Upcoming Events
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Past Events
Winter Holiday Community Event in Support of Autistic Inclusive Meets
You’re welcome to join us for an online Winter Holiday Community Event organised by
Laura Hellfeld in aid of Autistic Inclusive Meets.
It’s designed to be a relaxed and low-demand space for the community to come together. It will take place from 6.30 to 8.30pm UK time on Wednesday, December 3rd.
🧘🏻♀ We’ll be joined by some of the guide’s contributors, and we’re delighted that Courtney Freedman-Thompson of Chameleon Coaching will guide us through somatic self-care practices.
These are a grounding and nurturing way to reconnect with ourselves and find calm amid the winter bustle. Courtney’s sessions have been a highlight of past events, and we’re thrilled to have her with us again.
🎤 The evening will also feature a live musical performance by singer-songwriter Amity. Amity is an Ambassador of AIM and recipient of the Royal Albert Hall’s Future Maker Award. His music will bring heart and artistry to our celebration, and we’re so excited to share in his talent.
A few things to note:
❄️ Tickets are limited
❄️ The event won’t be recorded
❄️ Donations can be any amount and are non-refundable as all money is going to AIM
❄️ The event is being run by unpaid neurodivergent volunteers
❄️ It’s up to parent/carer discretion whether or not young people may attend
Free community event: The Complexity of Unmasking Safely with Kieran Rose – hosted by Neurokindred
The Complexity of Unmasking Safely with Jade Farrington & Kieran Rose
Come join us on the virtual couch as advocate Kieran Rose, who literally wrote the book on Autistic masking, and therapist Jade Farrington, who recently published an accessible resource on the topic, explore the complexities of unmasking.
Masking isn’t just “pretending to be neurotypical” – it’s a survival response to stigma, trauma, and unsafe environments. In this session, counsellor and community builder Jade Farrington is joined by academic, author, and international public speaker Kieran Rose, The Autistic Advocate, co-author of Autistic Masking: Understanding Identity Management and the Role of Stigma.
Together, they’ll discuss what masking really is, why it happens, and how to begin unmasking in ways that protect safety and well-being. Participants will gain insights into exploring identity, self-awareness, and authentic expression from two figures at the forefront of Autistic research and practice.
The PDA Space Summit 2025
I’m delighted to be announced as one of the speakers for The PDA Space Summit 2025.
The global summit is known internationally for bringing together lived experience, practical strategies, and deep understanding in one supportive, online space.
This year’s theme is Equity, and you’ll be able to watch more than 25 webinars on the topic free of charge from Friday, September 26th to Sunday 28th.
Confirmed speakers include:
Amanda Maguire – Neurodiverse Adventures
Destiny Huff – Destiny Huff Consulting
Elspeth Hetrick – Neurodivergent Parenting: Thinking Outside the Box
Izzy Moneypenny & Myneke ter Maat – PDA België & Nederland and PDA Reader’s Digest
Jess Garner – GROVE Neurodivergent Mentoring & Education
Dr Joanne Riordan – Neurodivergent Educational & Child Psychologist
Laura Hellfeld – Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting
Libby Hill – SmallTalk Speech and Language Therapy
Liz Evans – The Untypical OT
Lyndsay Critchlow – SEND Education for All
Natasha Holden – Clinical Psychologist
Sally Cat – Clinical Psychologist
Sarah Stewart – The PDA Society
Munira Adenwalla – Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Laura Linklater – The Motivated Learner
Francesca Manka – Underwing
Diane Gould – PDA North America
Asher Jenner
Shoshana Meira Friedman – Congregational leader, pastoral care & community organiser
And more to be announced…
If you’d like to retain access to the presentations for longer than the weekend, the Back Pocket Pass gives you 12 months to watch and re-watch at your own pace. It’s just £49 until September 30th, at which point it will increase to the usual price of £99. There’s also the option to spread the cost over three months, paying £17 in the first month, followed by two further payments of £16 each.
If you’re a professional, you can purchase the accredited CPD version and transcripts for £64, or £124 after September 30th, or spread the cost over three months.
Whatever your interest in PDA, the summit is open to all. You can purchase your ticket here via my affiliate link, which means I’ll receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Free live event: Teo Byrne of SENDwise Hub & Jade Farrington in Conversation: The People Who Have Inspired Our Neurodivergent Understanding
Neurodivergent adults are welcome to join us live in the Happy Neurodivergent Life Facebook group from 8pm BST (UK time) on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025.
A write-up and resources from this event are available here.
Podcast: A guest appearance on Tanya Valentin’s From Burnout to Balance podcast – S3 E16 From Pathology to Possibility: Neurodivergent Identity, Therapy & Community with Jade Farrington
Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
Released July 20th, 2025
Episode description:
In this rich and affirming conversation, Tanya sits down with UK-based neurodivergent therapist and community builder Jade Farrington to explore what truly neuroaffirming support looks like. Together, they unpack the harms of the pathology-based model still dominant in therapy and education, and how shifting toward a neurodiversity paradigm can transform identity, healing, and parenting.
You’ll hear about Jade’s journey as a late-identified neurodivergent person, the importance of creating spaces for diverse neurodivergent voices, and her incredible collection of free and low-cost resources that support individuals, families, and professionals alike.
