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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 20h

Join our Discovery Programme for Autistic adults!
6week online neuro-affirming programme designed & led by Autistic professionals
Irish citizens fully funded places thanks to Rethink Ireland. Subsidised sliding fee scale for international
(self ID welcome)

www.thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...

Discovery Programme: Welcome to Your Autistic Self

Have you recently discovered that you’re Autistic? Would you like to learn more about your neurotype and discuss what it means for you in a supportive group with other newly identified Autistic adults...

www.thrivingautistic.org

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 20h

Join our Discovery Programme for Autistic adults!
6week online neuro-affirming programme designed & led by Autistic professionals
Irish citizens fully funded places thanks to Rethink Ireland. Subsidised sliding fee scale for international
(self ID welcome)

www.thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...

Discovery Programme: Welcome to Your Autistic Self

Have you recently discovered that you’re Autistic? Would you like to learn more about your neurotype and discuss what it means for you in a supportive group with other newly identified Autistic adults...

www.thrivingautistic.org

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 4d

Wonderful validation!
Our Autistic-Led Neuro-Affirming Discovery Programme has been shown to have a fabulous positive impact on the health and well-being of our participants

Read our Discovery Report here:https://www.thrivingautistic.org/discovery-evaluation-report/

aslynn's tremendous 'tism horror show 👻 🎃 @audhd-psychnp.com · 5d

#AutRes Results and Importance: The findings indicate that peer-support programs generally have a positive impact, including improved self-esteem, academic performance, and overall well-being.

Impact of peer-support programs for individuals with autism: A systematic review - Monica HM Verkooijen, Marjolijn Ketelaar, Max van Woerden, Wouter G Staal, Indira Tendolkar, Janneke R Zinkstok, 2025

The neurodiversity approach recognizes autism as a natural variation of human experience, emphasizing unique strengths while acknowledging social and behavioral...

journals.sagepub.com

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 4d

Wonderful validation!
Our Autistic-Led Neuro-Affirming Discovery Programme has been shown to have a fabulous positive impact on the health and well-being of our participants

Read our Discovery Report here:https://www.thrivingautistic.org/discovery-evaluation-report/

aslynn's tremendous 'tism horror show 👻 🎃 @audhd-psychnp.com · 5d

#AutRes Results and Importance: The findings indicate that peer-support programs generally have a positive impact, including improved self-esteem, academic performance, and overall well-being.

Impact of peer-support programs for individuals with autism: A systematic review - Monica HM Verkooijen, Marjolijn Ketelaar, Max van Woerden, Wouter G Staal, Indira Tendolkar, Janneke R Zinkstok, 2025

The neurodiversity approach recognizes autism as a natural variation of human experience, emphasizing unique strengths while acknowledging social and behavioral...

journals.sagepub.com

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 12d

Research Participants Wanted:

Experiences of Autistic Students in University Settings

Are you an Autistic university student aged 20–25?

Click the link or scan the QR code:
• Learn more
• Access the survey
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/northampto...

Comments off to meet ethics of research team

The poster says: Research Participants Wanted Experiences of Autistic Students in University Settings Are you an autistic university student aged 20–25? We want to hear from you! Would you like to take part in an online survey exploring the experiences of autistic students in higher education, with a special focus on masking, the ways some people hide or suppress parts of themselves to "fit in". Why take part? Your insights could help shape better support for autistic students now and in the future. How to get involved: Click the link or scan the QR code to: • Learn more • Ask questions • Access the survey https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/northampton/launch-autistic-university-students-experiences-of-masking-and- About the researcher: I’m a neurodivergent PhD researcher at the University of Northampton, a Registered Mental Health Nurse, and university lecturer. Comments are disabled to protect participants’ privacy and meet ethical research standards.

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 4d

World Mental Health Day 2025

Let’s continue to build a culture where Autistic and neurodivergent mental health needs are understood and supported in neuro-affirming ways.

