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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate

@vivdawes.bsky.social

AuDHD PDA (she/her/they) non binary, lived experience trainer, author, consultant, anti fascist, anti racist. I specialise in autistic burnout. Founder of ABN- The Autistic Burnout Network. www.autisticadvocate.co.uk

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I’ll tell you what’s perverse- every ableist word that comes out of this woman’s mouth. This government are one of the most ableist I have ever experienced and they will never get my vote again.

24.07.2025 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump’s new Executive Order directs states to treat homelessness and mental illness as crimes - National Homelessness Law Center Trump’s new Executive Orders direct states to treat homelessness and mental illness as crimes (WASHINGTON, D.C - March 28th) Everybody needs a safe place to live. Across America, sky-high rents are…

BREAKING: Trump’s new Executive Order directs states to treat homelessness and mental illness as crimes. Criminalization doesn’t help anyone – we need housing and healthcare, not handcuffs and budget cuts. #HousingNotHandcuffs

Our statement: buff.ly/JlcAsF4

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My email is dawesautismadvocate121@gmail.com

24.07.2025 07:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My new book about autistic burnout can help young people understand what it really means to be autistic and also what burnout is, why it happens and what helps recovery.

You can get it here uk.jkp.com/products/the...

www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person...

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Hi Tania, I would love to!

24.07.2025 05:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜The young person’s guide to autistic burnout’ is available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Waterstones, Amazon and many other book sellers
uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK
#autisticburnout #autisticburnoutrecovery #jkpbooks

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β€˜The young person’s guide to autistic burnout’ is available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Amazon, Waterstones and many other book sellers.

uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK

23.07.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Universities you need to do better for neurodivergent students. Let’s talk lectures and lecture halls. These are a NIGHTMARE for many autistic & ADHD students. Appreciate each individual’s different sensory needs & also executive functioning differences- includes focus and often needing movement.

16.07.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Out Mon July 21st!

Available to preorder

uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK

15.07.2025 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No shit Sherlock

14.07.2025 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I remember watching it on tv and currently watching it again on BBC 2

12.07.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sept 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th

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Parenting Neurodivergent Teenagers If your tween or teen is neurodivergent then this webinar looks at parenting teens who are autistic, PDA, ADHD or AuDHD

Parenting Neurodivergent Teenagers, Wed Sep 3rd 25, 7pm BST. All 4 sessions recorded.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parenting-...

11.07.2025 05:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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OPINION: No evidence links autism with terrorism, but ill-judged statements and headlines will lead to stigma

Autistic people are over represented in the PREVENT scheme. It is thought that 40-60% of those on the programme are autistic. This is shocking.
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/news/2021-07...

09.07.2025 06:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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Online book launch and quiz | Autistic Advocate Join me for a family friendly event to launch my new book for young people. One ticket per household

www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/event-detail...

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Book launch events

To book tickets for the in person event in Guildford on Fri Aug 1st: www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/event-detail...

To book tickets for the free online event on Monday July 21st:
www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/eve.../onlin...

24.06.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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So this happened yesterday at the Autism and ADHD show in London:
My new book β€˜The young person’s guide to autistic burnout’ completely sold out and I had a huge audience come hear my talk on AuDHD burnout.

Thank you πŸ™πŸ½ I am blown away!

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Just wow 😯

13.06.2025 07:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I really like this. People might also see compliance from us. As a PDAer I was very compliant until at times I couldn’t be and then I might explode into meltdowns.
I was also the clown and entertainer- a way to avoid things and control the situation so I had more autonomy

13.06.2025 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Black people are 7 times more likely to die in police custody in the UK and goodness knows what that statistic is in the US

02.06.2025 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Out July 21st and available to pre order now amzn.eu/d/1PAERhK

02.06.2025 08:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Home | Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate, lived experience support and resources for autistic burnout. Autistic burnout resources to download and online consultations available to book

Unfortunately no longer available on Amazon but available as a download from my shop at www.autisticadvocate.co.uk
New book published by JKP for adults coming next year hopefully

02.06.2025 08:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I will be lost without this support!
My business doubled and so did my tax bill so Labour will also lose out on revenue if I don’t get the support I need

09.05.2025 09:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout: Amazon.co.uk: Dawes, Viv: 9781805017325: Books Buy The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout by Dawes, Viv (ISBN: 9781805017325) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

For those who live near Guildford in Surrey, I have the launch for my new book on Friday August 1st at 7pm. You can also get yourself a signed copy. Tickets here www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/event-detail...

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I’m so pleased with this book! It’s perfect for autistic young people - to help them embrace their unique identities, understand burnout and appreciate what the journey out of burnout looks like.

It’s available for pre order at www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person...

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Parents of neurodivergent adults (any neurodivergent person 18+) join me for a 2 part webinar on Wed June 25th and Wed July 2nd, 7-9pm (BST).

Neurodivergent mental health and wellbeing
Burnout and recovery
Addiction, harm reduction and recovery

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parents-of...

26.03.2025 00:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Viv Dawes I have been voted for an Award at The National Diversity Awards 2025 in association with @itvnews. Please vote for me #NDA25 #Nominate #VotingNowOpen

I’ve been nominated for the National Diversity Awards for the second year running πŸ™πŸΌ You can vote for me below

www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/...

14.03.2025 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Over 200 tickets sold for the Autistic Burnout Network conference on May 17th.

Grab yours (the β€˜Get tickets’ button on Eventbrite takes you to several options) and hear some fantastic dynamic speakers.

Suitable for professionals, parents and individuals.

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THANK YOU πŸ™πŸΌ

02.03.2025 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No idea. It will be available from JKP definitely (the publisher) and will be available in the US

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