Measures like the ADOS-2 were validated for allistic diagnosticians. Our new correspondence in The Lancet Psychiatry, led by @autisticdoctor.bsky.social invites us to consider: What happens when autistic diagnosticians assess autistic clients? Full article here: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

The ADOS-2 rapport item: an unexamined assumption

The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) is widely regarded as the gold standard observational tool for autism assessment. Its development, validation, and normative data re...

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What is “regulation”, really?

Autistic Regulation Isn’t Calm – It’s Connection

Regulation doesn't always mean what you think it does

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We kicked off our #ABCTAutism2025 SIG Meeting with a welcome and update on annual accomplishments from our wonderful SIG Co-Chairs! This was followed by the announcement of our new co-chair, @jordanalbright.bsky.social! Join us in welcoming her to this new role!

Last night’s SIG Expo was a hit! Shout-out to our 12 wonderful presenters from various career stages who did a great job covering a range of topics. We love our vibrant #autism research community! #ABCTAutism2025

Exploring Alexithymia, Uncertainty, Anxious Arousal, and Social Anxiety as Mediators of the Relationship Between Sensory Processing Differences and Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors in Autistic Adults - Moore et al - Autism Research - 2025 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Exploring Alexithymia, Uncertainty, Anxious Arousal, and Social Anxiety as Mediators of the Relationship Between Sensory Processing Differences and Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors in Autistic Adul...

Restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRB) are associated with sensory processing (SP) differences for autistic people, and are thought to be a coping strategy to help manage the sensory environment. ....

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This is why we can’t have nice things 👀

The assumption that parents of autistic kids could not themselves be autistic, having achieved such an important societal milestone as finding a social connection (at least for one night), is rooted in ableist nonsense and SO frustrating!!

AMASE@amase.org.uk · 11mo ago

Paracetamol (Tylenol) does not cause autism, and it is a source of great dismay that autism researchers and Autistic advocates still have to spend so much time battling misinformation. Research on causes of autism systematically fails to control for the existence and behaviour of Autistic parents.

There wouldn’t be an issue with increasing identification of autism and pushing to identify a “cause” if autism wasn’t viewed as a problem to begin with 👀

Many have already seen the open letter to Dr. Bhattacharya and RFK Jr. from over 300 NIH staff. The letter makes a clear statement in support of science, public health, and equity. Read the Bethesda Declaration: tinyurl.com/BethesdaDecl... Sign the support letter: tinyurl.com/BDpublicsupp...

ADD YOUR NAME: Sign the Open Letter in Support of NIH Staff

Join the courageous and committed National Institutes of Health (NIH) public servants by adding your name now.

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I will be presenting on neurodiversity-affirming AAC, gestalt language processing, and a a decent chunk of stuff about part-time AAC use/AAC use by speaking autistic folks on September 28, 2025. A recording will be available until November 12, 2025. bit.ly/nwacs2025 #ActuallyAutistic #Autism #AAC

📣 New Article Published! DYK that using different bullying measures gives you different results? 😜 And especially for disability populations like #autistic and #ADHD youth who are bullied differently than their peers. #AutRes rdcu.be/etERF

Very excited for this opportunity!

Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice.@journalautism.bsky.social · last yr.

We are delighted to have appointed two excellent candidates to the role of Advisory Editor at Autism. Welcome to the team, Hannah Morton ‪(@hannahmorton.bsky.social‬) and Patrick Dwyer!

On Saturday, @alsobrooks.senate.gov held a Sick of It rally at the NIH, and 3 NIH employees were given speaking slots! Check out the news piece at m.youtube.com/watch?v=NfJ5... and the full stream at www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7OG....

Angela Alsobrooks calls on Robert Kennedy Jr. to resign during rally outside NIH

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“It’s the registry without the word ‘registry’ in it,” said David Mandell, a professor of psychiatry and longtime autism researcher at the University of Pennsylvania. It would improve trust if people could opt out of having their data included in the "real-world platform"/registry.

The New York Times@nytimes.com · last yr.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday that his department would build a “real-world platform” that would allow researchers to hunt for causes of autism by examining insurance claims, electronic medical records and wearable devices like smart watches.

Autistic Autism Diagnosticians Collaborative Connect with other autistic, credentialed professionals who diagnose autism to shape conversations around access, high-masking presentations, and differential diagnosis. Trainees welcome, Self-ID is valid. bit.ly/AutisticDiag... Please share! 🫶

A1: My top priority is for senior researchers in the field to examine their own positionality, for many of them to realise that they too are autistic, to embrace this, explore what it means for themselves & our community, and then - when ready - to own it and come out publicly #AutINSAR #INSAR2025

As an autism community we should be coming together to defend and support the services and supports that allow autistic people to live a life of their choosing - @drstevenkapp.bsky.social Thank you Dr. Kapp for your continued leadership and advocacy at #INSAR2025 and beyond

Hey #INSAR2025 - want to share your communication preferences more visibly? Grab a colored lanyard from the networking area on the 6th floor!

