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Thriving Autistic
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Neuro-Affirmative, non-profit by & for the Autistic & Neurodivergent community dedicated to advancing the human rights of #ActuallyAutistic & otherwise #Neurodivergent people
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Aged 18-24years?
Newly Identified Autistic, or maybe you have clients you'd like to refer to our Discovery Programme?

6 weeks starting 18th Feb 2026
Neuro-affirming
Find out more about your Autistic identity
Build community support
Funded spaces available

thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...
February 6, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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Are you a neurodivergent neuro-affirmative advocate who specialises in workplace settings?
We have lots of requests for support.
Feel free to join our free directory to list your services so we can signpost members of our community
neurodivergentpractitioners.org
A promotional graphic with a dark blue background reads, “Can you help? We are looking for: Neurodivergent Neuro-Affirmative Advocates Who Specialise in Workplace Advocacy.” Below the text, a photo shows three adults in a workplace meeting, one woman speaking while holding papers and two colleagues listening. The Thriving Autistic logo appears in the bottom right corner.
February 4, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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Research Reshare!
Wain, D. et. al., (2026) Transitioning in and out of autistic flow: A qualitative study presenting a non-pathologising approach to neurodivergent wellbeing and conceptualising autistic ways of being in clinical and therapeutic settings.
kar.kent.ac.uk/112495/

#flow #monotropism
Blue and gold graphic titled “Research Reshare” with the Thriving Autistic infinity logo. Title reads: “Transitioning In And Out Of Autistic Flow (Wain et al., 2026).” Quote states that autistic flow theory offers opportunities for interventions that promote autistic thriving and support psychotherapeutic approaches that embrace autistic ways of being. Full academic citation appears in small text at the bottom. Blue and gold slide titled “Research Reshare” with the Thriving Autistic logo. Heading: “Transitioning In And Out Of Autistic Flow (Wain et al., 2026).” Subheading: “Three Themes.” Bullet points explain that (1) flow supports autistic wellbeing and regulation, (2) monotropic attention, sensory sensitivity and repetitive behaviours can intensify experiences of flow and non-flow, and (3) predictability supports feeling safe enough to enter flow. Academic citation shown at bottom. Blue and gold slide titled “Research Reshare” with Thriving Autistic logo. Heading: “Transitioning In And Out Of Autistic Flow (Wain et al., 2026).” Quote explains that autistic flow is adaptive, enriching and self-regulatory, supporting emotional and sensory regulation, reducing anxiety, and improving life management. Full reference text appears at the bottom. Blue and gold slide titled “Research Reshare” with Thriving Autistic logo. Heading: “Transitioning In And Out Of Autistic Flow (Wain et al., 2026).” Quote highlights the role of the environment in enabling or inhibiting access to flow, and the importance of predictability, sensory engagement, and uninterrupted immersion for supporting sustained autistic flow and quality of life. Full academic citation shown at bottom.
January 29, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Are you aged 18-24years?
Newly Identified Autistic?
Join our Discovery Programme

We now have spaces available on our cohort starting weekly Wednesday 18th Feb 7-8.45pm (UK/Irish time)

Fully funded for Irish citizens, sliding scale of fees for others

thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...
Promotional graphic with a dark blue background reading “Aged 18–24 years? Newly Identified Autistic? Join our Discovery Programme.” Subtext says “A 6 week neuro-affirming course. Find out more about your Autistic identity. Build community support,” with the website “www.thrivingautistic.org.” Below the text is a photo of a diverse group of young adults smiling with their arms around each other outdoors. The Thriving Autistic logo appears in the bottom right corner.
January 28, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Delighted to share that we have a new free resource with lots of signposting and resources for Autistic Elders
Check it out:
thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...
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January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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We are delighted to be joining Neuroconvergence at their fully booked Neuroconvene event this weekend.
To find out more, join in and add yourself to the waiting list check out
www.neuroconvergence.ie/neuroconvene...
Promotional poster for NeuroConvene, showing a group of people in discussion at tables against a dark blue background. Large text reads “Make your voice heard!” and “Fully booked – waiting list open.” Event details: NeuroConvene, Saturday 24 January, 1pm–4pm, Astra Hall, UCD Student Centre, Dublin 4. Additional text says it’s a free event creating space for the neurodivergent community to connect, collaborate, and be heard, with a call to join the waiting list at neuroconvergence.ie.
January 19, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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Research Request Share:

Seeking Autistic professionals qualified to teach mindfulness-based approaches for an interview study.

