Jules’s Blog
Mayor of Tenbury celebrates ASPIE and Aid for Asperger’s coming together
please also see Phil Wilkinson-Jones in the Worcester News 30 April 2026 After working in partnership for many years, ASPIE, and Aid for Asperger’s have come together, and as part of this next step, we’re proud to have a shop presence in Tenbury Wells helping raise awareness of the wide range of support ASPIE Worcester […]
Workshops in autism for ASPIE members in their own familiar surroundings
We were delighted to welcome Mandy Gutsell, of Knowlimits, to ASPIE yesterday for the first in a new series workshops to help autistic adults with everyday living. spectrum. Mandy is a well known and respected coach, psychotherapist and counsellor with a warm and friendly manner and an excellent rapport with adults on the autistic spectrum. […]
ASPIE Avengers
Ten years ago, members with a passion for football started ASPIE Avengers because it is difficult for autistic adults to play in clubs which cater mainly for neurotypicals. We have 17-20 players – male and female, two teams, ASPIE blue and ASPIE red and they train 50 weeks of the year at KGV in Worcester […]
Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire visits ASPIE
On Wednesday 25 February 2026 we were delighted to welcome the Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire, Mrs Beatrice Grant, enabling members to meet her in the comfort of their own familiar surroundings. Visits such as these from local dignitaries including councillors, mayors, MPs, and High Sheriffs raise awareness of the specific needs of autistic adults. Mingling […]
The Arts at ASPIE
Justine, our Art therapist, and members are preparing our next Art Exhibition at the Cube in Malvern. This will be followed by No 8 in Pershore in May. Meanwhile the drama group, established by Mel and Rosie, now continues with Owen from Worcester Theatres and is going great guns. Reminder – Drama Sessions 2pm -3.30 […]
Volunteers needed (2)
With the increasing need for our services we are seeking 2 Volunteer Group facilitators to support members in group sessions that encourage social interaction to build confidence and connection. The role involves leading and supporting activities in a calm, inclusive environment and responding appropriately to any issues of frustration and distress which can be upsetting […]
Strengthening Worcestershire
Many thanks to Worcestershire Community Foundation for recognising that ASPIE fulfills an unmet need in providing autism specific counselling and mentoring (short and long term) pre and post diagnosis including individual and group session for mental and physical abuse, bullying, isolation, anxiety, marginalisation, discrimination, generalised depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, psychosis and paranoia, sexual confusion, anger, […]
Season’s Greetings to everyone and thank you to all of our supporters who recognise the need for our services.
Although Christmas and New Year celebrations are joyful for many, it can be a difficult time for some on the spectrum, with the hype, pressure to attend family gatherings with loud and excitable relatives, food they don’t fancy, a dislike of hugging and touching, unexpected surprises and presents they don’t want. Ben’s picture below shows […]