August's Neurodiversity Newsletter rounds up upcoming webinars, events and support, as well as signposting to new resources from dozens of sources. It's completely free to access and to subscribe to receive future editions via email. For Neurodivergent people, families and professionals.

⛱️ Neurodiversity Newsletter August Edition

Information - Resources - Webinars - Signposting - Research - Training

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Neurotribes is available for only a quid as an ebook! Very widely recommended, and a heck a lot of book for your money... www.kobo.com/GB/en/ebook/...

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"Neuronormative social skills and communication styles are not better than Neurodivergent ones. No one should be made or expected to adopt them, nor should they be penalised if they do not." Thank you, @jadefarrington.bsky.social for the helpful resources and suggestions 👍

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In my work counselling Autistic and ADHD adults, I regularly share resources that clients may find helpful in their particular situation. These are some of the most popular, covering communication; rumination and inertia; how neurotypicals often think and act; and neuroaffirming DBT skills.

In my work counselling Autistic and ADHD adults, I regularly share resources that clients may find helpful in their particular situation. These are some of the most popular, covering communication; rumination and inertia; how neurotypicals often think and act; and neuroaffirming DBT skills.

Three Essential Resources I Regularly Share with Clients

Practical support for Autistic and ADHD adults

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Selective mutism is often deeply misunderstood, particularly when someone is also Autistic. Libby Hill explains the importance of understanding what's really going on, and not dismissing it as "just autism." jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

Spotlight on Selective Mutism with Libby Hill, Speech and Language Therapist with Small Talk Speech and Language Therapy

‘It’s Part of His Autism, Isn’t It?’ Why selective mutism in autistic young people must be recognised, understood and supported

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How would you portray Autistic masking on the stage? Maks Marzec revisits the work he began at 6-years-old to explore the mask of high achievement and the restorying that came with late Autistic identification in his unique intersectional experience. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

Spotlight on Neurodivergent Theatre with Autistic Polish-British Theatre-Maker and Linguist Maks Marzec

When Autistic Perception Becomes the Form of Theatre

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Neurodiversity and other forms of human difference have long been treated as an add-on in helping professions Trainees may take a unit in working with diversity, or it might even be an optional extra Mamood Ahmad has a solution. Find out what he's doing at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

Spotlight on Embedding Neurodiversity into the Curriculum in Helping Professions: The Wholeness Solution with Mamood Ahmad, Psychotherapist and Author

Towards a decolonised and contextually embedded counselling and psychotherapy curriculum

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Yep and I highly recommend it #Autistic #AuDHD #Neurodivergent

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

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 !

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

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...

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...

☀️ Neurodiversity Newsletter July Edition

Information - Resources - Webinars - Signposting - Research - Training

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It's your FINAL CHANCE to pick up this mega bundle of neuroaffirming support resources and webinars Featuring 8 webinars and 19 pdfs to support Autistic people, families and professionals "This is truly SO amazing! Thank You so much for your work" - Maria Kuoksa payhip.com/b/By9Lh

This is very interesting and I highly recommend reading. I have had periods when words have disappeared.

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

Many Neurodivergent people - and Autistics in particular - have a complicated relationship with the spoken word. Speech and language therapists Harriet Richardson & @kimmears.bsky.social explore what it means to be Semi-Speaking. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

Many Neurodivergent people - and Autistics in particular - have a complicated relationship with the spoken word. Speech and language therapists Harriet Richardson & @kimmears.bsky.social explore what it means to be Semi-Speaking. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

Spotlight on Semi-Speaking as a Communication Identity with Speech & Language Therapists Harriet Richardson (Hat) and Kim Mears

When mouth words don't come easily

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The words of Maxfield Sparrow which I shared in a Facebook Live this evening while discussing Autistic Pride Day and our neuroaffirming support bundle. Watch the discussion: www.facebook.com/GROVENeurodi... The Autistic Pride Neuroaffirming Support Bundle: payhip.com/b/By9Lh

Happy Autistic Pride Day! I'm so grateful our neuroaffirming resource bundle has reached Autistic people, families and professionals in Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and North America! Hopefully we can reach South America too. I'm not holding out for Antarctica... payhip.com/b/By9Lh

Autistic Pride Mega Resource Bundle

Get Your Autistic Pride Mega Resource Bundle - Available for a limited time only!Neuroaffirming support for Autistic people, families and professionalsThis bundle will disappear from sale at the end o...

