Cos Michael
@cosmichael.bsky.social
Autistic autism & ageing consultant. Contact me for training & conference speaking. Poet #AutisticElders #ActuallyAutistic #Poetry
Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 23rd July, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Circles of Trust. It's free. Register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 23rd July, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Circles of Trust. It's free. Register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Still waiting for an #APPGA on older #autistic pple. Because the Govt & NAS still ignore our existence, older autistic pple get no statutory provision in older pple's services, retirement homes, hospitals, day care centres, etc. No commissioners & no budget stream. It's State imposed #discrimination
@news.sky.com When will the #Binface press conference/event be? You have given Mr #Farage a free ride to promote his case - aren't there rules about this?@ofcom.bsky.social
I queued to renew my Railcard for 30mins + in todays heatwave, as @networkrail.bsky.social only put 2 staff in the ticket office at #Newcastle Central Station. I complained at the Management Office, to a grinning man, who told me he'd made a note of my complaint, on his clearly blank notepad.
I'm tired of @england.nhs.uk #discrimination against those of us who choose not to use smart tech or who are unable to use / afford it. NHS Apps create #healthexclusion. I have a hospital appt next month & I don't know why, as the letter is on an App. Now this latest: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.
bbc.co.uk
Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 11th June, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Bullying & Victimisation. It's free. Register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
I've always followed the #WorldCup. But the #racism of US Immigration, condoned by #FIFA is toxic. Cancellation would send such a powerful signal that racism is intolerable. But FIFA sells morals for 🤑 & the USA is proudly grandstanding its prejudice. I can't watch it www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
World Cup 2026: Somali referee Omar Artan to miss tournament after being barred from entering US
Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.
bbc.co.uk
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Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 11th June, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Bullying & Victimisation. It's free. Register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
UPDATE WITH CORRECT LINK Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 14th May, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Visitors in the home. It's free. Register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 14th May, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Visitors in the home. It's free, but register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Contracts exchanged today, so next week I leave Norwich & relocate to Gosforth, Newcastle. The buying & selling has been #autistic hell & packing a house alone has taken weeks. But it's worth it to be closer to my sisters. And oh, the landscape! A big city, a big river & beautiful hills!
Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 7th April, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Rituals & Habits. It's free, but register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 5th March, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Sleep. It's free, but register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism
Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 5th March, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Sleep. It's free, but register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism
Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 19th Feb, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. The theme is about home & called Creating a haven. It's free, but register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism
Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 19th Feb, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. The theme is about home & called Creating a haven. It's free, but register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism
The #RoyalMail #ParcelForce website has recently made accessing it's 📦collection service preferences impossible for those of us who can't use Apps. It says it does, but the links lead back to 'Use the App'. Microsoft does not support Google Play, so Royal Mail has updated to inaccessibility for me.
The first #AutisticElders online meetup is this morning. I'm looking forwards to a chat with my peers. If you're #autistic (incl self-diagnosed) over 50 yrs old & want to try something new this year, it isn't too late to register and join us.
Cos Michael@cosmichael.bsky.social · 7mo ago2026 Over 50's #Autistic adults meet ups begin on Thursday's 8th Jan, 11am- 12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's an informal peer group chat. The theme will be Transitioning into retirement. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism
2026 Over 50's #Autistic adults meet ups begin on Thursday's 8th Jan, 11am- 12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's an informal peer group chat. The theme will be Transitioning into retirement. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism
2026 Over 50's #Autistic adults meet ups begin on Thursday's 8th Jan, 11am- 12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's an informal peer group chat. The theme will be Transitioning into retirement. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism
A while ago I decided it's time to move on, so I'll be upping sticks & heading north. The For Sale sign is up & I'm house hunting 250 miles away. I'm ignoring research about #autism & change. Yes, change is scary, but ossifying is scarier. Happy New Year everyone. 🎈 #AutisticElders #ADHD
This is my week of quiet, Boxing Day - 2nd January, when offices & expectations pause. It's my favourite week of the year; some days to reflect, to look inward and imagine forward. To my online friends, I wish you Seasons Greeting, and a gentle beginning to 2026. ❤️ #AutisticElders #ADHD #Autism
Despite all the publicity about parcel deliveries, yesterday am, #RoyalMail dumped a 'tracked' parcel behind my bins in the front garden - I was home - no knock & no note through door. Same again pm. #Amazon dumped a present there too. I saw the parcels from the street, as could anyone.
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
#Autistic adults meet up. Thursday's Coffee morning is 11th Dec, 11am- 12. All autistic (incl self diagnosed) people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's an informal peer group chat. The theme will be Home as a haven. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism
