Also in time for Disability Pride Month, I want to call attention to how as more recognize that autistic women & girls & autistics assigned female at birth are autistic & disabled, the injustices in how the autism field responds to threats to its power to make abrupt, false, restrictive decisions 1/

MSc Psychology and Learning Disability@uoppald.bsky.social · 5d ago

For the online, part-time MSc Psychology and Learning Disability (autism, ID, neurodivergence) students can study from anywhere in world for the same price. Joy as @uoppald.bsky.social graduates met one another and staff face to face for the first time at graduation. www.port.ac.uk/study/course...

As autistic ppl increasingly become aware of being autistic, those who learn from blogs & social media tend to have *more accurate* autism knowledge: link.springer.com/article/10.1... but they don't rely on social media to make decision but to find community: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... 5/

Brief Report: Learning About Autism: Is the Source of Autism Knowledge Associated with Differences in Autism Knowledge, Autism Identity, and Experiences of Stigma - Journal of Autism and Developmental...

People on the autism spectrum can learn about autism from various sources, likely differing in the information, portrayal, and discussion they offer. The present study investigates where autistic peop...

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“Language choices are important, as they shape attitudes about autism and people's understanding of what it means to be an autistic person. Now more than ever, researchers are taking autistic perspectives into account in their writing, and we applaud these changes.”

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Disabled people’s responses to the Timms Review — 38,000 to be exact — lay bare a “dehumanising” PIP system: “vitally necessary” yet “unfit for purpose”.

Responses from disabled people detail "soul-destroying" DWP PIP assessments

Disabled people’s responses to the Timms Review lay bare a “dehumanising” PIP system: “vitally necessary” yet “unfit for purpose”

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We're hosting our 7th Autistic Pride Picnic on Sat 8th August: luma.com/a4qyd756 This is chance to spend some time with autistic people, chat, eat picnic food, and lie around in the grass. We're also running an open mic and a swap shop this year. #AutisticPrideEdinburgh #AutisticPride

Autistic Pride Picnic 2026 · Luma

What: The seventh Edinburgh Autistic Pride Picnic. An opportunity to spend some time with autistic people, chat, eat picnic food, and lie around in the…

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UK disability organisations and individuals #starterpack We’ve got 150 in the pack If you have suggestions for a 2nd pack, please let me know and I’ll start one up go.bsky.app/VesYzi6 #disability #UK

Helen, together with friends of AMASE @katefoxwriter75.bsky.social and @autgeek.bsky.social - and with input from our members and others - has put together a very useful definition of neurodiversity-affirming spaces, and a beautiful zine about it.

Helen Kara@drhelenkara.bsky.social · last mo.

After 25 years as an independent researcher, I got my first funding in 2025 and used it to ask: what is a neurodiversity-affirming space? A working definition and zine, shaped with neurodivergent people. Not complete. Not final. A beginning. helenkara.com/2026/06/30/t... #Neurodiversity #Research

"The problem is that [CBT] frequently gets used wildly inappropriately. It’s like trying to use a frying pan for every job in the kitchen... the pan [isn't] defective because it can’t slice an onion or dry the dishes." jadefarrington.substack.com/p/is-cbt-sui...

Is CBT suitable for Autistic people?

Why positionality matters more than modality

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Edinburgh Pride is not generally the most accessible of events, but some of us will be there this Saturday!

Resisting Transphobia in Edinburgh@rtie.org · 2mo ago

Join us in the Radical Bloc at Edinburgh Pride this Saturday from quarter past noon, and find our stall at Teviot!

What's on online for Autistic Pride this Thursday? Find events, resources and more in your free signposting guide at jadefarrington.substack.com/p/neurodiver... Includes Autistic Pride events from @auroraconsulting.bsky.social @stimpunks.org @neurohubcommunity.org @autisticrealms.bsky.social

🌈 Neurodiversity Newsletter June Edition

Information - Resources - Webinars - Signposting - Research - Therapy

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Graeme Hart, 57, believes autism is a horrific scourge on humanity – but that there’s no reason for you, an autistic person, to be so uncivil about it.

