Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics

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We strive to improve understanding of being autistic from the various communities of the Global Majority. www.sema.scot

Promotional poster for SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics) marking International Day of Hope on 12th July. The SEMA logo appears at the top above the text "International Day of Hope" and "12th July." A white dove with outstretched wings carries a green leafy branch, symbolising peace and hope, while yellow wildflowers bloom along the lower right side. The background is a soft, textured beige, creating a calm and uplifting design.
A poster from Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics (SEMA) promoting South Asian Heritage Month (UK), July 2026. At the top is the SEMA logo, followed by the heading "South Asian Heritage Month (UK)" and the date "July 2026." The theme, "Unity in Diversity," appears beneath. The poster reads: "South Asian Heritage Month is a reminder that our communities contain multitudes. Every language, every faith, every family story, every experience of belonging and not belonging, all of it is worth celebrating, and all of it is worth fighting for." Along the bottom are colourful illustrations representing the diversity of South Asian communities, including people in traditional clothing, women wearing hijabs, a family with a child, a woman in a sari, Sikh individuals, and a dhol drummer. The background is a warm, textured beige.
Promotional flyer for a free 8-week post-diagnosis support course for autistic people, created by autistic people. Logos for Inspiring Scotland, SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics), and ARCH Scotland appear at the top. The flyer asks, “Have you recently identified as Autistic?” and lists course topics including understanding autism, sensory differences, PDA and inertia, mental health, Equality Act rights, communication, and more. Decorative illustrations show a person standing among outlines of people and a group sitting in a supportive circle. The course offers two groups (End of Summer and New Year), with 10 places per group and weekly Zoom sessions for autistic people only. Registration deadline is 26 June, with the registration link available in the accompanying post.
Poster for World Refugee Day by SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics). The poster features the SEMA logo at the top, followed by the text “World Refugee Day” and “20th June.” In the foreground, two red silhouetted hands reach upward through strands of barbed wire, symbolizing struggle, displacement, and resilience. A faint city skyline appears in the background against a muted beige textured backdrop. The design uses red and brown tones to convey awareness and solidarity with refugees.
Poster by SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics) marking the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict on 19 June. The design features a beige background with brown text and floral accents. At the center, an illustration shows a distressed woman bound with rope while two large hands pull the rope tight from either side, symbolizing coercion, control, and violence. The poster raises awareness of sexual violence in conflict and supports efforts to eliminate it.
Promotional flyer for a free 8-week post-diagnosis support course for autistic people, created by and for autistic people. Logos for Inspiring Scotland, Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics (SEMA), and ARGH Scotland appear at the top. The flyer asks, “Have you recently identified as Autistic?” and lists course topics including understanding autism, sensory differences, PDA and inertia, mental health, Equality Act rights, and communication. Information is displayed on a decorative scroll graphic. The course will run in two groups (end of summer and New Year), with 10 places per group and weekly Zoom sessions for autistic people only. Registration deadline is 26 June, and the registration link is stated to be in the post.
Poster by SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics) featuring the text “Over 1 Billion People Living With Mental Health Conditions (WHO).” The design includes an illustration of a distressed person sitting with their head in their hands beside a scribbled thought bubble, using purple and gold tones on a beige background.
Promotional graphic for Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics (SEMA) asking supporters to nominate them for the National Diversity Awards 2026. Text reads: “Have you benefitted/supported/appreciated work by SEMA? We would appreciate your support with our nomination at the National Diversity Awards 2026.” Voting deadline extended until 20th May. Below is a colourful National Diversity Awards banner congratulating Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics on their nomination for the Community Organisation Award for Race, Religion & Faith, with sponsor logos including HSBC UK, Kantar, and Airbus.
Poster for SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics) promoting Mental Health Awareness Week, taking place 11–17 May. The design features a beige background with brown text and dotted abstract patterns. At the bottom right, a black-and-white photo shows a person sitting curled up on a sofa with their head resting on folded arms, conveying sadness or emotional distress.
Poster for SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics) and the National Diversity Awards 2026 nomination campaign. The poster asks: “Have you benefitted/supported/appreciated work by SEMA?” and invites people to support their nomination at the National Diversity Awards 2026. It states that the voting deadline is May 13th and includes a QR code to scan and vote for SEMA. The design features the SEMA logo and National Diversity Awards logo on a light beige background with black and gold text.
Poster by SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics) and Community Fund titled “Pervasive Drive for Autonomy: what can it look like?” It notes that Urdu, English, and Pashto versions are available. Below the text is an illustration of a young person with a concerned or uncertain expression against a neutral background.
