There is a series of free strategy guides by and for autistic adults on our website. They cover topics including employment, travel, communication and health. They can all be downloaded as PDFs. To get them, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/gu...

In a blog post for @leedsautismaim.bsky.social, freelance writer Rosie Buckley discusses neurodivergence amongst older people. She explores some of the challenges like getting a diagnosis, as well as issues such as masking. To read it, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2026/04/28/n...

A Research Associate from the University of York is looking for people in #Bradford aged 16-25 to share experiences of education, training and finding work. It involves a relaxed chat between 45-60 minutes long at a time that suits you. If you want to take part, please email [email protected]

Our latest monthly newsletter is out now! Inside, we have details of a big milestone for us, info on our Asking You team's plans for #Leeds Learning Disability Week and links to new and updated self-advocacy resources. To read it, please go to mailchi.mp/4bf14f5842a9...

Our free #SelfAdvocacy and planning tools for autistic adults include daily and weekly planners, a self-care plan and social profile. They were made by autistic members of our staff team and can help you to speak up for yourself. To get them, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...

Next month, Equality Together are doing a sensory visit of Cliffe Castle Museum in #Keighley! They will see how it can be more accessible for #neurodivergent visitors, looking at factors like lighting and sound. It's on Monday 8th June, 11am-2pm. To join, please email [email protected]

We have worked with our friends at Healthy Minds on reels about autism and mental health. They cover issues like sensory needs and masking. Learn more from Healthy Minds about mental health and neurodivergence on their website at www.healthyminds.services/support/neur... #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

On the first Wednesday of the month, we run an online Mental Health Peer Support Group for autistic adults in #Bradford and Craven. It discusses a different topic each time, with resources made to support them. It's free to attend and co-facilitated by autistic staff. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Our popular guides to #PIP (Personal Independence Payment) cover topics such as mental wellbeing during the application process. They also cover applying for PIP, assessments and appeals. To get the guides for free, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pi...#PIP #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Next month, Horton Community Farm will be running a taster session for their Mindfulness Garden! It's for anyone in Bradford over 50 and carers of any age. There, you can be in nature, grow food and connect with others in an inclusive space.

We have made a free guide to autism, boundaries and mental health. It explains what boundaries are and covers areas such as setting and maintaining them with people you know. To get a PDF copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...

To kick off #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, our Independent Mental Health #Advocacy Lead Tajinder shared her thoughts on the importance of self-advocacy in looking after people's wellbeing. Read what she had to say at advonet.org.uk/2026/05/11/s...

One of our free health resources is a guide to cervical cancer screenings. It has info on symptoms and how to ask for reasonable adjustments when going through the screening process. This and all our other health resources are available at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/he...

A student is looking for young autistic people and their parents to complete an online survey about the impact of parental characteristics on the mental health and masking of autistic youth. If you would like to take part, please scan the QR code or visit ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Next Tuesday, Equality Together are doing a sensory check of #Bradford Interchange! This is to help them make a sensory guide for neurodivergent people visiting the bus and train station.

Our latest monthly newsletter is out now, a little later than usual. Inside, there is information on updated resources from our team, events we went to last month and a new mental health text support service. To read it, please visit mailchi.mp/d52735c0f678...

#LocalElections in #Bradford are taking place this Thursday! Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm. To find out more about the elections, including candidates in your area and where to find your polling station, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/2026-local-e...

Next month, Priestley Academy Trust are running free community events for parents/carers in #Bradford! They are at their schools on Tuesday 17th June. Green Lane Primary from 8:30-10:30am and Westbourne Primary from 2-4pm. At both events, there will be info for parents/carers and free resources.

We have updated our guide to management of conflicting needs. Made by and for autistic adults, it has information on needs including communication and sensory, and how to meet them. To get a free copy of this guide, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...

We had a great time at Bradford City's ground for AWARE's World #AutismAcceptance Day event! It was amazing to speak to so many people and services about what we do and learn about support available for autistic people in Bradford of all ages. Same time next year?

The World #AutismAcceptance Day event from AWARE and BEAT is happening tomorrow morning! We will be there alongside a range of services working with #ActuallyAutistic people of all ages in the #Bradford District. It's open from 10am to 2pm and completely free to attend. Hope to see you there ☺️

Throughout its' time, the Autism AIM - Mental Health Equity Project supported over 1,000 autistic adults. In Bradford and Craven, it supported people in peer support groups, made mental health-specific resources and trained professionals working with autistic adults. #AutismAcceptanceMonth

In a second reel about our Health Access Project, our Peer Development Worker Nelly discusses some of the barriers to healthcare that autistic adults can face. #AutismAcceptanceMonth

After 24 years of working with Advonet, we say goodbye to Deputy Chief Executive and Development Director Wendy, who is leaving for a new role. We will all miss her greatly! To read more about Wendy's departure and achievements over the years, please go to advonet.org.uk/2026/04/23/t...

The team at @thinknpc.bsky.social have written about their work with Comic Relief's Change Makers fund. In it, they focused on the Autism AIM - Mental Health Equity Project's work in the #Bradford and #Craven area. Read what they had to say at www.thinknpc.org/organisation...

