Autistic Parents UK
@autisticparentsuk.org
The only national, Autistic-led charity supporting parents who are Autistic themselves, with children of any neurotype. We offer a range of peer support services, events, training and resources: https://www.autisticparentsuk.org/
💻 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS 💻
Our peer support groups give #Autistic parents the opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences. Groups run either once a month or once a fortnight. Here is a list of some of our upcoming groups.
Find out more: www.autisticparentsu...
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Our peer support groups give #Autistic parents the opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences. Groups run either once a month or once a fortnight. Here is a list of some of our upcoming groups.
Find out more: www.autisticparentsu...
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January 15, 2026 at 6:22 PM
💻 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS 💻
Our peer support groups give #Autistic parents the opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences. Groups run either once a month or once a fortnight. Here is a list of some of our upcoming groups.
Find out more: www.autisticparentsu...
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Our peer support groups give #Autistic parents the opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences. Groups run either once a month or once a fortnight. Here is a list of some of our upcoming groups.
Find out more: www.autisticparentsu...
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💻Live Q&A - Hyper Empathy
Bobbi Elman will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Hyper Empathy. This may include hyper empathy in ourselves as Autistic adults, as well as our Autistic children. #Autistic
🗓️Tuesday 20th January at 7pm.
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Bobbi Elman will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Hyper Empathy. This may include hyper empathy in ourselves as Autistic adults, as well as our Autistic children. #Autistic
🗓️Tuesday 20th January at 7pm.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:29 PM
💻Live Q&A - Hyper Empathy
Bobbi Elman will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Hyper Empathy. This may include hyper empathy in ourselves as Autistic adults, as well as our Autistic children. #Autistic
🗓️Tuesday 20th January at 7pm.
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Bobbi Elman will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Hyper Empathy. This may include hyper empathy in ourselves as Autistic adults, as well as our Autistic children. #Autistic
🗓️Tuesday 20th January at 7pm.
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Want to stay in the loop for 2026?
We share all our upcoming live Q&As and links to past recordings in our email newsletter, straight to your inbox. 📩
Sign up on our website (scroll to the bottom for the signup form) 👉 www.autisticparentsu...
We share all our upcoming live Q&As and links to past recordings in our email newsletter, straight to your inbox. 📩
Sign up on our website (scroll to the bottom for the signup form) 👉 www.autisticparentsu...
January 8, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Want to stay in the loop for 2026?
We share all our upcoming live Q&As and links to past recordings in our email newsletter, straight to your inbox. 📩
Sign up on our website (scroll to the bottom for the signup form) 👉 www.autisticparentsu...
We share all our upcoming live Q&As and links to past recordings in our email newsletter, straight to your inbox. 📩
Sign up on our website (scroll to the bottom for the signup form) 👉 www.autisticparentsu...
A new year, the same mission: supporting Autistic parents.
As 2026 begins, our commitment to Autistic parents remains at the heart of everything we do. We’re excited about our plans for the year ahead, including:
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As 2026 begins, our commitment to Autistic parents remains at the heart of everything we do. We’re excited about our plans for the year ahead, including:
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January 4, 2026 at 9:04 AM
A new year, the same mission: supporting Autistic parents.
As 2026 begins, our commitment to Autistic parents remains at the heart of everything we do. We’re excited about our plans for the year ahead, including:
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As 2026 begins, our commitment to Autistic parents remains at the heart of everything we do. We’re excited about our plans for the year ahead, including:
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We’d like to wish all our followers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and say a huge thanks for every like, comment and follow this year. Our staff and volunteers will be slowing down for the next week or so, and it may take a little longer than usual for posts...
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December 20, 2025 at 9:23 AM
We’d like to wish all our followers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and say a huge thanks for every like, comment and follow this year. Our staff and volunteers will be slowing down for the next week or so, and it may take a little longer than usual for posts...
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Many thanks to this APUK member for the lovely feedback on our peer support service:
“Taking part in the peer support sessions has been brilliant. I was nervous for the first session and not sure what to expect but so glad I did it as it has had a hugely positive impact on me and my parenting.
