Neurokindred

26/09/2025

I have just finished my monthly session with Niki Jones of Healing Craft Coachingl and am so excited to highlight their offerings for 🌱Thriving Autistically 2025.

Niki & Kahlia will lead Conjuring Autistically Wellbeing a special interest group (SpIns) focused on witchcraft, spirituality, fae, and mythology. Participants will discuss and share their spiritual practices and beliefs, exploring how these interests contribute to their well-being.

What to Bring:
An open mind, a notebook and pencil if you want to take notes and your fav crystal or witchy item or anything to help you feel comfy with the topics.
When:
Aus
Day 3 Monday 6th Oct
8-9am AEST
8.30-9.30am ACDT
9-10am AEDT
6-7am AWST

US
Sunday 5th Oct
4-5pm CDT
5-6pm EDT
3-4pm MDT
2-3pm PDT

UK
10-11pm BST

Conjuring: https://neurokindred.com/conjuring-autistic-wellbeing/

The next day, Niki will lead an introductory Energy Healing experience. She will use Reiki and other Energy Healing techniques to help activate your own regulation and relaxation systems. Energy Healing is a wonderful tool to help with Grounding the Self, Connecting to our Intuitive Nature as we; as our own Unique Powerful Creatix/Creator. Energy Healing has been used for years to aid in the relief of Stress, Burnout, Disregulation, Pain, Addiction, and so much more!

What to Bring:
Please bring any comfort items you want to help you feel even more Cozy and Secure as we enjoy the Energies of Nature, Mother Earth and the Cosmos.

When:
Aus
Day 4 Tuesday 7th Oct
8-9am AEST
8.30-9.30am ACDT
9-10am AEDT
6-7am AWST

US
Monday 6th Oct
4-5pm CDT
5-6pm EDT
3-4pm MDT
2-3pm PDT

UK
10-11pm BST

Energy Healing: https://neurokindred.com/energy-healing/
TA2025 whole program: https://neurokindred.com/thrivingautistically25/

26/09/2025

Penning Wellbeing Circle with Jade Lee & Shannon Hilscher Confetti Dreamers returns for 🌱Thriving Autistically 2025 to open our Bazaar of Autistic delights.

When: Day 1 Saturday 4th October
9-10.30am AEST
9.30-11am ACDT
7-8.30am AWST

US
Friday 3rd Oct
6-7.30pm CDT

Register here: https://neurokindred.com/thrivingautistically25/

I’m excited to be part of Thriving Autistically 2025!
I have the pleasure of joining Jade Lee in Penning Autistic Wellbeing, happening on Friday, October 3rd, at 6pm CDT (Central Time Zone).

This is an online writing session with a focus on exploring your emotions associated with color!

All events in Thriving Autistically are free, online, and created by and for Autistic adults.

Pre-register now to get early access to the full program:
https://forms.gle/R4e8Wj4BJAN7SMPWA

26/09/2025

Melody of Wellbeing Wise will be leading the popular Regulating Autistic Wellbeing again at 🌱Thriving Autistically 2025.

When: Wednesday 8th October
Time:
8-9.30am (AEST)
8.30-10am (ACDT)
9-10.30am (AEDT)
6-7.30am (AWST)

US
When: Tuesday 7th October
4-5pm (CDT)
5-6pm (EDT)
3-4pm (MDT)
2-3pm (PDT)

UK
10-11.30pm (BST)

Regulating Autistic Wellbeing-Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT tapping) for Neurodivergents.

-This is an opportunity to learn how use this highly effective self-help technique to efforortlessly let go of some stress

-This is fun and experiential. I will show you how to tap on accupressure points on your own face and upper body to send a message to your body that you are safe to release some stress.

-Bring 4 pieces of paper and some coloured pens as one of the exercises is drawing and tapping. No artistic skills required. You don't have to share.

Register here: https://neurokindred.com/thrivingautistically25/

25/09/2025

🎩Autistic Men & Non-Binary+ Peer Support Group is on this Saturday 27th September
Time:
1-2pm (Bris/Syd/Melb/Tas - AEST)
12.30-1.30pm (Adelaide/Darwin - ACST)
11am-12pm (Perth - AWST)
Cost: Free

Format:
They will run similar to a drop-in session.
The format is casual and does not have a lead facilitator who runs things-more just a facilitator who just starts the meeting and provides prompt questions if needed.
They are also able to read out the chat for those who prefer to participate this way.
This is so anyone can do this role in the group (which to start with will be me).
Someone will always be there to talk to for whomever decides to attend.
Intro in chat or out loud (or not)
Discussion starter questions (if required)
Mason will be reading out chat participation.

RSVP: linda@neurokindred.com
Or
Book online: http://neurokindred.com/bookings/

24/09/2025

One of the most anticipated sessions at 🌱Thriving Autistically: Online Wellbeing Event for Autistic Adults 2025 is a poignant and powerful discussion on Autistic Aging with Bridgette Hamstead & KJ Wiseheart.

Our first intimate Autistic Elders discussion session filled up with Neurokindred community members two weeks ago. This one is on Day 3 and includes our Autistic Elders facilitator Meg Carter and promises to be a rich dialogue.

So in response to demand, both Bridgette & KJ have generously agreed to run a second session on the final day of our event.

AUS
When: Day 7 Friday 10th October
Time:
7-8am AEST
7.30-8.30am ACDT
9-10am AEDT
5-6am AWST

US:
When: Thursday 9th October
4-5pm CDT
5-6pm EDT
3-4pm MDT
2-4pm PDT

UK
10-11pm BST

The session is a discussion where Bridgette & KJ discuss questions raised in Bridgette’s heartfelt article ‘Noone is Coming’: on Autism, Aging & the Quiet Terror We Don’t Talk About (link in comments).

This session is open max.

Please submit questions prior as their is limited time for live Q&A. Unshared questions will be collated and shared with presenters to respond to in their own time.

You can register directly here: https://neurokindred.com/autistic-elders-presentation/

Whole Thriving Autistically 2025 program here: https://neurokindred.com/thrivingautistically25/

24/09/2025

🫶Tapping the Week Away: EFT Tapping Group Practice Space for Neurodivergent Adults led by Melody
When: Friday 26th September
Time:
6-6.30pm (QLD/NSW/Vic/Tas - AEST)
5.30-6.00pm (Adelaide/Darwin - ACST)
4-4:30pm (Perth - AWST)
Cost: Free
Always: Fourth Friday
Book online: https://neurokindred.com/bookings/

Melody has recently completed her level 3 certification in EFT and has integrated Somatic Toning Sound Healing into her practice.

If you have any questions for Melody or would like to connect with and her services you can either contact her directly: melody@wellbeingwise.com.au
or visit the Wellbeing Wise website: https://wellbeingwise.com.au/

24/09/2025

Very excited to have Kory Sherland of Autie Talk and Kory Sherland Career Counseling join us on Day 6 of 🌱Thriving Autistically 2025.

Her session Narrative Approaches to Career Development is causing a lot of excitement in the community-lots of sign-ups already🤗The workbook looks amazing too 🙏🙏🙏

When: Thursday 9th October
Time:
2-3pm AEST
2.30-3.30pm ACDT
3-4pm AEDT
12-1pm AWST

US
11pm-12am CDT (8/10)
12-1am EDT
10-11pm MDT (8/10)
9-10pm PDT (8/10)

UK
5-6am BST

Kory’s Event Register here: https://neurokindred.com/narrative-approach-to-career-development/
TA2025 whole program Register here: https://neurokindred.com/thrivingautistically25/

Thriving Autistically 2025 is a free, online wellbeing festival led by and for Autistic adults. I'm thrilled that Neurokindred, the organiser of this event, has invited me to be part of it!

I’m delighted to be facilitating a session called Exploring Our Career Stories: A Narrative Approach to Career Development on Thursday 9 October, 2:00pm Brisbane AEST.

