Jess @ GROVE
@gr0ve.bsky.social
GROVE is an Autistic / ADHD led service for neurodivergent children & young people: www.gr0ve.org
Jess (she/her) | AuDHD | Autism MA student | GROVE’s Founder
Jess (she/her) | AuDHD | Autism MA student | GROVE’s Founder
Reposted by Jess @ GROVE
Are you an Autistic adult or parent/carer to an Autistic child?
Would you or they like to contribute to a free booklet for Autistic children and young people that @gr0ve.bsky.social are creating?
Here is my contribution:
SUBMISSIONS forms.office.com/e/6Lg2Zx3g3N
By 23/11/25
Would you or they like to contribute to a free booklet for Autistic children and young people that @gr0ve.bsky.social are creating?
Here is my contribution:
SUBMISSIONS forms.office.com/e/6Lg2Zx3g3N
By 23/11/25
November 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Are you an Autistic adult or parent/carer to an Autistic child?
Would you or they like to contribute to a free booklet for Autistic children and young people that @gr0ve.bsky.social are creating?
Here is my contribution:
SUBMISSIONS forms.office.com/e/6Lg2Zx3g3N
By 23/11/25
Would you or they like to contribute to a free booklet for Autistic children and young people that @gr0ve.bsky.social are creating?
Here is my contribution:
SUBMISSIONS forms.office.com/e/6Lg2Zx3g3N
By 23/11/25
Would you like to contribute to a free booklet for Autistic young people? All messages will come from Autistic people. If you are not Autistic but are the caregiver of an Autistic child who would like to contribute, that’s fine - you’re welcome to help them share their message. lnkd.in/djmpg8WS
November 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Would you like to contribute to a free booklet for Autistic young people? All messages will come from Autistic people. If you are not Autistic but are the caregiver of an Autistic child who would like to contribute, that’s fine - you’re welcome to help them share their message. lnkd.in/djmpg8WS
Reposted by Jess @ GROVE
When we launched A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas for FREE last year, 1000s signed up to get a copy.
Social media reach is now so suppressed, it's proving really hard to reach people.
Enter your email at jadefarrington.substack.com and you'll receive the 2nd edition on Nov 6!
Social media reach is now so suppressed, it's proving really hard to reach people.
Enter your email at jadefarrington.substack.com and you'll receive the 2nd edition on Nov 6!
October 31, 2025 at 9:25 PM
When we launched A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas for FREE last year, 1000s signed up to get a copy.
Social media reach is now so suppressed, it's proving really hard to reach people.
Enter your email at jadefarrington.substack.com and you'll receive the 2nd edition on Nov 6!
Social media reach is now so suppressed, it's proving really hard to reach people.
Enter your email at jadefarrington.substack.com and you'll receive the 2nd edition on Nov 6!
Actually Autistic mentoring for Autistic young people! Online, UK-wide and international... linktr.ee/gr0ve.org
October 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Actually Autistic mentoring for Autistic young people! Online, UK-wide and international... linktr.ee/gr0ve.org
New online groups for Autistic young people, by Autistic adults - a massive list of things we can offer with expressions of interest being taken so we can create groups around what young people want: www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/
Online Groups for Autistic Young People
Safe, affirming, online groups for Autistic young people to connect, make friends and have fun.
www.gr0ve.org
October 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
New online groups for Autistic young people, by Autistic adults - a massive list of things we can offer with expressions of interest being taken so we can create groups around what young people want: www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/
Reposted by Jess @ GROVE
Being “interest-led” isn’t enough.
Monotropism means honouring deep attention, autonomy & sensory safety, not weaponising interests for compliance.
https://autisticrealms.com/why-interest-led-isnt-enough-embracing-monotropism-neuro-affirming-practice/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Monotropism means honouring deep attention, autonomy & sensory safety, not weaponising interests for compliance.
https://autisticrealms.com/why-interest-led-isnt-enough-embracing-monotropism-neuro-affirming-practice/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
October 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Being “interest-led” isn’t enough.
