Thriving Autistic

28/11/2025

Research Request for Participants

Are you aged 18+, based in the UK and fluent in English? We're looking for participants for a study on how people connect during online conversations. You'll complete questionnaires, have up to two 10-minute chats with other participants and receive up to £7.50. We welcome neurodivergent people (e.g. autism, ADHD).

Find out more:
Fill in a short form using the link or QR code https://ntupsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b8jOVXTSVDRSKV0
or email michelle.dodd2023@my.ntu.ac.uk

28/11/2025

Research Request for Participants

Project Aims:

"To identify cyber safety (online safeguarding) concerns for autistic adults in Ireland. To identify benefits of the online world to autistic accessibility. Ideally, to inform policy recommendations for digital inclusion of autistic adults."

To find out more contact:
melanie.gruben@mtu.ie

28/11/2025

Shared via SEDSConnective

"Neurodivergent adults Autistic, ADHD and those with Tourette’s are over twice as likely to have hypermobility than the general population in this study.
They also had way more dizziness when standing up and widespread body muscle/joint pain and these got worse with the more hypermobility they had, the bendiness actually explained much of the link between neurodivergence and body symptoms. It was also reported much higher rates of dizziness or faintness when standing (dysautonomia, orthostatic intolerance) with both symptoms getting worse the more j.hypermobility they had.
Key finding: hypermobility statistically "mediated" or explained a big chunk of why neurodivergence linked to these body issues. Neurodivergent people scored over 50% higher on dizziness measures and had double the pain symptoms. The researchers urge screening neurodivergent patients for hypermobility (and vice versa) to better treat pain and autonomic problems holistically. The study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35185636/ Csecs et al (2022) led by our Patron Dr Eccles is very important.
We, as the user led charity and our vision to support people with symptomatic hypermobility (EDS HSD +) and Neurodivergence, agree with this screening and hope this is carried on in education, health and for all ages. Bear in mind the older you are injured or deconditioned the less often you are joint hypermobile but you might suffer from far more stiffness than the general population!"

Neurodivergent adults Autistic, ADHD and those with Tourette’s are over twice as likely to have hypermobility than the general population in this study.

They also had way more dizziness when standing up and widespread body muscle/joint pain and these got worse with the more hypermobility they had, the bendiness actually explained much of the link between neurodivergence and body symptoms. It was also reported much higher rates of dizziness or faintness when standing (dysautonomia, orthostatic intolerance) with both symptoms getting worse the more j.hypermobility they had.

Key finding: hypermobility statistically "mediated" or explained a big chunk of why neurodivergence linked to these body issues. Neurodivergent people scored over 50% higher on dizziness measures and had double the pain symptoms. The researchers urge screening neurodivergent patients for hypermobility (and vice versa) to better treat pain and autonomic problems holistically. The study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35185636/ Csecs et al (2022) led by our Patron Dr Eccles is very important.

We, as the user led charity and our vision to support people with symptomatic hypermobility (EDS HSD +) and Neurodivergence, agree with this screening and hope this is carried on in education, health and for all ages. Bear in mind the older you are injured or deconditioned the less often you are joint hypermobile but you might suffer from far more stiffness than the general population!

28/11/2025

We are delighted to discover that Emergent Divergence: The neurodivergent ramblings of David Gray-Hammond who is one of our neurodivergent neuro-affirming practitioners listed in our directory has gained an Inclusive Award alongside being a National Diversity Awards finalist this year!

David is listed as a verified practitioner in our directory here if you want to find out more:
https://neurodivergentpractitioners.org/listing/david-gray-hammond-independent-advocate-and-consultant/

28/11/2025

🌟Jennifer Snow is our Neuro-Affirming Neurodivergent Practitioner of the Week 🌟
They are registered in our international Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory

Find out more - search for support or register as a practitioner:

Category: Therapy; Practitioners Neurodivergence(s): Neurodivergent; Region served: Europe, Ireland, United Kingdom; Service Type: Counselling/ Counseling, Person centred, Therapy; Free initial consult: Free Consult Available; Vendor: joanie.

26/11/2025

Our founder and CEO Tara O Donnell-Killen, alongside Davida Hartman from The Adult Autism Practice will be joining The Psychological Society of Ireland today to present on the topic of "Adapting to a Neurodiversity Affirmative Paradigm in Clinical Practice"

Find out more about their work:

The Adult Autism Assessment Handbook: A Neurodiversity Affirmative Approach
https://uk.jkp.com/products/the-adult-autism-assessment-handbook

and also

The Neurodiversity Affirmative Child Autism Assessment Handbook

https://uk.jkp.com/products/the-neurodiversity-affirmative-child-autism-assessment-handbook

25/11/2025

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25/11/2025

🌍 Join Our Global Directory!

Are you a neurodivergent neuro-affirmative practitioner?
We want to connect with you!

Thriving Autistic is expanding our international network of:
✨ Coaches
✨ Therapists
✨ Counsellors
✨ Consultants
✨ Advocates
… and more!

There is a growing need in our community for Disability / Benefit Consultants and Advocates, and your expertise could make a real difference.

If you're passionate about supporting neurodivergent people in an affirming, respectful, and empowering way — we’d love to welcome you into our directory.

📣 Join us and help strengthen a global community built on understanding, accessibility, and neurodiversity-affirmative Practice.

Find out more and register here:
https://neurodivergentpractitioners.org/

24/11/2025

Life can be difficult to navigate as an Autistic person.

Several resources have been shared in our Discovery Group to help apply and advocate for disability benefits.

For Irish citizens check out Citizens InformationInformation
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/

For UK citizens we were recommended Fightback
https://www.fightback4justice.co.uk/

You can also search for disability and benefit advocates in our Directory of Neuro-Affirming Neurodivergent Practitioners:
https://neurodivergentpractitioners.org/

If you have any other recommendations for other countries of services you have found valuable, please do share. We are always looking to widen our signposting resources.

Thank you

The Global Hub for Neurodivergent Practitioners: Find neuroaffirming support worldwide. Search our extensive directory of neurodivergent therapists, coaches, psychologists, relationship specialists, and more. List your services and connect with people seeking your expertise.

21/11/2025

🌟 Dr Kana Grace is our Neuro-Affirming Neurodivergent Practitioner of the Week 🌟

They are registered in our international Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory

Find out more:

Category: Therapy; Practitioners Neurodivergence(s): ADHD, Autistic, Dyslexic, Neurodivergent; Ethnicity: Japanese; Gender and/or sexuality: Female; Region served: Africa, Alaska, Antartica, Arizona, Arkansas, Asia, Australia, Canada, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Europe, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinoi...

19/11/2025

Research Reshare: Toward Neurodiversity-affirming Language for ADHD.

"Language shapes how ADHD is understood and how society treats people.
Neurodiversity-informed language may reduce stigma, support epistemic justice, and create a more meaningful understanding of ADHD."

From:
Friedel, E., Staniland, L., Baker, L., Koperska, A., Mathy, A., Ramji, A. V., Dwyer P., & Zaneva, M. (2025, November 14). Toward Neurodiversity-affirming Language for ADHD.
PsyArXiv. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/gucym_v2

17/11/2025

We're a global, neurodivergent-led community of practice. We support Autistic & other neurodivergent people & professionals in offering affirming, ethical & effective care. We centre human dignity & the right to thrive in everything we do

We offer training, resources, monthly meet-ups and also maintain an international directory of neurodivergent, neuro-affirming practitioners.

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