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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Continuing ADHD awareness I wanted to do a small deep dive into ADHD. I will be going into more detail as the month goes on

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It’s ADHD awareness month! I have a series of adhd focused posts ready to share with you all, they will be scattered throughout the month

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join us tomorrow for our monthly peer support group 5.30-7pm at The Harmony Centre

Neurodivergent Peer Support Group

Everyone welcome (18+) -
no need to have a diagnosis!
Open, inclusive and safe space
Last Tuesday of the month at The Harmony Centre
5.30pm - 7pm
Message us here or email
Info@bancbridport.org
Donations accepted
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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A brand new series of talks to better understand neurodiversity and neurodivergence, because the more we know about how our brains work, the better we live! Come and join us at the WI Hall for the first one, Sunday 11th Oct. One hour talk, led by Marie Martin, founder of BANC, followed by Q&A.

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It’s here! Our website has gone live. Check it out for details of our activities and book spaces at one of our talks on Neurodiversity by the wonderful Marie or book a space at our new body double cafe bancbridport.org

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today we are looking at overstimulating, its effects and what helps

Text; Overstimulation/Sensory Overload
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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday 29th September 5.30-7pm

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Neurodivergent Peer Support Group

Everyone welcome -
no need to have a diagnosis!
Open, inclusive and safe space
Last Tuesday of the month at The Harmony Centre
5.30pm - 7pm
Message us here or email
bancbridport@gmail.com
Donations accepted
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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Join us for our September walk on Sunday 20th, meet at 9.45am to leave at 10am

Poster with text: Building A Neurodiverse Community
Monthly Walk
Sunday 20th September 9.45am meet to leave at 10am
Walk around edge of town
Weather dependent, cancelled if raining
Meeting Point: Bench at entrance to East
Street Car Park, DT6 3LL
Peer Support Group Monthly Walk
Monthly meet-up for neurodivergent adults (18+)
Everyone welcome - no need to have a diagnosis!
For more information message us here or email bancbridport@gmail.com

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Fantastic news! A huge thank you to Dorset Community Foundation

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Join us for our September meeting on Tuesday 29th 5.30-7pm

Neurodivergent Peer Support Group
Everyone welcome - no need to have a diagnosis!
Open, inclusive and safe space
Our next meeting is:
Tuesday 29th September at The Harmony Centre
5.30pm - 7pm
Donations accepted
Message us here or email
bancbridport@gmail.com
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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Interoception! Poor Interoception is common in neurodivergent people. It is the bodies inability to correctly and in a timely manner sense the bodies signals

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Join us for our next meeting on Tuesday 25th August 5.30-7pm. I hope to see you there

Neurodivergent Peer Support Group
Monthly meet up for neurodivergent adults (18+)
Everyone welcome - no need to have a diagnosis!
Open, inclusive and safe space
NEXT MEETING: AUGUST 25TH
Last Tuesday of the month at The Harmony Centre
5.30pm - 7pm
Donations accepted
Cash or card
Message us here or email
bancbridport@gmail.com

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Join us for our next meeting on Tuesday 25th August 5.30-7pm. I hope to see you there

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This months walk is Sunday 23rd August, meeting at 9.45am. I hope you see you there

Join us for our August walk on Sunday 23rd, meet at 9.45am to leave at 10am

Building A Neurodiverse Community
Monthly Walk
Sunday 23d August 9.45am meet to leave at 10am
Walk around edge of town
Weather dependent, cancelled if raining
Meeting Point: Bench at entrance to East
Street Car Park, DT6 3LL
Peer Support Group Monthly Walk
Monthly meet-up for neurodivergent adults (18+)
Everyone welcome - no need to have a diagnosis!
For more information message us here or email bancbridport@gmail.com

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Seeking out diagnosis as an adult, a late diagnosed adult can be difficult when people question why it is that you want a ‘label’ But why do you want a LABEL?

