Researchers from Durham University, UCL, and UPF Barcelona are seeking participants. They are looking for autistic and non-autistic adults to take part in a new online study on inner experience in autism.

I gained some funds to create a short documentary about inclusive improv pedagogy based on my research. The documentary illustrates the practices in the UK aligning with my findings. youtube.com/playlist?lis... #academicchat #inclusive #pedagogy

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Thank you to the Autistic Mental Health Conference for allowing me to speak. I enjoyed presenting and listening to all the fantastic presenters. #academictalk

In the run up to my London Premiere of the short documentary I made, I have clips being released. See "Inclusive Improv Pedagogy" not in a cinema outside of London (and only in the small screen I booked on one Friday evening). youtube.com/playlist?lis... #academicchat #inclusive #pedagogy

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This weekend, I am talking at the Autistic Mental Health Conference. If you are interested, I recommend you attend this conference. There are many great speakers. I will see you there! #academicchat

Have you got your tickets to the Autistic Mental Health Conference 2026? 14th-16th Aug Hybrid event. Find out more here - a super line-up including @neurohubcommunity.org, @dr-nicky.bsky.social , @keatesresearch.bsky.social, Jessica Dark, Stacy Badon and more! autisticrealms.com/autistic-men...

Autistic Mental Health Conference 2026: Ecosystemic Causes of Mental Health Issues | Autistic Realms

Autistic Mental Health Conference 2026: Ecosystemic Causes of Mental Health Issues

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Recruitment to Research Can you please pass this to specific people you may know who either are likely relevant or might know people who are relevant? We only want three to five people for the pilot. This means I will delete this thread when we have recruited enough people

This is in 5 days now. You should come and listen to all the fantastic speakers. I am one of these, but whether I am fantastic is not for me to say. See you there.

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Just 10 days until the Autistic Mental Health Conference 2026! #ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #MentalHealth #Neurodiversity

Are you curious about improv and how it can be made more welcoming for everyone? Come watch a nice, informative documentary. I created a 15-minute documentary! It explores teaching improv in an inclusive way. The improv schools will be present for a Q&A! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/documentar...

Documentary Screening: Inclusive Improv Pedagogy: Neurodivergence

Catch a cool short documentary exploring how improv can be taught well for neurodivergent folks learning and creating together.

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Dr Nathan Keates at the British Academy for a two-day conference on Young People and Mental Distress. I am very much looking forward to the event. #academiclife

Are you interested in improv? Are you interested in inclusive practices? I made a documentary (15 mins) of inclusive improv pedagogy. The improv schools in the documentary will be at the event for Q&A! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/documentar...

Documentary Screening: Inclusive Improv Pedagogy: Neurodivergence

Catch a cool short documentary exploring how improv can be taught well for neurodivergent folks learning and creating together.

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True neuroinclusion isn't just about a policy; it's about shifting management styles to let everyone flourish. 🌟 Our Neuroinclusive Practice workshop explores how universal design can transform your team. www.sunderland.ac.uk/short-course... #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership #SunderlandUni

Neurodiversity Research Collective: Workshops

Mix lived experience with research and practical knowledge. You’ll learn about key ideas such as neurodiversity, neurodivergent, and neurotypical. You can join a session delivered at your location.

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@researchgate.bsky.social afternoon, I have been locked out my account for awhile now. I used the website to request help last week, and a couple of months ago too (I believe). Can you help?

“there is absolutely no reason to deny people the social and political advantages of collective identity based on a narrow interpretation of what constitutes scientific validity” From my recent blog - relevant to invited panel on “many autisms” at #INSAR2026 medium.com/@suefletcher...

Fortunate to have suggested Damian Milton to keynote at #INSAR2026 about the double empathy problem. For 1st time he considered application to animal models (critiquing it) & also included the relevance to autistic people w/ severe intellectual impairment like his son (critiquing “profound autism”).

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Now: #INSAR2026 keynote: Dr. Damian Milton, an autistic academic who originated the #DoubleEmpathy theory of mismatches in autism and communication and power dynamics. His talk is Bridging the Gap: Exploring the current empirical evidence relating to the double empathy problem.

Though important to note that @drmbothapsych.bsky.social says a huge problem is that autistic people are never allowed to just be. And one of the most profound things we can do is provide autistic people space to just be, so they can follow their internal compass, and live well. #INSAR2026

Milton: "I may lack a social imagination, but I have a sociological one." Jim Sinclair, 1993: "Recognize that we are equally alien to each other, & my ways of being are not merely damaged versions of yours." Sinclair introduced Milton to Autistic Network International & autistic forums. #INSAR2026

Now: Mental health actions for autistic youth with depression. CN: Suicide Depression is a major concern for autistic youth, up to 14% of the population. We know this. It looks different for autistics. It can affect diet, focus, emotional regulation. It is a significant suicide risk. #INSAR2026

Now: #INSAR2026 keynote: Dr. Damian Milton, an autistic academic who originated the #DoubleEmpathy theory of mismatches in autism and communication and power dynamics. His talk is Bridging the Gap: Exploring the current empirical evidence relating to the double empathy problem.

#INSAR2026 @suereviews.bsky.social 1 It’s not just about translational tools, it’s also about an attitude shift 2 Researchers need to look at the pragmatic contexts of communication 3 Our samples need to be more diverse; there are many dispositions that can provoke the double empathy gulf.

It is full day one at ##INSAR2026 The first session I am attending today is the Panel session on Autistic People's Views on Autism Diagnosis & Intervention. Steven Kapp is opening by sharing about the process of selection for this Panel session, highlighting the importance of autistic perspectives

Now hearing from @krysiawally.bsky.social & @keatesresearch.bsky.social on using iDocs (interactive documentaries) in two edited books on neurodivergence & education. Authors shared work interactively. Subjugated & disqualified knowledges (Foucault) - challenging knowledge hierarchies #CDS26

Understanding the 'Neuro' in Team. Ever wondered about the difference between neurodiversity, neurodivergent, and neurotypical? 🧠 Join me for our CPD workshop and move beyond the buzzwords to real, inclusive practice. #Neurodiversity #CPD #InclusiveWorkplace www.sunderland.ac.uk/short-course...

Neurodiversity Research Collective: Workshops

Mix lived experience with research and practice knowledge in this interactive workshop. Gain knowledge of concepts such as neurodiversity, neurodivergent, and neurotypical. Benefit from a session deli...

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🚀 Passionate about Critical Disability/Neurodiversity Studies? I’m looking for a PhD student to join me! We can start diving deep into your interests and I’m looking for your curious mind to lead a new project in an interesting novel area of study.

You may be aware that some academics to be misguided about the Double Empathy Problem. Luckily, people have written about this. Livingston et al. (2024) has been addressed (thankfully), as "...problematic both from an ethical and philosophy of science point of view." psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...

www.stalbanscathedral.org/event/but-th... I am sharing this in case it is of interest to anyone. If you are interested, do book on as I believe there is space available.

‘But There Is Still Room’: Disability, Belonging and Theology - 14/01/2026 19:30:00

Explore how disability is understood and experienced within theology in this 5-week course.

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The Learning Disabilities and Autism Research Group invites you to a hybrid seminar by Dr Nathan Keates Please join us on Nov 12 from 12pm to 1 pm online or in person at Manchester Metropolitan University Autistic Relations: Like-mindedness, Identities, and Community

Autistic Relations: Like-mindedness, Identities, and Community

The Learning Disabilities and Autism Research Group invites you to a hybrid seminar by Dr Nathan Keates

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🗞️ NEWS 🗞️ Join Dr Krysia Waldock (@krysiawally.bsky.social), the authors, Dr Brian Irvine, and I for the book launch of our next co-edited collection! In the launch, we unpack the co-edited collection about neurodivergence and education (in all its diverse renditions).

Book Launch: Applications & Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners

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🗞️ NEWS 🗞️ We are also sharing the book launch events! Dr Krysia Waldock @krysiawally.bsky.social and I are so excited about co-edited collections that we are sharing the launches of them too - in video format!

Book Launch: Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning

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🗞️ NEWS 🗞️ Join Dr Krysia Waldock @krysiawally.bsky.social and me for a fresh perspective! We're using our 'talking heads' videos to unpack the two co-edited collections we published on neurodivergence and education (in all its diverse renditions).

Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning

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