Monotropism means honouring deep attention, autonomy & sensory safety, not weaponising interests for compliance.
https://autisticrealms.com/why-interest-led-isnt-enough-embracing-monotropism-neuro-affirming-practice/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Monotropism means honouring deep attention, autonomy & sensory safety, not weaponising interests for compliance.
https://autisticrealms.com/why-interest-led-isnt-enough-embracing-monotropism-neuro-affirming-practice/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
New interest-based groups for Autistic young people! Online, small groups, UK, Ireland and some other countries tbc. www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/
September 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
New interest-based groups for Autistic young people! Online, small groups, UK, Ireland and some other countries tbc. www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/
Booking for our BEING ME programme is open again! www.gr0ve.org/being-me/ - for Autistic young people, by Autistic adults.
September 13, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Booking for our BEING ME programme is open again! www.gr0ve.org/being-me/ - for Autistic young people, by Autistic adults.
Fancy meeting GROVE's team? 16 Autistic adults united in our beliefs & desire to support Autistic young people in the UK & beyond www.gr0ve.org/meet-the-team/ with @fergus.oolong.co.uk @autisticrealms.bsky.social @angelakingdon.bsky.social @autisticallyscott.bsky.social & other wonderful people!
Meet the Team - GROVE
GROVE is an online community for Autistic young people to connect through shared interests & experiences. We support young people’s personal growth by fostering a positive & authentic identity through...
www.gr0ve.org
September 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Fancy meeting GROVE's team? 16 Autistic adults united in our beliefs & desire to support Autistic young people in the UK & beyond www.gr0ve.org/meet-the-team/ with @fergus.oolong.co.uk @autisticrealms.bsky.social @angelakingdon.bsky.social @autisticallyscott.bsky.social & other wonderful people!
Reach out to me on jess@gr0ve.org if you’re interested in this opportunity!
There's space again in my Science Group with Grove, for an Autistic teenager who's into science!
If you know anyone who fits that description, maybe let them know?
If you know anyone who fits that description, maybe let them know?
Science with @fergus.oolong.co.uk and Helen starts tomorrow! 1 space left - not too late for tomorrow or your young person could join the following week. Book here: www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/
August 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Reach out to me on jess@gr0ve.org if you’re interested in this opportunity!
Reposted by Jess @ GROVE
Reshare of the Autistic community e-book with contributions from @drmbothapsych.bsky.social @autisticrealms.bsky.social @commonsenseslt.bsky.social @wardasworld.bsky.social @emergentdivergence.com @elainemcgreevy.bsky.social @kieranrose.bsky.social
autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com/ways-of-bein...
autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com/ways-of-bein...
Ways of Being, Knowing and Doing: An Anthology for Neurodivergent-Informed Practice
The community has come together to support the Palestinian people. The result is an incredible ebooklet edited by Lisa Chapman and Kim Mears.
autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com
July 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Reshare of the Autistic community e-book with contributions from @drmbothapsych.bsky.social @autisticrealms.bsky.social @commonsenseslt.bsky.social @wardasworld.bsky.social @emergentdivergence.com @elainemcgreevy.bsky.social @kieranrose.bsky.social
autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com/ways-of-bein...
autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com/ways-of-bein...
Reposted by Jess @ GROVE
Research shows that more than 90% of those experiencing school-induced anxiety and trauma are Autistic.
Jess at @gr0ve.bsky.social looks at how we can improve the mainstream secondary school experience for Autistic young people: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Jess at @gr0ve.bsky.social looks at how we can improve the mainstream secondary school experience for Autistic young people: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Spotlight on Improving the Mainstream Secondary School Experience for Autistic Young People with Jess Garner, Founder/Director of GROVE Neurodivergent Mentoring & Education
Advocating for young people within the system
jadefarrington.substack.com
July 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Research shows that more than 90% of those experiencing school-induced anxiety and trauma are Autistic.
Jess at @gr0ve.bsky.social looks at how we can improve the mainstream secondary school experience for Autistic young people: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Jess at @gr0ve.bsky.social looks at how we can improve the mainstream secondary school experience for Autistic young people: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Well, this is rather wonderful! GROVE have been shortlisted for Community Organisation Award for Disabilty!
