Jess @ GROVE

Ways of Being, Knowing and Doing: An Anthology for Neurodivergent-Informed Practice The community has come together to support the Palestinian people. The result is an incredible ebooklet edited by Lisa Chapman and Kim Mears.

Reshare of the Autistic community e-book with contributions from @drmbothapsych.bsky.social @autisticrealms.bsky.social @commonsenseslt.bsky.social @wardasworld.bsky.social @emergentdivergence.com @elainemcgreevy.bsky.social @kieranrose.bsky.social

autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com/ways-of-bein...

Spotlight on Improving the Mainstream Secondary School Experience for Autistic Young People with Jess Garner, Founder/Director of GROVE Neurodivergent Mentoring & Education Advocating for young people within the system

Research shows that more than 90% of those experiencing school-induced anxiety and trauma are Autistic.

Jess at @gr0ve.bsky.social looks at how we can improve the mainstream secondary school experience for Autistic young people: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

Thanks for sharing! @autisticrealms.bsky.social and I worked on this blog together ☺️

Image shows we are a finalist for the community orgaisation award for disabilty with the National Diversity Awards!

Well, this is rather wonderful! GROVE have been shortlisted for Community Organisation Award for Disabilty!

Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS) | Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre | Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre A free programme for mainstream primary schools to introduce pupils aged 8-11 years to the concept of neurodiversity, and how it impacts our experiences at school.

Following on from the amazing webinar with @gr0ve.bsky.social this evening.Sharing the FREE resource by the amazing Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre

Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS)

Introducing pupils aged 8-11 yrs to the concept of neurodiversity

salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk/leans

Background of tree canopy and yellow oval with the text - HAPPY AUTISTIC PRIDE DAY! "You are not alone. Even when it feels like no one gets it — someone out there does. And you’re part of something bigger." — Anonymous (Autistic adult)

Here are some messages GROVE gathered from Autistic adults to Autistic young people - please do share them with anyone who may benefit from hearing that they can be proud of who they are. Happy Autistic Pride Day!

Thank you to Jade for allowing me to take part! You can read it here: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

Image of Scott and Jess in a Teams call before the BEING ME group started. Both wearing orange T-shirts with their GROVE background displayed on their screens. The caption says “Scott and I accidentally twinning our t-shirts”.

Wonderful first session of the BEING ME groups with GROVE on Saturday. We hope that this has helped the young people to begin exploring their own subjective Autistic experience! 😊

Also myself and Jess unexpectedly matched with our T-shirt colours for the session!

@gr0ve.bsky.social

Replay up on Teo’s page SENDWise Hub and GROVE’s too!

It was through hunting for a really comprehensive one for a family we work with that I saw that it was needed. Sorry that was too late for you! 😢 Jess

The government has already responded to this in its usual doublespeak manner, but the petition is still live and could do with a fair few signatures to get to the parliamentary debate level. Does anyone know 13,000 people they could persuade to take a minute to sign it?

Thank you so much! Just hope it helps some people.

@autisticrealms.bsky.social

3 sample pages of the guide - text is too small to be legible

FREE 18 PAGE GUIDE - Reasonable Adjustments for Autistic Young People in Maintreams Secondary School (or High School for those outside the UK). Download here: www.gr0ve.org/school-reaso...

Autistic Realms: Community Events and Updates

June Newsletter now out!
Links to FREE ebooks, FREE neuro-affirming training, upcoming community events and more!
With updates from @gr0ve.bsky.social , @emergentdivergence.com, @tanyaadkin.bsky.social , @stimpunks.org @yellowladybugs.bsky.social

autisticrealms.kit.com/posts/autist...

We have some space available in the following groups:

SCIENCE with @fergus.oolong.co.uk and Helen on Mondays 12.30-1.30

DRAMA with Jess and Helen on Thursdays 11-12.

Please email jess@gr0ve.org to discuss or book!

I loved creating this blog with Jess Garner from @gr0ve.bsky.social

Resharing my starter pack of neuro-affirming Autistic advocates, orgs and charities if you are looking for a good list of people to follow
go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC

3 sample pages from the guide = front cover with images of young people, a contents page and 'final thoughts' echoing what is written in this post

As well as gaining self-understanding, what are we hoping for with BEING ME?

~ Feeling a sense of belonging.
~ Knowing there is nothing wrong with who they are - in fact they can be proud of being Autistic!

We don’t expect them to remember every word, but we hope these feelings will remain...

Image of young people online. Text reads: BEING ME Knowing myself, valuing myself, being myself A 10-week online group for Autistic young people to explore what being themselves - and being Autistic - means to them.

I am excited to be working with @gr0ve.bsky.social to support their new Being Me - Neuro-affirming Self-discovery Programme for Autistic Young People.
I will be facilitating the family support workshops running alongside this programme.
www.gr0ve.org/being-me/

TWO, TAILORED TRANSITION GUIDES AVAILABLE

You may have already seen our free 'Transition to Mainstream Secondary School Guide for Professionals' - the parent/carer version is ready now too & also free via our website:

www.gr0ve.org/secondary-sc...

