It starts TOMORROW, 1st May, at 6pm UK time, and runs for five weekly sessions on Zoom through to 29th May followed by a live Q+A session.

This is not a course that will tell you what autism is. You already know what autism is, you live it. This course is part of the Mindfully Divergent program over at NeuroHub.

What it will do is give you space. Space to explore how your relationship with your Autistic identity has been shaped; by diagnosis, by other people’s language, by systems that were never designed with you in mind. Space to sit with the complexity of that without being pushed toward resolution or positivity. Space to be in a room with other Autistic people who are also figuring this out.

We will move through three areas across the five sessions:

• How we “know” autism: the histories, frameworks, and narratives that have defined it, and what it means that those definitions were largely written by people who weren’t Autistic.

• Embodying autism: not just as an idea, but as something carried in the body. Sensory worlds, energy, fatigue, burnout, and what the bodymind knows that the mind alone doesn’t always catch.

• The Autistic ecosystem: community, connection, and what it looks like to build a life that actually fits you, rather than one you’ve had to fold yourself into.

Each session is discussion-based and runs approximately 90 minutes. There are no lectures. There are no right answers. There is guided mindfulness practice adapted for neurodivergent ways of being, which means movement is welcome, eyes open is always an option, and “just relax” will never be said.

There are two ways to join:

If you’re already a paid member of the NeuroHub Community, this course is included in your membership. Log in at connect.neurohubcommunity.org and you’ll find the Zoom link waiting for you. Sign up for the community at the button below.

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If you’re not yet a member, you can purchase the course directly from the website at the button below for £50/$68. That gets you access to all five live sessions, plus the Q+A.

Purchase The Course

The first session is tomorrow, May 1st, at 6pm UK time. I’d love for you to be part of it.

David

NeuroHub Community

That question is the whole reason I built Embracing Our Autistic Selves.

It starts this Friday, 1st May, at 6pm UK time, and runs for five weekly sessions on Zoom through to 29th May followed by a live Q+A session.

This is not a course that will tell you what autism is. You already know what autism is, you live it. This course is part of the Mindfully Divergent program over at NeuroHub.

What it will do is give you space. Space to explore how your relationship with your Autistic identity has been shaped; by diagnosis, by other people’s language, by systems that were never designed with you in mind. Space to sit with the complexity of that without being pushed toward resolution or positivity. Space to be in a room with other Autistic people who are also figuring this out.

We will move through three areas across the five sessions:

• How we “know” autism: the histories, frameworks, and narratives that have defined it, and what it means that those definitions were largely written by people who weren’t Autistic.

• Embodying autism: not just as an idea, but as something carried in the body. Sensory worlds, energy, fatigue, burnout, and what the bodymind knows that the mind alone doesn’t always catch.

• The Autistic ecosystem: community, connection, and what it looks like to build a life that actually fits you, rather than one you’ve had to fold yourself into.

Each session is discussion-based and runs approximately 90 minutes. There are no lectures. There are no right answers. There is guided mindfulness practice adapted for neurodivergent ways of being, which means movement is welcome, eyes open is always an option, and “just relax” will never be said.

There are two ways to join:

If you’re already a paid member of the NeuroHub Community, this course is included in your membership. Log in at connect.neurohubcommunity.org and you’ll find the Zoom link waiting for you. Sign up for the community at the button below.

Join The Community

If you’re not yet a member, you can purchase the course directly from the website at the button below for £50/$68. That gets you access to all five live sessions, plus the Q+A.

Purchase The Course

The first session is this Friday, May 1st, at 6pm UK time. I’d love for you to be part of it.

David

NeuroHub Community

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Who is this conference for?

• Neurodivergent individuals – Diagnosed and Self Identified and those who are unsure are welcome

• Parents and families

• Professionals and practitioners

• Educators and support workers

• Advocates and allies

What to expect from the conference

Across three inspiring days, the NeuroHub Mental Health Conference explores the theme “Ecosystemic Causes of Mental Health Issues”—examining how environments, systems, and societal structures shape neurodivergent wellbeing.

From Friday 14th to Sunday 16th August (10am–6pm BST), you’ll experience a rich and varied programme of 40-minute talks, 15-minute lightning sessions, and pre-recorded contributions from both experts and lived-experience speakers. Each session is designed to deepen understanding, challenge traditional narratives, and offer meaningful, practical insight.

You’ll have the opportunity to learn from neurodivergent-led research and perspectives, connect with a supportive community of peers, professionals, and allies, and gain practical strategies you can apply in everyday life or professional practice.

