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Do you organise or run community groups activities or events? Would you like to learn more about neuro affirming practice? eventbrite.co.uk/e/107436476693…

Tickets are now available for our professional development session on Understanding and Developing Neuroinclusive Activities and Events don't miss out on your place - running August 11th 1-3:30pm eventbrite.co.uk/e/107436476693…

We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Lea Cooper (they/them) to the SWAN team as our new Project Officer! Read more on our website: swanscotland.org/news/introduci…

“It was a tremendous honour to be nominated to attend the Royal Garden Party. As the only Charity run by and for autistic women and non-binary people in Scotland, this is an important recognition of the value of SWAN’s work" -Lyndsay Macadam, SWAN CEO swanscotland.org/news/swan-ceo-…

Not long now until our next workshop 'Growing up autistic; identity, puberty and making sense of emotions' open to anyone looking to understand more about supporting autistic tweens and teenagers. Spaces still available eventbrite.co.uk/e/107437509783…

We still have a few spaces at tomorrow's pre-diagnosis group for anyone who is exploring whether they might be autistic and what that means for them next eventbrite.co.uk/e/139277529138…

📢NEW RESEARCH!📝 We consider adult autism diagnosis in the context of longstanding eating disorders. An under-researched but vital topic, explored via narrative methods, with implications for recovery & care. We hope it informs & inspires. Please share!🙏 jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

We've got so much going on that we've had to send out an extra 'updates' newsletter this month! - Glasgow summer Book Club - Post-dIagnosis (self/clinical) course dates - Webinar on being autistic and chronically ill with Charli Clement Catch up here: mailchi.mp/32e20d2b1099/s…

🏳️‍⚧️ 🦢 EHRC Consultation - Body Doubling Drop-In 🦢 🏳️‍⚧️ Thursday 26th June 6-8pm we'll be hosting an online 'body doubling' event where you can drop in and fill out the EHRC consultation in a supportive environment. For more information & to book a place: eventbrite.co.uk/e/ehrc-consult…

Join us to discuss some of the differences we experience as autistic tweens, teenagers and young adults and how best those around us can understand and support us during that time eventbrite.co.uk/e/107437509783…

The SWAN Newsletter for June is out now! If you missed it you can catch up online, and don't forget to sign up for next month. Newsletter sign-up: swanscotland.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9c… June newsletter: mailchi.mp/fba67ba2bcc3/s…

Are you aged between 18 - 30? Running a new business or launching a start-up? Foundation Scotland and SWEF are awarding grants of up to £2000 for young people in Scotland:

Support Christine's fundraiser! 🦢💸 "Every step I take represents not just a physical challenge but a commitment to raising awareness & funds for this vital charity. I'm aiming to raise £500 to help provide resources, support & safe spaces to socialise" justgiving.com/page/christine…

We are recruiting eating disorder clinicians formally trained in CBT-E for survey and optional interviews on delivering CBT-E with autistic individuals. Must have experience of facilitating CBT-E with at least one Autistic person with anorexia, bulimia or BED in the last 3 years.

We are recruiting Autistic adults (formal diagnosis or self identified), over 16years and fluent in English, who have experienced CBT-E for anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder in the past 3 years for a survey and an optional follow up interviews. edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Y…

Don't miss out on your place with just a week to go until our autistic-led, half day training course on Autistic Experiences of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Early Parenting. For more info and booking eventbrite.co.uk/e/107435997259…