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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 6d

Ah Caroline!! That's really amazing - thank you!!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks so much Caroline :) !!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 7d

...this project would not have been possible without all their support 💚 !

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 7d

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the creation of the Barriers to Education website. Over 1,500 people contributed including young people, parents and carers, professionals across education, health and social care, researchers...

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 7d

At its heart is the WARMTH Framework, alongside a growing library of tools, strategies and case studies that show what’s possible when we focus on understanding needs and creating conditions where young people feel safe, valued and able to thrive.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 7d

We’re very excited to share that the Barriers to Education website has officially launched: lnkd.in/e5vmcDaQ

The website has been created to bring parents, carers and professionals together with practical, compassionate approaches that make a real difference.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 13d

REMINDER:

CORRELATION ≠ CAUSATION.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 13d

Solved it. Autism rates didn't rise because of vaccines, paracetamol or whatever else people are making up at the moment.

The data is crystal clear: the more Marvel movies, the more autism.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our final Big Meetup Weekend 2025 took place in Manchester a few weeks ago.

Many young people who come to our meetup weekends don't access many other face to face activities, and we are privileged to be able to offer a space where they feel comfortable

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us!

spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thank you @pebbleautism.bsky.social for sharing our Autism Understood website (and for including us in such awesome company!)

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · Aug 18

🏗️ SG's Minecraft Build Team: how autistic young people are creating experiences for other autistic young people to combat social isolation!

Our private Minecraft server provides a space for our members to explore virtual worlds with new friends, practice and develop life skills in a safe space 💚

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · Aug 7

Here's our Autism and Sleep Guide we created a year ago, and reviewed by @thesleepcharity.bsky.social !

drive.google.com/file/d/1MAP2...

SG Autism and Sleep V3.pdf

drive.google.com

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · Aug 7

We're visiting some of the resources coproduced by the awesome young people in the SG community 💚 !

First up: Autism and Sleep!

Many autistic young people struggle with sleep, but also find that typical "sleep hygiene strategies" often aren't helpful.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · Jul 24

On Tuesday, the outside of the SG community centre had a long awaited refresh! 🥳 The building no longer looks like a toyshop and has officially become SGHQ!

A huge THANK YOU to anyone who supported our end of year appeal in 2024 and made this transformation possible 💚

spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · Jul 14

Thanks so much @autisticrealms.bsky.social for sharing this video 💚 (we're very hopeful we'll be making more with young people this year so keep an eye out :) !)

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · Jul 2

Check out some amazing artwork young people have been working on!

spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · Jul 2

When asked about a favourite moment so far hosting Drawing Club, Ellie said:

“One young person has been drawing LGBTQ+ comics each week, it’s been really great to see them share their work and feel so comfortable expressing themselves!”

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · Jul 2

We wanted to spotlight one of these events, which is our Drawing Club, hosted by Ellie 💚

These are relaxed meetups, where young people share drawings, ideas or just chat!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · Jul 2

How we provide online spaces for autistic young people to express themselves:

In the past week, our youth team has held 11 online events, giving young people in the SG community chance to get together over shared interests.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · Jun 27

And whilst their written contributions were no less important to the team, it's great to know that the build team has become a space where this young person felt comfortable to speak in a voice call, contributing in a new way that was previously not something they had felt able to do!

spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · Jun 27

Not only does the server give autistic young people the chance to connect, but we see how working on team builds boosts the confidence of the young people in the team.

Recently, one young person who had been part of the build team for a year spoke on a voice call for the first time!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · Jun 27

Most recently they built a series of Minecraft mini games for our private Minecraft server, which they launched during our recent Gaming Marathon fundraiser!

Within an hour 62 young people had joined the server to try out this new games area!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · Jun 27

How team builds on #Minecraft can give autistic young people a confidence boost!

At SG we have a Minecraft build team made up of young people, volunteers and staff. They come together on a weekly basis to work on a variety of Minecraft projects.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · Jun 7

If you can donate your donations will support us to continue providing vital neuro-affirming services to autistic young people, helping them to recover from autistic burnout and the negative impacts of long term isolation!

Head to: www.justgiving.com/campaign/sga...

Spectrum Gaming Fundraising Month: Achievement Unlocked!

This June, we invite you to join us for our month-long fundraising event where players, creators, and challengers of all kinds take on epic quests (big or small!) to raise money for Spectrum Gaming! ...

www.justgiving.com

spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · Jun 7

We’re now 6 hours into the marathon! Only another 18 hours to go…! 😅

Thanks to all your support so far we’re inching towards hitting 50% of the fundraising goal - this is incredibly exciting and we’re so grateful to everyone who has donated, shared our links or are watching along 💚

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