✨ New Download: A Neurodivergent Approach to Embracing Your Glimmers

Micro-moments that bathe your nervous system with joy

A collaboration between Jade Farrington and Teo Byrne of SENDwise Hub

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This ebook is a collaboration between two multiply neurodivergent people. We created this resource together because glimmers are so individual, yet can be so important for neurodivergent wellbeing.

Some people are very in touch with their glimmers, while others are completely new to the concept. This ebook aims to provide an introduction and supported exploration from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective.

Glimmers can be thought of as the opposite of triggers. Instead of heralding unpleasant thoughts, feelings, and traumatic memories, they bring joy.

Deb Dana first used the term to describe “micro-moments of regulation that foster feelings of well-being.” Occupational therapist Bec Secombes went further, categorising them as “a satisfying sensory delight that fills someone with fervent ecstasy.” Glimmers can be anything, and they’re unique to every individual. A glimmer to someone may be unpleasant or even a trigger to someone else.

This resource takes you through from the first steps to fully embracing your glimmers, and provides examples from the community while recognising individual differences.

Embracing our glimmers has enriched our lives, and we wanted to create a resource that reflects our experience but also the rich variety of our community’s stories. Together, we crafted this guide to help you recognise and celebrate your glimmers — those beautiful moments of joy and connection that can sometimes feel elusive.

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