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Jess @ GROVE

@gr0ve.bsky.social

GROVE - Autistic staffed mentoring & peer groups for Autistic young people: www.gr0ve.org Jess (she/her) | AuDHD | MA Autism | GROVE’s Founder

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 17h ago

About ‘Being Me’ with GROVE 🌳💕🌳. We have some space in our 12-16 group starting in Nov. Younger group is full. www.gr0ve.org/being-me-aut...

Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 2d ago

Just FIVE days left. Please will you help to save disabled children’s rights in England by signing and sharing the petition? petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...

Petition: Protect legal right to support for children with SEND

A petition created by a British citizen or UK resident. You can share this petition if you agree with its message.

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 4d ago

Only SIX days left. The petition to protect SEND legal rights is 2nd out of 2,210 government petitions. Please help to save disabled children’s rights in England by signing and sharing. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...

Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 6d ago

How wonderful is this? 🥰

Roger Watt@rjwatt42.bsky.social · 3w ago

My g-daughter has done this. It was brilliant. And when we met afterwards, she was so full of it, I got an hour long spiel about neurodiversity from her. She's 9. Thank you to @gr0ve.bsky.social and all involved. She'll be on your part of it in due course, Fergus.

Fergus Murray @oolong.co.uk · last mo.

There is currently some space in the weekly science group I run for Autistic teenagers (usually in the UK) with @gr0ve.bsky.social. We basically chat for an hour about interesting science! I probably also have space for one or two more science tutees in my own time... www.gr0ve.org/online-inter...

Online Interest & Peer Groups for Autistic Children & Young People

GROVE offers online interest‑based peer groups for Autistic children and teens to connect over shared interests, build friendships and feel understood in a neuro‑affirming, Autistic-led space.

gr0ve.org

Fergus Murray @oolong.co.uk · 3w ago

A lovely article about @gr0ve.bsky.social's 'Being Me' programme for Autistic kids and teenagers, designed to help them understand and accept themselves. I'm so glad to be part of this organisation. businessmondays.co.uk/hampshire-au...

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Jade Farrington (she/her)@jadefarrington.bsky.social · 6d ago

They’ve changed thousands of Autistic people’s lives... Now they need our support. The community is rallying round to help The Autistic Advocate Kieran Rose & their family through cancer treatment. Please donate and share. justgiving.com/Crowdfunding...

They’ve changed thousands of autistic people’s lives...
now they need our support
help The Autistic Advocate
Kieran rose & his family
through cancer treatment
JustGiving.com/Crowdfunding/TheAutisticAdvocate
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When Kieran Rose announced his prostate cancer diagnosis there was a huge outpouring of sadness, love and gratitude from the Autistic community.

So many stories were shared on social media about how wholly life-changing – or life-saving – Kieran's work as The Autistic Advocate is for so many people around the world.

Kieran has given vast numbers of people the understanding they need to accept themselves and others; to be better people, parents and professionals; or even to still be alive today.

Kieran has been, and remains, instrumental in shifting the narrative around autism and Autistic people from pathologisation, disorder and stigma, to difference, disability and hope.

The Autistic Advocate is not just Kieran. His wife, Michelle, works behind the scenes doing admin and everything that makes their life-changing work possible. Their vital work supports the family, including their three children.

Kieran’s capacity is severely curtailed during treatment and convalescence. Meanwhile, bills still have to be paid.

Kieran and Michelle give so much to Autistic people, families, and the professionals who support them. Now they need our support too.

Whatever you can give will help relieve some of the financial pressure and help them focus on getting through this as a family. If you aren't in a position to help financially, please share.

" None of this is about me. It's about a collective us. A group of us, diagnosed and undiagnosed who share collective difficulties and experiences; who deserve better than we got, than we are getting. It's about recognising that we are invested in a civil rights movement for Autistic people, that Autistic culture is a valid reality." - Kieran Rose

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)@autisticrealms.bsky.social · 6mo ago

There’s no single way to tell your child they are Autistic. Explore some suggestions in the neuro-affirming guide I co-authored with @gr0ve.bsky.social and their Autistic young people www.gr0ve.org/blog-telling...

Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Loved working on this with Helen and our team of Young Leaders!

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)@autisticrealms.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Delighted to work with @gr0ve.bsky.social on this piece we have just published! Telling Your Child They Are Autistic: An Affirming Guide for Parents & Carers www.gr0ve.org/blog-telling...

Fergus Murray @oolong.co.uk · 9mo ago

Some of the things mentioned... Weird Pride Day chat with @katefoxwriter75.bsky.social and @robinince.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/live/8goVkq_... The Science Group with @gr0ve.bsky.social (and other groups for Autistic kids, which I'm not part of!) is mentioned here: www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/

Weird Pride Day 2025

YouTube video by AMASE (Autistic Mutual Aid Society Edinburgh)

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)@autisticrealms.bsky.social · 8mo ago

FREE ONLINE COMMUNITY EVENT Thu, Feb 19 6:00-7:30pm (GMT) Re-Storying Autism: A Framework for Families, Parents and Carers Reimagining Support For Autistic People https://autisticrealms.com/re-storying-autism-a-new-course-workbook-now-available/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 10mo ago

🎉 Happy 3rd Birthday🎉GROVE began with a simple hope: that Autistic young people would have a space where they belong, have access to affirming information to develop self-understanding and ultimately feel better about who they are. Here is a gift for them: www.gr0ve.org/blog-useful-...

all images have a rainbow coloured background. This says 'happy birthday' and GROVE with a birthday hat on the o

says to celebrate Grove's 3rd birthday we have a little gift for Autistic young people

In a world where too often the message is about fixing, hiding, or changing.

