Thriving Autistic

27/10/2026

The draw is done! 🎉

We had 5 free places on our final Discovery course of 2026. So my daughter cut up some tiny bits of paper, gave the glass a very thorough shake, and picked 5 at random.

Lots of folding. Lots of shaking. Some very serious concentration. Watch to the end for the big reveal.

A huge thank you to my daughter for running the draw and filming it all so beautifully. You made it a joy.

Thank you to everyone who applied. We loved seeing so much interest.

Missed out on a free place? A few paid places are still open, and we start on Wednesday 4 November: https://thrivingautistic.org/discovery-november-2026/

Tara x

27/10/2026

The draw is done! 🎉

We had 5 free places on our final Discovery course of 2026. So my daughter cut up some tiny bits of paper, gave the glass a very thorough shake, and picked 5 at random.

Lots of folding. Lots of shaking. Some very serious concentration. Watch to the end for the big reveal.

A huge thank you to my daughter for running the draw and filming it all so beautifully. You made it a joy.

Thank you to everyone who applied. We loved seeing so much interest.

Missed out on a free place? A few paid places are still open, and we start on Wednesday 4 November: https://thrivingautistic.org/discovery-november-2026/

Tara

26/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our Exploring Your Autistic Identity meet-up on Thursday evening!

Many thanks to our wonderful facilitators, Michela Casaldi (Breath Body Mind), John Pendal, Helen Edgar, Silvia Plaza, and Natalia from our team, for holding such warm and supportive spaces. Thank you also to Kristiina from our team for hosting.

Our next meet-up is on Thursday 26 November 2026, 7pm to 8:15pm Irish and UK time, online on Zoom. Booking is not open yet. We will share the booking link here as soon as tickets are available.

21/10/2026

Tomorrow: our October meet-up for Autistic adults

Exploring Your Autistic Identity
Date: Thursday 22 October 2026
Time: 7pm to 8:15pm, Irish and UK time
Where: online, on Zoom

You are welcome whether you are self-identified or formally diagnosed. You can talk, type in the chat, or use AAC.

Guest facilitator: Michela Casaldi, Breath Body Mind.

Breakout rooms:
- Elderberries, for people aged 50 and over, with John Pendal
- Parents and carers, with Helen Edgar
- Deeper Conversations, with Silvia Plaza
- Creative Corner, a peer space hosted by Natalia from our team
- An open room with no facilitator, where you can chat freely

Cost: suggested donation €7, or free if you need. If you need a free ticket, you do not need to explain why.

Book on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-your-autistic-identity-october-meet-up-for-autistic-adults-tickets-1980364496519

Please book on a web browser. The Eventbrite app does not support booking online events.

See you tomorrow!

20/10/2026

We're so excited to share this neuroaffirming resource bundle! It's an excellent opportunity to grab loads of webinars, courses and more resources to support your Autistic clients.

Several neuroaffirming therapists are among those who've contributed to this mega bundle, organised by Jade Farrington, including AUsome Training. It's on sale for one month only, until Wednesday 18 November 2026, with all proceeds going to support Kieran Rose, The Autistic Advocate, and their family.

There are more than 40 neuroaffirming resources from dozens of professionals and advocates.

It's been priced to make it as accessible as possible (€59, £49, US$65 or AU$95), but if cost is a barrier then there are full and half bursaries with no questions asked, plus buy now, pay later options.

We hope it helps make neuroaffirming, non-pathologising information available to many more people, while supporting a family who've been instrumental in supporting Autistic people and building the community into what it is today.

Find out more: https://theautisticadvocate.com/bundle/

20/10/2026

A few places are left on our November Discovery Programme.

Discovery is a 6-week online group for adults who have recently found out they are Autistic. You meet with a small group of other Autistic adults who are also new to this. The programme is designed and run by neurodivergent practitioners.

Dates: every Wednesday, 4 November to 9 December 2026
Time: 7pm to 8:30pm Irish/UK time
Where: online, on Zoom

You are welcome whether you have a formal diagnosis or are self-identifying.

Captions are on in every session. Sessions are not recorded. Cameras are optional. You can speak, type in the chat, or just listen.

Self-Pay Cost: €250 (75% discount), or 5 weekly payments of €50. The last day to book is Wednesday 28 October, or sooner if the places fill.

Free places: if cost would stop you from joining, you can apply for 1 of 5 free places. You don't need to tell us why. Applications close on Friday 23 October.

Book or apply: https://thrivingautistic.org/discovery-november-2026/

09/10/2026

Coming Home to Yourself
A 4-week online support group for late-diagnosed and newly identifying Autistic and AuDHD adults.

Led by Silvia Plaza (Violet Psychology) and Claire Brown, both AuDHD psychotherapists.

📅 Thursdays, 29 October to 19 November, 7pm to 8.30pm Irish/UK time (GMT)
💻 Online. Cameras optional. Type or speak, whatever feels right.
💶 €45 per session

Discover more neuro-affirming support groups in the Directory of Neurodivergent Practitioners, our sister organisation.

Find out more:
https://neurodivergentpractitioners.org/listing/coming-home-to-yourself-making-sense-of-autism-diagnosis-and-identity-support-group/

07/10/2026

06/10/2026

Join us: Exploring Your Autistic Identity, our October meet-up

Date: Thursday 22 October 2026
Time: 7pm to 8:15pm, Irish and UK time
Where: Online, on Zoom

This meet-up is for Autistic adults, whether you are self-identified or formally diagnosed. You can talk, type in the chat, or use AAC.

Guest facilitator: Michela Casaldi, Breath Body Mind.

Breakout rooms:
- Elderberries, for people aged 50 and over, with John Pendal, Coaching for people who feel like outsiders
- Parents and carers, with Helen Edgar, Autistic Realms
- Deeper Conversations, with Silvia Plaza, Violetpsychologysilvia
- Creative Corner, a peer space hosted by Natalia from our team
- An open room with no facilitator, where you can chat freely

Cost: suggested donation €7, or free if you need. Donations help us keep the meet-ups going and keep free places for people who need one. If you need a free ticket, you do not need to explain why.

Book on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-your-autistic-identity-october-meet-up-for-autistic-adults-tickets-1980364496519

Please book on a web browser. The Eventbrite app does not support booking online events.

We look forward to seeing you there!

02/10/2026

Our Neurodivergent Neuro-Affirming Practitioner of the week is: Silvia, Violet Psychology, neurodivergent therapist and LGBTQIA+ affirming

Find Silvia in the global Directory of Neurodivergent Practitioners, run by our neuro-affirming sister organisation.

Find out more:

Category: Therapy; Practitioners Neurodivergence(s): ADHD, Autistic; Gender and/or sexuality: Bisexual; Region served: Europe, Ireland, United Kingdom; Service Type: CBT, Counselling/ Counseling, Mindfulness, Person centred, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Therapy; Free initial consult: No Free Consult;....