iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Fergus Murray @oolong.co.uk · 30/08/2026

There is currently some space in the weekly science group I run for Autistic teenagers (usually in the UK) with @gr0ve.bsky.social. We basically chat for an hour about interesting science! I probably also have space for one or two more science tutees in my own time... www.gr0ve.org/online-inter...

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Online Interest & Peer Groups for Autistic Children & Young People

GROVE offers online interest‑based peer groups for Autistic children and teens to connect over shared interests, build friendships and feel understood in a neuro‑affirming, Autistic-led space.

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Fergus Murray @oolong.co.uk · 22/09/2026

A lovely article about @gr0ve.bsky.social's 'Being Me' programme for Autistic kids and teenagers, designed to help them understand and accept themselves. I'm so glad to be part of this organisation. businessmondays.co.uk/hampshire-au...

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Oh this is wonderful to read, thank you for sharing!

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

They’ve changed thousands of Autistic people’s lives... Now they need our support. The community is rallying round to help The Autistic Advocate Kieran Rose & their family through cancer treatment. Please donate and share. justgiving.com/Crowdfunding...

They’ve changed thousands of autistic people’s lives...
now they need our support
help The Autistic Advocate
Kieran rose & his family
through cancer treatment
JustGiving.com/Crowdfunding/TheAutisticAdvocate
>> Donate
>> Comment
>> Share

When Kieran Rose announced his prostate cancer diagnosis there was a huge outpouring of sadness, love and gratitude from the Autistic community.

So many stories were shared on social media about how wholly life-changing – or life-saving – Kieran's work as The Autistic Advocate is for so many people around the world.

Kieran has given vast numbers of people the understanding they need to accept themselves and others; to be better people, parents and professionals; or even to still be alive today.

Kieran has been, and remains, instrumental in shifting the narrative around autism and Autistic people from pathologisation, disorder and stigma, to difference, disability and hope.

The Autistic Advocate is not just Kieran. His wife, Michelle, works behind the scenes doing admin and everything that makes their life-changing work possible. Their vital work supports the family, including their three children.

Kieran’s capacity is severely curtailed during treatment and convalescence. Meanwhile, bills still have to be paid.

Kieran and Michelle give so much to Autistic people, families, and the professionals who support them. Now they need our support too.

Whatever you can give will help relieve some of the financial pressure and help them focus on getting through this as a family. If you aren't in a position to help financially, please share.

" None of this is about me. It's about a collective us. A group of us, diagnosed and undiagnosed who share collective difficulties and experiences; who deserve better than we got, than we are getting. It's about recognising that we are invested in a civil rights movement for Autistic people, that Autistic culture is a valid reality." - Kieran Rose

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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 · 20/12/2025

Thank you again for being part of this!

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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 · 22/10/2025

so grateful for your support!

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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-...

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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 · 30/06/2025

Thanks for sharing! @autisticrealms.bsky.social and I worked on this blog together ☺️

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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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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

It was through hunting for a really comprehensive one for a family we work with that I saw that it was needed. Sorry that was too late for you! 😢 Jess

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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

Thank you so much! Just hope it helps some people.

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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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