, Carl had the edge this week, beating Neil 103 points to 84 🎳🔥😁 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Competition

Tieri has been working on his fear of heights so decided to brave the top-deck of the bus to #Knaresborough where he was rewarded with a great view of the river and some very impressive street art 🚌🎨🦆 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #LifeSkills

🌐Happy #WellnessWednesday everyone🌐 The internet can be a good way to keep in touch with people, but it can also be dangerous. Our FREE easy-read guide contains hints and tips to help you manage internet friendships more safely>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/safe-online-...

Michael has been busy making plans for his next thrill-seeking #fundraiser for Leeds #Autism Services. We know what it is, but we're keeping it to ourselves for now, so watch this space! 🤐🤫 To find out more about fundraising for our charity>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/hold-a-fundr...

Ben's an avid writer of songs, plays, and stories, so we were thrilled when he decided to give a #creative writing class a go at The Old Fire Station in Gipton. What a fantastic thing to try - well done Ben! ✍️☺️📖 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Skills

It must be hot working in a greenhouse at this time of year 🥵 Thankfully, David managed to stay cool with this mahoosive fan during his latest shift at #Horticap 😎 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Horticulture

Satnam wasn't in the mood for cooking so he headed into Leeds to visit one of his favourite restaurants for a very tasty looking lunch. Sounds like you made a good decision there, Satnam! 🥵☀️😋 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #EatingOut

🎉Happy #FeelgoodFriday everyone!!!🎉 We're smiling our way into the weekend with this lovely picture of Lauren who managed to find a cool shelter to enjoy a drink and a break from the sun during a visit to #Harewood earlier this week 😄☀️

Jake and Paris headed into the garden to look for wildlife and even managed to spot two foxes! Unfortunately, the pollen was starting to get a bit much, so they headed indoors for a good old chinwag over a few games of Mario Kart 🦊🤧🎮 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Gaming

The University of St Andrews are looking for participants to take part in a #study on #masking and #wellbeing which aims to benefit #autistic adults. All neurotypes welcome! Find out more>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/university-o... #Autism #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #Research #EthicalResearch

It looks like Joe and Alice had a great time visiting the #RHSflowergarden in #Harrogate, where they had fun trying to find plants and flowers that were taller than them! 🌸🌻🌹 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #SummerFun

🏳️‍🌈Happy #WellnessWednesday🏳️‍🌈 Autistic people are more likely to identify as trans or gender diverse. Change, Achieve Together and Choice Support explain what it means to be trans and offer practical advice in this easy-read guide>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/what-it-mean...

Charlotte found a nice bit of shade in the Mabgate garden so she could enjoy the warm weather while eating her lunch. Sounds like you had the right idea, Charlotte! ☀️😎 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Heatwave

Thank you to Craig, Kamille, Michael and Tim for helping out on our stall at the #PicnicInThePark Event at Temple Newsam last week. It was great to meet so many fantastic people from all the different support services across our city 🤩🤗😎 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #InclusiveEvents

⚠️AMBER WEATHER WARNING⚠️ A heatwave is predicted throughout this week, so we have put together an easy-read guide to help you manage the hot weather 😎 >> www.leedsautism.org.uk/beat-the-hea

😃Happy #FeelgoodFriday everyone!😃 This week we're spreading the smiles as we head into the weekend with this lovely picture of Hayley looking at one with the world during a nature walk with Sophie 🦆

Oliver is one of the most amazing storytellers you could ever meet, so we knew we were in for a treat as soon as he sat down with his pens, paper and props. Needless to say, he did not disappoint... brilliant work, Oliver! 👏📖😯 #AcuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Imagination

Wishing all our members, friends, followers, supporters and fellow autism advocates a very happy #AutisticPrideDay Never forget that the world is a better place with autistic people in it ✊

We've been having a spring clean and clear out at our Grape Street base and Jack has done an amazing job helping Louise carry rubbish out to the skip in the yard. Thank you so much Jack, we really appreciate it! 👏🤩👍 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Helpful

