Thriving Autistic is an Irish neurodivergent-led non-profit working for the human rights of Autistic and neurodivergent people. It moves away from medical and charity models towards a rights-based approach, offering community, peer support, free programmes and training for practitioners. I am Communications and Community Lead at Thriving Autistic, co-author of the Discovery Programme and project lead on the animation videos.
Find what you need
Choose the path that fits you.
I’m Autistic or neurodivergent
Community and gentle support, especially if you have recently found out you are Autistic.
- Discovery Programme: a free six-module journey for recently identified Autistic adults.
- Events and meetups: monthly online gatherings with other neurodivergent people.
- Videos and webinars: talks and conversations to watch in your own time.
- Books: recommended reading by Autistic and neurodivergent authors.
I’m a parent or carer
Neuro-affirming resources to help you understand and support your Autistic family member.
- Family resources: a library of guides and signposting for families.
- Animation videos: short, friendly films on Autistic experience.
- Webinars: talks from Autistic speakers and practitioners.
- Find a practitioner: a directory of neurodivergent, neuro-affirming practitioners.
I’m a practitioner
Training and resources for neurodivergent-affirmative practice.
- Neurodivergent Practitioners directory: join or search the directory of neuro-affirming practitioners.
- Professional training: on the neurodiversity paradigm, the social model of disability and minority stress.
- Therapy resources: for therapists, coaches and psychologists.
- Healthcare and workplace resources.
My work with Thriving Autistic
Free resources I have helped to create with the Thriving Autistic team.
Discovery Programme
A free, six-module journey of self-discovery for recently identified Autistic adults, which I co-authored.
Animation videos
Short animated films exploring Autistic experience, made with the community. I led the project.
Join us
Thriving Autistic holds monthly online meetups where you can come as you are. Membership and donations help keep the programmes and resources free.