Jade Farrington (she/her)
@jadefarrington.bsky.social
♾️ Disabled, neurodivergent counsellor & rewind trauma therapist
♾️ Ad hoc supervision/consultation for neurodiversity topics
♾️ UK-based online counselling
♾️ Home ed, LGBTQIA+ & ND affirming
♾️ www.linktr.ee/jadefarringtonlaunceston
♾️ Ad hoc supervision/consultation for neurodiversity topics
♾️ UK-based online counselling
♾️ Home ed, LGBTQIA+ & ND affirming
♾️ www.linktr.ee/jadefarringtonlaunceston
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.
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.
January 25, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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.
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.
A steady flow of Autistic neuroaffirming community owners have been contacting me for inclusion in the list I'm creating.
Thank you!
But I'd love more non-Autistic ones too!
Inclusion in the round up is free and it'll be published early February.
Info at substack.com/@jadefarring...
Thank you!
But I'd love more non-Autistic ones too!
Inclusion in the round up is free and it'll be published early February.
Info at substack.com/@jadefarring...
January 21, 2026 at 4:37 PM
A steady flow of Autistic neuroaffirming community owners have been contacting me for inclusion in the list I'm creating.
Thank you!
But I'd love more non-Autistic ones too!
Inclusion in the round up is free and it'll be published early February.
Info at substack.com/@jadefarring...
Thank you!
But I'd love more non-Autistic ones too!
Inclusion in the round up is free and it'll be published early February.
Info at substack.com/@jadefarring...
Do you run a neuroaffirming online community for ND people?
I'd love to hear from you if you'd like it included in a round up which will be published on Substack.
Details at www.facebook.com/share/p/17vn... or substack.com/@jadefarring...
I'm particularly keen to hear from more non-Autistic ones!
I'd love to hear from you if you'd like it included in a round up which will be published on Substack.
Details at www.facebook.com/share/p/17vn... or substack.com/@jadefarring...
I'm particularly keen to hear from more non-Autistic ones!
January 18, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Do you run a neuroaffirming online community for ND people?
I'd love to hear from you if you'd like it included in a round up which will be published on Substack.
Details at www.facebook.com/share/p/17vn... or substack.com/@jadefarring...
I'm particularly keen to hear from more non-Autistic ones!
I'd love to hear from you if you'd like it included in a round up which will be published on Substack.
Details at www.facebook.com/share/p/17vn... or substack.com/@jadefarring...
I'm particularly keen to hear from more non-Autistic ones!
Stacey Innes discusses creating a neuro-affirming community space at Gloucestershire forest school, Children Lead The Way CIC.
It's about creating inclusive educational spaces where every child is heard.
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
It's about creating inclusive educational spaces where every child is heard.
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Spotlight on Creating a Neuro-Affirming Community Space with Stacey Innes of Children Lead The Way
Creating inclusive educational spaces where every child is heard
jadefarrington.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Stacey Innes discusses creating a neuro-affirming community space at Gloucestershire forest school, Children Lead The Way CIC.
It's about creating inclusive educational spaces where every child is heard.
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
It's about creating inclusive educational spaces where every child is heard.
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
I love how the Children Lead The Way C.I.C podcast aims to meet the needs of its listeners by keeping episodes short, and also creating 10-minute highlight reels for those who don't have half an hour to spare.
January 8, 2026 at 2:11 PM
I love how the Children Lead The Way C.I.C podcast aims to meet the needs of its listeners by keeping episodes short, and also creating 10-minute highlight reels for those who don't have half an hour to spare.
Rowena Mahmud responds to Courtney Freedman-Thompson's focus on reclaiming the body with a dive into neuroqueering trapeze
Rowena is a therapist who researches movement pathways on trapeze & how this parallels with neural pathways in emotional processing
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Rowena is a therapist who researches movement pathways on trapeze & how this parallels with neural pathways in emotional processing
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Spotlight on Neuroqueering Trapeze with Rowena Mahmud of Fledge Psychotherapy
Subverting neuronormativity and interweaving monotropic flow to find ways to thrive
jadefarrington.substack.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Rowena Mahmud responds to Courtney Freedman-Thompson's focus on reclaiming the body with a dive into neuroqueering trapeze
Rowena is a therapist who researches movement pathways on trapeze & how this parallels with neural pathways in emotional processing
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Rowena is a therapist who researches movement pathways on trapeze & how this parallels with neural pathways in emotional processing
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Launching online communities for Autistic and otherwise neurodivergent people seems to be a bit of a thing at the moment.
