National Autistic Society Scotland, Glasgow Videos

We’re inviting recently diagnosed/identified autistic adults to join our Embrace Autism programme: • Six online group sessions • Open to ages 18+ living in Scotland • Share experiences and strategies • Connect and relate Please note, Embrace Autism is only available for people living in Scotland. Autistic Knowledge Development CIC Sign Up 👇 https://bit.ly/47yVI9c

This is Sean, group facilitator for our Embrace Autism online groups and Director of Autistic Knowledge Development CIC About Embrace Autism: - Open to ages 18+ living in Scotland - 6 online group sessions - Explore your identity and discover your community Please note, Embrace Autism is only available for people living in Scotland. Sign Up 👇 bit.ly/47yVI9c

My autism diagnosis story: Finty
*Trigger Warning: Eating Disorder* Many people go through life without knowing they are autistic and without the understanding, acceptance and support a diagnosis can bring. Finty talks about their lived experience of receiving a diagnosis and its impact: bit.ly/4czkmcy

This is Sean, one of the workshop leaders for our Embrace Autism online groups! If you’re interested in joining a group to explore your autistic identity and discover your community, click the link below 👇 Embrace Autism is only available for people in Scotland. Autistic Knowledge Development CIC https://bit.ly/47yVI9c

Happy Volunteers Week! This week, we want to say thank you to all of our amazing volunteers, for all the incredible work you do for us. Thank you! 👏

We attended the Finance and Public Administration Committee's Evidence Session yesterday. Watch the video below to hear from Rob Holland, our Director, as he discusses how a commissioner could deliver better outcomes for autistic people across Scotland 👇

Ailsa told @STVNews about her experience of misdiagnosis and mismedication to raise awareness of the importance of the Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill. The public consultation on the Bill closes tomorrow - have your say now👉https://bit.ly/4azeY8h

There's only a few more days to respond to the Public Consultation for the Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Neurodivergence Bill! A commissioner could deliver better outcomes for autistic people across Scotland. Respond to the consultation below 👇 https://bit.ly/42AVhJX

It’s important to be aware of the Legal Protections and Reasonable Adjustments that are available for you as an autistic adult. Click here for the next Embrace Autism video, where you’ll learn more about the supports you can access 👇 http://bit.ly/47yVI9c

Happy World Autism Acceptance Week!
Happy World Autism Acceptance Week! 🎉 Let’s share, connect and engage to help increase autism acceptance and awareness. Don't forget to tag our page so we can share what great things you're getting up to 🙌🏽

📣 Thank you to Martin Whitfield MSP for asking such an important question in the Scottish Parliament last week. It is not right that families have to fight the system to get the support their child needs in school, and the Scottish Government must take action to ensue that every autistic child and young person can access an education, as is their right 👇

‘It’s okay if your relationships look different to what is considered the norm.’ Click here for the next Embrace Autism video, to learn more about managing relationships as an autistic person 👇 http://bit.ly/47yVI9c

‘For many autistic people, masking can lead to burnout or other poor mental health outcomes such as depression or anxiety.’ Click here to learn more about masking in the latest Embrace Autism video 👇 http://bit.ly/47yVI9c

📽️ The Embrace Autism videos are live! Click below to watch the series of six videos, starting with ‘About Autism’, to hear more about what it means to be autistic, and to reflect upon what being autistic means to you. 👇 Autistic Knowledge Development CIC https://bit.ly/47yVI9c

‘Being autistic is an integral part of who I am. It’s been an integral part of any successes I’ve had in my life. And it’s something that I wouldn’t change even if I could.’ Click here for the next Embrace Autism video, Identity and Intersectionality 👇 http://bit.ly/47yVI9c

📽️ The Embrace Autism videos are live! Click below to watch the series of six videos, starting with ‘About Autism’, to hear more about what it means to be autistic, and to reflect upon what being autistic means to you. 👇 Autistic Knowledge Development CIC https://bit.ly/47yVI9c

📽️ 'It's up to you to decide what being autistic means to you' Click below to watch the first Embrace Autism video, ‘What is Autism’, to hear more about what it means to be autistic, and to reflect upon what being autistic means to you. 👇 http://bit.ly/47yVI9c

We attended the Education, Children and Young People Committee's evidence session yesterday. Watch the video below to hear from Suzi Martin, our External Affairs Manager, as she highlights the challenges faced by autistic young people in school.

📽️ The Embrace Autism videos are live! Click below to watch the series of six videos, starting with ‘About Autism’, to hear more about what it means to be autistic, and to reflect upon what being autistic means to you. 👇 Autistic Knowledge Development CIC https://bit.ly/47yVI9c

‘Try to have an open mind about what your life could look like post diagnosis.’ Click here for the final Embrace Autism video, where you’ll learn more about employment and next steps 👇 http://bit.ly/47yVI9c