Meet the Team

 I am 42 years old and was diagnosed as autistic as an adult.

I have 2 young adult children  who are also neurodivergent. 

I am also physically disabled with a neurological  condition. 

I spend my free time watching Marvel films and doing which ever new  interest has caught my attention!  

•  My family
• Everything to do with Autism!
• Keeping busy
• To work around my abilities
• To keep learning new skills  and sharing them
• Listening to music while I  work
• Having fun with my family in  our own unique way
• Chocolate 
• Birds Eye Chicken Dippers
• Tweezers
• Sleep! And lots of it!!
• Marvel and the Marvel  Cinematic Universe

I was diagnosed as autistic at 45 years old. 

I have a son who is also  autistic. 

I have a lot of interests and I enjoy doing a wide variety of "nerdy" things! I love  reading, writing, music and knowing about sports. Most of all, I enjoy fantasy literature, board  games, role-playing games, and particularly playing and running Dungeons and Dragons as  Dungeon Master. 

I am currently running two games of D&D for AIM, one for teenagers and  one for adults. 

I am enthusiastic about supporting other autistic people to grow in confidence,  helping them to communicate more effectively, and enjoying social time with others. 

• Looking after my son
• My family 
• Supporting autistic people to help  them face challenges 
• Music
• Literature
• Art 
• Sport 
• Fantasy role-playing games 
• Collecting knowledge and making  theories about life from that  knowledge 

• Cars
• My racing simulator
• Animals - except spiders!
• People respecting me
• Freedom to make my own choices

I am Autistic (PDA) and have ADHD - AuDHD. 

I was diagnosed with both in my late 30s. 

I am also dyspraxic and have  Gravitational Insecurity (GI) which makes me feel as if I’m about to float off into  space a lot of the time and means I also have generalised anxiety. 

I have one  child, and they are also Autistic (PDA) and ADHD. 

• My family 
• Things being clean and tidy
• Visual aesthetics
• Calmer Flares
• Control
• Being able to move
• Spreadsheets
• Books
• Coffee, preferably intravenously
• 90’s Brit Pop/Indie
• Honesty
• Smells-I love scented candles
• My weighted blanket
• Quiet and time on my own
• Zelda
• Learning and reflection
• Fairness
• Logic 

 I have just completed my  Level 3 Diploma in Early Years with an additional qualification in Sexual Health. 

I find it hard to process and remember lots of information. One or two things at a  time, or writing lists is really helpful. 

If you want me to do something, or help you with something, ask me, I’m happy  to help. 

• My family 
•  My friends 
• Horror films 
• Music (especially Juice WRLD)
• Make-up/hair/nails 
• Comfy clothes
• Dr. Pepper 
• Hello Kitty!
• Eastenders

 I am a volunteer for AIM and keep the Sensory Library running. I love being by the sea and gardening, and walking my dog Milly.

• Gardening
• My dog Milly
• Match 3 games

My name is Lucy. 

I have a Degree in English and Creative Writing as well as a certificate in Business Administration. 

I find it tricky to process information if there is too much noise. I also struggle with remembering lots of things so I prefer writing things down. 

I have ADHD and I’m currently waiting for my autism assessment.

• The environment
• Social justice
• My family
• My friends

COMING SOON!

COMING SOON!

 I was diagnosed as autistic as an adult.

I am a visual thinker and process information far more easily and accurately through use of pictures or by demonstration.

I experience alexithymia which makes it difficult for me to describe or understand my emotions. 

I have social and generalised anxiety.  

•  My family
• Home - my safe space
• London Underground iconography 
• Picture and pop-up books, comics and graphic novels
• Circles, spheres, spirals and cogs
• My sunglasses
• Metal objects - preferably silver in colour
• Stability and predictability 
• Printed circuit boards (PCB’s)
• Respect of all living things and their importance on      this planet
• Shorts with plenty of pockets
• Lego
• Animation
• Time and patience