Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate
@vivdawes.bsky.social
AuDHD PDA (she/her/they) non binary, lived experience trainer, author, consultant, anti fascist, anti racist. I specialise in autistic burnout. Founder of ABN- The Autistic Burnout Network.
www.autisticadvocate.co.uk
www.autisticadvocate.co.uk
COMING SOON!
September 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
COMING SOON!
Neurodivergent burnout, the nervous system and recovery. Grab your ticket here
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September 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Neurodivergent burnout, the nervous system and recovery. Grab your ticket here
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A days to grab a ticket for my 4 session online course for parents of neurodivergent teens starts again in September, focussing upon those who are autistic/PDA/ADHD/AuDHD
All ticket holders will have access to the recordings afterwards.
Purchase a ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parenting-...
All ticket holders will have access to the recordings afterwards.
Purchase a ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parenting-...
August 28, 2025 at 10:44 PM
A days to grab a ticket for my 4 session online course for parents of neurodivergent teens starts again in September, focussing upon those who are autistic/PDA/ADHD/AuDHD
All ticket holders will have access to the recordings afterwards.
Purchase a ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parenting-...
All ticket holders will have access to the recordings afterwards.
Purchase a ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parenting-...
August 28, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Reposted by Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate
BREAKING: Trump’s new Executive Order directs states to treat homelessness and mental illness as crimes. Criminalization doesn’t help anyone – we need housing and healthcare, not handcuffs and budget cuts. #HousingNotHandcuffs
Our statement: buff.ly/JlcAsF4
Our statement: buff.ly/JlcAsF4
Trump’s new Executive Order directs states to treat homelessness and mental illness as crimes - National Homelessness Law Center
Trump’s new Executive Orders direct states to treat homelessness and mental illness as crimes (WASHINGTON, D.C - March 28th) Everybody needs a safe place to live. Across America, sky-high rents are…
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July 24, 2025 at 9:37 PM
BREAKING: Trump’s new Executive Order directs states to treat homelessness and mental illness as crimes. Criminalization doesn’t help anyone – we need housing and healthcare, not handcuffs and budget cuts. #HousingNotHandcuffs
Our statement: buff.ly/JlcAsF4
Our statement: buff.ly/JlcAsF4
@spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
My new book about autistic burnout can help young people understand what it really means to be autistic and also what burnout is, why it happens and what helps recovery.
You can get it here uk.jkp.com/products/the...
www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person...
My new book about autistic burnout can help young people understand what it really means to be autistic and also what burnout is, why it happens and what helps recovery.
You can get it here uk.jkp.com/products/the...
www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person...
July 24, 2025 at 6:01 AM
@spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
My new book about autistic burnout can help young people understand what it really means to be autistic and also what burnout is, why it happens and what helps recovery.
You can get it here uk.jkp.com/products/the...
www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person...
My new book about autistic burnout can help young people understand what it really means to be autistic and also what burnout is, why it happens and what helps recovery.
You can get it here uk.jkp.com/products/the...
www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person...
‘The young person’s guide to autistic burnout’ is available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Waterstones, Amazon and many other book sellers
uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK
#autisticburnout #autisticburnoutrecovery #jkpbooks
uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK
#autisticburnout #autisticburnoutrecovery #jkpbooks
July 24, 2025 at 5:37 AM
‘The young person’s guide to autistic burnout’ is available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Waterstones, Amazon and many other book sellers
uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK
#autisticburnout #autisticburnoutrecovery #jkpbooks
uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK
#autisticburnout #autisticburnoutrecovery #jkpbooks
‘The young person’s guide to autistic burnout’ is available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Amazon, Waterstones and many other book sellers.
uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK
uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK
July 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
‘The young person’s guide to autistic burnout’ is available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Amazon, Waterstones and many other book sellers.
uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK
uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK
Universities you need to do better for neurodivergent students. Let’s talk lectures and lecture halls. These are a NIGHTMARE for many autistic & ADHD students. Appreciate each individual’s different sensory needs & also executive functioning differences- includes focus and often needing movement.
