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Neuro-affirmative, non-profit autism NGO & network. Partnership of autistic and non-autistic experts. UK/international. CPD training/clinical/consultancy/events/prog evaluation- Synergy & SPELL: Proud members of @autismeurope.bsky.social

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AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social · Feb 20

📣 Save the date for our conference:

'Autism: The Art of the Possible'

Wednesday 8th October 2025
Church House, Westminster, London

Watch this space, bookmark our website or sign up to our newsletter for details of speakers & early bird prices - details coming soon
www.atautism.org/contact-us/

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AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social · 4h

We work with organisations to design and improve services that truly meet autistic people’s needs.

We offer expert guidance on inclusive practice, service development and organisational change – grounded in both evidence and lived experience.

Learn more: www.atautism.org/services/aut...

AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social · 1d

Many thanks to @annmemmott.bsky.social for sharing her reflections on our conference today.
#AutismArtOfThePossible

Ann Memmott @annmemmott.bsky.social · 1d

Thread on the #AutismArtOfThePossible conference held 8 October 2025 in Westminster by the fabulous team at @at-autism.bsky.social
@drruthmoyse.bsky.social is opening the autism conference, with Nicola Martin. Making clear this is based on a strengths-based, 'universal design' approach to change/

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AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social · 1d

Erin, looks like you take a good photograph, too! Looking forward to welcoming you to our event tomorrow.
#ArtOfThePossible

AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow’s the day!

We can’t wait to welcome everyone joining us – in person and online – for our 'Autism: The Art of the Possible' conference.

There’s still time to book your online ticket and be part of the day:
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...

#AutismArtOfThePossible

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AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social · 7d

The SPELL framework helps professionals, families & organisations create environments where autistic people feel safe, valued & able to thrive.

Join our online training on 2 December, designed for professionals working with autistic adults.

📅 2 Dec | Online
🎟️ Book: www.atautism.org/spell-framew...

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AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social · 9d

In-person tickets for Autism: The Art of the Possible are SOLD OUT!

BUT, you can still join us online:

🎥 Livestream on the day
▶️ Or watch on demand afterwards

📅 Wed 8 Oct
🎟️ Book your online place: www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...

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AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social · 14d

The final talk at our conference 'Autism: The Art of the Possible, will be presented by Damian Milton, on participatory research - looking at research WITH, not ON, autistic people.

📅 Wed 8th Oct
🏢 London, SW1P 3NZ
🎟️ Tickets (in-person, livestream, or on-demand): www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...

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AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social · 16d

How do we shift mindsets and attitudes?

At our upcoming conference, 'Autism: The Art of the Possible', Alia Lewis, Dr Ken Bruce & Ann Memmott will share their work on embracing positive change.

📅 Wed 8th Oct
🏢 London
🎟️ Tickets: www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...

#AutismArtOfThePossible

AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social · 21d

How do we change minds? What's possible?

At our October "Autism: The Art of the Possible" conference, we’ll hear from Heba Al-Jayoosi, Zahilah Filzah Zulkifli & Catherine Dakin – all working in different contexts, all focused on creating positive change.

🎟️ Tickets: www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...

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AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social · 23d

Too many autistic people are detained in hospitals for years.

At our conference "Autism: The Art of the Possible", Andrew Reece, Lucy Dunstan and Linda Woodcock will explore how we make Homes not Hospitals a reality.

📅 Wed 8th Oct, London
🎟️ Tickets: www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...

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AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social · 28d

This isn’t just a conference.

AT-Autism: The Art of the Possible (8 Oct) you’ll join table discussions, share ideas & help shape collective action points.

📅 Wednesday 8th October, 9.30am - 4.30pm
🏢 Church House, Westminster, London, SW1P 3NZ
🎟️ Tickets: www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...

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Ruth Moyse @drruthmoyse.bsky.social · Sep 9

Off to #AEC2025 tomorrow with most of the @at-autism.bsky.social team!

We'd love to connect - find us here:

⭐ Symposium, led by UCL's Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou, discussion by me: Fri 10am, Hall 6, S2.01.01 'A neurodiversity-informed approach in mental health research and training: if so, how?'

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chrisatautism.bsky.social @chrisatautism.bsky.social · 29d

Looking forward to catching up with friends and colleagues 👍

AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social · Sep 9

Just 4 weeks to go!

Join us on 8 Oct for Autism: The Art of the Possible – a day of talks & discussions on what we can do to support autistic people.

🎟️ Learn more and book your tickets:
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...

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AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social · Sep 9

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AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social · May 8

A true National Treasure. Happy Birthday!

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爪𝖆𝖌𝖚𝖘 丂𝖒𝖎𝖑𝖑𝖘ö𝖎𝖉 🎸👌🦶 @magus-smillsoid.bsky.social · May 8

Happy 99th Birthday to David Attenborough.

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_jV...

When Björk Met Attenborough (Channel 4)

YouTube video by G-Man

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Ruth Moyse @drruthmoyse.bsky.social · Apr 17

Whilst the work of Anna Freud and @at-autism.bsky.social on the NATP has now ended, people can still read here about this groundbreaking co-designed, co-developed, co-delivered programme, including impact case studies:
www.annafreud.org/training/hea...

National Autism Trainer Programme

Learn more about the National Autism Trainer Programme, commissioned by NHS England and developed and delivered in collaboration with AT-Autism.

www.annafreud.org

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Richard Mills @richardmills18.bsky.social · Mar 22

If you train your people to seclude and restrain don't be surprised if they do just that. This slow-moving fiasco is now a shambles. What next on #ControlandRestraint in #schools?
www-bbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc....

Royal College of Nursing resigns from restraint in schools taskforce - BBC News

The Royal College of Nursing has expressed serious concerns over the current direction of travel on the issue.

www-bbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org

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Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social · Mar 21

see annafreud.org/natp for more information on this wonderful colllaboarative of our two orgs

annafreud.org

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Richard Mills @richardmills18.bsky.social · Mar 17

Why empathy, reflection, and listening skills are such important qualities for the teacher. Even when the system is bad, the good teacher will make things happen. @at-autism.bsky.social #Synergy

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AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social · Mar 11

Delighted that all three submissions to the @autismeurope.bsky.social Congress were accepted including #Synergy with #LaskaridisFundation Greece, Affinity, @scottishautism.bsky.social- and #NATPmentalHealth with #AnnaFreud - looking forward to seeing everyone in Dublin

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Richard Mills @richardmills18.bsky.social · Mar 11

Yes- really looking forward to catching up with so many people from the whole world of #autism

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Richard Mills @richardmills18.bsky.social · Mar 13

I feel desperately sorry for our friends and colleagues at #NHSE who have done such a great job supporting the brilliantly effective National Autism Trainer Programme with #AnnaFreud and @at-autism.bsky.social #NATPMentalHealth

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AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social · Mar 15

Exactly this. Co-Produced and co delivered, the #NATPMentalHealth prog, inc. community of practice ends on schedule this month after 3 years of delivery. Commissioned and funded by NHSE all targets were exceeded. Thanks to our brilliant partners, trainers and all colleagues, including at #NHSE

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