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“Taking part in the peer support sessions has been brilliant. I was nervous for the first session and not sure what to expect but so glad I did it as it has had a hugely positive impact on me and my parenting.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Many thanks to this APUK member for the lovely feedback on our peer support service:
“Taking part in the peer support sessions has been brilliant. I was nervous for the first session and not sure what to expect but so glad I did it as it has had a hugely positive impact on me and my parenting.
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“Taking part in the peer support sessions has been brilliant. I was nervous for the first session and not sure what to expect but so glad I did it as it has had a hugely positive impact on me and my parenting.
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Want to make sure you never miss our live Q&As?
We share all our upcoming online sessions and links to past recordings in our email newsletter, straight to your inbox. 📩
If you want to stay in the loop, sign up on our website (scroll to the bottom for the signup form) 👉 www.autisticparentsu...
We share all our upcoming online sessions and links to past recordings in our email newsletter, straight to your inbox. 📩
If you want to stay in the loop, sign up on our website (scroll to the bottom for the signup form) 👉 www.autisticparentsu...
December 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Want to make sure you never miss our live Q&As?
We share all our upcoming online sessions and links to past recordings in our email newsletter, straight to your inbox. 📩
If you want to stay in the loop, sign up on our website (scroll to the bottom for the signup form) 👉 www.autisticparentsu...
We share all our upcoming online sessions and links to past recordings in our email newsletter, straight to your inbox. 📩
If you want to stay in the loop, sign up on our website (scroll to the bottom for the signup form) 👉 www.autisticparentsu...
A recording of our Q&A on the topic of Monotropism with Tanya Adkin and guest Helen Edgar @autisticrealms.bsky.social is now available on YouTube. So if you missed it live, you can now catch up anytime! Check it out here: youtu.be/KfWlJa3FqXw...
December 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A recording of our Q&A on the topic of Monotropism with Tanya Adkin and guest Helen Edgar @autisticrealms.bsky.social is now available on YouTube. So if you missed it live, you can now catch up anytime! Check it out here: youtu.be/KfWlJa3FqXw...
Would you like to support Autistic Parents UK and the work we do? Here’s how you can help!
♥️ DONATE: Make a one-off or monthly donation via Paypal: www.paypal.com/donat... or contact us for our bank details.
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♥️ DONATE: Make a one-off or monthly donation via Paypal: www.paypal.com/donat... or contact us for our bank details.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Would you like to support Autistic Parents UK and the work we do? Here’s how you can help!
♥️ DONATE: Make a one-off or monthly donation via Paypal: www.paypal.com/donat... or contact us for our bank details.
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♥️ DONATE: Make a one-off or monthly donation via Paypal: www.paypal.com/donat... or contact us for our bank details.
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Connection over Perfection: Making Christmas Work for You and Your Family
While Christmas can be a time of joy for many, for #neurodivergent people it can feel overwhelming. There is a shift in pace, sensory sensitivities to navigate, as well as holiday traditions and expectations.
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While Christmas can be a time of joy for many, for #neurodivergent people it can feel overwhelming. There is a shift in pace, sensory sensitivities to navigate, as well as holiday traditions and expectations.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Connection over Perfection: Making Christmas Work for You and Your Family
While Christmas can be a time of joy for many, for #neurodivergent people it can feel overwhelming. There is a shift in pace, sensory sensitivities to navigate, as well as holiday traditions and expectations.
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While Christmas can be a time of joy for many, for #neurodivergent people it can feel overwhelming. There is a shift in pace, sensory sensitivities to navigate, as well as holiday traditions and expectations.
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📣 Don’t forget our LIVE Q&A, tonight at 7pm 📣
Bex Milgate will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Navigating The Holiday Season. This may include navigating the holiday season ourselves as Autistic adults, or with our Autistic children.
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Bex Milgate will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Navigating The Holiday Season. This may include navigating the holiday season ourselves as Autistic adults, or with our Autistic children.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
📣 Don’t forget our LIVE Q&A, tonight at 7pm 📣
Bex Milgate will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Navigating The Holiday Season. This may include navigating the holiday season ourselves as Autistic adults, or with our Autistic children.
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Bex Milgate will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Navigating The Holiday Season. This may include navigating the holiday season ourselves as Autistic adults, or with our Autistic children.
