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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 11d

Looking forward to joining Neurokindred's FREE community Event with @laurahellfeld.bsky.social & @autisticallyscott.bsky.social through my work with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social
Monday 6th Oct
Creating safe spaces for Autistic people
Tickets:
neurokindred.com/creating-saf...

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · Sep 10

Looking forward to myself and @laurahellfeld.bsky.social having this interview in October with @autangel.bsky.social on ‘Creating a Safe Autistic Space’. Further information below on how to join. 😊

Creating a Safe Autistic Space

In conversation with Laura Hellfeld and Scott Neilson

Monday 6th October 18:30 - 19:30

AutAngel

Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · Sep 8

Last week I delivered a session to teachers who are involved with North Lanarkshire Council’s Active Schools programme. Thank you to Active Schools for inviting me back for the 3rd year in a row! 😊

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · Aug 11

Thank you to @jadefarrington.bsky.social for asking me to contribute to their spotlight series with an article on creating safe spaces for Autistic and otherwise Neurodivergent people. 🙂 You can read this on Jade’s Substack.

Spotlight on Creating Safe Spaces with Scott Neilson of Autistically Scott

How to build safe environments for Autistic and otherwise Neurodiverhent people

JadeFarrington.substack.com

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Autistic Revolution @ar-2024.bsky.social · Aug 9

HOME | Autistic Revolution www.autistic-revolution.com

We're so excited to share our new website with you.

Shifting paradigms one story at a time

@kmunday.bsky.social @autisticallyscott.bsky.social
@laurahellfeld.bsky.social
@drjenniferhuffman.bsky.social

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · Jul 30

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Ways of Being, Knowing and Doing: An Anthology for Neurodivergent-Informed Practice

The community has come together to support the Palestinian people. The result is an incredible ebooklet edited by Lisa Chapman and Kim Mears.

autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com

Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · Jul 30

This wonderful eBook was created to support Palestine. This can be accessed via providing donations to charities that are supporting the people of Gaza. An audio version of the eBook is also available. Further details below on how to donate.

‘Ways of Being, Knowing & Doing An Anthology for Neurodivergent-informed Practice

Send proof of donation to NDebooklet@outlook.com’

The eBook is highlighted in the centre of the graphic. Various charities supporting Gaza are listed with QR codes underneath them.

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · Jul 6

Please consider signing this petition.

The legal rights of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are under threat in England.

Read about it:
www.saveourchildrensrights.org.uk
Sign here:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

Protect the law for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities

The legal rights of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are under threat. We must act now.

www.saveourchildrensrights.org.uk

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · Jun 26

Below is some feedback that I have received from my training sessions this year. I’m very privileged to work with a variety of organisations and I’m excited for what’s coming up in the second half of the year. :)

Training Feedback 2025

“Scott was exceptional and in making the material relative to everyone in the room, to help them speak about their own experiences to help build on understanding.”

“I really enjoyed all aspects of the course, very informative. Scott was great and very approachable and helped me understand.”

Training Feedback 2025

“Thank you so much for your time, care, and energy in delivering the training to all of us. You were always so thoughtful, supportive, and insightful in your responses and prompts to us. I'm very grateful for having had the opportunity to train with you.”

“This has been so informative and amazing!!! I’ve taken loads away from this.”

Training Feedback 2025

“Scott is a fantastic facilitator and describes and explains things in a way that is easy to understand. He is so inclusive of parents, children and staff. He is approachable and takes time to listen. I couldn't think of anyone better to deliver this training so thank you Scott.”

Training Feedback 2025

“Thank you for running this session. It has been the most positive and informative learning I’ve attended since our son was identified as being autistic. I now feel confident that our son will thrive.”

“This session was as great and helpful as the last one about Autistic Burnout!”

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · Jun 18

Here are some messages GROVE gathered from Autistic adults to Autistic young people - please do share them with anyone who may benefit from hearing that they can be proud of who they are. Happy Autistic Pride Day!

Background of tree canopy and yellow oval with the text - HAPPY AUTISTIC PRIDE DAY!
"You are not alone. Even when it feels like no one gets it — someone out there does. And you’re part of something bigger."

— Anonymous (Autistic adult)

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Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics @semascot.bsky.social · Jun 18

Autistic Pride Day 2025 🌟

We don’t need fixing.
We need listening.
We need space.
We need respect.
We need to live as we are.

This #AutisticPrideDay, we honour every racialised Autistic person who’s been silenced, underestimated, or pathologised.

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · Jun 10

Wonderful first session of the BEING ME groups with GROVE on Saturday. We hope that this has helped the young people to begin exploring their own subjective Autistic experience! 😊

Also myself and Jess unexpectedly matched with our T-shirt colours for the session!

