You've realised you're Autistic - now what?
Charting your path to an informed Autistic identity outlines some of the ways to connect with others, gain community, and learn more about yourself.
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Learning about Autistic experiences can feel like entering a whole new world of terminology and ideas, but even familiarising yourself with some of the more common terms can pay off hugely.
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April's Neurodiversity Newsletter is now available - packed with neuroaffirming content and listings for upcoming online events and webinars!
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People are othered and dismissed via the idea that there is "a right kind of human, a template against which all others are measured, one that we must seek to ‘be’ in order to belong."
Elly Chapple reflects on the myth of normal.
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What happens when the inevitable tide of change comes crashing in and you're left staring at a smashed sandcastle?
I feel like “a couple of times” is probably a gross understatement, particularly if you’re neurodivergent.
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There's no such thing as "ADHD-friendly".
We're all unique individuals with unique accessibility needs, so where has the myth of the monolithic neurotype come from?
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No one is ever 'just' one thing. Identities intersect, leading to wholly different experiences.
子晴/TQ Yeo is writing a book on Queer, AuDHD, BIPOC experiences as they couldn't relate to the narratives of white content creators.
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A copy of Ann Memmott's LinkedIn post on advocacy and taking a break.
Wise words from @annmemmott.bsky.social over on LinkedIn.
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No one can fight every battle.
When I shared pics of a pre-pub copy of this book it gained 100s of likes, and dozens of comments from therapists keen for a copy. With the recent ignorant attacks on Autistic existence, Neurodivergent Somatics in Therapy is arriving at the ideal time.
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Is the AuDHD mind at war with itself?
Replacing the narrative of conflict with a single monotropic neurology
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#QTWTAIN
Thank you to Fergus for writing this piece about today's Weird Pride Day!
Discover the origins and what's happening to celebrate.
Three essential articles on neurodiversity that I find myself signposting people to again and again...
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Which would you add?
Absolutely, but that's so individual. I rave about the work of particular people and consider it the 'best', but others don't resonate with it at all. And I'm always discovering new people and ideas, learning and unlearning, so my personal conception of what's top quality changes regularly too.
There's more & more support out there for ND people!
My monthly Neurodiversity Newsletter rounds up neuroaffirming online webinars & events for the month ahead, and signposts to many of the latest books, resources and information from dozens of sources.
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There's a lot of discussion of 'profound autism', which makes Dr Joanna Grace's new book particularly timely.
In this article, Jo challenges the idea of a linear or colour-wheel spectrum, and explores how autism is constructed and who benefits from this.
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Do you find joy in spending time with neurokin?
The A Fest autism conference was packed with Autistic speakers and professionals taking visible joy from one another's company, research and shared experiences.
@jodieclarke.bsky.social
@brianirvine.bsky.social
@petewharmby.com
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Online communities for neurodivergent people are getting more and more popular as a way to connect and learn.
Which are your favourites?
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I am so excited to share this with all of you! I am over the moon to get this published!
#ReStoryingAutism #ActuallyAutistic @autisticbooks.bsky.social @jadefarrington.bsky.social @audhd-psychnp.com
I'm glad you've found something that works for you 😊
Not everyone has access to neuroaffirming in-person communities.
The first edition of Finding Your Neurodivergent Community Online catalogues 19 options to help you connect with others.
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Finding Your Neurodivergent Community Online 1st Edition - February 2026 Available as a Substack article and pdf download Featuring a variety of online communities catering for different needs and identities Get it at jadefarrington.substack.com
Finding Your Neurodivergent Community Online lands in subscribers' inboxes tomorrow.
If you're looking for neuroaffirming options to connect with others, you won't want to miss it.
Sign up free at jadefarrington.substack.com
Thank you to all the community owners who submitted their details!
Check out my latest piece written with @jadefarrington.bsky.social on neuronormativity in therapy.
What have your experiences of therapy been? Do you think it is as simple as good and bad psychological therapies?
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#Therapy #ActuallyAutistic #MentalHealth
Normativity In Mind: Neuronormativity In Therapy https://jadefarrington.substack.com
Which therapy is best for Autistic people? Is CBT as problematic as people say?
Neuronormativity In Therapy explores the pervasive nature of normalisation throughout therapeutic modalities, with a response from David Gray-Hammond @neurohubcommunity.org
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Good essay by @liamstanley.bsky.social, exploring the evolution & political aspects of #neurodiversity theory through an analysis of my work & the work of @drrobertchapman.bsky.social.
Unpaywalled version available here:
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#neurodivergence #neuroqueer #consciousness
@mayrace: "I've just listened to this, thanks so much. So helpful, validating and reassuring. My ND son has been in chronic burnout for over a year, unable to leave the house. I really appreciated this episode ❤️" Neuroaffirming Care Through Hard Times Children Lead The Way Podcast Episode 4 with Jade Farrington
If your family is struggling, this is for you.
It's heart breaking that so many neurodivergent children are suffering at the hands of totally inadequate systems.
I'm grateful to Stacey Innes for the platform to reach families who need support and validation:
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I'm so happy to see this from Autism Central & @petewharmby.com: A free neuroaffirming course for school staff & EMHPs on supporting Autistic & AuDHD students
When I was an EMHP there was nothing like this, it's an amazing leap in the right direction
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What do you do when your world's on fire; you have no capacity; and your child can't attend school?
I spoke to Stacey Innes about neuroaffirming parenting & care
You can find a few brief highlights on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEtm... & the full episode at open.spotify.com/episode/1peo...
Full episode (26:06) on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1peo...
Brief highlights (06:39) on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEtm...
Full episode and highlights on Amazon Music: music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/ec4...
Neuroaffirming Care in Hard Times Children Lead The Way Podcast Episode 4 with Jade Farrington @ChildrenLeadTheWayCIC Find it on YouTube, Spotify and Amazon Music
What do you when your world's on fire; you have no capacity; and your child can't attend school?
That's the situation more and more families are finding themselves in as the UK's systems fail increasing numbers of ND children.
I spoke to Stacey Innes about supporting children and families.