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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 #autism #inclusion #equality
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · Aug 5
⭐⭐AutistiCon is happening!⭐⭐
Friday 10th October 2025, a free event for autistic / neurodivergent people and anyone with an interest in neurodiversity. We'd love you to get involved, so please visit our website to find out more>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/Event/autist...
A flyer for Autisticon 2025. "save the date, 10-10-2025" at Nexus, Discovery Way, University of Leeds, LS2 3AA
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 1d
We are very happy to announce that Laura Hellfeld will be returning to #AutistiCon this year to talk about a topic that was extremely popular at last years' event>> autisticon.wordpress.com/
Hope to see you there 🎉
#AutistiCon2025 #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion
AutistiCon 2025, Friday 10th October, Nexus Leeds. Guest speaker, Laura Hellfeld: from sleep to start, rethinking support from the other side of the clock
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 1d
Gemma O'Connell will be kindly sharing her personal and professional experiences at #AutistiCon2025 to tell us about her mission to help improve access to healthcare for autistic people>> autisticon.wordpress.com/
Hope to see you there! 🎉
#AutistiCon #Inclusion #ActuallyAutistic
AutistiCon 2025, Friday 10th October, Nexus Leeds. Guest speaker Gemma O'Connell: Improving access to healthcare for autistic people
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 1d
David had a blast on the treadmill when he visited the gym with Nick, clocking up an impressive 1km in 10mins, followed by swimming 20 lengths of the pool. After all that exercise they had a well-deserved chill out session at Kirkstall Abbey 🏃‍♂️
#ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #fitness
David at Kirkstall Abbey David at Kirkstall Abbey David on treadmill David's 1km results
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 2d
We are getting ready for the big event tomorrow, #AutistiCon2025, and to help our visitors get ready we have filmed a walkthrough of the venue, Nexus, starring the #AutistiCon host
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Leeds Autism Services - Autisticon 2025, NEXUS a virtual tour around this years' venue #autism #tour
Hello, and welcome to the Leeds Autism Services YouTube Channel! This year's Autisticon 2025 - on the 10th October will be hosted at the NEXUS (Discovery Way, LS2 3AA). This video gives us a tour of what the inside of the NEXUS looks like, in preparation for this year's event. Thank you to Michael for his skills and help with filming, and also thank you to #NEXUS for letting us film their facilities. To find out more about Autisticon 2025, please visit: https://www.leedsautism.org.uk/event/autisticon-2025 To learn more about Leeds Autism Services, please visit: https://www.leedsautism.org.uk Please like and share this video, and don't forget to set your alerts, so you can keep informed of future Leeds Autism Services videos! Thank you for watching! #autism #inclusion #autisticon #leeds #leedsautismservices #NEXUS #LAS
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 2d
We are very grateful to be hosting autistic writer and director, Jess Telling who will be sharing her knowledge and experience of the theatre at #AutistiCon2025>> autisticon.wordpress.com/
Hope to see you there! 🎉
#AutistiCon #Inclusion #ActuallyAutistic
AutistiCon 2025, Friday 10th October, Nexus Leeds. Guest speaker, Jess Telling: Autism, Accessibility and Theatre
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 3d
Neil helped Jason with his first baking session, where he showed him how to make buns. Afterwards, Neil made a cuppa to go with his bun and shared the rest out around Grape Street
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#ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #Lifeskills
Neil and Jason with cup of tea Neil with his bun mixture Neil mixing bun ingredients Neil sharing buns with Cade and Nick
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 3d
Underrepresentation of minority communities in autism diagnosis and access to support is such an important topic, so we are thrilled to welcome Dr Vivian to #AutistiCon2025>> autisticon.wordpress.com/
Hope to see you there! 🎉
#AutistiCon #Inclusion #ActuallyAutistic
AutistiCon 2025, Friday 10th October, Nexus Leeds. Guest speaker: Dr Vivian Okoye speaking about overcoming the barriers faced by underrepresented communities
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 4d
We'd like to say a massive congratulations to Michael, who has recently moved into his own home. We're sure Michael will be talking about this amazing achievement when he hosts #AutistiCon2025 this coming Friday 🥳
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#ActuallyAutistic #Incusion #Independence
Michael outside his new home Michael in his new bedroom
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 4d
Tieri took a healthier and more economical option when he rustled up a #fakeaway Chinese stir-fry, complete with prawn crackers, at our New Mabgate base. That looks absolutely banging Tieri! 🌶️😋
#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #LifeSkills
Tieri at the hob Tieri's stir-fry in the wok Tieri with his prawn crackers Tieri enjoying his meal
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Leeds Autism AIM @leedsautismaim.bsky.social · 5d
There are around 30 stalls at this year's #AutistiCon event! We'll be there alongside others including @leedsautism.bsky.social and @forumcentral.bsky.social. AutistiCon is this Friday from 9:30am-4:30pm at Nexus Leeds.

