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Thank you!
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Much appreciated!
September 7, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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I am going to take a few weeks off to rest from work, but I will reshare anything relevant as I come across it. Feel free to tag me if you want a reshare. I will not be able to respond to DM's. Please email if you have an enquiry about any work or projects. Thank you Helen autisticrealms@gmail.com
March 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Thank you @gemkennedy.bsky.social for your lovely share and kind comments much appreciated by myself and @neurohubcommunity.org

We hope people find this course and book valuable.

Find out more:

amzn.eu/d/08jCz6M2

neurohub.page/re-storyinga...
Instagram-style promo graphic for “Re-Storying Autism” on-demand video course and workbook by David Gray-Hammond and Helen Edgar. Features a blue book with a rainbow infinity symbol, “Now Available” text, a Kelly Mahler recommendation quote, release date (16 Feb 2026), and link to neurohub.page/restoryingautism. Top text reads: “This will be excellent! Highly recommend @autisticrealms and @emergentdivergence’s work” — by @thegemkennedy.
February 18, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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“Neurodiversity is More Than…”, a symposium organised by Abs S. Ashley and Ombre Tarragnat on 4 March 2026, 9am to 5pm GMT.
“Neurodiversity is More Than…”, a symposium organised by Abs S. Ashley and Ombre Tarragnat on 4 March 2026, 9am to 5pm GMT. With Tasha Downs, Helen Edgar @autisticrealms, David Gray-Hammond @emergentdivergence, Lloyd Meadhbh Houston, Michael Lundblad, and Berenice Vargas-García @bre.brbr. White internet search box with the search being “neurodiversity is more than”, and the results being: one thing, human, neurological, autism, madness?, a Northern paradigm?, … black and red wavy background on all pictures “Neurodiversity is More Than…”, a symposium organised by Abs S. Ashley and Ombre Tarragnat on 4 March 2026, 9am to 5pm GMT. With Tasha Downs, Helen Edgar @autisticrealms, David Gray-Hammond @emergentdivergence, Lloyd Meadhbh Houston, Michael Lundblad, and Berenice Vargas-García @bre.brbr. White internet search box with the search being “neurodiversity is more than”, and the results being: one thing, human, neurological, autism, madness?, a Northern paradigm?, … black and red wavy background on all pictures Overview   This event brings together academics, independent researchers and lived-experience activists from across the globe to chart new possibilities with and beyond the neurodiversity concept. What forms of inclusion and exclusion does neurodiversity perform as a concept, as a field, and as a movement? How may lines of queer, trans, crip, decolonial, posthumanist, or Mad thinking shake up and overspill the conventional boundaries of neurodiversity? How may the perspective of the more-than contribute to a radical expansion of neurodiversity beyond autism, the human, and the Global North? How can the disciplinary perspectives of literature, anthropology, sociology, or philosophy be brought together with activist practice to shape the critical neurodiversity studies that is so urgently needed today? This online event is open to all members of the Neurodivergent Humanities Network (https://ndhumanities.com/), as well a s members of the public.
February 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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That is very, kind feel free to email me autisticrealms@gmail.com or drop into discord if easier. Many thanks!
August 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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FREE training and resources: Neuroqueer Learning Spaces
Created by @Stimpunks & @AutisticRealms
Let's reimagine Education for All
#Neurodiversity…

https://autisticrealms.com/neuroqueer-learning-spaces-free-training-for-reimagining-education/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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July 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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FREE EBOOK!
Understanding OCD & Tourette’s
A neurodivergent-affirming guide to support Autistic people and families.

📥 Download free: https://autisticrealms.com/product/understanding-ocd-and-tourettes/
#OCD #Tourettes #Neurodivergent #AutisticRealms #FreeDownload
Understanding OCD and Tourettes
Understanding OCD and Tourettes An e-book to support the webinar delivered by Marie Ralph & Paul Stevenson for The PDA Space May 2024
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July 28, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Feel free to send me a message here or an email autisticrealms@gmail.com
I can reply better then if you want?
Thanks for interest
July 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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#Wales #Scotland #NorthernIreland #Ireland #England #Cornwall #UK #Autism #Disability #DWPinquiry #UN #AmnestyInternationalUK #SavePIP #JusticeNow #HumanRights #DisabilityLabour

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June 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
actually-autistic.bsky.social
MONOTROPISM the benefits of an all consuming hyper-focus helps regulate your sensory system gain deep knowledge and skills interests are predictable and reassuring feel less stressed a wonderful flow state which makes you feel happy feel in control Follow @autisticrealms
May 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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Autistic Social Hangover headache loss of communication skills heightened sensory system exhaustion intrusive thoughts reliving events needing time alone increased need to stim Increased need to dive into monotropic interests follow @autisticrealms
April 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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G'mornin Ann! 😊
I'll post this here in case you (or anyone, come to think of it!) missed it. I think it's a really interesting read on advocacy

Open access too!

(& thanks again @autisticrealms for sharing it😊💜)

bsky.app/profile/auti...
April 5, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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I would welcome any translations! Feel free to email me autisticrealms@gmail.com
@pimpmymind.bsky.social is kindly translating some of my work into Polish too - thank you very much for interest and support!
March 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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In line with my theme of the day about neuro-affirming language. Here is a blog I wrote for @gr0ve.bsky.social
"Neuro-Affirming Language & Avoiding the Harm of Neurodiversity-Lite"

autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...
Neuro-Affirming Language & Avoiding the Harm of Neurodiversity-Lite | Autistic Realms
This blog was written by myself, Helen Edgar of @autisticrealms for GROVE. I am delighted to work with Grove Neurodivergent Mentoring and Education as their ...
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March 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Feed: "Autistic Realms"
By: Helen Edgar on Sunday, March 2, 2025
Autistic Young People & Friendships
This blog was written by myself, Helen Edgar of @autisticrealms for GROVE. I am delighted to work with Grove Neurodivergent Mentoring and Education as their ...
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March 3, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Feed: "Autistic Realms"
By: Helen Edgar on Sunday, March 2, 2025
What does ‘neuro-affirming’ mean for Autistic young people?
This blog was written by myself, Helen Edgar of @autisticrealms for GROVE. I am delighted to work with Grove Neurodivergent Mentoring and Education as their ...
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March 3, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Do you want to email me
autisticrealms@gmail.com
January 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Day 24 Neurodiversity Affirming Autism Resources
with love from @autisticrealms.bsky.social & @commonsenseslt.bsky.social

Wishing you all a happy festive period however you celebrate and rest.

Sharing the wonderful 'Good To Be Me' video by Spectrum Gaming

youtu.be/0pibDq98raQ?...
Image: penguins on ice skates looking happy Text: OUR NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING ADVENT CALENDAR SHARING SOME Of THE BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES OF 2024, It's Good To Be Me! WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN @CONNONSENSESLT & HELEN EDGAR @AUTISTICREALMS, HELPING YOU BUILD YOUR OWN AUTISM RESOURCE LIBRARY
December 24, 2024 at 7:32 PM
autisticrealms.bsky.social
Day 23 Neurodiversity Affirming Autism Resources

Sharing the fab FREE community ebook: collated by @jadefarrington.bsky.social

A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas -
DITCH THE EXPECTATIONS AND MEET YOUR NEEDS

subscribepage.io/tO5Rvl
Image 1 penguin holding number 23, 1 penguin holding the word JOY Text: OUR NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING ADVENT CALENDAR SHARING SOME Of THE BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES OF 2024. Autistic JOY at Christmas WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN @COMMONSENSESLT & HELEN EDGAR @AUTISTICREALMS
December 23, 2024 at 5:15 PM
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To know why routines support Autistic thriving, we must embrace Autistic ways of processing
#monotropism & factors that impact this inc sensory differences eisforerin.com/2015/08/10/t...
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@autisticdoctor.bsky.social
@autisticdoc.bsky.social
@monotropism.bsky.social
Image of 1 cartoon penguin with label 22nd image of a penguin sitting in snow, with arms wide open, wearing a red and yellow scarf and a red hat Text reads: OUR NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING ADVENT CALANDER SHARING SOME Of THE BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES Of 2024 HELPING YOU BUILD YOUR OWN AUTISM RESOURCE LIBRARY Routines and Reducing Uncertainty: Routines help to reduce uncertainty and increase feelings of safety. WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN @COMMONSENSESLT & HELEN EDGAR @AUTISTICREALMS
December 23, 2024 at 4:34 PM
commonsenseslt.bsky.social
To know why routines support Autistic thriving, we must embrace understanding Autistic ways of processing #monotoprism eisforerin.com/2015/08/10/t... & factors that impact this e.g. sensory differences www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10.... @autisticdoctor.bsky.social @autisticdoc.bsky.social
Image of 1 cartoon penguin with label 22nd image of a penguin sitting in snow, with arms wide open, wearing a red and yellow scarf and a red hat Text reads: OUR NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING ADVENT CALANDER SHARING SOME Of THE BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES Of 2024 HELPING YOU BUILD YOUR OWN AUTISM RESOURCE LIBRARY Routines and Reducing Uncertainty: Routines help to reduce uncertainty and increase feelings of safety. WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN @COMMONSENSESLT & HELEN EDGAR @AUTISTICREALMS
December 23, 2024 at 2:56 AM
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AUTISTIC IDENTITY, linked to Self Determination Theory

