Autism Positive

Sharing positive, uplifiting stories and celebrating the achievements of #ActuallyAutistic people.

[Autism Positive @Autism_Positive]

'My son is autistic and so am I - but there’s nothing wrong with either of us' https://t.co/ZnzxOriX2u

[Mary Doherty 🏳️‍🌈 @AutisticDoctor]

I’m a doctor and autistic. This is why I kept my diagnosis secret

Interview by ⁦⁦@jessiehewitson⁩ in the Times Magazine tomorrow https://t.co/afUPtNKNJP

[Autism Positive @Autism_Positive]

Nice metaphor ☺️

[👩‍🏫 Education Support 👨‍🏫 @EdSupportUK]

Alone time can be a helpful time. It can help you manage emotions and recharge. Take time for you during the break.

Remember we're still here if you need someone to talk to.

Our helpline is available to all teachers and education staff.

📞: 08000 562 561

📸 @positivepresent

[ScottishAutism @scottishautism]

Meet Elsa - the 10 year-old superstar who raised £2,697 for Scottish Autism by climbing Ben Nevis!

Elsa McCabe popped by our office with mum Kate and friend Arlene Ivatt, to celebrate their achievement with Chief Executive, Dorry McLaughlin. Read more at https://t.co/4FwsbBiyOu

[Autism Positive @Autism_Positive]

New Strava club for #Autistic runners!! https://t.co/6pOPizzAMj

[grace @gracejeanblog]

Recently, as part of my role on the @SDS_sport Young Person’s Sport Panel, I was part of a blog post celebrating Disability Pride Month.

I wanted to share my writing on my own blog too!

https://t.co/2EEu1RINFg

[grace @gracejeanblog]

It's Election Day!

A lot of autistic people can find voting hard. It can bring up feelings of anxiety, pressure, confusion and overwhelm.

I have put together some tips and resources for autistic people, this election day. #GeneralElection24

[Autistic Doctors International @DoctorsAutistic]

Now open access!
‘Why we need more autistic healthcare professionals & how to support them’

Great piece & delighted our work is included 🙏

#NeurodiversityInMedicine
#Neurodivergent #Autistic #HealthcareProfessionals #EDI
#ThisIsWhatAutismLooksLike

https://t.co/jpWPHcD8Pe

[Autistica @Autistica]

Happy #AutisticPrideDay! ❤

Today, we celebrate and amplify the voices of autistic people and their families, sharing what being autistic means to them.

#AutisticCommunity #LivedExperience #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness

[British Comedy Guide @BritishComedy]

Comedy writers Sara Gibbs and Elsa Williams have launched The Daily Tism, a satirical news site to "give space to autistic voices, poke fun at mainstream perceptions of autism and show that autistic people do, in fact, have a sense of humour".

https://t.co/MWMsfFFUSu

[Autism Positive @Autism_Positive]

Caragh McMurtry: Great Britain rower's neurodiversity journey https://t.co/tgP2oOSqKD

[Autism Positive @Autism_Positive]

Free resource for teachers to support autistic pupils with their mental health!

[Autism Positive @Autism_Positive]

Looking forward to attending this event next Wednesday with @Autism running branch https://t.co/c4U5OAkrUt

[Autistica @Autistica]

9 in 10 autistic people have sensory differences, but the public spaces we use every day are not built with neurodivergent people's needs in mind.

Released today, the Autistica #InclusiveSpaces Plan sets out how we'll make public spaces more inclusive. https://t.co/AbPdZOsNRO

[Autism Positive @Autism_Positive]

New multipurpose sensory rooms @wembleystadium 👍 https://t.co/EuIhgEWLRs