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Neurodiverse Self Advocacy

@ndsa_uk

Where neurodivergent people support each other and advocate as a group. Run by #ActuallyAutistic volunteers to drive #AutismAcceptance and empowerment. UK-based

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'Many organisations are looking to recruit neurodivergent workers. Are neurodiversity recruitment programmes set up to fail, and do they have a place? #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent neuroadvantage.com.au/blog/are-neuro… ndsa.uk/forum

'Many organisations are looking to recruit  neurodivergent workers. Are neurodiversity recruitment programmes set up to fail, and do they have a place? #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent neuroadvantage.com.au/blog/are-neuro… ndsa.uk/forum
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ā€˜Getting a late autism or ADHD diagnosis can bring relief, but also feelings of confusion and fatigue. This webinar explains how to navigate confusion & exhaustion after a late diagnosis. #ActuallyAutistic eventbrite.co.uk/e/unmasking-ad… ndsa.uk/forum

ā€˜Getting a late autism or ADHD diagnosis can bring relief, but also feelings of confusion and fatigue. This webinar explains how to navigate confusion & exhaustion after a late diagnosis. #ActuallyAutistic  eventbrite.co.uk/e/unmasking-ad… ndsa.uk/forum
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'Many autistic people find it challenging to disclose their diagnosis. In this blog, Rachael Worsley explores why autistic people may mask or hide their diagnosis in the workplace. #ActuallyAutistic neurodiversitymedia.com/resourcelibrar… ndsa.uk/forum/

'Many autistic people find it challenging to disclose their diagnosis. In this blog, Rachael Worsley explores why autistic people may mask or hide their diagnosis in the workplace. #ActuallyAutistic neurodiversitymedia.com/resourcelibrar… ndsa.uk/forum/
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'The ability to see the ā€˜big picture’ is called central coherence. This Meet my Autistic Brain podcast explores studies that suggest autistic people may be good at details & seeing the big picture. #ActuallyAutistic buzzsprout.com/1782001/153448… ndsa.uk/forum/

'The ability to see the ā€˜big picture’ is called central coherence. This Meet my Autistic Brain podcast explores studies that suggest autistic people may be good at details & seeing the big picture. #ActuallyAutistic buzzsprout.com/1782001/153448… ndsa.uk/forum/
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'Autistic people are often ā€˜monotropicā€˜, meaning we tend to focus on a few interests. This resource explores monotropism, and its links to flow states, autistic burnout and ADHD. #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodiversity reframingautism.org.au/monotropism-le… ndsa.uk/forum

'Autistic people are often ā€˜monotropicā€˜, meaning we tend to focus on a few interests. This resource explores monotropism, and its links to flow states, autistic burnout and ADHD. #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodiversity reframingautism.org.au/monotropism-le… ndsa.uk/forum
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'In this Uniquely Human podcast, autistic film director & producer Scott Steindorff talks about his new film, Understanding Autism, and how his personal experiences inspired him to make the documentary. #ActuallyAutistic uniquelyhuman.com/2024/04/12/und… ndsa.uk/forum/

'In this Uniquely Human podcast, autistic film director & producer Scott Steindorff talks about his new film, Understanding Autism, and how his personal experiences inspired him to make the documentary. #ActuallyAutistic uniquelyhuman.com/2024/04/12/und… ndsa.uk/forum/
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'Around 15-20% of the UK population may be neurodivergent, including 1.2 mill autistic people. This blog discusses how to improve assessment waiting times & workplace neurodiversity support.' #Neurodiversity lexxic.com/blog/from-wait… ndsa.uk/forum

'Around 15-20% of the UK population may be neurodivergent, including 1.2 mill autistic people. This blog discusses how to improve assessment waiting times & workplace neurodiversity support.' #Neurodiversity lexxic.com/blog/from-wait… ndsa.uk/forum
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ā€˜We have several unique strengths that would make us valuable employees or professional leaders.ā€ This blog by Amy Cramb discusses finding a job as an autistic woman, and 3 tips for finding the right job. #ActuallyAutistic mentra.com/finding-jobs-a… ndsa.uk/forum

ā€˜We have several unique strengths that would make us valuable employees or professional leaders.ā€ This blog by Amy Cramb discusses finding a job as an autistic woman, and 3 tips for finding the right job. #ActuallyAutistic mentra.com/finding-jobs-a… ndsa.uk/forum
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'This article explains why detailed explanations at work aren’t excuses to autistic workers. Also, why managers should say what they mean and assume positive intent from autistic employees. #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodiversity us.specialisterne.com/explanations-a… ndsa.uk/forum

'This article explains why detailed explanations at work aren’t excuses to autistic workers. Also, why managers should say what they mean and assume positive intent from autistic employees. #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodiversity us.specialisterne.com/explanations-a… ndsa.uk/forum
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'In this video, Paul of @AutismfromtheInside, talks about hyperfocus, autism and analysis paralysis, and a new trait he’s identified, with the draft name of Responsibility hyper-vigilance. #ActuallyAutistic youtube.com/watch?v=IRxAQs… ndsa.uk/forum/

