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Empowering Autistic Advocacy: Autistic Wellbeing Series Webinars with David Gray-Hammond, Tanya Adkin and Helen Edgar
Emergent Divergence:Role: Webinar support and facilitation
“A website for all your questions about autism and neurodiversity. David Gray-Hammond’s website houses hundreds of articles about neurodiversity and mental health. Articles on this website cover everything from the basic knowledge needed to understand the neurodiversity paradigm, through to more complex and academic takes on what it means to be an Autistic or otherwise neurodivergent person.”
Find out more: Emergent Divergence
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FREE E-BOOKS & RESOURCES
Why we are burnt out and ways forward PDF download
Autism And Neurodiversity Starter Pack: Why we are burnt out and ways forward
By David Gray-Hammond &
Helen Edgar
This free ebook is an introduction to the neurodiversity paradigm, discussing how the dominance of neuronormativity impacts neurodivergent people and why we may be burnt out. Supporting resources, signposting and reading lists are included.
Click here to download your free copy!
Upcoming Webinars
Created and hosted by David Gray-Hammond
(Emergent Divergence)
Facilitated by Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Supporting text chat, Q&A and providing webinar signposting resources.
Empowering Advocacy: Neuro-Affirming Support for Your Autistic Young Person at School
NEW WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT
Empowering Advocacy: Neuro-Affirming Support for Your Autistic Young Person at School
Are you a parent, carer, or professional supporting an autistic young person through the education system? 💬 Feeling unheard, overwhelmed, or unsure how to advocate effectively?
Join us for a practical and empowering webinar exploring how to:
🌱 Understand your young person’s needs through a neuro-affirming lens
🧠 Apply monotropism to make sense of school-based challenges
💡 Navigate meetings, plans, and systems with confidence
🤝 Build collaborative relationships that truly support wellbeing and learning
📅 Date: 11th June 2025
🕒 Time: 6pm
📍 Online – join from anywhere
🎟️ Low-cost – Book your place now!
Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to deepen your approach, this session offers compassionate insights, practical tools, and shared experiences to help you create real change.
#NeuroAffirming #AutisticAdvocacy #Monotropism #SENDsupport #InclusiveEducation #AutisticVoices #EmpoweredParenting
Autistic Mental Health Conference
Speakers To be Announced
Hybrid conference allowing for both in person and online attendance. Come and learn about how systemic failures impact the mental health of Autistic people, from Autistic people themselves!
Link for online attendees will be sent out closer the event.
Date: Saturday, August 16th 2025 12 – 8pm GMT+1
Tickets: EventBrite
Understanding Autistic Wellbeing
Join David Gray-Hammond and Tanya Adkin, co-founders of the Autistic Substance Use Network and active researchers in the field, for an insightful webinar exploring the intersection of Autism and substance use. This event will delve into key topics that shape the experiences of Autistic individuals with substance use, including:
- Monotropism: Understanding how intense focus and interest patterns influence substance use.
- Energy Accounting and Burnout: Examining the role of energy management and its impact on coping mechanisms.
- Masking: Unpacking the effects of social camouflage on mental health and substance use.
- The Double Empathy Problem: Exploring communication challenges and their implications.
- Autistic Sensory Trauma: Investigating how sensory experiences contribute to substance use behaviors.
- Victimisation of Autistic Individuals: Addressing the vulnerabilities that lead to exploitation and substance use.
- Deficit/Medical Model: Critiquing traditional perspectives and their influence on support systems.
- Poor Self-Image/Identity: Discussing the impact of identity struggles on substance use patterns.
This webinar promises to provide a nuanced understanding of these critical issues, offering valuable insights for professionals, advocates, and anyone interested in the well-being of Autistic individuals. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from two leading voices in the field!
There will be a recording of the event for all ticket holders, as well as free resources that will be announced.
Date: Monday, May 12th 6 – 8:30pm GMT+1
Tickets: EventBrite
Autism Awareness or Autism Acceptance?
Autism Awareness or Autism Acceptance?
Join David on World Autism Day to discuss if we need awareness or acceptance!
Date: Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 6 – 7:30pm GMT+1
Tickets: EventBrite
Understanding Autistic Wellbeing
An exploration of Autistic needs and mental health, considering the community knowledge that has moved us into a better understanding.
David Gray-Hammond will explain some of the core concepts behind Autistic wellbeing and mental health, drawing from Autistic-led academic concepts and knowledge created and discussed within community spaces.
There will be a recording of the event for all ticket holders, as well as free resources that will be announced.
Date: Monday, March 17th 2025 7 – 8:30pm GMT (online)
Tickets: EventBrite
Working with Neurodivergent
Co-Workers!
PRESENTED BY DAVID GRAY-HAMMOND. Live on Zoom (Recording Available)
Working with Neurodivergent Co-Workers!
Perfect for professionals in any industry!
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 · 6 – 7:30pm GMT
Tickets: EventBrite
Is Autism A Disorder?
Insights From The Neurodiversity Movement
David Gray-Hammond explores why people view autism as a disorder, and how we might move forward with our understanding.
Date: Monday, January 20, 2025 · 7 – 8:30pm GMT
Tickets: EventBrite