Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate
@vivdawes.bsky.social
AuDHD PDA (she/her/they) non binary, lived experience trainer, author, consultant, anti fascist, anti racist. I specialise in autistic burnout. Founder of ABN- The Autistic Burnout Network. www.autisticadvocate.co.uk
Neurodivergent burnout, the nervous system and recovery. Grab your ticket here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/burnout-an...
A days to grab a ticket for my 4 session online course for parents of neurodivergent teens starts again in September, focussing upon those who are autistic/PDA/ADHD/AuDHD All ticket holders will have access to the recordings afterwards. Purchase a ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parenting-...
BREAKING: Trump’s new Executive Order directs states to treat homelessness and mental illness as crimes. Criminalization doesn’t help anyone – we need housing and healthcare, not handcuffs and budget cuts. #HousingNotHandcuffs Our statement: buff.ly/JlcAsF4
Trump’s new Executive Order directs states to treat homelessness and mental illness as crimes - National Homelessness Law Center
Trump’s new Executive Orders direct states to treat homelessness and mental illness as crimes (WASHINGTON, D.C - March 28th) Everybody needs a safe place to live. Across America, sky-high rents are…
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@spcialndsjungle.bsky.social My new book about autistic burnout can help young people understand what it really means to be autistic and also what burnout is, why it happens and what helps recovery. You can get it here uk.jkp.com/products/the... www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person...
‘The young person’s guide to autistic burnout’ is available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Waterstones, Amazon and many other book sellers uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK #autisticburnout #autisticburnoutrecovery #jkpbooks
‘The young person’s guide to autistic burnout’ is available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Amazon, Waterstones and many other book sellers. uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK
Universities you need to do better for neurodivergent students. Let’s talk lectures and lecture halls. These are a NIGHTMARE for many autistic & ADHD students. Appreciate each individual’s different sensory needs & also executive functioning differences- includes focus and often needing movement.
Out Mon July 21st! Available to preorder uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK
Parenting Neurodivergent Teenagers, Wed Sep 3rd 25, 7pm BST. All 4 sessions recorded. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parenting-...
Parenting Neurodivergent Teenagers
If your tween or teen is neurodivergent then this webinar looks at parenting teens who are autistic, PDA, ADHD or AuDHD
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Autistic people are over represented in the PREVENT scheme. It is thought that 40-60% of those on the programme are autistic. This is shocking. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/news/2021-07...
OPINION: No evidence links autism with terrorism, but ill-judged statements and headlines will lead to stigma
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Book launch events To book tickets for the in person event in Guildford on Fri Aug 1st: www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/event-detail... To book tickets for the free online event on Monday July 21st: www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/eve.../onlin...
So this happened yesterday at the Autism and ADHD show in London: My new book ‘The young person’s guide to autistic burnout’ completely sold out and I had a huge audience come hear my talk on AuDHD burnout. Thank you 🙏🏽 I am blown away!
For those who live near Guildford in Surrey, I have the launch for my new book on Friday August 1st at 7pm. You can also get yourself a signed copy. Tickets here www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/event-detail...
The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout: Amazon.co.uk: Dawes, Viv: 9781805017325: Books
Buy The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout by Dawes, Viv (ISBN: 9781805017325) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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I’m so pleased with this book! It’s perfect for autistic young people - to help them embrace their unique identities, understand burnout and appreciate what the journey out of burnout looks like. It’s available for pre order at www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person...
Parents of neurodivergent adults (any neurodivergent person 18+) join me for a 2 part webinar on Wed June 25th and Wed July 2nd, 7-9pm (BST). Neurodivergent mental health and wellbeing Burnout and recovery Addiction, harm reduction and recovery www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parents-of...
I’ve been nominated for the National Diversity Awards for the second year running 🙏🏼 You can vote for me below www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/...
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I have been voted for an Award at The National Diversity Awards 2025 in association with @itvnews. Please vote for me #NDA25 #Nominate #VotingNowOpen
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Over 200 tickets sold for the Autistic Burnout Network conference on May 17th. Grab yours (the ‘Get tickets’ button on Eventbrite takes you to several options) and hear some fantastic dynamic speakers. Suitable for professionals, parents and individuals.
You can now pre order my new book about autistic burnout for young people, released in July 21st www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person... If you don’t want to purchase it from Amazon then it will be widely available from July 21st.
The autistic burnout Network conference on Sat May 17th Tickets for professionals and donations for individuals and parents. Donations go to good causes- will be revealed soon. Autistic Burnout Network Conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autistic-b...
You can pre order my next book here amzn.eu/d/fqSP91L In this informative and supportive guide, autistic author and advocate, Viv Dawes, gently provides you with all the information you need about autistic burnout: what causes it, how to prevent it and what helps with recovery.
Register your interest in attending the virtual Autistic Burnout Network conference on Sat May 17th here www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-burnout-network
My blog piece about professionals understanding autistic burnout has led to some really interesting discussions with people in the mental health field. I have a meeting with someone from the Maudsley trust to discuss a collaboration 🙏🏼
New blog post www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/post/your-ig...
4 session short course for parents of neurodivergent teens March 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th, 7-9pm on zoom £25 for all sessions and all recorded. www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/event-detail...
Parenting neurodivergent teens | Autistic Advocate
4 session short course for parents of neurodivergent teens (this course focusses on autism, PDA and ADHD). Thursdays Mar 6th, Mar 13th, Mar 20th, Mar 27th Looking at monotropism, puberty, executive f...
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Being socially awkward as an autistic person is one thing. Being a racist and intentionally making fascist salutes is another and they are not connected.
A low demand way to understand autistic burnout and recovery. Purchased by neurodivergent individuals, parents and professionals. www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/shop