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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Find the latest neuroaffirming support, webinars, information and resources all in one place: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/neurodiver... For Neurodivergent people, families, and professionals.

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⛱️ Neurodiversity Newsletter September Edition

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Fabulous work!

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

When autism and ADHD are conceived of as merely brain-based differences, it misses layers of understanding and support. Here are three helpful resources that recognise our neurology as so much more. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/three-more...

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Three More Essential Resources I Regularly Share with Clients

How recognising our entire Autistic & ADHD bodymind brings greater understanding

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I've just launched my first on demand webinar: Autistic Resistance & Challenging Neuronormativity in the Therapy Room. There's a gap I kept noticing. Most neuroaffirming training doesn't challenge therapists to go deeper or to understand the ecosystemic and intersectional nature of neurodivergence.

Autistic Resistance & Challenging Neuronormativity in the Therapy Room
Jade Farrington Counsellor & Therapist
"Your framing gives people a way to see what many of us have had to navigate quietly for most of our lives." - The Autistic Companion
Watch it on demand at jadefarrington.substack.com

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Therapy either upholds neuronormativity and pathologises Autistic people, or challenges normative values and supports Autistic wellbeing through neuroaffirming resistance. Watch Autistic Resistance & Challenging Neuronormativity in the Therapy Room at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/watch-now-...

Autistic Resistance & Challenging Neuronormativity in the Therapy Room
Watch at jadefarrington.substack.com
Alyshelchi: "I signed up for a month just to watch the webinar, which I found to be really helpful. I think I'll stay for a bit to see more content! Very helpful for this counselor in training."
The Autistic Companion: "I appreciate how clearly you lay out the ecosystemic reality Autistic people live in. As someone who spent decades in the military and later in the medical field, I saw firsthand how neuronormativity shapes entire systems long before I had language for it. What you describe about environments, power, and pathologisation matches what many of us have lived without ever being offered accommodations. My own work focuses on the same idea you highlight here — that understanding and autonomy often do more for our wellbeing than any attempt to ‘fix’ us. Your framing gives people a way to see what many of us have had to navigate quietly for most of our lives"
Take your neuroaffirming practice to the next level with this on-demand webinar

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Joe Wells @joewellscomic.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Are you honestly telling me this isn't @thedailytism.com ?

A netmums facebook post with the headline "Autistic people are all different, says new book" theres a picture of a child covering their face and the subheading "new insights on autism revealed"

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Alyshelchi @alyshelchi.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I signed up for a month just to watch the webinar, which I found to be really helpful. I think I'll stay for a bit to see more content! Very helpful for this counselor in training.

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Are you ready to take the next step in your neuroaffirming therapy practice? This 45-minute webinar lays out the ecosystemic reality for Autistic people. Autistic Resistance and Challenging Neuronormativity in the Therapy Room is available to watch at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/watch-now-...

The Autistic Companion
I appreciate how clearly you lay out the ecosystemic reality Autistic people live in. As someone who spent decades in the military and later in the medical field, I saw firsthand how neuronormativity shapes entire systems long before I had language for it. What you describe about environments, power, and pathologisation matches what many of us have lived without ever being offered accommodations. My own work focuses on the same idea you highlight here — that understanding and autonomy often do more for our wellbeing than any attempt to ‘fix’ us. Your framing gives people a way to see what many of us have had to navigate quietly for most of our lives

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

New webinar: Autistic Resistance & Challenging Neuronormativity in the Therapy Room Available on demand at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/watch-now-... and as part of this month's Autistic Mental Health Conference, focusing on the theme of Ecosystemic Causes of Mental Health Issues

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Watch Now: Autistic Resistance & Challenging Neuronormativity in the Therapy Room

Ecosystemic Causes of Mental Health Issues

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

August's Neurodiversity Newsletter rounds up upcoming webinars, events and support, as well as signposting to new resources from dozens of sources. It's completely free to access and to subscribe to receive future editions via email. For Neurodivergent people, families and professionals.