“We can disagree and stay friends” says man who thinks you should be eugenicsed out of existence

A man who believes you can disagree on politics and “still love each other” also believes scientists should find out what caused you so someone like you never happens again, and you, personally,…

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My @uoppald.bsky.social student @chloeapter.bsky.social is seeking more participants for her study on autistic people's experiences of being assigned a label like "challenging behaviour"/"problem behaviour" etc (like her). W/ enough participants, all going well, we hope to publish. Could you repost?

Chloe Apter (she/her)@chloeapter.bsky.social · 3mo ago

How do autistic adults make sense of being assigned the "challenging behaviour" label? *RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS* I am autistic & I have been assigned the "challenging behaviour" label Supervisor: @drstevenkapp.bsky.social Email Chloe.Apter@myport.ac.uk to express interest/for more information

Actually, diagnoses too often increase access to harmful behavioural (ABA) therapy by poorly trained, undersupervised workers who game the system for profits: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/o... ABA trains autistic children to mask their autism and camouflage journals.lww.com/jrnldbp/full... 2/

Opinion | Children With Autism Lose When the Focus Is on Profits

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Tomorrow UK's House of Lords Committee will debate the Autism Act 2009 & new autism strategy. You can attend/watch below. Dangerous time: Government harmfully claims autism may be overdiagnosed & right-wing thinktank below claims children should have (harmful) behavioural therapy, not diagnoses. 1/

GPs 'under pressure' to diagnose autism and ADHD for benefit entitlement, report finds

GPs are ‘coming under pressure’ to diagnose conditions such as autism and ADHD that lead to benefit entitlement, a new report has found.

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House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee@hlautismactcom.parliament.uk · 2mo ago

🧵[1] On Wednesday 10 June, the House of Lords (HoL) will debate the Autism Act 2009 Committee's report. The Committee recommended that the Government urgently deliver the new autism strategy, so it’s ready to launch when the current one expires in July 2026.

🚨DR UK's Statement on the EHRC's New Code of Practice "We are appalled at implications that an adequate workaround is trans people using Disabled toilets instead. We will not be used as a loophole in the wider erosion of trans rights." Full statement👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disabil...

Call for Participants - UK Autistic LGBTQ+ Parents Please see my research poster for more information and feel free to share with anyone who may be interested :) See alt text for information within the poster. #AutismResearch #ActuallyAutistic #LGBTQParents #Neurodivergent #QueerParents

There is significant crossover between the trans and Autistic populations, and also between the lines of attack used against both communities. All solidarity is appreciated.

Fergus Murray@oolong.co.uk · 2mo ago

I thought I'd make a thread of some of the things that people who care about trans rights people and human rights could do to help. We really need more cis people stepping up. • Post about it sometimes. Make sure people who see you online know that you're aware of what's going on, and you care.

Congratulations to everyone in receipt of one of these awards, including AMASE Committee member @gideongregory.bsky.social! Some really exciting projects getting funded. It's not a lot of money by many organisations' standards, but we know what Autistic people can achieve with passion and support!

National Autistic Taskforce (NAT)@nat-taskforce.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We’re proud to announce the recipients of the NAT Founders Award 2026, celebrating bold, inspiring projects created and led by Autistic people across the UK. Discover the successful applicants and the incredible work they’re bringing to life here: nationalautistictaskforce.org.uk/nat-founders...

Introducing........ Penguin Pebbling: A Game of Creating Belonging, Building Connection and Understanding Autistic Identity Created with a lot of love in collaboration with @stimpunks.org 🪨 Play the game — play online or download the printable card deck autisticrealms.com/penguin-pebb...

Penguin Pebbling: A Game of Creating Belonging, Building Connection and Understanding Autistic Identity | Autistic Realms

Penguin Pebbling: A Game of Creating Belonging, Building Connection and Understanding Autistic Identity

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The long-running Out of Sight Out of Mind art exhibition had its funding cut last year, and may not be able to run any more if they can't get enough donations. They have managed to raise nearly half of their funding target so far: www.gofundme.com/f/save-menta...

