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🎒Back to school: why the hardest part may not be the learning.🎒For autistic and neurodivergent children and young people...
02/09/2026

🎒Back to school: why the hardest part may not be the learning.🎒

For autistic and neurodivergent children and young people, a new school year brings much more than lessons.

Busy corridors. New routines. Sensory demands. Social expectations. Timetable changes. And the constant effort of working out what happens next.

A young person can appear to be coping, and even doing well academically, while using huge amounts of energy simply to get through the day.

So perhaps we need to ask more than:

“How can we help this child cope with school?”

We can also ask:

“How well is school working for this child?”

Our latest blog explores the hidden load of returning to school, what research and lived experience can tell us, and why environmental changes can make a meaningful difference.

🔗Read the full article: https://bristolautismcentre.co.uk/blog/back-to-school-why-the-hardest-part-may-not-be-the-learning

🌿 Autism Understanding Circle – Workshop 6💙 Topic: Autism and RelationshipsRelationships can be rewarding, challenging, ...
05/08/2026

🌿 Autism Understanding Circle – Workshop 6

💙 Topic: Autism and Relationships

Relationships can be rewarding, challenging, and unique for everyone. Join us for a welcoming online discussion as we explore how autism can influence relationships with partners, family, friends, colleagues, and the people around us.

📅 Last Tuesday of every month
🕕 6:00pm – 7:30pm
💻 Free Online

Whether you’re autistic, a family member, a professional, or simply interested in learning more, you’re warmly invited to join the conversation. Together, we’ll share experiences, build understanding, and support one another in a safe and inclusive space.

🎟️ Register here:
[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989346047580?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989346047580?aff=oddtdtcreator)

📣 We’re looking for your input for the second workshop in our co-design series!Do you have a non-verbal autistic child f...
01/08/2026

📣 We’re looking for your input for the second workshop in our co-design series!

Do you have a non-verbal autistic child from an African or Caribbean background? We want to hear from you.

Join our second co-design workshop and help shape a new communication app designed to reflect African and Caribbean voices, culture, and lived experiences.

✅ Shape inclusive AAC technology
✅ Help represent diverse voices and communication styles
✅ Receive a £60 voucher as a thank you

📍For families in Bristol and surrounding areas.

Interested? Send us a DM or text to register your interest.

Please note: This workshop is for African and Caribbean families. More co-design sessions for other communities will follow; if you are interested in future sessions, you can register and we will reach out as soon as we have more information.

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Communication should reflect every culture and every voice. 🌍✨We are looking for input from the African and Caribbean co...
22/06/2026

Communication should reflect every culture and every voice. 🌍✨

We are looking for input from the African and Caribbean communities to help us build a more inclusive Assistive communication app. If you are a family or carer of a non-verbal autistic child, we would love for you to join our workshop in Bristol this summer.

📍 Bristol
🗓️ July
⏰ 2-hour interactive workshop
💰 £60 voucher for attendance

We are collecting contacts for non-Bristol based interested parties to include them in future initiatives. Join the project today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/tQPnUNxdRq

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Today we celebrate the incredible strength, love, and dedication of fathers everywhere — especially the amazing dads and...
21/06/2026

Today we celebrate the incredible strength, love, and dedication of fathers everywhere — especially the amazing dads and father figures who support, guide, and advocate for their neurodivergent children every step of the way. 💙

Your patience, encouragement, and unconditional love make a lasting difference. From celebrating small victories to navigating challenges with resilience, your support helps your children grow, thrive, and embrace their unique strengths.

At BAC, we recognise and value the important role fathers play in fostering understanding, acceptance, and brighter futures for their families and communities.

Today, we celebrate you — your commitment, your compassion, and the difference you make each and every day. 👏

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads and father figures in our community. 💙

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Join us for Workshop 4 of our Autism Understanding Circle as we dive into Communication Styles, Boundaries, and Relation...
19/06/2026

Join us for Workshop 4 of our Autism Understanding Circle as we dive into Communication Styles, Boundaries, and Relationships. This session is designed to help you navigate social landscapes with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.

In this workshop, we’ll explore:
🗣️ Understanding and embracing neuro-affirming communication styles
🛡️ Setting healthy boundaries that protect your energy
🤝 Building relationships rooted in mutual respect and understanding
✨ Practical tools for navigating social expectations without compromising your identity

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your personal connections or simply want to feel more empowered in your day-to-day interactions, this session offers a supportive space to learn and share. Together, we learn. Together, we grow.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 30th June 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Online

🎟️ Register now to book your slot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-understanding-circle-workshop-4-communication-styles-boundaries-tickets-1989345813881?aff=erelexpmlt

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📢 We need your voice!We’re looking for non-verbal autistic children from African and Caribbean backgrounds (including mi...
12/06/2026

📢 We need your voice!

We’re looking for non-verbal autistic children from African and Caribbean backgrounds (including mixed heritage), along with their families and carers, to help co-design an inclusive AAC communication app.

Your experiences and ideas will help shape technology that better reflects diverse accents, cultures, phrases, and communication preferences.

📍 Bristol
🗓️ June/July
⏰ 2-hour interactive workshop

Together, we can create communication technology that reflects every voice.

We are collecting contacts for non-Bristol based interested parties to include them in future initiatives.

Interested? Scan the QR code or jump to this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/tQPnUNxdRq

Your name and email will not be automatically collected when submitting the form unless you choose to provide it.

📢 We need your voice!We're looking for non-verbal autistic children under 8 from African and Caribbean backgrounds (incl...
03/06/2026

📢 We need your voice!

We're looking for non-verbal autistic children under 8 from African and Caribbean backgrounds (including mixed heritage), along with their families and carers, to help co-design an inclusive AAC communication app.

Your experiences and ideas will help shape technology that better reflects diverse accents, cultures, phrases, and communication preferences.

📍 Bristol
🗓️ June/July
⏰ 2-hour interactive workshop

Together, we can create communication technology that reflects every voice.

Interested? Scan the QR code or jump to this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/tQPnUNxdRq

🌿✨ Workshop 3: Sensory Needs & Self Care ✨🌿Understanding sensory experiences is an important part of supporting emotiona...
26/05/2026

🌿✨ Workshop 3: Sensory Needs & Self Care ✨🌿

Understanding sensory experiences is an important part of supporting emotional wellbeing and everyday balance. Join us as we explore practical self-care strategies, emotional regulation, and ways to create supportive environments for autistic individuals. 💚

Together, we’ll learn how to:
🌱 Recognise sensory needs
🧠 Support emotional regulation
💛 Build healthy self-care habits
🌿 Create moments to recharge and restore

Because awareness, understanding, and support make all the difference.

At Bristol Autism Centre, we believe awareness leads to understanding, and understanding creates a more inclusive world....
25/05/2026

At Bristol Autism Centre, we believe awareness leads to understanding, and understanding creates a more inclusive world. 💙

Autism is not something to be “fixed” — it’s a different way of experiencing and interacting with the world. Today, we celebrate neurodiversity, encourage acceptance, and stand with autistic individuals and their families every step of the way.

Let’s continue listening, learning, and creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and supported.

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