June 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Well, this is rather wonderful! GROVE have been shortlisted for Community Organisation Award for Disabilty!
Reposted by Jess @ GROVE
Following on from the amazing webinar with @gr0ve.bsky.social this evening.Sharing the FREE resource by the amazing Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre
Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS)
Introducing pupils aged 8-11 yrs to the concept of neurodiversity
salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk/leans
Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS)
Introducing pupils aged 8-11 yrs to the concept of neurodiversity
salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk/leans
Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS) | Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre | Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre
A free programme for mainstream primary schools to introduce pupils aged 8-11 years to the concept of neurodiversity, and how it impacts our experiences at school.
salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk
June 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Following on from the amazing webinar with @gr0ve.bsky.social this evening.Sharing the FREE resource by the amazing Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre
Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS)
Introducing pupils aged 8-11 yrs to the concept of neurodiversity
salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk/leans
Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS)
Introducing pupils aged 8-11 yrs to the concept of neurodiversity
salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk/leans
Here are some messages GROVE gathered from Autistic adults to Autistic young people - please do share them with anyone who may benefit from hearing that they can be proud of who they are. Happy Autistic Pride Day!
June 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Here are some messages GROVE gathered from Autistic adults to Autistic young people - please do share them with anyone who may benefit from hearing that they can be proud of who they are. Happy Autistic Pride Day!
Thank you to Jade for allowing me to take part! You can read it here: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
June 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Thank you to Jade for allowing me to take part! You can read it here: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Reposted by Jess @ GROVE
Wonderful first session of the BEING ME groups with GROVE on Saturday. We hope that this has helped the young people to begin exploring their own subjective Autistic experience! 😊
Also myself and Jess unexpectedly matched with our T-shirt colours for the session!
@gr0ve.bsky.social
Also myself and Jess unexpectedly matched with our T-shirt colours for the session!
@gr0ve.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Wonderful first session of the BEING ME groups with GROVE on Saturday. We hope that this has helped the young people to begin exploring their own subjective Autistic experience! 😊
Also myself and Jess unexpectedly matched with our T-shirt colours for the session!
@gr0ve.bsky.social
Also myself and Jess unexpectedly matched with our T-shirt colours for the session!
@gr0ve.bsky.social
Replay up on Teo’s page SENDWise Hub and GROVE’s too!
If you're a parent or educator then don't miss Teo from SENDwise Hub chatting to Jess from @gr0ve.bsky.social GROVE Neurodivergent Mentoring & Education live on the SENDwise Hub Facebook page at 8pm today, UK time, to discover support for autistic children & YPs
www.facebook.com/share/1AsHZb...
🧵
www.facebook.com/share/1AsHZb...
🧵
June 8, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Replay up on Teo’s page SENDWise Hub and GROVE’s too!
Reposted by Jess @ GROVE
The government has already responded to this in its usual doublespeak manner, but the petition is still live and could do with a fair few signatures to get to the parliamentary debate level. Does anyone know 13,000 people they could persuade to take a minute to sign it?
The government is considering removing EHCPs for pupils with SEND in mainstream schools.
This is potentially really harmful for every child with SEND in UK.
Please consider signing and sharing.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Shared via:
@spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
This is potentially really harmful for every child with SEND in UK.
Please consider signing and sharing.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Shared via:
@spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
Petition: Retain legal right to assessment and support in education for children with SEND
Support in education is a vital legal right of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We ask the government to commit to maintaining the existing law, so that vulnerable chil...
petition.parliament.uk
June 6, 2025 at 7:56 AM
The government has already responded to this in its usual doublespeak manner, but the petition is still live and could do with a fair few signatures to get to the parliamentary debate level. Does anyone know 13,000 people they could persuade to take a minute to sign it?
FREE 18 PAGE GUIDE - Reasonable Adjustments for Autistic Young People in Maintreams Secondary School (or High School for those outside the UK). Download here: www.gr0ve.org/school-reaso...
June 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
FREE 18 PAGE GUIDE - Reasonable Adjustments for Autistic Young People in Maintreams Secondary School (or High School for those outside the UK). Download here: www.gr0ve.org/school-reaso...
