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Absolutely, but that's so individual. I rave about the work of particular people and consider it the 'best', but others don't resonate with it at all. And I'm always discovering new people and ideas, learning and unlearning, so my personal conception of what's top quality changes regularly too.

🌷 Neurodiversity Newsletter March Edition Neurodiversity - Information - Resources - Webinars - Signposting - Therapy

There's more & more support out there for ND people!

My monthly Neurodiversity Newsletter rounds up neuroaffirming online webinars & events for the month ahead, and signposts to many of the latest books, resources and information from dozens of sources.

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Spotlight on The Breadth of the Autistic Spectrum with Dr Joanna Grace, Founder of The Sensory Projects Are people at 'opposite ends' of the spectrum really so different?

There's a lot of discussion of 'profound autism', which makes Dr Joanna Grace's new book particularly timely.

In this article, Jo challenges the idea of a linear or colour-wheel spectrum, and explores how autism is constructed and who benefits from this.

jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

Do you find joy in spending time with neurokin?

The A Fest autism conference was packed with Autistic speakers and professionals taking visible joy from one another's company, research and shared experiences.

@jodieclarke.bsky.social
@brianirvine.bsky.social
@petewharmby.com
@gr0ve.bsky.social

Finding Your Neurodivergent Community Online A round up of neuroaffirming community spaces

Online communities for neurodivergent people are getting more and more popular as a way to connect and learn.

Which are your favourites?

jadefarrington.substack.com/p/finding-yo...

I am so excited to share this with all of you! I am over the moon to get this published!

#ReStoryingAutism #ActuallyAutistic @autisticbooks.bsky.social @jadefarrington.bsky.social @audhd-psychnp.com

I'm glad you've found something that works for you 😊

Finding Your Neurodivergent Community Online A round up of neuroaffirming community spaces

Not everyone has access to neuroaffirming in-person communities.

The first edition of Finding Your Neurodivergent Community Online catalogues 19 options to help you connect with others.

jadefarrington.substack.com/p/finding-yo...

Finding Your Neurodivergent Community Online 1st Edition - February 2026 Available as a Substack article and pdf download Featuring a variety of online communities catering for different needs and identities Get it at jadefarrington.substack.com

Finding Your Neurodivergent Community Online lands in subscribers' inboxes tomorrow.

If you're looking for neuroaffirming options to connect with others, you won't want to miss it.

Sign up free at jadefarrington.substack.com

Thank you to all the community owners who submitted their details!

Normativity In Mind: Neuronormativity In Therapy Collected thoughts and responses of two neurodivergent professionals

Check out my latest piece written with @jadefarrington.bsky.social on neuronormativity in therapy.

What have your experiences of therapy been? Do you think it is as simple as good and bad psychological therapies?

www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/normativit...

#Therapy #ActuallyAutistic #MentalHealth

Normativity In Mind: Neuronormativity In Therapy https://jadefarrington.substack.com

Which therapy is best for Autistic people? Is CBT as problematic as people say?

Neuronormativity In Therapy explores the pervasive nature of normalisation throughout therapeutic modalities, with a response from David Gray-Hammond @neurohubcommunity.org

jadefarrington.substack.com/p/normativit...

Good essay by @liamstanley.bsky.social, exploring the evolution & political aspects of #neurodiversity theory through an analysis of my work & the work of @drrobertchapman.bsky.social.

Unpaywalled version available here:
liamstanley.blog/2026/02/04/n...

#neurodivergence #neuroqueer #consciousness

@mayrace: "I've just listened to this, thanks so much. So helpful, validating and reassuring. My ND son has been in chronic burnout for over a year, unable to leave the house. I really appreciated this episode ❤️" Neuroaffirming Care Through Hard Times Children Lead The Way Podcast Episode 4 with Jade Farrington

If your family is struggling, this is for you.

It's heart breaking that so many neurodivergent children are suffering at the hands of totally inadequate systems.

I'm grateful to Stacey Innes for the platform to reach families who need support and validation:
open.spotify.com/episode/1peo...

I'm so happy to see this from Autism Central & @petewharmby.com: A free neuroaffirming course for school staff & EMHPs on supporting Autistic & AuDHD students

When I was an EMHP there was nothing like this, it's an amazing leap in the right direction

www.autismcentral.org.uk/events/suppo...

