#AutismConference2026 #Neuroaffirmative #AutismSupport #LondonEvents #AutismProfessionalsConf #Neurodiversity #NASConference #autism
0
0
0
0
Hashtag
#Neuroaffirmative
Advertisement · 728 × 90
#AutismConference2026 #Neuroaffirmative #AutismSupport #LondonEvents #AutismProfessionalsConf #Neurodiversity #NASConference💯
0
0
0
0
#medsky #psychsky #chronichealth #livedexperience #wellbeing #healthcare #longtermcondition #trauma #traumainformed #psychology #medicine #nursing #hospital #advocacy #empowerment #neuroaffirmative #psychologicalsafety #polyvagal #resilience #burnout #compassion #compassionfatigue #vicarioustrauma
3
4
0
0
Erin eating an ice cream in front of Buckingham palace roundabout
Hooray 🎉 I've made it to London for @at-autism.bsky.social the Art of the Possible conference tomorrow #neuroaffirmative #participatory #action #research followed by over sharing my own laughable experiences of autism w a stand-up set for @scienceshowoff.bsky.social
1
1
1
1
Any neurodivergent psychologists, psychotherapist, counselors you folk can recommend following?
#neuroaffirmative
1
0
0
0
Discover Karen Cowan's Smorgasbord Guide to Collaborative Neuroaffirmative Assessments—a strength-based approach rooted in the CARES Model, leading to more fulfilling, useful & accurate assessments across the lifespan (O’Neil Woods, Brook & Angoff, 2025). #Neuroaffirmative
gamma.app/docs/Karens-...
7
2
0
0
A lavender image reads, "What´s the difference between a panic attack and a meltdown?" a graphic shows a house on fire in purples and blues.
Panic attacks and autistic meltdowns can look very similar. But there are differences in both root causes and support responses. Read more in this article: melaniegrubentherapy.com/panic-attack...
#autism #autistic #neurodivergence #neuroaffirming #neuroaffirmative #neurospicy #actuallyautistic
1
0
1
0
New article!
#autistic #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #neuroaffirmative #autistictherapist
neurofriendlytherapy.substack.com/p/tending-th...
1
0
0
0
Read this extract from 'The Neurodiversity Affirmative Child Autism Assessment Handbook' in @bpsofficial.bsky.social on moving away from deficit-based models and towards truly #neuroaffirmative child #autismassessment
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Get your copy here:
uk.jkp.com/products/the...
16
7
1
0
#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #neurospicy #neuroaffirmative #autismacceptance #adhd #fundraiser #shopsmall
0
0
0
0
Celebrating #autismacceptance in #neuroaffirmative ways with my middle school colleagues with an after-school puzzle party. #actuallyautistic
1
0
0
0
Book cover of The Neurodiversity Affirmative Child Autism Assessment Handbook. The title is written in large purple text on a cream background with colourful squiggles. A gold neurodiversity infinity symbol is centered at the bottom. Authors listed below: Dr Maeve Kavanagh, Dr Anna Day, Davida Hartman, Tara O'Donnell-Killen, Jessica K Doyle.
Surprise celebration 💐 🎉 💐 (for me too!)— our Neurodiversity-Affirmative Child Autism Assessment Handbook is out this Monday, April 21st! Proud to co-author with an amazing team and brilliant contributors. Packed with tools for #NeuroAffirmative child autism assessment.
Pre-order: bit.ly/4lFhMXc
6
0
2
0
Sensory needs are a huge part of being autistic and affect communication, emotions, focus, and overall well-being—so why is it often treated like a footnote in assessments?
#AutismAssessment #SensoryProcessing #ActuallyAutistic #Neuroaffirmative #SensoryNeeds #AutismAcceptance #InclusiveSupport
2
0
0
0
So I recently detoxified my "following" list by unfollowing like 400 individuals and basically starting over.
And my experience here has been much better since then.
#neuroaffirmative influx of potentially irrelevant details incoming/
2
0
1
0
Heading: Rethinking Neurodiversity Being awarded the grant and business support by Rethink Ireland enabled us to pilot a project which disrupts the traditional model of children's disability services. The project has three separate strands, guided by Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, which directly support neurodivergent children, their families and educators. Project One:Occupational Therapy Guided Play Groups A child-led, demand-free environment promoting authentic play, social connection and self- regulation, guided by principles of neuroaffirmative occupational therapy. Project Two: Regulate-Participate! A Whole-School Project A whole-school approach to learning about neurodiversity, facilitated by our team of OTs and Psychologist, via a series of discussions, an audit of the school environment with recommendations on actioning inclusivity & support on targeting movement breaks. Project Three: Information Sharing Webinars Providing free, educational opportunities is one of our core goals at Neurodiversity Ireland. We empower families and health professionals with the knowledge and confidence they need to support and connect with their neurodivergent children.
Heading: Outcomes of Play Groups: What to Measure? Main Text: We want to move beyond traditional, deficit-focused and standardised assessments for neurodivergent children. We realise and regret the harm that has been caused to neurodivergent children and their families, by measurements of their abilities against neurotypical test scores or comparative metrics. We no longer wish our children to be assessed for their ability to perform “skills” that do not align with their authentic, neurodivergent identities. The “goals” we seek for our children must be informed by an evidence base that aligns with neuro-affirming values and centres the perspectives of what neurodivergent children need and want. We want to improve their well-being and most of all, we want them to be happy! We know that child surveys have limited scope in capturing children’s experiences, particularly for diverse learners and communicators. We know there is a lack of data on children’s perceptions and confidence in their cultural identities and their participation in group activities. We believe in the need for innovative child data collection practices. Neurodiversity Ireland advocates against splitting children into separate diagnoses, thereby requiring separate services, across various sectors. Similarly, we advocate for a whole-child approach to measuring well-being, that respects the particular qualities of and challenges faced by neurodivergent children. We recognise the importance of children’s own activities, attitudes, environments and relationships as both drivers and outcomes of their well-being. With this in mind, we argue that the whole ecosystem around the child must be considered, when seeking to measure their well-being.
Interested in how we can provide #neuroaffirmative support to neurodivergent kids? Have a look at the report I wrote with #NeurodiversityIreland which highlights the incredible community based supports they're building with and for the community neurodiversityireland.com/about/
8
0
0
0
✨✨ Neuro-affirmative Starter Pack ✨✨
Here's my brand new, sparkling picks of great accounts here - all led by neurodivergent folk
⭐Please share⭐
Let me know if you or someone else should be added!
___
#StarterPack
#Neuroaffirmative
#OccupationalTherapy
go.bsky.app/4KBf1i5
43
13
19
3
0
0
0
0
Neuroaffirming practices encourage us to view neurodivergence through a strengths-based lens. Join us in celebrating diversity and fostering inclusivity. 🌟 #Neuroaffirmative #Community
0
0
0
0