Author: Rebecca Barker

Looking for something autism-friendly to do over half term in the Bradford, Airedale or Wharfedale district? We are running three Stay & Play sessions - please see our most recent newsletter for full details!

Happy New Year from AWARE Autism Support Group! The start of a new year is a great time to come along to an AWARE session if you have not been to one before! If you are already an AWARE member, please see our latest newsletter for details of all of our sessions, which include groups for both children/young people and groups for their carers. If you are not yet a member, please see our membership section here for more information on what we do!

Count down to Christmas with AWARE with our autism-themed advent calendar, packed full of useful tips for helping your autistic child/young person and you to get through the festive season with your sanity intact! We will be publishing each day's 'window' on our open Facebook page here

Did you know AWARE has a wide range of help guides on areas such as education, sensory issues, communication plus lists of useful contacts for further help both locally and nationally? You can find them all on the member section of our website! To join AWARE or find out more about what we do, take a look here

Look no further! The AWARE Summer Activities Guide has the low-down on SEN holiday clubs and sessions and groups, plus details on respite and other activities our members have found accessible. AWARE Summer Guide 2025 pdfDownload

We are really excited for the second session of our new Parent Support Group in Bingley, taking place next Monday. These sessions are for AWARE members only but new members are always welcome and you can sign up at one of these sessions!

Find out more here: https://aware-uk.org/awares-waad-2025/

Celebrate Advent with AWARE's autism-themed advent calendar! The Christmas season can bring with it added highs and lows when you are autistic, or have someone who is autistic in your family. Count down to Christmas with us and you will get daily tips, insights and information on navigating the festive season PLUS wellbeing tips and resources and some light relief thrown in for good measure! Access our Advent Calendar here!