There's just one week to go until AWARE and BEAT's #AutismAcceptanceMonth event at Valley Parade! It's in the McCall Suite and there will be stalls for 40 different services including us, Specialist Autism Services and @thinkingbig.bsky.social. Doors are open from 10am-2pm.

How can our Health Access Project support you to secure your rights and access health services in Bradford and Craven? In a reel made last autumn, our Peer Development Worker Nelly explains all! #AutismAcceptanceMonth

On our website, we have some useful information about services and support in #Bradford and #Craven. It includes details of autism-specific services and help in areas such as health, housing and employment: bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/lo...

AWARE and BEAT's World #AutismAcceptance Day event at Valley Parade is on in just two weeks' time. It will be in the John Hendrie Suite, with doors open from 10am to 2pm. We will be one of dozens of different services there. There's no need to book - just come along if you would like to attend!

Our next monthly Mental Health-focused Peer Support Group is on Wednesday 6th May at the usual time of 6pm-7pm on Zoom. It is for autistic adults who live in Bradford and Craven and completely free to attend. For more info, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/services/men...

What is it like to experience sensory overload when entering public buildings and spaces? In a blog post written for our website last month, our Information Officer shares his story: bradfordautismaim.org.uk/sensory-need... #AutismAcceptanceMonth

We have updated all our #autism Strategy Guides! They have a new look and some have links to services in Bradford and Craven! To see them all, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/gu... #AutismAcceptanceMonth

A part of the Autism AIM - Mental Health Equity Project's work was making guides to Personal Independence Payment #PIP. Since their launch in autumn 2024, they have been downloaded over 12,000 times across our and Leeds Autism AIM's websites. #AutismAcceptanceMonth

For May's #LocalElections in Bradford, we have made a guide with useful information, including registering to vote, photo ID you may need and finding your nearest polling station. Read it in full at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/2026-local-e...

Our April newsletter is out now! Inside, there are details of an event we are going to for #AutismAcceptanceMonth, links to our latest blog posts and information on next month's #LocalElections. To read it, please visit mailchi.mp/70d797676702...

As part of the Autism AIM - Mental Health Equity Project's work, our team trained close to 300 professionals across West Yorkshire. They included independent advocates and social prescribers working in Bradford!

Happy #AutismAcceptanceMonth from Bradford and Craven Autism AIM and everyone at The Advonet Group!

Our Health Access Project has made some free resources to help you communicate any health needs, including a symptom diary and mental fatigue scale. They can all be downloaded from our website and used when engaging with services such as your GP surgery: bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/he...

Our April newsletter will be out next Monday! Inside, there will be useful information on our service, as well as other things of interest for autistic adults in Bradford and Craven. To sign up, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/about/newsle...

On Friday evenings, Spectrum Crafts and Gaming run a volunteer-led group for neurodivergent adults from 7pm to 9pm at Bingley Baptist Church. It's free to join and they also have a Facebook group for members. For more info, please email them at [email protected]

Next Wednesday, our Mental Health Peer Support Group will discuss autistic parenting! It meets on Wednesday 1st April from 6pm-7pm on Zoom. For that, we have a free guide to autistic parenting and mental health. It and all our other resources are at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...

A @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social student is looking for autistic parents to take part in a study. It is about how they navigate their autistic children's school attendance difficulties at home. If you want to take part or have any questions, please email Becky at [email protected]

The People's Care Movement are running a series of free gatherings at One City Park to create a space for care, art and activities. They have childcare provided, as well as free lunch. To join, you can either simply turn up or scan the QR code in the poster to book a spot.

One of our free autism and mental health guides is about arts and crafts. It talks about the barriers to accessing them and any adjustments that can help to make them more autistic-friendly. This and all our other guides are here: bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...

Next month, we'll be at Valley Parade for AWARE's World Autism Acceptance Day event! It's free to attend and will have stalls from services working with autistic people of all ages, including ourselves. The event is on Wednesday 29th April from 10am to 2pm, with no need to book a ticket to attend.

For #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, our Information Officer has written about his experience of sensory issues when in public buildings. He talks about our visit to Darley St Market, looks back at previous instances of overload and shares coping strategies: bradfordautismaim.org.uk/sensory-need...

We had a great time joining Equality Together for a sensory visit to Darley Street Market in #Bradford! During the visit, we looked at the courtyard area outside and all three floors, checking lighting, flooring, signage and décor. Big thanks to the market staff for having us there ☺️

It’s a big birthday for us! 🙌🥳 MESMAC’s turning 35 - and you’re invited to celebrate with us! From volunteers to service users to staff, this night is for you ✨ For more info head to: tinyurl.com/mesmac35event #LeedsEvents #Leeds #YorkshireEvents

We have recently updated our Meet the Team page! Learn about what we all do for Bradford and Craven Autism AIM, from one-to-one support to navigation and signposting. Read our team bios at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/about/meet-t... #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

To start #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, we are sharing a blog post with our team's thoughts on neurodiversity and neurodivergence. It explains what we mean by it. Read the post in full on the Leeds Autism AIM website at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2022/09/30/n...