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Neuro-Affirmative, non-profit by & for the Autistic & Neurodivergent community dedicated to advancing the human rights of #ActuallyAutistic & otherwise #Neurodivergent people

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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 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.”

We are pleased to see the positive response to our Autistic Ramadan E-book!

We would like to thank our service users for the learning, our partner organisations and fellow Autistic advocates for the continued love and support over the years & the team who put this together. 🧵👇

07.03.2026 13:59 — 👍 12    🔁 8    💬 1    📌 1

@kellybirtwell.bsky.social :)

06.03.2026 11:16 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Guided Meditation And Self-Regulation For Autistic Distress | NeuroHub | Mindfully Divergent
YouTube video by David Gray-Hammond: NeuroHub Community Guided Meditation And Self-Regulation For Autistic Distress | NeuroHub | Mindfully Divergent

This is great from @neurohubcommunity.org

Guided Meditation And Self-Regulation For Autistic Distress

youtu.be/Pi34XGp2JuU?...

06.03.2026 11:15 — 👍 9    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 0
Guided Meditation And Self-Regulation For Autistic Distress | NeuroHub | Mindfully Divergent
YouTube video by David Gray-Hammond: NeuroHub Community Guided Meditation And Self-Regulation For Autistic Distress | NeuroHub | Mindfully Divergent

This is great from @neurohubcommunity.org

Guided Meditation And Self-Regulation For Autistic Distress

youtu.be/Pi34XGp2JuU?...

06.03.2026 11:15 — 👍 9    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 0
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The Autistic Burnout Virtual Conference 2026 A two day conference on June 5th & 6th with neurodivergent speakers. A deep dive into autistic and other neurodivergent burnout and recovery

We are looking forward to joining The Autistic Burnout Network virtual conference later this year hosted by @vivdawes.bsky.social

Our founder and CEO @taraodk.bsky.social will be presenting about the experiences of Autistic adults and burnout.
Find out more:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-autist...

06.03.2026 11:05 — 👍 6    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
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The Autistic Burnout Virtual Conference 2026 A two day conference on June 5th & 6th with neurodivergent speakers. A deep dive into autistic and other neurodivergent burnout and recovery

We are looking forward to joining The Autistic Burnout Network virtual conference later this year hosted by @vivdawes.bsky.social

Our founder and CEO @taraodk.bsky.social will be presenting about the experiences of Autistic adults and burnout.
Find out more:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-autist...

06.03.2026 11:05 — 👍 6    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
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Person-Centred Therapy & Supervision for queer and neurodivergent people – Neurodivergent Practitioners | Neurodivergent Practitioner Community Category: Therapy; Practitioners Neurodivergence(s): ADD, ADHD, AuDHD, Autistic, Depression, Neurodivergent, PDA; Ethnicity: White British; Gender and/or sexuality: transmasculine, queer; Region serve...

Francis Higgins is our Neuro-Affirming Neurodivergent Practitioner of the Week!

They are registered in our international Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory
Find out more - free to search for support or register as a practitioner.

neurodivergentpractitioners.org/listing/pers...

06.03.2026 10:50 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Person-Centred Therapy & Supervision for queer and neurodivergent people – Neurodivergent Practitioners | Neurodivergent Practitioner Community Category: Therapy; Practitioners Neurodivergence(s): ADD, ADHD, AuDHD, Autistic, Depression, Neurodivergent, PDA; Ethnicity: White British; Gender and/or sexuality: transmasculine, queer; Region serve...

Francis Higgins is our Neuro-Affirming Neurodivergent Practitioner of the Week!

They are registered in our international Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory
Find out more - free to search for support or register as a practitioner.

neurodivergentpractitioners.org/listing/pers...

06.03.2026 10:50 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Therapists Are Trained to Interpret. Autistic People Need to Be Heard. Is therapy trying to interpret something uninterpretable?

Shared via John Drury on LinkedIn

Therapists Are Trained to Interpret. Autistic People Need to Be Heard. Is therapy trying to interpret something uninterpretable?

jonnydrury.substack.com/p/therapists...

06.03.2026 10:42 — 👍 6    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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Therapists Are Trained to Interpret. Autistic People Need to Be Heard. Is therapy trying to interpret something uninterpretable?

Shared via John Drury on LinkedIn

Therapists Are Trained to Interpret. Autistic People Need to Be Heard. Is therapy trying to interpret something uninterpretable?

jonnydrury.substack.com/p/therapists...