The conference is fully hybrid and accessible, with online access available for all three days—so you can join from anywhere in the world. Day two (Saturday 15th August) also offers an optional in-person experience in Coldean, Brighton & Hove, UK, where attendees can enjoy additional elements including stalls, food, and entertainment alongside the live sessions.

All talks will be recorded and made available to ticket holders, so you can revisit sessions or catch up in your own time.

https://neurohubcommunity.org/2026-autistic-mental-health-conference/

Speaker Line Up

Friday 14th August

Friday August 14th 12:05pm – 12:20pm

Sarah Meharg

‘Self advocating for reasonable adjustments’

Friday 14th August 1:50pm – 2:30pm

Lawrence Kampf

‘Grounding: Embodiment and Regeneration for the Neuro-complex – an experience’

Friday August 14th 3:30pm – 4:40pm

David Gray-Hammond & Tanya Adkin

‘The Ecosystemic Model Of Distress: An ecological approach to Autistic and monotropic wellbeing’

Friday 14th August 5:00pm -5:40pm

Dr. Nick Walker

‘Unorthodox Approaches to the Cultivation of Autistic Psychological Resilience’

Saturday 15th August

Saturday August 15th 10:20am -11:00 am

Dr. Nathan Keates

‘Power and Meaning: Autistic Mental Distress’

Saturday August 15th 11:10am -11:50am

Ed Shearer

‘Being Pushed from Pillar to Post’

Saturday August 15th 12:05pm – 12:20pm

Nic James

‘The Sensory Scrum: Navigating the Microclimate of the Rugby Pitch as an Autistic Referee’

Saturday August 15th 1:10pm – 1:50pm

Jessica Dark

Saturday August 15th 2:00pm – 2:40pm

Karen Parker

Saturday August 15th 3:00pm – 3:40pm

Nikki Smith

‘Platforming autistic voices in research’

Saturday August 15th 3:50pm – 4:30pm

Ava McAuley

‘Survival on the Surface: Understanding Masking, Misunderstandings and Mental Health in Autism’

Saturday August 15th 5:00pm – 5:40pm

Erin Ekins

‘Under The Double Rainbow: Growing up Queerly Autistic and Proud’

Sunday 16th August

Sunday August 16th 2:45pm – 3:25pm

Stacy Badon

‘Parallel Neurotypes: Navigating Co-Regulation in Neurodivergent Families’

Sunday August 16th 3:30pm – 4:10pm

Amber Dawn

‘The Breadth of Breaking Bread; Supporting Neurodivergent Relationships with Food Intake and Sharing A Meal’

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This was something that has stayed woth me since I had the thought last year;

How do we conserve our space in an ecosystem that feels like it is rejecting us?

That is why I started NeuroHub Community. A place in the Ecosystem that is made by and for us. A place where we can exist without the constant hostility and existential threat.

Our online community runs via the Heartbeat app, and is also accessible via Web browser. It is an imperfect design, but contains something truly special; a place where neurodivergent people engage in collaborative community building, mutual peer support, and interest-led learning.

I also wanted the community to be as accessible as possible from a financial standpoint. While we have to raise funds in order to maintain the community, the majority of it's content is free.

We currently have the following available for members of the community:

• A text based chat space, where people can connect and chat (free)

• A body doubling channel where people can share links for things like zoom, or use the video channel to body double immediately on the platform (free)

• Three community-connection groups sessions a week (2 for free, 1 for paid access)

• 1 structured peer-support session a week (paid)

• Fortnightly reading group (free)

• Access to online events/live pidcast recordings (paid)

• Access to courses, webinars, resources, and ebooks (some free, some paid)

If you would like to join us and be part of this growing community, you can do so by clicking the links below. Once you sign up, you Will also be invited to download the Heartbeat app on your smartphone; this is the primary way of accessing the community on your phone.

Paid memberships start at £10 a month, and those whom have paid for a membership feedback that they are really happy they did so.

Here is the link to join:

https://connect.neurohubcommunity.org

I hope to see you there!

David

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Co-authored with Helen Edgar, this resource brings together reflective exercises and a guided video course to help you explore Autistic identity through a narrative lens; on your own terms.

Whether you’re newly identified or have been Autistic your whole life, maybe even a carer for an Autistic person, there’s real value in pausing to ask; what story have I been told about autism, and is it the one I want to keep?

This is a space to find your own answer.

Video courses consists of 8 pre-recorded lessons, and is currently available for £39.99 until Monday 27th April.

