Friday 14th – Sunday 16th August 2026 | 10am–6pm BST
Fully online | Optional in-person day on Saturday 15th | in Coldean, Brighton & Hove, UK

Three days. 15+ speakers. One unmissable event.

This year’s theme is Ecosystemic Causes of Mental Health Issues; exploring how environments, systems, and societal structures shape neurodivergent wellbeing. And the line-up is extraordinary.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Dr. Nick Walker Professor at CIIS and foundational voice in neurodiversity theory

• David Gray-Hammond & Tanya Adkin presenting The Ecosystemic Model of Distress

• Erin Ekins queer Autistic author and BBC-featured advocate

• Dr. Nathan Keates University of Sunderland researcher in Critical Neurodiversity studies

• Ava McAuley on masking, the Double Empathy Problem, and mental health

• Lawrence Kampf, Karen Parker, Nikki Smith, Ed Shearer, Amber Dawn, Stacy Badon, and many more

Every speaker brings lived experience, research, and a commitment to neurodivergent-led perspectives.

Can’t catch everything live? No problem.

All talks will be recorded and made available to ticket holders, so you can revisit sessions or catch up in your own time. Ticket holders also get exclusive access to an on-demand library of additional pre-recorded talks that couldn’t fit into the packed schedule.

Tickets start from just £50

This conference is for:

• Autistic and neurodivergent people (diagnosed, self-identified, or still figuring it out)

• Parents and families

• Professionals, educators, and support workers

• Advocates and allies

NeuroHub Community paid members receive a 33% discount on all ticket prices; see below the paywall at the bottom of this post to get your discount code.

👉 Get your ticket now

Don’t let two months slip by. This is a conference built by and for neurodivergent people; rooted in lived experience, centred on the neurodivergent paradigm, and designed to leave you with real insight and genuine community.

The conversation is happening. Be part of it.

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And if you want to go deeper, there’s a live webinar, today, on Monday 8th June at 6pm BST. More on that below.

What Is The Six-Point Framework?

The Six-Point Framework takes an ecological approach to Autistic wellbeing; understanding distress not as something located inside an individual, but as the product of nested environments that interact with and respond to one another. It’s non-pathological, practically grounded, and rooted in Autistic-led knowledge.

The six points are:

• Autistic Experience: the theoretical foundations for how Autistic people experience the world

• The Sensory & Emotional Landscape: how Autistic people navigate sensory environments and emotions

• Autistic Burnout: understanding burnout as a crisis of chronic disconnection

• Identity, Language, and Disability Models: how autism is framed, and why that framing matters

• Trauma & Safety: Autistic trauma and what it means to feel safe

• Learning From The Autistic Community: why connecting with Autistic community is central to good support

What You Get

The course includes a full handbook and supporting resources, all grounded in NeuroHub Community’s ecosystemic model of distress and six-point framework. It’s designed for professionals, families, and Autistic people who want a framework that actually reflects the complexity of Autistic lives.

Supporting Autistic People: £9.99

Sign Up

There’s more? The Client Assessment Toolkit For Autism Professionals bundles a complete set of structured HTML assessment and planning tools alongside the course; designed for mentors, support workers, counsellors, and practitioners working one-to-one with Autistic and neurodivergent people.

Course + Toolkit bundle: All Part of The Course

Get Access

Live Webinar: Today, June 8th, 2026 At 6pm BST

If you’d like to explore the framework in a live, interactive session, David is running a webinar this Monday evening. It’s included with the course, so if you’ve already purchased access, you’re in.

Get access and join the webinar:

Join The Webinar

This framework underpins everything we do at NeuroHub — our peer mentoring, our wellbeing work, our training. If you’ve ever wanted to understand the thinking behind our approach, this is the place to start.

The on-demand version of this course will then be bundled with our Professional Gateway subscription for £25 a month or £230 a year, giving you access to hundreds of pounds of professional resources, plus new resources as they are developed and published. You can sign up for the gateway here:

Join The Gateway

With warmth,

David Gray-Hammond

Founder, NeuroHub Community Ltd

neurohubcommunity.org | Click Here To Join Our Online Community Space

And if you want to go deeper, there’s a live webinar on Monday 8th June at 6pm BST. More on that below.

