ScottishAutism

Scotland's autism charity supporting autistic people and their families for over 50 years.

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For information, support, jobs, or to get in touch, please find us on other platforms or visit https://t.co/IzatgVi5nG

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Join us for our magical Christmas Market at Art Opportunities this Saturday (7th December), from 10:30am – 12:30pm.

Get your Christmas shopping sorted while supporting local talent and a great cause!

Visit https://t.co/GCvDdIdNSB to find out more. We hope to see you there! 🎄

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Join us tomorrow (5th Dec), from 1pm-2.30pm, for our Social Connections @ Cake or Dice in Dundee!

This group provides a friendly environment to grab a warm drink, enjoy tabletop games and meet new friends.

Visit https://t.co/jBEmolyPSS for more info on all Connections events!

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Our Community Advice Services Manager, Zofia, and our Media and Policy Officer, Mark, met with @Audrey4ASNK  in @scotparl last week to discuss some of the work we have been doing within the justice sector and some of our plans for future projects.

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This winter, social care staff need #MoreThanWarmWords. Here is a message from our CEO, Dorry McLaughlin, on why we are backing the @ccpscotland call for fair pay for social care workers and action to offset NIC rises which affect social care providers in the @scotgov budget

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🚨 New Research Studies Alert! 🚨

You can help to shape autism research by supporting some current studies. We have a number of studies listed on our website if you are interested in taking part.

Ready to contribute?
Check out more by visiting https://t.co/Yr7ZVvPp62 now!

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You can get involved and support this #GivingTuesday in the following ways:
🌟 Donating: https://t.co/et3U2xfXNU
🌟 Nominating us as a Charity Partner with your employer: https://t.co/efyx9fjz7t
🌟 Or take on a fundraising challenge: https://t.co/YM5tddYRqR

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Today is #GivingTuesday, a day where everyone comes together for a global day of giving. 💜

At Scottish Autism, we would like to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to each and every one of you who have supported and donated this year. Thank you all!

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📢 Join our ‘Ask Us Anything’ Advice Line Q&A tomorrow at noon

Our team will be answering your questions, providing advice and signposting to support services live on Facebook.

Send us your questions and find out more at https://t.co/KdbAXk0ORc

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We are pleased to receive positive feedback from people being supported by our Dundee Connections service!

This hub provides a range of support tailored to your needs, for autistic adults at any stage of your journey.

Find out more about Connections at https://t.co/s4jAkRZ7kJ

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We are working with QD Events to make @IrnBruCarnival 2025 and beyond as accessible as possible for autistic people and their families.

Hear more about this exciting initiative in this video! Together, we are working to shape events where everyone feels welcomed and included.

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📢 Join our ‘Ask Us Anything’ Advice Line Q&A on Wednesday 4th December

Our team will be answering your questions, providing advice and signposting to support services live on Facebook.

Send us your questions and find out more at https://t.co/KdbAXk0ORc

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Join us for our magical Christmas Market at Art Opportunities in Alloa on Saturday 7th December, from 10:30am – 12:30pm.

Get your Christmas shopping sorted while supporting local talent and a great cause!

Visit https://t.co/GCvDdIdNSB to find out more. We hope to see you there!

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Our Director of Practice and Innovation, Joe Long, was giving evidence to @SP_EHRCJ today on the proposed Learning Disabilities Autism & Neurodivergence Bill, which is currently paused. Here he talks about what the Bill could deliver for autistic people.

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📢 Join our ‘Ask Us Anything’ Advice Line Q&A on Wednesday 4th December

Our team will be answering your questions, providing advice and signposting to support services live on Facebook.

Send us your questions and find out more at https://t.co/KdbAXk0ORc

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We're exploring the impact of the delay to the Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill tomorrow.

We'll hear from People First (Scotland), @Enable_Tweets, @AutismScotland, @PAMIS_Scotland, @SCLDNews and @scottishautism.

Watch from 10am: https://t.co/f1VmdFMcKy

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Our Fife One Stop Shop hosts a Chronic Pain Peer Support Group for autistic adults who live in Fife.

We explore strategies of support to manage pain and link with professionals who can offer advice and guidance.

Find out more and join our next group at https://t.co/bIBtbus0im

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Join us on Monday 18th Nov, from 6pm-7.30pm, for our Connect groups for autistic adults, and their parents and carers.

These two supportive and welcoming groups run simultaneously, providing opportunities to connect, share and build community.

Read more: https://t.co/RqBYJVJMBM

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Join our Parent & Carers Group at our Fife One Stop Shop on 18 November. This group provides a supportive environment where you can connect with others, share experiences and seek advice.

Please register your place before coming along on the day. More at https://t.co/3htzVhljtv

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Join us this Saturday for a drop-in session at Cake or Dice! 🌟

Autistic adults are welcomed to chat over any questions or topics that matter to you with our Community Advisor.

🗓️ Saturday 16th November, 2–4pm (Cafe closes at 4pm)
📍 Cake or Dice, 89 Commercial Street, Dundee