06.03.2026 10:42 — 👍 6    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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Join a Community That Understands Thriving Autistic is not just an organisation; it's a community that embraces the full spectrum of Autistic experiences, recognising both the strengths and challenges. We invite Autistic adults over 1...

Become a member of Thriving Autistic

If you’re an Autistic adult (self-identified or formally diagnosed) and over 18 years old, you can join us from anywhere in the world! We celebrate and support the diverse identities within our community.

Find out more:
thrivingautistic.org/become-a-mem...

04.03.2026 13:49 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Join a Community That Understands Thriving Autistic is not just an organisation; it's a community that embraces the full spectrum of Autistic experiences, recognising both the strengths and challenges. We invite Autistic adults over 1...

Become a member of Thriving Autistic

If you’re an Autistic adult (self-identified or formally diagnosed) and over 18 years old, you can join us from anywhere in the world! We celebrate and support the diverse identities within our community.

Find out more:
thrivingautistic.org/become-a-mem...

04.03.2026 13:49 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
Flyer titled “Call for Participants!” for a study called “Exploring Autistic Women’s Experience of Gender,” with a rainbow infinity symbol. It invites autistic women over 18 to take part in a neurodivergent-friendly, non-judgmental study about gender and womanhood. The study involves a confidential 25–30 minute online interview on gender identity and perception, conducted as part of a Higher Diploma in psychology. Contact: Alana at 20048476@mydbs.ie
 for more information.

Flyer titled “Call for Participants!” for a study called “Exploring Autistic Women’s Experience of Gender,” with a rainbow infinity symbol. It invites autistic women over 18 to take part in a neurodivergent-friendly, non-judgmental study about gender and womanhood. The study involves a confidential 25–30 minute online interview on gender identity and perception, conducted as part of a Higher Diploma in psychology. Contact: Alana at 20048476@mydbs.ie for more information.

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
Exploring Autistic Women's Experience of Gender

If you are an Autistic woman over 18 & would like to discuss your experience of gender & womanhood in a neurodivergent- friendly, non-judgemental space then you are qualified to participate!

Contact Alana at 20048476@mydbs.ie

04.03.2026 13:29 — 👍 7    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0
Flyer titled “Call for Participants!” for a study called “Exploring Autistic Women’s Experience of Gender,” with a rainbow infinity symbol. It invites autistic women over 18 to take part in a neurodivergent-friendly, non-judgmental study about gender and womanhood. The study involves a confidential 25–30 minute online interview on gender identity and perception, conducted as part of a Higher Diploma in psychology. Contact: Alana at 20048476@mydbs.ie
 for more information.

Flyer titled “Call for Participants!” for a study called “Exploring Autistic Women’s Experience of Gender,” with a rainbow infinity symbol. It invites autistic women over 18 to take part in a neurodivergent-friendly, non-judgmental study about gender and womanhood. The study involves a confidential 25–30 minute online interview on gender identity and perception, conducted as part of a Higher Diploma in psychology. Contact: Alana at 20048476@mydbs.ie for more information.

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
Exploring Autistic Women's Experience of Gender

If you are an Autistic woman over 18 & would like to discuss your experience of gender & womanhood in a neurodivergent- friendly, non-judgemental space then you are qualified to participate!

Contact Alana at 20048476@mydbs.ie

04.03.2026 13:29 — 👍 7    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0
A white flyer containing 5 text boxes with different coloured borders that have round corners.  The title of each of the text boxes reads: Researcher; Research Question; Participants; Interview and Contact Details. The main title text reads: Autistic-led research, Are we there yet: Childhood Development Theories Through Autistic Lens. The Title text also includes a rainbow-coloured infinity symbol. The Bottom left-hand corner of the flyer contains five multi-coloured Russian dolls in ascending order from left to right with each one having an age bracket below to signify a period of development under the title Developmental Stages?

A white flyer containing 5 text boxes with different coloured borders that have round corners. The title of each of the text boxes reads: Researcher; Research Question; Participants; Interview and Contact Details. The main title text reads: Autistic-led research, Are we there yet: Childhood Development Theories Through Autistic Lens. The Title text also includes a rainbow-coloured infinity symbol. The Bottom left-hand corner of the flyer contains five multi-coloured Russian dolls in ascending order from left to right with each one having an age bracket below to signify a period of development under the title Developmental Stages?