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On this International Volunteer Day we would like to say a huge thank you to all our wonderful volunteers, past and present. We wouldn’t be where we are today as a charity without all their hard work and dedication. ♥️♥️♥️ #IVD2025
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December 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
On this International Volunteer Day we would like to say a huge thank you to all our wonderful volunteers, past and present. We wouldn’t be where we are today as a charity without all their hard work and dedication. ♥️♥️♥️ #IVD2025
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💻 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS 💻
Our peer support groups give #Autistic parents the opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences. Groups run either once a month or once a fortnight, depending on popularity.
You can self-refer: www.autisticparentsu...
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Our peer support groups give #Autistic parents the opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences. Groups run either once a month or once a fortnight, depending on popularity.
You can self-refer: www.autisticparentsu...
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December 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
💻 ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS 💻
Our peer support groups give #Autistic parents the opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences. Groups run either once a month or once a fortnight, depending on popularity.
You can self-refer: www.autisticparentsu...
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Our peer support groups give #Autistic parents the opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences. Groups run either once a month or once a fortnight, depending on popularity.
You can self-refer: www.autisticparentsu...
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Sign up to support Autistic Parents UK on the easyfundraising app today and we’ll get a £2 bonus! All you need to do is download the app and register a new account. This month only!
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December 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Sign up to support Autistic Parents UK on the easyfundraising app today and we’ll get a £2 bonus! All you need to do is download the app and register a new account. This month only!
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Thanks so much to everyone who has made a donation recently! We have now raised £270 so far towards our target of £1000.
A special thank you to those who have set up a regular monthly donation - having this predictable source of income helps us so much.
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A special thank you to those who have set up a regular monthly donation - having this predictable source of income helps us so much.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Thanks so much to everyone who has made a donation recently! We have now raised £270 so far towards our target of £1000.
A special thank you to those who have set up a regular monthly donation - having this predictable source of income helps us so much.
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A special thank you to those who have set up a regular monthly donation - having this predictable source of income helps us so much.
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📣 Research Opportunity 📣
Please note this is shared for information purposes only, and is not an endorsement. At Autistic Parents UK, we have a thorough review process and only share opportunities that we feel are in line with our values as a charity,
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Please note this is shared for information purposes only, and is not an endorsement. At Autistic Parents UK, we have a thorough review process and only share opportunities that we feel are in line with our values as a charity,
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November 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
📣 Research Opportunity 📣
Please note this is shared for information purposes only, and is not an endorsement. At Autistic Parents UK, we have a thorough review process and only share opportunities that we feel are in line with our values as a charity,
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Please note this is shared for information purposes only, and is not an endorsement. At Autistic Parents UK, we have a thorough review process and only share opportunities that we feel are in line with our values as a charity,
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So lovely to read feedback from people who have been through our peer support programme - this is why we do what we do!
“When I first started receiving one to one peer support I was in a really bad place, I had no confidence & found it really hard to be around people.
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“When I first started receiving one to one peer support I was in a really bad place, I had no confidence & found it really hard to be around people.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
So lovely to read feedback from people who have been through our peer support programme - this is why we do what we do!
“When I first started receiving one to one peer support I was in a really bad place, I had no confidence & found it really hard to be around people.
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“When I first started receiving one to one peer support I was in a really bad place, I had no confidence & found it really hard to be around people.
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💻Live Q&A - Monotropism and Autistic Parenting
Helen Edgar will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Monotropism and Autistic Parenting.
🗓️Tuesday 25th November at 7pm.
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Helen Edgar will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Monotropism and Autistic Parenting.
🗓️Tuesday 25th November at 7pm.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
💻Live Q&A - Monotropism and Autistic Parenting
Helen Edgar will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Monotropism and Autistic Parenting.
🗓️Tuesday 25th November at 7pm.
fb.me/e/88MNXwHwA
Helen Edgar will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Monotropism and Autistic Parenting.
