We want to say a big thank you to Jo, Tom, and the rest of the team at Troy Foods for arranging to raise funds, and awareness, for Leeds Autism Services at their annual Christmas event this year. #autism #awareness #fundraising #community #inclusion #troyfoods #LAS

Happy #FeelgoodFriday followers! This week we're raising a smile with this video of David who took some time out from work to get his groove on to Sunshine of Your Love 🎵🕺🏾😁 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #LoveMusic

Oliver has an amazing imagination and is pictured here stacking shapes to use as prompts for each part of a story he was making up which was very funny, highly entertaining and a joy to listen to 😃 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Creativity

Alice and Hayley went exploring after they'd finished playing bingo and found an ice cream van, complete with a giant ice cream. Does that mean bingo is a Game of Cones? 🤔🤣 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #FunTimes

Joe's been doing a great job of reducing his reliance on the car and using public transport. Today he took the train and bus to our Mabgate base to whip up a tasty lunch of spiced fried chicken, sweet potato fries, celery, carrot and peppers. Good job! 😋 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #LifeSkills

Ben and Courtney had a great time when they went to say #HappyBirthday to our friends at Connect in the North and learned about the organisation's achievements and the amazing events that they host 🎂🥳🎉 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion

When you're autistic getting out isn't always easy, so we were thrilled to see Andrew heading to Spoons last week for a burger with Bradley - top work fellas! 🍔😋 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Community

Change and Choice Support have created an easy-read guide about what it means to be trans, including practical advice>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/what-it-mean... #TransgenderAwarenessWeek #Inclusion #ActuallyAutistic 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

Tieri made the best of the miserable weather last week when he took Nick to Leeds to see all the Christmas light displays before heading to the market for a spot of lunch 🎄 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #NeverTooEarly

Ben soaked up the colours of autumn on a recent visit to Otley Chevin with Nick. There's nothing quite like getting in touch with nature to promote feelings of calm and contentment 😌🍂 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Nature

Some of our beneficiaries have told us they feel anxious about the appearance of flags on lampposts and roundabouts, so we have created some easy-read information to try and explain the phenomenon>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/why-are-ther... #Diversity #Inclusion #StrongerTogether #InterFaithWeek

Happy #FeelgoodFriday followers 😍 We're bringing the cheer with this photo of Shabana and Paris taking a selfie, and on the verge of breaking out into a fit of the giggles during a discussion about toilet rolls 🤣 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion

It's fantastic to see how much progress Michael has made since he moved into his own place. He's using skills he never thought he had to clean, cook and do his own laundry. Looks like you're turning into a true domestic deity, Michael 🤩 #ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #LifeSkills

In our latest #podcast, Craig speaks to Dr Liam Cross and Dr Gray Atherton from the School of Psychology, University of Plymouth about autism, games and gaming. Listen now>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/podcast-epis... #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Gaming

Charlotte and Kim made edible play dough and used cookie cutters to cut shapes including crowns, bunnies and hearts. Kim even created a dough version of herself finishing #AbbeyDash2025>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/Appeal/kim-a... 👩‍🍳❤️👑🐇 #ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #creative

We've put together a video to say a massive thank you to everyone who took part in #AutistiCon2025 - you all made the day so special 😍

This weeks' #WellnessWednesday resource, Caring for Ageing Minds, was kindly donated by freelance writer Rosie Buckley, and is also available in an easy-read format>> bit.ly/43x8LZd

Satnam's making amazing progress at the gym. This week he visited with Rosie, where he worked up an appetite before going for a tasty pub lunch 💪😋 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Fitness

Joe's been bowling with Rosie and Chris and despite a shaky start he absolutely smashed it in the second game, taking the victory and following up with a carvery lunch to celebrate - nice one Joe! 🏆😋 #ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #Leeds

Tim is a real history buff and his thirst to learn more would take some beating, so he was totally in his element when he visited the history section of the book shop on a recent trip into Leeds with Emily 📖 #ActuallyAutistic

Sadly, religious intolerance has been on the rise in the UK in recent years, so we have put together an easy-read guide about the benefits and importance of being tolerant of different faiths>> bit.ly/4oRgRE4 #InterFaithWeek #Inclusion #StrongerTogether

Lucy usually prefers to work in her own space, so it was a real achievement when she ventured down to our life skills kitchen to do her baking. Well done, Lucy! 😁 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #LifeSkills

#UltimateThunder are a punk band made up of autistic and learning disabled musicians. Their story of #friendship, #creativity, and breaking barriers has been turned into a #documentary, but they need your help>> www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ultimateth... #ActuallyAutistic #PunkRock #Inclusion

**Please Share** 🏃‍♂️🥰 Kim and Hannah will be running the Leeds Abbey Dash 10k later this month to raise money for our charity. Hit the link to show your support>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/Appeal/kim-a...

