Over 18’s Group
Organiser:
Auti-Ms
WE SUPPORT AUTISTIC WOMEN AND GIRLS
We are a registered charity formed to support autistic women and girls and their families. Autism in girls often goes unrecognised. We want to put that right!
Autism Information
Resources to help understand how autism works, what it affects and how to become comfortable with it.
Events
See our upcoming and previous webinars and workshops. And view our recommendations for events from other organisations.
Support
View our catalog of support contacts, websites, Books and other resources to help with Autism.
OUR STORY
Auti-Ms was founded in 2019. A former trustee shared her story on community social media. Her journey of mental health struggles and constant misdiagnosis struck a chord with many people. All of the Auti-Ms trustees have personal experience of autism. We know how challenging getting a diagnosis can be. As a group, we decided that it was time for change… and Auti-Ms was born. For a very long-time autism has been a condition that has been believed to affect mainly boys. Recent research is showing that it actually affects girls too but presents in different ways. Many current practitioners are not trained in these recent developments and as a result many girls and ladies are going through life struggling with undiagnosed autism and the associated mental health issues that come along with a feeling of being different and socially isolated.
Our Mission.
Helping to make a society where autistic girls are identified early, supported effectively through school and college, are welcomed into meaningful employment and maintain positive mental well-being.
Our Goals.
To contribute to research and knowledge development in the field of autism.
To support autistic women, girls and their families by providing social opportunities, skill development and advice/ guidance
To raise awareness of the traits of autism in ( mainly but not exclusively) women and girls so they may be identified and supported appropriately
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Testimonials
Messages We've Had back from the community.
" An extremely informative workshop, with two lovely ladies who are obviously very passionate about this subject. My daughter, aged 17, has just been diagnosed with Aspergers, but with the information I gained from this workshop, she could have been diagnosed much earlier. I felt I came out of this workshop with so much valuable information. Thank you. "
Parent
" I found this session really useful and interesting and I came away feeling that I had gained a lot of useful insight. The session leaders were great and there was a good mix of personal and professional experiences."
Teacher
" What an inspirational lady Lorraine is. Your children and school are very lucky to have her. "
Parent
" Thanks for a great evening. It was really informative and I picked up some really useful tips and strategies to share with teachers. "
Educational Psychologist
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