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Adulting - and staying on top of the hard stuff Being and adult in this busy chaotic world can be overwhelming and hard to manage, especially for people with ADHD and other neurodivergences

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and staying on top of the hard stuff
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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

To end #DisabilityPrideMonth I wanted to focus on a positive view on stimming and how it can be integral to emotional regulation

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

GLIMMER = The Opposite of a Trigger Glimmers are very personal and differ from person to person

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Hi all! Unfortunately there will be no July meeting, the next peer support group meeting will be Tuesday 25th August 5.30-7pm

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A BIG THANK YOU to BRIDPORT ROUNDTABLE for your sponsorship With these funds we will be able to create a website that will inform and help signpost people to our services

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

It’s the end of the week, what are your neurodivergent wins? Neurodivergent Wins: Remembering to Eat Opening the post Advociating for yourself Brushing your teeth

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

A big THANK YOU to Morrisons Bridport Community Champion for their support of a gift card to enable us to buy snacks and drinks for our Neurodivergent Peer Support Group

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Hi all! Unfortunately there will be no July meeting, the next peer support group meeting will be Tuesday 25th August 5.30-7pm

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Body Doubling! An effective technique to help neurodivergent people initiate and complete

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Neurodivergent Related Reasonable Adjustments In the Workpalce A worker does not need a diagnosis to be considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010. An employer should offer support whether or not they have a diagnosis for their neurodivergence.

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Building A Neurodiverse Community NEW Monthly Walk Sunday 12th July 9.45am meet to leave at 10am Walk to West Bay from Town Centre Meeting Point: Bench at entrance to East Street Car Park, DT6 3LL Weather dependent, cancelled if raining Peer Support Group Monthly Walk

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

It’s July 1st, which means the start of Disability Pride Month. To start the theme of disability pride related posts I wanted to start with the Disability Pride Flag, much of which relates to neurodivergent issues accross the wide variety of neurodivergence

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The Disability Pride
Flag explained
@buildinganeurodiversecommunity
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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

NEUROQUEER IS... When someone is both Neuroduvergent and Queer With some element of exploration of how these intertwine and interact for you When your neurodivergence and queerness are inseparable 1/5

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

This months meeting is Tuesday 30th June 5.30-7pm We hope to see you there

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Peer Support
Group
Monthly meet-up for neurodivergent adults (18+)
Everyone welcome - no need to have a diagnosis!
Open, inclusive and safe space
Last Tuesday of the month at the Harmony Centre
5.30pm to 7.00pm
Donations accepted
Message us here or email bancbridport@gmail.com

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

To continue with Pride month turned posts, here is some information about Autism and Asexuality. I tried to do more general research into asexuality and neurodivergent people as a larger group but unfortunately there was very little research I could find, 1/2

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This weekend! Join us for our New Monthly walk from town centre to West Bay this Sunday Those with walking aids and mobility scooters welcome Sunday 14th June 11am Walk to West Bay from Town Centre Meeting Point: Bench by East Street Car Park Weather dependent, cancelled if raining

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Chloe (she/her) @chloeapter.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Are you autistic? Have you been described as having "challenging behaviour", "behaviour that challenges", "problem behaviour", or "behaviours of concern"? If so, I would love to hear about your experiences for my MSc research. 📧 Chloe.Apter@myport.ac.uk Supervisor: @drstevenkapp.bsky.social

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Continuing with our Pride month themed posts, today we’re looking at Autism and Gender-diversity A Study into Genderdiversity in Neurodiverse individuals revelaed a strong correlation between genderqueer identity and both camouflaging behaviors and restricted/repetitive behaviors.

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Join us for our New Monthly walk from town centre to West Bay Sunday 14th June 11am Meeting Point: Bench by East Street Car Park Weather dependent, cancelled if raining Peer Support Group Monthly Walk Monthly meet-up for neurodivergent adults (18+) Everyone welcome - no need to have a diagnosis!

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiversity Around 3% of the UK population identifies as lesbian, gay or bisexual (Office of National Statistics as cited in The Brain Charity 2022), although this number is likely to be under documented, whereas between 15 and 20% of the Neurodivergent population is lesbian, gay or

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Self Care! For those of us who are neurodivergent self care are things we can do, or not do, in order to support out wellbeing both physical and mental. It can mean creating our own routines that work better for us rather than conforming to neurotypical routines. Self care can be time to rest or 1/2

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Building A Neurodiverse Community @bancbridport.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Introduction! We are a Bridport and West Dorset (UK) based group that currently has a monthly peer support meeting and we have a new monthly walk with lots more to come soon Our monthly peer support group is on the last Tuesday of the Month at 5.30-7pm at the Harmony Centre, Bridport

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