'In this video, Paul of @AutismfromtheInside, talks about hyperfocus, autism and analysis paralysis, and a new trait he’s identified, with the draft name of Responsibility hyper-vigilance. #ActuallyAutistic youtube.com/watch?v=IRxAQs… ndsa.uk/forum/
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ā€˜In this YT video, a panel of neurodivergent speakers talked about designing more Neuro-inclusive workplaces, for Neurodiversity Celebration Week. #Neurodiversity #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek lexxic.com/ncw25-event-13 ndsa.uk/forum

ā€˜In this YT video, a panel of neurodivergent speakers talked about designing more Neuro-inclusive workplaces, for Neurodiversity Celebration Week. #Neurodiversity #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek lexxic.com/ncw25-event-13 ndsa.uk/forum
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'Planning & organisation can be challenging for ADHD people, due to an interests-based nervous system. This blog by Dr Neff explains how to work with this and inject your interests into tasks & projects. #Neurodiversity #ADHD neurodivergentinsights.com/blog/working-w… ndsa.uk/forum

'Planning & organisation can be challenging for ADHD people, due to an interests-based nervous system. This blog by Dr Neff explains how to work with this and inject your interests into tasks & projects. #Neurodiversity #ADHD neurodivergentinsights.com/blog/working-w… ndsa.uk/forum
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'Neurodivergent people are at high risk of suffering psychological injuries at work. This article explores the unique risks that neurodivergent workers face in the workplace and how to mitigate them. #Neurodiversity xceptionalacademy.org.au/2024/07/09/cre… ndsa.uk/forum

'Neurodivergent people are at high risk of suffering psychological injuries at work. This article explores the unique risks that neurodivergent workers face in the workplace and how to mitigate them. #Neurodiversity xceptionalacademy.org.au/2024/07/09/cre… ndsa.uk/forum
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'Workplace accommodations can be transformative for autistic workers. This article outlines the ā€˜how’ and why’ of autistic burnout, and accommodations that which can prevent burnout. #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodiversity neurodiversitymedia.com/resourcelibrar… ndsa.uk/forum

'Workplace accommodations can be transformative for autistic workers. This article outlines the ā€˜how’ and why’ of autistic burnout, and accommodations that which can prevent burnout. #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodiversity neurodiversitymedia.com/resourcelibrar… ndsa.uk/forum
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'Studies have found autistic people are more likely to identify as non-heterosexual & transgender. Therefore, it’s important to embrace LGBT+ inclusion and neurodiversity at work. #ActuallyAutistic #LGBTQ+ blog.auticon.us/lgbtqia-inclus… ndsa.uk/forum

'Studies have found autistic people are more likely to identify as non-heterosexual & transgender. Therefore, it’s important to embrace LGBT+ inclusion and neurodiversity at work. #ActuallyAutistic #LGBTQ+ blog.auticon.us/lgbtqia-inclus… ndsa.uk/forum
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'For many ADHD people, steady background noise helps them to concentrate by blocking out other noises. This article explores why brown noise & white noise is relaxing for ADHD brains. #Neurodiversity #ADHD getinflow.io/post/white-bro… ndsa.uk/forum

'For many ADHD people, steady background noise helps them to concentrate by blocking out other noises. This article explores why brown noise & white noise is relaxing for ADHD brains. #Neurodiversity #ADHD getinflow.io/post/white-bro… ndsa.uk/forum
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'Stimming is a set of movements that autistic people use to help them relax & focus. This YT video by The Aspie World lists the top ten examples of autistic stimming. #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodiversity youtube.com/watch?v=BrRhWp… ndsa.uk/forum

'Stimming is a set of movements that autistic people use to help them relax & focus. This YT video by The Aspie World lists the top ten examples of autistic stimming. #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodiversity youtube.com/watch?v=BrRhWp… ndsa.uk/forum
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ā€˜Job seeking can be a difficult time for anyone, but for autistic job seekers, these feelings are compounded. Here are 6 interview preparation tips for autistic people to help with this process.’ #ActuallyAutistic neuroadvantage.com.au/blog/interview… ndsa.uk/forum

ā€˜Job seeking can be a difficult time for anyone, but for autistic job seekers, these feelings are compounded. Here are 6 interview preparation tips for autistic people to help with this process.’ #ActuallyAutistic neuroadvantage.com.au/blog/interview… ndsa.uk/forum
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'People with aphantasia struggle to mentally visualise an apple and other objects. This blog highlights the relationships between autism & aphantasia, and imagination as a spectrum. #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodiversity reframingautism.org.au/understanding-… ndsa.uk/forum

'People with aphantasia struggle to mentally visualise an apple and other objects. This blog highlights the relationships between autism & aphantasia, and imagination as a spectrum. #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodiversity reframingautism.org.au/understanding-… ndsa.uk/forum
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'Neurodivergent people are at risk of suffering psychological injuries at work. This article highlights the unique risks that ND people face, and some ways to mitigate them. #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent xceptionalacademy.org.au/2024/07/09/cre… ndsa.uk/forum

'Neurodivergent people are at risk of suffering psychological injuries at work. This article highlights the unique risks that ND people face, and some ways to mitigate them. #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent xceptionalacademy.org.au/2024/07/09/cre… ndsa.uk/forum