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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Neurodivergent burnout, the nervous system and recovery. Grab your ticket here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/burnout-an...

Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

A days to grab a ticket for my 4 session online course for parents of neurodivergent teens starts again in September, focussing upon those who are autistic/PDA/ADHD/AuDHD All ticket holders will have access to the recordings afterwards. Purchase a ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parenting-...

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

@spcialndsjungle.bsky.social My new book about autistic burnout can help young people understand what it really means to be autistic and also what burnout is, why it happens and what helps recovery. You can get it here uk.jkp.com/products/the... www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person...

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

‘The young person’s guide to autistic burnout’ is available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Waterstones, Amazon and many other book sellers uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK #autisticburnout #autisticburnoutrecovery #jkpbooks

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

‘The young person’s guide to autistic burnout’ is available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Amazon, Waterstones and many other book sellers. uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Universities you need to do better for neurodivergent students. Let’s talk lectures and lecture halls. These are a NIGHTMARE for many autistic & ADHD students. Appreciate each individual’s different sensory needs & also executive functioning differences- includes focus and often needing movement.

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Out Mon July 21st! Available to preorder uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Autistic people are over represented in the PREVENT scheme. It is thought that 40-60% of those on the programme are autistic. This is shocking. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/news/2021-07...

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OPINION: No evidence links autism with terrorism, but ill-judged statements and headlines will lead to stigma

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Book launch events To book tickets for the in person event in Guildford on Fri Aug 1st: www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/event-detail... To book tickets for the free online event on Monday July 21st: www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/eve.../onlin...

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

So this happened yesterday at the Autism and ADHD show in London: My new book ‘The young person’s guide to autistic burnout’ completely sold out and I had a huge audience come hear my talk on AuDHD burnout. Thank you 🙏🏽 I am blown away!

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Out July 21st and available to pre order now amzn.eu/d/1PAERhK

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

I’m so pleased with this book! It’s perfect for autistic young people - to help them embrace their unique identities, understand burnout and appreciate what the journey out of burnout looks like. It’s available for pre order at www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person...

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Parents of neurodivergent adults (any neurodivergent person 18+) join me for a 2 part webinar on Wed June 25th and Wed July 2nd, 7-9pm (BST). Neurodivergent mental health and wellbeing Burnout and recovery Addiction, harm reduction and recovery www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parents-of...

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

I’ve been nominated for the National Diversity Awards for the second year running 🙏🏼 You can vote for me below www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/...

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I have been voted for an Award at The National Diversity Awards 2025 in association with @itvnews. Please vote for me #NDA25 #Nominate #VotingNowOpen

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Over 200 tickets sold for the Autistic Burnout Network conference on May 17th. Grab yours (the ‘Get tickets’ button on Eventbrite takes you to several options) and hear some fantastic dynamic speakers. Suitable for professionals, parents and individuals.

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

You can now pre order my new book about autistic burnout for young people, released in July 21st www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person... If you don’t want to purchase it from Amazon then it will be widely available from July 21st.

Book title Young persons guide to autistic burnout and a picture of two young people. One is sat cross legged and playing with a fidget tool and the other young person is sat wearing headphones

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

The autistic burnout Network conference on Sat May 17th Tickets for professionals and donations for individuals and parents. Donations go to good causes- will be revealed soon. Autistic Burnout Network Conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autistic-b...

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

You can pre order my next book here amzn.eu/d/fqSP91L In this informative and supportive guide, autistic author and advocate, Viv Dawes, gently provides you with all the information you need about autistic burnout: what causes it, how to prevent it and what helps with recovery.

Front cover of book with two young people sitting down. One wearing headphones and the other has a fidget toy. The title says The young person’s guide to autistic burnout

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Register your interest in attending the virtual Autistic Burnout Network conference on Sat May 17th here www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-burnout-network

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

My blog piece about professionals understanding autistic burnout has led to some really interesting discussions with people in the mental health field. I have a meeting with someone from the Maudsley trust to discuss a collaboration 🙏🏼

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Being socially awkward as an autistic person is one thing. Being a racist and intentionally making fascist salutes is another and they are not connected.

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

A low demand way to understand autistic burnout and recovery. Purchased by neurodivergent individuals, parents and professionals. www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/shop

Colourful playing card sized cards with different subjects discussed on each card all in the topic of understanding autistic burnout and recovery

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

New Year reshare of my starter pack of neuro-affirming advocates, organisations, charities and researchers go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

If you are a neurodivergent adult and want to better understand burnout, your nervous system and recovery the join myself and Courtney from Chameleon Coaching in Jan 15th and 22nd at 7pm (BST). Both sessions are recorded. £16 for 2 webinar sessions www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/online-webin...

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Online Webinars | Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

The Autistic Burnout Network presents a conference on May 17th (BST) www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-bur...

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

It’s happening! The Autistic burnout network conference May 17th 2025 Registration at www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-burnout-network

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

My new book ‘The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout’ is available for pre order on Amazon. Illustrated by my amazing son Josh. It’s released Summer 25. www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person...