A full list of stallholders is at autisticon.wordpress.com/2025-stalls/
A photo of people visiting stalls at the AutistiCon 2023 event.
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 4d
When we ran our survey to find out which topics people wanted to hear about at #AutistiCon2025, employment was one of the most popular choices>> bit.ly/3Mu8X2U
Hope to see you there on Friday! 🎉
#AutistiCon #Inclusion #ActuallyAutistic
AutistiCon 2025, Friday 10th October, Nexus Leeds. Jack Birkinshaw will be talking about dismantling the obstacles to employment
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 5d
William has been showing his artistic skills off to April, creating some spooky Halloween themed paintings. What a great way to bring a splash of colour to these darker days!
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#ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #spookyart
William doing Halloween painting William doing Halloween painting William doing Halloween painting
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 7d
#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
A digital flyer for AutistiCon with an 'information' icon
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 8d
Matty was not going to let the rainy weather stop him from racing round the track on the various different bikes at John Charles Centre for Sport 🚴‍♂️🌧️🏁
#ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #AccessibleActivities
Matty on bike at John Charles Centre Matty on bike at John Charles Centre
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 8d
Just over a week to go until #AutistiCon25 and our guest speakers are all confirmed 😁
Full details of the event programme can now be found on our website>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/Event/autist...
#AutistiCon #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion
A flyer for the guest speaker Laura Hellfeld. The title of her talk is - From Sleep to Start: Rethinking Support for the Other Side of the Clock
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 9d
Michael, Emily and Rosie are representing Leeds Autism Services at the Learning Disability pop-up event at St. Chad's Parish Centre in Otley today. Give us a wave and say hello if you're going down there 👋
#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Event
Michael, Emily and Rosie posing for a selfie Emily and Michael and the Leeds Autism Services stall Leeds Autism Services' pop-up banner
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 9d
Happy #WellnessWednesday
Lots of people are reducing the amount of meat they eat to aid health and help the environment.
Our easy-read guide provides information about the health benefits of eating less meat>> www.leedsautism.org.uk/plant-power
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#wellbeing #NationalVegetarianDay
An image of a plant with a love heart flower. The text says "plant power - an easy-read guide to the benefits of eating less meat"
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 10d
Jack spent some time chilling in the Grape Street sensory room after a morning walk with Rosie. Sensory rooms are great spaces to rebalance the senses after taking part in stimulating activities ☺️
#ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #sensoryactivities
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 11d
After a visit to Knaresborough swimming baths and a spot of lunch, Joe went to explore Henshaws' gardens with Kamile and Nick where they enjoyed a walk along the river and a bird's eye view from the top castle 🏰#ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #Yorkshire
Joe and Nick at Knaresborough Castle Joe and Kamile at Knaresborough Castle Joe and Kamile in Henshaw Centre gardens Joe and Kamile in Henshaw Centre gardens
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 11d
Councillor John Tudor is autistic, has ADHD and has been appointed as Leeds City Council's first neurodiversity champion. Find out more>> bit.ly/4gMqlxp
A picture of Councillor John Tudor, Leeds' new neurodiversity champion
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 11d
Michael has been busy in our Grape Street life skills kitchen again, where he rustled up a healthy pasta dish for lunch with a little bit of help from Courtney 👨‍🍳
#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #LifeSkills
Michael chopping red pepper Michael stirring the pasta in the pan Michael and Courtney posing for a selfie in the kitchen Michael enjoying his pasta dish
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 11d
Just over a week to go until #AutistiCon2025
We should have full details available later this week, but in the meantime here is the expected running order on the day 😄
Find out more>> bit.ly/4m7DBOY
AutistiCon 2025 order of events digital flyer. For full details visit the Leeds Autism Services event page (link in comments)
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 12d
Robert had a busy day our with Alice. He started by meeting friends for some bowling and air hockey before brushing up on his swordsmanship skills at the Royal Armouries, and on the way home found the aptly named "Roberts Wharf" 😁
#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Active
Robert playing air hockey Robert holding a sword at the Royal Armouries Robert and Alice in the main hall at Royal Armouries Robert smiling in front of the Roberts Wharf sign
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 12d
Cade smashed it at the gym again when he visited with Libby earlier this week 💪🤩
He worked really hard on 5 different machines and added the pull-up bars into his gym routine. Go Cade!
#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Fitness
Cade on the cross-trainer Cade on the pull-up bars
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Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 14d
William and Alice let off some steam by going for a long nature walk around Middleton Park before returning to our Grape Street base to enjoy a cuppa in a shaded spot
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#ActuallyAutistic #inclusion #autumnwalks
William having cup of tea at Grape Street base William at Middleton Park