Are you:
Autistic or AuDHD (self-identified)?
Qualified to teach a mindfulness-based approach?
Aged 18 years or over?

More info: Emily on mlc22xxy@bangor.ac.uk
Research opportunity: Autistic Mindfulness Teachers Study Researchers at the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice (CMRP, Bangor University) seek autistic professionals qualified to teach mindfulness-based approaches for an interview study. Are you: (1) Autistic or AuDHD (self-identified)? (2) Qualified to teach a mindfulness-based approach? (3) Aged 18 years or over? Are you an autistic professional who has successfully completed teacher training in a mindfulness-based approach such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)? We are interested in your experiences of teacher training and working with contemporary mindfulness curricula. The interview can be done via zoom or completed in writing in your own time. The interviewer will be a late-diagnosed neurodivergent researcher. To receive an info sheet, please email Emily on mlc22xxy@bangor.ac.uk. This project has been reviewed & approved by the University of Bangor Ethics Committee Ref 1168.
January 14, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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Are you aged 18-24years?
Newly Identified Autistic?
Join our Discovery Programme

We now have spaces available on our cohort starting weekly Wednesday 18th Feb 7-8.45pm (UK/Irish time)

Fully funded for Irish citizens, sliding scale of fees for others

www.thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...
Promotional graphic with a dark blue background reading “Aged 18–24 years? Newly Identified Autistic? Join our Discovery Programme.” Subtext says “A 6 week neuro-affirming course. Find out more about your Autistic identity. Build community support,” with the website “www.thrivingautistic.org.” Below the text is a photo of a diverse group of young adults smiling with their arms around each other outdoors. The Thriving Autistic logo appears in the bottom right corner.
January 7, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Happy 2026!
A great time to discover more about your Autistic identity!
Join our Discovery Course - Spaces available for Jan, Feb & March.
Fully funded for Irish Citizens thanks to Rethink Ireland - subsidised for international participants
Find out more: www.thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...
January 5, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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Wishing you all a Happy New Year and a thriving year ahead!
January 1, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Many thanks for all your support this year & for being a part of our growing neuro-affirming community for Autistic & neurodivergent people

Our office is closed 19th Dec - 5th January

Check out our resources & support
www.thrivingautistic.org

Wishing you all the best for the Holiday Season!
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December 18, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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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:

jadefarrington.substack.com/p/download-t...
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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UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025

Theme: Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress

Progress happens when Autistic & disabled people are centred, valued & resourced to thrive.