Or maybe it's just my algorithm...
Have you noticed any? Which are your favourites?
Or maybe it's just my algorithm...
Have you noticed any? Which are your favourites?
January 6, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Launching online communities for Autistic and otherwise neurodivergent people seems to be a bit of a thing at the moment.
Or maybe it's just my algorithm...
Have you noticed any? Which are your favourites?
Or maybe it's just my algorithm...
Have you noticed any? Which are your favourites?
How can you listen to your body when the world is insisting you push through and just get on with it?
Natasha Leahy introduces us to Somatic Wintering: A non-pathologising, compassionate way of honouring periods of withdrawal, fatigue & deep restoration.
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Natasha Leahy introduces us to Somatic Wintering: A non-pathologising, compassionate way of honouring periods of withdrawal, fatigue & deep restoration.
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Spotlight on Somatic Wintering: Listening to the Body When the World Wants Us to Push with Natasha Leahy of Karuna Therapeutic Services
A body-led invitation to soften into the season
jadefarrington.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
How can you listen to your body when the world is insisting you push through and just get on with it?
Natasha Leahy introduces us to Somatic Wintering: A non-pathologising, compassionate way of honouring periods of withdrawal, fatigue & deep restoration.
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Natasha Leahy introduces us to Somatic Wintering: A non-pathologising, compassionate way of honouring periods of withdrawal, fatigue & deep restoration.
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
NEW article: David Gray-Hammond and I have published the first in a series discussing the impact of neuronormativity on mental health services, and the great harm this can cause neurodivergent people.
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/normativit...
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/normativit...
Normativity In Mind: A Beginning
Exploring The Relationship Between Mental Health Care And Neuronormativity
jadefarrington.substack.com
December 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
NEW article: David Gray-Hammond and I have published the first in a series discussing the impact of neuronormativity on mental health services, and the great harm this can cause neurodivergent people.
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/normativit...
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/normativit...
A new series exploring neuronormativity and mental health.
It's available to anyone who is a paid subscriber to my or David's Substack.
jadefarrington.substack.com
It's available to anyone who is a paid subscriber to my or David's Substack.
jadefarrington.substack.com
Here is a new series by myself and @jadefarrington.bsky.social that will be exploring neuronormativity in mental health care.
This is a paywalled article, I hope that people find value in it.
We started by interviewing each other.
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/normativit...
This is a paywalled article, I hope that people find value in it.
We started by interviewing each other.
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/normativit...
Normativity In Mind: A Beginning
Exploring The Relationship Between Mental Health Care And Neuronormativity
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 11:36 AM
A new series exploring neuronormativity and mental health.
It's available to anyone who is a paid subscriber to my or David's Substack.
jadefarrington.substack.com
It's available to anyone who is a paid subscriber to my or David's Substack.
jadefarrington.substack.com
NEW article: Courtney Freedman-Thompson explores the effort of pretending we're fine and reconnecting with the body.
She explains the signals it sends us as our somatic experience and language of the body - challenging alexithymia as pathologisation.
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
She explains the signals it sends us as our somatic experience and language of the body - challenging alexithymia as pathologisation.
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Spotlight on Reclaiming Our Bodies with Courtney Freedman-Thompson of Chameleon Coaching
Unmasking Begins in the Body: How Reclaiming Our Felt Sense Opens the Door to Authenticity and Collective Change
jadefarrington.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
NEW article: Courtney Freedman-Thompson explores the effort of pretending we're fine and reconnecting with the body.
She explains the signals it sends us as our somatic experience and language of the body - challenging alexithymia as pathologisation.
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
She explains the signals it sends us as our somatic experience and language of the body - challenging alexithymia as pathologisation.
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
An awesome opportunity for some in-person Autistic community for those in or near London thanks to @theautisticcoach.bsky.social
Fully inclusive pricing, including free tickets!
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/the-autist...
Fully inclusive pricing, including free tickets!
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/the-autist...
The Autistic Coach is coming to London this January - and you're invited!
Navigating autistic meltdowns, shutdowns, and burnout + Q&A
jadefarrington.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
An awesome opportunity for some in-person Autistic community for those in or near London thanks to @theautisticcoach.bsky.social
Fully inclusive pricing, including free tickets!
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/the-autist...
