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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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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 — 👍 5    🔁 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 — 👍 5    🔁 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 — 👍 6    🔁 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 — 👍 6    🔁 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)

24.02.2026 18:37 — 👍 10    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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Blog: Grandparents of autistic children | Autism Central Grandparents may feel very worried when they first hear that their grandchild is autistic. Ann Memmott debunks some common myths around autism and shares ideas on what grandparents can do to offer hel...

Grandparents of Autistic Children by @annmemmott.bsky.social
From: Autism Central

www.autismcentral.org.uk/news/blog-gr...

24.02.2026 18:29 — 👍 5    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0
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Blog: Grandparents of autistic children | Autism Central Grandparents may feel very worried when they first hear that their grandchild is autistic. Ann Memmott debunks some common myths around autism and shares ideas on what grandparents can do to offer hel...

Grandparents of Autistic Children by @annmemmott.bsky.social
From: Autism Central

www.autismcentral.org.uk/news/blog-gr...

24.02.2026 18:29 — 👍 5    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0

Open to all age groups!
Feel free to share with friends/ family/ clients!

23.02.2026 13:35 — 👍 7    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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Discovery Programme: Welcome to Your Autistic Self Have you recently discovered that you’re Autistic? Would you like to learn more about your neurotype and discuss what it means for you in a supportive group with other newly identified Autistic adults...

We have some funded spaces available for Autistic adults (self-ID welcome!), thanks to Rethink Ireland.
6 week online neuro-affirming Discovery Programme starting 6th March 2026
Find out more and book your place!

thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...

23.02.2026 13:22 — 👍 4    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 2

Open to all age groups!
Feel free to share with friends/ family/ clients!

23.02.2026 13:35 — 👍 7    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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Discovery Programme: Welcome to Your Autistic Self Have you recently discovered that you’re Autistic? Would you like to learn more about your neurotype and discuss what it means for you in a supportive group with other newly identified Autistic adults...

We have some funded spaces available for Autistic adults (self-ID welcome!), thanks to Rethink Ireland.
6 week online neuro-affirming Discovery Programme starting 6th March 2026
Find out more and book your place!

thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...

23.02.2026 13:22 — 👍 4    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 2
Yellow background graphic with the text ‘Launch Event’ and the book cover of ‘Wired our own Way’ Hodges Figgis Thursday March 27th at 6 p.m

Yellow background graphic with the text ‘Launch Event’ and the book cover of ‘Wired our own Way’ Hodges Figgis Thursday March 27th at 6 p.m

I’m very excited about the launch of ‘Wired our Own Way’ tomorrow evening in Hodges Figgis. I’m very honoured to have an essay in this wonderful collection of Irish autistic voices. #wiredourownway #booklaunch #irishbooks #autistic

26.03.2025 22:12 — 👍 7    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Susan Liverman & The Kindful: Mindfulness groups & Autistic & ADHD mentoring – Neurodivergent Practitioners | Neurodivergent Practitioner Community Category: Support Groups; Practitioners Neurodivergence(s): AuDHD, Autistic, Dyscalculia, Neurodivergent, PDA; Vendor: susan.liverman.

The Kindful 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/susa...

20.02.2026 09:46 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Susan Liverman & The Kindful: Mindfulness groups & Autistic & ADHD mentoring – Neurodivergent Practitioners | Neurodivergent Practitioner Community Category: Support Groups; Practitioners Neurodivergence(s): AuDHD, Autistic, Dyscalculia, Neurodivergent, PDA; Vendor: susan.liverman.

The Kindful 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/susa...

20.02.2026 09:46 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
Graphic titled “Research Reshare” from Thriving Autistic (logo with gold infinity symbol). The featured study is “Everything and Nothing: Measuring Perceived Salience of Gendered Cues at the Intersection of Autism and Gender Diversity” (Pascoe et al., 2026). A highlighted quote reads: “Self-identified autistic adults, regardless of gender identity, were more likely than non-autistic adults to have higher gender-related introspection, gender expectation awareness, and gender-related rumination.” Citation at the bottom notes publication in Autism in Adulthood with DOI 10.1177/25739581261423790.

Graphic titled “Research Reshare” from Thriving Autistic (logo with gold infinity symbol). The featured study is “Everything and Nothing: Measuring Perceived Salience of Gendered Cues at the Intersection of Autism and Gender Diversity” (Pascoe et al., 2026). A highlighted quote reads: “Self-identified autistic adults, regardless of gender identity, were more likely than non-autistic adults to have higher gender-related introspection, gender expectation awareness, and gender-related rumination.” Citation at the bottom notes publication in Autism in Adulthood with DOI 10.1177/25739581261423790.

Research Reshare:
“Everything and Nothing”: Measuring Perceived Salience of Gendered Cues at the Intersection of Autism and Gender Diversity
Pascoe et al. (2026)
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

20.02.2026 09:04 — 👍 10    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0
Graphic titled “Research Reshare” from Thriving Autistic (logo with gold infinity symbol). The featured study is “Everything and Nothing: Measuring Perceived Salience of Gendered Cues at the Intersection of Autism and Gender Diversity” (Pascoe et al., 2026). A highlighted quote reads: “Self-identified autistic adults, regardless of gender identity, were more likely than non-autistic adults to have higher gender-related introspection, gender expectation awareness, and gender-related rumination.” Citation at the bottom notes publication in Autism in Adulthood with DOI 10.1177/25739581261423790.

Graphic titled “Research Reshare” from Thriving Autistic (logo with gold infinity symbol). The featured study is “Everything and Nothing: Measuring Perceived Salience of Gendered Cues at the Intersection of Autism and Gender Diversity” (Pascoe et al., 2026). A highlighted quote reads: “Self-identified autistic adults, regardless of gender identity, were more likely than non-autistic adults to have higher gender-related introspection, gender expectation awareness, and gender-related rumination.” Citation at the bottom notes publication in Autism in Adulthood with DOI 10.1177/25739581261423790.

Research Reshare:
“Everything and Nothing”: Measuring Perceived Salience of Gendered Cues at the Intersection of Autism and Gender Diversity
Pascoe et al. (2026)
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

20.02.2026 09:04 — 👍 10    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0

“non-pathologising”

Now there’s a change. In general, everything about autism is pathologised, starting with the diagnosis itself.

19.02.2026 17:37 — 👍 13    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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Workplace Disclosure Guide Empower autistic and neurodivergent individuals with workplace accommodation and disclosure strategies for thriving at work

The "Workplace Disclosure Guide" provides essential insights for individuals considering whether to disclose being Autistic at work.
Free download:
thrivingautistic.org/workplace-di...

19.02.2026 12:58 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Workplace Disclosure Guide Empower autistic and neurodivergent individuals with workplace accommodation and disclosure strategies for thriving at work

The "Workplace Disclosure Guide" provides essential insights for individuals considering whether to disclose being Autistic at work.
Free download:
thrivingautistic.org/workplace-di...

19.02.2026 12:58 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0