Being “interest-led” isn’t enough. Monotropism means honouring deep attention, autonomy & sensory safety, not weaponising interests for compliance. https://autisticrealms.com/why-interest-led-isnt-enough-embracing-monotropism-neuro-affirming-practice/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

New interest-based groups for Autistic young people! Online, small groups, UK, Ireland and some other countries tbc. www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/

Booking for our BEING ME programme is open again! www.gr0ve.org/being-me/ - for Autistic young people, by Autistic adults.

Fancy meeting GROVE's team? 16 Autistic adults united in our beliefs & desire to support Autistic young people in the UK & beyond www.gr0ve.org/meet-the-team/ with @fergus.oolong.co.uk @autisticrealms.bsky.social @angelakingdon.bsky.social @autisticallyscott.bsky.social & other wonderful people!

Reach out to me on [email protected] if you’re interested in this opportunity!

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...

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-...

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

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

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-...

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!

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?

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...

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 [email protected] 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

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...

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!

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!

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/

FREE 12 PAGE GUIDE: 'TRANSITION TO MAINSTREAM SECONDARY SCHOOL - Support for Autistic Young People' Download via the link below! linktr.ee/gr0ve.org

WE ARE RECRUITING FOR UK-BASED SELF-EMPLOYED POSITIONS linktr.ee/gr0ve.org Please share widely!

WE ARE RECRUITING FOR UK-BASED SELF-EMPLOYED POSITIONS linktr.ee/gr0ve.org Please share widely!

Science with @fergus.oolong.co.uk and Helen starts tomorrow! 1 space left - not too late for tomorrow or your young person could join the following week. Book here: www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/

We’re regenerating! Our online Dr Who group is evolving into a full-blown Sci-Fi group! Whether you love time travel, space battles, quirky robots or alien adventures, there’s a place for you here. Same friendly vibe—just with a bigger universe to explore... www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/

Thank you so much to the kind individual who nominated GROVE Neurodivergent Mentoring & Education for a Community Organisation Award for Disability with The National Diversity Awards! www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/... Appreciative of any votes. Thank you!

We have some spaces available for our Drama group starting this Thursday - please email [email protected] if you’re interested. Dr Who also has spaces and can be booked here www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/ Shares would be really appreciated!

Honoured to have such an epic team of people coming together to support Autistic young people!

Very excited about GROVE's new online groups for Autistic young people, by Autistic adults!

In line with my theme of the day about neuro-affirming language. Here is a blog I wrote for @gr0ve.bsky.social "Neuro-Affirming Language & Avoiding the Harm of Neurodiversity-Lite" autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...

New blog out now! 'Neuro-affirming Language & Avoiding the Harm of Neurodiversity-lite'. The blog is available to read on our website and contains a useful glossary and what we hope will be just enough detail to appreciate that although language is a good start, we should all strive for more.

How wonderful is this phrase from one of our current Mentees? It really made me smile! "... you can leave the room now mum, it's Autistic time." #autistictime

Every child deserves safety, dignity, and care. Restraint and seclusion practices in schools are harming vulnerable disabled children. Read to understand the issue, please share to raise awareness. Together, we can protect our children. #AgainstRestraint @kijcooper1973.bsky.social

💜🌟🌈 My neuro-affirming starter pack includes a collection of wonderful individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting autistic individuals and effecting positive change. Please follow and share. 💜🌟🌈 go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC

Includes links to content and webinars from @ferrousmu.bsky.social @gr0ve.bsky.social @autisticrealms.bsky.social @theautisticcoach.bsky.social @annmemmott.bsky.social @laurahellfeld.bsky.social @autisticallyscott.bsky.social @autisticbooks.bsky.social @the-untypical-ot.bsky.social and more

We haven't asked for feedback on this week's groups yet so it was a super special surprise to receive this email today... (shared with permission)

Delighted to share GROVE's new blog written by @autisticrealms.bsky.social - 'Autistic Young People & Friendships'. Please share if you feel it's useful! Access here: lnkd.in/dvWii7ei

Thought I’d share our recent blog: 'What does ‘neuro-affirming’ mean for Autistic young people?' By Helen Edgar @autisticrealms.bsky.social & edited by Jess Garner (that’s me). Visit GROVE's website to read! www.gr0ve.org/useful-resou...

We are recruiting! Please visit gr0ve.org/recruitment/ for more info, for the advert below in different formats, a detailed application pack and ways to apply.

Are you autistic / adhd / AuDHD? Do you find your pets help you ? Please share pet photos and thoughts x

Fancy a look at the slides from the launch webinar? They are available here: gr0ve.org/wp-content/u...

Available now: a short guide for those working with young people to support a better understanding of how going with the flow of #autistic #monotropic minds can help improve wellbeing for many young people at #home & in #education settings #monotropism www.amazon.co.uk/Embracing-Mo...

Please join me for GROVE's free launch webinar on Sunday 26th November 8-9pm! Not only will it enable me to give you some more information on GROVE's vision, values and hopes for the future but I will also ensure it is informative and useful. You can book a space via our website here: gr0ve.org

@gr0ve.bsky.social x