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Neurodivergent burnout, the nervous system and recovery. Grab your ticket here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/burnout-an...

A days to grab a ticket for my 4 session online course for parents of neurodivergent teens starts again in September, focussing upon those who are autistic/PDA/ADHD/AuDHD All ticket holders will have access to the recordings afterwards. Purchase a ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parenting-...

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

@spcialndsjungle.bsky.social 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...

‘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

‘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

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.

Out Mon July 21st! Available to preorder uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK

Parenting Neurodivergent Teenagers, Wed Sep 3rd 25, 7pm BST. All 4 sessions recorded. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parenting-...

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...

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...

So this happened yesterday at the Autism and ADHD show in London: My new book ‘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 🙏🏽 I am blown away!

Out July 21st and available to pre order now amzn.eu/d/1PAERhK

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...

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...

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...

I’ve been nominated for the National Diversity Awards for the second year running 🙏🏼 You can vote for me below www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/...

Over 200 tickets sold for the Autistic Burnout Network conference on May 17th. Grab yours (the ‘Get tickets’ button on Eventbrite takes you to several options) and hear some fantastic dynamic speakers. Suitable for professionals, parents and individuals.

You can now pre order my new book about autistic burnout for young people, released in July 21st www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person... If you don’t want to purchase it from Amazon then it will be widely available from July 21st.

The autistic burnout Network conference on Sat May 17th Tickets for professionals and donations for individuals and parents. Donations go to good causes- will be revealed soon. Autistic Burnout Network Conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autistic-b...

You can pre order my next book here amzn.eu/d/fqSP91L In this informative and supportive guide, autistic author and advocate, Viv Dawes, gently provides you with all the information you need about autistic burnout: what causes it, how to prevent it and what helps with recovery.

Register your interest in attending the virtual Autistic Burnout Network conference on Sat May 17th here www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-burnout-network

Anyone in Haringey?

My blog piece about professionals understanding autistic burnout has led to some really interesting discussions with people in the mental health field. I have a meeting with someone from the Maudsley trust to discuss a collaboration 🙏🏼

4 session short course for parents of neurodivergent teens March 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th, 7-9pm on zoom £25 for all sessions and all recorded. www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/event-detail...

Being socially awkward as an autistic person is one thing. Being a racist and intentionally making fascist salutes is another and they are not connected.

A low demand way to understand autistic burnout and recovery. Purchased by neurodivergent individuals, parents and professionals. www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/shop

New Year reshare of my starter pack of neuro-affirming advocates, organisations, charities and researchers go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC

New blog post www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/post/your-ig...

If you are a neurodivergent adult and want to better understand burnout, your nervous system and recovery the join myself and Courtney from Chameleon Coaching in Jan 15th and 22nd at 7pm (BST). Both sessions are recorded. £16 for 2 webinar sessions www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/online-webin...

The Autistic Burnout Network presents a conference on May 17th (BST) www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-bur...

It’s happening! The Autistic burnout network conference May 17th 2025 Registration at www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-burnout-network

My new book ‘The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout’ is available for pre order on Amazon. Illustrated by my amazing son Josh. It’s released Summer 25. www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person...

Do you want to make a lived experience contribution to my new book? I want to hear from PDA adults who have experienced burnout and can talk about their experiences and what helps. Please email me at [email protected] Thanks 🙏🏼

Binding Truths” by Adam Lodestone shares a deeply personal account of the traumatic impacts of restraint and seclusion practices. It’s a must-read for anyone advocating for compassionate, inclusive education. Let’s unpack this powerful story. ⬇️ againstrestraint.com/2021/05/30/b...

ND adults, please help me with some research for my next book. I want to hear about your experiences of burnout as a neurodivergent adult (esp when autistic, ADHD, PDA, AuDHD) docs.google.com/forms/d/1OyE...

Book deal number 2 in the bag. SWEEEEET!!!!! Book on autistic burnout for young people published July 25 and my next book for ND adults date TBC. I am so happy right now ❤️

Autistic people are constantly subject to many kinds of restraint: -Physical restraint- often because of the misunderstanding around meltdowns -Chemical restraint and over prescribed anti psychotics But also -Not hearing us -Doing things about us without us -Not respecting our autonomy

Has anyone made a starter pack of neurodiversity-affirming therapists? We are hoping to start our own pack, but we would love to see what is out there already and connect. Open-Source Directory of Neurodivergent Neuro-Affirming Therapists. Free listings! Click link neurodivergentpractitioners.org

Another great starter pack - new accounts have been added so worth re-clicking every so often to keep up to date! go.bsky.app/4KBf1i5

Tickets available for my new upcoming webinar with Chameleon Coaching on Neurodivergent burnout and recovery through a nervous system lens www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/online-webin...

Neurodivergent professionals, do you want to join me and others in promoting the reality of autistic burnout and help other professionals understand? Please consider joining the Autistic burnout network. www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-bur...

Families of autistic children in burnout, are time and time again being threatened by social services and CAMHs teams and even told their child will be sectioned - because of an increase in meltdowns (a sign of burnout). I won’t stop fighting until autistic burnout is officially recognised by all.

2023 Statement released by ICARS, @Neuroclastic, and @ParisHilton's 11:11 Impact Media regarding: United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) calling on the UK to enforce critical protections to safeguard children from restraint and seclusion in schools. #AgainstRestraint

A few of the contributors to A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas are now on Bluesky. Here's a starter pack where you can find and follow them: go.bsky.app/TsbsUhs You can download your free copy from subscribepage.io/tO5Rvl

Getting my presentation ready for my local ICB meeting on safeguarding in Dec, when I will be talking about autistic burnout

I have lots of resources about autistic burnout available on my website, including a download version of my book for parents and anyone working with autistic children and young people experiencing burnout. www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/shop