Poster for Autism Acceptance Month by SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics) and Community Fund. The heading reads “Explaining the essence of being Autistic.” Four illustrated sections are shown: “Context” (with Urdu text), depicting two people communicating; “Nervous System” (with Urdu text), showing a neuron; “Hierarchy” (with Urdu text), showing people arranged in levels; and “Autonomy” (with Urdu text), showing a woman in traditional South Asian clothing. At the bottom is the hashtag “#CelebrateDifferences” alongside an infinity symbol.
Poster for SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics) promoting World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April 2026, with the message “Ensuring a healthy psychosocial working environment for all.” The design features three women in professional attire in black and white, standing against a beige background with abstract shapes, and the website “sema.scot” at the bottom.
olorful promotional graphic with overlapping translucent circles in bright pink, orange, blue, and purple. Large white text reads “PROUD TO BE NOMINATED.” Below, smaller text says “VOTE FOR US AT THE NATIONAL DIVERSITY AWARDS.” A QR code appears in the center. At the bottom are the NDA26 logo, a “15 years celebrating unity in society” badge, and the website “www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk.”
Poster for SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics) featuring a black-and-white portrait of a smiling young boy in a school uniform on the left. Large bold orange and black text reads “Stephen Lawrence Day” with an equals symbol. On the right, the message says “The Power of Learning – Knowledge Changes Everything.” The background is light beige.
Flyer promoting a series of community information sessions on understanding and supporting autistic people, delivered by Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics in partnership with RISE Forth Valley. Topics include what autism is, common myths, communication and sensory differences, how to support autistic people, and rights of autistic people and their carers. Sessions are held at: Tullibody Community Centre, Alloa on 21 and 28 April and 5 May, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Polmont Community Hub, Falkirk on 22 and 29 April and 6 May, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Mayfield Centre, Stirling on 30 April, 7 May (online), and 14 May, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Information is available in Urdu if needed. Contact details are provided for the RISE Parent Club coordinator. Logos for SEMA, RISE Forth Valley, and the Community Fund appear at the bottom.
Free online “Post Diagnosis/Identification Course” for late-identified autistic adults in Scotland, specifically for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic individuals. The flyer features a scenic green Scottish valley background and logos for Inspiring Scotland, SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics), and ARGH Scotland. It invites participants to explore their autistic identity in a safe, supportive space. The course runs Sundays from 17 May to 5 July, 7:00–9:00 PM, for 8 weeks. Limited places available. Delivered by SEMA and ARGH Scotland through the Improving Access Fund.
Illustrated Baisakhi greeting poster showing a golden wheat field under a warm sunrise sky. At the top is the SEMA logo with the text “Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics.” In the center, a circular frame made of wheat surrounds the message “Happy Baisakhi” and a short greeting wishing hope, positivity, and happiness. Along the bottom, colorful illustrated figures in traditional Punjabi attire dance and play music, celebrating the harvest festival.
Poster for Self Acceptance Month by SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics). Background shows yellow tulips with one red tulip in the foreground. Text reads “Autistic, Not Weird!” with an infinity symbol. A bar chart shows responses to the statement “If there were a cure for my autism, I would take it.” Most respondents selected “strongly disagree” (54.99%) and “disagree” (26.95%), with smaller percentages agreeing or neutral. Bottom text reads “#CelebrateDifferences” and “sema.scot”.
Two hands of different skin tones form a heart shape around a gold infinity symbol, with text reading “SEMA – Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics,” “World Autism Day?” and “#CelebrateDifferences,” plus the website sema.scot.
Flyer announcing a series of community information sessions by Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics (SEMA) in partnership with RISE Forth Valley. The sessions focus on understanding and supporting autistic people, covering topics such as what autism is, common myths, communication and sensory differences, how to provide support, and the rights of autistic people and their carers. Three locations and dates are listed: Alloa (venue TBC): 21st and 28th April, 5th May, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Polmont Community Hub, Falkirk: 22nd and 29th April, 6th May, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Mayfield Centre, Stirling: 30th April, 7th and 14th May, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Additional note says information can be explained in Urdu if needed and encourages wider community attendance to build understanding and support. Contact number provided for the RISE Parent Club coordinator: 07740283292. Logos for SEMA, RISE Forth Valley, and The National Lottery Community Fund appear at the bottom.
Happy Easter card from SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics). Cream background with floral garlands at the top and a gold “Happy Easter” headline. Below, a message reads: “A time to remember that hope keeps us alive and nature demonstrates the beauty of steadfastness and regrowth.” On the right, a wooden cross is surrounded by green leaves and spring flowers. Website “sema.scot” appears at the bottom.
