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Susan Madigan @susanmadigan3.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

I also really like @niamhgarvey.bsky.social book "Looking after your Autistic Self" which talks about recovery from burnout in sections, paticularly outlining the importance of use of special interests for Recovery. It's also just really nicely written and accessible www.amazon.co.uk/Looking-Afte...

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Looking After Your Autistic Self: A Personalised Self-Care Approach to Managing Your Sensory and Emotional Well-Being

Buy Looking After Your Autistic Self: A Personalised Self-Care Approach to Managing Your Sensory and Emotional Well-Being by Garvey, Niamh (ISBN: 9781839975608) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Delighted to have had my book "Being Autistic (and what that actually means)" ,illustrated by @theorah.bsky.social, nominated for the Great Reads Awards. What a gorgeous ceremony and event 💞 #Autistic #ChildrensBooks

Photo of me speaking into microphone. Man (author Alan Nolan) to right holding up my book Being Autistic.

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy World Autism Acceptance Day. Here's 2 of my #OwnVoice books in @booksupstairs.bsky.social : For adults: Wired Our Own Way; an anthology of autistic Irish voices, published by @newislandbooks.bsky.social For Kids: Being Autistic (and what that actually means), published by JKP.

Photo of me holding 2 books in a book shop. On left Wires our own way, on right Being Autistic.

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Meghan Wilson Duff 🦑 @mwduff.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

This link is to a blog that has books written by autistic authors that have autistic characters or about autistic experience. It's well sorted so you can jump to #PB or #YA or nonfiction or Nonspeaking or BIPOC authors. It also has my favorite review of How Are You, Verity? 🦑

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The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

@ronanhession.bsky.social just finished the TV show, thought it was so so sweet. Really had the quirky lovely essence of the book. Hope you are happy with it? Great casting too.

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Looking for autistic teenagers (15-18 years) to write for an anthology of essays about being autistic, for teenage readers. Book to be published next year in collaboration with @newislandbooks.bsky.social and Little Island publishers. @matthewpb.bsky.social #Autistic #Irish #Writing #OwnVoices

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Young Autistic Irish writers: we want to hear from you!
What: Essays between 1000-1500 words
When: Deadline of Monday 6th April 2026
Where: Send your submissions or queries to irishautisticanthology@gmail.com

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Can't wait to read this! And what a brilliant name.

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Aisling Walsh @aislingwalsh.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

After years of muddling through the worlds of journalism and creative writing, it felt like things finally began to come together in 2025. I'm so grateful to have found many wonderful homes for my words and opportunities to collaborate with a growing literary community! See links below 🧵

A photo collage of screenshots from articles from 2025 including pieces for disability_visibility, electric literature, frazzledlitmag science for the people channel_mag, healing is my special interest with d_l_mayfield, little white lies, the irish independent, newislandbooks, literary hub and freedomtowrite2025 !

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Happy to announce I've signed a contract for a follow-on book to "Being #Autistic (and what that actually means)", coming in winter 2026. It will focus on tips and tricks for sensory and emotional management. Thanks to all the kids who let me know they wanted a second book, it made it happen!

Photo of my hand holding up a copy of the children's book "Being Autistic (and what that actually means)" in a bookshop. Sign for "Children's Activity and Reference".

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Futa Fata @futafata.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Well we are celebrating a milestone birthday, and it is the most exciting night of the year so here's something from us to you. 📚 Mol an óige agus léifidh siad! #FutaFata20 ##LateLateToyShow #BookElves2025

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Ruth Ennis @rurooie.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Alright, break time, so now is your chance to get a personalised book recommendation for the young reader in your life! Just tell me their age (0-18) and interests and I'll share a book I think they'll love 📚 #LateLateToyShow #BookElves2025

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Sarah Webb @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

A brilliant non-fiction book for children by Irish author @niamhgarvey.bsky.social for age 9+. It's easy to read, fun and full of information. Great comic book style illustrations by Rachel Burgess make it a real winner. #LateLateToyShow #BookElves2025

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Also need to read this, looks intriguing...

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Right now I must go buy this...

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

My favourite thing about writing for kids is how ridiculous I can go- I recently wrote a scene with a talking bottom, and it made me laugh so much. I will never grow old if I keep this up. #KidLit #WritingForKids #Writing

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Think the sound of water may be my favourite sound in the world, and it sounds even better after the incessant downpours of rain lately. When it's loud enough to block my thoughts- that is my favourite.

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Books Ireland @booksireland.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

⭐Well, she's arrived—the 2026 Irish Writers Handbook⭐ Find yours here ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️ and in all good bookshops imminently! wordwellbooks.com/index.php?ro... @stomaselli.bsky.social @janecasey.bsky.social @niamhgarvey.bsky.social @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Delighted to have an essay in this about neurodivergent writing 💖

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Filmed this yesterday and keep rewatching it, so sharing it in case anyone else would enjoy its loveliness💞

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Pablo 🎧 @pabloista.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Another book I’d recommend is Looking After Your Autistic Self by @niamhgarvey.bsky.social It’s full of great advice and gentle insights, a very personal, reflective, and surprisingly soothing read. Definitely recommended.

Looking After Your Autistic Self.

A photo of the auther Niamh Garvey holding the book

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Martine Brennan @saytheirnamesir.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

'When I was first introduced to spelling on an alphabet letter-board, I was a downy bird trying to fly...' Fiacre Ryan #Autism #WiredOurOwnWay edit @niamhgarvey.bsky.social

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

I absolutely loved this book for #Autistic #Pregnant people. Well worth a read by medical staff and family of autistic pregnant people also.