YouTube video by Children Lead The Way Podcast Neuro affirming care through hard times with Jade Farrington

What do you do when your world's on fire; you have no capacity; and your child can't attend school?

I spoke to Stacey Innes about neuroaffirming parenting & care

You can find a few brief highlights on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEtm... & the full episode at open.spotify.com/episode/1peo...

Full episode (26:06) on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1peo...

Brief highlights (06:39) on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEtm...

Full episode and highlights on Amazon Music: music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/ec4...

Neuroaffirming Care in Hard Times Children Lead The Way Podcast Episode 4 with Jade Farrington @ChildrenLeadTheWayCIC Find it on YouTube, Spotify and Amazon Music

What do you when your world's on fire; you have no capacity; and your child can't attend school?

That's the situation more and more families are finding themselves in as the UK's systems fail increasing numbers of ND children.

I spoke to Stacey Innes about supporting children and families.

Calling all neuroaffirming online communities

A steady flow of Autistic neuroaffirming community owners have been contacting me for inclusion in the list I'm creating.

Thank you!

But I'd love more non-Autistic ones too!

Inclusion in the round up is free and it'll be published early February.

Info at substack.com/@jadefarring...

Calling all neuroaffirming online communities

Do you run a neuroaffirming online community for ND people?

I'd love to hear from you if you'd like it included in a round up which will be published on Substack.

Details at www.facebook.com/share/p/17vn... or substack.com/@jadefarring...

I'm particularly keen to hear from more non-Autistic ones!

Spotlight on Creating a Neuro-Affirming Community Space with Stacey Innes of Children Lead The Way Creating inclusive educational spaces where every child is heard

Stacey Innes discusses creating a neuro-affirming community space at Gloucestershire forest school, Children Lead The Way CIC.

It's about creating inclusive educational spaces where every child is heard.

jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

Children Lead The Way

If you aren't familiar with Stacey or Children Lead The Way then check out their site and the amazing work they're doing at their self-directed forest school in Gloucestershire.

www.childrenleadtheway.com

This morning, host Stacey Innes and I discussed neuronormativity, and how becoming a neuroaffirming parent can be a practical way of supporting your child to gain a sense of safety and connection.

The episode should be available for you to listen in the next week or so.

When a neurodivergent child has been traumatised by school and can no longer attend, it can feel like the whole world is imploding. There's a lack of support, but constant pressure to find it and to 'fix' your child, and no spare time to do any of it anyway.

Jade Farrington recording for the Children Lead The Way podcast

I love how the Children Lead The Way C.I.C podcast aims to meet the needs of its listeners by keeping episodes short, and also creating 10-minute highlight reels for those who don't have half an hour to spare.

Spotlight on Neuroqueering Trapeze with Rowena Mahmud of Fledge Psychotherapy Subverting neuronormativity and interweaving monotropic flow to find ways to thrive

Rowena Mahmud responds to Courtney Freedman-Thompson's focus on reclaiming the body with a dive into neuroqueering trapeze

Rowena is a therapist who researches movement pathways on trapeze & how this parallels with neural pathways in emotional processing

jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

Launching online communities for Autistic and otherwise neurodivergent people seems to be a bit of a thing at the moment.

Or maybe it's just my algorithm...

Have you noticed any? Which are your favourites?

Spotlight on Somatic Wintering: Listening to the Body When the World Wants Us to Push with Natasha Leahy of Karuna Therapeutic Services A body-led invitation to soften into the season

How can you listen to your body when the world is insisting you push through and just get on with it?

Natasha Leahy introduces us to Somatic Wintering: A non-pathologising, compassionate way of honouring periods of withdrawal, fatigue & deep restoration.

jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

Normativity In Mind: A Beginning Exploring The Relationship Between Mental Health Care And Neuronormativity

NEW article: David Gray-Hammond and I have published the first in a series discussing the impact of neuronormativity on mental health services, and the great harm this can cause neurodivergent people.

jadefarrington.substack.com/p/normativit...

A new series exploring neuronormativity and mental health.

It's available to anyone who is a paid subscriber to my or David's Substack.

jadefarrington.substack.com