Find out how we may be able to support you:
www.thrivingautistic.org
A graphic for the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities, dated 3rd December 2025. The top section has white text on a dark blue background. Below, a gold box contains the message “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress,” followed by supportive text about centring and resourcing Autistic and disabled people. At the bottom is the Thriving Autistic logo featuring an infinity symbol above the organisation’s name.
December 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Research Request for Participants
@michelleldodd.bsky.social is looking for participants for a study on how people connect during online conversations.
Find out more
Fill in a short form using the link or QR code ntupsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Email michelle.dodd2023@my.ntu.ac.uk
Poster for a study on online conversations. The poster has a golden background with small icons of laptops showing speech and thought bubbles. Text reads: “Are you aged 18+, based in the UK and fluent in English? We’re looking for participants for a study on how people connect during online conversations. You’ll complete questionnaires, have up to two 10-minute chats with other participants and receive up to £7.50. We welcome neurodivergent people (e.g. autism, ADHD). You’ll need: a stable internet connection, Microsoft Teams (on a computer or laptop), and a private, quiet space. Interested? Fill in a short form using the link or QR code https://ntupsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b8jOVXTSVDRSKV0 or email michelle.dodd2023@my.ntu.ac.uk.” The Nottingham Trent University logo, a rainbow infinity symbol, and a QR code are displayed.
November 28, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Research Request for Participants
Aim
To identify cyber safety (online safeguarding) concerns for autistic adults in Ireland. To identify benefits of the online world to autistic accessibility. To inform policy recommendations for digital inclusion of autistic adults.
Email
melanie.gruben@mtu.ie
A white flyer has blue geometric patterns as a decorative border. Text reads: Join our research on online habits of autistic adults. Who: autistic adults residing in the Republic of Ireland, inclusive of self-identified autistics. What: interview with questions shared ahead of time. Where: on MS Teams video, audio or by email. When: Winter 2025/2026. Why: to learn more about how autistics interact with the web.
November 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Our founder & CEO @taraodk.bsky.social, alongside Davida Hartman will be joining The Psychological Society of Ireland today to present on the topic of "Adapting to a Neurodiversity Affirmative Paradigm in Clinical Practice"

Find out more:

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A promotional poster from the Division of Educational Psychology titled "Autumn Series." It lists three free online talks with dates, titles, and speakers. The first talk on 24 September is "ADHD Today: Research, Evidence and Practice" by Dr Charlotte Kerr. The second talk on 7 October is "Dyslexia Assessment and Evidence Based Interventions, Where are we Now?" by Donald Ewing. The third talk on 26 November is "Adapting to a Neurodiversity Affirmative Paradigm in Clinical Practice" by Davida Hartman and Tara O'Donnell-Killen. The logo of The Psychological Society of Ireland is at the bottom.
November 26, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Join Our Global Directory!

We are expanding our international network of:
✨ Coaches
✨ Therapists
✨ Counsellors
✨ Consultants
✨ Advocates
✨ Disability / Benefit Consultants
… and more!

Find out more and register here:
neurodivergentpractitioners.org
Graphic with the heading 'Join Our Global Directory' on a dark blue background. Text invites neurodivergent, neuro-affirmative practitioners—including coaches, therapists, counsellors, disability/benefit consultants, and advocates—to join a global network. Along the bottom, colorful stylized human figures, including a wheelchair user, hold hands in a rainbow spectrum. Below them is the Thriving Autistic logo featuring a gold infinity symbol and the words 'Thriving Autistic
November 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Research Reshare!
Toward Neurodiversity-affirming Language for ADHD.
"Neurodiversity-informed language may reduce stigma, support epistemic justice & create a more meaningful understanding of ADHD."
From:
@ejfriedel.bsky.social & team
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
A graphic with a dark blue header reading “Research Reshare” above the Thriving Autistic logo. The main section shows a two-column table comparing “Neurodiversity-affirming preference” vs. “Deficit-based language to avoid.” Rows include preferred terms such as “person with ADHD/ADHDer,” “neurodivergent,” “ADHD traits,” and “attention differences,” contrasted with deficit-based terms like “suffers from ADHD,” “neurodevelopmental disorder,” “ADHD symptoms,” and “attention deficit.” A citation and link appear at the bottom.
November 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Research Reshare!
Toward Neurodiversity-affirming Language for ADHD.
"Neurodiversity-informed language may reduce stigma, support epistemic justice & create a more meaningful understanding of ADHD."
From:
@ejfriedel.bsky.social & team
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
A graphic with a dark blue header reading “Research Reshare” and the Thriving Autistic logo. The gold background contains the heading “Reflective Questions When Discussing ADHD” followed by four bolded questions with short explanations: positionality and process, biases and framing, meaning and precision, and consequences and responsibility. The research citation and link appear at the bottom.
November 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Research Reshare!
Toward Neurodiversity-affirming Language for ADHD.
"Neurodiversity-informed language may reduce stigma, support epistemic justice & create a more meaningful understanding of ADHD."
From:
@ejfriedel.bsky.social & team
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
A graphic with a dark blue header reading “Research Reshare” above the Thriving Autistic logo. Below, on a gold background, a quotation says: “Language shapes how ADHD is understood and how society treats people…. Neurodiversity-informed language may reduce stigma, support epistemic justice, and create a more meaningful understanding of ADHD.” At the bottom is the full research citation and link.
November 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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We're a global, neurodivergent-led community of practice. We support Autistic & other neurodivergent people.

