New Blog Post: Monotropism as an Autistic Parent Monotropism is a neurodiversity-affirming theory of autism, developed by Autistic people, that explains many common Autistic experiences. Parenting as a monotropic Autistic person brings both challenges and strengths. 1/4

💬Join Our Live Q&A: Volunteering with APUK! Curious about volunteering with us? Want to know what opportunities are available, what training we provide, and what it’s really like to be part of our team? Join our Live Q&A session and get all your questions answered! #Autistic 1/4

‼️POSTPONED‼️ Our Live Q&A with Tanya Adkin & Bobbi Elman has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for any disappointment and will let you know as soon as we have a new date.

💻 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS 💻 Our peer support groups give #Autistic parents the opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences. Groups run either once a month or once a fortnight. Here is a list of some of our upcoming groups. Find out more: www.autisticparentsu...#Autistic 1/2

Looking forward to welcoming @laurarichmond.bsky.social for a Q&A on February 10th on Autistic parenting and mental health services - in the meantime we love this article she wrote for Grazia. #ActuallyAutistic

💻Live Q&A - Hyper Empathy Bobbi Elman will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Hyper Empathy. This may include hyper empathy in ourselves as Autistic adults, as well as our Autistic children. #Autistic 🗓️Tuesday 20th January at 7pm. 1/5

Want to stay in the loop for 2026? We share all our upcoming live Q&As and links to past recordings in our email newsletter, straight to your inbox. 📩 Sign up on our website (scroll to the bottom for the signup form) 👉 www.autisticparentsu...

A new year, the same mission: supporting Autistic parents. As 2026 begins, our commitment to Autistic parents remains at the heart of everything we do. We’re excited about our plans for the year ahead, including: 1/4

We’d like to wish all our followers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and say a huge thanks for every like, comment and follow this year. Our staff and volunteers will be slowing down for the next week or so, and it may take a little longer than usual for posts... 1/3

Many thanks to this APUK member for the lovely feedback on our peer support service: “Taking part in the peer support sessions has been brilliant. I was nervous for the first session and not sure what to expect but so glad I did it as it has had a hugely positive impact on me and my parenting. 1/2

Want to make sure you never miss our live Q&As? We share all our upcoming online sessions and links to past recordings in our email newsletter, straight to your inbox. 📩 If you want to stay in the loop, sign up on our website (scroll to the bottom for the signup form) 👉 www.autisticparentsu...

A recording of our Q&A on the topic of Monotropism with Tanya Adkin and guest Helen Edgar @autisticrealms.bsky.social is now available on YouTube. So if you missed it live, you can now catch up anytime! Check it out here: youtu.be/KfWlJa3FqXw...

Would you like to support Autistic Parents UK and the work we do? Here’s how you can help! ♥️ DONATE: Make a one-off or monthly donation via Paypal: www.paypal.com/donat... or contact us for our bank details. 1/4

Connection over Perfection: Making Christmas Work for You and Your Family While Christmas can be a time of joy for many, for #neurodivergent people it can feel overwhelming. There is a shift in pace, sensory sensitivities to navigate, as well as holiday traditions and expectations. 1/2

📣 Don’t forget our LIVE Q&A, tonight at 7pm 📣 Bex Milgate will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Navigating The Holiday Season. This may include navigating the holiday season ourselves as Autistic adults, or with our Autistic children. 1/3

On this International Volunteer Day we would like to say a huge thank you to all our wonderful volunteers, past and present. We wouldn’t be where we are today as a charity without all their hard work and dedication. ♥️♥️♥️ #IVD2025 1/3

💻 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS 💻 Our peer support groups give #Autistic parents the opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences. Groups run either once a month or once a fortnight, depending on popularity. You can self-refer: www.autisticparentsu...#Autistic 1/2

Following on from last week’s Q&A about #Monotropism, we’d love to know your thoughts about this topic. Monotropism is a neuroaffirming theory of autism that is gaining popularity. It describes a cognitive style characterised by a tendency to focus strongly on a small number of things at a time. 1/4

Navigating Christmas as Autistic Parents: youtu.be/cuauQMXAueg... In this Q&A recording, Tanya Adkin and Kieran Rose discuss navigating the holiday season as an Autistic parent.

Sign up to support Autistic Parents UK on the easyfundraising app today and we’ll get a £2 bonus! All you need to do is download the app and register a new account. This month only! www.easyfundraising.... 1/2

💻Live Q&A - Navigating The Holiday Season Bex Milgate will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Navigating The Holiday Season. 🗓️Tuesday 9th December at 7pm. 1/8

Thanks so much to everyone who has made a donation recently! We have now raised £270 so far towards our target of £1000. A special thank you to those who have set up a regular monthly donation - having this predictable source of income helps us so much. 1/5

A recording of our Q&A on the topic of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria with Tanya Adkin and guest Jill Beason is now available on YouTube. So if you missed it live, you can now catch up anytime! Check it out here:

📣 Don’t forget our LIVE Q&A, tonight at 7pm 📣 Helen Edgar will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Monotropism and Autistic Parenting.

