I wish all the best for the AutAngel community going forward.

Take care everyone,
Jess

xx

Thank you, Jess, for everything you’ve brought to AutAngel!

I am so grateful for the positive experiences I have had here and would like to thank you all for your insightful, interesting and humorous conversations. I love how deep our autistic minds are and have learnt so much from my time here.

Dear AutAngel Members,

I wanted to write to you all to let you know that at the end of March I will be leaving AutAngel. I am moving back to Derbyshire to be closer to my family after my lovely little niece was born. I am looking forward to the future, but will miss the AutAngel community very much

Saturday Drop-In & Jess's Leaving Do Saturday 28 March 3-5pm Location: AutAngel Office Picture of Jess and Alba the blue-grey cat. Caption: Alba the cat not included. Swipe to read Jess's message to the community. Yellow arrow points right.

Dear AutAngel Members, I wanted to write to you all to let you know that at the end of March I will be leaving AutAngel. I am moving back to Derbyshire to be closer to my family after my lovely little niece was born. I am looking forward to the future, but will miss the AutAngel community very much. I am so grateful for the positive experiences I have had here and would like to thank you all for your insightful, interesting and humorous conversations. I love how deep our autistic minds are and have learnt so much from my time here. I wish all the best for the AutAngel community going forward. Take care everyone, Jess

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!

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

A young white woman with short blond hair holding a mug. Text: Autism & ADHD: a love letter and survival guide. This online conversation with author Jenny Lucas is a love letter and survival guide to every autistic woman who has ever felt “too much” or “not enough”.

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...

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sad looking plant with one leaf left and stems that previously had leaves eaten

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

Abandoned at 25: The Quiet Ejection of Adults from ADHD Services Services in Coventry and Warwickshire Will No Longer Refer Adults Over 25

🚨 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:
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#NeurodivergentRights #ADHD #AuDHD #NHS #ActuallyAutistic

EHRC commissioner calls for trans people to accept reduced rights Akua Reindorf said law never permitted self-ID, but trans campaigners call remarks ‘profoundly unhelpful’

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.
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Neurodiversity Affirming Practice for Mental Health — Chronic Resilience An overview of neurodiversity affirming practice for mental health, what this means, what this looks like and some resources for continued learning and reflection.

“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:

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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

Thanks so much for doing this work, its so valuable.

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.

Is true Ann, we were actually wondering how you find the time to go through all the stuff and then generously share relevant stuff.

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

Some strawberries in a sieve

2 red poppies surrounded by greenery

Red things at/from our allotment today strawberries and poppies

The Supreme Court ignored trans voices. I’m ashamed of what our law has become | Good Law Project The Supreme Court’s decision to exclude trans voices has harmed trans people – and harmed the fairness of their ruling.

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

Our Exploring Being Autistic programme is coming to Wokingham in May 2025. Spaces available for autistic adults who want to learn more about themselves and meet other autistic people. Contact Jess at engagement@autangel.org.uk by Monday 20th April 2025.

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.

Are you 18 or over and autistic (or think you might be)? Exploring Being Autistic is a 10-week autistic-led programme, 2 hours per session This is a chance to meet other autistic people and explore what autism means for you, and build upon self-compassion by identifying strengths and mitigating challenges. Starting in May 2025 Free at the point of service: Donations requested but not required Please contact Jess at engagement@autangel.org.uk by Monday 20th April 2025

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

Wokingham World Autism Awareness Day Date: Wednesday 2nd April Time: 2-7pm Location: The Oakwood Centre, Woodley, RG5 4JZ

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.

The Circle of Co-Regulation: Part 2 with Jodie Isitt A follow-on from the Nurturing CCC Programme with Jodie Isiit.

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 info@autangel.org.uk

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