🗓️Tuesday 25th November at 7pm.
fb.me/e/88MNXwHwA
Recent comments in the media suggesting that paracetamol causes autism are not only scientifically unfounded, but also deeply damaging. Autism is a natural neurodevelopmental difference, not an illness caused by something parents did or did not do.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Recent comments in the media suggesting that paracetamol causes autism are not only scientifically unfounded, but also deeply damaging. Autism is a natural neurodevelopmental difference, not an illness caused by something parents did or did not do.
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UK health officials have confirmed that paracetamol remains the safest painkiller for pregnant women. There is no conclusive evidence showing that taking paracetamol in pregnancy causes autism.
September 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
UK health officials have confirmed that paracetamol remains the safest painkiller for pregnant women. There is no conclusive evidence showing that taking paracetamol in pregnancy causes autism.
On our website you can find research opportunities for Autistic parents to become involved with. We also have a page for researchers to submit their requests for approval.
www.autisticparentsu...
#ActuallyAutistic
www.autisticparentsu...
#ActuallyAutistic
August 21, 2025 at 8:04 AM
On our website you can find research opportunities for Autistic parents to become involved with. We also have a page for researchers to submit their requests for approval.
www.autisticparentsu...
#ActuallyAutistic
www.autisticparentsu...
#ActuallyAutistic
Our Lottery funded Peer Support project in 2025 so far:
📣 259 peer support referrals
👥 176 matched with a peer supporter
📋 42 currently on waiting list
🕒 416 hours of support
Find out more about our peer support services on our website www.autisticparentsuk.org/about-peer-s... #ActuallyAutistic
📣 259 peer support referrals
👥 176 matched with a peer supporter
📋 42 currently on waiting list
🕒 416 hours of support
Find out more about our peer support services on our website www.autisticparentsuk.org/about-peer-s... #ActuallyAutistic
August 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Our Lottery funded Peer Support project in 2025 so far:
📣 259 peer support referrals
👥 176 matched with a peer supporter
📋 42 currently on waiting list
🕒 416 hours of support
Find out more about our peer support services on our website www.autisticparentsuk.org/about-peer-s... #ActuallyAutistic
📣 259 peer support referrals
👥 176 matched with a peer supporter
📋 42 currently on waiting list
🕒 416 hours of support
Find out more about our peer support services on our website www.autisticparentsuk.org/about-peer-s... #ActuallyAutistic
💻Live Q&A - Autism, Gender and Queerness
🗓️Tuesday 12th August at 7.30pm.
With @tanyaadkin.bsky.social and @kmunday.bsky.social
#ActuallyAutistic
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🗓️Tuesday 12th August at 7.30pm.
With @tanyaadkin.bsky.social and @kmunday.bsky.social
#ActuallyAutistic
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August 5, 2025 at 8:15 AM
💻Live Q&A - Autism, Gender and Queerness
🗓️Tuesday 12th August at 7.30pm.
With @tanyaadkin.bsky.social and @kmunday.bsky.social
#ActuallyAutistic
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🗓️Tuesday 12th August at 7.30pm.
With @tanyaadkin.bsky.social and @kmunday.bsky.social
#ActuallyAutistic
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Formal diagnosis is a privilege, and not required to access any of our services. #ActuallyAutistic
June 21, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Formal diagnosis is a privilege, and not required to access any of our services. #ActuallyAutistic
By popular request - ‘Welcome to the UK’ peer support drop in group on Tuesday 24th June at 10am.
Run by trained #ActuallyAutistic peer supporters, who have also moved to the UK from overseas.
Sign up via our website. Select the option for ‘drop in groups': www.autisticparentsuk.org/peer-support
Run by trained #ActuallyAutistic peer supporters, who have also moved to the UK from overseas.
Sign up via our website. Select the option for ‘drop in groups': www.autisticparentsuk.org/peer-support
June 16, 2025 at 2:32 PM
By popular request - ‘Welcome to the UK’ peer support drop in group on Tuesday 24th June at 10am.
Run by trained #ActuallyAutistic peer supporters, who have also moved to the UK from overseas.
Sign up via our website. Select the option for ‘drop in groups': www.autisticparentsuk.org/peer-support
Run by trained #ActuallyAutistic peer supporters, who have also moved to the UK from overseas.
Sign up via our website. Select the option for ‘drop in groups': www.autisticparentsuk.org/peer-support