What Is The Six-Point Framework?

The Six-Point Framework takes an ecological approach to Autistic wellbeing; understanding distress not as something located inside an individual, but as the product of nested environments that interact with and respond to one another. It’s non-pathological, practically grounded, and rooted in Autistic-led knowledge.

The six points are:

• Autistic Experience: the theoretical foundations for how Autistic people experience the world

• The Sensory & Emotional Landscape: how Autistic people navigate sensory environments and emotions

• Autistic Burnout: understanding burnout as a crisis of chronic disconnection

• Identity, Language, and Disability Models: how autism is framed, and why that framing matters

• Trauma & Safety: Autistic trauma and what it means to feel safe

• Learning From The Autistic Community: why connecting with Autistic community is central to good support

What You Get

The course includes a full handbook and supporting resources, all grounded in NeuroHub Community’s ecosystemic model of distress and six-point framework. It’s designed for professionals, families, and Autistic people who want a framework that actually reflects the complexity of Autistic lives.

Supporting Autistic People: £9.99

Sign Up

There’s more? The Client Assessment Toolkit For Autism Professionals bundles a complete set of structured HTML assessment and planning tools alongside the course; designed for mentors, support workers, counsellors, and practitioners working one-to-one with Autistic and neurodivergent people.

Course + Toolkit bundle: All Part of The Course

Get Access

Live Webinar: June 8th, 2026 At 6pm BST

If you’d like to explore the framework in a live, interactive session, David is running a webinar this Monday evening. It’s included with the course, so if you’ve already purchased access, you’re in.

Get access and join the webinar:

Join The Webinar

This framework underpins everything we do at NeuroHub — our peer mentoring, our wellbeing work, our training. If you’ve ever wanted to understand the thinking behind our approach, this is the place to start.

The on-demand version of this course will then be bundled with our Professional Gateway subscription for £25 a month or £230 a year, giving you access to hundreds of pounds of professional resources, plus new resources as they are developed and published. You can sign up for the gateway here:

Join The Gateway

With warmth,

David Gray-Hammond

Founder, NeuroHub Community Ltd

neurohubcommunity.org | Click Here To Join Our Online Community Space

And if you want to go deeper, there’s a live webinar on Monday 8th June at 6pm BST. More on that below.

What Is The Six-Point Framework?

The Six-Point Framework takes an ecological approach to Autistic wellbeing; understanding distress not as something located inside an individual, but as the product of nested environments that interact with and respond to one another. It’s non-pathological, practically grounded, and rooted in Autistic-led knowledge.

The six points are:

• Autistic Experience: the theoretical foundations for how Autistic people experience the world

• The Sensory & Emotional Landscape: how Autistic people navigate sensory environments and emotions

• Autistic Burnout: understanding burnout as a crisis of chronic disconnection

• Identity, Language, and Disability Models: how autism is framed, and why that framing matters

• Trauma & Safety: Autistic trauma and what it means to feel safe

• Learning From The Autistic Community: why connecting with Autistic community is central to good support

What You Get

The course includes a full handbook and supporting resources, all grounded in NeuroHub Community’s ecosystemic model of distress and six-point framework. It’s designed for professionals, families, and Autistic people who want a framework that actually reflects the complexity of Autistic lives.

Supporting Autistic People: £9.99

Sign Up

There’s more? The Client Assessment Toolkit For Autism Professionals bundles a complete set of structured HTML assessment and planning tools alongside the course; designed for mentors, support workers, counsellors, and practitioners working one-to-one with Autistic and neurodivergent people.

Course + Toolkit bundle: All Part of The Course

Get Access

Live Webinar: June 8th, 2026 At 6pm BST

If you’d like to explore the framework in a live, interactive session, David is running a webinar this Monday evening. It’s included with the course, so if you’ve already purchased access, you’re in.

Get access and join the webinar:

Join The Webinar

This framework underpins everything we do at NeuroHub — our peer mentoring, our wellbeing work, our training. If you’ve ever wanted to understand the thinking behind our approach, this is the place to start.

