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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 8d

#AutisitCon2025 - Only 1 week to go! We have created a pre-event information booklet to help you plan and prepare for the event. Download it here>> bit.ly/42mSvJy
#AutistiCon #Inclusion #ActuallyAutistic

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Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · 8d

🎉 What a Month at Little Hiccups! 🎉

September was packed with fun, support, and connection 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us – we’re so proud of this community 💫

#LittleHiccups #FamilySupport #InclusionMatters #CommunityImpact #SENDSupport

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Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · 8d

🎉 A Huge Thank You to Irwin Mitchell’s COP Team! 🎉

We’re so grateful to the amazing team at Irwin Mitchell who organised a fantastic bake sale recently in support of Little Hiccups. Thanks to everyone who baked, bought, and donated — you raised an incredible £182!

Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · 10d

📢 Free webinars for healthcare professionals from @DownSyndromeUK via #PADS
👨‍👧 PADS Dads: The Lived Experience
🗓️ Tues 21 Oct | 🕛 Midday

🌍 Cultural Perspectives
🗓️ Mon 17 Nov | 🕛 Midday

🔗 Register: downsyndromeuk.my.site.com/community/s/...

#InclusiveMaternityCare #DownSyndromeAwarenes

https://downsyndromeuk.my.site.com/community/s/

downsyndromeuk.my.site.com

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Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · 11d

🎉 Happy 55th Birthday to @TemplegateTinytots! 🎂

To mark the occasion, they’re doing 55 Acts of Kindness this year — and we’re thrilled that Little Hiccups will be part of it! 🥰
Read all about it in our latest blog:

🔗 www.littlehiccups.co.uk/templegate-t...
#TemplegateTinytots #LittleHiccups

Templegate Tinytots Turns 55! – Little Hiccups

www.littlehiccups.co.uk

Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · 11d

We had such a fab day out at Eureka Halifax. We were especially impressed with how accessible everything was — sensory bags, quiet room, Changing Places toilet, and more. 💜

🔗 littlehiccups.co.uk/little-hiccups-day-out-at-eureka-what-a-blast

#LittleHiccups #EurekaHalifax #AccessibleDaysOut

Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · 14d

We had such a fun day at Harewood House today with our Little Hiccups families! 🌾🧑‍🌾

Together we built 3 scarecrows—including one that’s wheelchair-inclusive 💛 They’ll be on display during Oct half term.

Big thanks to Harewood for hosting us.

Read more here 👉 www.littlehiccups.co.uk/scarecrow-fu...

Scarecrow Fun at Harewood House! – Little Hiccups

www.littlehiccups.co.uk

Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · 17d

Last neurodiversity session of the year with the brilliant @laurahellfeld.bsky.social — today we’re exploring PDA. Hiccups Bear is ready to learn! 🐻💬

Missed out this year? More coming in 2026 — stay tuned!
#Neurodiversity #PDA #PathologicalDemandAvoidance #DisabilityAwareness #YorkshireEvents

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Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · 18d

🎿 Smashing Barriers on the Slopes! ❄️

Despite flooded motorways and wild weather, around 90% of our families made it to The Snow Centre Manchester for a day of skiing, SitSkis, and Snow Park fun! 💙

📖 Read the full blog:
🔗 www.littlehiccups.co.uk/smashing-bar...

Smashing Barriers on the Slopes – Our Skiing Adventure at The Snow Centre Manchester – Little Hiccups

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Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · 18d

Honoured to be at the #NationalDiversityAwards 2025 in Liverpool Cathedral! We didn’t win, but being surrounded by so many inspiring changemakers was a win in itself. 💛

littlehiccups.co.uk/celebrating-courage-community-and-change-our-night-at-the-national-diversity-awards-2025/

Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · 18d

Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · 19d

**Bradford Parents**

Does your child struggle to go to school due to feelings of worry or stress?

Have your heard of the Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) support groups led by the friendly and supportive Educational Psychologist Team.

Book: [email protected]

Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · 25d

Health workshop for parents and carers: Leeds Teaching Hospitals Learning Disability and Autism Team with Leeds PCF. Find out more here: www.leedsparentcarerforum.co.uk/event/health...

Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · 25d

Epilepsy Coffee Morning with LEEDS PCF

Find out more here: www.leedsparentcarerforum.co.uk/event/epilep...

Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · 26d

@rsbc.bsky.social - Connecting Families Online sessions Sept & Oct

16th Sept 7-8pm
'Balancing Priorities and Self-Care for Parents and Carers' · Luma
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14th Oct 7-8pm
Personal Care for Young People with a vision impairment · Luma
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Connecting Families Online: 'Balancing Priorities and Self-Care for Parents and Carers' · Luma

The start of a new academic year can bring up a range of feelings and mixed responses when your child has a visual impairment and additional needs. Families…

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Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · Sep 11

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Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · Sep 10

🌿 Exciting News! 🌿

We’re proud to announce that Juniper Tree Therapy has chosen Little Hiccups as their Charity Partner! 💜

Read our blog here: www.littlehiccups.co.uk/a-new-chapte...

#LittleHiccups #JuniperTreeTherapy #CharityPartner #SensorySupport #FamilySupport #LeedsFamilies #TogetherWeGrow

A New Chapter of Support: Little Hiccups Welcomes Juniper Tree Therapy as Charity Partner – Little Hiccups

www.littlehiccups.co.uk

Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · Sep 5

🎭 Musical Theatre Magic with Little Hiccups! 🎶

This summer we danced across the ocean with Moana, twirled through snowflakes with Frozen, and roared with rhythm in The Lion King — all at our musical theatre workshops at Brigshaw School!

📸 Read the full blog: www.littlehiccups.co.uk/musical-thea...

Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · Sep 4

Stay n Play is back this September – and it’s all about Shapes & Numbers!

Join us at Mencap Leeds for our welcoming Stay n Play sessions, specially designed for children under 5 with disabilities or additional needs 💛

Mon 10am - 11.30am
Thurs 1pm - 2.30pm

www.littlehiccups.co.uk/stay-n-play

Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · Sep 4

SEND parent carer information drop

Date: Wednesday 17th September 2025
Time: 10.30am till 12.30pm
Venue: Plus Net, 17 Marlborough Street, Leeds, LS1 4PE

If you have any questions please contact [email protected]

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Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · Sep 3

🌞 First summer of events with Little Hiccups — and what a month it’s been! 💛

Grateful to everyone who joined us — here’s to many more 💫
#LittleHiccups #ImpactReport #CommunitySupport #FamilyEvents #Summer2025

Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · Aug 29

🌞 Summer Picnics Along the Little Hiccups Mosaic Trail 🌈

This summer, we’ve been out and about every week, exploring the beautiful stops along our Little Hiccups Mosaic Trail.

Read the full blog here: www.littlehiccups.co.uk/summer-picni...

Summer Picnics Along the Little Hiccups Mosaic Trail – Little Hiccups

www.littlehiccups.co.uk

Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · Aug 26

Some more excellent support from Bringing Us Together

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Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · Aug 18

🦸‍♀️ Yesterday we celebrated our real-life superheroes — the amazing children and siblings of Little Hiccups 💛

18 awards, endless smiles, and a whole lot of heart. Every child there is a superhero in our eyes 🫶

#LittleHiccups #SuperheroAwards #HiccupsHeroes #DisabilityInclusion #SENDCommunity

Little Hiccups @littlehiccups1.bsky.social · Aug 13

🌟 Emily’s on the move! 🌟

Who needs roads when you’ve got wheels like these? 🚀 Emily’s taking holiday adventures to the next level in our awesome All Terrain Buggy — and honestly, she looks like she’s leading an expedition to FUN! 😄🌳🌞

www.littlehiccups.co.uk/all-terrain-...