James’ Triple A Experience
James describes his experience with Tyneside and Northumberland Minds’ Triple A service, supporting neurodiverse individuals in the region.
‘Triple A’ stands for Adult ADHD and Autism. A name and logo created by members of the service.
The Triple A service was founded in March 2023 by Tyneside and Northumberland Mind and was designed to support anyone in the North East, whether they had a formal diagnosis or not. In its first year Triple A worked with 50 individuals, and offered more than 200 hours of support. We received passionate feedback about the experiences’ of many who have been supported by the service.
In 2025 we re-launched the service with funding from NHS Gateshead ICB to support Gateshead residents awaiting a diagnosis of Autism and / or ADHD.
James, a client of the service, has kindly agreed to share his experience with the Triple A service, describing what it has meant to him.
The Triple A Service is accepting clients!
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Every client receives:
🚀 Access to our Regular Social Group, where they can connect with others awaiting a diagnosis, and look at what they can do to better support themselves as they navigate life as Autistic and / or ADHD adults.
🚀 The option of 1:1 Sessions with an Occupational Therapist, where you can explore personal struggles and develop a targeted action plan that encourages you to make small steps for a better future.
🚀 Access to our Six week, In-person Courses; Autism and Me, and ADHD and Me. Each week you’ll tackle some of the prevalent experiences people within the community have had, giving names to things you might not have known, and sharing strategies to help cope in situations you may have previously found overwhelming. In our courses, we help you express yourself, reflect on your experiences and try out different exercises and activities that support you and your mental health.