Fully inclusive pricing, including free tickets!
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/the-autist...
Reposted by Jade Farrington (she/her)
A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas returns for the 2025 holiday season - and it’s a bumper 78 pages!
With many thanks to our community member @jadefarrington.bsky.social & to everyone who contributed!
Download your copy here:
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/download-t...
With many thanks to our community member @jadefarrington.bsky.social & to everyone who contributed!
Download your copy here:
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/download-t...
December 11, 2025 at 10:40 AM
A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas returns for the 2025 holiday season - and it’s a bumper 78 pages!
With many thanks to our community member @jadefarrington.bsky.social & to everyone who contributed!
Download your copy here:
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/download-t...
With many thanks to our community member @jadefarrington.bsky.social & to everyone who contributed!
Download your copy here:
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/download-t...
NEW article: Why play matters more than you think for AAC use.
Thanks to Tom McDonald of AAC and Me, Specialist AAC Support for diving into the importance of playing for developing effective use of augmentative and alternative communication!
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Thanks to Tom McDonald of AAC and Me, Specialist AAC Support for diving into the importance of playing for developing effective use of augmentative and alternative communication!
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
December 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
NEW article: Why play matters more than you think for AAC use.
Thanks to Tom McDonald of AAC and Me, Specialist AAC Support for diving into the importance of playing for developing effective use of augmentative and alternative communication!
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Thanks to Tom McDonald of AAC and Me, Specialist AAC Support for diving into the importance of playing for developing effective use of augmentative and alternative communication!
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Delving Into the Complexity of Unmasking Safely is now available to read and download at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-in... and payhip.com/b/dWiXD
Find out what Autistic Masking really is; why we do it; how to start unmasking; & why it's not that simple!
@autisticbooks.bsky.social
Find out what Autistic Masking really is; why we do it; how to start unmasking; & why it's not that simple!
@autisticbooks.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Delving Into the Complexity of Unmasking Safely is now available to read and download at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-in... and payhip.com/b/dWiXD
Find out what Autistic Masking really is; why we do it; how to start unmasking; & why it's not that simple!
@autisticbooks.bsky.social
Find out what Autistic Masking really is; why we do it; how to start unmasking; & why it's not that simple!
@autisticbooks.bsky.social
I always find it amazing seeing my ebooks lined up with such big-name publications!
A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas is free from jadefarrington.substack.com/p/download-t...
A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas is free from jadefarrington.substack.com/p/download-t...
December 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I always find it amazing seeing my ebooks lined up with such big-name publications!
A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas is free from jadefarrington.substack.com/p/download-t...
A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas is free from jadefarrington.substack.com/p/download-t...
Reposted by Jade Farrington (she/her)
Books about autism or with Autistic main characters, written by Autistic authors — published November 2025!
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#AutismBooks #AutisticAuthor #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #BookSky
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#AutismBooks #AutisticAuthor #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #BookSky
December 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Books about autism or with Autistic main characters, written by Autistic authors — published November 2025!
🧵
#AutismBooks #AutisticAuthor #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #BookSky
🧵
#AutismBooks #AutisticAuthor #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #BookSky
In reality, this is just a tiny part of it. Most masking is unconscious, and is about projecting acceptability. It may even involve acting 'more' Autistic!
So why is this misconception harmful?
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So why is this misconception harmful?
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December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In reality, this is just a tiny part of it. Most masking is unconscious, and is about projecting acceptability. It may even involve acting 'more' Autistic!
So why is this misconception harmful?
🧵
So why is this misconception harmful?
🧵
The holidays can be a difficult time for many ND people.
That's why we created A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas - free for everyone to download.
Join us for a relaxed, cosy & low demand online Xmas event in aid of Autistic Inclusive Meets.
www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-hol...
That's why we created A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas - free for everyone to download.
Join us for a relaxed, cosy & low demand online Xmas event in aid of Autistic Inclusive Meets.
www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-hol...
Winter Holiday Community Event: In Support of Autistic Inclusive Meets
Eventbrite - Laura Hellfeld, Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting presents Winter Holiday Community Event: In Support of Autistic Inclusive Meets - Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - Find event and ticket infor...
www.eventbrite.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The holidays can be a difficult time for many ND people.
That's why we created A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas - free for everyone to download.
Join us for a relaxed, cosy & low demand online Xmas event in aid of Autistic Inclusive Meets.
www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-hol...
That's why we created A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas - free for everyone to download.
