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Jade Farrington (she/her)

@jadefarrington.bsky.social

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♾️ Disabled, Neurodivergent counsellor & rewind trauma therapist ♾️ Ad hoc supervision/consultation for neurodiversity topics ♾️ UK-based online counselling ♾️ Home ed, LGBTQIA+ & ND affirming ♾️ www.linktr.ee/jadefarringtonlaunceston

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Thank you very much for supporting Kieran and family!

Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Sorry about that, I'm not sure why. Hopefully www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding... will work if anyone else is reading this and having trouble. There's a guide at help.justgiving.com/hc/en-us/art... Some Americans seemed to have switched it to $ & some have stuck with £ & their bank converted it.

Crowdfunding with JustGiving

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 08/10/2026

If you aren't familiar with @kieranrose.bsky.social work, please read the foundational article An Autistic Burnout: thinkingautismguide.com/2018/05/an-a...

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An Autistic Burnout — THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM

The sad truth is that so many Autistic people—kids & adults—go through autistic burnout with zero comprehension of what is happening to them.

Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

161 of you have now donated to help The Autistic Advocate Kieran Rose and family through cancer treatment, and countless more have shared and helped spread the word! Thank you 💜 www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Help raise £6000 to help Kieran Rose and his family through cancer treatment – JustGiving Crowdfunding

Iʼm raising money to help Kieran Rose and his family through cancer treatment. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

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Tara O’Donnell-Killen @taraodk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Kieran and Michelle have changed so many of our lives for the better. Please support if you can ✨

Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Why do we need Autistic community? We're seeing the beauty of its power in real time. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/i-dare-som...

Seeing the volume of stories shared across the internet makes it abundantly clear that the Autistic community - and neuroaffirming advocacy, professional, and research spaces - wouldn’t exist as we know them today without Kieran, Michelle and The Autistic Advocate.
https://JustGiving.com/Crowdfunding/TheAutisticAdvocate

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Boulidi - Autistic Self-Advocate ♾️ @boulidi.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

⚠️ SUPER IMPORTANT ⚠️ We cannot afford to lose someone who changed the lives of thousands of us, autistic people. Please read this post below. 👇 Now they need our support.

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
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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

Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Kieran Rose's work as The Autistic Advocate has been life changing - and even life saving - for countless people. Now he needs our help. Please share and support in any way you can. www.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. Donate, comment, share. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/theautisticadvocate

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Upcoming online events, support groups and training, plus a round up of new neuroaffirming resources and information are available via jadefarrington.substack.com/p/neurodiver... Whether you're a Neurodivergent person, family member, or professional, you'll find signposting to help & community.

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🍁 Neurodiversity Newsletter October Edition

Information - Resources - Webinars - Signposting - Research - Training

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

Information - Resources - Webinars - Signposting - Research - Training

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

Fabulous work!

Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Thank you very much!

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

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

who wants to take their next (or first) step in neuroaffirming practice. It prioritises Autistic experiences and centres the knowledge of a neurominority who are constantly spoken over and whose self-knowledge is routinely disrespected and denied. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/watch-now-...

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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 · 22/08/2026

Nor does it usually call on us to question the fundamental assumptions or power dynamics of our practice. I wanted to offer something different: A reflective webinar that names and explicitly challenges the systems we work and exist within, while also offering a path forward for any practitioner

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

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.

Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

That's amazing, I'm really glad you found it helpful! Thank you for taking the time to say so. I hope you enjoy the full archive and find that useful too! Very best of luck with your training.

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

Information - Resources - Webinars - Signposting - Research - Training

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Fergus Murray @oolong.co.uk · 31/07/2026

Neurotribes is available for only a quid as an ebook! Very widely recommended, and a heck a lot of book for your money... www.kobo.com/GB/en/ebook/...

NeuroTribes ebook by Steve Silberman - Rakuten Kobo

Read "NeuroTribes The Untold History of Austim and the Potential of Neurodiversity" by Steve Silberman available from Rakuten Kobo. Winner of the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction Shortlisted for t...

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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 👍

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

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

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

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 !

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

Information - Resources - Webinars - Signposting - Research - Training

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.

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

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

I'm really sorry, that's how I set all my devices (dark mode) because it's what I can read best and I find the standard black on white too bright. The quote is in the alt text and the full thing is in-text on my Facebook if you'd like to read it there: www.facebook.com/share/p/1LEe...

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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

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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.

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...

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

Information - Resources - Webinars - Signposting - Research - Therapy

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

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!

Professionals often find it hard to access practical yet affirming resources that respect the neurology of the Autistic adults and children they work with.
As neuroaffirming professionals and parents, we’re unapologetically Autistic.
For neuroaffirming support you won't want to miss, ensure you're subscribed at https://jadefarrington.substack.com and keep an eye on your inbox on June 18th!
Teodora Byrne, NDwise Hub
Jess Garner, Grove Online Community
Jade Farrington, Counsellor & Therapist
Laura Hellfeld, Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting

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

Just 5 days until Autistic Pride Day! Marion McLaughlin of @auroraconsulting.bsky.social outlines what it's all about and some of the ways they're celebrating. 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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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Registration is open! Autistic Mental Health Conference 2026 neurohubcommunity.org/2026-autisti... With @neurohubcommunity.org , @dr-nicky.bsky.social , @autismadvocate.co.uk , @jadefarrington.bsky.social , @laurahellfeld.bsky.social and more!

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2026 Autistic mental health conference - NeuroHub Community Ltd

Please share on your social media to spread the word! Prices start from £50.00 33% discount on all ticket prices for NeuroHub Community members Contact our Admin team for your discount code to use at ...

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

Information - Resources - Webinars - Signposting - Research - Therapy

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

Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Given that more people acquire neurodivergence as they age, the older the generation then we can assume the greater the rate of neurodivergence, though older generations are less likely to identify that way. It's a sociopolitical identity rather than anything that can be specifically quantified.