Poster for International Transgender Day of Visibility on 31st March 2026 by SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics). Below the title, a photo shows two people in traditional South Asian clothing outdoors; one gently places a flower garland on the other, who has eyes closed. The website sema.scot appears at the bottom.
Flyer for SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics) promoting free autism training for community organisations. The training is fully funded by the Ethnic Minority Development Fund until July 2026 and focuses on improving support for racialised autistic people. It highlights learning outcomes such as understanding autistic experiences, providing meaningful support, challenging stigma, and recognising rights. Background shows a small group training session in a classroom. Website listed: sema.scot, with Community Fund logo.
Poster for SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics) marking International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March 2026. Background shows diverse hands stacked together. Text reads: “Eliminating racial discrimination means recognising every identity people carry. Race, culture, faith, and neurodivergence all shape how justice is experienced.” Website: sema.scot.
Poster from SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics) for World Sleep Day, 13 March 2026. It asks “Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men?” and answers “Yes.” The graphic explains that women sleep about 11 minutes more on average but often experience more fragmented, poorer quality sleep. Reasons listed include higher caregiving responsibilities, being 40% more likely to experience insomnia, twice as likely to have restless legs syndrome, and being more prone to poor sleep due to chronic pain. Illustrations show a woman holding her stomach to represent pain during menstruation or pregnancy and another woman lying awake in bed. The poster encourages people with sleep problems to speak to their doctor. Website links: sleepfoundation.org and sema.scot.
Poster from SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics) for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2026. The text reads: “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls. #IWD2026.” A message explains that visibility, support, and understanding for women and girls facing multiple barriers help create pathways for justice and equality, highlighting the importance of recognition, representation, and culturally aware support for racialised autistic women. Background image shows a diverse group of smiling women with purple butterfly graphics. Website: sema.scot.
Poster promoting a book titled “Ramadan Through Autistic Lens – 2nd Ed, March 2026” by SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics). The design features warm beige tones with hanging Ramadan lanterns. At the bottom are two images of the book cover showing an illustrated Muslim woman wearing a hijab. Colorful shapes around her list topics such as executive dysfunction, sensory overload, meltdown moments, routine changes, fasting challenges, prayer, social anxiety, and sleep struggles. The subtitle reads “An Autistic Guide to Ramadan.”
Poster with a beige background and hanging lantern illustrations at the top. The logo reads “SEMA – Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics.” Large centered text says “Ramadan Through Autistic Lens.”In the middle, an illustrated young woman wearing a white hijab and brown top is shown from the shoulders up. Around her head are colorful abstract shapes containing the words: “Executive Dysfunction,” “Meltdown Moments,” “Sensory Overload,” “Routine Changes,” “Fasting Challenges,” “Prayer,” “Sleep Struggles,” and “Social Anxiety.”At the bottom, inside a cloud shape, the text reads: “An Autistic Guide to Ramadan.” Crescent moons and subtle Islamic geometric patterns decorate the lower background.
Poster from SEMA, Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics, titled “Women and Girls in Science.” Subtitle reads “Synergizing AI, Social Science, STEM and Finance: Building Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls.” The poster lists statistics highlighting gender disparities: 46 percent of young women pursue higher education compared with 40 percent of men, yet women make up 35 percent of science graduates; fewer than 2 percent of quantum job applicants are women and 80 percent of quantum companies have no senior female leaders; in artificial intelligence, 22 percent of professionals are women. The website sema.scot appears at the bottom.
Poster titled “Autistic Love Languages” by SEMA, Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics. The design features soft pastel illustrations showing different ways autistic people express care and connection. Circular icons depict “Support swapping” with hands exchanging items, “Penguin pebbling” with two penguins sharing a small object, “Deep pressure” with hands clasped, “Infodumping” with a person talking at a laptop, and “Body doubling” with two people reading together. Below, text reads “Autistic love can look like:” followed by examples: cultural humour and shared language; being understood without code switching; talking about justice, history, and politics; doing life side by side; learning, gaming, and being together; deep pressure and sensory care. At the bottom it says, “Ask the people you love what makes them feel loved.” and includes the website sema.scot.
Promotional poster for SEMA, Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics, celebrating Lunar New Year 2026. The design features large red and gold numbers “2026” decorated with lantern and cloud patterns. A stylized golden horse leaps across the numbers, representing the Year of the Horse, with sparkles and radiant accents around it. The background is cream with a brown border, and the text “Lunar New Year” appears at the top with “Year of the Horse” and “sema.scot” at the bottom.