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⛱️ Neurodiversity Newsletter August Edition

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♾️Clear Autism♾️ @clearautism.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

"Neuronormative social skills and communication styles are not better than Neurodivergent ones. No one should be made or expected to adopt them, nor should they be penalised if they do not." Thank you, @jadefarrington.bsky.social for the helpful resources and suggestions 👍

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

In my work counselling Autistic and ADHD adults, I regularly share resources that clients may find helpful in their particular situation. These are some of the most popular, covering communication; rumination and inertia; how neurotypicals often think and act; and neuroaffirming DBT skills.

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Three Essential Resources I Regularly Share with Clients

Practical support for Autistic and ADHD adults

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Selective mutism is often deeply misunderstood, particularly when someone is also Autistic. Libby Hill explains the importance of understanding what's really going on, and not dismissing it as "just autism." jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

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Spotlight on Selective Mutism with Libby Hill, Speech and Language Therapist with Small Talk Speech and Language Therapy

‘It’s Part of His Autism, Isn’t It?’ Why selective mutism in autistic young people must be recognised, understood and supported

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

How would you portray Autistic masking on the stage? Maks Marzec revisits the work he began at 6-years-old to explore the mask of high achievement and the restorying that came with late Autistic identification in his unique intersectional experience. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

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Spotlight on Neurodivergent Theatre with Autistic Polish-British Theatre-Maker and Linguist Maks Marzec

When Autistic Perception Becomes the Form of Theatre

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Neurodiversity and other forms of human difference have long been treated as an add-on in helping professions Trainees may take a unit in working with diversity, or it might even be an optional extra Mamood Ahmad has a solution. Find out what he's doing at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

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Spotlight on Embedding Neurodiversity into the Curriculum in Helping Professions: The Wholeness Solution with Mamood Ahmad, Psychotherapist and Author

Towards a decolonised and contextually embedded counselling and psychotherapy curriculum

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Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · 03/07/2026

Yep and I highly recommend it #Autistic #AuDHD #Neurodivergent

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Hurrah! Our glimmer every month! What a fabulous resource! Many thanks @jadefarrington.bsky.social !

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

July's Neurodiversity Newsletter is the place to look for the latest neuroaffirming resources, support, webinars and training. Whether you're Neurodivergent; have Neurodivergent family; or work with Neurodivergent people, there's something here for you. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/neurodiver...

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☀️ Neurodiversity Newsletter July Edition

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

It's your FINAL CHANCE to pick up this mega bundle of neuroaffirming support resources and webinars Featuring 8 webinars and 19 pdfs to support Autistic people, families and professionals "This is truly SO amazing! Thank You so much for your work" - Maria Kuoksa payhip.com/b/By9Lh

Featuring 8 webinars and 19 pdfs
to support Autistic people, families,
and the professionals who work with us

Created and endorsed by Autistic professionals and parents

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Neuroaffirming support mega resource bundle

"This is truly SO amazing! Thank You so much for your work 🤩" - Maria Kuoksa

Final chance to buy! Disappears forever June 30th

Teodora Byrne, NDwise Hub
Jess Garner, GROVE Online Community
Jade Farrington, Counsellor & Therapist
Laura Hellfeld, Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting

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KarenA @karenada59.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

This is very interesting and I highly recommend reading. I have had periods when words have disappeared.

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Many Neurodivergent people - and Autistics in particular - have a complicated relationship with the spoken word. Speech and language therapists Harriet Richardson & @kimmears.bsky.social explore what it means to be Semi-Speaking. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

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Spotlight on Semi-Speaking as a Communication Identity with Speech & Language Therapists Harriet Richardson (Hat) and Kim Mears

When mouth words don't come easily

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The words of Maxfield Sparrow which I shared in a Facebook Live this evening while discussing Autistic Pride Day and our neuroaffirming support bundle. Watch the discussion: www.facebook.com/GROVENeurodi... The Autistic Pride Neuroaffirming Support Bundle: payhip.com/b/By9Lh

"It is deeply subversive to live proudly despite being living embodiments of our culture’s long standing ethical failings."