Research Participation Request

Looking to recruit qualified psychotherapists with IACP, IAHIP, BACP, IPA or the IAPTP and who have experience working with Autistic teenagers in therapy settings

Autistic-Led Research
Email: Robert.Duff@pcicollege-edu.ie

02.03.2026 16:54 — 👍 2    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
A white flyer containing 5 text boxes with different coloured borders that have round corners.  The title of each of the text boxes reads: Researcher; Research Question; Participants; Interview and Contact Details. The main title text reads: Autistic-led research, Are we there yet: Childhood Development Theories Through Autistic Lens. The Title text also includes a rainbow-coloured infinity symbol. The Bottom left-hand corner of the flyer contains five multi-coloured Russian dolls in ascending order from left to right with each one having an age bracket below to signify a period of development under the title Developmental Stages?

A white flyer containing 5 text boxes with different coloured borders that have round corners. The title of each of the text boxes reads: Researcher; Research Question; Participants; Interview and Contact Details. The main title text reads: Autistic-led research, Are we there yet: Childhood Development Theories Through Autistic Lens. The Title text also includes a rainbow-coloured infinity symbol. The Bottom left-hand corner of the flyer contains five multi-coloured Russian dolls in ascending order from left to right with each one having an age bracket below to signify a period of development under the title Developmental Stages?

Research Participation Request

Looking to recruit qualified psychotherapists with IACP, IAHIP, BACP, IPA or the IAPTP and who have experience working with Autistic teenagers in therapy settings

Autistic-Led Research
Email: Robert.Duff@pcicollege-edu.ie

02.03.2026 16:54 — 👍 2    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
Cover image for Thriving Autistic’s “Discovery Programme E-book” titled “Let’s Discover More About Burnout.” The design features a navy and gold color scheme with an infinity symbol logo above the words “Thriving Autistic,” the large bold word “BURNOUT” centered on the page, and the website www.thrivingautistic.org
 at the bottom.

Cover image for Thriving Autistic’s “Discovery Programme E-book” titled “Let’s Discover More About Burnout.” The design features a navy and gold color scheme with an infinity symbol logo above the words “Thriving Autistic,” the large bold word “BURNOUT” centered on the page, and the website www.thrivingautistic.org at the bottom.

Check out our free signposting resources covering lots of topics including; masking, intersectionality, sensory systems, relationships and a new resource about Autistic Burnout

thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...

02.03.2026 15:02 — 👍 4    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
Cover image for Thriving Autistic’s “Discovery Programme E-book” titled “Let’s Discover More About Burnout.” The design features a navy and gold color scheme with an infinity symbol logo above the words “Thriving Autistic,” the large bold word “BURNOUT” centered on the page, and the website www.thrivingautistic.org
 at the bottom.

Cover image for Thriving Autistic’s “Discovery Programme E-book” titled “Let’s Discover More About Burnout.” The design features a navy and gold color scheme with an infinity symbol logo above the words “Thriving Autistic,” the large bold word “BURNOUT” centered on the page, and the website www.thrivingautistic.org at the bottom.

Check out our free signposting resources covering lots of topics including; masking, intersectionality, sensory systems, relationships and a new resource about Autistic Burnout

thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...

02.03.2026 15:02 — 👍 4    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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Neuroconvergence Neuroconvergence is a dynamic platform dedicated to advancing awareness, connection and action in the neurodiversity space in Ireland. As a hub for practitioners , advocates, creatives, organisations....

We are looking forward to joining Neuroconvergence 7th March!

All are welcome, even if it’s your first time attending a Neuroconvergence event.

Saturday, 7th March 2026
UCD Student Centre, Stillorgan Rd, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4

Free, Registration Required

More info:
www.neuroconvergence.ie

27.02.2026 20:05 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Neuroconvergence Neuroconvergence is a dynamic platform dedicated to advancing awareness, connection and action in the neurodiversity space in Ireland. As a hub for practitioners , advocates, creatives, organisations....

We are looking forward to joining Neuroconvergence 7th March!

All are welcome, even if it’s your first time attending a Neuroconvergence event.

Saturday, 7th March 2026
UCD Student Centre, Stillorgan Rd, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4

Free, Registration Required

More info:
www.neuroconvergence.ie

27.02.2026 20:05 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Avoiding Ableist Language: Suggestions for Autism Researchers | Autism in Adulthood In this commentary, we describe how language used to communicate about autism within much of autism research can reflect and perpetuate ableist ideologies (i.e., beliefs and practices that discriminat...

Avoiding Ableist Language: Suggestions for Autism Researchers
www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...

