​This event takes place on Monday 23rd March. Please ignore the date given in the most recent AMASE newsletter.

​An opportunity to learn about a range of experiences of other autistic people.

​AMASE committee member Pete Hamilton begins a new series of My Autism Story events this March.

​Content warnings: burnout, substance use, mental health struggles

​Pete is an ASN teacher who was diagnosed recently, in his mid fifties. He will talk about his experience of burnout, early substance use and autistic wellbeing.

​General Structure

​0-20 minutes:

​Speaker tells their story. They might not speak for the full 20 minutes.

​20-50 minutes:

​Discussion. Attendees then have the opportunity to respond to the speaker, ask questions, make points about how it relates to their story, etc. The aim will be to be for a relaxed discussion, but it will be chaired and some discipline would be needed. Obviously, participants should be respectful. Also, if they are to raise something which may be triggering, they should give a bit of warning before they begin to speak. The chair’s decisions should be respected.

​Last 10 minutes:

​Speaker will make any final points and then the event will end.

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​This event is hosted by AMASE. Although the session is free, you might consider donating to us to allow us to continue our work.

​Please Note

​This event is for Full and Associate AMASE members only.