Will you join us for our Saturday Drop-In group and Jess’s leaving do? It’s a casual one, come when you can between 3:00 and 5:00pm on SATURDAY 28TH MARCH at the AutAngel offices. You can read Jess’s full statement below:

Which of our staff will be wearing antlers to the Christmas quiz? Come and find out! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autangel-f...

Happening tonight! Jenny Lucas will be talking to Jess about her new book on eventbrite. Join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-and...

We are excited to be talking to @audhdisticallyme.bsky.social about her new book on the 10th November. Get your ticket here - www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-and...

Happening this evening! Do join us.

Coming up next Monday at 18:30, Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People, a new online event. Further details and booking here: www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-s... Do join us!

Come and meet some of the Autangel team at Reading uni freshers fair, you can find us on the Whiteknights campus, in the large tent near the student union. See you there!

AutAngels Online Events are back! On Monday 6th October at 6:30pm, Laura Hellfeld and Scott Neilson will be talking to us about their new book, Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People. If you would like to join us, get your ticket now at www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-s...

Mixed feelings at our allotment today, delighted to see poppies but disappointed courgette had been comprehensively destroyed in 2 days

🚨 Adults over 25 are being cut off from ADHD assessments in Coventry & Warwickshire. This isn't just bad policy—it's systemic abandonment. Read why this matters, and why we must resist: www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/abandoned-... #NeurodivergentRights #ADHD #AuDHD #NHS #ActuallyAutistic

This is extremely disappointing, Equality and Human Rights commissioner seemingly unaware that Trans rights are Human rights. Could have come from Orwell's 1984 doublespeak. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

“Neurodivergent people are more likely to have experienced trauma, including chronic invalidation, that can have a lasting impact. This is why it is vital to be trauma-informed while also being neurodiversity affirming.” From The Chronically Resilient OT: www.chronicresilienceot.com/blog/neurodi...

Next week @beatrixbird.bsky.social and I will be presenting b2b for Cafe Autistique at the Contact Theatre in Manchester. Talking research on attention,distraction and monotropism

Met today with the "Partner & Community Liaison Coordinator" at John Lewis Reading and she was very supportive and offered us the opportunity to have a stand in the shop for a day, so you might see us there.

great thread from @annmemmott.bsky.social who was mentioned in our staff meeting today for her amazing ability to cover #autism research.

Red things at/from our allotment today strawberries and poppies

The Supreme Court ignored trans voices, harming trans people – and the fairness of its ruling. I’m ashamed of what our law has become, says @jolyonmaugham.bsky.social 💬 goodlaw.social/83qa

Having excluded all trans people from proceedings before it, the Supreme Court decides in favour of For Some Women Scotland.

We are starting our introduction chats for our 10-week Wokingham Exploring Being Autistic programme and there are a few spaces available. Contact Jess via email or fill out this survey (s.surveyplanet.com/vqj5474k) if you are an autistic adult (no diagnosis required) and are interested.

We are recommeding this talk to our members. It is wonderful to see someone combining authenticity, integrity and professionalism with being openly autistic. Moving and inspiring.

Do you live in Wokingham and are autistic or think you might be? AutAngel is running an Exploring Being Autistic programme in Wokingham. If you are aged 18 or above and want to find out more, please complete this survey before 20th April 2025 and we will be in touch: s.surveyplanet.com/vqj5474k

We will be having a stall at the Wokingham Autism Awareness Day event this afternoon. It is a free event and all are welcome. There will be lots of information stalls and various workshops throughout the day. You can book your free ticket at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/send-voices-...

There has been a lot of publicity about The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O'Sullivan, she argues that there is over-diagnosis of autism. I think there is over-medicalisation which is what is driving diagnosis where identification should suffice.

One week to go until our next online event on Monday 24th March at 6:30pm. This is part 2 of Jodie Isitt's Circle of Co-Regulation webinar. @thenurturepro.bsky.social If you would like to watch part 1, please email [email protected] www.eventbrite.com/e/1251814213...

One week to go until our next online event on Monday 24th March at 6:30pm. This is part 2 of Jodie Isitt's Circle of Co-Regulation webinar. @thenurturepro.bsky.social If you would like to watch part 1, please email [email protected] www.eventbrite.com/e/1251814213...

Monday 24th March 6:30-7:30pm Come along for Part 2 of Jodie Isitt's webinar: The Circle of Co-Regulation. Her first session was wonderfully insightful, informative and honest. To request Part 1, please email [email protected]. @thenurturepro.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/1251814213...

