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Leading international occupational therapy account Fierce but friendly advocate for us #neurodivergent and all humans Love connecting people - Views my own #Artist - Pencil, Charcoal... Occupational therapist #ADHD #OccupationalTherapy #Art
I have collated a list of research/ resources here about Autistic experiences and menopause/ perimenopause that may be of interest too autisticrealms.com/autistic-men...
Autistic Menopause & Perimenopause Resources | Autistic Realms
A signposting resource to support Autistic people experiencing menopause/ perimenopause. What else would you recommend?Any other research/books/ blogs / You ...
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@ka81.bsky.social @emergentdivergence.com @isabellefk.bsky.social @thewoodbug.bsky.social @ot-expert.bsky.social @wardasworld.bsky.social @autismtalk.bsky.social @jadefarrington.bsky.social @neuro-observant.bsky.social @gr0ve.bsky.social Please share www.kickstarter.com/projects/nat...
Unauthorised Absence 🎥🚸 Parents & Schools in a SEND Crisis
From lived experience to national action, Jo’s script inspires empathy & change for SEND children & families harmed by education policy
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"Autism research is highly focused on causation and autism 'treatments,' areas most autistic people neither benefit from nor want studied." AutINSAR brought together #ActuallyAutistic, their families, autism researchers & professionals RE: research priorities. thinkingautismguide.com/2025/05/what...
What Autistic People Want From Autism Research: AutINSAR 2025
AutINSAR is a much-needed discussion between autistic people and autism researchers about priorities in autism research.
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NEW Map of Monotropic Experiences: FREE Open Source Training Resources Map of Monotropic Experiences: FREE Open Source Training ResourcesThe Map of Monotropic Experiences:Reframing Autism Through A Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens Training for Professionals, Families and Community Groups to Support…
NEW Map of Monotropic Experiences: FREE Open Source Training Resources
Map of Monotropic Experiences: FREE Open Source Training ResourcesThe Map of Monotropic Experiences:Reframing Autism Through A Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens Training for Professionals, Families and Community Groups to Support Autistic People I am excited to announce that in collaboration with Stumpunks, we have a new free, open-source training resource!At Autistic Realms and Stimpunks, we believe in telling our own stories and validating each other's experiences. The Map of Monotropic...
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Resharing my starter pack of neuro-affirming Autistic advocates, orgs and charities if you are looking for a good list of people to follow go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC
Excited to be joining @stimpunks.org and @covingtonedu.bsky.social from @humrespro.bsky.social for a podcast soon :)
Nick Covington@covingtonedu.bsky.social · last yr.@stimpunks.org 🤝 @humrespro.bsky.social It is SO long overdue, but I'm so pumped for my upcoming chat with a great cross-section of Stimpunks — @ryanboren.bsky.social, Chelsea Adams, @autisticrealms.bsky.social, and Norah Hobbs — for the HRP podcast. stimpunks.org/about/ #EduSky
"With the founding of ASAN....information and advocacy model changed. And parents like me can opt for better choices." When you know better, you can do better! Great words from @shannonrosa.bsky.social @thinkingautism.com about the amazing work @autisticadvocacy.org do for our community.
Shannon Rosa@shannonrosa.bsky.social · last yr.So @autisticadvocacy.org let me say a few formal words about why I am so grateful for them and their work, and how they have made lives better for so many autistic people—including my own son. Full text in link, but I'm also going to do this as a thread. autisticadvocacy.org/2025/05/shan... 1/
This coming Monday, 5/19, OPEN Foundation is hosting me & my esteemed colleague Alicia Danforth for a conversation about #autism & #psychedelics! It's online & it's free! #autistic #psychology #therapy #neurodiversity #neurodivergence #consciousness #cognition open-foundation.org/events/onlin...
Autism and Psychedelics: A Conversation with Alicia Danforth and Nick Walker - OPEN Foundation
Psychedelic-assisted therapy holds unique potential for supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals—but also presents distinct challenges. Join Dr. Alicia Danforth and Dr. Nick Walker for an op...
