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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 5h

Last chance! Don’t miss your opportunity to double your donation. Every £1 you give = £2 for life-changing peer support for autistic girls. Deadline: Noon! https://bit.ly/AGNBIGGIVE
@biggive.bsky.social #WGMF

Images of AGN beneficiaries. Text reads - Last chance to donate! Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund.

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 1d

Help us keep changing lives. Donate through the Big Give by noon on the 15th October and your donation will be doubled! https://bit.ly/AGNBIGGIVE @biggive.bsky.social #WGMF

10/10 recommendation for this service. It has been an absolute game changer to our family. I do hope you continue to get the funding required to help other families like mine.
Hayley

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 1d

Until noon on the 15th, your gift counts twice! For every pound donated this week, The Big Give Match Fund will match it! To be a part of meeting our target of £5000 to create new support groups in Cornwall head to our donation page - https://bit.ly/AGNBIGGIVE @biggive.bsky.social #WGMF

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 4d

Chat with us about all things Autistic Girls Network and The Haven! More info at www.https://tessendshow.co.uk/

We're exhibiting. Come & meet us at TES SEND Show 2025! Stand: E23. 10-11 October 2025. Business Design Centre. Register for free tessendshow.co.uk

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 5d

A HUGE thank you to Dr Emilia Misheva who is donating 100% of royalties from her book to our charity. This is an essential guide to autism and girls, a straightforward, one-stop guide to the differing presentations of autism that are common in girls. https://bit.ly/AGNUnderTheRadar"

Image of a book titled "Under The Radar. An essential guide to autism and girls" by Dr Emilia Misheva. Donating 100% of royalties to Autistic Girls Network.

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 7d

Big Give’s women & girls match fund is LIVE and matching your donations this week. Your £10 turns into £20, £50 into £100. Let's come together and support! https://bit.ly/AGNBIGGIVE #WGMF @biggive.bsky.social

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 7d

Dyslexia isn’t just about difficulties with reading or writing, it’s also about unique strengths in creativity, communication, and problem-solving. Understanding both sides helps us create environments where dyslexic learners can truly thrive. #DyslexiaAwareness

Dyslexia can be - Enhanced problem solving skills. Difficulties around reading & writing. Big picture thinking. Difficulties around maths & reading maths language. Strong narrative reasoning. Difficulty interpreting body language. Good at identifying patterns. Difficulty processing a string of instructions. Talented in oral communication. Organisation difficulties. Creative.

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 8d

Our peer support groups provide safe, affirming spaces where autistic girls can connect & thrive. From 8–15 October, your donation is DOUBLED thanks to the Big Give, meaning you can make twice the difference in helping us take peer support to even more autistic girls. https://bit.ly/AGNBIGGIVE

Many autistic girls have never met another autistic girl. Together, we can change that. Women's and girls match fund. The Big Give.

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 9d

We want to be able to offer this experience to even more autistic girls, especially those in the most isolated areas. You can help! Donate via the @biggive.bsky.social before noon on the 15th your donation will be DOUBLED! 👉 https://bit.ly/AGNBIGGIVE #WGMF

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 11d

What we see on the outside doesn’t always reflect how someone feels inside. We work to create safe spaces where individuals are able to unmask if they wish and educate about differences in being and communicating.

Graphic showing a happy face in amongst a pile of sad faces. Overlaid text reads - When masking, a child can be smiling while feeling worried. So we can’t assume or teach that a person is happy just because they are smiling.

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 12d

Many areas have very few provisions for autistic girls, esp rural communities. By raising £10k, we can launch 2 in-person peer support groups in Cornwall, providing safe spaces for connection. Every donation made here https://bit.ly/AGNBIGGIVE between 8–15 Oct will be DOUBLED. #WGMF

We are taking part in the BigGive Women & Girls Match Fund! See the caption to find out why and what we’re planing to do.

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 13d

We are looking for a group facilitator for a brand new face to face group for girls and non-binary young people in Bradford-on-Avon. Read more here - https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org/vacancies/ If you are interested contact [email protected]

Vacancy! Join our team - group facilitator.