Get your copy here: https://neurohubcommunity.org/course/re-storying-autism-video-course/

You can also explore our other, smaller courses here https://neurohubcommunity.org/courses-overview/

With warmth,

David Gray-Hammond

NeuroHub Community

david@neurohubcommunity.org | 01903 495988

Develop the tools and skills to build a positive sense of Autistic identity through mindful self-reflection, guided learning, and group discussion.

Course will run live on Zoom from 1st May 2026 at 6pm UK Time, weekly on Fridays, for approximately 1hr 45min, final session will be 5th June 2026.

Course will include periods of guided mindfulness tailored towards neurodivergent ways of being.

Click below to purchase access, or join the paid subscription to our online community for access. If you are a paid subscriber to this substack you already have free access to the community (see below the paywall at the bottom of this post.

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Your donations help us to:

• Maintain free and low-cost resources

• Fund our community spaces and peer support infrastructure

• Support our advocacy and one-to-one peer support work

• Continue developing accessible training and events

We know times are tough for many people right now, and we never want to put pressure on anyone. Even sharing the fundraiser with your networks helps enormously.

If you are in a position to give, however small, please know that it makes a real difference to what we’re able to do.

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Thank you for being part of this community.

David Gray-Hammond | CEO, NeuroHub Community Ltd

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For this first installment of community artwork from the neurodivergent community, we have this work from Danielle/Dee Stella

Neurographic drawing, in pen and water colours. Emotion is “ lonleyness”.

“inner child” - Neurographic drawing in pen and watercolours. “Inner child”. Emotion is “lonleyness 2” the second neurographic drawing I’ve done.

Adele Murray

A digital drawing of my dog coco in the sunlight.

Rainbow Mosho

I belong to various cultures. I am empowered by my diversity and history. Autism is a part of it and I am making sense of it all.

There is power in art, it is a medium of communication that is open to all in some way. NeuroHub Community Journal is proud to feature this first installment of community artwork. To submit a post to the journal, you can click the button below.

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WAITING LIST NOW OPEN | One-to-One Peer Support & Mindfulness

Our waiting list for one-to-one peer support and mindfulness services is now open! If you’ve been looking for personalised, neuro-affirming support, this is your chance to secure your place.

Our sessions are designed to meet you where you are, whether you’re navigating life as an Autistic person, seeking mindfulness tools tailored to your needs, or just looking for a space where you’re truly understood. Our prices are negotiable to help keep services affordable.

Find out more and join the waiting list: https://neurohubcommunity.org/consultancy-services-individuals/

50% OFF | Re-Storying Autism Video Course

For a limited time, our Re-Storying Autism Video Course is available at half price! This on-demand course, made up of 7 pre-recorded lessons, invites you to rethink the stories you’ve been told about autism and explore a more compassionate, neuro-competent understanding.

Perfect for Autistic people, families, and professionals alike.

Grab the discount: https://neurohubcommunity.org/course/re-storying-autism-video-course/

NEW LIVE COURSE | Embracing Our Autistic Selves

We’re thrilled to announce our brand new live course: Embracing Our Autistic Selves. This is a supportive, interactive experience designed to help Autistic people explore identity, self-compassion, and what it means to truly embrace who you are. Starts May 1st.

Find out more & enrol: https://neurohubcommunity.org/course/embracing-our-autistic-selves/

JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY SPACE | Free for Paid Subscribers

The NeuroHub Online Community Space is a welcoming, neuro-affirming place to connect with others, share experiences, and access resources. And if you’re a paid subscriber to this substack, your premium membership is completely free! (See below the paywall at the bottom of the email). Access via browser or the heartbeat app.

Join the community: https://neurohubcommunity.org/community/

As always, thank you for being part of the NeuroHub community. Every step you take, whether joining a course, reaching out for support, or simply connecting with others, matters.

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These awards recognise organisations and individuals making a real difference in the lives of marginalised communities. Being nominated is a genuine honour, and reaching the shortlist could open doors that help us grow our reach and our impact; we need your votes to get there.

If our work has been meaningful to you , or if you simply want to support a community-led, rights-based neurodivergent organisation doing things differently, please take a moment to cast your vote. It takes less than a minute, and it genuinely makes a difference.

Vote here: https://neurohubcommunity.org/national-diversity-awards-2026/

Thank you; from the bottom of my heart.

