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Leeds Autism Services
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Leeds Autism Services are a charity dedicated to helping to create a more autism friendly society. We have been helping autistic people to reach their true potential for over 30 years. https://www.leedsautism.org.uk
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David has had a very festive week! He's been to Harewood House to see the lights, worked hard making wreaths at Horticap, and topped things off baking homemade mince pies in one of our life skills kitchens
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#ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #festiveactivities
David at Harewood House looking at Christmas decorations David making wreaths at Horticap David making mince pies David's mince pies
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced a new mental health review so our CEO, Pete, has written a blog about it. May contain strong language>> open.substack.com/pub/wdiffere...
A mock up of the cover of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest with Wes Streeting in McMurphy's place. The text says "Wes Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: Streeting's Mental Health Review, the Wired Differently Blog"
December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Charlotte has been doing some Christmas crafts and created these wonderful Christmas trees before giving Kim a run for her money in a game of snakes & ladders
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#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #XmasCrafts
Charlotte making Christmas trees from coloured paper Charlotte making Christmas trees from coloured paper Charlotte making Christmas trees from coloured paper Charlotte playing Disney snakes and ladders
December 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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William loves art and never misses and opportunity to learn something new, so Vicky taught him the Makaton signs for all the different colours he chose to add to his vibrant paper collage
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#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Art #Communication
William's art
December 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Cade has been busy at @tcvhollybush.bsky.social shredding card, so it be turned into compost to make sure the plants have plenty of food to get them this chilly season. After all his hard work, he relaxed with bit of trainspotting down by the canal
#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Horticulture
Cade shredding card paper to make into compost Cade shredding card paper to make into compost Cade looking at trains whilst on the canal
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Happy #WellnessWednesday 😌
Autistic people often face additional challenges during winter, so our friends at @leedsautismaim.bsky.social have published an accessible guide to help get you through the season>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/wintertime-w...
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December 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Congratulations and a massive thank you to Kim and Hannah who completed their Abbey Dash fundraiser last Sunday and have the medals to prove it! Show your support here>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/Appeal/kim-a...
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Hannah and Kim holding up their medals after finishing the Abbey Dash 10k race
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Matty gave himself a mental workout by completing cerebral tasks like word matching games, puzzles, and tower building with Chloe
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#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #ActiveMind
Matty doing word matching game Matty with map of the world jigsaw Matty build block tower
December 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Jake and Paris went for a wander round Horsforth, where they had a bubble tea with a portion of salt and pepper chips before looking around the antiques shop where Jake found an African mask to add to his collection.
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#ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #Community
Jake and Paris in Horsforth Jake in charity shop Jake in antiques shop Jake with bubble tea
December 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Jack wasn't going to let the chilly weather stop him when he went for his adapted cycling session with April. Bet that warmed you up a bit, Jack!
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#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Fitness
Jack cycling around the athletics track with the winter sun behind him
December 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Satnam and Nick have been getting excited about the holiday season, so they went to see the new film, Christmas Karma, a Bollywood-inspired adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Hope it was as much fun as it sounds!
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#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Cinema
Nick and Satnam in the cinema
December 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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The big day has arrived and after weeks of intense training Kim and Hannah will be competing in #LeedsAbbeyDash today! If you want to show your support, click here>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/Appeal/kim-a...
Good luck ladies! 🍀🏆🏃‍♀️‍➡️
A flyer for Hannah and Kim's 10k challenge with a picture of them standing next to a four-leafed clover
November 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Kim and Hannah are sooooo close to reaching the fundraising target for their #LeedsAbbeyDash challenge this Sunday. Click here to help them get over the line>> bit.ly/49n2HGc
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November 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Strathclyde University are looking for #ActuallyAutistic research participants to take part in online interviews for a study which aims to improve access to mental health crisis services. Click the link to find out more>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/news/autisti...
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Our friends over at Tourmaline Films have produced this excellent video which explains autistic masking and the reality of letting go of the mask. Check it out>> www.youtube.com/watch
#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #AutismUnderstanding
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Why Do Autistic People Mask? Feat. Gary D Campbell
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November 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Ben has an amazing way with animals, especially horses and ponies, so he was very happy to introduce Mason to some of his four-legged friends (and a giant polar bear) on his latest trip to Equine Pathways
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#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #AnimalTherapy
Ben stroking a pony Ben walking a pony by a field Ben walking a pony along a lane Ben giving a thumbs up in front of a massive polar bear
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Happy #WellnessWednesday
Rage bait is online content designed to make us feel angry 😡
Our easy-read guide explains what it is, why people make it, and includes tips on how to manage it. Check it out>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/dont-let-rag...
A drawing of a person with an angry face sat at a computer. The text says "don't let rage bait ruin your day - an easy-read guide to staying calm online"
November 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Getting into nature and beautiful surroundings is a great way to regulate and walk away any worries which is exactly what Lauren and Courtney did on a recent trip to Kirkstall Abbey. They even managed to catch some autumn sun! ☀️
#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #SensoryActivity
November 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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One of Michael's goals is to fly on an aeroplane, so he visited "Try b4 u fly" at the William Merritt Centre in Rodley where he was given some air travel tips and the opportunity to try out some of the seats! ✈️
Find out more about Try B 4 U Fly >> wmdlc.org/services/mob...
Michael giving a thumbs up at Try B4 U Fly Michael trying out aeroplane seats at Try B4 U Fly Michael in a simulation plane cabin at Try B4 U Fly
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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December is nearly upon us, so Agnes and Rob got into the seasonal spirit by taking a stroll through Trinity Walk to see the Christmas decorations 🎄
#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Community
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Despite the recent cold and rain, Kim and Hannah have been getting out in all weathers to train for their #LeedsAbbeyDash fundraiser this coming Sunday. Give this a share and click here to show your support>> bit.ly/49n2HGc
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A flyer for Kim and Hannah's fundraiser with a rainy background
November 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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We love this picture of Chris looking super chilled on a recent visit to Leeds with Caroline where he enjoyed a fish and chip lunch and a cappuccino ☕
#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Community
Christopher relaxing in Costa
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Michael did a brilliant job making cookies during a recent baking session with Courtney. It looks like they turned out great, Michael! 😋
#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #LifeSkills
Michael mixing his cookie dough Michael adding the cookie dough to the baking tray Michael washing up The finished cookies on a plate
November 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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We want to say a big thank you to Jo, Tom, and the rest of the team at Troy Foods for arranging to raise funds, and awareness, for Leeds Autism Services at their annual Christmas event this year.
#autism #awareness #fundraising #community #inclusion #troyfoods #LAS
Tom and Jo in front of the Troy Foods logo Tom and Jo in front of the Troy Foods logo A photo of the Troy Foods factory
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Happy #FeelgoodFriday followers!
This week we're raising a smile with this video of David who took some time out from work to get his groove on to Sunshine of Your Love
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#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #LoveMusic
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM