Thriving Autistic

06/02/2026

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Today is the final part in our work resource series, and it is all about navigating workplace issues. Like everything we do, this is peer-led and goes deep into those all too familiar topics such as misunderstandings, conflict, burnout and workplace challenges arise. We talk about the kinds of situations we often find ourselves in... and the practical things we have found helpful when we needed to protect ourselves or advocate for change. You will get tips, advice and most importantly we look at workplace issues through a lens of safety, clarity and self-advocacy, rather than assuming the problem sits with you.
Go to the link below to download your free copy

https://yellowladybugs.myshopify.com/products/sustaining-work-avoiding-burnout-a-guide-for-autistic-and-audhd-people-part-5?fbclid=IwY2xjawPyxghleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIMldMZExUUTJ4eVRhRHJJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHph2YAlXjsUSF4VzSioSPVRJQ4CHBJWKQspWJeZKccU90PYjgSsW-O7-iymz_aem_CdjVsRkq_xEwyfqNqdhBBQ

Today is the final part in our work resource series, and it is all about navigating workplace issues. Like everything we do, this is peer-led and goes deep into those all too familiar topics such as misunderstandings, conflict, burnout and workplace challenges arise. We talk about the kinds of situations we often find ourselves in... and the practical things we have found helpful when we needed to protect ourselves or advocate for change. You will get tips, advice and most importantly we look at workplace issues through a lens of safety, clarity and self-advocacy, rather than assuming the problem sits with you.
Go to https://yellowladybugs.myshopify.com/products/sustaining-work-avoiding-burnout-a-guide-for-autistic-and-audhd-people-part-5 to download your free copy or go to the link in bio.
Comment PART 5 to receive the link to purchase!
This resource series was made possible through funding from the Australian Government Department of Social Services and we are very grateful to be able to create this for our community.

06/02/2026

Aged 18-24years?
Newly Identified Autistic, or maybe you have clients you'd like to refer to our Discovery Programme?

6 weeks starting 18th Feb 2026
Neuro-affirming Discovery Programme.
Find out more about your Autistic identity
Build community support
Funded spaces available

Find out more:

https://thrivingautistic.org/discovery-programme/

03/02/2026

Michela Casaldi is a member of Thriving Autistic Community.

They are offering a small number of FREE Neurodiversity & Wellbeing Coaching spaces, with the current plan for these to begin sometime in March/April.

They are opening these free places because they are currently completing a specialist qualification in Neurodiversity Coaching with the ATTUNED Approach.

These places are intended for individuals who would genuinely benefit from support and may not currently have the means to access coaching.

Their focus is on supporting ADHDers, Autistic adults, and AuDHDers — whether formally diagnosed, self‑diagnosed, or simply recognising yourself in these profiles. Other forms of neurodivergence often overlap, and that’s absolutely welcome. The work is shaped around your lived experience, not fitting a label.
You can read the full details here:
subscribepage.io/r7NMGs
From that page, you’ll also find a link to express your interest. If you choose to do that, theuy'll get in touch to arrange a short call so you can talk through the practicalities and see whether the coaching feels like a good fit.
If you’d like to explore more everything is gathered here:
https://linktr.ee/michelahealthcoaching

Helping neurodivergent individuals thrive 🌱 | Health & Wellbeing coach | NLP Practitioner | Neurodiversity-Informed Practitioner✨

03/02/2026

An amazing community letter of up coming events and news by Jade Farrington - Counsellor and Therapist

Thank you

Would you like the latest neurodiversity information, resources, support and webinar listings - all in one place?

It's the 1st of the month, so a new Neurodiversity Newsletter is here!

It includes links to content and upcoming online events and training from a wide range of people including:
Helen Autistic Realms
The Activistic Autistic
Aurora Consulting
ND Perspective
Christina Keeble Consulting
Ausome Charlie
Patrick Casale
Karenza Harding, Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Gráinne Warren Play Therapy
Maverique Therapeutic Services
Laura Hellfeld Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting
Neurodivergent_lou
Diversity Doodles
Pete Wharmby, Autistic Author
NeuroWild
The Autistic SENCO
NDwise Hub
Autistic PhD
Karuna Therapeutic Services
Niko Boskovic
Trauma Geek - Janae Elisabeth
SmallTalk Speech & Language Therapy
Swarit Gopalan - My truisms unfiltered
Tanya Valentin l Neuro-Affirming Family Coach
AUsome Training
GROVE - Online Community for Autistic Young People
Kelly Mahler
Kristy Forbes - Autism & ND Support
The Autistic Advocate
SWAN Autism - Scotland
And many more!

03/02/2026

Shared via Embrace Autism

If you are struggling with Autistic Burnout, you are not alone.

The Ultimate Guide to Autistic Burnout was written for autistic adults who are exhausted, overwhelmed, and trying to understand what burnout actually is and how to begin recovering in a way that respects autistic nervous systems.

📘 Available now:
👉 Embrace Autism:
https://embrace-autism-store.myshopify.com/products/the-ultimate-guide-to-autistic-burnout-e-book

👉 Amazon:
https://www.amazon.ca/Ultimate-Guide-Autistic-Burnout/dp/B0DZD351TZ

The Ultimate Guide to Autistic Love & Relationships is coming in March 2026.

If you are struggling with Autistic Burnout, you are not alone.

The Ultimate Guide to Autistic Burnout was written for autistic adults who are exhausted, overwhelmed, and trying to understand what burnout actually is and how to begin recovering in a way that respects autistic nervous systems.

📘 Available now:
👉 Embrace Autism:
https://embrace-autism-store.myshopify.com/products/the-ultimate-guide-to-autistic-burnout-e-book

👉 Amazon:
https://www.amazon.ca/Ultimate-Guide-Autistic-Burnout/dp/B0DZD351TZ

The Ultimate Guide to Autistic Love & Relationships is coming in March 2026.

03/02/2026

Shared via SEDSConnective

If you have bipolar disorder, have you ever been assessed for autism or ADHD?

Have you noticed connections between your physical and mental health that doctors missed?
Your Body & Brain Are More Connected Than You Think! Read the discussion in the blog here Bipolar Disorder, Hypermobility and Neurodivergence: The Missing Connection
https://www.sedsconnective.org/post/bipolar-hypermobility-neurodivergence-connection
In simple terms, this suggests that the connection between hypermobility and bipolar experiences is not random. Instead, it appears to be part of a wider neurodevelopmental picture. Many people with bipolar disorder may also be neurodivergent and physically hypermobile, but these connections are often missed because health services tend to work in separate silos.
The Problem: Silos

Psychiatrists diagnose mood disorders , autism or ADHD separately
Some doctors/health practitioners or maybe rheumatologists ideally help joint pain and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes associated conditions
But these aren’t separate problems, they’re interconnected.

Key Research Findings:
KEY FINDINGS: - People with hypermobility are 5x more likely to have bipolar disorder

They also show strong autistic or ADHD traits, even if never formally diagnosed. Neurodivergence helps explain the link between hypermobility and bipolar mood patterns.

Real-World Impact:
Treatments may fail if only part of the problem is addressed.
People may struggle for years without understanding why.
Symptoms are often dismissed as “all in your head,” when they reflect a body/brain connection.

Your hypermobility, intense emotions and the way you experience the world may all stem from the same underlying body/brain differences.
It’s time healthcare, researchers, funders and the world caught up with that reality.

New study reveals a trio: Bipolar + hypermobility + Neurodivergence specified here as (Autism/ADHD)
Link to study here : https://rpst.cc/8KFmJH
by E Bucknill, Lisa Quadt, R Dew, A Colasanti, C Muller‑Pollard, H Critchley & Jessica Eccles published in British Journal of Psychiatry

If you have bipolar disorder, have you ever been assessed for autism or ADHD?

Have you noticed connections between your physical and mental health that doctors missed?
Your Body & Brain Are More Connected Than You Think! Read the discussion in the blog here Bipolar Disorder, Hypermobility and Neurodivergence: The Missing Connection
https://www.sedsconnective.org/post/bipolar-hypermobility-neurodivergence-connection
In simple terms, this suggests that the connection between hypermobility and bipolar experiences is not random. Instead, it appears to be part of a wider neurodevelopmental picture. Many people with bipolar disorder may also be neurodivergent and physically hypermobile, but these connections are often missed because health services tend to work in separate silos.
The Problem: Silos

Psychiatrists diagnose mood disorders , autism or ADHD separately
Some doctors/health practitioners or maybe rheumatologists ideally help joint pain and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes associated conditions
But these aren’t separate problems, they’re interconnected.

Key Research Findings:
KEY FINDINGS: - People with hypermobility are 5x more likely to have bipolar disorder

They also show strong autistic or ADHD traits, even if never formally diagnosed. Neurodivergence helps explain the link between hypermobility and bipolar mood patterns.

Real-World Impact:
Treatments may fail if only part of the problem is addressed.
People may struggle for years without understanding why.
Symptoms are often dismissed as “all in your head,” when they reflect a body/brain connection.

Your hypermobility, intense emotions and the way you experience the world may all stem from the same underlying body/brain differences.
It’s time healthcare, researchers, funders and the world caught up with that reality.

New study reveals a trio: Bipolar + hypermobility + Neurodivergence specified here as (Autism/ADHD)
Link to study here : https://rpst.cc/8KFmJH
by E Bucknill, Lisa Quadt, R Dew, A Colasanti, C Muller‑Pollard, H Critchley & Jessica Eccles published in British Journal of Psychiatry

03/02/2026

Shared via Littlepuddins.ie

Autistic Self Care 💜
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Autistic Self Care is different to neurotypical self care.
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When I think about the phrase “mind yourself” that’s what I link to autistic self care.
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It’s taking a step back, staying in your safe haven, wearing your comfort clothing, eating your safe foods. Sometimes it’s not speaking and not doing. Sometimes it’s focusing on your passions, learning a new skill, maybe it’s switching off completely and just going to bed.
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Sometimes it’s learning to say, learning to set boundaries and learning to stand up for yourself 💜
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It looks different for every autistic person but what’s most important is that it means you can enter your flow states, you can do what brings you joy, you can be yourself.
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Learning to mind yourself takes time, I’ve learned the hard way, ending up with autistic burnt out more times than I care to admit, means I know for me, following my own self care routine is what makes me, authentically me 💜
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Autistic Self Care is essential 💜
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Autistic Self Care 💜
-
Autistic Self Care is different to neurotypical self care.
-
When I think about the phrase “mind yourself” that’s what I link to autistic self care.
-
It’s taking a step back, staying in your safe haven, wearing your comfort clothing, eating your safe foods. Sometimes it’s not speaking and not doing. Sometimes it’s focusing on your passions, learning a new skill, maybe it’s switching off completely and just going to bed.
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Sometimes it’s learning to say, learning to set boundaries and learning to stand up for yourself 💜
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It looks different for every autistic person but what’s most important is that it means you can enter your flow states, you can do what brings you joy, you can be yourself.
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Learning to mind yourself takes time, I’ve learned the hard way, ending up with autistic burnt out more times than I care to admit, means I know for me, following my own self care routine is what makes me, authentically me 💜
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Autistic Self Care is essential 💜
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03/02/2026

Shared via neurodivergent_insights

03/02/2026

Shared via Lived Experience Educator

The second edition of The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills is launching in TWO WEEKS 🎉

And I’ve got a special offer just for clinicians (and any other mental health or allied health professional) ✨

With over 100,000 copies sold worldwide, this second edition reimagines DBT skills through a neurodiversity affirming lens and after many requests, now includes an interpersonal effectiveness section.

166 pages of neurodiversity affirming worksheets, information and prompts on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, sensory needs, meltdown support, relationship mapping, understanding our capacity, self-advocacy, stimming and more.

I’m offering 40% off the Clinical License digital version to the first 100 clinicians so you can start using it with clients straight away.

What does a Clinical License mean?

- You can print pages to use with unlimited clients
- You can share the digital file directly with clients
- You can use it in therapy, groups or your practice

https://www.livedexperienceeducator.com/store/p/clinical-license-the-neurodivergent-friendly-workbook-of-dbt-skills

03/02/2026

Shared via Lived Experience Educator

I’m heading back to uni in a few weeks to start my thesis and I thought I’d share some accommodations that have helped me in the past and that I’ll probably be asking for again.

Let’s be real though - the most important accommodation is an accessible process for requesting them.

Support shouldn’t require chasing specialists for reports and multiple appointments all the while we’re attending classes just to have our needs met.

Accessibility that requires forms, proof and multiple appointments isn’t accessibility, it’s another barrier.

I’m heading back to uni in a few weeks to start my thesis and I thought I’d share some accommodations that have helped me in the past and that I’ll probably be asking for again.

Let’s be real though - the most important accommodation is an accessible process for requesting them.

Support shouldn’t require chasing specialists for reports and multiple appointments all the while we’re attending classes just to have our needs met.

Accessibility that requires forms, proof and multiple appointments isn’t accessibility, it’s another barrier.

03/02/2026

Shared via Jill Holly - NeuroDiversity University

Resources about intimacy for Autistic people

https://www.autlives.com/toolkit-autistic-adults?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPt-CVjbGNrA-33-2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHlTRDqmqX7L-8HmiEJfRkV9U8V-axjHhgDGdsKmkNj9azKhOsAikjc3sY1IB_aem_EbkgmNzhQEFIKxw0hMNDLg

Autistic intimate Lives.

This looks good! More info below.