Meeting Autistic Sensory Needs During the Festive Period
Join Flick and Anne for a look at some of the sensory changes the festive season can bring, how they can affect autistic people, and some tips on supporting autistic people with these changes. There will be time for a Q&A at the end.
How to have a Good Reasonable Adjustments Meeting
Join the AUScot team to gain some tips and ideas for what to do before, during, and after the meeting to get the best outcomes. We will also have time for a brief Q&A with participants.
Masking & Autistic Burnout Webinar
Join the AUScot team to discuss what autistic masking is, how it relates to burnout, and how to find safe spaces to unmask.
Autistic Pride 2023 Online
Autistic Pride is an important date in our calendar! Come along to join in a discussion about what makes you, and others, proud to be autistic.
Scottish Mental Health First Aid Training
We are delighted to announce SMHFA training for £125 per person. Elaine Masson (lead trainer) and Alison Ebbitt (co-trainer) will be delivering the training in our offices at Regent Quay, Aberdeen. Generously donating all proceeds from this session to Autism Understanding Scotland.
Autistic Pride Aberdeen 2023: Bubbles at the Park
We are thrilled to share that Autistic Pride Aberdeen is back in Hazlehead Park on the 17th June from 11-1pm!
Come along to blow some bubbles, meet other autistic people and allies, have a picnic and celebrate some Autistic Pride!
Autistic and Menopausal: Autistic Joy
Menopause is a huge transition for anyone, and can be a time when autistic people benefit from extra support. Following on from our last webinar, we are celebrating autistic joy! Open to anyone connected with autistic people and menopause. We will also have time for a brief Q&A with participants.
Pre-Assessment Focus Group - Adult Autism Assessment Team, NHS Grampian
For individuals waiting for an adult autism assessment in NHS Grampian – we want to hear from you…
Autistic Lunch Club
Autistic Lunch Club is an opportunity to meet and socialise with other autistic people in a relaxed setting.
Pre-Assessment Focus Group - Adult Autism Assessment Team, NHS Grampian
For individuals waiting for an adult autism assessment in NHS Grampian – we want to hear from you…
Pre-Assessment Focus Groups - Adult Autism Assessment Team, NHS Grampian
For individuals waiting for an adult autism assessment in NHS Grampian – we want to hear from you…
Social Gaming Group
Join our Social Gamin Group. Hosted at our building 41 Regent Quay, 1st Floor, Aberdeen, AB11 5BE.
Introduction to Autism
Join the AUScot team for an exploration of basics around what it means to be autistic and bust some myths. We will also have time for a brief Q&A with participants.
Meldrum Academy Health & Wellbeing Festival 2023
Join the AUScot Team at Meldrum Academy’s Health & Wellbeing Festival. Felicity Good, AUScot’s Senior Autism Practitioner & team will be hosting an information stall. Felicity will also take part in a Q&A panel.
Autistic Communication co-hosted with SEMA
Join the AUScot team and Sofia Akbar from Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics to explore the differences between autistic and non autistic communication, and how to bridge the gap between neurotypes. We will also have time for a brief Q&A with participants.
Autistic Career and Professional Development Lunch Club
We are launching our work related lunch club for autistic people (16+age) in Scotland. Any work related questions and share of work experiences welcomed. Club runs every second Wednesday.
Healthy Relationships and Domestic Abuse with Grampian Women’s Aid
join the AUScot Team and Alison Hay from Grampian Women's Aid for a discussion on what a healthy relationship looks like, and support and signposting for domestic abuse. We will also have time for a brief Q&A with participants.
Disclosing You are Autistic at Work
Join the AUScot Team for a discussion around how and when to disclose that you are autistic at work. We will also have time for a brief Q&A with participants.
Autistic and Menopausal: Emotional Regulation
Menopause is a huge transition for anyone, and can be a time when autistic people benefit from extra support. Join AUScot's menopausal staff team to discuss how to manage emotional regulation. We will also have time for a brief Q&A with participants.
Neurodivergent Affirming Guides
Social Stories have often been used to try to "correct" behaviours. In this webinar the AUScot team will explore how to write an ND affirming Guide to help autistic people navigate their day.
Quiet Virtual Co-Working Space
A virtual co-working space is an online platform that allows you to work virtually in the same area as others and can mimic a real-life co-working space / office in various aspects.
An evening with Chloé Hayden
Join Marion and Flick for an evening with Chloé Hayden, talking about her book, acting career and more!
Disclosing You Are Autistic
Telling others that you or a loved one is autistic can be daunting. Join Marion and Flick to explore how this can be done positively and how to reply when someone discloses they are autistic to you.
Autistic and Menopausal Initial Meeting
Menopause is a huge transition for anyone, and can be a time when autistic people benefit from extra support. Join AUScot and Aberdeen City HSPC Wellbeing Coordinators to talk about what topics you'd like support with to help us plan for future sessions on menopause.
Autistic Emotional Regulation Webinar
Join the AUScot Team who will be discussing why emotions can be difficult to regulate and ways of dealing with emotional dysregulation. We will also have some time for a Q&A with attendees.
How to Support Self-Advocacy of Autistic People at Work
Join Zsofia Utry Employment Specialist from AUScot for a presentation and discussion on autistic people's self-advocacy at work, why that is important and how to support as employers.
AUScot Open Day For Professionals and Organisations
Pop in to our offices to meet the team and find out more about our work.
AUScot Open Day For Autistic Families and Supporters
Pop in to our offices to meet the team and find out more about our work.
An in person Autistic Lunch Club will run from 12:30-1:30 on Monday the 7th November in our offices so feel free to bring a lunch along!
Autistic Self Care Webinar
Join the AUScot Team who will be discussing self care strategies for autistic adults, autistic children and parents and carers of autistic people. We will also have some time for a Q&A with attendees.
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