The on-demand version of this course will then be bundled with our Professional Gateway subscription for £25 a month or £230 a year, giving you access to hundreds of pounds of professional resources, plus new resources as they are developed and published. You can sign up for the gateway here:

Join The Gateway

With warmth,

David Gray-Hammond

Founder, NeuroHub Community Ltd

neurohubcommunity.org | Click Here To Join Our Online Community Space

Sunday 8th June 2026 | 18:00 BST

What Is This About?

This resource explores the Six-Point Framework that underpins all of NeuroHub Community’s peer mentoring and wellbeing work. Developed by myself, David Gray-Hammond, MCMA from a decade of lived and professional experience, the framework takes a genuinely non-pathological, ecological approach to Autistic wellbeing.

The six points cover:

Autistic Experience: the foundations of how Autistic people experience the world

The Sensory & Emotional Landscape: navigating sensory environments and emotions

Autistic Burnout: understanding burnout as chronic disconnection

Identity, Language & Disability Models: how framing shapes Autistic identity

Trauma & Safety: what it means to feel safe as an Autistic person

Learning From the Autistic Community: why community connection is central to wellbeing

Currently On Sale

The course resource is available right now at a reduced price; grab it ahead of the webinar and come prepared:

Supporting Autistic People | £9.99

Want to go deeper?It also contains the Client Assessment Toolkit For Autism Professionals; a complete set of structured, ready-to-use assessment and planning tools built directly on the Six-Point Framework:

Get the course and join the live webinar

Questions?

You’re welcome to chat with David directly on WhatsApp (+447346808637) or email us at admin@neurohubcommunity.org.

See you on the 8th.

Warm regards, David Gray-Hammond CEO, NeuroHub Community

June is here, and with it comes **Autistic Pride Month** — a time to celebrate who we are, deepen our understanding, and build the community that sustains us. This month is packed with things to read, watch, join, and look forward to.

David Gray-Hammond, CEO, NeuroHub Community Ltd*

FREE EVENT THIS MONTH: Autistic Stim & Glim Party

Thursday 18th June | 4:00pm BST | Online | FREE

To celebrate Autistic Pride, we’re throwing an online **Stim & Glim Party**; a space to stim freely, share your glimmers, and spend time with people who just *get it*. No masking required. No judgment. Just your NeuroKin, celebrating everything that makes us proud to be Autistic.

This event is **completely free** to all members of the NeuroHub Online Community Space. Not a member yet? Grab your free membership and join us! 🎊

RSVP to the Stim & Glim Party

RSVP Here

Big News: A New Book Is Released

I have a new book, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. As many of you know, my writing comes from lived experience; the kind that doesn’t flinch and doesn’t apologise.

This latest title continues that tradition. You can find out more and order using the link below.

Find Out More & Order

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From The Blog This Month

Autism & How To Solve The NEET Problem

25% of young people in the UK are currently classed as NEET — Not in Education, Employment, or Training. David’s latest piece unpacks why undiagnosed Autistic young people are likely a significant and invisible part of that statistic, and what systemic change is desperately needed. It’s a sharp, data-grounded read that speaks directly to lived reality.

Read: Autism & How To Solve The NEET Problem https://neurohubcommunity.org/2026/05/31/autism-solving-the-neet-problem/

The Mycelial Mind Podcast | Episode 1: Beginnings

NeuroHub’s brand new podcast is here. The Mycelial Mind: NeuroKin Conversations explores community, identity, and wellbeing through an ecological lens — grounded in both philosophy and practical application. Episode 1 features David, Helen Edgar, and Adele Murray asking a deceptively simple question: *what is community?*

Give it a listen, and share it with someone who needs it. 🍄

Listen

And don’t forget to listen to our premium podcast episode My Bodymind Is A Warzone on Autistic Storytime With David.

Listen

Courses You Can Enrol In Now

Whether you’re navigating your own neurodivergence or supporting others, our courses are built on a decade of lived experience and community-led knowledge.

Accessing Healthcare for Neurodivergent Adults | £14

A 3-part live course with Q&A, led by David and former nurse Adele Murray. Practical, grounded support for navigating a healthcare system that wasn’t built with us in mind. Live sessions run in July 2026.

Community members access this course for | FREE | even on a free membership.

Enrol

Supporting Autistic People | £27 Now Reduced To £14

A course built on NeuroHub’s Six-Point Framework for Autistic wellbeing; a non-pathological, ecological approach that takes both lived experience and systemic context seriously. Includes a live webinar on 8th June 2026.

Enrol

Autism Diagnosis 101

Everything you need to understand the diagnostic process; the criteria, the emotions, the practicalities, and what to do if you disagree with the outcome. Pre-recorded video lessons launch 24th July 2026.

Enrol

For Professionals: The Professional Gateway

If you work in healthcare, education, social care, therapy, or workplace support, the Professional Gateway Subscription gives you unlimited access to our full library of neurodivergent toolkits and resources, including all future releases, for just £25/month or £230/year.

The library currently includes 15+ resources covering Autistic burnout, substance use, CAMHS, advocacy, psychosis, monotropism, and much more; with a combined individual value well over £300.

Explore The Professional Gateway

Join the NeuroHub Online Community

If you haven’t joined our online community space yet, June is a perfect time to start. It’s where the real conversations happen; peer support, shared resources, early event access, and a 33% discount on conference tickets.

Membership is free to get started, and the community is growing every day.

Join The Community

Save The Date | 2026 Autistic Mental Health Conference

Friday 14th Sunday 16th August 2026 | Online + In-Person (Brighton & Hove)

Our flagship event is three months away and the speaker line-up is already exceptional. This year’s theme is Ecosystemic Causes of Mental Health Issues; exploring how environments, systems, and societal structures shape neurodivergent wellbeing.

Confirmed speakers include Dr. Nick Walker, Tanya Adkin, Dr. Nathan Keates, Erin Ekins, and many more. Forty-minute talks, lightning sessions, pre-recorded contributions, and a full in-person day on Saturday with stalls, food, and entertainment in Brighton & Hove.

Tickets from £50.** NeuroHub Community members receive a **33% discount** contact our admin team for your code.

Book Your Place

Support NeuroHub’s Work

NeuroHub exists because of this community. If our work has been useful to you, or to someone you care about, there are a few ways to help us keep growing:

• Share our content with someone who needs it

• Make a one-off or regular donation via our Support Us page https://neurohubcommunity.org/support-us/ or GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-grow-neurohub-community-for-autistic-adults

• Shop through Easyfundraising https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/neurohub-community-space/ and raise free funds at no cost to you

Every bit of support makes a real difference. 💚

Support NeuroHub Community

Thank you for being part of this community. Happy Autistic Pride Month; may June bring you glimmers.

David Gray-Hammond

CEO, NeuroHub Community Ltd

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You can order on Kindle or paperback right now! Early orders help us move up the bestseller list and get greater visibility.

The book offers realistic and honest information on the effects and risks of drugs, ways to reduce the risk from using them, and common co-occuring conditions in Autistic substance users.

It is grounded in the principle that criminalisation and pushes for abstinence create harm in a world where people inevitably will experiment with and use drugs.

This book is perfect for anyone with an interest in Autistic substance use! From professionals looking for a book to recommend to clients, to Autistic substance users themselves and those who love and care for them!

Click the button to pre-order!

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Please spread the word and help this book reach lots of people it can help!

NeuroHub Community does not paywall it's content anymore, but any and all donations to our work to build communities and improve Neurodivergent wellbeing are appreciated.

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You can pre-order on kindle right now! Pre-orders help us move up the best seller list and get greater visibility.

The book offers realistic and honest information on the effects and risks of drugs, ways to reduce the risk from using them, and common co-occuring conditions in Autistic substance users.

This book ius perfect for anyone with an interest in Autistic substance use!

Click the button to pre-order!

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Please spread the word and help this book reach lots of people it can help!

The Circles of Control: A Neurodivergent Energy & Boundaries Toolkit is a practical resource built specifically for neurodivergent people. Drawing on the familiar circles of control framework, it’s been developed with the specific challenges of Autistic and neurodivergent experience in mind such as energy accounting, and the particular exhaustion that comes from trying to manage things that were never ours to manage in the first place.

Simple, accessible, and grounded in real neurodivergent experience. Use it alone, with a support worker, or as part of therapeutic work.

👉 Get your copy here: https://neurohubcommunity.org/product/the-circles-of-control-a-neurodivergent-energy-boundaries-toolkit/

With warmth,

David Gray-Hammond

CEO, NeuroHub Community Ltd

david@neurohubcommunity.org | 01903 495988

Our services bring that same approach directly to your organisation, team, or practice. Because the world doesn’t become more inclusive by accident; it takes deliberate, informed, and values-led work.

