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Dr Aimee Grant

@draimeegrant.bsky.social

#ActuallyAutistic Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow: "Autism from Menstruation to Menopause" | Swansea Uni

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Helen Kara@drhelenkara.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I’m co-editor of a new book! 🎉 Using Documents in Research: When, Where, Why and How is out now, and we’re celebrating with two free online launches on 19 March (10am & 5pm GMT). Details, contributors & registration info here: helenkara.com/2026/03/04/u... @draimeegrant.bsky.social #BookLaunch

Using Documents In Research – Book Launches!

I have a new book out! At least, I’m co-editor… The book is Using Documents In Research: When, Where, Why And How. The lead editor is Dr Aimee Grant who is a joy to work with. And our contributors …

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Dr Ami Nisa@ami-n.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I’ll be presenting at the PARC Critical Autism Studies Online Conference tomorrow with @draimeegrant.bsky.social! Our paper is titled: “Authentic inclusion. Actual reasonable adjustments. A culture of acceptance”: Creating accessibility for community involvement in Autism research

Thinking Person's Guide to Autism@thinkingautism.com · 8mo ago

How much of a wretch is anti-vax hoaxer and defrocked doctor Andrew Wakefield? Well, He was judged "guilty of some 30 charges, including four counts of dishonesty and 12 of causing children to be subjected to invasive procedures that were clinically unjustified." www.bmj.com/content/342/... #autism

How the vaccine crisis was meant to make money

In the second part of a special BMJ series, Brian Deer reveals a secret scheme to raise huge sums from a campaign, launched at a London medical school, that claimed links between MMR, autism, and bowe...

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Dr Aimee Grant@draimeegrant.bsky.social · 9mo ago

📣New research Q: What do neurodivergent people think about words like "neurodiversity". A: it's complicated; they use it, but it has limitations and could stigmatise. Full paper: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... (1 of 2)

‘A Lovely Safe Umbrella to Describe Yourself With’ or ‘Meaningless’: An Online Survey of UK-Based Neurodivergent Adults’ Views of Neurodiversity-Related Terminology - Aimee Grant, Jennifer Leigh, Moni...

Background: Neurodivergence refers to people with ways of behaving and thinking that diverge from the norm. Examples include Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperacti...

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Dr Aimee Grant@draimeegrant.bsky.social · 9mo ago

There's still time to register for next Thursday's FREE online event: Autism and maternity: information for parents and supporters (6-7.30pm UK time). I'll be joined by 3 brilliant Autistic midwives: Karen Henry, Rebecca Warboys & Diane Fox. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-and...

Autism and maternity: information for parents and supporters

Join for the online launch Dr Aimee Grant’s Autism-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy – an inclusive resource for parents and professionals alike.

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Dr Aimee Grant@draimeegrant.bsky.social · 10mo ago

The Autism friendly guide to pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester is published today! Below you can see some information about the book (1 of 2) There's a 20% discount code if you buy from Jessica Kingsley Publishers - %AGRANT20

White to red faded background with doodle of a pile of books. Title is in a banner “New book: Autism and pregnancy.”Doodles of parents with babies along the top. Image of a book cover with multiple pregnant people on it. Aimee wrote a book! Aimee (our lead investigator) has been doing research on Autistic people’s maternity experiences since 2021. She wrote a book which is aiming to be easy to read. Autistic people said they didn’t get enough information about pregnancy. This book… Shares experiences from Autistic people about what to expect Has tools to try when things are difficult Gives scripts for when it’s hard to know what to say Reinforces the important bits in summaries Has top tips from Autistic midwives Has a birth plan template Topics include: Pregnancy Sensory experiences Staying healthy in pregnancy Appointments and information Pregnancy complications & pregnancy loss Birth Where to give birth Giving birth & pain relief What happens after you give birth When baby has arrived Baby’s care, sleep & feeding Your emotions
Dr Aimee Grant@draimeegrant.bsky.social · 11mo ago

🌟 New systematic review published today: Autism & the menopause 🌟 Published in @autisminadulthood.bsky.social - www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1177/... Full text: www.researchgate.net/publication/... Summary @theconversation.com - theconversation.com/why-menopaus...

Why menopause may be even tougher for autistic people – and what needs to change

A new review reveals that autistic people often experience more severe menopause symptoms but face barriers to support.

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Nate Bowling@natebowling.com · last yr.

I'm begging folks to not compliment themselves too much on their "non-violent" marches & rallies. Instead, try to understand that violence at protests is generally a result of law enforcement escalation. Then, the galaxy brain move is to ask yourself "which protests do police tend to attack?"

Liza Goitein@lizagoitein.bsky.social · last yr.

Trump has federalized at least 2,000 National Guard forces and reportedly plans to deploy troops to Los Angeles over Governor Newsom’s objections. If that happens, it will be the first time since 1965 that a president has sent troops into a state without a state request. 1/19

Dr Aimee Grant@draimeegrant.bsky.social · last yr.

The evidence for condition-free minimum income keeps on growing. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social please take notes and change tack.

Scott Santens@scottsantens.com · 2y ago

The results of another BIG pilot are now available. This one was in L.A. and provided $1,000/mo for a year (2022 to 2023) to 3,200 people and compared them to a control group of 5,000. Every household started in poverty and with kids or expecting a baby. The results speak for themselves. 👇