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For our final #BlackHistoryMonth reshare, we’re sharing this blog by Antonia, our former Black Autistic Meetup host. 💜
Antonia reflects on connection, being seen and creating community.
The free monthly online meetup is now hosted by Ruby. Blog link in the comments!
For #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting the importance of listening to the experiences of Black Autistic women.
In this blog piece, Tina reflects on being Black, a woman and Autistic, and how racism, sexism and ableism can intersect.
Read below 👇️
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating Black voices and experiences in the neurodivergent community.
We’re starting with Antonia’s reflection on being Black, Autistic and Queer, and how identity, culture and masking intersect.
Read below 👇️
Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day.
Talking about mental health can be difficult. Connecting with others who share your experiences can help (link below)
Need support?
Samaritans: 116 123 [email protected]
Shout: text 85258
CALM: lnkd.in/exFm5CQ9
Refuge: 0808 2000 247
For #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, we’re sharing this blog from Jill, reflecting on our Grooming & Coercive Control Summit.
It brought together lived experience, learning and practice to raise awareness of abuse and improve support for Neurodivergent people.
Read below 👇️
For #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, we’re highlighting barriers Neurodivergent people can face when accessing support.
Understanding grooming and coercive control helps us recognise abuse and provide the right support.
You’re not alone.
This month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We’re sharing a new piece in our "4 Questions For" blog series with Zoe Collier, whose PhD research explores victim-blaming experienced by Autistic survivors of sexual violence.
Full blog article below 👇️
New month, new research to explore!
Ann Memmott’s September Research Roundup is now live, covering new research on ADHD, Autism, communication, diagnosis, menopause, education and more.
Read here 👇
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/auti…
🏳️🌈 Spaces are still available for this week’s LGBTQIA+ meetup!
Come along to meet others, connect with the community, and enjoy a friendly and inclusive space. There’s still time to sign up — we’d love to see you there!
Book your spot below 👇️
ndconnection.co.uk/lgbtqia-m…
Our second university-focused blog of the week explores what it means to both live it and research it as a Neurodivergent student.
A reflection on lived experience, research and navigating university life.
Read it here: ndconnection.co.uk/blog/livi…
Heading back to university, or starting a new chapter?
Over the coming days, we’ll be sharing blogs and resources for Neurodivergent students.
First up: Top Ten Tips for Starting University as an Autistic Person, by Harriet Axbey.
Read it here: ndconnection.co.uk/blog/top-…
