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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

There’s no single way to tell your child they are Autistic. Explore some suggestions in the neuro-affirming guide I co-authored with @gr0ve.bsky.social and their Autistic young people www.gr0ve.org/blog-telling...

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Loved working on this with Helen and our team of Young Leaders!

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Fergus Murray @oolong.co.uk · 01/01/2026

Some of the things mentioned... Weird Pride Day chat with @katefoxwriter75.bsky.social and @robinince.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/live/8goVkq_... The Science Group with @gr0ve.bsky.social (and other groups for Autistic kids, which I'm not part of!) is mentioned here: www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/

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Weird Pride Day 2025

YouTube video by AMASE (Autistic Mutual Aid Society Edinburgh)

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

FREE ONLINE COMMUNITY EVENT Thu, Feb 19 6:00-7:30pm (GMT) Re-Storying Autism: A Framework for Families, Parents and Carers Reimagining Support For Autistic People autisticrealms.com/re-storying-auti…

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

🎉 Happy 3rd Birthday🎉GROVE began with a simple hope: that Autistic young people would have a space where they belong, have access to affirming information to develop self-understanding and ultimately feel better about who they are. Here is a gift for them: www.gr0ve.org/blog-useful-...

all images have a rainbow coloured background. This says 'happy birthday' and GROVE with a birthday hat on the o

says to celebrate Grove's 3rd birthday we have a little gift for Autistic young people

In a world where too often the message is about fixing, hiding, or changing.

This gift carries a different message:

One of belonging.

One of value.

One of being enough - as you are.

A free e-booklet containing 34 pages of affirming, comforting, welcoming messages from Autistic kids & adults!
DOWNLOAD VIA GROVE’S WEBSITE NOW!

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Are you an Autistic adult or parent/carer to an Autistic child? Would you or they like to contribute to a free booklet for Autistic children and young people that @gr0ve.bsky.social are creating? Here is my contribution: SUBMISSIONS forms.office.com/e/6Lg2Zx3g3N By 23/11/25

Constellation galaxy background.
Poem Reads:

Monotropism

My mind likes to wander and follow what’s true,

One focus at a time helps me see what I do.

Not everyone’s rhythm will feel quite like mine,

Observing the details can make my world shine.

Taking my time when things feel too bright,

Resting and stimming help me feel right.

Open to learning in ways that feel kind,

Play helps me share what’s inside my mind.

I connect through interests, through passions, through flow,

Safe spaces that welcome, help me to grow.

My monotropic mind, full of tunnels that glow, shining with wonder wherever I go.

Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms, 2025)

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Would you like to contribute to a free booklet for Autistic young people? All messages will come from Autistic people. If you are not Autistic but are the caregiver of an Autistic child who would like to contribute, that’s fine - you’re welcome to help them share their message. lnkd.in/djmpg8WS

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

When we launched A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas for FREE last year, 1000s signed up to get a copy. Social media reach is now so suppressed, it's proving really hard to reach people. Enter your email at jadefarrington.substack.com and you'll receive the 2nd edition on Nov 6!

A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas Expanded & Updated Second Edition cover

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Actually Autistic mentoring for Autistic young people! Online, UK-wide and international... linktr.ee/gr0ve.org

image of a child on a computer and says individual mentoring with grove offers your young person a safe, neuro-affirming space where they are truly heard, validated and supported by someone who not only understands but shares lived autistic experience.

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

New online groups for Autistic young people, by Autistic adults - a massive list of things we can offer with expressions of interest being taken so we can create groups around what young people want: www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/

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Online Groups for Autistic Young People

Safe, affirming, online groups for Autistic young people to connect, make friends and have fun.

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Being “interest-led” isn’t enough. Monotropism means honouring deep attention, autonomy & sensory safety, not weaponising interests for compliance. autisticrealms.com/why-interest-led…

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

New interest-based groups for Autistic young people! Online, small groups, UK, Ireland and some other countries tbc. www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/

MONDAY
3-4pm: Around the World
12.30-1.30pm: Science (limited spaces)
5.30-6.30pm: Doctor Who

TUESDAY
11.30-12.30pm: Craft
1.30-2.30pm: Nature
11-12pm: Nature
3-4pm: Astrology & Mythology
4-5pm: Scrapbooking
4.30-5.30pm: Book Club
6-7pm: Taylor Swift

WEDNESDAY
4-5pm: Scrapbooking
12-1pm: Creative Writing

THURSDAY
11-12pm: Drama (full - waiting list open)
1.30-2.30pm: Football
5-6pm: Animals

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Booking for our BEING ME programme is open again! www.gr0ve.org/being-me/ - for Autistic young people, by Autistic adults.

photo of a young boy smilling and using a tablet and a parent and child on a computer. Text says 'it's such a valuable course for young people and truly affirming and inclusive as well as being informative and fun, definitely book on'

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Reach out to me on jess@gr0ve.org if you’re interested in this opportunity!

