ZigZag Leeds Autism Support Group

08/12/2025

Leeds Autism Aim is an information, advocacy, and support organisation for autistic adults.
Their latest newsletter below with service updates and timetable for drop ins at their autistic peer-led hubs

https://mailchi.mp/9985f938511a/leeds-autism-aim-monthly-update-december-2025?fbclid=IwdGRjcAOjwRZjbGNrA6PBC2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHuSMSk07ryI12_7MNsMmdyX9xgMszIlFZQcegXvSs2AVBxlAhfSPa0NkkoH6_aem_hdlH2Tur0yd0sqPg1tMv2Q

To help keep you informed about what’s happening during Christmas in Leeds, we are producing a series of guides to support and services open at that time. There will be blog posts on our website with information on services like bin collections, public transport, food aid, supermarket opening time...

30/11/2025

Looks like a lovely Sunday zigzag session at gravity tonight. Our wonderful volunteer Attia overseen tonights session while I get busy moving houses. I shall be in next Thursday and can't wait to see you all.
Vicky ❤️

25/11/2025

Hello ZigZag Families,
I hope you’re all doing well ❤️

I’ve been busy creating a series of posts on different topics around Autism, which I’ll be sharing on our parent/carer support group as well as our main ZigZag page. My goal is to support families at every stage of the Autism journey, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been navigating it for years. ❤️

The first topic I’ve posted is Behaviours, Traits, and Strategies. I hope you find it helpful and please feel free to use the chat to give any tips or strategies that have helped your family, it may just help others. Thank you 🙏

Vicky ❤️

14/11/2025

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9v127xp2r4o #:~:text=But%20changing%20EHCPs%20is%20a,had%20been%20%22seriously%20damaging%22.

The government is facing political pressure as it tries to reform the "broken" system of support for children with special educational needs.

13/11/2025

Lovely to see all the children enjoying themselves at tonight's session. 😀

10/11/2025

Hope everyone enjoyed our Sunday Zigzag Gravity Session. Looking forward to seeing you all next Thursday 😊

09/11/2025

Harrogate fun fair are doing a sen session 3pm on the 19th dec. Limited capacity.

https://crowleisuregroup.co.uk/product/sen-sessions/

07/11/2025

For our members and followers in the Bradford area

👉 Accessing support at the district’s Family Hubs (for families with children aged 0-25 with SEND)...

In the last SEND Parent/carer survey over 80% of parents who responded said they had not accessed any support from the Bradford district Family Hubs, so we wanted to share more about what the hubs do and how to get support from them (click on the link in the comments 👇 )

What are Family Hubs?
Family Hubs welcome all families and carers with children and young people aged 0 to 19, and up to age 25 with special educational needs and disabilities.
Bradford West Family Hub Bradford East Family Hub Bradford South Family Hub Keighley and Shipley Family Hub

Give them a follow for the latest activities!

Support available?
✅ speak to a Family Navigator
✅ ask for advice about school support – exclusions, behaviour problems, waiting times
✅ activities include SENDIASS drop-ins, Cygnet, sensory rooms
✅ peer support from other parents and to combat isolation
✅ information and signposting about a range of topics such as help with forms, housing issues, finding work and understanding diagnoses
✅ health support – for your own or your child’s mental health, to build resilience and confidence

FYI Bradford District