Post-Confirmation Autistic Support
We offer several different pathways of ‘Post-Confirmation’ support, to suit your needs
Post-Confirmation Autistic & ADHD Support for Adults
Here at The Butterfly Practice we love supporting you in discovering more about your neuro-type, it really is our joy. Still, we recognise that for you, this process of discovery and support continues for a long time, possibly your whole life. We really want you to feel supported following the end of your discovery with us.
That’s why we offer information about several different pathways of ‘Post-Confirmation’ support:
Meet-ups in Sligo for Neurodivergent Adults
If you are based in Sligo or surrounding areas, your psychologist will speak to you about our Meet-ups for Neurodivergent Parents and Adults that we offer in our practice in Sligo and explore whether this meet-up would be supportive for you.
Our meet-ups are peer-facilitated and are held every two weeks at the same time; those who wish to attend can sign up for a block of 4 meet-ups, which spans 8 weeks.
Our meet-ups are facilitated by Kylie Blundell and Sian Higgins.
Post Confirmation Autistic Coaching and Support with Christine Doyle, a late discovered and neuro-affirming Autistic Psychotherapist and Coach
We are very excited to partner with Christine Doyle, who is a late discovered AuDHDer, psychotherapist and coach who is passionate about providing support to those who are recently confirmed, or self-identify, as Autistic. Julie and Christine met at the Autistic led Minding Autistic Minds AUsome Training conference in April 2024 and forged a connection through their passion for neuro-affirming and neuro-informed support for the neurodivergent community.
Christine is very keen to offer accessible post-confirmation support to those who would like to continue their path of discovery. Currently she has two options for The Butterfly Practice clients:
Option One - 1:1 Support
Unlearning Autism’ Autistic Post-Identification Programme
This programme is called ‘Unlearning Autism’ because one of the biggest parts in the post-discovery process involves an unlearning of what society has unconsciously and consciously absorbed around what autism looks like, to open up to and explore instead what being Autistic looks like and means for you.
4 sessions over 8-12 weeks (at a pace that suits you)
Self-Discovery: Gain a deeper understanding of your Autistic traits and how they shape your identity, relationships, and life choices.
Empowerment & Confidence: Learn to embrace your neurodivergent strengths while overcoming self-doubt and societal conditioning.
Life Strategies: Develop practical skills for managing sensory sensitivities, executive functioning challenges, and communication preferences.
Unlearning Limiting Beliefs: Let go of internalized ableism and harmful narratives, replacing them with self-acceptance and positive perspectives.
Thriving Beyond Identification: Use your new knowledge to advocate for and create a life that respects your pace, your brain, your nervous system and your true Autistic self.
This is an energising, fully supported and life changing experience.
Total cost of 4 Session Programme, backed by neuro-affirming research following each session: €500.
Note that there is a special discounted rate of €400 for clients of The Butterfly Practice.
Follow up Accountability and Check-in Sessions available on request.
Option Two - Group Support
Group for Autistic Women and those who identify as female
Group Support Programmed - Wild Women
Wild Women is a series of 4 Neuro-Affirming talks and chats over 2 months covering the areas of Neurodiversity, Masking & Burnout, Relationships, and Autistic Thriving.
Led by Christine, each talk will have an anchor topic, backed by current neuro-affirming research, thus providing a space to explore these topics in terms of your own experience.
We truly do learn best from each other, and learning from and prizing the Autistic mind and experience is central to the ethos of Wild Women.
This is for a group of 8-10 people and start dates are dependent on numbers.
Each session lasts 1.5 hours and there are 4 sessions in total
Time: This will be agreed with the group
Location: Zoom
Cost: €80 per person for the 4 talks
To learn more about Christine, and to book either of these options, go to: https://www.christinedoyle.ie/
Post Confirmation ADHD Coaching with Aoife Hughes, ADHD Coach and late-identified as ADHD and Autistic
Aoife and Julie’s paths crossed as parents first when Aoife and her family moved to Sligo in 2023, joining Julie’s children’s school at the time.
Their shared passion for neuro-affirming practice galvinised their connection, and we are delighted to have Aoife so local to us here in Sligo. Despite her proximity to us, Aoife works online, offering one to one ADHD coaching for adults ( as well as on-demand courses for parents and teachers).
Check out Aoife’s website here.