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Research shows that more than 90% of those experiencing school-induced anxiety and trauma are Autistic. Jess at @gr0ve.bsky.social looks at how we can improve the mainstream secondary school experience for Autistic young people: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

jadefarrington.substack.com

Spotlight on Improving the Mainstream Secondary School Experience for Autistic Young People with Jess Garner, Founder/Director of GROVE Neurodivergent Mentoring & Education

Advocating for young people within the system

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Well, this is rather wonderful! GROVE have been shortlisted for Community Organisation Award for Disabilty!

Image shows we are a finalist for the community orgaisation award for disabilty with the National Diversity Awards!

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Following on from the amazing webinar with @gr0ve.bsky.social this evening.Sharing the FREE resource by the amazing Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS) Introducing pupils aged 8-11 yrs to the concept of neurodiversity salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk/leans

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Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS) | Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre | Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre

A free programme for mainstream primary schools to introduce pupils aged 8-11 years to the concept of neurodiversity, and how it impacts our experiences at school.

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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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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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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Replay up on Teo’s page SENDWise Hub and GROVE’s too!

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Matt Neil Hill @mattneilhill.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

The government has already responded to this in its usual doublespeak manner, but the petition is still live and could do with a fair few signatures to get to the parliamentary debate level. Does anyone know 13,000 people they could persuade to take a minute to sign it?

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

FREE 18 PAGE GUIDE - Reasonable Adjustments for Autistic Young People in Maintreams Secondary School (or High School for those outside the UK). Download here: www.gr0ve.org/school-reaso...

3 sample pages of the guide - text is too small to be legible

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

June Newsletter now out! Links to FREE ebooks, FREE neuro-affirming training, upcoming community events and more! With updates from @gr0ve.bsky.social , @emergentdivergence.com, @tanyaadkin.bsky.social , @stimpunks.org @yellowladybugs.bsky.social autisticrealms.kit.com/posts/autist...

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Autistic Realms: Community Events and Updates

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

We have some space available in the following groups: SCIENCE with @fergus.oolong.co.uk and Helen on Mondays 12.30-1.30 DRAMA with Jess and Helen on Thursdays 11-12. Please email jess@gr0ve.org to discuss or book!

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I loved creating this blog with Jess Garner from @gr0ve.bsky.social

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Resharing my starter pack of neuro-affirming Autistic advocates, orgs and charities if you are looking for a good list of people to follow go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

As well as gaining self-understanding, what are we hoping for with BEING ME? ~ Feeling a sense of belonging. ~ Knowing there is nothing wrong with who they are - in fact they can be proud of being Autistic! We don’t expect them to remember every word, but we hope these feelings will remain...

3 sample pages from the guide = front cover with images of young people, a contents page and 'final thoughts' echoing what is written in this post

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

I am excited to be working with @gr0ve.bsky.social to support their new Being Me - Neuro-affirming Self-discovery Programme for Autistic Young People. I will be facilitating the family support workshops running alongside this programme. www.gr0ve.org/being-me/

Image of young people online. Text reads: BEING ME Knowing myself, valuing myself, being myself

A 10-week online group for Autistic young people to explore what being themselves - and being Autistic - means to them.

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

TWO, TAILORED TRANSITION GUIDES AVAILABLE You may have already seen our free 'Transition to Mainstream Secondary School Guide for Professionals' - the parent/carer version is ready now too & also free via our website: www.gr0ve.org/secondary-sc... Hope it is helpful! Please do share...

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Secondary-School-Transition - GROVE

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Do you have an Autistic child you have supported through transition to secondary/high school? Are you happy to share some support/advice/tips etc with parents/carers about to experience the same? It'll go in our free guide. Please also let me know if you want me to put your first name too. Thanks!

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

We're gathering quotes to share with Autistic young people & would love Autistic adults & Autistic young people to contibute. Here are the forms: Autistic adults: forms.office.com/e/66ebe45Pxq Autistic young people: forms.office.com/e/JNEgGkKXr0 Thank you in advance!

Are you an Autistic adult?

Or parent to an Autistic young person?

Can you help inspire, reassure, validate and/or offer advice to Autistic young people?

Please help...

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Our Solidarity Statement Thriving Autistic stands firm in our values: dignity, mental freedom, and the right to thrive. Our latest statement reaffirms solidarity with all neurodivergent people, especially the most marginalised. Read more + resources: www.thrivingautistic.org/solidarity/

SAFETY, DIGNITY, FREEDOM:

WHAT WE STAND FOR

In solidarity with those at the sharpest edges of injustice,
we affirm:

• Neurodivergent people do not need to be fixed,
cured, or silenced.

• Trans and gender-diverse people are valid and
deserving of safety, care, and autonomy.

• Human thriving is incompatible with hate, fear-
mongering, or coercive systems.

Thriving Autistic

SAFETY, DIGNITY, FREEDOM:
WHAT WE STAND FOR

At Thriving Autistic, we are a global, neurodivergent-led
community of practice. We support Autistic and other
neurodivergent people and professionals in offering
affirming, ethical, and effective care. We centre human
dignity, mental freedom, and the right to thrive in
everything we do.