Find out more:
thrivingautistic.org/become-a-member-of-thriving-autistic/#

Join a Community That Understands

Thriving Autistic is not just an organisation; it's a community that embraces the full spectrum of Autistic experiences, recognising both the strengths and challenges. We invite Autistic adults over 1...

thrivingautistic.org

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 4d

World Mental Health Day 2025

What you can do today?

Take a moment to check in with yourself — what do you need today?

Explore a resource, a webinar, or a professional from our network that may be able to support you or a loved one

www.thrivingautistic.org

Services for Autistic Adults

We're a global team of ND psychologists & coaches providing support services to the autistic community. We work with newly diagnosed & self-identified autistic adults

www.thrivingautistic.org

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 4d

World Mental Health Day 2025

At Thriving Autistic we believe in:

Free resources & training www.thrivingautistic.org/resources-fo...

Advocacy & empowerment — working for rights, recognition, and better systems for Autistic / neurodivergent people www.thrivingautistic.org/solidarity/

Resources for all

Resources to help you thrive!

www.thrivingautistic.org

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 4d

World Mental Health Day 2025

At Thriving Autistic, we believe in:

Community & belonging — you’re not alone in your experiences

Access to neurodivergent-affirming professionals — directories to find therapists, coaches & practitioners who understand

More info: neurodivergentpractitioners.org

Thriving Neurodivergent Practitioner Directory

The Global Hub for Neurodivergent Practitioners: Find neuroaffirming support worldwide. Search our extensive directory of neurodivergent therapists, coaches, psychologists, relationship specialists, a...

neurodivergentpractitioners.org

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 4d

World Mental Health Day — 10 October 2025

Today is a reminder that mental health is health, and that in our Autistic and neurodivergent communities, support, connection, and access to neuro-affirming resources matter more than ever.

Find out how we can support you:
www.thrivingautistic.org

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 4d

World Mental Health Day 2025

Let’s continue to build a culture where Autistic and neurodivergent mental health needs are understood and supported in neuro-affirming ways.

Find out more:
thrivingautistic.org/become-a-member-of-thriving-autistic/#

Join a Community That Understands

Thriving Autistic is not just an organisation; it's a community that embraces the full spectrum of Autistic experiences, recognising both the strengths and challenges. We invite Autistic adults over 1...

thrivingautistic.org

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 4d

World Mental Health Day 2025

What you can do today?

Take a moment to check in with yourself — what do you need today?

Explore a resource, a webinar, or a professional from our network that may be able to support you or a loved one

www.thrivingautistic.org

Services for Autistic Adults

We're a global team of ND psychologists & coaches providing support services to the autistic community. We work with newly diagnosed & self-identified autistic adults

www.thrivingautistic.org

1 3 4

Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 4d

World Mental Health Day 2025

At Thriving Autistic we believe in:

Free resources & training www.thrivingautistic.org/resources-fo...

Advocacy & empowerment — working for rights, recognition, and better systems for Autistic / neurodivergent people www.thrivingautistic.org/solidarity/

Resources for all

Resources to help you thrive!

www.thrivingautistic.org

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 4d

World Mental Health Day 2025

At Thriving Autistic, we believe in:

Community & belonging — you’re not alone in your experiences

Access to neurodivergent-affirming professionals — directories to find therapists, coaches & practitioners who understand

More info: neurodivergentpractitioners.org

Thriving Neurodivergent Practitioner Directory

The Global Hub for Neurodivergent Practitioners: Find neuroaffirming support worldwide. Search our extensive directory of neurodivergent therapists, coaches, psychologists, relationship specialists, a...

neurodivergentpractitioners.org

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 4d

World Mental Health Day — 10 October 2025

Today is a reminder that mental health is health, and that in our Autistic and neurodivergent communities, support, connection, and access to neuro-affirming resources matter more than ever.

Find out how we can support you:
www.thrivingautistic.org

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 4d

🌟Reema - NRPC/APHP is our Neuro-Affirming Neurodivergent Practitioner of the Week 🌟

They are registered in our international Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory.

Find out more & search for a practitioner or register yourself as a professional:

neurodivergentpractitioners.org/listing/nrpc...