✨ Topics include:
How to spot red flags (and green flags) in therapy
The power of identity-first language
Resources for supporting positive autistic identity in young people
Why Jade’s monthly newsletter is a treasure trove of support
Creating community through collaboration, not compliance
Free webinar: Addressing (C)PTSD symptoms caused by parent blame and other traumatic events
Listen live for free from 7 to 8.30pm on Thursday, April 24th
Parent blame and fabricated and induced illness (FII) allegations can be the traumatic result for neurodivergent families who choose to reach out for support.
The PDA Society’s 2023 Parental Blame and the PDA Profile of Autism report highlighted the damage done by professionals and services who blame parents and carers for aspects of their children’s disability.
West Midlands ADASS and the University of Birmingham recently published the first part of their research into autism and parental blame, which highlights the trauma being inflicted on families. This is in large part due to the widespread lack of understanding from services about what being autistic really means, including different needs and ways of being.
The PDA Space are running an online Parent Blame, FII & Trauma Conference on Wednesday, May 7th which is open to professionals, families, and anyone else with an interest in the topic.
In the run up to this, I’ll be speaking in The PDA Space Portal on the topic of addressing (C)PTSD symptoms caused by parent blame and other traumatic events.
You can watch live from 7 to 8.30pm on Thursday, April 24th, and it will also be available as a recording.
Alternatively, membership of the portal gives you access to the recording as well as other supportive content, workshops and webinars.
Until the end of May it’s £1 for your first month, and then £15 per month if you’d like to stay. You can find out more here.
Webinar: Neurodiversity and the Five Neurodivergent Love Languages presentation for The Revelations of Love Online Festival
A 20-minute neuro-affirming presentation taking you on a journey through the neurodiversity paradigm and movement and sharing some of the beautiful ways in which neurodivergent people express their love.
Originally broadcast on February 14th as part of The Revelations of Love Online Festival, and now available to watch on demand free of charge.
Webinar: Winter Holiday Community Event by Autistic Revolution, Co-Guided by Laura Hellfeld and Jade Farrington
Event Details from Laura Hellfeld of Autistic Revolution:
When: Wednesday December 11th, 7 – 9 PM GMT
Where: Online, zoom link sent before event from Eventbrite
Cost: Free! We do have an option when securing your ticket in case you are in the position to make a donation and ‘pay it forward’ for the next community event
What else to know: tickets to attend are limited, the event is not recorded, donations are non-refundable as they pay future guest speakers and I run these as an unpaid volunteer
Event Description:
You’re warmly invited to our winter holiday gathering, a time to connect with community, share conversations about how to accommodate yourself during this busy season, and enjoy the warmth of togetherness. We’ll also be treated to a musical interlude by a young community member.
Join us as we create a welcoming space to relax, reflect, and celebrate the season in good company.
Our time together is also inspired by Jade Farrington’s recent ebook ‘A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas’.
What is A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas?
As written by Jade Farrington
If Christmas is a struggle, this brand new guide is here to help you ditch the expectations and meet your needs by doing things your way.
It includes a diverse range of ideas and experiences, meaning there’s hopefully something of relevance to almost everyone.
It starts with a general overview of some of the considerations you might like to make, and is then packed with real-life examples of how neurodivergent people tailor their Christmases to meet their needs.
Sign up to receive your free copy here.
The webinar takes place from 7 to 9pm GMT on Wednesday, December 11th. It is a live community event and is therefore not recorded.
Webinar: How Rewind Trauma Therapy Reduces PTSD Symptoms Without the Need to Talk About Traumatic Events
Hot on the tails of The Nurture Programme‘s hugely successful online conference, I’m proud to announce I’ll be running a webinar for members of their Nook membership.
I’ll be explaining how Rewind Trauma Therapy (RTT) reduces PTSD symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares and intrusive memories without the need to talk about traumatic events.
There’s no need for any kind of diagnosis to benefit from RTT and studies have shown it to be extremely quick and effective, significantly reducing symptoms for 90% of people.
It’s particularly helpful for processing intense emotions, stripping these from the event and allowing it to become just another memory rather than a traumatic one that keeps getting triggered and has a big negative impact on life.
Membership of The Nook is £19.99 per month with no ongoing commitment. The price gives you access to their members-only Facebook community, webinars and more than 40 hours of existing recordings, their programmes, Q&As, and more.
Previous speakers include some amazing people like Kristy Forbes – Autism & ND Support, Tigger Pritchard: Neuroaffirming Advocate, Consultant and Trainer, Summer Farrelly, Libby Hill, Jodie Clarke, Children’s Well-being Practitioner & Autism Specialist, Autistic and living the dream, Not An Autism Mom, The Autistic Advocate, Yenn Purkis Neurodiversity page, PDA Parenting, Dr Joanne – Neurodivergent Educational Psychologist and more, so you can probably tell why I’m so honoured to be asked to speak!
My webinar takes place at 10.30am GMT on Wednesday, November 6th, and it’s recorded if you can’t make the time.
Jade Farrington - Neurodivergent Counsellor and Rewind Trauma Therapist 