An Ecology Of Experience For Autistic People

In this episode of Autistic Identity With NeuroHub, David Gray-Hammond explores the Ecosystemic Model of Distress and Wellbeing; a framework for understanding neurodivergent experience not as a problem located inside the individual, but as something that emerges within a complex ecosystem of interacting environments. Drawing on concepts including the Autistic rhizome, mycelial community, and nested environments, David makes the case for a complete reorientation of how we think about Autistic and neurodivergent wellbeing. This episode closes with an invitation to engage with the neurodivergent-led offerings of NeuroHub Community.

https://neurohubcommunity.org/2026/06/11/welcome-to-neurohub-community/

Topics: Ecosystemic Model, autistic identity, autistic burnout, neurodivergent wellbeing, peer support, neurokin, monotropism, rhizome, mycelial community, systems and power, NeuroHub Community.

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