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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Older #Autistic people - join us on Thurs, 15th Oct, 11-12 noon. It's an informal peer group chat for #autisticelders aged 50yrs +. The subject is The ageing body: looking after our health. This is not a research opportunity. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #Autism #Ageing

Poster for Autistic Adults Aged 50+ years meet ups. Session on Thursday 15th Oct, 11am-12 pm. Subject: The ageing body: looking after our health. This session will be led by Cos Michael

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I'l be facilitating the A2ndVoice hour of chat for older #Autistic people this week. It's an informal peer group chat, so we welcome #autisticelders aged 50yrs & over. Thursday, 1st Oct, 6-7pm. The subject is What we eat. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders

Poster for Autistic Adults Aged 50+ years meet ups. Session on Thursday 1st Oct, 6 -7 pm. Subject: What we eat. This session will be led by Cos Michael

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

An hour of chat for #Autistic people aged 50+. Tonight, 6-7pm, talking about Autism & other neurodivergencies. With Catriona Stewart. Free, but register at:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdeyrrzsoHtH9VUVg37CPtp_fcioUMz4W#/registration

Poster for Autistic adults aged 50+ online meet up. Informal free online discussion with a theme & discussion. Sessions won't be recorded.
On 3rd Sept at -7pm the theme is Autism & other neurodivergencies. With Catriona Stewart

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 20th August, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Autism & other neurodivergencies. It's free. Register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Poster for Autistic adults aged 50+ online meet up. Informal free online discussion with a theme & discussion. Sessions won't be recorded.
On 20th August at 11-12am, the theme is Autism & other neurodivergencies. Facilitated by Cos Michael

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 23rd July, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Circles of Trust. It's free. Register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Poster for Autistic adults aged 50+ online meet up. Informal free online discussion with a theme & discussion. Sessions won't be recorded.
23rd July theme: Circles of Trust. 11-12am. Facilitated by Cos Michael

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 11th June, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Bullying & Victimisation. It's free. Register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Poster for Autistic adults aged 50+ online meet up. Informal free online discussion with a theme & discussion. Sessions won't be recorded.
11th June theme: Bullying & victimisation. 11-12am. Facilitated by Cos Michael

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 14th May, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Visitors in the home. It's free, but register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Poster for Autistic adults (aged 50+) online meet up group on Thursday 14th May, from 11am - noon.
Theme: Visitors in the home
Informal chats, hosted by A2ndVoice & facilitated by Cos Michael

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 7th April, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Rituals & Habits. It's free, but register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Poster for Autistic adults (aged 50+) online meet up group on Thursday 7thApril, from 11am - noon.
Theme: Rituals & Habits
Informal chats, hosted by A2ndVoice & facilitated by Cos Michael

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 5th March, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Sleep. It's free, but register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism

Poster for Autistic adults (aged 50+) online meet up group on Thursday March 5th, from 11am - noon.
Theme: Sleep
Informal chats, hosted by A2ndVoice & facilitated by Cos Michael

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 19th Feb, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. The theme is about home & called Creating a haven. It's free, but register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism

Poster for Autistic adults (aged 50+) online meet up group on Thursday Feb 19th, from 11am - noon.
Theme: Creating a haven
Informal chats, hosted by A2ndVoice & facilitated by Cos Michael

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

#A2ndVoice hosts an Over 50's #Autistic adults online meet up every month. Our next one is Thursday's 19th Feb, at 11am- 12. All autistic pple aged 50 yrs or over are welcome. It's an informal peer group chat. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

‪2026 Over 50's #Autistic adults meet ups begin on Thursday's 8th Jan, 11am- 12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's an informal peer group chat. The theme will be Transitioning into retirement. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism

Poster for Autistic adults (aged 50+) online meet up group on Thursday Jan 8th, from 11am - noon.
Theme: Transitioning into retirement
Informal chats, hosted by A2ndVoice & facilitated by Cos Michael

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

#Autistic adults meet up. Thursday's Coffee morning is 11th Dec, 11am- 12. All autistic (incl self diagnosed) people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's an informal peer group chat. The theme will be Home as a haven. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism

Poster for Autistic adults (aged 50+) online meet up group on Thursday Dec 11th, from 11am - noon.
Theme: Home as a haven
Informal chats, hosted by A2ndVoice & facilitated by Cos Michael

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

#Autistic adults (aged 50+) meet up group. Our next online session is 11am-noon on Thursday 13th November. It's an informal peer group chat. All autistic (incl self diagnosed) people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism

Poster for Autistic adults (aged 50+) online meet up group dates & topics. All on Thursdays, from 11am - noon.
Oct 16th Shame, not guilt
Nov 13th Allism: what is it?
Dec 11th Home as a haven
Informal chats, hosted by A2ndVoice & facilitated by Cos Michael
Poster for Autistic adults (aged 50+) online meet up group dates & topics. All on Thursdays, from 11am - noon.
Nov 13th Allism: what is it?
Dec 11th Home as a haven
Informal chats, hosted by A2ndVoice & facilitated by Cos Michael

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

I'm doing this talk on Friday 31st Oct. Preparing for it reminded me how much a period of burnout has set me back. That can happen to any of us. But now I should re-start taking my own advice. #AutisticElders #Autism #AutismAgeing #Autistic

Poster for Brighter Living Fair, for autistic people aged 50+, without learning disabilities.
Fri 31st Oct. At Devas Club, 2a, Stormont Rd, Battersea SW11 5EN
Includes presentation by Cos Michael, 'Getting Physical: The benefits of moving more. At 12-12.45pm.

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

#Autistic adults (aged 50+) meet up group. Our next online session is 11am-noon on Thursday 16th October. It's an informal peer group chat. All autistic (incl self diagnosed) people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

#Autistic adults (aged 50+) meet up group. Here's the poster for our next 3 online sessions. Not a lecture, but an informal peer group chat. All autistic (incl self diagnosed) people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism

Poster for Autistic adults (aged 50+) online meet up group dates & topics.
Oct 16th Shame, not guilt
Nov 13th Allism: what is it?
Dec 11th Home as a haven
Informal chats, hosted by A2ndVoice & facilitated by Cos Michael

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

What instructions will the Gov issue, to upload the digital ID card onto my phone? Until they supply me with a smartphone & pay for it's upkeep, they can forget it. Even if they did, I'd still choose not to carry a smartphone.

Image of a NOKIA TA 1551. Not a smartphone.

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

The monthly peer chat group, exclusively for older #autistic people, is on this Thur Sept 4th, 11am-noon. It's an #AutisticElders peer group chat, not a lecture. This month's theme is Autistic elders in non-autistic groups. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Poster for Autistic adults meet up- 50+ yrs group.
Dates & discussion theme: Autistic elders in non-autistic groups. Free, but register first
Thursday 4th Sept. 11am - noon. Facilitated by Cos Michael

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

There's a change of date for the monthly peer chat group, exclusively for older #autistic people. Instead of Thursday 14th Aug, it'll be on Thur Sept 4th. We'll chat about being autistic elders, in non-autistic groups. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders

Poster for Autistic Adults meet up group. August 14th date is cancelled. New date is Thursday September 4th at 11am on Zoom. Theme: Autistic elders in non-autistic groups.

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

This morning, Thursday 17th July, 11-noon. Monthly peer chat group, exclusively for older #autistic people. It's free, but register first, to get in.

Poster for Autistic adults meet up- 50+ yrs group.
Dates & discussion theme: Sexuality & Relationships. Free, but register first
Thursday July 17th. 11am - noon. Facilitated by Cos Michael

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

This Thursday, 11am-12, our #AutisticElders online chat is about sexuality & relationships. It's a relaxed hour of peer group chat, exclusively for #autistic pple aged 50+ yrs. Hosted by #A2ndVoice. It's free, but you must register to join. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Researchers at the Uni of Manchester are inviting #autistic people aged 55+ to participate in a research project. This will help them understand how life is like in a world not designed for #AutisticElders. To find out more please contact: Rebecca.stapleton-2@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk

This study involves taking part in a one to one interview about your experiences and challenges that you have faced as an older autistic adult, and how you have adapted and coped. You can take part online over Microsoft Teams by speaking or using the chat function, by telephone, or in person at The University of Manchester. Interviews will last approximately 1 hour.
To find out more please contact:
Rebecca.stapleton-2@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk
This project has been reviewed and approved by the University of Manchester Research Ethics Committee.

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

This Thursday, 11am-12, our #AutisticElders online chat is about Complex PTSD, which many older #autistic ppl suffer. It's a relaxed hour of peer group chat, exclusively for #autistic pple aged 50+ yrs. Hosted by #A2ndVoice. It's free, but you must register to join. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Poster for Autistic adults meet up- 50+ yrs group.
Dates & discussion theme: Complex PTSD in older autistic people
Thursday June 12th. 11am - noon. Facilitated by Cos Michael

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

This Thursday's #AutisticElders monthly online chat is about Negative responses to late autism diagnosis. It's a relaxed hour of peer group chat, exclusively for #Older #autistic people (aged 50+ yrs). Hosted by #A2ndVoice. It's free, but you must register to join. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Poster for Autistic adults meet up 50+ group.
Dates & discussion themes:
May 15th. Negative responses to late autism diagnosis
June 12th. CPTSD and older autistic people
July 17th. Sexuality & relationships
August 14th. Autistic elders in non-autistic groups.
Free online events.
Text for link: 07947 198 362

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

New dates & themes for #AutisticElders monthly online chat, hosted by #A2ndVoice. A peer group exclusively for #Older #autistic people. It's free, but you must register to join. lnkd.in/eDrdcu7a After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email containing info about joining the meeting.

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

If you're #autistic & aged over 50, you can register for Thursday's chat. (17th April, 11am-12. Free) It's a relaxed safe space for older autistic people to meet each other. We'll be chatting about Processing pre-diagnosis life- something most late diagnosed #autistic pple go through #AutisticElders

#A2ndVoice Autistic Adults Aged 50+ Years Meet up. Thur 17th April, from 11am-noon. For autistic people aged 50+ years,. The theme is Processing pre-diagnosis life. It's free, but you must register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdeyrrzsoHtH9VUVg37CPtp_fcioUMz4W#/registration

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Our #A2ndVoice chat for #AutisticElders is on Thur 13th March, from 11am-noon. If you're #autistic & aged 50+ years, you're welcome. This month we'll chat about Managing wellbeing. It's not a lecture or class, it's an informal chat. It's free, but you must register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#A2ndVoice Autistic Adults Aged 50+ Years Meet up. Thur 13th March, from 11am-noon. For autistic people aged 50+ years,. The theme is Managing wellbeing. It's free, but you must register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdeyrrzsoHtH9VUVg37CPtp_fcioUMz4W#/registration

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Our #A2ndVoice chat for #AutisticElders is tomorrow, Thur 12th Feb, from 11am-noon. If you're #autistic & aged 50+ years, you're welcome. We'll chat about Reactions to a late diagnosis, focusing on other ppl's reactions. It's free, but you must register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#A2ndVoice Autistic Adults Aged 50+ Years Meet up. Thur 12th Feb, from 11am-noon. For autistic people aged 50+ years,. The theme is Reactions to a late diagnosis, focusing on other ppl's reactions. It's free, but you must register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdeyrrzsoHtH9VUVg37CPtp_fcioUMz4W#/registration

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

#AutisticElders- save the date. @A2ndVoice Meet Up 50+ Group. Safe space for older #autistic adults with theme to get started. It's a peer group chat, not a class. Jan 23rd, 11am- 12. Theme: Setting personal goals Free, but register at: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #Autism #ActuallyAutistic

Poster for Autistic adults aged 50+online meeting group. All at 11am-noon. Text for link: 07947198362
Themes & Dates:
Thur 23rd Jan Setting personal goals
Thur 13th Feb Negative responses to late autism diagnosis
Thur 13th March Managing wellbeing
Thur 17th April Processing pre-diagnosis life

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Thursday's #A2ndVoice #AutisticElders online chat is from 11am until noon. The theme is 'Planning Festivities'. It won't be about how to cook a turkey. If you register in advance, you'll get an email on Thursday morning, with a link to join. It's free. Register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Poster for A2ndVoice's Autistic Elders online meet up, at 11am on Thur 12th Dec. Theme: Planning Festivities.

Register in advance, to get an email on Thursday morning, with a link to join.
Register at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdeyrrzsoHtH9VUVg37CPtp_fcioUMz4W#/registration

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I saw these benches in Gdansk - made for people wanting to enjoy being outside & alone with a book. Creative public design.

Public bench in Poland. Metal frame with wooden slats. Designed like a lounger for one person.

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Calling #AutisticElders aged 50ish+. This Thur 14th Nov, @A2ndvoiceCic chat is from 11am- noon. We'll be chatting about All Things Artistic. It's free! Register in advance & you'll get an email on Thursday morning, with a link to join. Register at: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #Autistic #Autism

Poster for A2nd Voice Autistic Elders online chat. Thur 14th Nov, 11am -12.

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

I'll be at the Brighter Living Fair today, talking about #older #autistic people. If you're interested in #autism & #ageing, come along if you can. There'll be slides, Q&A's & the chance to meet each other. #AutisticElders

Poster for Brighter Living Fair. Health & wellbeing workshop for older autistic people, at 1.30pm on Thur 24th Oct. At Share Space, Bickersteth Rd, Tooting, London SW17 9SH.

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 15/10/2024

Calling #autistic people aged 50ish+. Thursday's @A2ndvoiceCic chat for #AutisticElders is from 11am until noon, as usual. The theme will be Using the NHS It's free & if you register in advance, you'll get an email on Thursday morning, with a link to join. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Poster for Autistic Elders Meet Up Group. Meeting on Thursdaty 17th Oct. 11am. Topic: Using the NHS

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 18/09/2024

Are you #Autistic & 50+ yrs old? Join us online tomorrow, Thur 19th Sept, 11-12am. The #AutisticElders monthly chat meetup theme is Social communication. No lectures, not recorded - it's a safe space. It's free, but register first, at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @A2ndvoiceCic

Poster for Autistic Elders over 50 yrs old meet up group. 19th Sept 11-12am, theme is social communication.

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 18/09/2024

The Ekphrastic Review, has published my poem, "An audience with Lady Ottoline". I wrote it after seeing the portrait of Lady Ottoline Morrell by Augustus John, at the National Portrait Gallery, London. www.ekphrastic.net

Portrait of Lady Ottoline Morrell by Augustus John. At the National Portrait Gallery, London

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 16/09/2024

Here in Norfolk, UK, my sister has been growing a pomegranate bush in her garden. Here are 2 of her first pomegranates. We're waiting to see if they'll grow to full size. There are quite a number of them.

Branch of pomegranate bush, with 2 developing fruits.

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 13/08/2024

There's an #AutisticElders chat this Thursday, at 11am - noon, thanks to @A2ndvoiceCic The theme: 'Talking about being autistic'. It's free, but you must register. Register in advance, to get an email on Thursday morning, with a link to join. #Autism Register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Poster for Autistic Elders Meet up group, with Cos Michael

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 08/07/2024

#AutisticElders are invited to chat about work with other older #autistic people. This is a rare evening Zoom meeting, on Thur 11th July from 7.30-8.30pm. It's free, but register first, to get an emailed entry link. Supported by @A2ndvoiceCic Register at: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Poster listing Autistic Elders (over 50 yrs old) meet up group. Next event is 11th July, 7.30 - 8.30pm. Theme: Autistic elders at work.

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 05/12/2023

The next #AutisticElders chat is on Thur 7th Dec, 11 - 12am. The topic is 'A good night's sleep?'. It's not a lecture or training, but an hour of relaxed, chat for autistic people aged about 50 yrs+. As usual, It's free, but register for the link at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Poster for Autistic adults 50+ monthly group, run by A2ndVoice. Next one is on Thur 7th Dec, called 'A good night's sleep?'. Zoom: 833 48018783. Code: 68844

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 05/11/2023

The next #AutisticElders chat is on Thursday 9th November, from 11 - 12am. The topic is Autistic Burnout'. It's not a lecture or training, but an hour of relaxed, chat for autistic people aged about 50 yrs+. As usual, It's free, but register for the link at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Poster for Autistic Adults 50+ Group. Facilitated by Cos Michael. Book now for 9th Nov, 11 -12am chat. Theme: Autistic burnout. Zoom: 833 4801 8783. Code: 688844

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Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social · 10/10/2023

#AutisticElders. For any #autistic ppl over 50 yrs. This Thursday, come & join our chat about hobbies & interests. It's free, but register for the link at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Poster for Autistic Adults 50+ monthly group. This month, it's on Thursday 12th October at 11am. The chat will be about hobbies & interests.

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