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The Americas are waking up and we've had the first Autistic Pride Day Neuroaffirming Resource Bundle downloads from the USA and Canada! It's wonderful to see neuroaffirming support reaching Autistic people, families and professionals around the globe! Get yours at payhip.com/b/By9Lh

Autistic Pride Mega Resource Bundle

Get Your Autistic Pride Mega Resource Bundle - Available for a limited time only!Neuroaffirming support for Autistic people, families and professionalsThis bundle will disappear from sale at the end o...

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So pleased the Autistic Pride Day Neuroaffirming Resource Bundle has already made its way to professionals, Autistic people and families in the UK, Ireland, Australia, South Africa and Greece! Just £18 to mark June 18th. Includes eight webinars and 19 pdf resources. payhip.com/b/By9Lh

Autistic Pride Mega Resource Bundle

Get Your Autistic Pride Mega Resource Bundle - Available for a limited time only!Neuroaffirming support for Autistic people, families and professionalsThis bundle will disappear from sale at the end o...

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Happy Autistic Pride Day! Neuroaffirming bundle of resources from me, @gr0ve.bsky.social @laurahellfeld.bsky.social & NDwise Hub Available now from payhip.com/b/By9Lh More than £100 of neuroaffirming resources for £18 to celebrate June 18th Autistic Pride Day, then £25 for the rest of June.

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Get Your Autistic Pride Mega Resource Bundle - Available for a limited time only!Neuroaffirming support for Autistic people, families and professionalsThis bundle will disappear from sale at the end o...

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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

🌈 Neurodiversity Newsletter June Edition

Information - Resources - Webinars - Signposting - Research - Therapy

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When Autistic parents reach out for help from neuronormative services, research shows that the outcome is frequently parent-blame instead of support. Alice Running shares what's happening... jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

Spotlight on Autism and Parent-Carer Blame with Alice Running, Neuroaffirming Autism Specialist & Author

Highlighting the harm caused when systems blame instead of support

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Professionals often find it hard to access practical yet affirming resources that respect the neurology of the Autistic adults and children they work with. Ensure you're subscribed at jadefarrington.substack.com for neuroaffirming support you won't want to miss on June 18th!

Just 5 days until Autistic Pride Day! Marion McLaughlin of @auroraconsulting.bsky.social outlines what it's all about and some of the ways they're celebrating. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

Spotlight on Autistic Pride with Marion McLaughlin, Managing Director of Aurora Autistic Consulting, and founder of Autistic Pride Aberdeen

Celebrating Autistic Pride and the event's first children's picture book

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Registration is open! Autistic Mental Health Conference 2026 neurohubcommunity.org/2026-autisti... With @neurohubcommunity.org , @dr-nicky.bsky.social , @autismadvocate.co.uk , @jadefarrington.bsky.social , @laurahellfeld.bsky.social and more!

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Please share on your social media to spread the word! Prices start from £50.00 33% discount on all ticket prices for NeuroHub Community members Contact our Admin team for your discount code to use at ...

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What's happening for Autistic Pride Day on June 18th? Find webinars, articles and more in this month's biggest neurodiversity signposting resource at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/neurodiver... Subscribe to receive yours on the 1st of each month.

🌈 Neurodiversity Newsletter June Edition

Information - Resources - Webinars - Signposting - Research - Therapy

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The first ever children’s picture book celebrating Autistic Pride is out today! Author Marion McLaughlin discusses the origins of Autistic Pride and what it means to them. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

Spotlight on Autistic Pride with Marion McLaughlin, Managing Director of Aurora Autistic Consulting, and founder of Autistic Pride Aberdeen

Celebrating Autistic Pride and the event's first children's picture book

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Just 11 days until Autistic Pride Day 🥳 And we've got an exciting collaboration... Whether you’re an Autistic or otherwise Neurodivergent person; have Neurodivergent family or friends; or work with Neurodivergent people, this is for you. Make sure you're subscribed at jadefarrington.substack.com

Gaslighting and harmful, or gold standard therapy? It's time for a more nuanced look at cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for Autistic people. Read at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/is-cbt-sui...

Is CBT suitable for Autistic people?

Why positionality matters more than modality

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We're often told that CBT isn't suitable for Autistic people? Is that true? jadefarrington.substack.com/p/is-cbt-sui...

Is CBT suitable for Autistic people?

Why positionality matters more than modality

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The June edition of ‘Finding Your Neurodivergent Community Online’ is now available! Browse neuroaffirming communities for a range of interests, ages and identities. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/finding-yo...

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