Tag: neuroaffirming

  • Monotropism vs Polytropism: ADHD, AuDHD & Autistic Attention

    Monotropism vs Polytropism: ADHD, AuDHD & Autistic Attention

    Explore how monotropism shapes Autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD attention. Dispelling myths, uncovering research and exploring why neuroaffirming support matters for our wellbeing.

  • SPACE-TIME: A Monotropism Informed Framework for Autistic People

    SPACE-TIME: A Monotropism Informed Framework for Autistic People

    SPACE-TIME: A Monotropism-Informed Neuroaffirming Framework for Autistic People

  • Autistic Mental Health: Beyond the Pathology Paradigm

    Autistic Mental Health: Beyond the Pathology Paradigm

    Autistic mental health is often framed through a narrow, deficit-based lens — one that focuses on pathology, risk, and what’s “wrong.” But this view leaves out the richness of autistic lives, the diversity of our needs, and the resilience in our communities. Moving beyond the pathology paradigm means centring lived experience, recognising the systemic barriers…

  • Neuro-Affirming Neurodivergent & Disabled Wheel of Life: Reclaiming Flow on Our Own Terms

    Neuro-Affirming Neurodivergent & Disabled Wheel of Life: Reclaiming Flow on Our Own Terms

    What does flow and balance mean when your energy is unpredictable, your needs are sensory and relational, and your life doesn’t fit the standard neurotypical mould? For many neurodivergent and disabled people, traditional self-help tools don’t always work. They often leave out the things that matter most — like flow states, energy accounting, sensory overwhelm,…

  • What does ‘neuro-affirming’ mean for Autistic young people?  

    What does ‘neuro-affirming’ mean for Autistic young people?  

    This blog was written by myself, Helen Edgar of @autisticrealms for GROVE. I am delighted to work with Grove Neurodivergent Mentoring and Education as their Training, Education & Resource Specialist. This blog was edited by Jess Garner, GROVE’sFounder/Director. The blog, ‘What does ‘neuro-affirming’ mean for Autistic young people?’ is available to read on GROVE’s website, along with many other resources and information…

  • Obstacles in the way of Neuro-Affirming Practice in Educational Settings & Ways Forward

    Obstacles in the way of Neuro-Affirming Practice in Educational Settings & Ways Forward

    Implementing neurodiversity-affirming practices in education, healthcare, and other systems is often hindered by pervasive narratives and biases. Recognizing and addressing these obstacles is crucial for fostering inclusive and supportive environments for neurodivergent and disabled individuals. Here are some common barriers that I have been working on with Stimpunks, who have a more in-depth page with…

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