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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 25d

New interest-based groups for Autistic young people! Online, small groups, UK, Ireland and some other countries tbc. www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/

MONDAY
3-4pm: Around the World
12.30-1.30pm: Science (limited spaces)
5.30-6.30pm: Doctor Who

TUESDAY
11.30-12.30pm: Craft
1.30-2.30pm: Nature
11-12pm: Nature
3-4pm: Astrology & Mythology
4-5pm: Scrapbooking
4.30-5.30pm: Book Club
6-7pm: Taylor Swift

WEDNESDAY
4-5pm: Scrapbooking
12-1pm: Creative Writing

THURSDAY
11-12pm: Drama (full - waiting list open)
1.30-2.30pm: Football
5-6pm: Animals

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 26d

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 26d

Booking for our BEING ME programme is open again! www.gr0ve.org/being-me/ - for Autistic young people, by Autistic adults.

photo of a young boy smilling and using a tablet and a parent and child on a computer. Text says 'it's such a valuable course for young people and truly affirming and inclusive as well as being informative and fun, definitely book on'

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · 29d

Fancy meeting GROVE's team? 16 Autistic adults united in our beliefs & desire to support Autistic young people in the UK & beyond www.gr0ve.org/meet-the-team/ with @fergus.oolong.co.uk @autisticrealms.bsky.social @angelakingdon.bsky.social @autisticallyscott.bsky.social & other wonderful people!

Meet the Team - GROVE

GROVE is an online community for Autistic young people to connect through shared interests & experiences. We support young people’s personal growth by fostering a positive & authentic identity through...

www.gr0ve.org

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · Aug 21

Reach out to me on [email protected] if you’re interested in this opportunity!

Fergus Murray @fergus.oolong.co.uk · Aug 20

There's space again in my Science Group with Grove, for an Autistic teenager who's into science!

If you know anyone who fits that description, maybe let them know?

Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · Apr 20

Science with @fergus.oolong.co.uk and Helen starts tomorrow! 1 space left - not too late for tomorrow or your young person could join the following week. Book here: www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · Jul 24

Reshare of the Autistic community e-book with contributions from @drmbothapsych.bsky.social @autisticrealms.bsky.social @commonsenseslt.bsky.social @wardasworld.bsky.social @emergentdivergence.com @elainemcgreevy.bsky.social @kieranrose.bsky.social

autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com/ways-of-bein...

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

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · Jul 5

Research shows that more than 90% of those experiencing school-induced anxiety and trauma are Autistic.

Jess at @gr0ve.bsky.social looks at how we can improve the mainstream secondary school experience for Autistic young people: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

Spotlight on Improving the Mainstream Secondary School Experience for Autistic Young People with Jess Garner, Founder/Director of GROVE Neurodivergent Mentoring & Education

Advocating for young people within the system

jadefarrington.substack.com

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thanks for sharing! @autisticrealms.bsky.social and I worked on this blog together ☺️

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · Jun 25

Well, this is rather wonderful! GROVE have been shortlisted for Community Organisation Award for Disabilty!

Image shows we are a finalist for the community orgaisation award for disabilty with the National Diversity Awards!

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · Jun 24

Following on from the amazing webinar with @gr0ve.bsky.social this evening.Sharing the FREE resource by the amazing Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre

Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS)

Introducing pupils aged 8-11 yrs to the concept of neurodiversity

salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk/leans

Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS) | Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre | Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre

A free programme for mainstream primary schools to introduce pupils aged 8-11 years to the concept of neurodiversity, and how it impacts our experiences at school.

salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk

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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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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · Jun 10

Thank you to Jade for allowing me to take part! You can read it here: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

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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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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · Jun 8

Replay up on Teo’s page SENDWise Hub and GROVE’s too!

Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · Jun 8

If you're a parent or educator then don't miss Teo from SENDwise Hub chatting to Jess from @gr0ve.bsky.social GROVE Neurodivergent Mentoring & Education live on the SENDwise Hub Facebook page at 8pm today, UK time, to discover support for autistic children & YPs

www.facebook.com/share/1AsHZb...

🧵

Sunday 8th June at 8pm
Teo & Jess
Facebook live

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · Jun 7

It was through hunting for a really comprehensive one for a family we work with that I saw that it was needed. Sorry that was too late for you! 😢 Jess

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Matt Neil Hill @mattneilhill.bsky.social · Jun 6

The government has already responded to this in its usual doublespeak manner, but the petition is still live and could do with a fair few signatures to get to the parliamentary debate level. Does anyone know 13,000 people they could persuade to take a minute to sign it?

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · May 18

The government is considering removing EHCPs for pupils with SEND in mainstream schools.
This is potentially really harmful for every child with SEND in UK.
Please consider signing and sharing.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Shared via:
@spcialndsjungle.bsky.social

Petition: Retain legal right to assessment and support in education for children with SEND

Support in education is a vital legal right of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We ask the government to commit to maintaining the existing law, so that vulnerable chil...

petition.parliament.uk

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · Jun 6

Thank you so much! Just hope it helps some people.

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · Jun 6

@autisticrealms.bsky.social

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · Jun 6

FREE 18 PAGE GUIDE - Reasonable Adjustments for Autistic Young People in Maintreams Secondary School (or High School for those outside the UK). Download here: www.gr0ve.org/school-reaso...

3 sample pages of the guide - text is too small to be legible

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · Jun 1

June Newsletter now out!
Links to FREE ebooks, FREE neuro-affirming training, upcoming community events and more!
With updates from @gr0ve.bsky.social , @emergentdivergence.com, @tanyaadkin.bsky.social , @stimpunks.org @yellowladybugs.bsky.social

autisticrealms.kit.com/posts/autist...

Autistic Realms: Community Events and Updates

autisticrealms.kit.com

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · May 28

We have some space available in the following groups:

SCIENCE with @fergus.oolong.co.uk and Helen on Mondays 12.30-1.30

DRAMA with Jess and Helen on Thursdays 11-12.

Please email [email protected] to discuss or book!

Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · Mar 23

Very excited about GROVE's new online groups for Autistic young people, by Autistic adults!

images related to our new groups - crafting crew, adventures abound, practical drama, science and booking opens on 31st march at midday

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · May 28

I loved creating this blog with Jess Garner from @gr0ve.bsky.social

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · May 28

Discover how Autistic young people experience & can build friendships in ways that honor their unique communication styles & interests. Find out more: https://www.gr0ve.org

https://autisticrealms.com/autistic-young-people-friendships/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · May 26

Resharing my starter pack of neuro-affirming Autistic advocates, orgs and charities if you are looking for a good list of people to follow
go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC

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Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · May 22

As well as gaining self-understanding, what are we hoping for with BEING ME?

~ Feeling a sense of belonging.
~ Knowing there is nothing wrong with who they are - in fact they can be proud of being Autistic!

We don’t expect them to remember every word, but we hope these feelings will remain...

3 sample pages from the guide = front cover with images of young people, a contents page and 'final thoughts' echoing what is written in this post

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · May 16

I am excited to be working with @gr0ve.bsky.social to support their new Being Me - Neuro-affirming Self-discovery Programme for Autistic Young People.
I will be facilitating the family support workshops running alongside this programme.
www.gr0ve.org/being-me/

Image of young people online. Text reads: BEING ME Knowing myself, valuing myself, being myself

A 10-week online group for Autistic young people to explore what being themselves - and being Autistic - means to them.

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