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Miguel Lois-Mosquera

@mlmlois.bsky.social

PhD. Listening to and learning from the experiences of the Autistic Community on wellbeing, inclusion and stigma. Enfoque Neuroafirmativo #Psychology & #Education. He/Him Researcher/Lecturer UNIR @mlmlois PresenZa https://linktr.ee/mlmlois

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

The AASPIRE team has been working SO long and SO hard on addressing common autism research roadblocks. Research nerds—you're going to want to savor this one. (Disclosure: I am a small AASPIRE community cog and as such am listed as a co-author on the paper. -SR) journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Addressing Common Problems in Autism Research: Cohort Development and Sample Description for a Participatory, Real-World, Longitudinal Study of Outcomes in Autistic Adults - Christina Nicolaidis, Ian ...

Adult autism services research is plagued by methodological challenges, including difficulty obtaining representative or heterogeneous samples and a frequent mi...

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Miguel Lois-Mosquera @mlmlois.bsky.social · last mo.

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Miguel Lois, orientador: «Para acompañar adecuadamente a una persona autista es fundamental comprender cómo percibe y procesa el entorno»

El profesional participará en el Foro de Educación con un taller teórico-práctico que ofrecerá una mirada clara, actual y respetuosa sobre el autismo, así como herramientas para avanzar hacia una incl...

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Dr Gavin R. Stewart @gavrobstew.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Our new study on social connectedness and quality of life in middle-aged and older autistic adults (aged 40-93) has now been published in @autisminadulthood.bsky.social! Journal article link: doi.org/10.1177/2573... Open access version: kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/pu... #AutRes

Ruth Moyse @drruthmoyse.bsky.social · 2mo ago

📢New paper alert, with @acornsoton.bsky.social colleagues! “How do you know you’re safe at school? When I’m not there”. Perspectives of autistic young people and school staff from one secondary school about attendance struggles and who is accountable for change. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

“How do you know you’re safe at school? When I’m not there”. Perspectives of autistic young people and school staff from one secondary school about attendance struggles and who is accountable for chan...

School non-attendance became an international phenomenon post-pandemic with many schools, regardless of intake or location, experiencing increases in pupils struggling to attend. However, pre-pande...

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Miguel Lois-Mosquera @mlmlois.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Menudo regalo impartir la clase de Inclusión Educativa en el Máster de #autismo de @UNIRuniversidad . Hablamos de LOMLOE, Index for Inclusion, DUA y analizamos espacios inclusivos, materiales, elementos del entorno y configuración de aulas y patios. @uniruni.bsky.social

Centre for Research in Autism and Education @craeioe.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Director Mel Romualdez and Comms & Engagement Officer Brian Irvine met with UCL Public Engagement (UCL Public Engagement) to talk about CRAE's participatory approach to autism research... and the impact that can have.

Stories of Engagement – Mel Romualdez & Brian Irvine | UCL UCL Public Engagement Blog

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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · 4mo ago

New paper: Transition Out of School for Autistic Young People: An Umbrella Review Recommendation: We need to plan with, not for, autistic young people and ensure that research, practice, and policy are aligned around outcomes that actually matter to them. #AutRes journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3102/...

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Autism in Adulthood @autisminadulthood.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Social Media and Social (Dis)Connectedness in Autism and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review by Potter et al. suggests that social media may differentially support and hinder social connectedness for Autistic and ADHD social media user groups. NEW FREE shorturl.at/N0nKu

Social Media and Social (Dis)Connectedness in Autism and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review - Alice L. Potter, Anna O’Leary, Emma Incecik, Kieran Rose, Georgia Pavlopoulou, ...

Background: While there is growing interest in the relationship between social media (SM) use and psychosocial well-being, little is known about this relationsh...

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Christine Jenkins, Canada @christineajenkins.bsky.social · 5mo ago

See our new poster which came out yesterday.

‘Exploring the social experiences of Autistic adults in midlife and older age’ INSAR poster

Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · 5mo ago

So proud of our new paper, in @eclinicalmed.bsky.social, reporting on a feasibility study of a new co-produced peer group intervention (created by @ambitiousautism.bsky.social) for supporting wellbeing during the transition to adulthood for autistic young people. #AutRes

Assessing the feasibility of a co-produced peer-group intervention for supporting wellbeing during the transition to adulthood among autistic 16–25-year-olds (ATAG): a randomised controlled feasibilit...

Autistic people, including those without intellectual disability, face challenges during the transition to adulthood, and experience poor adult outcom…

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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Just published, with powerful writing by lead author Dr Jason Lang, our article about core focus of the Neurodiversity in Scottish Schools project. What do neurodivergent young people, school staff, parents & policy-makers think about inclusion? Open access 👇 journals.uclpress.co.uk/lre/article/...

Lizzie Shephard @lizzieshephard.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Proud to share my first editorial as one of the editors of Autism @journalautism.bsky.social We wrote about our experiences of trying to implement participatory autism research for the first time in Brazil @tallytafla.bsky.social journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Conducting Meaningful Participatory Autism Research in Latin America: An Example of Contextual Challenges Identified and Lessons Learned from the Indigenous Support Network In Brazil - Tally Lichtensz...

