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Thriving Autistic

@thrivingautistic.bsky.social

Neuro-Affirmative, non-profit by & for the Autistic & Neurodivergent community dedicated to advancing the human rights of #ActuallyAutistic & otherwise #Neurodivergent people

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)@autisticrealms.bsky.social · 4d ago

Hurrah! Another amazing award - it has been wonderful to be part of @thrivingautistic.bsky.social's animations team! Delighted that our Lightbulb Moments: Being Autistic animation has been selected for Neurocinema 2026!

Thriving Autistic@thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 4d ago

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We're delighted to share that our neuro-affirming animation Lightbulb Moments: Being Autistic has been selected for Neurocinema 2026! youtu.be/3O6hy-usIug?...

Citizen.Coping@propcazhpm.bsky.social · 9mo ago

There several specific coping strategies in the article below and a link to booklet by the PDA Society. "Building stronger self-awareness helps to slow down [and to help] identify what demands are triggering , and recognize when you’re engaging in avoidance behaviors. "

PDA Society - Pathological Demand Avoidance

The PDA Society is the only UK charity specialising in a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile of autism. We provide information, training and support.

pdasociety.org.uk

Citizen.Coping@propcazhpm.bsky.social · last yr.

"… The more something felt like a 'should', the more anxiety it caused, and the less likely I was to do it… Where avoidance is severe, it's called “pathological demand avoidance,” or PDA. To not pathologize PDA, some advocates call it 'pervasive drive for autonomy'.” It's linked to autism & ADHD.

Thriving Autistic@thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 2w ago

🩺 Free, accessible screening resources for disabled patients from @mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social Includes: screening timelines, an Accommodation Checklist, guides for breast/cervical/colorectal/osteoporosis screenings, plus your rights during questionnaire screenings. mcd.org/screening-fo...

Patient Resources | Screening for All | MCD Global Health

Resources for people with disabilities to efficiently visit a health clinic for screenings and other yearly health needs.

mcd.org

Thriving Autistic@thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 2w ago

🩺 Free, accessible screening resources for disabled patients from @mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social Includes: screening timelines, an Accommodation Checklist, guides for breast/cervical/colorectal/osteoporosis screenings, plus your rights during questionnaire screenings. mcd.org/screening-fo...

Patient Resources | Screening for All | MCD Global Health

Resources for people with disabilities to efficiently visit a health clinic for screenings and other yearly health needs.

mcd.org

Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)@autisticadvocacy.org · 3w ago

Only two weeks left to apply for the 2026 Teighlor McGee Grassroots Mini Grant Program. Learn more and apply by July 31! autisticadvocacy.org/teighlor-mcg...

Teighlor McGee Grassroots Mini Grants - Autistic Self Advocacy Network

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is proud to launch our Teighlor McGee Grassroots Mini Grants Program. This program was named after former ASAN staff member and activist, Teighlor McGee. …

autisticadvocacy.org

Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)@autisticadvocacy.org · 2w ago

Were you an ASAN member in the past? Make sure your membership is still active! Want to become a member? Now’s your chance! Your support helps us create tools and resources, train advocates, and fight for policy change. autisticadvocacy.org/donate/join/

Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)@autisticadvocacy.org · 3w ago

ASAN made the exciting move to a new donor platform that lets us put more of our time and your gifts toward advocacy. But there’s been one snag — a technical issue means we’ve lost some of our monthly members, and we need your help to find everyone! autisticadvocacy.org/donate/join/

Purple and orange textured background. There's a silhouette of a person with a magnifying glass. Text reads: ASAN is searching for our missing members! Could you be one of them? ASAN made a big move to a new donation platform that will allow us to put more of our time and your generous gifts towards the work that matters. But during the move, a technical error deleted some of our monthly members and we’re trying to get them back!
Thriving Autistic@thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 2w ago

Our Neurodivergent Neuro-Affirming Practitioner of the week is: Lisa Michelle - Psychotherapy & Counselling They're in our international Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory - free to search for support or register as a practitioner! Find out more neurodivergentpractitioners.org/listing/lisa...

Lisa Michelle - Psychotherapy and Counselling - Neurodivergent Practitioners

Category: Therapy; Practitioners Neurodivergence(s): Autistic, Dyslexic, Neurodivergent; Region served: United Kingdom; Service Type: Counselling/ Counseling, Person centred, Psychotherapy; Free initi...

neurodivergentpractitioners.org

Thriving Autistic@thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 2w ago

Our Neurodivergent Neuro-Affirming Practitioner of the week is: Lisa Michelle - Psychotherapy & Counselling They're in our international Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory - free to search for support or register as a practitioner! Find out more neurodivergentpractitioners.org/listing/lisa...

Lisa Michelle - Psychotherapy and Counselling - Neurodivergent Practitioners

Category: Therapy; Practitioners Neurodivergence(s): Autistic, Dyslexic, Neurodivergent; Region served: United Kingdom; Service Type: Counselling/ Counseling, Person centred, Psychotherapy; Free initi...

neurodivergentpractitioners.org

Thriving Autistic@thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 2w ago

We're a global, neurodivergent-led community of practice. We support Autistic & other neurodivergent people & professionals in offering affirming, ethical & effective care. We centre human dignity & the right to thrive in everything we do Training, resources & more www.thrivingautistic.org

Services for Autistic Adults

We're a global team of ND psychologists & coaches providing support services to the autistic community. We work with newly diagnosed & self-identified autistic adults

thrivingautistic.org

Thriving Autistic@thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 2w ago

We're a global, neurodivergent-led community of practice. We support Autistic & other neurodivergent people & professionals in offering affirming, ethical & effective care. We centre human dignity & the right to thrive in everything we do Training, resources & more www.thrivingautistic.org

Services for Autistic Adults

We're a global team of ND psychologists & coaches providing support services to the autistic community. We work with newly diagnosed & self-identified autistic adults

thrivingautistic.org

it’s me, aslynn@aslynnromano.com · 2w ago

🧵Hey folks, I’m really hoping for help I had an inquiry from a Deaf person who is getting the run-around for autism assessment cuz no one can provide ASL interpretation. If the individual offers to have his own interpreter the places that accept his insurance (Medicare/Medicaid) decline the case

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)@autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3w ago

What a wonderful day meeting the other National Diversity Awards finalists and meeting Paul Sesay founder of the ND Awards. People are doing wonderful work - lots of hope out there and change happening! Honoured to be working with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social and being part of this community!

Thriving Autistic@thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 3w ago

A brilliant day of connecting with amazing people who have been shortlisted for the #NationalDiversityAwards 2026! Celebrating 15 years of impact, supporting marginalised communities and making a difference. Thank you for your support! #NDA26 #ThrivingAutistic #Finalist #Community #Neurodiversity

Four-photo collage from the National Diversity Awards 2026 event. Top left: Helen Edgar and Paul Sesay smiling for a selfie indoors, both wearing red lanyards. Top right: a panel discussion in progress, with panellists seated in front of a screen reading 'NDA26 Shortlist Showcase, Celebrating 15 Years of Impact,' facing a seated audience. Bottom left: a group of shortlisted nominees relaxing on a rooftop terrace with a city skyline in the background, some seated at tables, one person using a wheelchair. Bottom right: National Diversity Awards 2026 graphic reading '2026 Finalist,' with HSBC UK headline sponsor branding and the Thriving Autistic logo.
Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)@autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3w ago

Honoured to be representing Thriving Autistic CLG today at the Short List Showcase in Birmingham for the The National Diversity Awards

Thriving Autistic@thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 3w ago

Delighted to share that Thriving Autistic CLG has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Community Organisation for Disability Award at the National Diversity Awards 2026! We are at the Shortlist Showcase in Birmingham today, celebrating 15 years of the NDA. Thank you to everyone in our community!

National Diversity Awards 2026 finalist graphic, celebrating 15 years, with HSBC UK as headline sponsor and sponsor logos below. Bottom panel shows the Thriving Autistic logo — a gold infinity symbol on navy background
Thriving Autistic@thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 3w ago

Delighted to share that Thriving Autistic CLG has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Community Organisation for Disability Award at the National Diversity Awards 2026! We are at the Shortlist Showcase in Birmingham today, celebrating 15 years of the NDA. Thank you to everyone in our community!

National Diversity Awards 2026 finalist graphic, celebrating 15 years, with HSBC UK as headline sponsor and sponsor logos below. Bottom panel shows the Thriving Autistic logo — a gold infinity symbol on navy background
Thriving Autistic@thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 3w ago

Delighted to share that Thriving Autistic CLG has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Community Organisation for Disability Award at the National Diversity Awards 2026! We are at the Shortlist Showcase in Birmingham today, celebrating 15 years of the NDA. Thank you to everyone in our community!

National Diversity Awards 2026 finalist graphic, celebrating 15 years, with HSBC UK as headline sponsor and sponsor logos below. Bottom panel shows the Thriving Autistic logo — a gold infinity symbol on navy background