“We help you move from compliance to genuine inclusion; and there’s a real difference between the two.”

Whether you’re a healthcare provider, educator, employer, or community organisation, the gap between ticking boxes and actually building inclusive environments is significant. We’re here to help you close it.

What We Offer

Training & CPD — For practitioners, educators, and employers, grounded in current, rights-based understanding of neurodivergence.

Consultancy — Bespoke support for organisations embedding genuine inclusion into their culture, policies, and practices.

Speaking Engagements — Conferences, events, and online sessions, bringing lived experience and evidence together.

Bespoke Packages — Tailored to your specific context and community, because one size never fits all.

All of our work is identity-first, anti-behaviourist, and rooted in the lived experience of neurodivergent people. That’s what makes it different. That’s what makes it work.

Explore our services: https://neurohubcommunity.org/consultancy-and-services-professionals/

We’d love to work with you.

With warmth,

David Gray-Hammond CEO, NeuroHub Community Ltd

This program brings mindfulness practice into a neurodivergence-centred framework; paced for how neurodivergent people actually process, rest, and restore. Whether you’re completely new to mindfulness or someone who’s tried it and not connected with it, there may be something genuinely useful here.

There are no performance expectations, no pressure to sit still and silent, and no assumption that your mind should work a particular way. Just practical tools, offered with care.

Find out more and sign-up: https://neurohubcommunity.org/autistic-mindfully-divergent/

Check out our guided meditations: https://neurohubcommunity.org/mindfulness-meditations/

Take good care,

David

NeuroHub Community

david@neurohubcommunity.org | 01903 495988

2026 Autistic Mental Health Conference

In partnership with Autistic Inclusive Meets (AIM), this year’s conference centres lived experience, research, and education created by neurodivergent individuals — moving beyond deficit-based narratives to champion the neurodivergent paradigm. Expect a wealth of insight from neurodivergent speakers.

Tickets start from £50.00

NeuroHub Community & Substack Subscribers members receive a 33% discount, see the paywall at the end of this email for more information.

Get Your Ticket Here

40% Off Re-Storying Autism Video Course

For a limited time, our Re-Storying Autism Video Course is available at 40% off; now just $54 (was $108). Or entirely free for paid members of our NeuroHub Online Community, sign up by clicking here.

This neuro-competent, on-demand video course invites learners to rethink the stories they’ve been told about autism. It includes 7 pre-recorded lessons built around NeuroHub’s six-point framework for supporting Autistic people; perfect for families, professionals, and Autistic individuals who want to hold the same compassion for themselves that they do for others.

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Mindfully Divergent Program

Our Mindfully Divergent Program offers three ways to explore mindfulness and wellbeing in a space designed with and for the Autistic community:

Guided Meditations: Browse our library of meditations crafted for neurodivergent minds. Explore Meditations

One-to-One Sessions: Book a personal session with one of our practitioners. Sign Up For Sessions Waiting List

Embracing Our Autistic Selves Live Course: A live course to encourage mindful self-reflection and build a positive sense of Autistic identity through guided learning and group discussion. Running live on Zoom every Friday at 6pm UK time, from 1st May to 5th June 2026. Catch up on previous sessions and join now.

Join or Catch Up

Peer Mentoring Waiting List Is Now Open

Our Peer Mentoring programme offers community-led support from people who truly understand neurodivergent experience. If you’ve been waiting, now is your moment; the waiting list is open.

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Neurodivergent-Designed Merchandise: The Divergent Studio

Celebrate neurodivergent identity with merchandise designed authentically by and for our community. Browse the latest from The Divergent Studio.

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Monthly Book Raffle

Don’t forget, our monthly book raffle is running now! Get your ticket for a chance to win, with the winner announced at the end of May.

1st Prize: Two Signed Books from me

2nd Prize: One Signed Book from me

International shipping available.

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Thank you for being part of the NeuroHub Community. We’ll see you next month!

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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.

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

David

NeuroHub Community

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’

To purchase your ticket, click the link below!

Purchase Tickets

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

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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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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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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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

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