Thriving Autistic

SAFETY, DIGNITY, FREEDOM:
WHAT WE STAND FOR

We stand unequivocally for the safety, freedom, and
inherent worth of all neurodivergent people. This includes
those who are transgender, non-binary, gender-diverse,
racialised, disabled, and multiply marginalised.

Tara O'Donnell-Killen,
Founder & CEO,
Thriving Autistic

SAFETY, DIGNITY, FREEDOM:
WHAT WE STAND FOR

While we do not respond to every political development
or media cycle, we acknowledge that rising
misinformation and targeted hostility, particularly toward
Autistic and trans communities, has a real and harmful
impact on mental health, safety, and access to support.

Thriving Autistic

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

FREE 12 PAGE GUIDE: 'TRANSITION TO MAINSTREAM SECONDARY SCHOOL - Support for Autistic Young People' Download via the link below! linktr.ee/gr0ve.org

Says transition to mainstream secondary school - supporting autistic young people- free 12 page guide

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

WE ARE RECRUITING FOR UK-BASED SELF-EMPLOYED POSITIONS linktr.ee/gr0ve.org Please share widely!

This is a text based job advert:
POSITIONS
Group Mentor - Support
Group Mentor - Lead
Individual Mentor

A plain text version is available on our website and this may be more suited to screen readers.

POSITIONS
Group Mentor - Support
Group Mentor - Lead
Individual Mentor
Eligible candidates will have the right to work in the United Kingdom & should download an application pack here:
OUR VISION
GROVE is a safe community for Autistic children & young people to connect through shared interests & experiences.

We support our children & young people’s personal growth by fostering a positive & authentic Autistic identity through neuro-affirming programmes of mentoring & education.*
*Note: We currently work with Autistic young people despite our name saying ‘neurodivergent’ - this is because we intend to expand & if we don’t, our name will change.

Please view our Neuro-affirming Foundations on our website

SAFEGUARDING:
We are committed to keeping children, young people & vulnerable adults safe & have comprehensive safeguarding policies & procedures in place. Everyone in GROVE’s team is responsible for safeguarding
APPLICATION PACK

https://gr0ve.org/

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

WE ARE RECRUITING FOR UK-BASED SELF-EMPLOYED POSITIONS linktr.ee/gr0ve.org Please share widely!

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Science with @fergus.oolong.co.uk and Helen starts tomorrow! 1 space left - not too late for tomorrow or your young person could join the following week. Book here: www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

We’re regenerating! Our online Dr Who group is evolving into a full-blown Sci-Fi group! Whether you love time travel, space battles, quirky robots or alien adventures, there’s a place for you here. Same friendly vibe—just with a bigger universe to explore... www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/

Image of space ship corridor with text saying Grove groups for young people - Sci Fi, Wed 11-12, age 11-17

images of our Mentors: George, a white person with short blue and purple hair and Alice, a white person with long red hair. Alice is cuddling her dog. Some of George's interests (as well as Dr Who) are sailing, crochet, cricket and mushrooms. Alice loves watching sci-fi, attending comic-cons, using fidgets and anything Alice in Wonderland related. Alice also co-authored these books...

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Thank you so much to the kind individual who nominated GROVE Neurodivergent Mentoring & Education for a Community Organisation Award for Disability with The National Diversity Awards! www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/... Appreciative of any votes. Thank you!

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National Diversity Awards 2025

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

We have some spaces available for our Drama group starting this Thursday - please email jess@gr0ve.org if you’re interested. Dr Who also has spaces and can be booked here www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/ Shares would be really appreciated!

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Honoured to have such an epic team of people coming together to support Autistic young people!

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Very excited about GROVE's new online groups for Autistic young people, by Autistic adults!

images related to our new groups - crafting crew, adventures abound, practical drama, science and booking opens on 31st march at midday

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

New blog out now! 'Neuro-affirming Language & Avoiding the Harm of Neurodiversity-lite'. The blog is available to read on our website and contains a useful glossary and what we hope will be just enough detail to appreciate that although language is a good start, we should all strive for more.

Image with the following text: 'new blog' and the title 'Neuro-affirming Language
& Avoiding the Harm of Neurodiversity-lite' and there is an image of some letter cubes spelling 'words have power'. The blog can be read on GROVE's website.

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

How wonderful is this phrase from one of our current Mentees? It really made me smile! "... you can leave the room now mum, it's Autistic time." #autistictime

Text-based image about GROVE's individual mentoring. It says: We have availability and also feedback from our current and past Mentee's parents/carers with this quote: 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.” And finally it says all mentors are autistic, we work online and we are relationship and connection focused.

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

💜🌟🌈 My neuro-affirming starter pack includes a collection of wonderful individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting autistic individuals and effecting positive change. Please follow and share. 💜🌟🌈 go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC

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