Breaking Barriers: Roots & Resilience in Mental Health is taking place during South Asian Heritage Month as part of the All In Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games programme. The event is delivered in partnership with the Health and Social Care Partnership Team and made possible with funding from The National Lottery...

Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics (SEMA) is partnering with RISE Forth Valley to deliver community sessions on Understanding and Supporting Autistic People. These sessions build awareness, challenge misconceptions, and support communities. Topics covered: ⬩ What is Autism ⬩ Common myths and misconceptions ⬩ Communication and sensory differences ⬩ How to support Autistic people ⬩...

A two day conference on June 5th & 6th with neurodivergent speakers. A deep dive into autistic and other neurodivergent burnout and recovery A two day virtual conference for neurodivergent individuals, parents of neurodivergent children/young people and professionals working with neurodivergent people, held onFri June 5th and Sat June 6th 2026 andpresented by...

Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics (SEMA) is partnering with RISE Forth Valley to deliver community sessions on Understanding and Supporting Autistic People. These sessions build awareness, challenge misconceptions, and support communities. Topics covered: ⬩ What is Autism ⬩ Common myths and misconceptions ⬩ Communication and sensory differences ⬩ How to support Autistic people ⬩...

Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics (SEMA) is partnering with RISE Forth Valley to deliver community sessions on Understanding and Supporting Autistic People. These sessions build awareness, challenge misconceptions, and support communities. Topics covered: ⬩ What is Autism ⬩ Common myths and misconceptions ⬩ Communication and sensory differences ⬩ How to support Autistic people ⬩...

Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics (SEMA) is partnering with RISE Forth Valley to deliver community sessions on Understanding and Supporting Autistic People. These sessions build awareness, challenge misconceptions, and support communities. Topics covered: ⬩ What is Autism ⬩ Common myths and misconceptions ⬩ Communication and sensory differences ⬩ How to support Autistic people ⬩...

Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics (SEMA) is partnering with RISE Forth Valley to deliver community sessions on Understanding and Supporting Autistic People. These sessions build awareness, challenge misconceptions, and support communities. Topics covered: ⬩ What is Autism ⬩ Common myths and misconceptions ⬩ Communication and sensory differences ⬩ How to support Autistic people ⬩...

The Impact of Colonialism on Autistic People Tuesday 25 November, 7-9 pm.Sofia will be speaking in a webinar presented by the Autistic Burnout Network alongside Claire Betson and Viv Dawes, where we will explore how colonialism has shaped the treatment, understanding, and lived experiences of Autistic people across different societies....

Theme: Can't get into school... taking a holistic approach Speakers: Marion McLaughlin; Aurora Autistic Consulting Sofia Farzana; Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics (SEMA) When: Wednesday 17th September 7.00 - 9.00pm Where: Online (Zoom) Who: Open to parents and carers, and professionals in East Renfrewshire only How: Register at www.autistic-collective.org Can’t make it...

SEMA have been invited to a panel discussion on Neurodiversity in the Workplace hosted by Holyrood Insight. We will discuss the onboarding process of employment and what employers should consider during recruitment processes. Location: COSLA Conference Centre, Edinburgh

Autistic Burnout: Understanding, Supporting, and Recovering Autistic burnout is a deeply familiar experience for many autistic individuals—yet it remains largely unrecognized by those outside the autistic community, including many professionals who work with autistic people. Awareness of its causes, impacts, and effective support strategies is still limited. The effects of...

Abstract: In this webinar, Léon van Ommen will present highlights from his research project on autism,spirituality/religion, and minority identities. Léon’s project focuses on two specific minority groups within the autism discourse: those who cannot rely on spoken language as their primary way of communicating, and ethnic minorities in the United...

Ramadan is just round the corner! While we prepare for this blessed month, let's also consider the needs of those around us, including the Autistic Muslims. Whether it's the transitions or sensory differences, the sleep disruption or community events, Ramadan can bring on some challenges. However, when those around us;...

Join us on SEMA’s YouTube channel as we talk about Amplifying the leadership of disabled persons for an inclusive and sustainable future

About this Webinar “The Multi-Layered Experience of Being Me”Sofia will be speaking about her core beliefs that manifested from a lifetime of challenges being neurodivergent, Brown, female and Muslim. I Don’t Fit In- Culture clashes It’s Not Fair- discrimination on multiple levels I Am Not Enough- struggling with self worth....

Join us on SEMA’s YouTube channel as we talk about Autistic Pride Day

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