Reema - NRPC/APHP – Neurodivergent Practitioners | Neurodivergent Practitioner Community

Category: Therapy; Practitioners Neurodivergence(s): ADD, ADHD, Autistic, Complex PTSD, Depression, Neurodivergent, OCD, PTSD; Race and/or Ethnicity: Arab-White; Gender and/or sexuality: Queer; Region...

neurodivergentpractitioners.org

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 4d

🌟Reema - NRPC/APHP is our Neuro-Affirming Neurodivergent Practitioner of the Week 🌟

They are registered in our international Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory.

Find out more & search for a practitioner or register yourself as a professional:

neurodivergentpractitioners.org/listing/nrpc...

Reema - NRPC/APHP – Neurodivergent Practitioners | Neurodivergent Practitioner Community

Category: Therapy; Practitioners Neurodivergence(s): ADD, ADHD, Autistic, Complex PTSD, Depression, Neurodivergent, OCD, PTSD; Race and/or Ethnicity: Arab-White; Gender and/or sexuality: Queer; Region...

neurodivergentpractitioners.org

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 6d

Are you in Ireland? Newly identified Autistic?
@thrivingautistic.bsky.social have fully funded spaces for their 6 week neuro-affirming Discovery Programme.

(open globally with tiered rates too!)
Check out the link below :)

Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 6d

Fully funded spaces available for our 6 week Discovery Programme for newly identified Autistic adults thanks to Rethink Ireland!

Irish citizens are eligible for fully funded places. Subsidised sliding fee scale available for international participants.
www.thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...

Discovery Programme: Welcome to Your Autistic Self

Have you recently discovered that you’re Autistic? Would you like to learn more about your neurotype and discuss what it means for you in a supportive group with other newly identified Autistic adults...

www.thrivingautistic.org

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 5d

@autisticdoctor.bsky.social @autisticdoc.bsky.social may be of interest to you/ your networks. Please share.

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 5d

Are you an #Autistic surgeon (diagnosed or self-identified)?

The Autism Research Centre @UAlberta is studying the lived experiences + career paths of Autistic surgeons.

📩 Confidential info/interest: [email protected]

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Participation request for a research study entitled 'Autistic Surgeons. Their Lived Experiences and Career Pathways'. The Autism Research Centre at the University of Alberta is looking for surgeons who are either formally diagnosed, or self described, as being Autistic and who would be interested in learning about, and possibly participating in, a confidential interview study addressing their lived experiences and career pathways. This research will inform future discussions aimed at improving neurodivergent equity, diversity and inclusion in work environments. Please email asdstudy@ucalgary.ca for confidential communication if you are interested, would like more information or have additional questions.

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 5d

Are you an #Autistic surgeon (diagnosed or self-identified)?

The Autism Research Centre @UAlberta is studying the lived experiences + career paths of Autistic surgeons.

📩 Confidential info/interest: [email protected]

api.typeform.com/responses/fi...

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 6d

Fully funded spaces available for our 6 week Discovery Programme for newly identified Autistic adults thanks to Rethink Ireland!

Irish citizens are eligible for fully funded places. Subsidised sliding fee scale available for international participants.
www.thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...

Discovery Programme: Welcome to Your Autistic Self

Have you recently discovered that you’re Autistic? Would you like to learn more about your neurotype and discuss what it means for you in a supportive group with other newly identified Autistic adults...

www.thrivingautistic.org

1 3

Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 6d

Fully funded spaces available for our 6 week Discovery Programme for newly identified Autistic adults thanks to Rethink Ireland!

Irish citizens are eligible for fully funded places. Subsidised sliding fee scale available for international participants.
www.thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...

Discovery Programme: Welcome to Your Autistic Self

Have you recently discovered that you’re Autistic? Would you like to learn more about your neurotype and discuss what it means for you in a supportive group with other newly identified Autistic adults...

www.thrivingautistic.org

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 8d

Yes we are fortunate to have received more funding from Rethink Ireland so... watch this space :)

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you !

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