Do young people need a formal autism diagnosis?

No — self-identification or awareness of one’s neurodivergence is sufficient to access GROVE support.

How does GROVE approach neuro-affirming support?

GROVE centres Autistic identity, rejects pathologising frameworks, and prioritises authentic self-understanding in mentoring and peer groups.

Is mentoring online only?

Currently yes — with flexible communication.

GROVE Blog & Useful Resources -

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A gift from GROVE to Autistic young people…

A free e-booklet containing affirming, comforting, welcoming messages from Autistic kids & adults!

AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD!

Blogs & free, recorded webinars:

Click to read or watch

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Telling Your Child They Are Autistic

By Helen Edgar, Jess Garner & GROVE’s Young Leaders

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What is Mentoring & How Can it Support Your Autistic Young Person?

By Jess Garner

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Neuro-Affirming Language & Avoiding the Harm of Neurodiversity-Lite

By Helen Edgar & Jess Garner

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Nurturing Self-Esteem in Autistic Young People

A Webinar by Jess Garner

Reasonable Adjustments for Autistic Young people in Maintream Secondary School

By Jess Garner

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Transition to Maintream Secondary School

Support for Autistic Young People

By Jess Garner

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