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Nuala O'Connor @nualaoconnor.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Look at this little beauty, an exquisite hardback edition of James Joyce's story 'The Dead' from @newislandbooks.bsky.social And I've written a new intro, which was both pleasure and privilege. Out Nov. 7th! ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Looking forward to chatting with @nualaoconnor.bsky.social @chandrikanm.bsky.social @jenwallacecreates.bsky.social tomorrow in Ballyruan library, Dublin at the Red Line Literary Festival. Free event but booking necessary. redlinefestival.ie/events/wired...

Screen shot: Wired Our Own Way. Book Now. Time 2:30. Venue Ballyroan Library. Free, booking required. Includes photo of Nuala Niamh Chandrika and Chandrika

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

In our Discovery Programme for Autistic adults we have been discussing relationships. We shared this great book Autistic guide for communicating & connecting by @niamhgarvey.bsky.social uk.jkp.com/products/the... What things do you find difficult or what supports you in your relationships?

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The Autistic Guide to Communicating and Connecting

"Autistic people communicate differently to non-autistic people, but that does not equate to communicating "wrong"."Written by autistic author Niamh Garvey, this book combines up-to-date research and ...

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🦋 Phenomenally Autistic 🦋| Ayanna Sanaa Davis @ayannasanaa.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

“To be Black, autistic, and a woman is to walk through a world shaped by the constant weight of racism, ableism, and misogyny , not separately, but all at once. all at fucking once” phenomenallyautistic.substack.com/p/why-we-mus...

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Why We Must Amplify the Voices of Black Autistic Women

"We’ve Always Been Here": Why Amplifying the Voices of Black Autistic Women Is Essential

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Jayson Carcione @carcionejay.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Delighted to have been awarded a 2025 Mentorship in Fiction Bursary with Frank O’Connor fellow @laurajeanmckay.bsky.social @munsterlitcentre.bsky.social

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Shared the stage yesterday at Write By The Sea literary festival with some wonderful writers (I name them in ALT text) who contributed to Wired Our Own Way; An Anthology of Autistic Irish Voices @newislandbooks.bsky.social. Thanks to the @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social for sending us!

Photo of stage with 4 women, from left to right: Chandrik Narayanan Mohan, Niamh Garvey, Nuala O'Connor, Jen Poyntz.

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Nice to see 2 of my books on display at the bookshop at the Write By The Sea festival in Kilmore Quay. Thank you to @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social for sending a panel of Wired Our Own Way to the festival, it was a real joy 💖

Book shelf with cardboard decoration books of Wired Our Own Way in the middle and Looking After Your Autistic Self on the right.

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Write By The Sea literary festival kicked off last night with an interview of Claire Keegan. I adore her books, so it was a real treat to hear her speak about them in person 💞

Photo of a stage with 2 women sitting across from eachother, speaking into microphones

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The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project @autisticbooks.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Being Autistic (And What That Actually Means) by Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social is EXCELLENT! The author is autistic and also has autistic children and the illustrator is also autistic. This is my go-to non-fiction recommendation for this age group. uk.jkp.com/products/bei...

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Being Autistic (And What That Actually Means)

You're autistic - but what does that really mean?Welcome to the ultimate guide to understanding who you are and what it means to be autistic!In this fully illustrated graphic guide to what it means to...

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Erika McGann @erikamcgann.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Puffling braves the ocean waves in 'Puffling and the Stormy Sea' out next week!

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🦋 Phenomenally Autistic 🦋| Ayanna Sanaa Davis @ayannasanaa.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

When I was in the psychiatric hospital ( where I got my autism diagnosis) I was in a dissociative episode & they put peppermint oil on a cotton ball the aroma helped ‘ground me’ I’m just sharing in case anyone with dissociative disorder needs some extra tools!

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furby hancock @furbyhancock.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Too late, Batman. Once this Tylenol floods the city's water supply, my wiki won't run out of editors ever again

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

My message to President Trump. Available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers- and sold in the US.

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

I had the pleasure of getting an early proof of this book and it is absolutely brilliant. #Autism #Autistic #Pregnancy

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AsIAm - Ireland’s Autism Charity @asiamireland.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Statement from AsIAm in response to Autism misinformation by the US Government.

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Martine Brennan @saytheirnamesir.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

'After my diagnosis, it was as if suddenly everything made sense.' Liam Coulson #WiredOurOwnWay edit. @niamhgarvey.bsky.social #Autism #speirgorm

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Martine Brennan @saytheirnamesir.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

'I am proud to be #autistic. It is something that makes me, me. It is something that further connects me and Willow (my daughter), and will let her know that no matter what challenges she ever faces, her daddy can help her...' James McClean edit. @niamhgarvey.bsky.social #WiredOurOwnWay #speirgorm

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Martine Brennan @saytheirnamesir.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

'I think in images and translating them into words is quite difficult' Jane Cadman (diagnosed at age 69) #Autism #WiredOurOwnWay edit @niamhgarvey.bsky.social #speirgorm @asiamireland.bsky.social

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Children's Books Ireland @childrensbooksireland.ie · 15/09/2025

Our new reading guide is here!☘️ The Best Irish Books of 2025 is a celebration of Irish authors and illustrators, a map to find your next great read and a treasure trove of talent from the island of Ireland. Dive in and download the guide now ⬇️ childrensbooksireland.ie/our-recommen...

The cover of The Best Irish Books of 2025 being held up infront of a bookcase. The cover has an illustration of children and sea creatures reading books in an underwater setting, in the centre is a treasure chest bursting with books. Everyone is smiling.

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Prof Rosa Hoekstra @rosahoekstra.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

“They want our ideas. They just don’t want us.” Kenyan 'shadow scholars' writing essays for UK university students www.theguardian.com/education/20...

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Inside the world of Kenya’s ‘shadow scholars’ paid to write essays for UK students

Highly educated Kenyans working for essay mills ghostwrite academic work that students pass off as their own

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