David Gray-Hammond

CEO, NeuroHub Community Ltd

david@neurohubcommunity.org | 01903 495988

Our new website has launched, and with it, our new learning hub! This area of our website contains 10 years of free to access blogs and writing exploring autism and neurodiversity, as well as access to our live and on-demand courses!

If you would like to go and check out this page and see what cool stuff you can find, click the button below. Please do share this page with anyone it may help!

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Greater awareness – and a wider understanding of the many different ways in which Autistic experience manifests – are resulting in people recognising themselves and undergoing what can amount to a fundamental shift in their identity and self-concept.

It can take a long time to reach a point of acceptance and self-compassion, particularly where people have held pathologised views of autism and seen it as a negative and a disorder rather than neurology that is neither inherently good nor bad.

Even after a formal diagnosis, very little support is automatically offered to help people to process this potentially seismic change. When I was diagnosed Autistic I received some signposting resources and a few psychoeducation webinars – which is more than most people seem to get.

Where support is offered, its quality varies hugely. Outdated, pathologising and harmful narratives are often still pushed.

So, what might be a helpful path to take when you’re identified as Autistic – whether diagnosed or not? When governments treat us as a burden and the press drown us in stigma, getting informed and embracing being Autistic can be an act of resistance.

Tigger Pritchard advises people who discover their neurodivergence to

“find your well-informed neurokin as soon as you can.”

Tigger is a neuroaffirming advocate, consultant and trainer, and he happens to be the first person I reached out to after realising I was Autistic. I thoroughly agree with his suggestion, and entering what I’ll call ‘informed Autistic spaces’ has started me on a journey of self-understanding, unlearning, growth, and connection that I’m grateful for every day.

If you’re reading this then you’ve already found some of these spaces and started on a potentially lifelong journey through the Autistic Rhizome. Which turning to explore next is down to personal preference and the resources available to you, but there are more choices now than ever before.

Communities

I’ve found Autistic spaces to be beautifully non-hierarchical in a way that is hard to find in neuronormative society. Many people who are well-known and have a profile within the broader Autistic sphere are accessible and can be engaged with directly and meaningfully through social media, email - and in many cases via their own communities such as NeuroHub.

I’m enjoying the more personal and connected nature of these communities compared to social media groups (some of which can still be a helpful way to access information). They provide the opportunity to directly discuss ideas and research with those advocates who are creating or interpreting them – in NeuroHub’s case David Gray-Hammond, Helen Edgar and the guests they invite – as well as other Autistic people who are at different points in their journey and bringing their own unique lived experience to the discussion.

Communities can feel much safer than the wider internet as a place to ask questions in forums; connect; share personal experiences; learn from one another; feel validated about struggles; and celebrate wins along the way. It’s also more likely that outdated and pathologising information will be helpfully challenged and deconstructed when it comes up.

The addition of live, interactive Zoom presentations, & support and social events adds a deeper layer of connection than many alternatives such as Facebook groups.

One-to-one support

Though it often requires more resources, one-to-one support in an informed Autistic space can provide something uniquely tailored to you. Whether it’s therapy, coaching, mentoring, or peer support, there are options catering to almost every identity and experience.

As a counsellor and therapist, it’s a huge honour to spend my working days helping Autistic and otherwise neurodivergent people to explore and make sense of their neurodivergent experiences; to examine and restory their past in light of their new knowledge; to unpack neuronormativity and internalised ableism; and to build a life that works for them.

The one-to-one spaces I’ve access for myself have helped me in ways I never conceived, and continue to support me to learn about broader Autistic experiences and my own Autistic identity at a much deeper and more personal level.

Media and Structured Support

Whether you prefer to get your information through books, videos, podcasts, articles, or elsewhere, there are high quality, neuroaffirming options out there in amongst the sea of pathology and neurodiversity-lite. However, if you’re new to exploring Autistic identity it can be hard to filter the well-informed and neuroaffirming from the pathologising, ableist or outdated. I attempt to support with this each month via my Neurodiversity Newsletter which rounds up and signposts to some of the newest neuroaffirming content.

Helen Edgar, Meghan Ashburn, and Kieran Rose have all produced helpful book lists that remove the guesswork.

David and Helen’s ‘Restorying Autism’ workbook and NeuroHub’s ‘Embracing Our Autistic Selves’ course are examples of structured support options which walk you through steps to build a positive and well-informed Autistic identity. If you appreciate getting everything in one place via video or written format, and want reassurance that it will be Autistic-affirming and up to date, then options like this are invaluable. The interactive element of the course and community discussion can also help you connect with others on the same journey.