Autonomy=Embracing autistic ways of being Monotropic
@monotropism.bsky.social
&
Relatedness=Exploring connections ndconnection.co.uk
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Competence=Embracing autistic communication stimpunks.org/2022/01/22/t...
@stimpunks.org
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WELLBEING
Image of 1 cartoon penguin with label of 21st and 2 nd image of a penguin wearing red glasses and looking 'cool' Text reads: OUR NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING ADVENT CALANDER SHARING SOME Of THE BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES Of 2024 HELPING YOU BUILD YOUR OWN AUTISM RESOURCE LIBRARY Embracing Autistic Identity WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN @COMMONSENSESLT & HELEN EDGAR @AUTISTICREALMS
December 21, 2024 at 7:29 AM
autisticrealms.bsky.social
Gaming offers many opportunities 'to be'
Reframing our understanding, from control & concern, to one of experience sensitivity journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
@elainemcgreevy.bsky.social et al, we open possibilities for mutual acceptance, belonging & connection
Reducing the
#DoubleEmpathy gap
Image of a cartoon penguin with label of 20th and 2nd image of a penguin holding a lime green gaming controller, Text reads: OUR NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING ADVENT CALANDER SHARING SOME Of THE BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES Of 2024 HELPING YOU BUILD YOUR OWN AUTISM RESOURCE LIBRARY Benefits of Gaming for Autistic people WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN @COMMONSENSESLT & HELEN EDGAR @AUTISTICREALMS
December 21, 2024 at 7:22 AM
commonsenseslt.bsky.social
IDENTITY, linked to Self Determination theory:

Autonomy=Embracing autistic ways of being #monotropism monotropism.org @fergus.oolong.co.uk

Relatedness=Exploring connections ndconnection.co.uk

Competence=Embracing autistic communication stimpunks.org/2022/01/22/t... @stimpunks.org=

=WELLBEING
Image of 1 cartoon penguin with label of 21st and 2 nd image of a penguin wearing red glasses and looking 'cool' Text reads: OUR NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING ADVENT CALANDER SHARING SOME Of THE BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES Of 2024 HELPING YOU BUILD YOUR OWN AUTISM RESOURCE LIBRARY Embracing Autistic Identity WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN @COMMONSENSESLT & HELEN EDGAR @AUTISTICREALMS
December 21, 2024 at 2:34 AM
commonsenseslt.bsky.social
Gaming offers many opportunities 'to be'. Reframing our understanding, from control & concern, to one of experience sensitivity journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1... @elainemcgreevy.bsky.social et al, we open possibilities for mutual acceptance, belonging & connection. Reducing the #DoubleEmpathy gap
Image of a cartoon penguin with label of 20th and 2nd image of a penguin holding a lime green gaming controller, Text reads: OUR NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING ADVENT CALANDER SHARING SOME Of THE BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES Of 2024 HELPING YOU BUILD YOUR OWN AUTISM RESOURCE LIBRARY Benefits of Gaming for Autistic people WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN @COMMONSENSESLT & HELEN EDGAR @AUTISTICREALMS A more holistic view of the autistic child’s life can be beneficial in different scenarios. One common example of a surface-level understanding of the child is seeing video games as a cause for isolation or mental health difficulties, rather than a way to cope with an often chaotic, unpredictable, and isolating school experience. Games can give the young person a creative outlet, a sense of control and achievement, and access to communities of shared interests. It can be the only safe space they have available in their lives.
December 20, 2024 at 2:09 AM