Join us for a relaxed, cosy & low demand online Xmas event in aid of Autistic Inclusive Meets.
www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-hol...
Reposted by Jade Farrington (she/her)
Jade Farrington and I have published a new piece exploring #Autisticmasking and what 'unmasking' safely actually involves.
It brings together research, context and practical reflections often missing from mainstream discussions.
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-in...
It brings together research, context and practical reflections often missing from mainstream discussions.
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-in...
November 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Jade Farrington and I have published a new piece exploring #Autisticmasking and what 'unmasking' safely actually involves.
It brings together research, context and practical reflections often missing from mainstream discussions.
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-in...
It brings together research, context and practical reflections often missing from mainstream discussions.
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-in...
🎉 TWO FREEBIES FOR YOU! 🎊
🎄 A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas second edition: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/download-t...
🎭 Delving Into the Complexity of Unmasking Safely: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-in...
🎄 A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas second edition: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/download-t...
🎭 Delving Into the Complexity of Unmasking Safely: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-in...
November 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
🎉 TWO FREEBIES FOR YOU! 🎊
🎄 A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas second edition: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/download-t...
🎭 Delving Into the Complexity of Unmasking Safely: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-in...
🎄 A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas second edition: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/download-t...
🎭 Delving Into the Complexity of Unmasking Safely: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-in...
If the festive period can be a difficult time for you, come and join us online on Wednesday for a cosy and relaxed community event.
Run by neurodivergent people for ND people and allies.
Details and tickets at open.substack.com/pub/jadefarr...
Run by neurodivergent people for ND people and allies.
Details and tickets at open.substack.com/pub/jadefarr...
Online Winter Holiday Community Event
Join me on Wednesday, December 3rd from 6.30 to 8.30pm
open.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
If the festive period can be a difficult time for you, come and join us online on Wednesday for a cosy and relaxed community event.
Run by neurodivergent people for ND people and allies.
Details and tickets at open.substack.com/pub/jadefarr...
Run by neurodivergent people for ND people and allies.
Details and tickets at open.substack.com/pub/jadefarr...
NEW article: Delving Into the Complexity of Unmasking Safely offers insights from the webinar @kieranrose.bsky.social and I ran on Autistic masking.
🎭 What is it really?
🤔 Why do we do it?
🛑 Can we safely stop?
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-in...
🎭 What is it really?
🤔 Why do we do it?
🛑 Can we safely stop?
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-in...
November 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
NEW article: Delving Into the Complexity of Unmasking Safely offers insights from the webinar @kieranrose.bsky.social and I ran on Autistic masking.
🎭 What is it really?
🤔 Why do we do it?
🛑 Can we safely stop?
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-in...
🎭 What is it really?
🤔 Why do we do it?
🛑 Can we safely stop?
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-in...
Reposted by Jade Farrington (she/her)
Unauthorised Absence Film 🎥🚸
Parents & Schools in a SEND Crisis - children & families harmed by education policy
Please make a pledge to support this film and please share this content with anyone else who might be able to support and/or donate
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nat...
Parents & Schools in a SEND Crisis - children & families harmed by education policy
Please make a pledge to support this film and please share this content with anyone else who might be able to support and/or donate
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nat...
Unauthorised Absence 🎥🚸 Parents & Schools in a SEND Crisis
From lived experience to national action, Jo’s script inspires empathy & change for SEND children & families harmed by education policy
www.kickstarter.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Unauthorised Absence Film 🎥🚸
Parents & Schools in a SEND Crisis - children & families harmed by education policy
Please make a pledge to support this film and please share this content with anyone else who might be able to support and/or donate
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nat...
Parents & Schools in a SEND Crisis - children & families harmed by education policy
Please make a pledge to support this film and please share this content with anyone else who might be able to support and/or donate
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nat...
Wow! Just received a message from someone who's read A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas & wants to send it to 1000s of parents & professionals in their newsletter 🥰
The answer was 'Yes please!' This is a free community resource so please share so long as it isn't altered or sold.
The answer was 'Yes please!' This is a free community resource so please share so long as it isn't altered or sold.
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Wow! Just received a message from someone who's read A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas & wants to send it to 1000s of parents & professionals in their newsletter 🥰
The answer was 'Yes please!' This is a free community resource so please share so long as it isn't altered or sold.
The answer was 'Yes please!' This is a free community resource so please share so long as it isn't altered or sold.