Hello, and welcome. I’m Helen Edgar, and this is Autistic Realms.
I’m Autistic and ADHD, a former SEND teacher, writer, educator, advocate and consultant. Everything here is neuro-affirming and identity-first.
This page is a gentle starting point. You’ll find my top guides on monotropism and burnout, my writing, free and pay-what-you-can resources, and support for families, parents, carers and professionals supporting Autistic people. There are also courses and books I have created with David Gray-Hammond’s NeuroHub Community, Stimpunks, and many other communities I’m part of.
Take your time. You can grow a garden as you scroll, or switch it off if it’s too much. You can turn on the music, Echoes of the Mind, played by my son.
Wherever you start, I’m glad you’re here. Check out my sibling site www.morerealms.com for everything else.
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Best wishes, Helen
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Helen Edgar
Autistic Realms
Founder of Autistic Realms and Co-Creative Director of Stimpunks Foundation. Former SEND teacher, writing and making resources for Autistic and neurodivergent people, families and professionals.
Neuro-affirming · Identity-first · Monotropic minds welcome
Grow a garden switches the growing garden on or off. Music fades Echoes of the Mind in and out.
Start here
GuidesNeuro-affirming guides on monotropism, burnout, PDA, Penguin Pebbling and more.
WritingThe Autistic Realms blog.
Resources ShopEbooks, posters and free trainings, offered with a suggested optional donation.
Map of Monotropic ExperiencesExplore monotropic attention, interests and flow.
TrainingTraining for schools, services and organisations.
Talks and ConferencesWhere I have spoken and what I have shared.
Support and Crisis LinesPlaces to turn to when things are hard.
Services
For Families, Parents and CarersNeuro-affirming support, guides and sessions for families.
For ProfessionalsTraining, consultancy and support for schools, services and organisations.
Courses and books
Re-Storying AutismA course and workbook with David Gray-Hammond on re-storying Autistic lives.
Building a Positive Autistic IdentityA course with David Gray-Hammond through NeuroHub Community.
NeuroHub HorizonsCourses, writing, tools and community from NeuroHub, in partnership with Autistic Realms.
Re-Storying Autism BookOur book, co-written with David Gray-Hammond.
Embracing MonotropismMy book on understanding monotropism and preventing Autistic burnout.
Community
NeuroHub CommunityNeurodivergent-led peer support, courses and training. Free to join.
PhoenixPhoenix, from David Gray-Hammond and NeuroHub Community.
Stimpunks FoundationDisabled and neurodivergent-led mutual aid, guides and tools.
Thriving AutisticIrish neurodivergent-led non-profit working for Autistic human rights.
Writing The DawnCosy, neuro-affirming science and nature writing.
GROVEMentoring and groups for Autistic young people, run by Autistic adults.
Say hello
helen@autisticrealms.comEmail me about questions, collaborations and bookings.
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My online home is the Faery Yurt. You can also visit More Realms.
Music: Echoes of the Mind
The music is off. Press Music to fade in Echoes of the Mind; press again to fade it out.
Music: Composed and played by my son, age 11. Published by Quench Arts, Wavelength 10th Anniversary (2023-24). Shared with permission.
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