A cream-coloured poster from SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics) marking World Cancer Day, 4th Feb 2026. A purple cancer awareness ribbon is shown in front of a small globe at the centre. In the softly blurred background, two people are smiling together. The poster includes text explaining that people with learning disabilities are about half as likely to be referred for urgent cancer investigation even when showing red-flag symptoms, leading to later diagnosis and poorer outcomes, with many people with severe learning disabilities or Down syndrome dying within four years of diagnosis compared to nine years for others. The poster ends with the hashtag #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs and the website sema.scot.
A poster by SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics) for Race Equality Week 2026, dated 2–8 February 2026. The background shows a diverse group of smiling people in soft focus. Overlaid text explains that being the only racialised autistic person in a room can risk dignity, safety, and employment, that daily microaggressions cause burnout and withdrawal, and that job security should mean respect, belief, and protection. It states that the harm is real and that the problem is systems protecting power rather than people. The poster ends with the message “racialised Autistic lives deserve better,” the hashtag “#ChangeNeedsAllOfUs,” and the website “sema.scot.”
Photo shared by Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics with brown background, SEMA logo, Title saying "Autistic Barbie" and a picture of brown barbie.
Poster for SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics) featuring logos of Coalition of Carers in Scotland and Boots & Beards. Two photos show a mixed group of adults seated around tables during a training session, with a facilitator standing and presenting. Text on the poster quotes positive feedback about the training, describing good vibes, shared lived experiences, enjoyment, and enthusiasm. Community Fund logo and website “sema.scot” appear at the bottom.
SEMA Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics graphic with the title “Reflections on hope, loss, and being yourself in 2026.” Below the title is an illustrated scene of a desk by a window with sunlight, plants, notebooks, pens, and an open sketchbook filled with red scribbled circles, suggesting reflection and emotional processing. Text at the bottom reads “By Husna Hussain” and “sema.scot.”
Open notebook with a handwritten New Year message reading “Happy 2026 New Year.” The page is dated 01.01.2026 and includes a reflective message about pausing, understanding, connection, hope, courage, and gratitude for community journeys and resilience. At the bottom it is signed “with love Team SEMA” with a heart. A taped card on the page displays the SEMA logo and the text “Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics,” in warm neutral tones.
Graphic announcing that Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics (SEMA) has won the Neurodiversity & Equity Excellence Award at the Small Business Awards 2025 in the UK. The SEMA logo appears at the top, followed by award text. A Corporate Vision banner confirms the Small Business Awards 2025 recognition. The website sema.scot is shown at the bottom.
Festive illustrated Christmas card with a warm, painterly background. Two lit candles in blue holders sit on a table with greenery and fairy lights. At the top is the SEMA logo with the text “SEMA – Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics.” Large white text reads “Merry Christmas,” and handwritten text at the bottom says “Love, Team SEMA.”
SEMA logo above the text ‘International Human Solidarity Day, 20th December’. Below, several hands of different skin tones are gently holding each other, symbolising unity and solidarity, with a subtle globe graphic in the background on a warm beige gradient.
Poster for International Migrants Day on 18 December by SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics), featuring silhouettes of a diverse family standing on a globe, with the theme “My Great Story: Cultures and Development” and the message honoring the courage, strength, and resilience of migrants around the world.
Poster promoting an event titled “Introduction to SEMA & Understanding Autism.” Logos for Rainbow Muslim Women’s Group and SEMA, Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics, appear at the top. Text explains that Sofia from Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics will discuss what autism is, myths, sensory differences, co occurring conditions, and supporting a loved one. An illustration shows a Black Muslim woman holding books and a box labelled “feelings,” surrounded by hanging lanterns and words representing sensory and emotional experiences. Event details read Friday 26th December, 6.15 to 8.15 pm, at Thornhill Community Centre. Website sema.scot and Community Fund logo appear at the bottom.
A warm toned graphic from SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics) wishing “Happy Hannukah.” The SEMA logo appears at the top, followed by the message “May your days be filled with light, peace, and meaningful moments.” At the bottom, a row of lit Hanukkah candles in glass holders glows softly against a light gradient background.
Logos: SEDSConnective, ARGH, SEMA Text: Live Discussion: Neurodivergence & Connective Tissues. Join us on SEMA’s YouTube channel as we commemorate International Day of the Disabled Person. 7 pm Wednesday 3rd December. Profile pictures and names of Jane Green SEDSConnective, Kabie Brook, ARGH Scotland and Sofia Farzana, Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics. Logos: YouTube, Live Streaming
Poster for SEMA with logo and title International Day for the Abolition of Slavery and text 50 million people are living in modern slavery globally (ILO, 2022) 1 in 4 are children (ILO, 2022) An estimated 136,000 people are in modern slavery in the UK (Global Slavery Index, 2023) Migrants and those with communication barriers face increased risk (Anti-Slavery International)