Event Information
The Chronic Pain Peer Support Group is for autistic people or people who identify as autistic, age 18+ who live in the Fife area.
We will explore strategies of support to manage pain as well as link with professionals who can offer advice and guidance.
- Advocacy support
- Hospital/medical passport
- Occupational Therapy
- Physio
- Reiki
- Alternative therapies more widely
- Circles of support
- Emergency Scenario
The group will run monthly commencing on Thursday, 19th September at 11am – 12.30pm. This will be a hybrid group and you can choose to attend in person or online via Zoom.
Target Audience: Autistic people or people who identify as autistic, aged 18+ who live in Fife.
If you have not had contact with the One Stop Shop previously and would like to chat to the group host or arrange a visit to the One Stop Shop before you come to the group, please email us at fifeoss@scottishautism.org or call 01592 645350.
Meet the Hosts
Ross Parker - Community Advisor
Ross has been a Community Advisor at Scottish Autism since October 2021 and recently joined the One Stop Shop in July 2023. Previous to this, Ross had 10 years of experience as a Support Worker. Ross was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 19 and has a Master’s Degree in Autism Studies and an Undergraduate Degree in Social Sciences.
In his current role, Ross works at the Fife One Stop Shop. Alongside providing support to families of autistic young people through the Flourish programme, Ross also leads the Autistic Adult Peer Support Network in Fife. Providing both online and in-person support to autistic individuals, parents and carers. He also provides training to businesses and professionals via Scottish Autism’s external training programme.
Ross’s key interests are in helping autistic adults navigate their place within the autistic community and using his own experiences to develop and provide training.
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Jackie joined Scottish Autism in 2020 as a Community Advisor after spending many years working in education. Since August 2022, Jackie has been a senior Community Advisor based at the One Stop Shop specifically supporting the wellbeing of autistic adults and the parents and carers of autistic children and adults. She thoroughly enjoys chatting with autistic adults and families across Fife.
When Jackie is not working she likes to spend time outdoors walking her dog and playing golf. Jackie also enjoys doing quizzes and number puzzles.
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Date: Thursday 19th September 2024
Location: Hybrid - One Stop Shop, New Volunteer House, 16 Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT & online via Zoom
To book your place please contact fifeoss@scottishautism.org
Target Audience: Autistic people or people who identify as autistic, aged 18+ who live in Fife.
Max numbers online: 6
Max numbers in person: 6