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 14d

We’re proud to have been selected to take part in the Big Give. Starting 8th October, for one week only, every donation you make will be DOUBLED. Spread the word, and join us here on the 8th to help us make BIG change! Find out more at @biggive.bsky.social & https://bit.ly/AGNBIGGIVE #WGMF #BigGive

SOMETHING BIG IS COMING! 08.10.25. Women & Girls Match Fund. BigGive.
Join us on the 8th October to make change that goes even further.

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 15d

Join us to discover practical ways to co-regulate with your young person in those tricky moments, helping them feel safe, supported, and understood. Together, we’ll explore how small shifts can bring more calm, connection, and confidence to your whole family. Book - https://bit.ly/AGNFWCE

Autistic Girls Network Family Workshops - Co-regulating Emotions. 30th September | Online | 7pm-8pm.

autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 18d

Our CEO, & founder of The Haven, Cathy spoke with Ben at The Hidden 20% about autism, advocating, better education, & visibility. This conversation busts myths, challenges stigma, & shines a light on the experiences of autistic girls and non-binary young people. https://bit.ly/CWHidden20

Image of AGN CEO Cathy Wassell. Overlaid text reads - The Hidden 20%. Cathy Wassell. Episode live now.

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 20d

Autism is not a problem to solve or a disease to cure. It’s a way of being and experiencing.
When we embrace neurodiversity, we create a world where everyone belongs.

The autistic experience is just as human, valuable, and valid as any other.

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 22d

For autistic girls, simply showing up can mean battling fear, panic, and exhaustion. What they need most isn’t punishment, it’s kindness, and understanding of the resilience they've already shown before the school day even begins.

If you could go back to your childhood,
what would you say to your teachers? "Don’t tell me off for lateness in front of everybody, or at all. Be glad that I was able to overcome my fear and panic today and welcome me. I do not like being singled out." Violet.

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 25d

Autistic people supporting autistic people. That’s the power of peer support, and with £500, a neurodivergent person can gain the qualification to make it happen, creating lasting change for them and those they support. Every gift changes lives, donations can be made here https://bit.ly/DonateAGN

£500 supports a neurodivergent person to gain a qualification as an autism peer support worker.

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 26d

Chat with us about all things Autistic Girls Network and The Haven! Find out more over at www.https://tessendshow.co.uk/

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · 29d

Join friend of AGN, @petewharmby.com , to explore the many ways that workplaces can be more autistic-affirming, enabling autistic employees to thrive. Book your place here - https://bit.ly/PWAWevent

17th September 2025. 7pm-9pm on zoom. £20. Online seminar and discussion. Pete Wharmby. An online event where I discuss the finer points of being autistic in the workplace, and consider ways that things could be improved. Perfect for people who want to increase their understanding of either their own, or someone they know's, autistic experience at work. Open Q&A for all. 20% of sales donated to Autistic Girls Network.

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · Sep 12

Helen’s words are a powerful reminder: even in a system not built for every child, one teacher can make a world of difference. What would you tell your teachers if you could go back to your childhood?

If you could go back to your childhood, what would you say to your teachers? You are in a difficult situation in a system not built to support individuals but you can make a huge difference. Helen.

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · Sep 11

When neurodivergence goes unrecognised, the impact can be profound. Learn more about how we create safe, inclusive spaces over on our website.

What can happen when neurodivergence isn’t recognised. Feeling isolated and excluded. Harder to engage with education. Difficulty developing a sense identity. May be offered therapies that are inappropriate. May feel forced to mask. May develop unhelpful coping strategies. Poor self esteem. More likely to experience mental health problems. Being misunderstood.

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · Sep 10

Our CEO and founder of The Haven, Cathy Wassell, explains what makes The Haven different.

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autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · Sep 8

It's our learners' first day at The Haven!
We have planned for a trust-building, connection-making week and we're so excited to welcome everyone!
If you have talked to us already, we'll honour your place but otherwise we are full and will be next onboarding in January.

autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hormones can profoundly affect autistic & ADHD women, from puberty to menopause, with higher risks of PCOS and severe symptoms. Yet research ignores this. We must demand healthcare that recognises neurodivergent women’s needs and takes their health seriously. read more - https://bit.ly/AGNhormones

Approximately 92% of autistic women meet the diagnostic criteria for PMDD. Obaydi and Puri (2008).

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