"What makes us subversive is that we are human beings with as much right to be here as anyone else and we are asserting that right. We assert it individually by continuing to try to get an education, earn a living, and live our lives in the face of social oppression. And, more and more, we are asserting it collectively. We get louder and louder as we support one another and gain confidence."
Maxfield Sparrow

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Happy Autistic Pride Day! I'm so grateful our neuroaffirming resource bundle has reached Autistic people, families and professionals in Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and North America! Hopefully we can reach South America too. I'm not holding out for Antarctica... payhip.com/b/By9Lh

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Autistic Pride Mega Resource Bundle

Get Your Autistic Pride Mega Resource Bundle - Available for a limited time only!Neuroaffirming support for Autistic people, families and professionalsThis bundle will disappear from sale at the end o...

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The Americas are waking up and we've had the first Autistic Pride Day Neuroaffirming Resource Bundle downloads from the USA and Canada! It's wonderful to see neuroaffirming support reaching Autistic people, families and professionals around the globe! Get yours at payhip.com/b/By9Lh

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

So pleased the Autistic Pride Day Neuroaffirming Resource Bundle has already made its way to professionals, Autistic people and families in the UK, Ireland, Australia, South Africa and Greece! Just £18 to mark June 18th. Includes eight webinars and 19 pdf resources. payhip.com/b/By9Lh

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Happy Autistic Pride Day! Neuroaffirming bundle of resources from me, @gr0ve.bsky.social @laurahellfeld.bsky.social & NDwise Hub Available now from payhip.com/b/By9Lh More than £100 of neuroaffirming resources for £18 to celebrate June 18th Autistic Pride Day, then £25 for the rest of June.

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

What's on online for Autistic Pride this Thursday? Find events, resources and more in your free signposting guide at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/neurodiver... Includes Autistic Pride events from @auroraconsulting.bsky.social @stimpunks.org @neurohubcommunity.org @autisticrealms.bsky.social

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🌈 Neurodiversity Newsletter June Edition

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

When Autistic parents reach out for help from neuronormative services, research shows that the outcome is frequently parent-blame instead of support. Alice Running shares what's happening... jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

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Spotlight on Autism and Parent-Carer Blame with Alice Running, Neuroaffirming Autism Specialist & Author

Highlighting the harm caused when systems blame instead of support

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Professionals often find it hard to access practical yet affirming resources that respect the neurology of the Autistic adults and children they work with. Ensure you're subscribed at jadefarrington.substack.com for neuroaffirming support you won't want to miss on June 18th!

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

What's happening for Autistic Pride Day on June 18th? Find webinars, articles and more in this month's biggest neurodiversity signposting resource at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/neurodiver... Subscribe to receive yours on the 1st of each month.

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🌈 Neurodiversity Newsletter June Edition

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

The first ever children’s picture book celebrating Autistic Pride is out today! Author Marion McLaughlin discusses the origins of Autistic Pride and what it means to them. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

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Spotlight on Autistic Pride with Marion McLaughlin, Managing Director of Aurora Autistic Consulting, and founder of Autistic Pride Aberdeen

Celebrating Autistic Pride and the event's first children's picture book

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Just 11 days until Autistic Pride Day 🥳 And we've got an exciting collaboration... Whether you’re an Autistic or otherwise Neurodivergent person; have Neurodivergent family or friends; or work with Neurodivergent people, this is for you. Make sure you're subscribed at jadefarrington.substack.com

Images of Laura Hellfeld, Jade Farrington, Teo Byrne and Jess Garner surround a neurodiversity rainbow infinity symbol. It is overlaid with the words "Autistic Pride June 18th".

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

Gaslighting and harmful, or gold standard therapy? It's time for a more nuanced look at cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for Autistic people. Read at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/is-cbt-sui...

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Is CBT suitable for Autistic people?

Why positionality matters more than modality

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

We're often told that CBT isn't suitable for Autistic people? Is that true? jadefarrington.substack.com/p/is-cbt-sui...

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Is CBT suitable for Autistic people?

Why positionality matters more than modality

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The June edition of ‘Finding Your Neurodivergent Community Online’ is now available! Browse neuroaffirming communities for a range of interests, ages and identities. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/finding-yo...