This gift carries a different message:

One of belonging.

One of value.

One of being enough - as you are.

A free e-booklet containing 34 pages of affirming, comforting, welcoming messages from Autistic kids & adults!
DOWNLOAD VIA GROVE’S WEBSITE NOW!

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)@autisticrealms.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Think you or your child might be Autistic? Explore neuro-affirming next steps. Resources from @embraceautism.bsky.social, @thrivingautistic.bsky.social, @stimpunks.org, @pebbleautism.bsky.social, @gr0ve.bsky.social, @ausometraining.bsky.social and more! autisticrealms.com/think-you-or...

Think you or your child might be Autistic? Explore Next Steps | Autistic Realms

Think you or your child might be Autistic? Explore neuro-affirming next steps

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)@autisticrealms.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Are you an Autistic adult or parent/carer to an Autistic child? Would you or they like to contribute to a free booklet for Autistic children and young people that @gr0ve.bsky.social are creating? Here is my contribution: SUBMISSIONS forms.office.com/e/6Lg2Zx3g3N By 23/11/25

Constellation galaxy background.
Poem Reads:

Monotropism

My mind likes to wander and follow what’s true,

One focus at a time helps me see what I do.

Not everyone’s rhythm will feel quite like mine,

Observing the details can make my world shine.

Taking my time when things feel too bright,

Resting and stimming help me feel right.

Open to learning in ways that feel kind,

Play helps me share what’s inside my mind.

I connect through interests, through passions, through flow,

Safe spaces that welcome, help me to grow.

My monotropic mind, full of tunnels that glow, shining with wonder wherever I go.

Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms, 2025)

Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Would you like to contribute to a free booklet for Autistic young people? All messages will come from Autistic people. If you are not Autistic but are the caregiver of an Autistic child who would like to contribute, that’s fine - you’re welcome to help them share their message. lnkd.in/djmpg8WS

image of a child pointing towards the words 'want to contribute'

Jade Farrington (she/her)@jadefarrington.bsky.social · 12mo ago

When we launched A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas for FREE last year, 1000s signed up to get a copy. Social media reach is now so suppressed, it's proving really hard to reach people. Enter your email at jadefarrington.substack.com and you'll receive the 2nd edition on Nov 6!

A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas Expanded & Updated Second Edition cover

Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Actually Autistic mentoring for Autistic young people! Online, UK-wide and international... linktr.ee/gr0ve.org

image of a child on a computer and says individual mentoring with grove offers your young person a safe, neuro-affirming space where they are truly heard, validated and supported by someone who not only understands but shares lived autistic experience.

Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 12mo ago

New online groups for Autistic young people, by Autistic adults - a massive list of things we can offer with expressions of interest being taken so we can create groups around what young people want: www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/

Online Groups for Autistic Young People

Safe, affirming, online groups for Autistic young people to connect, make friends and have fun.

gr0ve.org

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)@autisticrealms.bsky.social · last yr.

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

Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · last yr.

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

MONDAY
3-4pm: Around the World
12.30-1.30pm: Science (limited spaces)
5.30-6.30pm: Doctor Who

TUESDAY
11.30-12.30pm: Craft
1.30-2.30pm: Nature
11-12pm: Nature
3-4pm: Astrology & Mythology
4-5pm: Scrapbooking
4.30-5.30pm: Book Club
6-7pm: Taylor Swift

WEDNESDAY
4-5pm: Scrapbooking
12-1pm: Creative Writing

THURSDAY
11-12pm: Drama (full - waiting list open)
1.30-2.30pm: Football
5-6pm: Animals

Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · last yr.

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

photo of a young boy smilling and using a tablet and a parent and child on a computer. Text says 'it's such a valuable course for young people and truly affirming and inclusive as well as being informative and fun, definitely book on'

Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · last yr.

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!

Meet the Team - GROVE

GROVE is an online community for Autistic young people to connect through shared interests & experiences. We support young people’s personal growth by fostering a positive & authentic identity through...

gr0ve.org

Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · last yr.

Reach out to me on jess@gr0ve.org if you’re interested in this opportunity!

Fergus Murray@oolong.co.uk · last yr.

There's space again in my Science Group with Grove, for an Autistic teenager who's into science! If you know anyone who fits that description, maybe let them know?

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)@autisticrealms.bsky.social · last yr.

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...

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.

autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com

Jade Farrington (she/her)@jadefarrington.bsky.social · last yr.

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-...

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

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)@autisticrealms.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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.

salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk

Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · last yr.

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!

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)

Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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

jadefarrington.substack.com

Jade Farrington (she/her)@jadefarrington.bsky.social · last yr.

The Spotlight series returns with a powerful piece from @gr0ve.bsky.social as Jess looks at how to improve the mainstream secondary school experience for Autistic young people. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-... Join webinars on reasonable adjustments: www.gr0ve.org/school-reaso...

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

Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott)@autisticallyscott.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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”.