We offer affirming & ethical training, resources & community events. We have an international directory of neurodivergent practitioners.

Please leave a review if we've helped you
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November 17, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Alice Wong reminded us that community space matters;

"Community is magic. Community is power. Community is resistance."

May Alice’s memory live on in our shared work, our collective flourishing, and our commitment to freedom and dignity for all.

www.thrivingautistic.org/solidarity/
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November 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Write So! Are a small group of Autistic Irish adults who gather weekly to write together.

We are sharing their poster and a welcome for anyone who may be interested in joining.

Creative Writing group for Autistic Adults

Tuesdays at 10:30 am on Zoom

More info: writeso.signup@gmail.com
blue poster with a white cloud illustration containing the words “Write So!” in playful black bubble letters. A yellow pencil with a pink eraser rests against the cloud. Smaller white cloud shapes are scattered down the page. The text reads: “Creative Writing group for Autistic Adults. Tuesdays at 10:30 am on Zoom. For more information please contact: writeso.signup@gmail.com . Closing date for applications November 25th.
November 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Call for Participants

Are you a Healthcare Professional or an Educator supporting an Autistic Child in the UK?

Improving support services to Autistic children and their families, identifying the barriers influencing service provision.

Take part here: unioflincoln.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey...
Seeking Participants: UK-Based Healthcare Professionals and Educators Supporting Autistic Children. We’re conducting a research study to explore the facilitators and barriers professionals face when providing services to autistic children and their families in the UK. If you’re a: GP, Health Visitor, Paediatrician Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Speech and Language Therapist SENCO, Educational Psychologist SEND Teaching Assistant or Teacher :point_right: Your Voice Matters! Your insights will help shape better resources and support for autistic families across the UK. :brain: What’s Involved? Join a 1-hour online focus group Optionally take part in a 45-minute individual interview Receive a £10 Amazon voucher as a thank-you :link: Take part here: https://lnkd.in/ecGvSgpW Let’s work together to improve services and support for autistic children and their families across the UK. :purple_heart: For more information, contact: Anum Farooq, PhD Candidate - Lead Researcher, University of Lincoln (UoL) – FAnum@lincoln.ac.uk Valentina Sclafani – Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychology UoL – VSclafani@lincoln.ac.uk Rachael Mason – Senior Lecturer in Health and Social Care UoL – RMason@lincoln.ac.uk Niko Kargas– Associate Professor in Psychology, United Arab Emirates University For any ethical concerns or suggestions, you may contact ethics@lincoln.ac.uk.
November 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Research Request - Call for Participants:

"This research examines the identity, social relationships, and employment experiences of autistic and/or ADHD cisgender women, non-binary queer feminised people, and trans women, aged between 40-60, living in Ireland.

Email alexa.macdermot@ucdconnect.ie
A purple and orange tile with the UCD logo and text bubbles. It reads research participants needed. Autistic and or ADHD. Professional or self-identified autism ADHD is valid and accepted. Cisgender women. Non-binary people who are often misgendered as women. Trans women. 40-60 years old. Living in Ireland for 5 or more years. Non-speaking welcome. Open-access research. Autistic researcher led. Objectives to examine identity, social relationships, and employment. For more information email alexa.macdermot@ucdconnect.ie. Your identity is kept private throughout. Sensory and disablity accommodations are available during interviews.
November 13, 2025 at 9:52 AM