Donate to Save mental health art exhibition, organized by CAPS Independent Advocacy

With your help we can make sure people with mental health issues won’t be … CAPS Independent Advocacy needs your support for Save mental health art exhibition

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Now: @drmbothapsych.bsky.social, striving to transform autistic research together. They are glad to be presenting nice data for once. STARTS is Striving to Transform Autism Research in Scotland, which brings together autistic people and autism research. All about power sharing. #INSAR2026

It's voting day in the Scottish Parliament election, as well as for the Welsh Senedd and many English councils. You can find out about your local candidates here: whocanivotefor.co.uk

Who Can I Vote For?

We build digital tools to support everyone’s participation in UK democracy.

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We oppose the label #ProfoundAutism not because we deny high support autistics exist—our own sons require 1:1 care—but because those behind the category flog dodgy criteria like IQ & self-harm—without understanding why those measures are flawed for autistics. thinkingautismguide.com/2025/04/crea...

A "Profound Autism" Category Is Segregation—Not Progress

RFK Jr. went full "useless eaters" on autistics—& Profound Autism parents are thrilled. Here's why "profound autism" is harmful, not helpful.

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Always a joy to join #AutINSAR and chat about what is happening in Autism research. There was a lot of reflection on current trends, what we want to see in the future & current concerns about the field. Check out @thinkingautism.com fantastic summary capturing both the in-person & online discussion

Thinking Person's Guide to Autism@thinkingautism.com · 3mo ago

Sincere thanks to @autisticenough.bsky.social, @jamiechase.bsky.social, @johnmarble.bsky.social, @kaydenstockwell.bsky.social, @aimeespeaks.bsky.social, @brianirvine.bsky.social, @melromualdez.bsky.social and all other participants who made this year's #AutINSAR chat particularly vibrant. #INSAR2026

Thank you to the European Council of Autistic People for this interview with our co-founder, Fergus Murray, and chair, Fiona Clarke. Fiona and Fergus talk about our recent work and activities, as well as autism policy in Scotland: eucap.eu/interview-am...

Helping Autistic People to Help Each Other: An Interview with Autistic Mutual Aid Society Edinburgh (AMASE) - EUCAP

In this interview, AMASE co-founder Fergus Murray and chair Fiona Clarke share the group’s focus on mutual aid and autistic self-advocacy.

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so proud of this paper from my phd work on grief and neurodivergence🙌 this study is in @journalautism.bsky.social and is about experiences of grief, relief, and (self-)belief followin late identification of neurodivergence. #AutRes

Jenna Stone, LCSW-C@sidequestpsychotherapy.com · 4mo ago

Grief, Relief, and Belief: A Social Media Study on Late Identification of Neurodivergence journals.sagepub.com/doi/epdf/10....

Happy Autistic People's Month! I want to make sure you're AWARE Autistic people are not waiting for ACCEPTANCE & we deserve CELEBRATION in April, we make it clear: Autistic people will weave our own stories threads of lived experience we share spun into a rich cultural tapestry that belongs to us

it’s me, aslynn@aslynnromano.com · 4mo ago

👎🏻 Autism Awareness Month (1970) 🌈 Autistic People's Month (2026)

Our April newsletter is out 🌼 You can view it here: sendfox.com/amase/c/pjjp...

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Someone said in a research paper I should re-find and re-read: [paraphrased] The greatest folly in health & medicine is that we consider optimal whatever is the statistical mean of a sample population we considered "healthy", nevermind the NT bias read that & had to pick my jaw up off of the floor

➡️ What are the experiences, strengths & needs of autistic teachers? ➡️ How should we re-think the teacher role to be neurodiversity-inclusive? Summary of research from the Autistic School Staff Project, with links to open access resources 👇🏻 #Autres

The Conversation UK@uk.theconversation.com · 4mo ago

Autistic teachers felt they were making a significant contribution to supporting inclusion in school.