26.02.2026 12:36 — 👍 6    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
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Elinor Rowlands: ADHD and Autism coach and arts mentor, support with Pip and Access to Work applications – Neurodivergent Practitioners | Neurodivergent Practitioner Community Category: Accommodations Consulting; Practitioners Neurodivergence(s): Neurodivergent; Region served: Europe; Service Type: Art therapy, Disability Benefits Consultation, Education advisor, Family sup...

Elinor Rowlands is our Neuro-Affirming Neurodivergent Practitioner of the Week!

They are registered in our international Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory

Find out more - free to search for support or register as a practitioner.

neurodivergentpractitioners.org/listing/adhd...

27.02.2026 10:17 — 👍 6    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0
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Elinor Rowlands: ADHD and Autism coach and arts mentor, support with Pip and Access to Work applications – Neurodivergent Practitioners | Neurodivergent Practitioner Community Category: Accommodations Consulting; Practitioners Neurodivergence(s): Neurodivergent; Region served: Europe; Service Type: Art therapy, Disability Benefits Consultation, Education advisor, Family sup...

Elinor Rowlands is our Neuro-Affirming Neurodivergent Practitioner of the Week!

They are registered in our international Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory

Find out more - free to search for support or register as a practitioner.

neurodivergentpractitioners.org/listing/adhd...

27.02.2026 10:17 — 👍 6    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0
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Autism, Neurodivergence, Support Needs and Inclusion — What’s New in February — Neurodiverse Connection In this research roundup, Ann Memmott brings together recent February papers exploring Neurodivergence and Learning Disabilities. The studies cover drug trials, gender parity, social communication p...

Hurrah! It is time for another Monthly Round-Up of Research from @annmemmott.bsky.social and @ndconnection.bsky.social

Autism, Neurodivergence, Support Needs and Inclusion — What’s New in February from Neurodiverse Connection
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-...

25.02.2026 18:13 — 👍 10    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 0
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Autism, Neurodivergence, Support Needs and Inclusion — What’s New in February — Neurodiverse Connection In this research roundup, Ann Memmott brings together recent February papers exploring Neurodivergence and Learning Disabilities. The studies cover drug trials, gender parity, social communication p...

Hurrah! It is time for another Monthly Round-Up of Research from @annmemmott.bsky.social and @ndconnection.bsky.social

Autism, Neurodivergence, Support Needs and Inclusion — What’s New in February from Neurodiverse Connection
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-...

25.02.2026 18:13 — 👍 10    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 0
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New neuro-affirmative Discovery Programme starting 6th March 2026
Open to all Autistic adults (self ID welcome!)
Funded spaces for Irish participants thanks to Rethink Ireland.
Subsidised for international.
Find out more & book your place:
thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...

25.02.2026 12:51 — 👍 7    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 0
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New neuro-affirmative Discovery Programme starting 6th March 2026
Open to all Autistic adults (self ID welcome!)
Funded spaces for Irish participants thanks to Rethink Ireland.
Subsidised for international.
Find out more & book your place:
thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...

25.02.2026 12:51 — 👍 7    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 0
Research participant invitation flyer for autistic parents and teachers of autistic students aged 8-14. Coloured boxes contain further information about the study, researcher, what’s involved and how to sign up.

Research participant invitation flyer for autistic parents and teachers of autistic students aged 8-14. Coloured boxes contain further information about the study, researcher, what’s involved and how to sign up.

Invitation to Participate in Doctoral Research with Elaine McGoldrick

• Are you an Autistic parent of an 8-14 year old Autistic student enrolled in an Irish school?

- Do you teach 8-14 year old Autistic students in an Irish school?

Find out more: mcgoldre@lsbu.ac.uk

25.02.2026 12:20 — 👍 8    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 0
Research participant invitation flyer for autistic parents and teachers of autistic students aged 8-14. Coloured boxes contain further information about the study, researcher, what’s involved and how to sign up.

Research participant invitation flyer for autistic parents and teachers of autistic students aged 8-14. Coloured boxes contain further information about the study, researcher, what’s involved and how to sign up.

Invitation to Participate in Doctoral Research with Elaine McGoldrick

• Are you an Autistic parent of an 8-14 year old Autistic student enrolled in an Irish school?

- Do you teach 8-14 year old Autistic students in an Irish school?

Find out more: mcgoldre@lsbu.ac.uk

25.02.2026 12:20 — 👍 8    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 0

Late identified Autistic?
Come and join me and Silvia!
6 Week neuro-affirming Discovery Programme starting 6th March with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social
Fully funded for Irish participants thanks to Rethink Ireland.
(Open for international participants - subsidised places)

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