In person events

Well-informed Autistic events are rarer in person due to the realities of geography. While online informed Autistic spaces attract people from many different countries, physical options can require substantial travel to access unless you happen to be fortunate enough to live near a particular group or event. If you enjoy in-person connection they can definitely be worth the effort and give you the chance to meet and talk with others directly.

Some events, such as the upcoming Autistic Mental Health Conference, offer hybrid options so you can attend in person if you wish, or online if that’s more convenient.

Friendships

I’m privileged to be working in the neuroaffirming online space with other neurodivergent people. I recognise that this has allowed me to connect with other Autistic therapists and advocates in a way that isn’t necessarily as easily open to everyone. But as you connect with other Autistic people, perhaps through some of the avenues outlined above, you may well find yourself developing friendships and connecting directly with others who are also learning about Autistic identity and their own place within it. Friendships with well-informed neurokin can be some of the most healing and meaningful of all.

Jade Farrington (she/her) is a UK-based NeuroHub community member who works online as a disabled and neurodivergent counsellor and therapist. Jade writes at https://jadefarrington.substack.com

At NeuroHub Community, our peer mentoring services are designed to give you mentoring and kinship from a lived experience perspective.

Peer support works because it is grounded in shared experience, not expertise over another person. It is lateral, not hierarchical; and that changes everything about how help feels.

We know that Autistic people are far too often handed support that was designed without us, delivered to us, and evaluated on whether we became easier to manage. NeuroHub Community peer mentoring is none of that; it is a relationship between equals, where your goals, your pace, and your way of being in the world are the starting point, not something to be corrected.

What peer mentoring with NeuroHub looks like

• One-to-one support from an Autistic peer mentor with relevant lived experience

• Grounded in neurodiversity-affirming, rights-based values; no masking, no compliance frameworks

• You set the agenda; your mentor walks alongside you

• Practical, relational, and genuinely low-demand; we work with how you are, not against it

• Flexible and accessible; we will do our best to meet your access needs

• Grounded in our six-point framework developed over a decade of work in the Autistic community by David Gray-Hammond

Who is it for?

Peer mentoring is open to Autistic adults who are navigating any part of life: burnout and recovery, identity and diagnosis, employment and education, relationships, mental health, substance use, or simply wanting a consistent, affirming space with someone who understands. You do not need to be in crisis to access support, you do not need to justify why you want it.

At NeuroHub, we hold the belief that distress is contextual, not pathological. Our mentors are not here to fix you, they are here because connection, recognition, and solidarity are themselves a form of support; because you deserve access to that without having to earn it.

Signing up takes a few minutes. Tell us a little about what you are looking for, and we will get in contact with you to sort our the details. We charge our fees on a sliding scale to help keep it affordable for you and sustainable for us.

Sign Up For Peer Mentoring

If you have questions before signing up, or want to talk through whether peer mentoring might be right for you, you are welcome to get in touch directly at david@neurohubcommunity.org.

You are already enough. Peer mentoring just gives you someone who knows that too.

With solidarity,
David Gray-Hammond
Founder & CEO, NeuroHub Community Ltd

WhatsApp +447539732576

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This conference is built from the ground up with accessibility, identity, and community at its heart. Expect three days of live speakers and on-demand pre-recorded webinars; and genuine space for Autistic voices to be heard on the topics that matter most to our community.

Whether you’re an Autistic person, a supporter, a practitioner, or a researcher, there is a place for you here. We are committed to making this as accessible as possible; more details on that to follow.

We’d love to see you there.

Register and find out more: https://neurohubcommunity.org/2026-autistic-mental-health-conference/

See the currently announced speakers below, with more speakers to come! The paywall below the speakers will give you access to a 33% off code for tickets.

With warmth,

David Gray-Hammond

CEO, NeuroHub Community Ltd

david@neurohubcommunity.org | 01903 495988

Speakers

Friday 14th August

• 12:05pm-12.20pm Sarah Meharg

• 3.30pm-4:10pm: David Gray-Hammond & Tanya Adkin

• 5pm-5.40pm: Dr. Nick Walker

Saturday 15th August

• 10:20am-11am: Dr. Nathan Keates

• 11.10am-11.50am: Ed Shearer

• 12.05-12.20pm: Nic James

• 2pm-2.40pm: Karen Parker

• 3pm-3.40pm Erin Ekins

• 3.50pm-4.30pm: Ava McAuley

Sunday 16th August

• 2.45pm-3.25pm: Stacy Badon

On-Demand Pre-Recorded Webinars

• Bobbi Elman

• David Gray-Hammond

• Anshar Seraphim

• Sarah ‘Sass’ Burn

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Every April, a lot of Autistic people brace themselves.