Cade has had another productive day at @tcvhollybush.bsky.social with Chloe, and is pictured here harvesting some of the Kale that he and the other members have helped to grow 😊 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Conservation

For anyone who couldn't attend, the digital art exhibition from #AutistiCon2025 is now available to view online. We'd like to say a massive thank you to all the brilliant artists who contributed 😍 #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticArtist #Inclusion #AutistiCon youtu.be/LSrqcOl4QRI

Tieri and William have both been creating autumnal artworks. Tieri is painting paper cutouts in the shape of his hand to make leaves for a tree project, while William is experimenting with different tools to apply paints in seasonal colours 🍂🍃 #ActuallyAutistic #Autumn #Inclusion

Happy #Wellnesswednesday Life can be very stressful, so we've developed an easy-read guide for #StressAwarenessWeek with tips on how to improve your wellbeing by managing stress>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/stress-busti... 😌

Matty used every block in the bag to build this colourful city. If you look carefully, he's even placed some watchmen on top of some of the towers 👀 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Creativity

Our 2025 AGM is happening this November, and everyone is welcome! We won't have any fireworks, but there will be tea and biscuits. Click here for more details>> bit.ly/47wvchY

Ben had a blast when he completed the White Rose Pumpkin Trail this week with Caroline. He managed to find every single pumpkin, bagging himself a chocolate-y prize 😋 🕸️🦇🎃 #ActuallyAutistic #Halloween #Inclusion

One of our amazing support workers, Kim, is taking part in the #LeedsAbbeyDash 10k run to raise money for Leeds Autism Services. You can show your support by clicking here>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/Appeal/kim-a... 🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏁🏅 #Fundraising #Support #ThankYou

Wishing all our followers a spooky #FeelgoodFriday 🎃 It looks like everyone had a great time at the Mabgate Halloween celebration yesterday, where we enjoyed a mix of arts, crafts, music and food 🦇🕸️ #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Halloween

There's something magical about seeing how food gets from field to plate, which is exactly what Cade did when he prepared this spinach on a recent visit to @tcvhollybush.bsky.social with Ash. We wonder what tasty treats you make with your spinach 🤔 #ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #LifelongLearning

In our latest podcast we are joined by one of our #AutistiCon guest speakers, autistic theatre maker, Jess Telling, who speaks about her passion for making theatre more accessible and inclusive for all. Listen now>> bit.ly/4qAB2I4

Calling all #AutistiCon2025 attendees! If you attended this years' #AutistiCon we'd love to hear what you thought about it. We would be grateful to anyone who can help by filling in a short form>> forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Satnam has recently started going to the gym and is pictured here doing a workout with Jason. The gym isn't just good for the body and mind, it can also be a great place to fulfil individual sensory needs 🏋️‍♂️🚣‍♂️💪 #ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #exercise

Oliver really enjoyed vacuuming at New Mabgate the other day. Helping out around our bases doesn't just help develop independent living skills, it gives people a sense of pride, belonging and community 😁🥰 #ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #LifeSkills

After spending the morning exercising his brain with some big puzzles, Carl enjoyed some exercise of the physical kind when he went for a walk round the park with Rosie 🧩☀️🚶‍♂️ #ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #autumnwalks

Happy #WellnessWednesday According to research, autistic and neurodivergent women find it more difficult to access information about the menopause. To try and help with this, we've created an easy-read guide>> bit.ly/4eLsasq #menopauseawarenessmonth

David's been making lots of progress in our life skills kitchen and this week he rustled up some buns to share out around our Mabgate base. After all his hard work him and Hannah enjoyed a relaxing walk down the canal 👨‍🍳🧁🚶‍♂️🛥️ #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Skills

Tourmaline Films have published their first interview from our recent #AutistiCon event. In this video Adam from one of our event sponsors, Lloyds Banking Group, is interviewed by the brilliant Shaun Hardy www.youtube.com/watch

We had a great time at #AutistiCon on Friday! At the event, we spoke to hundreds of people about what we do for #ActuallyAutistic adults in #Leeds. Same time next year, @leedsautism.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social?

We are very happy to announce that Laura Hellfeld will be returning to #AutistiCon this year to talk about a topic that was extremely popular at last years' event>> autisticon.wordpress.com/ Hope to see you there 🎉 #AutistiCon2025 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion

Gemma O'Connell will be kindly sharing her personal and professional experiences at #AutistiCon2025 to tell us about her mission to help improve access to healthcare for autistic people>> autisticon.wordpress.com/ Hope to see you there! 🎉 #AutistiCon #Inclusion #ActuallyAutistic

David had a blast on the treadmill when he visited the gym with Nick, clocking up an impressive 1km in 10mins, followed by swimming 20 lengths of the pool. After all that exercise they had a well-deserved chill out session at Kirkstall Abbey 🏃‍♂️ #ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #fitness

We are getting ready for the big event tomorrow, #AutistiCon2025, and to help our visitors get ready we have filmed a walkthrough of the venue, Nexus, starring the #AutistiCon host youtu.be/LnqdC95Ailg

We are very grateful to be hosting autistic writer and director, Jess Telling who will be sharing her knowledge and experience of the theatre at #AutistiCon2025>> autisticon.wordpress.com/ Hope to see you there! 🎉 #AutistiCon #Inclusion #ActuallyAutistic

Neil helped Jason with his first baking session, where he showed him how to make buns. Afterwards, Neil made a cuppa to go with his bun and shared the rest out around Grape Street 👨‍🍳🧁😋 #ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #Lifeskills

Underrepresentation of minority communities in autism diagnosis and access to support is such an important topic, so we are thrilled to welcome Dr Vivian to #AutistiCon2025>> autisticon.wordpress.com/ Hope to see you there! 🎉 #AutistiCon #Inclusion #ActuallyAutistic