Finding Your Neurodivergent Community Online: A Round Up of Online Neuroaffirming Communities. 4th Edition - June 2026. Available as a Substack article and a pdf download. Featuring a variety of online communities catering for different needs and identities. Get it at jadefarrington.substack.com

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The best autism training you'll take... The Inside of Autism from The Autistic Advocate takes an in-depth & non-pathologising look at Autistic experiences & identity. Find all their courses, resources and more via jadefarrington.com/2025/08/02/k... Use code Celebrating5000 for 25% off 💷

The Inside of Autism training from The Autistic Advocate

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Thank you for your ongoing work and amazing newsletter full of community updates and events for Autistic and neurodivergent people @jadefarrington.bsky.social jadefarrington.substack.com/p/neurodiver...

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🌈 Neurodiversity Newsletter June Edition

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The latest information, resources, webinars, signposting, research and training on neurodiversity and neurodivergence collated at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/neurodiver...

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🌈 Neurodiversity Newsletter June Edition

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Social media would have us believe that Autistic masking is just about acting neurotypical. The reality is far deeper. Kieran Rose and I explore what it's all about; why unmasking can be so risky; and how we might go about it safely. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-in...

There’s a ‘high masking’ narrative with the idea that some Autistics fit in so well that nobody notices them. It’s true that teachers miss people and diagnosticians need years to diagnose. But bullies find Autistics very quickly, without necessarily even seeing them as an ‘Autistic’ person. The stigma already exists whether the label is attached or not. If masking is what we’re usually told it is, i.e. acting neurotypical, then most of us actually aren’t that good at it.

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I'm sometimes asked if I offer training on autism. I don't, but I'm very happy to recommend The Autistic Advocate who are now celebrating 5000 students! You can find a list of what’s available at jadefarrington.com/2025/08/02/k... Use code Celebrating5000 for 25% off.

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Normative assumptions are often made that people can conjure up images in their mind; have an internal voice; replay memories from their past; and can imagine different sensory experiences. This isn't always true! jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

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Spotlight on Multisensory Aphantasia and the Therapy That Assumes Too Much with Sassy Smith, Founder of Aphantasia Academy and Author of Unseen Minds

When professionals ask us to “picture”, “replay” or “listen within”, what happens to those of us who can’t?

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I wrote a bit about how CBT can be used in a neuroaffirming way to support Autistic people who want to tackle internalised ableism: www.facebook.com/share/p/18gn... The wide variety in people's responses and experiences is fascinating.

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

If you're Autistic then identifying and embracing your sensory glimmers can be really important for wellbeing - but most people have never heard of them. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/three-prac...

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Three Practical Resources for Embracing Your Glimmers

Absorbing yourself in sensory delight, safety and connection

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Glimmers can be thought of as the opposite of triggers. Instead of heralding unpleasant thoughts, feelings, and traumatic memories, they bring joy. How can you discover yours and embrace them for better wellbeing and mental health? jadefarrington.substack.com/p/three-prac...

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Three Practical Resources for Embracing Your Glimmers

Absorbing yourself in sensory delight, safety and connection

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

We're all sadly familiar with triggers, but what about glimmers? This article explores those micro-moments of deep joy and signposts to three practical resources to help you embrace yours. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/three-prac...

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Three Practical Resources for Embracing Your Glimmers

Absorbing yourself in sensory delight, safety and connection

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Most Autistic masking isn't a choice. It isn't something that only late identified people and women do. And it definitely isn't just about 'acting neurotypical'. Kieran Rose and I explore the depth of Autistic masking & the complexity of unmasking safely jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-in...

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Delving into the Complexity of Unmasking Safely

Based on the webinar by Jade Farrington & Kieran Rose, The Autistic Advocate

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Where can you turn when you realise you’re Autistic? Many people find that little support is offered when they’re identified or diagnosed, so the Autistic community has stepped in to fill the gap. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/youve-real...

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You’ve Realised You’re Autistic – Now What?

Charting Your Path to an Informed Autistic Identity

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