Gina Rippon
@ginarippon.bsky.social
cognitive neuroscientist; sex/gender activist; autism researcher; science credibility campaigner; member of Neurogenderings network; proud Essex Girl.
Open this and follow the thread - what a great event it is going to be!
Prof Neil Martin@thatneilmartin.bsky.social · 3mo agoTHE BIG REVEAL! Chums, on Friday, 22nd of May (from 12.30) we're having the grand opening of High Barnet North London Hospice's Bookshop! There will be live CARTOONING from @marshallcartoon.bsky.social! There will be caricatures! There will also be....
If any of you are in or around Rugby next Thursday (May 28th), I'm talking about the background to The Lost Girls. It would be great to see real people - podcasts are all very well...! And you can get a signed copy of the book 😊. huntsbookshop.com/collections/...
The Lost Girls of Autism: A Talk by Gina Rippon
The Lost Girls of Autism: A Talk by Gina RipponThursday 28th May Venue TBC 19:00-20:30 (doors open 18:30) Join acclaimed neuroscientist and author Gina Rippon for a thought-provoking discussion of her...
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🧪At last, some great data to support the story of autistic women's diagnostic invisibility! Time trends in the male to female ratio for autism incidence: population based, prospectively collected, birth cohort study www.bmj.com/content/392/...
Time trends in the male to female ratio for autism incidence: population based, prospectively collected, birth cohort study
Objectives To examine changes in the male to female ratio in diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) over a 35 year period, providing temporal trends in diagnosis (incidence rate), the male to fem...
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Live in London on Mon.16th (online too). Airing the new paperback! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-wom...
Paperback out next week😀. Thanks to all @Pan MacMillan for making it happen 🥂
As explained in our short video, we found that these algorithms risk perpetuating “crude ontologies of sex and gender that undermine both scientific validity and health justice” (p. 1). www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TqL...
Algorithmic futures for women’s health?
YouTube video by GenderSci Lab
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Does women’s health need sex-specific algorithms? In a paper just out in Big Data & Society (bigdatasoc.bsky.social) we at the GenderSci Lab warn against the growing use of so-called “pink” and “blue” algorithms, arguing that they risk embedding biological sex essentialist assumptions into medicine.
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I had a great time making this 2-part podcast. Hopefully you'll find it interesting ☺️ www.hidden20.org/podcast/gina...
E96: Gina Rippon — The Hidden 20%
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Out and about again! You could be among the first to see the new paperback version. Hope to see you. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-wom...
Autism & Women: The Untold Story of Women on The Spectrum
Uncover why female autism has been overlooked for decades with neuroscientist Gina Rippon. Followed by Q&A.
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This just arrived in the post and cheered up a gloomy day! Thank you again to the British Psychology Society for the honour and to all those who made this book possible.
Really pleased to take part in Stompcast, an innovative wide-ranging podcast about mental health issues. shows.acast.com/stompcast/ep... via @acast
Pt 1: Are More People Autistic Nowadays? | Professor Gina Rippon | Stompcast
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Thank you - I was way out of my comfort zone! Here you go with the sprouts image!
Kate Barker@katebarker.bsky.social · 8mo agoA few pics of @ginarippon.bsky.social ‘s highly entertaining talk on the neuroscience of Christmas with @cosmicshambles.com last night. Regret that I didn’t get a photo of the slide explaining why sprouts can be bad for the brain.
If you might be interested in The Neuroscience of Brussels Sprouts then I'll tell you all about it tomorrow. www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/nin... There's a collection for the Euston Foodbank as well (perhaps not sprouts).
Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People • What's On • Kings Place
Returning for three nights of the legendary and unique blend of science, comedy, music and mayhem, plus the now traditional family matinee, expect anything and everything from physics to folk, maths t...
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What an honour😊☺️! With many thanks to all involved, especially the 'lost girls' themselves.
The Psychologist@psychmag.bsky.social · 8mo agoFour worthy winners of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Book Award - all books we have covered www.bps.org.uk/psychologist... Congratulations @ginarippon.bsky.social @lawbender.bsky.social @columbiaup.bsky.social Roxanne Khan, Laura Scarrone Bonhomme, Dr Michael Beattie and Skye Davies.
Thank you and the audience for great questions. And thank you to Wells organisers for a great festival.
Jo Durrant@jodurrant.co.uk · 10mo agoHad a brilliant afternoon at Wells Festival of Literature in conversation with @ginarippon.bsky.social about her book ‘The Lost Girls of Autism’. Fantastic audience and a very welcoming festival. Thank you for asking me back!
Out and about next weekend: Sidmouth Science Festival on Friday: www.sidmouthsciencefestival.org/events/the-l... Wells Festival of Literature on Saturday: wellsfestivalofliterature.org.uk/events/2025-... New Scientist Live on Sunday: live.newscientist.com/speakers/gin... Hope to see some of you !
The Lost Girls of Autism – Sidmouth Science Festival
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🧪 Interesting differences between early and late diagnoses 🤔. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Autism should not be seen as single condition with one cause, say scientists
Those diagnosed as small children typically have distinct genetic profile from those diagnosed later, study finds
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Thank you @katebarker.bsky.social . There was a section on the inaccurately negative impression of autism and autistic people that is part of this whole sorry saga. Got lost in the editing but important not to lose sight of it in the conversation 🤔😗
Kate Barker@katebarker.bsky.social · 11mo agoProud of prof @ginarippon.bsky.social and her response to Trump's dangerous pronouncements on autism and paracetamol: www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
Important message in the light of today’s statements from the White House. www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/n...
Statement on President Trump and RFK Jrs comments on autism
We are disgusted with the continued fake news and offensive statements coming from President Donald Trump and his Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. We stand in solidarity with autistic people an...
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On Monday Sept. 15th, MPs will be debating a petition about SEND provison for children. This is REALLY important - follow if you can. committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...
MPs will debate a petition relating to assessments and support for children with SEND - Committees - UK Parliament
On Monday 15 September, MPs will debate a petition relating to assessments and support for children with SEND.
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Hope to see lots of you😀. Currently stranded in Widnes (or perhaps Macclesfield) courtesy of various train lines. But I WILL get there🤞
Gina Rippon@ginarippon.bsky.social · 11mo agoBritish Science Festival 2025 (Liverpool): britishsciencefestival.org Gina Rippon in Conversation with Professor Liz Pellicano about her book ‘The Lost Girls of Autism’ , Wednesday September 10th@ 15.00-16.00
British Science Festival 2025 (Liverpool): britishsciencefestival.org Gina Rippon in Conversation with Professor Liz Pellicano about her book ‘The Lost Girls of Autism’ , Wednesday September 10th@ 15.00-16.00
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“The government must provide urgent funding for diagnosis services and make sure autistic people and families get the support they need when they need it.” www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Older autistic people need more help after years of misdiagnosis, review finds
Research estimates 90% of Britons over 50 with autism aren’t getting right treatment and face added difficulties
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Jeremy Hunt needs to read Carrie Grant's great piece on the cost of NOT supporting SEND children (www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...). www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Supporting kids with Send is expensive. But the cost of not doing so is far greater | Carrie Grant
Education, health and care plans have been invaluable for my children. Hints they could be scrapped fill me with fear, says TV presenter Carrie Grant
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The Diagnosis Delusion: an edited version of a debate @ HowThe LightGetsIn Festival in May www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeKw...
Why our understanding of mental disorders is flawed | Gina Rippon and Alastair Santhouse
YouTube video by The Institute of Art and Ideas
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