This session invites us to reflect on our personal and professional journeys and uncover new perspectives on thriving and wellbeing through narrative practice. I will also include an introduction to career counselling and what that looks like with me.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gy-5G9bU (super short form)

Can't wait to do this! :)

Hope to see you there,

Kory. :)

Image description: A picture of me, Kory, a white woman with dark hair wearing a blue dress with the KS logo including an image of a unicorn with pink hair and a reusable pink and blue coffee cup. Text reads: Exploring our career stories, Kory Sherland Career Counselling.

24/09/2025

Important Update-Session Change:

Meet the Author Lounge with David Gray-Hammond
When: Day 4-Tuesday the 7th October
Time:
AUS
7pm-8.30pm Brisbane-AEST (Check your time zone-not daylight savings)
7.30-9pm-ACDT
8pm-9.30pm-AEDT
6-7.30pm-AWST

UK
10-11.30am-BST

US
4am - 5.30am CDT
5am - 6.30am EDT
3am - 4.30am MDT
2am - 3.30am PDT

David Gray-Hammond is an Autistic, ADHD, and schizophrenic author and internationally respected advocate. Their work has become essential reading for many in our community, offering clarity and courage in naming the realities that so often go unseen.

From accessible descriptions & framings for our complex internal experiences, insightful and real discussions about lived experience of psychosis and psychiatric abuse to the complex intersections of substance use, trauma, and survival.

David has also been a leading voice in shaping conversations around neuroqueering and challenging neuronormative expectations in systems and organisations.

Neurokindred is launching “Meet the Author Lounge” as a metaphorical fireside gathering, where Autistic leaders, advocates, authors, poets, and artists can bring their work, their why, and their dreams to share in this community space. We are deeply honoured to welcome David as our very first guest, and to gather around as they share their wisdom, projects, and plans for the future.

David has said they are open to all questions about any of their work so sign-up today for this unique experience.

Register for Meet the Author here: https://neurokindred.com/meet-the-author-lounge-david-gray-hammond/

Register for Thriving Autistically 2025 Full Program here: https://neurokindred.com/thrivingautistically25/

Tag: Emergent Divergence: The neurodivergent ramblings of David Gray-Hammond
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24/09/2025

🥄Autistic Spoonies: Autistics w/ co-occurring Chronic Illness Peer Support Group is on this Friday 26th September
Time:
1:00pm - 2:30pm (QLD/NSW/Vic/Tas - AEST)
12:30pm - 2:00pm (Adelaide/ Darwin - ACST)
11:00am - 12:30pm (Perth - AWST)
Group facilitators: Emma Mitchell & Danielle King
Recurring: Second Wednesday & Last Friday of the month
Cost: Free*
RSVP: emma@neurokindred.com
Book online: https://neurokindred.com/bookings/
More groups: https://neurokindred.com/peergroups
🌎🌍 International Welcome
*All Neurokindred peer groups are Autistic-led and free of charge. Our peer support groups are delivered with funding from the NDIA Peer Support and Capacity Building Grant.

23/09/2025

📎DE Drop-In: Developmental Educator supported Body-Doubling for Autistic adults

Jade is a Developmental Educator and Teacher by profession and we have contracted with them to provide a monthly 2 hour Drop-in session for Neurokindred Community Members.

This will be available every month on the fourth Friday.

When: Friday 26th September
Time: 9-11am (QLD/NSW/Vic/Tas - AEST)
8:30-10:30am (Adelaide/Darwin - ACST)
7-9am (Perth - AWST)
Recurring: the fourth Friday of every month
Cost: Free
Book online: https://neurokindred.com/bookings/

Email Jade ahead of time with tasks you need support with: becomingjade2019@gmail.com
or
complete form and book a 15min 1:1: https://forms.gle/kivkpW9yzDHgeMa68

To book in for a 1:1 15 minute consult book here: https://calendar.app.google/WL8kRoiXZaAzerQK8
These will be conducted in a breakout room.

Special Note: As Autistics we have many different ways we like to body double.
Some like to chat, some move around, and others need library quiet etc.
To accommodate this we can arrange a 'no-talking' breakout space available on request.
Jade will move between spaces but will mainly be in the main room or in the 1:1 consults.
Or people can just mute the sound in the main room.