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bradfordautismaim.bsky.social
Bradford and Craven Autism AIM
@bradfordautismaim.bsky.social
A service co-led by and run for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven. Part of The Advonet Group.

Find out more at https://bradfordautismaim.org.uk
One of our free guides to #PersonalIndependencePayment (PIP) for #ActuallyAutistic adults is about the appeals process and what to expect.

All our guides are available to download in one place on our website: bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pi...
November 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
If you're #ActuallyAutistic, experience meltdowns and/or shutdowns and are unsure about their impact on mental health, we have a free guide for that.

Our guide discusses triggers and has tips on what to do after they happen. To get a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
November 25, 2025 at 9:25 AM
All of our videos, including some made for Healthy Minds, are available to watch in one place on our website! They cover areas including sensory needs, #masking and accessing healthcare.

To see them, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/vi...
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Due to technology issues and our team being short staffed, we are currently experiencing delays in processing and responding to referrals.

If you have any urgent enquiries, please email [email protected].

Many apologies for any inconvenience caused.
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Our online #MentalHealth-focused Peer Support Group meets on the first Wednesday of every month. For each meeting, we pick a different topic based on what group members want to discuss.

More information about the group and how to join is at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/services/men...
November 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This #SelfCareWeek, we are sharing free resources made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults. One is a guide to self-care, which has tips on improving wellbeing.

The other is a self-care plan, with a checklist of ways to take care of yourself. See them both at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/our-free-sel...
November 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM
On the @bradfordcouncil.bsky.social Cost of Living website, there is a directory of warm spaces. If you're struggling to keep warm this #winter, these spaces offer a place to do that, as well as other services.

To check it out, please visit costoflivingbradford.co.uk/warm-spaces-...
November 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
We have an updated #Wintertime Wellbeing Guide from our team, available on our website! Inside, we have tips on keeping well and warm in winter and examples of coping strategies to use in scenarios like social gatherings.

To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/our-winterti...
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
One of our free #MentalHealth Guides is on arts, crafts, #autism and mental health. It talks about the benefits of doing them, as well as some of the barriers faces to accessing arts and crafts.

To get a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
November 17, 2025 at 9:49 AM
One of our free #Christmas resources is a three-week festive planner! It has all the key dates listed including Christmas Day, says which days are Bank Holidays and also has space for writing plans on each date.

To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/2025-26-thre...
November 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
We have a range of free strategy guides and resources made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven. They cover topics such as #employment, health, mental health and communication.

To see them all in one place, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/gu...
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
There is a consultation from West Yorkshire Combined Authority on redesigning buses in #WestYorkshire! As part of that, there's an online survey and an in-person event at Bradford Interchange next Wednesday.

For more information on both, please visit www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/onboardbuses
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Over the coming weeks, we will be publishing guides and sharing resources around coping at #Christmas for #ActuallyAutistic adults in #Bradford and #Craven.

To see them all in one place, please either scan the QR code or visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/category/chr...
November 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
As part of our range of #Autism and #MentalHealth resources, we have a guide to sensory needs and mental health.

It talks about areas like sensory overload, its' impact on mental health and how to meet your sensory needs. To get a free PDF copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
If you want to be part of our and @leedsautismaim.bsky.social's team, we have a #JobVacancy!

We are hiring a Coordinator to help with tasks such as meeting clients and signposting #ActuallyAutistic adults in our area. More info is at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... #HiringNow #BradfordJobs
November 7, 2025 at 9:52 AM
In part two of a series of reels for our Health Access Project, our Peer Development Worker Nelly talks about the barriers that some #ActuallyAutistic adults face in accessing health services: www.youtube.com/shorts/9CfMA...
Advocacy Awareness Week 2025: Autism Health Access Project Part Two
YouTube video by The Advonet Group
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November 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Reposted by Bradford and Craven Autism AIM
For #TrusteesWeek, we spoke to Board member Jodie about her journey from being an #advocate to becoming a Trustee.

She also talked about what she likes the most about her role. To read her thoughts, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/11/06/t... #VolunteerLeeds
November 6, 2025 at 9:07 AM
We have a free Services Profile. It can help you to communicate your needs as an #ActuallyAutistic adult when accessing support and/or services.

There are sections for sensory needs, communication and meltdowns and shutdowns.

To get a free copy, go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...
November 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
If you're #ActuallyAutistic and are worried about #fireworks, there is a guide from the @autisticsociety.bsky.social with useful tips, including blocking out noise preparing for #BonfireNight displays.

To read it, please visit www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-g...
November 4, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Reposted by Bradford and Craven Autism AIM
For #TrusteesWeek, we spoke our three newest Board members! We asked them why they joined The Advonet Group, what they hope to do in their roles and why they like being a Trustee with us.

Read al about what they had to say at advonet.org.uk/2025/11/03/m... #VolunteerLeeds
November 4, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Our latest monthly newsletter is out now! Inside, we have information on our next Mental Health #PeerSupport group, our up-to-date Winter Wellbeing guide and some content we made for #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek!

Read all that and more at mailchi.mp/eec0dc2c314a...
November 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Reposted by Bradford and Craven Autism AIM
There are a couple of #JobVacancies in our #LearningDisability and @leedsautismaim.bsky.social and @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social teams!

Visit tinyurl.com/advonetjobs or scan the QR code in the reel to find out more #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Earlier this month, Georgia and Owen from our team went to a conference about #neurodivergence and #employment.

They spoke to a range of organisations in the district and heard from neurodivergent speakers talking about barriers to work. Big thanks to Neurodiverse-Friendly Bradford for inviting us!
October 31, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Earlier this month, we wrote about how both our and @leedsautismaim.bsky.social's #PeerSupport groups stand alongside you. We do this in a number of ways, including sharing lived experience.

To find out how, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/how-autism-a...
October 30, 2025 at 8:41 AM
A chance to be part of the Autism AIM team!
We have a #JobVacancy for a Coordinator in our @leedsautismaim.bsky.social and @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social services!

It involves processing referrals, meeting clients and ensuring their needs are met. More details are at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... #LeedsJobs #BradfordJobs #CharityJobs
October 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM