Reminder: Applications close on 28th Feb - get your application in now!

Exciting!

Logos: SEDSConnective, ARGH, SEMA Text: Live Discussion: Neurodivergence & Connective Tissues. Join us on SEMA’s YouTube channel as we commemorate International Day of the Disabled Person. 7 pm Wednesday 3rd December. Profile pictures and names of Jane Green SEDSConnective, Kabie Brook, ARGH Scotland and Sofia Farzana, Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics. Logos: YouTube, Live Streaming

It's the International Day of the Disabled Person tomorrow, and so we thought we would commemorate it by talking about what doesn't get much attention.

Knowing how your body and mind work is key to well-being, but most of us lack the information relevant to our specific needs.

Remember applications close on 28th February 2026. Get your application in now! (Also still taking donations to the fund)

Autistic Scots push MSPs for neurodivergent-led change A lack of accessible diagnosis and support is driving autistic people and their families into crisis, MSPs have been told. Representatives of autistic-led organisations giving evidence to Holyrood’s ...

Representatives of autistic-led organisations giving evidence to Holyrood’s health, social care and sport committee said a national plan is needed to fix significant gaps in neurodevelopmental pathways: healthandcare.scot/stories/4295...

ARGH Scotland is excited to announce that we are now a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation SC054724. We are 20 this year & this marks an exciting new chapter in our development as an Autistic led organisation. Thank you to all members and supporters for getting us to where we are today.

It’s terrifying

Behind the Mirror: Why Autistic People Often Attract Narcissists When empathy becomes a magnet for manipulation

In my latest article, I explore why autistic people’s empathy can attract narcissistic partners, how online dynamics amplify risk, and strategies to protect emotional wellbeing.
#Autism #Narcissism #Relationships #EmotionalWellbeing #DigitalCommunication

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A dark blue event poster with gold and white abstract lines at the top. The text reads: “You are invited to join our webinar! Discovery Celebration: Autistic Community Shaping Neuro-Affirmative Support Thursday 18th September 2025 7:00–8:45pm Irish/UK time Online (Zoom) Registration via Eventbrite Free and open to all Discovery Programme report launch Premiere of 2 educational animation films about Autistic experiences Panel discussions Community space to connect Kindly funded by Rethink Ireland & Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Logo at the bottom right: ‘Thriving Autistic’ with an infinity symbol. Website: www.thrivingautistic.org Bottom left: Illustration of a friendly purple cartoon character from animations smiling.”

I have been working on 2 educational animation films about Autistic experiences with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social 's team
We will be premiering these during the Discovery Celebration event.
FREE TICKETS
Thursday 18th September 2025
7–8:45pm Irish/UK time
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A lush green mountain the top obscured by cloud.

‘the original end of the West Highland Way’ sign outside the Ben Nevis Highland centre

Statue of a man sitting rubbing a sore foot (sore feet statue) at the End of the West Highland Way- wearing an ARGH tshirt: Autistic Rights are Human Rights

Joseph has finished his walk. Well done and thank you! Also thanks to all who have helped us to raise £1030. Every penny will go to helping Autistic people ❤️ Justgiving page still open here:

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Help raise £1000 to support Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH) – JustGiving Crowdfunding Iʼm raising money to support Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH). Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

It's day 9 and the end is in sight (kind of), update from Joseph:
"Up a big hill and down a deep valley and now in Kinlochleven"

Massive thanks to all who have donated so far - we reached our target! Still not too late to donate though - every penny helps!
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Stony track cutting through purple heather leading into the distance

Day 8 update from Joseph:

‘Perfect Scottish hiking weather today. Overcast but no precipitation, temperature in the mid teens and a gentle breeze to keep the midges away. Now in Glencoe mountain resort campsite.

Only a marathon left of the walk to go!’

