Watch this emotional streaming moment from one of our amazing Jingle Jam streamers, Cosy Witch. They've been crafting, chatting, and supporting neurodivergent fold by raising money for Autistica!
Stream for us this Jingle Jam: https://jinglejam.tiltify.com/
Last Friday I was invited to a roundtable discussion on Autistic Autonomy. It took place to make sense of what was learnt in a recent project between Autistica and @ucl.ac.uk (which I illustrated and worked on with the lovely Jenna @autistica.org.uk)
I #livescribed the discussion below!✏️
If you missed our Jingle Jam: Jingle Cats entry on Monday, watch it here!
Don't forget, a £35 donation gets you access to the amazing games collection: tiltify.com/@autistica/a...
Our @jinglejam.co.uk campaign for @autistica.org.uk is officially live!! I will add the campaign and donation info in the comments for easy access. I had a lovely individual reach out and offer to match EVERY SINGLE CONTRIBUTION that is made during this event 😱
Ready. Set. DONATE!!!
Jingle Jam is live!
Get access to the epic collection of PC games and bonus content by donating £35 to Autistica: tiltify.com/@autistica/a...
jingle jam logo for autistica
IT'S TIIIIIIIME LET'S RAISE MONEY FOR @autistica.org.uk FOR @jinglejam.co.uk !!!!!
£35+ and you get a collection of great games!!!!
tilt.fyi/p5kMeN5k5b
Jingle Jam starts today!
We're thrilled to have so many amazing people playing games, raising money and having fun with us this year.
Join everyone at the kick-off event and see our submission to Jingle Cats at 5 pm today: www.jinglejam.co.uk
@jinglejam.co.uk
Tomorrow, at 7pm GMT, I'll be kicking off my first Jingle Jam stream of the year! Will be playing DBD and raising money for @autistica.org.uk; come donate and force me to play Skull Merchant! @jinglejam.co.uk
i think this is everything!!! so excited and can't wait to raise money for @jinglejam.co.uk and @autistica.org.uk !
and i'll be doing a stream for @autistica.org.uk on my channel on the 10th at 2pm!
🔴 MY @JINGLEJAM.CO.UK SCHEDULE 🔴
Come hang out with me and some amazing friends as we raise money for @autistica.org.uk!
Two whole weeks of science communication, autistic joy, and maybe even some gaming?!?
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
We’re so excited to be one of the amazing charity partners of @jinglejam.co.uk this year!
We can’t wait to watch and support @boba.yogscast.com and all the incredible streamers and gamers joining the fun this December!
It is with a heavy heart that we announce our Founder Dame Stephanie Shirley CH has died, aged 91.
‘Steve’ as we knew her, leaves behind a technological and philanthropic legacy that will continue to change lives for generations to come.
www.autistica.org.uk/news/a-tribu...
National call for evidence 📣
Have you lived in temporary housing with a neurodivergent child, or do you support families navigating this experience?
Take part by Friday 20 June: www.sensorylivesproject.org/national-cal...
Green left-hand half-page vertical colour block with the words: New Autistica report reveals challenges neurodivergent people face on public transport, and how to make it more inclusive. Right side of the image shows a smiling autistic person with long box braids in an American-style jersey bomber jacket, blue jeans, black sunglasses and a colourful cane sat at a train station.
Public transport is essential for many neurodivergent people, but barriers make non-essential travel difficult.
Our latest report shares 11 recommendations to make UK transport truly inclusive.
Read the report 👉 www.autistica.org.uk/downloads/fi...
Amazing!! Thank you for sharing these 😃
We’re tired of stereotypes.
Whether it’s our relationships, careers, or day-to-day interactions, outdated myths and assumptions continue to hold us back.
This #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth, see us as individuals, not stereotypes.
Grey image with white and pink writing reading: 'The House of Lords Committee want your view on the Autism Act 2009'. Pink and grey illustration of the Houses of Parliament in the bottom right hand corner.
The House of Lords Committee is reviewing the impact of the Autism Act 2009 and the Autism Strategy, and they want to hear directly from autistic people, families, and professionals.
Share your views and help shape future policy and support: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...
Our Comms and Policy team (featuring @mindtheflap.bsky.social) took a jolly to the shops today.
If you saw four people ecstatically cheering at an electronic billboard in Westfield Stratford, London, that was them!
Here's why they cheered at inanimate objects: www.autistica.org.uk/get-involved...
Pink background with large square bubble writing in dark grey reading: "Don't assume autistic people lack a sense of humour." A yellow, rounded-corner rectangle, positioned just beneath the writing above, with text reading: "Maybe your joke just isn't that funny." Autistica logo in the bottom right corner.
Autism isn’t one-size-fits-all. Each person is unique! By making misinformed assumptions, we miss getting to know the real individual.
This World Autism Acceptance Day, see us as individuals, not stereotypes: autistica.org.uk/get-involved...
Image with mainly text. White background, two green lines at the top, with black text reading 'There are now 212,964 reasons to change the autism diagnosis system.'
Image with mainly text. White background, two green lines at the top, with black text reading: "Almost 90% of those have been waiting for at least 13 weeks - in fact, this is the first time children had to wait over 400 days for an initial care contact. An ‘initial care contact’ is not necessarily the assessment or diagnosis itself, rather the first appointment after referral.'
Early autism diagnosis and support can save lives. So why are over 212,000 people still waiting for an assessment?
For many, a diagnosis is the first step toward understanding their needs & self-acceptance. The Government must act to ensure timely, effective diagnosis and support for all.
You haven't missed out! The recording will be on our YouTube by the end of the week.
Banner to promote an Autistica Webinar. Dark grey background with green text boxes that read: Breaking barriers: Addressing stigma and its impact on service access. Thursday 06 February 12.20 - 1.30pm UK.
Don't miss the opportunity to hear from researchers and lived experience experts as they tackle stigma and its impact on service access!
📢 Webinar today at 12.30 - 1.30pm
Book: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Final call for the @autistica.org.uk public transport survey which closes tomorrow!
If you are neurotypical we'd be especially grateful to hear from you. There has to be *one* neurotypical person following me, right? www.autistica.org.uk/our-research...
Autistica's socials manager in comms team group chat:
"ermmm team, who hosts our domain and do we have a log in? I need to do a thing...."
Our CEO created this account on Saturday at 12:42 PM.
So... we thought we’d better show you our new film.