Are you interested in becoming an AutAngel member? We have many peer groups available for anyone aged 18+ who identifies as being autistic. Here is what is coming up in one of our groups over the next few months. If you would like to join, sign up via our website: www.autangel.org.uk

Do you have neurodivergent children? Come along to our event tonight with Jodie Isitt, founder of The Nurture Programme. 6:30-7:30pm. Tickets are available here! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-nurtur...

Jess will be giving a free 40 minute talk about autism and neurodiversity to the general public at Tilehurst Library, Reading. Starting at 3pm on Thursday 13th February. *Please note, this is not training. If you are interested in some training please contact us on [email protected]

If you live in Wokingham and are autistic (or think you might be), we will be running our Exploring Being Autistic programme at a Wokingham venue in Spring 2025. If you are interested, please complete our survey by scanning the QR code or clicking here: s.surveyplanet.com/vqj5474k

Our next event will be on Monday 17th February with Jodie Issit, founder of The Nurture Programme, who will be giving us an introduction to The Nurturing CCC Programme, which supports neurodivergent families using the Calm, Connection & Co-Regulation model. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-nurtur...

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Do you live in Wokingham and are (or think you might be) autistic? We will be running a Wokingham-based Exploring Being Autistic programme in Spring 2025. If you think you might be interested, please complete this survey: s.surveyplanet.com/vqj5474k You must be aged 18+

This is an accessible book, designed for young people. I loved the Rest, Recharge and Rewild section of this book; it’s compassionate and gives helpful ideas about how to walk through recovery. On Monday 20th January, 6:30pm, @jodieclarke.bsky.social will be speaking at our event about this topic.

We still have a couple of spaces available on our January Exploring Being Autistic programmes. If you are interested, please get in touch with us as soon as possible. Online: Tuesdays 2-4pm (starting 21/1/2025) In-Person: Saturdays 10am-12pm in Reading (starting 18/01/2025)

Do you know any children or young people who might be experiencing autistic burnout? On Monday 20th January (6:30-7:30pm) we will be hearing from autism practitioner, @jodieclarke.bsky.social, who will be exploring autistic burnout in children and young people. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating...

Do you know any children or young people who you think might be experiencing autistic burnout? On Monday 20th January (6:30-7:30pm) we will be hearing from autism practitioner, Jodie Clarke, who will be exploring autistic burnout in children and young people. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating...

Last call for our Christmas quiz - starting at 6:30pm over Zoom tonight (16.12.24) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-...

There's still time to join us for our Christmas Quiz and Coping Tips event on Monday 16th December over Zoom at 6:30pm. We would love to see you there. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-...

Our next programmes are starting on the following dates in 2025: Online Exploring Being Autistic: Tuesday 14th January (2-4pm) - UK-wide In-Person Exploring Being Autistic: Saturday 18th January (10am-12pm) - Reading-based Our sign-up form: autangel.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe...

Come along to our Christmas Quiz and Coping Tips event on Monday 16th December at 6:30pm. Relaxed atmosphere - you can participate as much or as little as you like. Cameras on or off, you are welcome! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-...

If you live in reach of Reading and are autistic, or think you might be you are eligble for our upcoming "Exploring Being Autistic" programme starting in January on Saturdays from 10 - 12 details at www.autangel.org.uk/community/#o...

Are you autistic or think you might be? We still have spaces left on our 10-week Online Exploring Being Autistic programme, starting on Tuesday 14th January (2-4pm). You must be over 18 and live in the UK. If you would like more information about it contact us at [email protected]

There are still places left on the "Exploring Being Autistic" programme I will be running for @autangel.bsky.social in Reading in January. Sign up online if you're intersted. www.autangel.org.uk/community/#o...

On Monday 16th December at 6:30-7:30pm, AutAngel will be hosting an online Christmas Quiz and a Q&A with a twist. We are asking for people to fill in a survey (link in the comments) for ideas and questions around coping during the festive period. Come along! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-...

Our neurodivergent-flavoured, Dr Who-infused poetry event is happening this evening (Monday 18th November). Join us and @katefoxwriter75.bsky.social at 6:30pm online. Get your ticket before 5pm today! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kate-fox-b...

Just a few more days to go until Kate Fox (@katefoxwriter75.bsky.social) shares her thoughts and poetry about neurodiversity. Monday 18th November at 6:30pm over Zoom. Come along, tickets are still available: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kate-fox-b...

What is autistic joy? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Kate Fox will be sharing her poems with us on Monday 18th November at 6:30pm. Tickets are available! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kate-fox-b...