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July's Neurodiversity Newsletter is the place to look for the latest neuroaffirming resources, support, webinars and training. Whether you're Neurodivergent; have Neurodivergent family; or work with Neurodivergent people, there's something here for you. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/neurodiver...

Hurrah! Our glimmer every month! What a fabulous resource! Many thanks @jadefarrington.bsky.social !

Really pleased that our new paper has been published in The Lancet Regional Health: Europe, looking at #ADHD prevalence and incidence over the past 25 years in England. You can find the paper (open access) here: doi.org/10.1016/j.la... ⬇️ More info below. @kingsioppn.bsky.social

New paper: psychotherapy frameworks need to not be based in neuronormative assumptions; neurodiversity-affirming practice requires epistemic humility, collaborative care, & rethinking how we define progress to prevent harm as well as define & promote wellbeing. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

📰New article - Autistic perspectives of depression symptoms "Autistic adults described depressive symptoms, which we coded against DSM-5-TR criteria, and while most symptom descriptions aligned with DSM-5-TR criteria, some differed in form or expression." doi.org/10.1177/2573...

Pleased to share our new paper, out open-access in Psychological Medicine. In this work we looked at the relationship between childhood trauma, autism/ autistic traits and depression over a 28 year follow-up in the ALSPAC birth cohort.

AutisticCulturePodcastNetwork.com In this meeting of The Late Diagnosis Club, Dr Angela Kingdon welcomes George Watts, a neurodivergent researcher, parent, and PhD candidate whose path into autism research began before realising they were autistic themselves. George first studied autism from...

Cyrilla's Neurodivergent Group Hypnosis Sessions are here! Rumination Release & Cooling the Circuits alternate Saturdays, Stress Relief every Sunday. Grounded in neuro-affirming practice. Code ThrivingAutistic gets you in free! More info: neurodivergentpractitioners.org/listing/cyri...

Cyrilla's Neurodivergent Group Hypnosis Sessions are here! Rumination Release & Cooling the Circuits alternate Saturdays, Stress Relief every Sunday. Grounded in neuro-affirming practice. Code ThrivingAutistic gets you in free! More info: neurodivergentpractitioners.org/listing/cyri...

Free Healthcare Passport for Autistic adults The passport supports your self-advocacy by outlining your healthcare needs, including your communication and sensory needs. We hope it is helpful! thrivingautistic.org/healthcare/

#Ptbo mother and mature student turns lived experience into autism research at Trent University. Diagnosed with autism as an adult and with a neurodivergent son, Kristen LaRocque is working on a study exploring how autism is recognized within families. kawarthanow.com/2026/06/28/p...

@annmemmott.bsky.social 's research round-up for June from @ndconnection.bsky.social Thank you - this is invaluable for our community! A monthly glimmer! Autism, Neurodivergence, Support Needs and Inclusion — What’s New in June ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-...

@annmemmott.bsky.social 's research round-up for June from @ndconnection.bsky.social Thank you - this is invaluable for our community! A monthly glimmer! Autism, Neurodivergence, Support Needs and Inclusion — What’s New in June ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-...

Beyond Mind: The Embodied Double Empathy Problem by Kay Aldred from @ndconnection.bsky.social ndconnection.co.uk/blog/beyond-...

Following feedback from our Communication Survey, we're pleased to share a new blog from guest contributor Abi Appleby on Autism, multilingualism, and how language learning has shaped their identity and self-expression. read here: ndconnection.co.uk/blog/multili... #Autism #Neurodiversity

#PrideMonth can bring joy, connection, and celebration, but also loneliness and isolation In our latest blog, Jill Corbyn shares why we're launching a new LGBTQIA+ Neurodivergent peer meetup space to help build connection, #belonging & #community www.ndconnection.co.uk/blog/a-space-to-belong-pride

autisticnotweird.com/autismsurvey/ May I recommend this fantastic autism survey again? Thousands of autistic people, parents and professionals answered questions on a huge range of topics. Be prepared to be amazed/affirmed/astonished.

journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... So excited to see this research paper out, from this amazing team. Double Empathy, for autistic people. What it is, and what it isn't. We see too many researchers failing to understand the subject. An opportunity to learn.

"Neurodiversity advocates like me speak out about our neurodivergences because other people cannot. They will lose their jobs. They might be in prison, where too many neurodivergent people end up, or lost to us forever." CN for mention of suicidality. TY Katie. #AutisticPrideDay #neurodiversity

Do you remember being a teenager and thinking that no one understood you? In the case of too many autistic children (and adults), this is literally true. But it doesn’t have to be that way. We have resources that can help, and are always looking for more to add: thinkingautismguide.com/resources

Thriving Autistic is a finalist in the Community Organisation for Disability category at the National Diversity Awards 2026! Huge thank you to our community, partners & supporters. This reflects the collective impact of everyone working towards a world where Autistic people can thrive!

Thriving Autistic is a finalist in the Community Organisation for Disability category at the National Diversity Awards 2026! Huge thank you to our community, partners & supporters. This reflects the collective impact of everyone working towards a world where Autistic people can thrive!

Deb Dana is a gem! Deb’s work on Polyvagal Theory is a lot more than abstract, unusable handwaiving. It’s practical and relevant to all neurodivergent people. Can’t say enough good things about Anchored, her book on same.

