AIM Sunderland

 Our psychoeducational course 'Me, Myself & Autism' is a self-awareness course designed specifically for autistic individuals. 

Over six weekly sessions, we celebrate the unique characteristics of autism and address the challenges that autistic people may encounter (the MMA course can only be accessed post-diagnosis). 

 The MMA course runs for 6 weeks. 

At the end of the course we hold an online Me. Myself & Autism for Families session where relatives/friends have an overview of the course content.

  Low-Level Preventative Support to assist with communication and promote self-advocacy.

We offer:

Practical support with areas that autistic people may find challenging, enhancing communication and self-advocacy skills, teaching new skills, and boosting confidence. 

Emotional support that actively listens to and validates the experiences of autistic individuals.

 The support aims to enhance the quality of life for autistic adults by promoting independence and reducing the need for more intensive interventions. 

Speech and Language (SALT) – individuals who complete the Me, Myself & Autism course will be offered the opportunity to access a SALT assessment.  

A SALT assessment is a speech and language therapy assessment that evaluates a person's communication abilities and difficulties.

Following the assessment a report is produced.

Sensory Support – sensory workshops are available for learning about sensory differences and self-support strategies.