July 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Universities you need to do better for neurodivergent students. Let’s talk lectures and lecture halls. These are a NIGHTMARE for many autistic & ADHD students. Appreciate each individual’s different sensory needs & also executive functioning differences- includes focus and often needing movement.
Out Mon July 21st!
Available to preorder
uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK
Available to preorder
uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK
July 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Out Mon July 21st!
Available to preorder
uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK
Available to preorder
uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK
Parenting Neurodivergent Teenagers, Wed Sep 3rd 25, 7pm BST. All 4 sessions recorded.
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Parenting Neurodivergent Teenagers
If your tween or teen is neurodivergent then this webinar looks at parenting teens who are autistic, PDA, ADHD or AuDHD
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July 11, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Parenting Neurodivergent Teenagers, Wed Sep 3rd 25, 7pm BST. All 4 sessions recorded.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parenting-...
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Autistic people are over represented in the PREVENT scheme. It is thought that 40-60% of those on the programme are autistic. This is shocking.
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/news/2021-07...
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/news/2021-07...
OPINION: No evidence links autism with terrorism, but ill-judged statements and headlines will lead to stigma
www.bournemouth.ac.uk
July 9, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Autistic people are over represented in the PREVENT scheme. It is thought that 40-60% of those on the programme are autistic. This is shocking.
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/news/2021-07...
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/news/2021-07...
Book launch events
To book tickets for the in person event in Guildford on Fri Aug 1st: www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/event-detail...
To book tickets for the free online event on Monday July 21st:
www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/eve.../onlin...
To book tickets for the in person event in Guildford on Fri Aug 1st: www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/event-detail...
To book tickets for the free online event on Monday July 21st:
www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/eve.../onlin...
June 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Book launch events
To book tickets for the in person event in Guildford on Fri Aug 1st: www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/event-detail...
To book tickets for the free online event on Monday July 21st:
www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/eve.../onlin...
To book tickets for the in person event in Guildford on Fri Aug 1st: www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/event-detail...
To book tickets for the free online event on Monday July 21st:
www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/eve.../onlin...
So this happened yesterday at the Autism and ADHD show in London:
My new book ‘The young person’s guide to autistic burnout’ completely sold out and I had a huge audience come hear my talk on AuDHD burnout.
Thank you 🙏🏽 I am blown away!
My new book ‘The young person’s guide to autistic burnout’ completely sold out and I had a huge audience come hear my talk on AuDHD burnout.
Thank you 🙏🏽 I am blown away!
June 22, 2025 at 6:34 AM
So this happened yesterday at the Autism and ADHD show in London:
My new book ‘The young person’s guide to autistic burnout’ completely sold out and I had a huge audience come hear my talk on AuDHD burnout.
Thank you 🙏🏽 I am blown away!
My new book ‘The young person’s guide to autistic burnout’ completely sold out and I had a huge audience come hear my talk on AuDHD burnout.
Thank you 🙏🏽 I am blown away!
Out July 21st and available to pre order now amzn.eu/d/1PAERhK
June 2, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Out July 21st and available to pre order now amzn.eu/d/1PAERhK
For those who live near Guildford in Surrey, I have the launch for my new book on Friday August 1st at 7pm. You can also get yourself a signed copy. Tickets here www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/event-detail...
The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout: Amazon.co.uk: Dawes, Viv: 9781805017325: Books
Buy The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout by Dawes, Viv (ISBN: 9781805017325) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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May 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
For those who live near Guildford in Surrey, I have the launch for my new book on Friday August 1st at 7pm. You can also get yourself a signed copy. Tickets here www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/event-detail...
I’m so pleased with this book! It’s perfect for autistic young people - to help them embrace their unique identities, understand burnout and appreciate what the journey out of burnout looks like.
It’s available for pre order at www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person...
It’s available for pre order at www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person...
May 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I’m so pleased with this book! It’s perfect for autistic young people - to help them embrace their unique identities, understand burnout and appreciate what the journey out of burnout looks like.
It’s available for pre order at www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person...
It’s available for pre order at www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person...
Parents of neurodivergent adults (any neurodivergent person 18+) join me for a 2 part webinar on Wed June 25th and Wed July 2nd, 7-9pm (BST).