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Miguel Lois-Mosquera @mlmlois.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Always feeling stuck in the middle: Autistic adults’ perspectives navigating social norms and expectations www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Always feeling stuck in the middle: Autistic adults’ perspectives navigating social norms and expectations

The social style of autistic individuals lies at the core of the diagnostic criteria for autism. The interacting individual has been described as hold…

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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Delighted to share this new article, led by doctoral researcher Lucie Eadon, on whether active learning approaches in higher education are enabling or disabling for autistic learners #autres journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Autism in Adulthood @autisminadulthood.bsky.social · 6mo ago

“The World’s Really Not Set Up for the Neurodivergent Person”: Understanding Emotion Dysregulation from the Perspective of Autistic Adults by Beck et. al. identifies key contributors to emotion dysregulation to inform future service development. NEW FREE journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

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Autism in Adulthood @autisminadulthood.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Community Priorities for Preventing Suicide in Autistic People: An Approach to Guide Policy and Practice by Moseley et. al. explores the ideas of autistic people and their supporters on necessary pathways to suicide prevention. NEW FREE journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Community Priorities for Preventing Suicide in Autistic People: An Approach to Guide Policy and Practice - Rachel L. Moseley, Tanya Procyshyn, Tanatswa Chikaura, Sarah J. Marsden, Tracey A. Parsons, S...

Background: Suicide is a leading cause of death for autistic people worldwide, but there is remarkably little research addressing suicide prevention strategies ...

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Autism in Adulthood @autisminadulthood.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Identifying as Autistic Without a Formal Diagnosis: Who Self-Identifies as Autistic and Why? by Ahuvia et al. 2026 finds that self-identifying autistic adults are similar to dxed autistic adults but face barriers to accessing services. NEW FREE journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Abstract for the paper: "Identifying as Autistic Without a Formal Diagnosis: Who Self-Identifies as Autistic and Why? It reads: Adults increasingly self-identify as autistic without a formal diagnosis, yet little research has systematically investigated (a) the unique characteristics, experiences, and needs of self-identifying adults and (b) their preferences regarding diagnosis. Understanding the unique needs and preferences of self-identifying adults is necessary to better support them. We conducted a cross-sectional, mixed-methods study of US autistic adults who either self-identified as autistic or had a formal autism diagnosis, recruited via the survey platofrm Prolific. Participants were compared on (a) demographic characteristics, (b) autistic traits and experiences, (c) psychosocial outcomes, (d) support needs, and (e) beliefs about autism. Moreover, self-identifying participants reported whether they wanted a diagnosis, why or why not, and what barriers they faced. Self-identifying autistic adults were similar to diagnosed adults in autistic traits, including diagnostic traits. However, self-identifying autistic adults different from diagnosed adults in significant ways. Self-identifying adults were more likely to be cisgender female, experienced worse mental well-being, were more likely to experience unmet support needs, and faced unique barriers to receiving support (most frequently a lack of resources). The majority (68.7%) of self-identifying adults wanted a formal diagnosis but faced barriers in doing so. Self-identifying adults named a number of reasons for wanting a diagnosis (e.g., validation, access to certain services), but also grounds for hesitation (e.g., fear of stigma and discrimination). Adults who self-identify as autistic are similar to diagnosed adults in their autistic traits but face more barriers to accessing services and may be uniquely vulnerable to experiencing adverse psychosocial outcomes.

Autism in Adulthood @autisminadulthood.bsky.social · 7mo ago

“I’m Kind of Stuck in the Middle. I Don’t Know Where to Go”: Race, Autism, & Intersectional Stigma Among Black & White Autistic Adults by Jones & team explored how intersecting identities shapes autistic adults' experience of stigma & marginalization. NEW FREE journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Abstract for the paper: “I’m Kind of Stuck in the Middle. I Don’t Know Where to Go”: Race, Autism, and Intersectional Stigma Among Black and White Autistic Adults. It reads: Autistic adults frequently experience social stigma, which may be compounded by additional marginalized identities such as race, gender, and sexual orientation. Black autistic adults, may face unique challenges at the intersection of racial bias and autism stigma. This study qualitative methods to explore how intersecting identities shape autistic adults' experiences of stigma and marginalization, with an emphasis on Black autistic adults. 32 autistic adults (16 Black and 16 White) completed a semi-structured interview regarding their social experiences. Participants shared recent stories of peer exclusion, acceptance, discrimination, and support that they had experienced, as well as their feelings surrounding these events. Themes explored the unique impact of stigma on those with intersecting identities. Specifically, these themes included: 1) identity-based discrimination shaped by race, gender, and LGBTQ+ status; 2) challenges in obtaining and processing an autism diagnosis; and 3) difficulties navigating personal identity, particularly among Black autistic participants. Black participants often described layered forms of exclusion related to both their race and autistic traits. Across racial groups, women and LGBTQ+ participants also reported distinct forms of marginalization and erasure. These findings highlight how autism stigma intersects with other marginalized identities to shape social experiences. Black autistic adults, along with autistic women and LGBTQ+ autistic people, may encounter compounded barriers to acccptance, identity development, and belonging. These results underscore the need for more inclusive research and supports that attend to the diversity of autistic experiences.

