Girona Buddies neurodivergents group
From Girona Buddies
Girona Buddies has a subgroup for neurodivergent adults. A diagnosis is not required to join; anyone who identifies as being neurodivergent is welcome. Their WhatsApp group can be used to discuss autism, ADHD, BPD, unmasking, sensory needs, etc. They also meet in person to discuss their experiences of being neurodivergent.
It seems to be the only neurodivergent group for adults in Girona that’s not aimed at children or parents.
Any language is allowed, including Catalan, English, and Spanish.
Link to WhatsApp group: https://gironabuddies.com/neurodivergents
Past meetups[edit]
- Thurs 19 Dec 2024, La Rosaleda (English)
- Fri 10 Jan 2025, Originem (English)
- Thurs 20 Feb 2025, La Rosaleda (Catalan)
- Fri 7 Mar 2025, La Rosaleda (English)
- Mon 7 Apr 2025, Café del Parc del Migdia, 6–8 PM (English)
- Mon 12 May 2025, Centre Cívic Barri Vell, 6–8 PM (English)
- Mon 9 Jun 2025, Centre Cívic Barri Vell, 6–8 PM (English)
- Mon 14 Jul 2025, Centre Cívic Barri Vell, 6–8 PM (English) 🔗Meetup
- Mon 4 Aug 2025, Parc del Migdia (due to the Centre Cívic Barri Vell being closed for August), 6–8 PM (English) 🔗Meetup (8 people)
- Mon 8 Sep 2025, Centre Cívic Barri Vell, 6–8 PM (English) 🔗Meetup (10 people)
- Sat 20 Sep 2025, Centre Cívic Barri Vell, 10 AM – 1 PM (Català) 🔗Agenda (5 people)
- 5 Oct 2025, hike to Castell de Sant Miquel (2 people)
- Mon 13 Oct 2025, Centre Cívic Barri Vell, 6–8 PM (English) (2 people)
- Sat 18 Oct 2025, Centre Cívic Barri Vell, 10 AM – 1 PM (Català)
- Mon 10 Nov 2025, Centre Cívic Barri Vell, 6–8 PM (English) (5 people)
- Sat 15 Nov 2025, Centre Cívic Barri Vell, 10 AM – 1 PM (Català) (18 people)
- Mon 1 Dec 2025, Centre Cívic Barri Vell, 6–8 PM (English)
- Sat 20 Dec 2025, Centre Cívic Barri Vell, 10 AM – 1 PM (Català)
Future meetups[edit]
- Sat 17 Jan 2026, Centre Cívic Barri Vell, 10 AM – 1 PM (Català)
- Sat 21 Feb 2026, Centre Cívic Barri Vell, 10 AM – 1 PM (Català)
- Sat 21 Mar 2026, Centre Cívic Barri Vell, 10 AM – 1 PM (Català)
- Sat 18 Apr 2026, Centre Cívic Barri Vell, 10 AM – 1 PM (Català)
- Sat 16 May 2026, Centre Cívic Barri Vell, 10 AM – 1 PM (Català)
- Sat 20 Jun 2026, Centre Cívic Barri Vell, 10 AM – 1 PM (Català)
Awareness and advocacy steps[edit]
- 24 July 2025: Paul and Lluis were guests on Ens Patina l'Embrague, a Radio Salt program about mental health, to talk about the Neurodivergents group. https://www.ivoox.com/en/eple-918-24-juliol-2025-audios-mp3_rf_153730453_1.html
- 13 Sep 2025: Paul emailed Girocòmic asking if they can provide a quiet space for autistic people this year
Resources recommended by the group[edit]
Carme's recommendations[edit]
Books for women with autism[edit]
- Neurodivina y punto: Siendo autista sin saberlo by Sara Codina. Very helpful for women. The author is Catalan and also active on Instagram as @mujeryautista.
- Mujeres Austistas: Desde Dentro del Espectro by Carmen Molina Villalba and others.
- Mujeres y Autismo: La Identidad Camuflada by María Martínez Merino
- Strong Female Character by Fern Brady. A powerful, relatable book by an autistic woman.
- Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum by Sarah Hendrickx
- The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy by Steph Jones
Books about autism in general[edit]
- Pues no se te nota: Camuflaje en autismo, altas capacidades y TDAH by Bea Sánchez
- Guía Autista Consejos Para Sobrevivir by Daniel Millán López
- Neurodivergentes, las capacidades detras del diagnostico by Ramiro Mitre
- Self-Care for Autistic People by Megan Anna Neff
Instagram accounts about autism[edit]
- @mujeryautista, author of Neurodivina y Punto
- @neurodivergent_lou
- @anabelcornago
- @centrocuarella
- @autism.awareness.leecy
- @autista_infiltrada
Alexis's recommendations[edit]
- Taking Charge of Adult ADHD by Dr. Russell Barkley. One of the best resources for adult ADHD. Dr. Russell Barkley's YouTube channel which is a trustworthy source for ADHD content.
- Mastering Your Adult ADHD by Steven A. Safren. Highly recommended for managing ADHD in adults.
- ❌ Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté. NOT recommended. It is famous but lacks scientific credibility and is not respected by the ADHD community.
Paul's recommendations[edit]
- Unmasking Autism by Devon Price. A joy to read. It shows how important it is for everyone to be able to live as their true selves, whether they're autistic, gay, trans, etc.
- Untypical: How the World Isn't Built for Autistic People and what We Should All Do About It by Pete Wharmby
- Strong Female Character by Fern Brady
- Girl Unmasked: How Uncovering My Autism Saved My Life
To read[edit]
- Odd Girl Out: An Autistic Woman in a Neurotypical World
- Drama Queen: One Autistic Woman and a Life of Unhelpful Labels
- Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed For You
Lluis's recommendations[edit]
- NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman.
External links[edit]
- List of neurodiversity services in Girona: http://guidetogirona.com/Neurodiversity_services_in_Girona