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Neurodiversity Matters: Damian Milton on double empathy and autistic worlds The Qualitative Open Mic · Episode

Being listened to by folk at CRAE:
The Qualitative Open Mic - Neurodiversity Matters: Damian Milton on double empathy and autistic worlds

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This:
‘to recognize that behind every diagnosis is a singular, evolving mind’
Oh my. These people think this is a revelation and new thinking?

Help raise £1000 to support Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH) – JustGiving Crowdfunding Iʼm raising money to support Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH). Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

Day 7 update from Joseph:

‘Only a short-ish walk today, tyndrum to bridge of orchy then knocking off a few more stations on the west Highland line’

And a big thank you to those who have donated; we’ve reached our target - can we exceed it?

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Help raise £1000 to support Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH) – JustGiving Crowdfunding Iʼm raising money to support Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH). Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

Day 6 update from a very soggy Joseph:

‘Made it to Tyndrum, finally over half way. Been rained on all day, waiting for a gap in the rain to set up my tent.’

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Help raise £1000 to support Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH) – JustGiving Crowdfunding Iʼm raising money to support Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH). Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

Day 5 update from Joseph:
‘Made it to campsite. Suns out and midgies are awakening too.
It's quite the obstacle course from Inversnaid to Ardleish!!’

Thank you to all have donated, read more & donate:

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Joseph is walking the West Highland Way to raise money for ARGH Scotland. He very kindly wants to help ARGH help our fellow Autistic adults in Scotland. If you can, please do share the link to the Just Giving page, and/or donating some money.

Update from Joseph:

'A short walk today over conic hill. Tomorrow it'll be a 15 mile slog from Balmaha to Inversnaid hopefully before the scheduled downpour in the evening'
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Highland cow laying atop a hill

Huge Highland cow (maybe a bull) lying next to a tree in a field

Joseph has made it to Drymen where he’ll be camping overnight (Joseph said ‘this is the easy bit).
If you’d like to help us reach our fund-raising target please see: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

He’s seen some familiar Highland faces along the way!

Help raise £1000 to support Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH) – JustGiving Crowdfunding Iʼm raising money to support Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH). Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

Joseph is on his way to Scotland: ‘Hurtling on the way to Glasgow on a crowded pendolino. Todays section of the walk will be from Glasgow to Milngavie, a great contrast to the rest of it’
To read more about the challenge and donate:

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Applications Now Open for the NAT Founders Award Started in honour of our founder, Dr Dinah Murray, this fund will offer one off financial grants to autistic people based in the UK to support them in pursuing work that would be in line with Dinah…

Excited to announce that applications are now open for the NAT Founders Award
Started in honour of our founder, Dr Dinah Murray, this fund will offer one off financial grants to autistic people based in the UK
To learn more: nationalautistictaskforce.org.uk/applications...

Many disabled people rely on PIP (ADP) & UC to support access to work, healthcare, access to education and support. People use the money to try to mitigate an uncaring / unjust society. Reducing any monetary help will mean people are left even more isolated - poverty does not cure discrimination

If you read one #Autism report today, make it this one.

Then share it to spread the word. Send it to your MP/MSP. We need change and we need it now.

Autistic people have shared their lived experiences of the Autism assessment and diagnosis process, and it desperately needs to improve.

Happy Autistic Pride day to all. We hope you all get time to do something you love today and if you’re in Edinburgh why not take a selfie of yourself with the Autistic Pride Day flag outside St Andrews House and tag us in!
This is the 20th year of Autistic Pride: a time to reject shame and celebrate

"Children have an inherent need to play and will seek opportunities to do so even in the harshest environments."

Play has therapeutic power in healthcare and humanitarian settings, write Johanna Thomson and Sophie Janet of @msf.ca
#InternationalDayofPlay
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Read more about Joseph and why he is supporting ARGH here: www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/english...

Help raise £500 to support Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH) – JustGiving Crowdfunding Iʼm raising money to support Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH). Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Joseph is walking the West Highland way for ARGH. Thank you Joseph.
For more info and to donate see here:

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...