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Jade Farrington (she/her)
@jadefarrington.bsky.social
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♾️ 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
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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.

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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
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January 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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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.

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Normativity In Mind: A Beginning
Exploring The Relationship Between Mental Health Care And Neuronormativity
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December 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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A new series exploring neuronormativity and mental health.

It's available to anyone who is a paid subscriber to my or David's Substack.

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emergentdivergence.com David Gray-Hammond (He/Him) @emergentdivergence.com · 14d
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.

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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
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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.

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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
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December 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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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!

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The Autistic Coach is coming to London this January - and you're invited!
Navigating autistic meltdowns, shutdowns, and burnout + Q&A
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December 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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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:

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A promotional graphic for “A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas,” supported by Thriving Autistic. The top section has a gold background with the Thriving Autistic logo and text thanking Jade Farrington and contributors. The main section has a black background with large text reading “A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas – Ditch the expectations and meet your needs.” On the left is an image of a tablet displaying the ebook cover, which features colorful text and festive icons. To the right are sample pages showing topics like connection, embracing difference, nativity plays, and new environments. Text on the right advertises the free expanded second-edition ebook with 78 pages of insights and tips from neurodivergent people, available at jadefarrington.substack.com.
December 11, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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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!

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Spotlight on Play with AAC with Tim McDonald of AAC and Me Why play matters more than we think Jade's Neurodiversity Newsletter jadefarrington.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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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!

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Delving Into the Complexity of Unmasking Safely ebook cover
December 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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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...
December 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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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
Graphic with text at the top stating Autism Books by Autistic Authors. Published November 2025. In the centre is a collage of book covers, tilted on an angle. Each book is listed in detail in the subsequent graphics and text. At the bottom is the text The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project @AutisticBooks. In the bottom corner is a small logo with colourful books and a small plant either side.
December 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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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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There's a harmful myth that Autistic masking is about appearing neurotypical. https://jadefarrington.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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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.

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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...
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November 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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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.

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November 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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🎉 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...
🎉 TWO FREEBIES FOR YOU! 🎊 🎄 A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas second edition is a 78-page ebook featuring dozens of neurodivergent advocates, parents and professionals. It's packed with ideas and validation for a festive season that works for you. https://jadefarrington.substack.com/p/download-the-2nd-edition-of-a-community 🎭 Delving Into the Complexity of Unmasking Safely takes an in depth look at what Autistic masking really is, why we do it, whether it's safe to unmask, and how to go about it https://jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-into-the-complexity-of-unmasking
November 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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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...
Online Winter Holiday Community Event
Join me on Wednesday, December 3rd from 6.30 to 8.30pm
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November 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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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?

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Delving Into the Complexity of Unmasking Safely
November 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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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

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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
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November 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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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.
A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas https://jadefarrington.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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It is 2025 - we really shouldn't need a petition for this!

Require schools to let children use the toilet at all times in the school day.
Do not lock toilets so that they aren’t accessible during certain times of the day.

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Petition: Require schools to let children use the toilet at all times in the school day
Make it mandatory for schools to allow students to go to the toilet at all times throughout the school day when they need to and do not lock toilets so that they aren’t accessible during certain times...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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🎁 If you got a copy this morning, I'd love to know what you think!
A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas Ditch the expectations and meet your needs Free ebook now available Get it free at https://jadefarrington.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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A neurodivergent Christmas looks a bit different, so dozens of ND people have made a FREE 78-page ebook

A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas 2nd ed shares tips & validation to help you ditch the expectations and meet your needs

Sub @ jadefarrington.substack.com to get it tomorrow.
Lazy way to win at Christmas decorating. Picture shows Yoda with a light saber surrounded by deflated Christmas decorations.
November 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Today is the last day to register to receive the 2nd edition of A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas!

It's 78 pages and completely free. Enter your email at jadefarrington.substack.com and it'll land in your inbox tomorrow.

It's absolutely packed with tips & validation!
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November 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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3 days until the 2nd edition of A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas is released!

It clocked in at 78 pages, & is currently with wonderful proof readers inc @gr0ve.bsky.social & @autisticrealms.bsky.social

It's FREE & will be sent to all subscribed at jadefarrington.substack.com
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November 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Just 4 days until the expanded and updated 2nd edition of A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas is released!

It's completely free and features contributions from dozens of neurodivergent people.

Enter your email at jadefarrington.substack.com to receive your copy on November 6th.
A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas Expanded & Updated Second Edition 4 days to go! Enter your email at https://jadefarrington.substack.com to receive it free on November 6th
November 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Autism Non-Fiction books written by Autistic authors. Published October 2025.
Graphic with text Autism Non-Fiction by Autistic Authors. Published October 2025. Displays the book covers for: - The Autism-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and the Fourth Trimester by Aimee Grant - Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children Recovering from Abuse: A practical resource for anyone working with young victim-survivors by Susy Ridout. Illustrated by Lulu Panatti Reeve - Could I Really Be Autistic? Your First Steps to Self-Discovery by Sarah Hendrickx and Jess Hendrickx - Side Questing to Your Destination: Enjoying a Life in Line with Your Values by Jade Farrington - Out in the Spectrum: Stories, Articles, and Recipes For Autistic Adults by Autistic Adults edited by Akosua Ann Brown with contributions from Owen Bryan, Scott R. Dawson, Ciara Freeman, Justin Humphreys, Corey Kearns, Eric Lauder, Katherine Layne, Brianna Longhenry, Jackie McMillan, Justin Milner, Elliot Smith, Wayman Edward Sole, and Robert Williams - I Want Dopamine for Dinner: Maximalist Vegan and Gluten-Free Recipes with Neurodivergent, Grumpy Gut + Disability Considerations by Phoebe Thorburn - Authentic Voices: An Australian Perspective on Neurodiversity in the Performing Arts edited by Robert Lewis and Dan Graham
November 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM