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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

It was great to launch Here Together (our new Train the Trainer programme at @ausometraining.bsky.social) this week. We had wonderful professionals based in the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Dubai and Australia join our first cohort. Very excited for this course to make a global impact in schools. ☺️

Image of Scott’s laptop sitting on a laptop stand displaying a cover slide from the Here Together course.

‘Here Together

Neurodivergences in the classroom

Slide pack 1.5

Copyright 2026 AUsome Training Ltd.’

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Very grateful to be nominated for this years National Diversity Awards in the Positive Role Model for Disability category. If you would like to vote for me I’ll leave the link below. 😊

National Diversity Awards 2026

Headline Sponsor

HSBC UK

Congratulations

Scott Neilson

You have been nominated for the 2026

Positive Role Model Award for Disability

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

My next Train the Trainer cohort of Cothú starts on the 3rd February. This is a beautiful course for anyone who supports parents of Autistic children. Further information in the video. 😊 @ausometraining.bsky.social youtu.be/_kA4mVF4PPA?...

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Supporting parents of Autistic children - the Autistic Way

YouTube video by AUsome Training

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Looking forward to joining Neurokindred's FREE community Event with @laurahellfeld.bsky.social & @autisticallyscott.bsky.social through my work with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social Monday 6th Oct Creating safe spaces for Autistic people Tickets: neurokindred.com/creating-saf...

neurokindred.com

Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People: Everyday Practices for Individuals and Organisations – Neurokindred

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Looking forward to myself and @laurahellfeld.bsky.social having this interview in October with @autangel.bsky.social on ‘Creating a Safe Autistic Space’. Further information below on how to join. 😊

Creating a Safe Autistic Space

In conversation with Laura Hellfeld and Scott Neilson

Monday 6th October 18:30 - 19:30

AutAngel

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Last week I delivered a session to teachers who are involved with North Lanarkshire Council’s Active Schools programme. Thank you to Active Schools for inviting me back for the 3rd year in a row! 😊

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Thank you to @jadefarrington.bsky.social for asking me to contribute to their spotlight series with an article on creating safe spaces for Autistic and otherwise Neurodivergent people. 🙂 You can read this on Jade’s Substack.

Spotlight on Creating Safe Spaces with Scott Neilson of Autistically Scott

How to build safe environments for Autistic and otherwise Neurodiverhent people

JadeFarrington.substack.com

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Autistic Revolution @ar-2024.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

HOME | Autistic Revolution www.autistic-revolution.com We're so excited to share our new website with you. Shifting paradigms one story at a time @kmunday.bsky.social @autisticallyscott.bsky.social @laurahellfeld.bsky.social @drjenniferhuffman.bsky.social

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

This wonderful eBook was created to support Palestine. This can be accessed via providing donations to charities that are supporting the people of Gaza. An audio version of the eBook is also available. Further details below on how to donate.

‘Ways of Being, Knowing & Doing An Anthology for Neurodivergent-informed Practice

Send proof of donation to NDebooklet@outlook.com’

The eBook is highlighted in the centre of the graphic. Various charities supporting Gaza are listed with QR codes underneath them.

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Please consider signing this petition. The legal rights of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are under threat in England. Read about it: www.saveourchildrensrights.org.uk Sign here: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

saveourchildrensrights.org.uk

Protect the law for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities

The legal rights of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are under threat. We must act now.

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Below is some feedback that I have received from my training sessions this year. I’m very privileged to work with a variety of organisations and I’m excited for what’s coming up in the second half of the year. :)

Training Feedback 2025

“Scott was exceptional and in making the material relative to everyone in the room, to help them speak about their own experiences to help build on understanding.”

“I really enjoyed all aspects of the course, very informative. Scott was great and very approachable and helped me understand.”

Training Feedback 2025

“Thank you so much for your time, care, and energy in delivering the training to all of us. You were always so thoughtful, supportive, and insightful in your responses and prompts to us. I'm very grateful for having had the opportunity to train with you.”

“This has been so informative and amazing!!! I’ve taken loads away from this.”

Training Feedback 2025

“Scott is a fantastic facilitator and describes and explains things in a way that is easy to understand. He is so inclusive of parents, children and staff. He is approachable and takes time to listen. I couldn't think of anyone better to deliver this training so thank you Scott.”

Training Feedback 2025

“Thank you for running this session. It has been the most positive and informative learning I’ve attended since our son was identified as being autistic. I now feel confident that our son will thrive.”

“This session was as great and helpful as the last one about Autistic Burnout!”

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

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!

Background of tree canopy and yellow oval with the text - HAPPY AUTISTIC PRIDE DAY!
"You are not alone. Even when it feels like no one gets it — someone out there does. And you’re part of something bigger."

— Anonymous (Autistic adult)

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Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics @semascot.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Autistic Pride Day 2025 🌟 We don’t need fixing. We need listening. We need space. We need respect. We need to live as we are. This #AutisticPrideDay, we honour every racialised Autistic person who’s been silenced, underestimated, or pathologised.

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

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

Image of Scott and Jess in a Teams call before the BEING ME group started. Both wearing orange T-shirts with their GROVE background displayed on their screens. The caption says “Scott and I accidentally twinning our t-shirts”.

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

We’re thrilled about the boost that ‘Creating Safe Spaces’ has had recently. This has been our highest month of sales since September! For anyone who hasn’t done so yet, leaving a review would greatly help the book’s reach. We so appreciate everyone who has gotten a copy and read the book. :)

Call for Reviews

For Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People

Scott Neilson & Laura Hellfeld

Image of a megaphone signalling the call for reviews, featuring the cover of the safe spaces book. Purple and beige colours are displayed on the graphic.

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

I’m looking forward to delivering another cohort of Cothú beginning on the 8th July. More information in the video for anyone who is interested in offering this course to families. :) @ausometraining.bsky.social youtu.be/Qumu5hg7nwE?...

youtu.be

The Parenting Programme Autistic Families Actually Asked For

YouTube video by AUsome Training

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

I was invited onto the latest episode of the SEND, Loud and Proud podcast. Thank you to Adam for having me on! :)

ID: Blue background featuring images of Scott and Adam, as well as text and some conversation bubbles shapes.

‘A conversation with Scott Neilson

Out now

SEND, LOUD & PROUD’

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Earlier this week I delivered an online session on Autistic experiences of trauma to the parents/carers at the Dixon Community. We discussed the importance of any support or approach being led by the Autistic person and for it to focus on changing the environment rather than promoting compliance.

Image of Scott’s laptop m displaying a slide of questions for attendees on the session.

‘Considerations

Is the approach/therapy adapted to suit the wellbeing of the Autistic person?

Does it focus on any goals or motivations that the person has?

Does the approach/therapy focus more on compliance rather than changing the environment?’

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

What an amazing experience last week at the Minding Autistic Minds conference. It was great to present 4 workshops over the 2 days and spend time with so many wonderful people. Such a welcoming, emotional and healing neuro-affirming space to be in. Very privileged to have been a part of it! :)

Image of Siobhan, Pete, Gillian, Scott and Grainne on the stage at the AUsome conference for a Q&A panel.

Scott, Maqqi and Evaleen at the Osprey hotel lounge.

Heading slide of creating safe spaces for autistic children workshop held in one of the hotel conference rooms

Image of Scott delivering the workshop on creating safe spaces for autistic adults to conference attendees.

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Day 1 of the Minding Autistic Minds conference. Very grateful to be here!

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

It’s such a privilege to be presenting at the Minding Autistic Minds conference this week. Only 3 days to go! Tickets are still available to join in-person or online.

Minding Autistic Minds

Presenter Profiles

Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People (Workshops)

Scott is an Autistic Trainer, Mentor and Consultant based in Lanarkshire, Scotland who has delivered training sessions to hundreds of professionals, and also works with AUsome Training.

They co-authored ‘Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People’ which defined the principles, values and ethos required to design events accessible for Autistic people.

They believe that helping Autistic people feel safe must be a core aspect of professional practice.

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Happy to share that ‘Gabby’s Glimmers’ is now available in Ireland via Outside the Box. They will also be selling copies at the AUsome Training conference this Friday and Saturday.

Cover of Gabby’s Glimmers book featuring various colors, such as purple, gold and pink. The title, subtitle and author names are displayed on the cover.

Gabby’s Glimmers: An affirming story of an Autistic child and their favourite food

Laura Hellfeld

Alice McSweeney

Scott Neilson

Illustrated by Abby Lastowski

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

It has been a year since myself and @laurahellfeld.bsky.social published Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People. To celebrate that, we are putting the book on sale through the next month. Huge thank you to everyone who has supported the book and found it useful!

Beige background with the creating safe spaces book in the centre. Scott and Laura’s multi-coloured logos are displayed at the bottom corners of the image.

One year sale of Cresting Safe Spaces for Autistic People

Paperback now £8 on Amazon through May

Scott Neilson

Laura Hellfeld

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Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting @laurahellfeld.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Situational Mutism: A Compassionate Approach New blog is up! Made with @autisticallyscott.bsky.social "It’s not that they won’t speak, it's that they can't speak." The blog explores why this might happen and importantly, what can help. open.substack.com/pub/laurahel... #neurodiversity #audhd

open.substack.com

Situational Mutism:

A Compassionate Approach

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

New video of me and Evaleen chatting about the Minding Autistic Minds conference (happening next week!) and the importance of Autistic spaces. There’s still time to book tickets to join online or in-person. youtu.be/N1ttJ3Tptps?...

youtu.be

Why Autistic spaces matter

YouTube video by AUsome Training

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

I am delighted to share that I have received a Postgraduate Certificate in Autism from Sheffield Hallam University. It was a wonderful experience to have the brilliant Dr Luke Beardon as my supervisor throughout this fantastic course! :)

Picture of Scott’s PGCert certificate placed on a desk within the red coloured handout package posted by the university.

Sheffield Hallam University

Scott William Neilson

has been awarded the Postgraduate Certificate

with Distinction

having followed an approved programme in

Autism

25 February 2025

Signatures of the chancellor and vice-chancellor are displayed at the bottom of the certificate.

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Very excited (and slightly terrified) to be presenting at the Minding Autistic Minds conference in Ireland next month. I’ll be delivering workshops on creating safe spaces for children and adults over the 2 days.

Minding Autistic Minds Conference

A vital hybrid conference on Autistic mental health

Recording included with every ticket

25th & 26th April 2025

Osprey Hotel, Naas,
Co. Kildare & online

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Fun day yesterday in Edinburgh catching up with the brazilliant Evaleen. :)

Picture of Evaleen from AUsome Training and Scott under an umbrella next to the Edinburgh Waverley Market

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Yesterday I was invited to Kirknewton primary school to deliver assemblies as part of neurodiversity celebration week. Big thank you to the young people for their great questions and input throughout the afternoon!

Picture of Kirknewton primary school’s hall displaying a screen with a slide saying “Thank you for having me” with flappy hands icons on the slide.

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Below are some graphics created with @laurahellfeld.bsky.social and @ndjourneys.bsky.social on learning styles. We hope that people find these useful!

Different learning styles

The image displays the logos of Laura, Alice and Scott

Different Learning Styles

Auditory

Visual

Reading

Autodidactic

Kinesthetic

Visual -requiring information in form of pictures, signs, demonstrations over just hearing words.
Reading - processing information through words on a page, board or device.
Auditory - learning through audio information, such as talks, podcasts or audiobooks.
Kinesthetic - learning through body movements and being practical rather than sitting down at a desk
Autodidactic - becoming self-taught in subjects that someone is naturally interested in.

Logical/analytical - use logical and their reasoning to process information and understand concepts. They can often be pattern seekers and be effective at collecting data.
Social/linguistic - learners who enjoy education when part of a group or working with their peers on projects and activities.
Solitary - for individuals who are best learning on their own rather in groups.
Nature learners - those who thrive when learning outdoors, such as within forest schools. Many neurodivergent people appear to thrive in these settings compared to traditional education.

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Great to be back at Indigo Childcare in Garrowhill last night for a session with their staff and families. Over the next few weeks I’ll be delivering sessions at their nursery in Castlemilk. Thank you to Indigo for inviting me again. :)

Exterior of Indigo nursery in Garrowhill

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Today was an eventful one! I started the morning with a training session on creating safety for Autistic pupils with the teaching staff at Pirie Park primary school. Then an afternoon session with the early years staff at Monkey Puzzle nursery in Glasgow central. :) #ActuallyAutistic

Image from back centre of Pirie Park Primary school hall of Scott delivering a training session on their stage. Several dozen teaching staff are seated.

Right angled shot of the Pirie Park Primary school hall of Scott delivering a training session on their stage. Several dozen teaching staff are seated.

Exterior picture of the entrance to Monkey Puzzle Nursery based in Glasgow Central.

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Yesterday I delivered an in-service day training session to a great team of teachers at Kirknewton Primary in West Lothian. We discussed various topics such as Autistic communication, sensory needs, monotropism and masking. Thank you to the school for inviting me. 🙂

Picture of Kirknewton Primary school taken across the road from the school. The entrance to the building is shown with the school name displayed above the door.

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I finished a Train the Trainer cohort of Cothú yesterday. Now 5 more professionals will go on to deliver this fantastic course to parents of Autistic children. For anyone interested in becoming a Cothú trainer, go to AUsome Training

An image of the happy parent toolkit featured in AUsome Training’s Cothú course.

Cothú toolkit

Happy parent

Happy parent means a happy child

Self care

Remember your own needs

Support

Take support where it is helpful

Acceptance

Build a relationship with your child

Self belief

Trust your instincts

Explore more

Learn from the Autistic community

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Some lovely feedback for GROVE recently. I’m thrilled to be a part of this neuro-affirming organisation that provides mentoring to Autistic young people! #ItsAutisticTime

Grove’s Individual Mentoring:

We have availability, learn more on our website

Feedback from our current and past Mentee’s parents/carers:

“He has really enjoyed the mentoring sessions. He likes talking about his hobbies and used the phrase “You can leave the room now mum, it’s Autistic time.”

All mentors are Autistic

Online

Relationship & connection focused

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Gabby’s Glimmers: An affirming story of an Autistic child and their favourite food is now available as an eBook on Amazon! Further details at the link below.

An image of the cover of Gabby's Glimmers. The image is a white background with 'e-book now available on Amazon' in purple and at the top centre. Gabby is shown from the waist up and is standing and holding a jam sandwich in their hands. Gabby has curly, brown hair with a rainbow clip in it and yellow glasses. Gabby's eyes are closed, is smiling and is wearing a yellow jumper. Meeple, Gabby's pet rat, is standing on Gabby's' right shoulder and his tail is making a heart shape. There are glimmers around Gabby and Meeple in colours of gold, blue and purple.

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Myself and Hayley of Autism with a pinch of SaLT delivered an online session last night on PDA to parents and carers from The Dixon Community. Thank you for having us! :)

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Great day yesterday delivering Cothú to a cohort of professionals. We looked at some common myths as well as what it feels like to be Autistic. For more information on the Cothú course, check out AUsome Training.

Image of Scott’s laptop screen and keyboard displaying a pink cover slide for the Cothú Train the Trainer course by AUsome Training.

Cothú

Trainer Pack

The neuro-affirming program for parents of Autistic children

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Looking forward to this webinar tonight! Details on how to sign up via the link in the comments. The recording will be available if you cannot attend live. :) ✨ Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People ✨ 🗓️ Wednesday 22nd January 7-9pm Irish Standard Time 🚩 Zoom Webinar

Wednesday 22nd January

7-9pm Irish Time

Webinar with Scott Neilson & Laura Hellfeld

Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People

€10 non-members & €5 for Members

Recording Included

ausometraining.com

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Last night I delivered a session on Autistic experience at the Blue Kangaroo nursery in Glasgow. Thank you to the staff for having me! :)

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

This is some feedback that I received from a session earlier this week with Smart Cookies, an after-school club based in Edinburgh. If you are interested in bespoke training sessions for your organisation, feel free to contact me.

Smart Cookies ASC Feedback

“Thank you, Scott, for delivering such an insightful and engaging training session on autism this morning.”

“Incredibly practical for our team at the after-school club. The strategies shared have given us valuable tools to better understand and support the children in our care.”

“The training was really helpful, it gave a good understanding of the topic and was adjusted to our settings. Thank you very much, Scott!”

@AutisticallyScott

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

I’ll be delivering AUsome Training‘s Cothú Train the Trainer course at the end of this month. This is a fantastic course aimed at parents of Autistic children. For any professionals interested in delivering this to families that they support, further details can be found below.

Cothú

Neuro-affirming Parenting Program

Become a Liscened Facilitator

For professionals who support parents of Autistic children.

Designed by Autistics

Ready to go course content

Online training

ausometraining.com

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Next week myself and @laurahellfeld.bsky.social will be delivering a webinar for AUsome Training based on our book ‘Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People’. Further details can be found below.

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Autistic needs are not ‘special needs’, they are human needs.

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Resharing our Pack of Neuro-affirming Neurodivergent Practitioners who are on here & in our Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory, A directory of Neurodivergent, neuro-affirmative practitioners hosted by Autistic-led nonprofit, Thriving Autistic neurodivergentpractitioners.org go.bsky.app/43B2ikh

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Reposting these graphics that were created with @ndjourneys.bsky.social and @laurahellfeld.bsky.social on the 7 types of rest, featuring various examples of what these can involve.

The 7 Different
Types of Rest

How do we rest?

And how can we add in more meaningful moments of self care going into this
new year?

Dr. Dalton-Smith identified 7 Types of Rest that each focus on a different aspect of our lives. By learning more about these types of rest, we can focus in on the areas where we could use more self care.

The 7 Different
Types of Rest

How do we rest?

We can also see that rest for each of us can look differently & we often can add in small moments of rest with what we already have.

Please find some ideas in the
following graphics.

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PHYSICAL

Can be Active or Passive

Dog walks

Taking medications

Deep Breathing

Body scans

Dancing

Yoga

Stretching when you wake up

Napping

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Great to receive my copy of the Autistic Revolution summer issue. It looks wonderful!!

Autistic Revolution

Summer Issue 3 2024

Sarah Dwan
How to stop traumatising the Autistic community

Katie Munday
Goes to London Pride, here we come!

Joe Fuller
Community and Belonging

Callum Brazzo
The vulnerabilities and small victories of advocacy in Lincolnshire

And so much more!!

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Looking for some last minute Christmas gifts? Check out these neuro-affirming books: Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People Gabby’s Glimmers (a story about an Autistic child and their favourite food)

Looking for Christmas Gifts?

Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People

Gabby’s Glimmers

Available on Amazon

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

A brief interview taken during the AUsome Training conference earlier this year. Excited to be going back to Ireland for next years conference. 🙂 youtu.be/Hp4yLZOSI-g?...

youtu.be

A sense of freedom for Autistics

YouTube video by AUsome Training

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