Reposted by Jess @ GROVE
June Newsletter now out!
Links to FREE ebooks, FREE neuro-affirming training, upcoming community events and more!
With updates from @gr0ve.bsky.social , @emergentdivergence.com, @tanyaadkin.bsky.social , @stimpunks.org @yellowladybugs.bsky.social
autisticrealms.kit.com/posts/autist...
Links to FREE ebooks, FREE neuro-affirming training, upcoming community events and more!
With updates from @gr0ve.bsky.social , @emergentdivergence.com, @tanyaadkin.bsky.social , @stimpunks.org @yellowladybugs.bsky.social
autisticrealms.kit.com/posts/autist...
Autistic Realms: Community Events and Updates
autisticrealms.kit.com
June 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
June Newsletter now out!
Links to FREE ebooks, FREE neuro-affirming training, upcoming community events and more!
With updates from @gr0ve.bsky.social , @emergentdivergence.com, @tanyaadkin.bsky.social , @stimpunks.org @yellowladybugs.bsky.social
autisticrealms.kit.com/posts/autist...
Links to FREE ebooks, FREE neuro-affirming training, upcoming community events and more!
With updates from @gr0ve.bsky.social , @emergentdivergence.com, @tanyaadkin.bsky.social , @stimpunks.org @yellowladybugs.bsky.social
autisticrealms.kit.com/posts/autist...
We have some space available in the following groups:
SCIENCE with @fergus.oolong.co.uk and Helen on Mondays 12.30-1.30
DRAMA with Jess and Helen on Thursdays 11-12.
Please email jess@gr0ve.org to discuss or book!
SCIENCE with @fergus.oolong.co.uk and Helen on Mondays 12.30-1.30
DRAMA with Jess and Helen on Thursdays 11-12.
Please email jess@gr0ve.org to discuss or book!
Very excited about GROVE's new online groups for Autistic young people, by Autistic adults!
May 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
We have some space available in the following groups:
SCIENCE with @fergus.oolong.co.uk and Helen on Mondays 12.30-1.30
DRAMA with Jess and Helen on Thursdays 11-12.
Please email jess@gr0ve.org to discuss or book!
SCIENCE with @fergus.oolong.co.uk and Helen on Mondays 12.30-1.30
DRAMA with Jess and Helen on Thursdays 11-12.
Please email jess@gr0ve.org to discuss or book!
Reposted by Jess @ GROVE
I loved creating this blog with Jess Garner from @gr0ve.bsky.social
Discover how Autistic young people experience & can build friendships in ways that honor their unique communication styles & interests. Find out more: https://www.gr0ve.org
https://autisticrealms.com/autistic-young-people-friendships/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
https://autisticrealms.com/autistic-young-people-friendships/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
May 28, 2025 at 10:18 AM
I loved creating this blog with Jess Garner from @gr0ve.bsky.social
Reposted by Jess @ GROVE
Resharing my starter pack of neuro-affirming Autistic advocates, orgs and charities if you are looking for a good list of people to follow
go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC
go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC
May 26, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Resharing my starter pack of neuro-affirming Autistic advocates, orgs and charities if you are looking for a good list of people to follow
go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC
go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC
As well as gaining self-understanding, what are we hoping for with BEING ME?
~ Feeling a sense of belonging.
~ Knowing there is nothing wrong with who they are - in fact they can be proud of being Autistic!
We don’t expect them to remember every word, but we hope these feelings will remain...
~ Feeling a sense of belonging.
~ Knowing there is nothing wrong with who they are - in fact they can be proud of being Autistic!
We don’t expect them to remember every word, but we hope these feelings will remain...
May 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
As well as gaining self-understanding, what are we hoping for with BEING ME?
~ Feeling a sense of belonging.
~ Knowing there is nothing wrong with who they are - in fact they can be proud of being Autistic!
We don’t expect them to remember every word, but we hope these feelings will remain...
~ Feeling a sense of belonging.
~ Knowing there is nothing wrong with who they are - in fact they can be proud of being Autistic!
We don’t expect them to remember every word, but we hope these feelings will remain...