🚨 ♾ Our report out yesterday calls on HM Government to deliver an effective new autism strategy. Open this link committees.parliament.uk/committee/77... to view the following: - Full report - Easy Read report - Report summary with conclusions and recommendations - Shorthand

📣 Research Opportunity 📣 Please note this is shared for information purposes only, and is not an endorsement. At Autistic Parents UK, we have a thorough review process and only share opportunities that we feel are in line with our values as a charity, 1/8

So lovely to read feedback from people who have been through our peer support programme - this is why we do what we do! “When I first started receiving one to one peer support I was in a really bad place, I had no confidence & found it really hard to be around people. 1/4

💻Live Q&A - Monotropism and Autistic Parenting Helen Edgar will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Monotropism and Autistic Parenting. 🗓️Tuesday 25th November at 7pm. fb.me/e/88MNXwHwA

A recording of our Q&A on the topic of Autistic Identity with Tanya Adkin and guest Nic King is now available on YouTube. So if you missed it live, you can now catch up anytime! Check it out here:

Recent comments in the media suggesting that paracetamol causes autism are not only scientifically unfounded, but also deeply damaging. Autism is a natural neurodevelopmental difference, not an illness caused by something parents did or did not do. 1/3

UK health officials have confirmed that paracetamol remains the safest painkiller for pregnant women. There is no conclusive evidence showing that taking paracetamol in pregnancy causes autism.

On our website you can find research opportunities for Autistic parents to become involved with. We also have a page for researchers to submit their requests for approval. www.autisticparentsu... #ActuallyAutistic

Our Lottery funded Peer Support project in 2025 so far: 📣 259 peer support referrals 👥 176 matched with a peer supporter 📋 42 currently on waiting list 🕒 416 hours of support Find out more about our peer support services on our website www.autisticparentsuk.org/about-peer-s... #ActuallyAutistic

💻Live Q&A - Autism, Gender and Queerness 🗓️Tuesday 12th August at 7.30pm. With @tanyaadkin.bsky.social and @kmunday.bsky.social #ActuallyAutistic 1/6

New Blog Post: Why Autistic Parents Deserve Sensory Support – and a Sensory Village Caring for young children can be overstimulating. This may be particularly challenging for Autistic parents. Building a ‘village’ to support us and our families can enable us to thrive. www.autisticparentsu...

Have your say and help us improve! We would like to know about your experiences with Autistic Parents UK, so we’ve set up a short survey. Your responses will help us improve and plan our priorities for the future. To find out more and complete the survey: forms.gle/8WWzomRDa7e9...

Mental health difficulties are much more common in Autistic people than in non-autistic people. But mental illness is *not* a core feature of autism. So why are rates of mental illness so much higher in Autistic people, and what can be done to help? www.autisticparentsuk.org/post/autisti...

Great opportunity for anyone local to me in Birmingham UK from @autisticparentsuk.bsky.social A new project designed to meet the unique needs of Autistic people who are also carers living in Birmingham - aimed to empower Autistic carers. www.autisticparentsuk.org/supporting-b...

🚨 JOINT STATEMENT: Any MP who cares about their disabled constituents must oppose the government's amended welfare reform bill⬇️ By @disrightsuk.bsky.social, @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social, @nsunnews.bsky.social, Mad Youth Organise, Crips Against Cuts and Taking The PIP. #DisabilityCuts #TakingThePIP

Nothing About Us Without Us: Autistic-Led Organisations, Charities & Social Media to Follow (Also a few that aren't Autistic-led but are doing amazing work & are wonderful allies in our community) autisticrealms.com/nothing-abou...

Last July, @kieranrose.bsky.social and Ruth met to talk about all things masking and attachment, as Autistic adults, Autistic parents, and parents of all kinds of children. The video is available to watch for FREE and can be accessed here: bit.ly/4d3527p #ActuallyAutistic #Autism #Masking

On SNJ Today: It's time to consign the notion of "Fabricated or Induced Illness" to the history books says Professor Andy Bilson, of the University of Central Lancashire. His new research shows no child has ever died from so-called FII www.specialneedsjungle.com/c... #raredisease #FII

Delighted to share the 3rd peer reviewed paper from our ‘Bridging the Silos’ study of #Autistic people’s experiences of the #Menopause transition which combines lived experience, creative expression, and #ReflexivePractice. #Neurodivergence #Perimenopause #Autism www.scienceopen.com/hosted-docum...

Juggling chronic health conditions and Autistic parenthood can force us to look at our lives through a new lens. It requires us to make changes which relieve pressure where we can, and bring compassion and acceptance to those things we cannot change. www.autisticparentsuk.org/post/persona...

Resharing this great signposting resource by Zoe Williams Autistic-Led Organisations and support in the UK Do you know of others - what would you add to this list? medium.com/@zoewilliams...

Formal diagnosis is a privilege, and not required to access any of our services. #ActuallyAutistic

"Come join us for a fun-filled online event where we will be discussing all things related the #NeuroBears & launching our new course Unpacking Understanding. This picnic is a great opportunity to connect with fellow neuro-affirming professionals, share experiences, and learn from each other" 1/2

By popular request - ‘Welcome to the UK’ peer support drop in group on Tuesday 24th June at 10am. Run by trained #ActuallyAutistic peer supporters, who have also moved to the UK from overseas. Sign up via our website. Select the option for ‘drop in groups': www.autisticparentsuk.org/peer-support

Live Q&A on FaceBook- Autistic Burnout hosted by @autisticparentsuk.bsky.social with @emergentdivergence.com and @tanyaadkin.bsky.social 🗓️Tuesday 17th June at 7pm. This Q&A will be livestreamed to Facebook, so there’s no need to book a ticket. Find out more: fb.me/e/5Dka6dyXA

I have added the amazing charity @autisticparentsuk.bsky.social to my starter pack! 👉 An #ActuallyAutistic registered charity run by Autistic parents for Autistic parents. 👉 Support parents who are Autistic themselves, with children of any neurotype. go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC