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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our website has had a refresh! One new addition is our impact page. It's packed with info about the positive difference being part of the Spectrum Gaming community is having on autistic young people, and why our community is so urgently needed. Check it out: www.spectrumgaming.net/our-impact

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

📣Something very exciting happened just over a week ago...our Minecraft Season 8 Server launched!!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Later this year we’re taking on the Big Give Christmas Challenge to raise £10,000 in one week! We’re looking for Pledgers who will not only help us secure Big Give Champion funding, but also maximise our matched funding pot for the December appeal week.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Our 12 Hour Gaming Marathon fundraiser is just 5 days away! We’re very excited to see the chaos unfold! 🥳 Here’s the key information you need to know: 🕰️ Timings: 10am - 10pm 6 June 📺 How to watch: www.twitch.tv/itsspectrumg... 💚 Link to support (if you can!): www.justgiving.com/page/sgstaff...

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

We have two exciting opportunities to join our team! If you enjoy values-led work and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of autistic young people, check out these new roles here: www.spectrumgaming.net/join-our-team

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

We're excited to announce that we're on @gamesaid.bsky.social ballot for 2026! If you work in the UK games industry, we could really really use your support to help us secure enough votes to be a Games Aid charity in 2026/27!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

We’re finalising our training schedule for this year and we’d love to have your input! We’ve made a short survey to find out what training and resources parents, professionals, and young people will find the most helpful from us this year

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Our @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Appeal is now live! Double your donation and double your difference! Support Spectrum Gaming this Christmas to help autistic young people experiencing isolation and loneliness find acceptance and friendship all year round 💚 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Tips for how to support autistic young people during the festive season 🎄 These suggestions were written with autistic young people in the SG community. It's really important to remember how even small changes can make a huge difference to how much an autistic person is able to enjoy social events

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

SAVE THE DATE: Between the 2- 9 December Spectrum Gaming is taking part in @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge! If you're considering supporting a charity this Christmas, donations made to our appeal will be DOUBLED so your gift will have twice the impact on autistic young people's lives!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Thinking of supporting a charity this Christmas? Here are the ways you can support Spectrum Gaming! (Links in the comments!) Your support helps us continue creating safe, welcoming spaces where autistic young people can be their authentic selves!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

This Halloween, Spectrum Gaming's Minecraft Build Team worked together to design a series of spooky seasonal updates for our private server! They created immersive, engaging spaces for young people in our community to explore, connect, and have fun.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Online event spotlight: How Dungeons & Dragons 🧙‍♂️🐉 creates opportunities for autistic young people to develop teamwork and creativity, and find new friendships! 2 months ago, one of our Digital Youth Workers launched a new online event: Dungeons and Dragons.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

We’re very excited to share that the Barriers to Education website has officially launched: lnkd.in/e5vmcDaQ The website has been created to bring parents, carers and professionals together with practical, compassionate approaches that make a real difference.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Solved it. Autism rates didn't rise because of vaccines, paracetamol or whatever else people are making up at the moment. The data is crystal clear: the more Marvel movies, the more autism.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Our final Big Meetup Weekend 2025 took place in Manchester a few weeks ago. Many young people who come to our meetup weekends don't access many other face to face activities, and we are privileged to be able to offer a space where they feel comfortable A huge thank you to everyone who joined us!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

🏗️ SG's Minecraft Build Team: how autistic young people are creating experiences for other autistic young people to combat social isolation! Our private Minecraft server provides a space for our members to explore virtual worlds with new friends, practice and develop life skills in a safe space 💚

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

We're visiting some of the resources coproduced by the awesome young people in the SG community 💚 ! First up: Autism and Sleep! Many autistic young people struggle with sleep, but also find that typical "sleep hygiene strategies" often aren't helpful.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

On Tuesday, the outside of the SG community centre had a long awaited refresh! 🥳 The building no longer looks like a toyshop and has officially become SGHQ! A huge THANK YOU to anyone who supported our end of year appeal in 2024 and made this transformation possible 💚

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

How we provide online spaces for autistic young people to express themselves: In the past week, our youth team has held 11 online events, giving young people in the SG community chance to get together over shared interests.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

How team builds on #Minecraft can give autistic young people a confidence boost! At SG we have a Minecraft build team made up of young people, volunteers and staff. They come together on a weekly basis to work on a variety of Minecraft projects.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

We’re now 6 hours into the marathon! Only another 18 hours to go…! 😅 Thanks to all your support so far we’re inching towards hitting 50% of the fundraising goal - this is incredibly exciting and we’re so grateful to everyone who has donated, shared our links or are watching along 💚

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

WE ARE LIVE!! Our 24 Hour Gaming Marathon Fundraiser has started!! Help us raise £10k to support our services for autistic young people! 📺 Watch along: www.twitch.tv/itsspectrumg... 💸 Donation pages: www.justgiving.com/campaign/sga... OR tiltify.com/+achievement...

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

🚨Spectrum Gaming’s 24 Hour Gaming Marathon Charity Fundraiser kicks off tomorrow!🚨 If you have a free hour over the weekend, why not drop in and help us raise money to support us to continue providing vital neuro-affirming services to autistic young people! See comments for how to join in!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

SG's 24 Hour Gaming Marathon Fundraiser - THIS WEEKEND!! We're hoping to raise £10k to help us undertake bigger and bolder projects to support autistic young people recover from autistic burnout! Key links! Twitch: www.twitch.tv/itsspectrumg... Donation page: www.justgiving.com/campaign/sga...

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Considering fundraising for charity in 2025? Support Achievement Unlocked and help create a world where every autistic young person can reach their true potential! Fundraise for us on @tiltify.com or @justgiving.bsky.social! Head here to find out more: www.spectrumgaming.net/achievement-...

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

In June, we're launching a new fundraising month: Achievement Unlocked! Would you like to support our quest and help us reach our £10,000 goal? Head to www.justgiving.com/campaign/sga... OR if you're interested in supporting with a gaming fundraiser, check out tiltify.com/+achievement... 💚

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

On Sunday, 3 amazing individuals took on marathons and raised vital funds for Spectrum Gaming 💚 Despite the unseasonably warm weather, they all powered through, showing incredible determination to complete their runs AND raised a total of just under £3500! A huge CONGRATULATIONS to each of them! 🥳

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Insert Coin @insertcoin.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Get Your Geek On & Help Make A Difference... One day each month, we support a different charity - to raise awareness and funds. Today we’re donating a percentage of sales to @spectrumgaming.bsky.social Hit www.insertcoinclothing.com and help an amazing cause today!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Spectrum Gaming are in with a chance to be a GamesAid charity of the year! If you work in the UK games industry please consider becoming a GamesAid member (it's free to join!) by 2pm today. Something that will take you a few mins could have years of impact for the charity you support!

Graphic about joining GamesAid to be eligible to vote for a cause people relate to

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

💚 Our Autism Acceptance Training is back with the next cohort starting on 17 March! 💚 ⭐For more information, please visit: www.spectrumgaming.net/autism-accep... 🎫If you would like to book a place, you can do so through the above link, or here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-acc...

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

🌟Autism Understood is a website filled with information written by people with lived experience, alongside Spectrum Gaming’s young members. 🖼️ The image below is one of the resources created as part of the project. You can see the full artwork here: lnkd.in/eBWRZT88

Image of a cartoon, explaining what happens when you search for autism on the internet

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Everyday we see first hand how gaming benefits the young people in the community: 🌟Giving them the opportunity to collaborate with others 🌟Explore their creativity 🌟Supporting them to connect with others and find community

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

One very very exciting thing that happened this year is that we opened our own community centre! Our ultimate goal is for the centre to be a shining example of what a fully inclusive space can look like for neurodivergent young people with sensory differences.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Hello everyone! 💚 Our first post on here...feels a bit pressured! So, I think the best thing would be to hand over to the young people! They recently created this video sharing the autism myths they hate the most 😠 www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZXz...

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Autistic young people share which autism myths they hate the most!

YouTube video by Spectrum Gaming

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