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The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout

Buy The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout by Dawes, Viv (ISBN: 9781805017325) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Do you want to make a lived experience contribution to my new book? I want to hear from PDA adults who have experienced burnout and can talk about their experiences and what helps. Please email me at dawesautismadvocate121@gmail.com Thanks 🙏🏼

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ICARS - International Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion @againstrestraint.com · 20/11/2024

Binding Truths” by Adam Lodestone shares a deeply personal account of the traumatic impacts of restraint and seclusion practices. It’s a must-read for anyone advocating for compassionate, inclusive education. Let’s unpack this powerful story. ⬇️ againstrestraint.com/2021/05/30/b...

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Binding Truths: My Personal Experience With Forcible Restraints And Seclusion

A personal testimony of trauma as a result of being forcibly restrained and secluded in school environments.

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Book deal number 2 in the bag. SWEEEEET!!!!! Book on autistic burnout for young people published July 25 and my next book for ND adults date TBC. I am so happy right now ❤️

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Autistic people are constantly subject to many kinds of restraint: -Physical restraint- often because of the misunderstanding around meltdowns -Chemical restraint and over prescribed anti psychotics But also -Not hearing us -Doing things about us without us -Not respecting our autonomy

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Has anyone made a starter pack of neurodiversity-affirming therapists? We are hoping to start our own pack, but we would love to see what is out there already and connect. Open-Source Directory of Neurodivergent Neuro-Affirming Therapists. Free listings! Click link neurodivergentpractitioners.org

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Home - Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory

Find a Neurodivergent Practitioner. Search for a therapist, coach, psychologist, relationship support, and more on our global directory. Top Categories Recent Listings

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Another great starter pack - new accounts have been added so worth re-clicking every so often to keep up to date! go.bsky.app/4KBf1i5

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Tickets available for my new upcoming webinar with Chameleon Coaching on Neurodivergent burnout and recovery through a nervous system lens www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/online-webin...

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Neurodivergent professionals, do you want to join me and others in promoting the reality of autistic burnout and help other professionals understand? Please consider joining the Autistic burnout network. www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-bur...

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Autistic Burnout Network | Autistic Advocate

Neurodivergent professionals who understand autistic burnout

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Families of autistic children in burnout, are time and time again being threatened by social services and CAMHs teams and even told their child will be sectioned - because of an increase in meltdowns (a sign of burnout). I won’t stop fighting until autistic burnout is officially recognised by all.

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ICARS - International Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion @againstrestraint.com · 17/11/2024

2023 Statement released by ICARS, @Neuroclastic, and @ParisHilton's 11:11 Impact Media regarding: United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) calling on the UK to enforce critical protections to safeguard children from restraint and seclusion in schools. #AgainstRestraint

A document titled "Joint Statement regarding United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child: Concluding Observations on Restraint and Seclusion in UK Schools" with logos of ICARS, NeuroClastic, and Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Impact Media at the top.

The statement discusses the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child's observations, released on June 2, 2023, which call for immediate legislative action in the UK to prohibit the use of restraint and seclusion as a disciplinary measure, reserving them solely for cases of true "last resort." The Committee also advocates for:

A ban on police presence in schools.
Public release of restraint and seclusion data.
Investigating abuse and maltreatment cases.
A child-rights-based educational approach.
The document highlights support from ICARS, NeuroClastic, and 11:11 Impact Media for these recommendations and their efforts to advocate for legislative protections, as reflected in the ICARS Report: Restraint and Seclusion in England’s Schools (April 2023). Legislative recommendations include:

Public reporting and analysis of restraint/seclusion data.
Prohibition of restraint outside "true last resort."
Elimination of seclusion.
Robust complaint mechanisms for survivors, parents, and caregivers.
The statement acknowledges the UK Department for Education's willingness to discuss changes and expresses hope that these measures will safeguard children’s welfare and support educators.

A document summarizing critical areas related to restraint and seclusion in education from the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child. The header reads:
"Below are the critical areas pertaining to restraint and seclusion in education from the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child: Concluding observations on the combined sixth and seventh reports of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland."

The document is divided into sections:

Data Collection
Recommends regular collection, analysis, and publication of disaggregated data on the use of restraint, seclusion, solitary confinement, and harmful devices against children.
Violence Against Children (arts. 19, 24, 28, 34, 37, and 39)
Recommends prohibiting harmful practices like spit hoods, tasers, and seclusion as disciplinary measures.
Calls for statutory guidance to ensure restraint is used only as a last resort to prevent harm.
Urges investigation and sanctioning of maltreatment, with reparations for victims.
Education, Leisure, and Cultural Activities (arts. 28–31)
Advocates for banning restraint and seclusion in schools, adopting child-rights-based approaches, and training educators in child-sensitive methods.
Opposes the presence of police in schools.
Implementation and Reporting
Calls for dissemination of findings in accessible formats and languages, including child-friendly versions.
Logos of ICARS, NeuroClastic, and 11:11 Impact Media are displayed at the bottom. The document emphasizes legislative action to protect children's rights and uphold their dignity.

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

A few of the contributors to A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas are now on Bluesky. Here's a starter pack where you can find and follow them: go.bsky.app/TsbsUhs You can download your free copy from subscribepage.io/tO5Rvl

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Getting my presentation ready for my local ICB meeting on safeguarding in Dec, when I will be talking about autistic burnout

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate @vivdawes.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I have lots of resources about autistic burnout available on my website, including a download version of my book for parents and anyone working with autistic children and young people experiencing burnout. www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/shop

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