Hope it is helpful!

Please do share...

Do you have an Autistic child you have supported through transition to secondary/high school? Are you happy to share some support/advice/tips etc with parents/carers about to experience the same? It'll go in our free guide. Please also let me know if you want me to put your first name too. Thanks!

Are you an Autistic adult? Or parent to an Autistic young person? Can you help inspire, reassure, validate and/or offer advice to Autistic young people? Please help...

We're gathering quotes to share with Autistic young people & would love Autistic adults & Autistic young people to contibute. Here are the forms: Autistic adults: forms.office.com/e/66ebe45Pxq Autistic young people: forms.office.com/e/JNEgGkKXr0 Thank you in advance!

SAFETY, DIGNITY, FREEDOM: WHAT WE STAND FOR In solidarity with those at the sharpest edges of injustice, we affirm: • Neurodivergent people do not need to be fixed, cured, or silenced. • Trans and gender-diverse people are valid and deserving of safety, care, and autonomy. • Human thriving is incompatible with hate, fear- mongering, or coercive systems. Thriving Autistic

SAFETY, DIGNITY, FREEDOM: WHAT WE STAND FOR At Thriving Autistic, we are a global, neurodivergent-led community of practice. We support Autistic and other neurodivergent people and professionals in offering affirming, ethical, and effective care. We centre human dignity, mental freedom, and the right to thrive in everything we do. Thriving Autistic

SAFETY, DIGNITY, FREEDOM: WHAT WE STAND FOR We stand unequivocally for the safety, freedom, and inherent worth of all neurodivergent people. This includes those who are transgender, non-binary, gender-diverse, racialised, disabled, and multiply marginalised. Tara O'Donnell-Killen, Founder & CEO, Thriving Autistic

SAFETY, DIGNITY, FREEDOM: WHAT WE STAND FOR While we do not respond to every political development or media cycle, we acknowledge that rising misinformation and targeted hostility, particularly toward Autistic and trans communities, has a real and harmful impact on mental health, safety, and access to support. Thriving Autistic

Our Solidarity Statement
Thriving Autistic stands firm in our values: dignity, mental freedom, and the right to thrive. Our latest statement reaffirms solidarity with all neurodivergent people, especially the most marginalised.
Read more + resources:
www.thrivingautistic.org/solidarity/

@autisticrealms.bsky.social

Says transition to mainstream secondary school - supporting autistic young people- free 12 page guide

Shows 3 sample pages

Says parent/carer version coming soon

FREE 12 PAGE GUIDE:

'TRANSITION TO MAINSTREAM SECONDARY SCHOOL - Support for Autistic Young People'

Download via the link below!

linktr.ee/gr0ve.org

Once it’s been marked I’ll post either the full dissertation or at least some kind of summary ☺️

I’m just going a MA research project on Autistic children and young people’s experiences of joy!

This is a text based job advert: POSITIONS Group Mentor - Support Group Mentor - Lead Individual Mentor A plain text version is available on our website and this may be more suited to screen readers. POSITIONS Group Mentor - Support Group Mentor - Lead Individual Mentor Eligible candidates will have the right to work in the United Kingdom & should download an application pack here: OUR VISION GROVE is a safe community for Autistic children & young people to connect through shared interests & experiences. We support our children & young people’s personal growth by fostering a positive & authentic Autistic identity through neuro-affirming programmes of mentoring & education.* *Note: We currently work with Autistic young people despite our name saying ‘neurodivergent’ - this is because we intend to expand & if we don’t, our name will change. Please view our Neuro-affirming Foundations on our website SAFEGUARDING: We are committed to keeping children, young people & vulnerable adults safe & have comprehensive safeguarding policies & procedures in place. Everyone in GROVE’s team is responsible for safeguarding APPLICATION PACK https://gr0ve.org/

WE ARE RECRUITING FOR UK-BASED SELF-EMPLOYED POSITIONS

linktr.ee/gr0ve.org

Please share widely!

This is a text based job advert: POSITIONS Group Mentor - Support Group Mentor - Lead Individual Mentor A plain text version is available on our website and this may be more suited to screen readers. POSITIONS Group Mentor - Support Group Mentor - Lead Individual Mentor Eligible candidates will have the right to work in the United Kingdom & should download an application pack here: OUR VISION GROVE is a safe community for Autistic children & young people to connect through shared interests & experiences. We support our children & young people’s personal growth by fostering a positive & authentic Autistic identity through neuro-affirming programmes of mentoring & education.* *Note: We currently work with Autistic young people despite our name saying ‘neurodivergent’ - this is because we intend to expand & if we don’t, our name will change. Please view our Neuro-affirming Foundations on our website SAFEGUARDING: We are committed to keeping children, young people & vulnerable adults safe & have comprehensive safeguarding policies & procedures in place. Everyone in GROVE’s team is responsible for safeguarding APPLICATION PACK https://gr0ve.org/

WE ARE RECRUITING FOR UK-BASED SELF-EMPLOYED POSITIONS

linktr.ee/gr0ve.org

Please share widely!