Me, Myself & Autism (MMA)

In this session, we explore what it means to be autistic by understanding neurodivergence and how different brain types experience the world. 

We look at the power of self-awareness — how learning about your own mind can help you make choices that truly work for you. It’s all about getting to know yourself better, recognising your strengths, and beginning to build a life that fits. 

In this session, we dive into the world of sensory experiences - how autistic people might feel things more, or less, intensely than others. 

We explore the eight senses, including interoception. How you may be sensory seeking and avoiding, and how these patterns shape our everyday lives. 

Understanding your sensory profile can help you create environments that feel safer, calmer, and more comfortable for your unique needs. 

 This session takes a closer look at how we process sensory information - not just what we feel, but how our brains respond to it. We explore the cognitive, emotional, and behavioural reactions that can come from sensory input, and how these can vary from person to person. 

We also look at self-regulation — discovering strategies that can help calm or energise the nervous system, so we can feel more balanced and in control throughout the day.

Autistic brains are often brilliant, curious, and deeply analytical — but with that can come constant questioning, overthinking, and sometimes spiralling into worst case 

scenarios. 

In this session, we talk about how anxiety can fuel unhelpful thinking patterns, and what it means to feel mentally “stuck.” We also explore ways to gently manage attention and shift focus when needed, helping us feel more grounded and less overwhelmed by our thoughts. 

This session explores the theory of monotropism — the idea that autistic minds often focus deeply on a few things at a time. We look at the benefits of flow states, and also how this intense focus can lead to challenges like inertia, difficulties with executive function, or working memory. 

By understanding how our attention systems work, we can find supportive strategies to navigate daily tasks, switch between activities, and work with our brains rather than against them. 

 In this session, we dispel the myths surrounding autism and emotions. 

We affirm the unique ways autistic individuals express and experience emotions, and explore why we often feel deeply empathetic towards others and animals.

We also take a close look at anxiety, how it develops within us, and strategies to reduce anxious feelings.

 How can we communicate effectively?

In this session, we explore the barriers to communication and strategies for improving it. 

We examine different communication styles and how non-autistic people often don't say what they really mean, which can lead to confusion for us.

We also discuss strategies for communicating more assertively.

Taking care of ourselves is essential for our independence. Independence means understanding when and how to seek support, not doing everything alone.

We all need boundaries to ensure our safety and the safety of others. Autistic adults may sometimes find it challenging to set and maintain boundaries, often saying yes to avoid conflict.

In this session, we emphasize the importance of asserting our boundaries and communicating assertively.