DeborahThomson

Engagement and Inclusion Lead, Wigan Council. All views are my own.

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

❓ Did you know - in partnership with other local organisations, we host a series of monthly groups.

Why not come & check them out, no need to book, just turn up. Details below & on the Our Town Online Directory https://t.co/vAFjgO0RBf all welcome 👋

#WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

Here are some top tips for supporting autistic students ⬇️

#InclusionInEducation WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

Here are some top tips for supporting an autistic student ⬇️

#InclusionInEducation #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

Did you know that only 29% of autistic people are in any form of employment?

Autistic people can bring creativity, new perspectives & unique talents to any working environment!

Let's celebrate neurodiversity & create inclusive spaces where everyone's individual strengths shine!

[DeborahThomson @DeborahTWigan]

@Autism_Friends Candles, reading, being by the beach 🤍💙🧡

[DeborahThomson @DeborahTWigan]

@Autism_Friends A @CostaCoffee always warms me up, especially on a wet day like today

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

Just wanted to say a big thank you to @embracewandl & their art group Busy Bees for partnering up with us this year creating some beautiful artwork and on display at Wigan Town Hall for #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek2023

Such talent!
#𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 https://t.co/Ey6szGEa

[DeborahThomson @DeborahTWigan]

@Autism_Friends Today is a coffee kinda day! Giving me a boost.

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

#ColourMeWithEnergy
There are many things you can do to change your energy:
🏋️‍♂️Keeping fit at the gym
🎶Listening to music
💆‍♀️Having a massage

How are you feeling today & what colour makes you think of energy?

Share your comments and photos below

#WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek2023

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

#ColourMeWithLove
There's many definitions of love & people see love in different ways - family, sport, a hobby, food, pets or even work.

People associate many colours with the feeling of love.

Share your ideas of love and colours below 🫶
#WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek2023

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

Theme for 2023 #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek23 is Colours.

Our #𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐌𝐞𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 campaign aims to raise awareness of how everyone is different
👀 Keep your eyes out for your chance to get involved.

🌍 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲

[DeborahThomson @DeborahTWigan]

Looking forward to being out and about this week, meeting new people at some of these groups 😁

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

👀Looking for something to do this #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek2023

Here are some activities running this week:
🟢Autism Friends Awareness Session
🟢Community Garden Project
🟢Games Night @EmbraceWiganAndLeigh
🟢Community Colour Walk at Mesnes Park

We hope to see you all soon 👋

[DeborahThomson @DeborahTWigan]

#AmazingThingsHappen is such a great educational video about autism.

It is so important to learn about autism and other conditions, and become more aware of the little things people can do to support the community.

#WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek2023

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate & interact with the world

Ahead of #WorldAutismAccaptanceWeek23 we are sharing a short & uplifting introduction to autism ❤️

Amazing Things Happen - by Alexander Amelines https://t.co/iOVVtPIDwF

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

Join us at our next engagement group!

📆 Thursday 9th March
⏰ 10am-12pm
📍 Ashland House, Dobson Park Way, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2DX

This weeks discussion points:
🟢 World Autism Awareness Week 2023
🟢 Friendships and relationships
🟢 Challenges being faced

#AutismFriendlyBorough

[Wigan Council @WiganCouncil]

A reminder that our next Preparing for Adulthood information event, for young people with disabilities, will be at Hope School, Kelvin Grove, Wigan, WN3 6SP, today, from 4–7pm.

Find out more about this and future events @PfAevent

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

Are you autistic?

We would like to invite you to join our monthly engagement group.

Thursday 14th April, 10am - 12pm.

➡️ discuss things important to you
➡️ identify gaps & challenges
➡️ help us to improve services
➡️ meet new people

Email - [email protected]

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

Our #JustBecause campaign was developed by a group of autism advocates who wanted to highlight some of the common assumptions made about autism.

👉 To watch the videos again and access resources and information relating to each area of focus, visit https://t.co/ARVwSEbPE2

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

#WorldAutismAwarenessWeek22
#AutismFriends

[Autism Friends @Autism_Friends]

Are you autistic? Autism Friends would like to invite you to join our engagement group.

Starting 14th April 2022.

➡️ discuss things that are important to you
➡️ identify gaps and challenges
➡️ help us to improve services
➡️ meet new people

Email - [email protected]