Autistic Glimmers Glimmers are the opposite of triggers. "A glimmer is a spark, a micro-moment that brings with it a feeling of safety, ease or quiet joy". Deb Dana, LCSW What are your glimmers today?

Autistic Glimmers Glimmers are the opposite of triggers. "A glimmer is a spark, a micro-moment that brings with it a feeling of safety, ease or quiet joy". Deb Dana, LCSW What are your glimmers today?

Our wonderful friends and colleagues at @semascot.bsky.social have a fabulous offering for Autistic people in Scotland! Check out the link below.

SEMA and ARGH Scotland have come together to offer a free 8-week post-diagnosis and identification support course for Autistic adults in Scotland. Funded by Inspiring Scotland and built entirely by Autistic people, for Autistic people.

Our wonderful friends and colleagues at @semascot.bsky.social have a fabulous offering for Autistic people in Scotland! Check out the link below.

Delighted to have joined @taraodk.bsky.social last week to support this fabulous conference with @bpsofficial.bsky.social Division of Coaching Psychology Conference 2026 in Birmingham. Very inspiring!

We're backing the NHS Alliance's call for a national campaign to improve respect towards healthcare staff. NHS staff already face increasing pressures, and the rise of abusive behaviour is unacceptable. Hear more from our President, Dr Roman Raczka: www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-bac...

Last week, our founder @taraodk.bsky.social presented at the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Division of Coaching Psychology Conference 2026 in Birmingham Sharing learning from Thriving Autistic’s Discovery Programme & our evaluation of post-identification support for Autistic adults thrivingautistic.org

Last week, our founder @taraodk.bsky.social presented at the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Division of Coaching Psychology Conference 2026 in Birmingham Sharing learning from Thriving Autistic’s Discovery Programme & our evaluation of post-identification support for Autistic adults thrivingautistic.org

"Belonging means more than being included. It means feeling understood, accepted, and able to participate without constantly having to explain yourself, hide parts of who you are, or push past exhaustion just to keep up." By @neuroscientist.bsky.social: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #autism

"I know some other late-diagnosed autistics had a much more stressful home life. At the same time, I didn’t have the understanding and support that I needed." We talked with autistic author and comedy writer @laurarichmond.bsky.social, at TPGA: thinkingautismguide.com/2026/06/auti... #autism

On autistic masking: “Expecting autistic people to unmask without also addressing white supremacy and racism, transphobia, etc. is a hollow and privileged position to take.” @dramypearson.bsky.social at TPGA: thinkingautismguide.com/2023/11/beyo... #autism #neurodiversity #autistic

Introducing........ Penguin Pebbling: A Game of Creating Belonging, Building Connection and Understanding Autistic Identity Created with a lot of love in collaboration with @stimpunks.org 🪨 Play the game — play online or download the printable card deck autisticrealms.com/penguin-pebb...

There is significant crossover between the trans and Autistic populations, and also between the lines of attack used against both communities. All solidarity is appreciated.

What's on online for Autistic Pride this Thursday? Find events, resources and more in your free signposting guide at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/neurodiver... Includes Autistic Pride events from @auroraconsulting.bsky.social @stimpunks.org @neurohubcommunity.org @autisticrealms.bsky.social

Meanwhile, today is Autistic Pride Day, a day for all Autistic people to celebrate who we are, and reject the shame that many of us been made to feel about how our brains work. This is not an LGBTQ+ thing, but for many of us, gender and sexuality are entangled with autism. bsky.app/profile/thri...

Happy Autistic Pride Day 2026! We're celebrating Autistic identity and community in all its beautiful diversity. Join our community: thrivingautistic.org/become-a-mem...

Happy Autistic Pride Day 2026! Pride means honouring our different ways of thinking, sensing, connecting, and being. However you experience your Autistic identity, we celebrate you, and we're proud to stand alongside you. Watch our animation about Being Autistic: youtu.be/3O6hy-usIug?...

Today is Autistic Pride Day! We're celebrating Autistic identity and community in all its beautiful diversity. At Thriving Autistic, we believe Autistic people don't need to be fixed, cured, or shaped to fit a world that wasn't built with us in mind. We deserve to be valued and supported as we are.

Today is Autistic Pride Day! We're celebrating Autistic identity and community in all its beautiful diversity. At Thriving Autistic, we believe Autistic people don't need to be fixed, cured, or shaped to fit a world that wasn't built with us in mind. We deserve to be valued and supported as we are.

Do you offer autism assessments for adults? We know clinics are busy! Our PASS (Post-Assessment Support Service) offers a referral pathway so your clients receive neuro-affirming 1:1 support after assessment without you having to manage the service internally. thrivingautistic.org/pass-service/

Do you offer autism assessments for adults? We know clinics are busy! Our PASS (Post-Assessment Support Service) offers a referral pathway so your clients receive neuro-affirming 1:1 support after assessment without you having to manage the service internally. thrivingautistic.org/pass-service/

Join Us: Thriving Autistic Community Monthly Meet-Up 25th June 7PM (GMT) This welcoming online space offers an opportunity to explore your Autistic identity, share experiences & gain insights from others in a supportive environment. Hope to see you there! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...

Join Us: Thriving Autistic Community Monthly Meet-Up 25th June 7PM (GMT) This welcoming online space offers an opportunity to explore your Autistic identity, share experiences & gain insights from others in a supportive environment. Hope to see you there! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...