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✨To everyone.....Listen to this!✨ I wanted to share this short but mind sparking interview on neuroqueering. Thank you @dr-nicky.bsky.social , and I've now got many, many more exciting thoughts to explore :) #Neurodivergent #OccupationalTherapy
Nick Walker@dr-nicky.bsky.social · last yr.Brief interview with me about neuroqueer theory aired on Berkeley's KALX radio this morning. To listen online, find the recording titled "North Gate Radio." My segment runs from 9:09:45 to 9:15:45. #neuroqueer #neurodiversity #neurodivergence #queer #consciousness kalx.berkeley.edu/archives/
Calling autistic uni students in UK (UG, masters): our survey on your support experiences & needs, developed from community-based participatory research w/ autistic & non-autistic students & disability support staff. Pls share widely Scan QR code in flyer -> send drafted email to receive direct link
There’s growing discourse around the “overdiagnosis” of Autism and ADHD—particularly in adults. Critics say these diagnoses are now being handed out too easily, "its all gone too far", even framing them as trendy. But this view misses something fundamental. 1/24
Partnerships between researchers, clinicians, patients & local communities are essential for producing research that is useful in the real world. It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and the theme this year is COMMUNITY. 🧵 THREAD #MentalHealthResearch #Collaboration www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2aW...
Funding mental health research collaborations across sectors and communities
YouTube video by Mental Elf
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If you’re dealing with Long Covid - there’s a chance you’re also dealing with MCAS and/or POTS/Dysautonomia. They’re two of the most common comorbids - and can have a devastating impact on quality of life. New allergies? Alcohol intolerance? Dizziness? Fatigue? Fainting? A mega 🧵 of resources
What a lovely image to start off the week with. Thank you @teamswiftparrot.bsky.social 🦜
Dr swift parrot@teamswiftparrot.bsky.social · last yr.Perfectly perfect swift parrot siblings - green, fuzz, wide eyes - they’ve got it all 💚♥️💚
Late registered: aiming to "understand the experiences of neurodivergent healthcare professions students/trainees, based on a systematic review of existing qualitative and mixed methods studies" www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/vie... in which "neurodivergent" means "diagnosed and/or self-identified"
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✨New Ebook..... Autism Awareness or Autism Acceptance? ✨ Definitely recommend reading this new ebook by @autisticrealms.bsky.social @emergentdivergence.com and @tanyaadkin.bsky.social
Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)@autisticrealms.bsky.social · last yr.“We don’t need your pity. We need your partnership. We need a world where Autistic people can thrive—unmasked, unashamed, and undeniably ourselves.” New ebook from @emergentdivergence.com @tanyaadkin.bsky.social & me. Download now and be part of the change. autisticrealms.com/product/auti...
@againstrestraint.com is formulating its response to the English government’s “Use of Reasonable Force” consultation. This isn’t just flawed guidance — it’s dangerous. No child should be harmed or at risk. Submit your views before 29 April consult.education.gov.uk/behaviour-un...
Week 3 in the Bestsellers 🎉 Thank you dear readers, for your empathy, your willingness to listen to #Autistic Voices. Wired Our Own Way; An Anthology of Irish Autistic Voices @newislandbooks.bsky.social
Considering the events of this past week, an old friend suggested that this might be a good time to resurrect this 1989 classic from The Baltimore Sun .
This is what £70,000 of taxpayers’ money on ‘de-escalation and restraint’ training gets you. ICARS obtained this data via FOI (2018–2023) and submitted it to the SEND National Crisis Inquiry. Another disabled child restrained. This is systemic. Gov’t must act. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Autistic 12-year-old 'brutally' restrained in school calming room
The way the boy was held on the floor in a special school was unlawful, a use-of-force expert tells BBC.
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My kid's book "Being Autistic (and what that actually means)" is no. 9 is the Amazon bestsellers in Neurology ✨ This makes me happy, as I love to know my books are out in the world. Still, please buy from your local bookshops and not amazon.
✨Long Covid✨ What are some recommended assessment tools to measure the functional impact of Long Covid or ME/CFS? __ #LongCovid
Another of my Audrey Hepburn portraits. (24x30 cm canvas, oil paints ) #Painting #Paintings #Oilpainting #Oilpaintings #Portrait #Portraits #Art #Artwork #Artsky #Blueskyart #Bskyart #Traditionalart #Fineart #Arthistory
✨Creating neurodiversity-affirming environments in schools ✨ Free public lecture by @thewoodbug.bsky.social See details below, from @autisticrealms.bsky.social 👇
Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)@autisticrealms.bsky.social · last yr.Becky Wood is giving a free public lecture (in Edinburgh and online) on 'Creating neurodiversity-affirming environments in schools', Monday, April 28, 4 - 5pm. education-sport.ed.ac.uk/cyp-hub-stew...
Resources from: @playradical.bsky.social @commonsenseslt.bsky.social and more! Signposting includes: @rebeleducator.bsky.social @emmapritchard95.bsky.social @kmunday.bsky.social and more!