After dodging the rainclouds and managing to catch some rays at Roundhay Park, William headed back to the Grape Street to make this amazing looking chargrilled chicken salad with a side of mixed fruit; looks super tasty *and* super healthy! ⛅🥗😋 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #LifeSkills

😁Happy #WellnessWednesday😁 Sensory sensitivities can make dental care difficult if you are autistic, so we've put together some easy-read tips to help make toothbrushing easier>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/keep-smiling... #NationalSmileMonth

Tieri and Paris headed over to our Grape Street base where they cracked on creating some colourful new artworks for the HR office to help our new recruits feel welcome. What a kind and thoughtful thing to do! 😍 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Creativity

After looking through a food magazine for inspiration, Bernard got a hankering for a jacket potato with baked beans for lunch, so him and Sophie headed out to Mr Spud in Armley to pick up a portion of the comfort food classic 🥔🫘😁 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #EatingOut

Matthew has recently welcomed Rodgers onto his support worker team; they seemed to get on very well during their first art session together where they spent time crafting these colourful floral greeting cards 🌸😀🌺 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Crafting

We love the look of anticipation that Kerry has in this photo. She's playing Mr Funny Face, a game where you have to build a face before the timer goes and all the pieces fly off in a rather dramatic fashion! 🤪🫣😆 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Games

Michael enjoyed a fun-filled morning of sensory activities with Riketa and can be seen here enjoying colourful, squishy play-doh animal creations and a mini desktop sandpit 😊 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Sensory

🎉Happy #FeelgoodFriday🎉 This week we're smiling our way into the weekend with these fab pictures of Ben enjoying his time with the animals during a visit to None Go Bye Farm 🤗

It was great to see Joseph enjoying an activity packed day earlier this week. He started off at the climbing wall where he impressed Nick with his knot-tying skills before heading to the pub for a well-deserved lunch and a game of pool 🧗🎱😋 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Active

😍Happy #WellnessWednesday😍 Having a negative body image can contribute to mental and physical health problems. Our FREE easy-read guide contains information and tips to help develop body confidence>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/love-the-ski...

It looks like Hayley and Jessica had a great time when they hopped on the train to #Meadowhall shopping centre in #Sheffield to try out some of the latest #spring accessories 🤠😁 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Travel

Jack's been doing a fantastic job working on his #fitness, and on his most recent visit to John Charle's Centre with Nick he managed to complete 10 full laps of the stadium in just under 25 minutes. Go Jack!!! 🏁🚴‍♀️😮 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Health

You really can't beat the British springtime... warm and sunny one minute, clouds and rain the next 😅 Thankfully, Joseph was prepared for all eventualities when he went out to buy baking ingredients with Gemma 🌤️☂️🌦️ #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #LifeSkills

Cade has been showing us how it's done on the climbing wall again, fearlessly scaling new heights before carefully abseiling safely back down to Earth 🧗🏾‍♂️😯🗻 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Climbing

❤️Happy #WellnessWednesday❤️ Looking after our heart is one of the best ways we can stay fitter and healthier for longer. Our easy-read guide provides tips and advice to help keep out hearts healthy>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/help-your-he...

We love this snap of Michael and Rob looking very happy to see each other when they met up earlier in the week for a game of ten-pin bowling 📸😊🎳 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Friendship

It looks like Lucy was in her element during a recent art & crafts session with Erica, where she cracked out the watercolours to create some colourful paintings inspired by her favourite stories 🎨😃🖼️ #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Creativity

Happy #FeelgoodFriday everyone 🤩 This week we're rounding things off by giving you a giggle with this fab pic of Michael meeting this chap on his recent visit to York. Hope you all have a bear-y good weekend! 🐻😆

Tieri popped into the pet shop earlier this week and was really enamoured with the gerbils. After checking out the animals, he headed back to our Grape Street base to work on his computer skills 🐀😍💻 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #TechSkills

William found a great way to manage the recent heat, choosing to sit in the cool shade of the trees to enjoy a picnic during a recent visit to #RoundhayPark with Agnes 🥵🌳☺️ #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Heatwave

It was great to see Lauren getting into the swing of things during a recent outdoor sensory session in the sunshine with Sacha. Looks like great fun! 😁☀️ #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #SensoryActivities