This episode of Autistic Storytime With David is one I’ve wanted to make for a long time. We’re talking about harmful autism organisations, specifically, Autism Speaks; and why …

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If you’re a paid subscriber, check the bottom of this post for your discount code for tickets!

Tickets: https://neurohubcommunity.org/2026-autistic-mental-health-conference/

The theme of this conference is the Ecosystemic Drivers Of Autistic Mental Health. We’ve got talks on everything from unorthodox methods of developing psychological resilience through to navigating the microcosm of the rugby pitch.

This conference is relevant to anyone who is Autistic, cares for someone Autistic, or works professionally with Autistic people.

Friday 14th August

• 12:05pm-12.20pm Sarah Meharg

• 3.30pm-4:10pm: David Gray-Hammond & Tanya Adkin

• 5pm-5.40pm: Dr. Nick Walker

Saturday 15th August

• 10:20am-11am: Dr. Nathan Keates

• 11.10am-11.50am: Ed Shearer

• 12.05-12.20pm: Nic James

• 2pm-2.40pm: Karen Parker

• 3pm-3.40pm Erin Ekins

• 3.50pm-4.30pm: Ava McAuley

Sunday 16th August

• 2.45pm-3.25pm: Stacy Badon

On-Demand Pre-Recorded Webinars

• Bobbi Elman

• David Gray-Hammond

• Anshar Seraphim

• Sarah ‘Sass’ Burn

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We’ve got a few things happening right now, each one a different doorway into the same shared space we’re building together.

The NeuroHub Book Raffle

We’re running a book raffle through our store; something simple, but meaningful.

Books have always been more than just information for us. They’re connection. They’re language when we didn’t have our own. They’re often the first place we see ourselves reflected back with any kind of honesty.

This raffle is a way of sharing that.

Whether you’re entering for yourself or for someone else, it’s a chance to put more neurodivergent-informed, community-rooted knowledge into the world.

👉 Explore and enter here:

https://neurohubcommunity.org/the-book-store

The 2026 Autistic Mental Health Conference

This one matters.

Our 2026 Autistic Mental Health Conference isn’t just another event, it’s a deliberate space. A space where lived experience isn’t an afterthought. Where theory meets reality. Where we stop talking about Autistic people and start centring Autistic voices.

We’ll be exploring:

• Autistic burnout

• The ecosystemic nature of distress

• What actually works (and what doesn’t) in mental health support

• The messy, human, non-linear process of recovery

It’s for practitioners, for Autistic people, for families; for anyone who knows that the current system isn’t enough and wants to be part of building something better.

👉 Find out more and get involved:

https://neurohubcommunity.org/2026-autistic-mental-health-conference/

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This is probably the easiest way to support us—and it won’t cost you anything extra.

Through EasyFundraising, you can raise money for NeuroHub just by doing your everyday online shopping. No extra steps, no added cost—just a small rediction of something you’re already doing.

It’s one of those quiet, almost invisible forms of support. The kind that doesn’t feel like much in the moment, but over time… it builds.

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Not everything has to be big to matter.

A raffle entry.

A shared link.

A conversation sparked by a conference talk.

A purchase that quietly sends a few pennies our way.

This is how communities grow, how we keep offering the supportand community that we offer. If you’re reading this, you’re already part of that.

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Advocacy work often demands more than time, it asks for your lived experience, your energy, and your capacity. This toolkit is designed to help you do that work without burning out.

The Sustainable Advocacy Toolkit is a practical, neurodivergence-competent resource that replaces unrealistic productivity advice with real-world strategies for sustainable practice.

What You’ll Learn

• How to understand your real capacity

• Use energy accounting instead of time management

• Set boundaries as access needs

• Recognise early burnout signals

• Make sustainable decisions about work

• Step back and recover without guilt

Burnout isn’t a personal failure, it’s an access issue.

What’s Included

• Printable capacity check-ins

• Energy mapping and recovery tools

• Boundary-setting frameworks and scripts

• Decision-making filters

• Burnout recovery guidance

• Reflective Practice Workbook

• Full Circles Of Control Pack

Designed to be reused again and again as your capacity changes.

Who It’s For

Neurodivergent professionals, advocates, and lived-experience leaders who want to keep doing meaningful work without sacrificing themselves in the process.

Sustainable advocacy isn’t about doing more.
It’s about staying resourced enough to continue

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