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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 27/04/2026

▪️ Practical assistance with documentation. ▪️ Support with list-making and task prioritisation. ▪️ Collaborative planning for professional meetings. Disclaimer: This is a peer-to-peer service based on lived experience. We are not legal professionals and do not provide expert or legal consultancy.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 27/04/2026

From DLA/EHCP support to body doubling for task completion and appointment preparation, we offer a collaborative environment to help you manage your needs more effectively:

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 27/04/2026

Practical Peer Support for Life’s Never-Ending Tasks. Our Peer Assistance service will provide practical, side-by-side support for #Autistic parents. Focusing on reducing the overwhelm by assisting with administrative tasks and daily planning.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 24/04/2026

When group support is user-led, it becomes even more meaningful, shaped by the community and grounded in what actually matters to them. #ActuallyAutistic

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 24/04/2026

Peer support is built on mutual understanding and respect. Hearing others’ experiences can offer new perspectives, create connections, and remind people that others have faced similar challenges, often in ways that feel more relatable and human.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 24/04/2026

Group peer support is really valuable because it brings together people who understand each other through shared lived experience. Being part of a peer-led space can make it feel easier to open up, feel heard, and realise you’re not alone in what you’re going through.

“Having access to a friendly, like-minded group of parents for informal chat and support has really helped me feel less alone in my experiences and thoughts.” - a quote from our peer support service

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 22/04/2026

Our aim is to create supportive spaces that are accessible to as many people as possible. If this sounds like something you'd like to be part of, drop us an email at groupsAutistic Parents UK #ActuallyAutistic

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 22/04/2026

This session is ideal if you're in a noisy or busy environment, or if you don’t have the energy to be on camera or speak out loud. Our peer supporters will be there to help guide conversations and offer support throughout 💛

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 22/04/2026

Our next text-based peer support group is taking place on 29th April. The session will be held on Google Meet, with cameras and microphones switched off. We’ll use the chat function to communicate, creating a calm and low-pressure space to connect.

Text Based Peer Support Group, Wednesday 29th of April, 7.30pm-8.30pm. To join email groups@autisticparentsuk.org. The Text surrounds a group of colourful cartoon drawings of speech bubbles.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 20/04/2026

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at groupsAutistic Parents UK #ActuallyAutistic

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 20/04/2026

Want to know which peer support groups we’re running each month? Visit our website to check out our regularly updated calendar with all upcoming groups and their times. You can also stay in the loop by signing up for our newsletter and getting all the details sent straight to your inbox.

A hand holding a phone showing the Autistic Parents UK Website. It is highlighting the Peer Support, small groups page.

The bold text at the top of the image says, “Want to know what groups are running?”

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 17/04/2026

📅 Save the date! Our AGM is coming up and we’d love for you to join us. It’s a chance to reflect on what we’ve achieved together and look ahead to what’s next. #ActuallyAutistic

Autistic Parents UK, AGM 2026 is written on a calendar showing the date 7th of June.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 14/04/2026

📹 A recording will be available on our public Facebook page shortly after the end of the event for 30 days. A recording will also be uploaded to our YouTube channel soon after the event. #ActuallyAutistic

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 14/04/2026

You can ask a question: 👉 By commenting on this post 👉 By emailing enquiriesAutistic Parents UK with the subject 'April Q&A'. (Let us know if you would like to stay anonymous) 👉 Live at the event This Q&A will be livestreamed to Facebook, so there’s no need to book a ticket.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 14/04/2026

📣 Don’t forget our LIVE Q&A, tonight at 7pm 📣 Tigger Pritchard will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of late diagnosis, internalised ableism, and reframing a lifetime of experiences.

Autistic Parents UK. Live Q&A. From Autistic Boy to Autistic Dad. Tanya Adkin & Tigger Pritchard. Tuesday 14th April 7.00pm.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 13/04/2026

You’re not alone, and you deserve support that actually fits your needs. Explore the series and share it with someone who might need it

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 13/04/2026

Covering everything from navigating healthcare and sensory needs to communicating in ways that work for you. Autistic parents have been overlooked in research and support. That gap can lead to isolation and a lack of understanding during some of life’s biggest moments.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 13/04/2026

This was a collaborative project, created in partnership with Dr Aimee Grant from Swansea University, Autistic UK, and the Research Wales Innovation Fund, and designed by Autistic people, for Autistic people. The series answers real questions about pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 13/04/2026

A reminder that the #Autistic Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond video series is available to view on our website.

Resources for Pregnancy and Birth. Find over 100 videos from The Autistic Pregnancy, birth, and beyond project on our website.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 10/04/2026

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 10/04/2026

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 10/04/2026

He has been freelance for the last thirteen years, passionately advocating about what it means to be Neurodivergent, supporting up to date information and fighting against the misinformation out there!

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 10/04/2026

Tigger has been self- diagnosed for many years, finally diagnosed just before his 60th birthday! For almost 40 years Tigger has been working with Neurodivergent individuals.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 10/04/2026

Tigger Pritchard will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of late diagnosis, internalised ableism, and reframing a lifetime of experiences. 🗓️Tuesday 14th April at 7 pm.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 10/04/2026

💻Live Q&A - From Autistic Boy to Autistic Dad: Tigger Pritchard on late diagnosis, internalised ableism, and reframing a lifetime of experiences.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 09/04/2026

Your contribution will help us better understand and support new parents. This study had received ethical approval from the University of East Anglia Research Ethics Committee. To find out more, and/or take part, scan the QR code below, or click here: app.onlinesurveys.ji... #ActuallyAutistic

app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk

Intrusive Thoughts in the Postpartum Period: What Predicts these Experiences?

Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK...

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 09/04/2026

▪️The survey takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete ▪️Participation is voluntary, anonymous and confidential ▪️You can take part online, at a time that suits you ▪️You have the chance of winning a £20 Amazon voucher

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 09/04/2026

Recruiting parents for anonymous online research! We are inviting new parents, who have given birth in the past 12 months, to take part in an anonymous online research study exploring experiences of parenthood, specifically: thoughts that can occur during the postnatal period.

Given birth in the past 12 months?

If so, you’re invited to take part in our online study on postpartum thoughts. We are exploring what factors may predict the experience of sudden, unwanted thoughts, to better understand and support new parents.

Who can take part?
All parents who:
Have given birth in the past 12 months
Are aged 18+
Can read and understand English
Are based in the UK

Study Details
Taking part in this study involves completing an anonymous online survey
It takes 20-30 minutes to complete
Your contribution will guide understanding and tailored support for individuals experiencing unwanted postpartum thoughts
You could win a £20 Amazon voucher for taking part!

Questions? Please contact the research team: Elise Panks (Principal Researcher) at e.panks@uea.ac.uk

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 03/04/2026

💜 Parents of children aged 18+ 💙 Parents living apart from their child/ren 💜 Parents who have experienced pregnancy or child loss 💙 Autistic people trying to conceive Your identity, your experiences, and your family all matter. Every family is valid. Every journey is seen.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 03/04/2026

Our services recognise and support all Autistic parents, not just those who fit traditional or societal expectations. Autistic people hold many different caring roles. This includes: 💙 Birth parents 💜 Foster parents 💙 Adoptive parents 💜 Step parents 💙 Kinship carers & guardians

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 03/04/2026

An Autistic parent is anyone who holds caring responsibilities for a child and identifies as #Autistic themselves. We know that families don’t all look the same, and they shouldn’t have to.

The text on the image reads: “How do we define an Autistic Parent?

An Autistic parent is anyone who holds caring responsibilities for a child and identifies as Autistic themselves. We recognise that all forms of family are valid.”

Below, nine purple circles list different parenting roles and experiences They read:

Birth parents
Adoptive parents
Foster carers
Step parents
Kinship carers and guardians
Parents of children aged 18+
Parents living apart from their children
Parents who have experienced pregnancy and child loss
Autistic people trying to conceive

www.autisticparentsuk.org

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 01/04/2026

You can email us directly at groupsAutistic Parents UK to join this group or any of our other groups. Or alternatively, head to our Peer support page on the website and fill in our referral form.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 01/04/2026

Whether you’re adjusting to life with a newborn or navigating the toddler years, you’re very welcome here. ✨ Warm ✨ Supportive ✨ Judgement-free Come as you are, we’d love to have you.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 01/04/2026

Are you an #Autistic parent of a child under 5? 💛 Join our friendly, supportive peer group, created just for you. Our sessions are led by Autistic parents with lived experience, offering a space where you can feel understood, share openly, and connect with others who get it.

A woman holding a small child on her lap. The child is holding a large book. Text Reads “Parenting Birth - 5 Years. Peer Support Group. Next Group Wednesday 22nd April 1.30 pm-2.30 pm”

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 31/03/2026

📹 A recording will be available on our public Facebook page shortly after the end of the event for 30 days. A recording will also be uploaded to our YouTube channel soon after the event.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 31/03/2026

You can ask a question: 👉 By commenting on this post 👉 By emailing enquiriesAutistic Parents UK with the subject 'March Q&A'. (Let us know if you would like to stay anonymous) 👉 Live at the event This Q&A will be livestreamed to Facebook, so there’s no need to book a ticket.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 31/03/2026

📣 Don’t forget our LIVE Q&A, tonight at 7pm 📣 Jess Garner will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of #Autistic Joy. This may include how we experience Autistic joy ourselves as Autistic adults, as well as our Autistic children.

Autistic Parents UK. Live Q&A. Autistic Joy. Tanya Adkin & Jess Garner. Tuesday 31st March 7.00pm.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 27/03/2026

If you have already filled in our interest form, one of our team will be in contact shortly. Head to our website for more details!

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 27/03/2026

You’ll be joining a supportive team, with the opportunity to share your skills, experiences, and ideas, helping to guide our direction and grow our impact. If this sounds like something you’d like to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 27/03/2026

As a young and growing charity, it’s an exciting time to get involved and help us build on our work supporting Autistic parents and their families.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 27/03/2026

Would you like to help shape the future of Autistic Parents UK? We’re looking for dedicated individuals with lived experience of being an #Autistic parent to join our Board of Trustees.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 24/03/2026

📹 A recording will be available on our public Facebook page shortly after the end of the event for 30 days. A recording will also be uploaded to our YouTube channel soon after the event.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 24/03/2026

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 24/03/2026

Jess holds a Master’s in Autism (distinction), with all her work focused on children and young people. Her final research project was titled 'Joy is Everything - Autistic Children & Young People’s Experiences of Joy'.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 24/03/2026

Jess recognised a gap in support for Autistic children to connect, belong and explore what being Autistic means to them. Today, GROVE is a team of Autistic adults supporting young people through 1:1 mentoring, interest-based groups and an Autistic identity programme called ‘Being Me’.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 24/03/2026

Jess is late-realised AuDHD, mother to neurodivergent children, and a former secondary school teacher and middle leader. She founded GROVE, an Autistic-staffed online organisation supporting Autistic young people, after her older child was unable to attend school.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 24/03/2026

💻Live Q&A - Autistic Joy Jess Garner will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of #Autistic Joy. This may include how we experience Autistic joy ourselves as Autistic adults, as well as our Autistic children. 🗓️Tuesday 31st March at 7pm.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 19/03/2026

We would like to continue to build a positive and supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing their experiences and perspectives.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 19/03/2026

Please remember that we're all doing our best, often juggling the demands of parenthood with the responsibilities of running this charity and engaging with our online community.

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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 19/03/2026

We value feedback and are always striving to improve. We want to hear your thoughts on how we can continue to grow and better serve our community.

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