@gr0ve.bsky.social

Image of Scott and Jess in a Teams call before the BEING ME group started. Both wearing orange T-shirts with their GROVE background displayed on their screens. The caption says “Scott and I accidentally twinning our t-shirts”.

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · May 26

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Creating Safes Spaces for Autistic People: Colour & Reduced Colour Versions

Visit Amazon's Creating Safes Spaces for Autistic People: Colour &amp; Reduced Colour Versions page and shop for all Creating Safes Spaces for Autistic People: Colour &amp; Reduced Colour Vers...

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · May 26

We’re thrilled about the boost that ‘Creating Safe Spaces’ has had recently. This has been our highest month of sales since September! For anyone who hasn’t done so yet, leaving a review would greatly help the book’s reach. We so appreciate everyone who has gotten a copy and read the book. :)

Call for Reviews

For Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People

Scott Neilson & Laura Hellfeld

Image of a megaphone signalling the call for reviews, featuring the cover of the safe spaces book. Purple and beige colours are displayed on the graphic.

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · May 23

I’m looking forward to delivering another cohort of Cothú beginning on the 8th July. More information in the video for anyone who is interested in offering this course to families. :)

@ausometraining.bsky.social

youtu.be/Qumu5hg7nwE?...

The Parenting Programme Autistic Families Actually Asked For

YouTube video by AUsome Training

youtu.be

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · May 19

You can listen to the episode here.

open.spotify.com/episode/5xk9...

Empowering Neurodivergent Voices: A Conversation with Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott)

SEND, LOUD and PROUD · Episode

open.spotify.com

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · May 19

I was invited onto the latest episode of the SEND, Loud and Proud podcast. Thank you to Adam for having me on! :)

ID: Blue background featuring images of Scott and Adam, as well as text and some conversation bubbles shapes.

‘A conversation with Scott Neilson

Out now

SEND, LOUD & PROUD’

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · May 17

This is great!

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · May 1

Earlier this week I delivered an online session on Autistic experiences of trauma to the parents/carers at the Dixon Community. We discussed the importance of any support or approach being led by the Autistic person and for it to focus on changing the environment rather than promoting compliance.

Image of Scott’s laptop m displaying a slide of questions for attendees on the session.

‘Considerations

Is the approach/therapy adapted to suit the wellbeing of the Autistic person?

Does it focus on any goals or motivations that the person has?

Does the approach/therapy focus more on compliance rather than changing the environment?’

Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · Apr 29

What an amazing experience last week at the Minding Autistic Minds conference. It was great to present 4 workshops over the 2 days and spend time with so many wonderful people.

Such a welcoming, emotional and healing neuro-affirming space to be in. Very privileged to have been a part of it! :)

Image of Siobhan, Pete, Gillian, Scott and Grainne on the stage at the AUsome conference for a Q&A panel.

Scott, Maqqi and Evaleen at the Osprey hotel lounge.

Heading slide of creating safe spaces for autistic children workshop held in one of the hotel conference rooms

Image of Scott delivering the workshop on creating safe spaces for autistic adults to conference attendees.

Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · Apr 25

Day 1 of the Minding Autistic Minds conference. Very grateful to be here!

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · Apr 22

It’s such a privilege to be presenting at the Minding Autistic Minds conference this week. Only 3 days to go!

Tickets are still available to join in-person or online.

Minding Autistic Minds

Presenter Profiles

Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People (Workshops)

Scott is an Autistic Trainer, Mentor and Consultant based in Lanarkshire, Scotland who has delivered training sessions to hundreds of professionals, and also works with AUsome Training.

They co-authored ‘Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People’ which defined the principles, values and ethos required to design events accessible for Autistic people.

They believe that helping Autistic people feel safe must be a core aspect of professional practice.

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · Apr 21

www.otb.ie/shop/autism/...

Gabby's Glimmers - Outside the Box Learning Resources

An Affirming Story of an Autistic Child and their Favourite Food

www.otb.ie

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · Apr 21

Happy to share that ‘Gabby’s Glimmers’ is now available in Ireland via Outside the Box.

They will also be selling copies at the AUsome Training conference this Friday and Saturday.

Cover of Gabby’s Glimmers book featuring various colors, such as purple, gold and pink. The title, subtitle and author names are displayed on the cover.

Gabby’s Glimmers: An affirming story of an Autistic child and their favourite food

Laura Hellfeld

Alice McSweeney

Scott Neilson

Illustrated by Abby Lastowski

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Scott Neilson (Autistically Scott) @autisticallyscott.bsky.social · Apr 19

Petition: Allow transgender people to self-identify their legal gender.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

Petition: Allow transgender people to self-identify their legal gender.

We believe the government should change legislation to make it easier for trans people of all ages to change their legal gender without an official diagnosis of gender dysphoria.

petition.parliament.uk

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