Miguel Lois-Mosquera @mlmlois.bsky.social · 7mo ago

En esta openclass de UNIR analizaremos junto a especialistas en autismo y pedagogía el caso de la #BarbieAutista (desarrollada por @Mattel en Colab. con @autselfadvocacy), y el debate que ha abierto en la educación inclusiva. 👁️ Lee la noticia 👉 ow.ly/gtBr50YiJ4B

Michelle Dawson @autismcrisis.bsky.social · 7mo ago

On longitudinal autism research journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... "individuals recruited as non-autistic may move into the autism group over time, & those diagnosed beyond the age span of the study or those stuck on long waitlists for diagnostic evaluations would be ineligible for these designs"

Development is key to understanding autism: How longitudinal approaches shape our understanding of autism - Kathryn A McNaughton, Alison S Russell, Margaret Lyons, Julia Parish-Morris, Clare Harrop, ,...

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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Delighted to have our new paper, “Eliciting the views of autistic adolescents attending specialist schools on what friendships mean to them”, published in @journalautism.bsky.social! 🧵 #autres #openaccess journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Jennifer Macko @sagewell.bsky.social · 7mo ago

I love so much in this article: the summary of the importance phenomenological autism research, its gender inclusivity, & the findings that flow state is essential for autistic well being & that environments have the ability to enable these states. #AutRes onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Transitioning in and out of Autistic Flow: A Qualitative Study Presenting a Non‐Pathologising Approach to Autistic Well‐Being and Conceptualising Autistic Ways of Being in Clinical and Therapeutic Set...

Introduction Autistic flow is a term that has been used to describe the autistic experience of being deeply immersed in an activity. Autistic flow theory proposes that autistic people may be uniquel.....

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Miguel Lois-Mosquera @mlmlois.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Encantado con la participación y el aprendizaje vivido hoy en el CPR San Martín de Ourense. @cprsanmartin #formacion @AGAMPI1 #neurodiversidad #sensibilidad #autismo #CEA #TEA #TDAH #dislexia Muchas gracias la invitación

Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Our new study, just published in Nature Mental Health: Symptom change in depression and anxiety during psychological therapy for autistic adults... [1/8] 🧵⤵️ #autres #mentalhealth www.nature.com/articles/s44...

Symptom change in depression and anxiety during psychological therapy for autistic adults - Nature Mental Health

Pender et al. evaluated depression and anxiety symptom trajectories in autistic adults receiving routine therapy in UK primary care.

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Miguel Lois-Mosquera @mlmlois.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Miguel Lois-Mosquera@mlmlois.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Finally out our last paper on autistic experiences navigating social norms and expectations. #autism #wellbeing #camouflaging #masking #autismo #CEA 👇 50 days free access. kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F...

Miguel Lois-Mosquera @mlmlois.bsky.social · 8mo ago

📢 ¡Vuelven las Jornadas de Neurodiversidad y Empleo! Tras el éxito de la primera edición, celebramos la II edición del 16 al 20 de marzo (18:00–20:00 h). Pronto más novedades 👀 #Neurodiversidad #EmpleoInclusivo #IIJornadasNeurodiversidadyEmpleo

Miguel Lois-Mosquera @mlmlois.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Un placer haber formado parte de este artículo con Milagros Torrado para @Conversation_E #autismo #CEA #TEA #neurodiversidad #Barbie #mattel @Mattel #ASAN @autselfadvocacy theconversation.com/favorece-la-...

¿Favorece la inclusión una Barbie ‘autista’?

La Barbie autista de Mattel simboliza un avance en la inclusión que también plantea dudas necesarias: Barbie ya era autista si quien jugase con ella así lo imagina.

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Miguel Lois-Mosquera @mlmlois.bsky.social · 8mo ago

¿Favorece la inclusión una Barbie ‘autista’?

La Barbie autista de Mattel simboliza un avance en la inclusión que también plantea dudas necesarias: Barbie ya era autista si quien jugase con ella así lo imagina.

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Miguel Lois-Mosquera @mlmlois.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Ben Potts @ben-potts.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Pleased to share that our paper on the A3ReAcH (Autistic, ADHD and AuDHD research accessibility in healthcare) framework was selected as the Editor-in-Chief Highlight for 2025 by the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. An encouraging start to my PhD. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.jm... #AutRes

Certificate from the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences awarding Ben Potts the Editor’s Highlight 2025 for the A3ReAcH framework paper on inclusive healthcare research for autistic, ADHD and AuDHD individuals.

Text explaining that autistic, ADHD and AuDHD people are often excluded from healthcare and radiography research due to inaccessible methods and systemic bias, and introducing the A3ReAcH framework as practical guidance for inclusive and participatory research.

Front page of the published review article titled “The A3ReAcH framework,” listing the authors and journal details for the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences.

Visual overview of the A3ReAcH framework showing principles and practical actions for accessible and inclusive healthcare research across planning, recruitment, data collection, analysis and dissemination.