Today! Autism PROMnet SIG #INSAR2025

Hannah Morton@hannahmorton.bsky.social · last yr.

Excited for another year of the Autism PROMnet Special Interest Group at #INSAR2025! Come chat with us about using valid, accessible, and inclusive measures for and by autistic people in autism research 🙌 Friday, May 2 at 10:30AM (#706) www.autismpromnet.org @quantpsychiatry.bsky.social

Friday morning meetup at #INSAR2025 Let’s talk about how to support each other and advocate for work that aligns with our values 🙌

ABCT Autism SIG@abctautism.bsky.social · last yr.

Reminder for those at #INSAR2025 Join ABCT Autism SIG members tomorrow MORNING for a meetup BEFORE the keynote. Looking forward to seeing many of you there! Friday, May 2nd from 7:00 – 8:00 AM at Mr. West Cafe Bar (720 Olive Way | Seattle, WA 98101).

Currently: The Impact of Group-Based DBT Skills Training on Emotion Dysregulation and Coping Skills Use for Autistic Adults - Dr. Alexis Brewe Autistic people’s differences interface with existing in a world not made for us to exacerbate overwhelm #INSAR2025

Loved connecting with @rosebroderick.bsky.social for this bit at #INSAR2025 Follow her for more affirming content! #autres

Rose Broderick@rosebroderick.bsky.social · last yr.

Adults who suspect they have autism and parents of autistic kids are cancelling diagnostic evaluations after federal officials announced a national autism registry. #INSAR2025 www.statnews.com/2025/05/01/a...

Yeah, the concept of "mental age" is flawed and clinicians should not be using it. People have the lived experience of their actual age, even if they have intellectual or developmental disabilities. This term should be banned. #INSAR2025

Incoming INSAR president Dr Brian Boyd kicks off #INSAR2025 by highlighting the consequences of US funding cuts for autism research. ECRs: I'm not going to pretend to have any clear solutions. But if you'd find it helpful to have a chat, come find me at INSAR www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/fed...

Grateful for the leadership and guidance from senior researchers in our field to fight for rigorous science in autism research. This coalition is a step towards returning to evidence-based work. #autres

Christina Nicolaidis, MD, MPH@cnicolaidis.bsky.social · last yr.

When autism researchers from all sorts of disciplines, paradigms, methodologies, politics, and worldviews agree, you know the threats to science and to autistic people have gotten way outside the bounderies of typical scientific debate. www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

So much has changed since @shannonrosa.bsky.social & I last hosted #AutINSAR chat in 2019. But #SciencIsStillReal. At @thinkingautism.bsky.social we still dedicate ourselves 2 promoting full #Autistic participation in #AutismResearch. We r over the 🌙 that we’ll get to cover #INSAR2025

Thinking Person's Guide to Autism@thinkingautism.com · last yr.

So thrilled that—after a 6 year hiatus—we will be hosting the #AutINSAR chat at #INSAR2025!. This discussion on autistic priorities for autism research will be held both IRL & here on BlueSky on Sat May 3rd, 12:45–1:45 PM Pacific time. 2019 AutINSAR summary: thinkingautismguide.com/2019/05/auti...

Explore 'Eight Principles of Neuro-Inclusion' from an autistic perspective to learn how these principles foster inclusive research practices within the autism community! Check out the full article here: www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy... #AutismAcceptanceMonth

Excited for another year of the Autism PROMnet Special Interest Group at #INSAR2025! Come chat with us about using valid, accessible, and inclusive measures for and by autistic people in autism research 🙌 Friday, May 2 at 10:30AM (#706) www.autismpromnet.org @quantpsychiatry.bsky.social

👋 Where are the #autistic, autism evaluators? If you're [also] autistic and credentialed to diagnose autism, I'd love to connect with you. Bonus if you'll be at #INSAR2025 and can meet up in person!

McCormick was born in 1968. One reason he did not remember seeing people with autism at the time was autism did not have a diagnosis separate from schizophrenia in the DSM until 1980.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last yr.

Rep. Rich McCormick: "I grew up in Oregon where they had great drinking water, no fluoride added, and I don't remember having any people I knew had autism." (McCormick is also a doctor.)