Neurodivergent mental health and wellbeing
Burnout and recovery
Addiction, harm reduction and recovery
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parents-of...
Neurodivergent mental health and wellbeing
Burnout and recovery
Addiction, harm reduction and recovery
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parents-of...
March 26, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Parents of neurodivergent adults (any neurodivergent person 18+) join me for a 2 part webinar on Wed June 25th and Wed July 2nd, 7-9pm (BST).
Neurodivergent mental health and wellbeing
Burnout and recovery
Addiction, harm reduction and recovery
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parents-of...
Neurodivergent mental health and wellbeing
Burnout and recovery
Addiction, harm reduction and recovery
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parents-of...
I’ve been nominated for the National Diversity Awards for the second year running 🙏🏼 You can vote for me below
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Viv Dawes
I have been voted for an Award at The National Diversity Awards 2025 in association with @itvnews. Please vote for me #NDA25 #Nominate #VotingNowOpen
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March 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I’ve been nominated for the National Diversity Awards for the second year running 🙏🏼 You can vote for me below
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Over 200 tickets sold for the Autistic Burnout Network conference on May 17th.
Grab yours (the ‘Get tickets’ button on Eventbrite takes you to several options) and hear some fantastic dynamic speakers.
Suitable for professionals, parents and individuals.
Grab yours (the ‘Get tickets’ button on Eventbrite takes you to several options) and hear some fantastic dynamic speakers.
Suitable for professionals, parents and individuals.
March 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Over 200 tickets sold for the Autistic Burnout Network conference on May 17th.
Grab yours (the ‘Get tickets’ button on Eventbrite takes you to several options) and hear some fantastic dynamic speakers.
Suitable for professionals, parents and individuals.
Grab yours (the ‘Get tickets’ button on Eventbrite takes you to several options) and hear some fantastic dynamic speakers.
Suitable for professionals, parents and individuals.
You can now pre order my new book about autistic burnout for young people, released in July 21st www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person...
If you don’t want to purchase it from Amazon then it will be widely available from July 21st.
If you don’t want to purchase it from Amazon then it will be widely available from July 21st.
March 2, 2025 at 8:55 AM
You can now pre order my new book about autistic burnout for young people, released in July 21st www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Person...
If you don’t want to purchase it from Amazon then it will be widely available from July 21st.
If you don’t want to purchase it from Amazon then it will be widely available from July 21st.
The autistic burnout Network conference on Sat May 17th
Tickets for professionals and donations for individuals and parents.
Donations go to good causes- will be revealed soon.
Autistic Burnout Network Conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autistic-b...
Tickets for professionals and donations for individuals and parents.
Donations go to good causes- will be revealed soon.
Autistic Burnout Network Conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autistic-b...
February 15, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The autistic burnout Network conference on Sat May 17th
Tickets for professionals and donations for individuals and parents.
Donations go to good causes- will be revealed soon.
Autistic Burnout Network Conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autistic-b...
Tickets for professionals and donations for individuals and parents.
Donations go to good causes- will be revealed soon.
Autistic Burnout Network Conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autistic-b...
You can pre order my next book here amzn.eu/d/fqSP91L
In this informative and supportive guide, autistic author and advocate, Viv Dawes, gently provides you with all the information you need about autistic burnout: what causes it, how to prevent it and what helps with recovery.
In this informative and supportive guide, autistic author and advocate, Viv Dawes, gently provides you with all the information you need about autistic burnout: what causes it, how to prevent it and what helps with recovery.
February 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
You can pre order my next book here amzn.eu/d/fqSP91L
In this informative and supportive guide, autistic author and advocate, Viv Dawes, gently provides you with all the information you need about autistic burnout: what causes it, how to prevent it and what helps with recovery.
In this informative and supportive guide, autistic author and advocate, Viv Dawes, gently provides you with all the information you need about autistic burnout: what causes it, how to prevent it and what helps with recovery.
Register your interest in attending the virtual Autistic Burnout Network conference on Sat May 17th here
www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-burnout-network
www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-burnout-network
February 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Register your interest in attending the virtual Autistic Burnout Network conference on Sat May 17th here
www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-burnout-network
www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-burnout-network