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Isabelle Finn-Kelcey @isabellefk.bsky.social · 11h

I mean some phonics teaching is a good idea, but strengths-based approaches are #neuro-affirming, imv.

@autisticrealms.bsky.social & @tanyaadkin.bsky.social have more info here:

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Neuro-Affirming Research in Practice: Supporting Autistic Students, Embracing Monotropism In The Classroom And Beyond | Autistic Realms

Written by Tanya Adkin and Helen Edgar, based on the presentation we delivered to the National Autistic Society Professionals’ Conference in March, 2025. Sh ...

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 13h

Thanks for sharing :)

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Isabelle Finn-Kelcey @isabellefk.bsky.social · 13h

Ooh, great q!

Fab glossary here from @autisticrealms.bsky.social ✨

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Neurodiversity Affirming Glossary of Key Words - for families and professionals | Autistic Realms

(Glossary written & and originally published for THE PDA SPACE SUMMIT 2023 ) A full version of The Neurdodiversity Affirming Glossary is now avai ...

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Isabelle Finn-Kelcey @isabellefk.bsky.social · 1d

I guess until schools are safe & #neuro-affirming for children & teens, parents/carers will push for ‘additional’ if they can?

Fab explainer here by @autisticrealms.bsky.social & @tanyaadkin.bsky.social

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Neuro-Affirming Research in Practice: Supporting Autistic Students, Embracing Monotropism In The Classroom And Beyond | Autistic Realms

Written by Tanya Adkin and Helen Edgar, based on the presentation we delivered to the National Autistic Society Professionals’ Conference in March, 2025. Sh ...

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 1d

@thinkingautism.com :)

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 1d

Amazing! I am sharing widely!
Super well done!
A much needed discussion!
@thrivingautistic.bsky.social :)

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 1d

Hurrah!
Bruno, G. et al (2025)Decolonizing autism research Integrating indigenous ways of knowing, being & doing journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Prioritize Indigenous & Autistic co/leadership
Develop framewks of ethical space & relational accountability
Foster cross-cultural & interdisc collab

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 1d

Hurrah!
Bruno, G. et al (2025)Decolonizing autism research Integrating indigenous ways of knowing, being & doing journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Prioritize Indigenous & Autistic co/leadership
Develop framewks of ethical space & relational accountability
Foster cross-cultural & interdisc collab

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

journals.sagepub.com

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 1d

@gr0ve.bsky.social
@spectrumgaming.bsky.social
@autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social
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aslynn's tremendous 'tism horror show 👻 🎃 @audhd-psychnp.com · 1d

#AutRes Results and Importance: The findings indicate that peer-support programs generally have a positive impact, including improved self-esteem, academic performance, and overall well-being.

Impact of peer-support programs for individuals with autism: A systematic review - Monica HM Verkooijen, Marjolijn Ketelaar, Max van Woerden, Wouter G Staal, Indira Tendolkar, Janneke R Zinkstok, 2025

The neurodiversity approach recognizes autism as a natural variation of human experience, emphasizing unique strengths while acknowledging social and behavioral...

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Jaime Hoerricks, PhD @jaimehoerricks.bsky.social · 4d

Today’s episode critically examines how traditional autism research has misinterpreted the moral reasoning of autistic children.

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Episode 378: Autism Research Misheard Moral Expression—Gestalt Language Processing and Echoes

Today’s episode critically examines how traditional autism research has misinterpreted the moral reasoning of autistic children.

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 2d

Are you an #Autistic surgeon (diagnosed or self-identified)?

The Autism Research Centre @UAlberta is studying the lived experiences + career paths of Autistic surgeons.

📩 Confidential info/interest: [email protected]

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Participation request for a research study entitled 'Autistic Surgeons. Their Lived Experiences and Career Pathways'. The Autism Research Centre at the University of Alberta is looking for surgeons who are either formally diagnosed, or self described, as being Autistic and who would be interested in learning about, and possibly participating in, a confidential interview study addressing their lived experiences and career pathways. This research will inform future discussions aimed at improving neurodivergent equity, diversity and inclusion in work environments. Please email asdstudy@ucalgary.ca for confidential communication if you are interested, would like more information or have additional questions.

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🇨🇦 🇫🇯 @docautie.bsky.social · 2d

We just published "Decolonizing autism research: Integrating indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing" journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 8d

We know that nonspeaking people have #MoretoSay. October is AAC Awareness Month, and AAC app maker @assistiveware.bsky.social is celebrating with a short AAC understanding video. Please watch, take to heart, and share.

youtu.be/jGpglhW7I54?... #AACawarenessMonth #nonspeaking #neurodiversity

Nonspeaking people have #MoretoSay

YouTube video by AssistiveWare

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

"Just to be clear: A lack of recognition, supports, & accommodations & the presence of co-occurring conditions does not mean that some people have “profound autism.” Autistic people are all autistic. Period." From @ejwillingham.bsky.social in the new TPGA newsletter.

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

Neurodiversity-Lite is a diluted, performative version of #Neurodiversity —using its language without its substance; followed & practiced by those who wield its concepts superficially, without understanding them or why they matter. By @kieranrose.bsky.social:

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The Danger of Misunderstanding Neuro-Affirming Practice - The Autistic Advocate

In this balanced and reflective article Kieran Rose discusses the dangers of misunderstanding neuro-affirming practice.

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 2d

"If you removed our autism you would remove us. Everything you love &hate about us would be gone. We'd fundamentally be completely different ppl. So if you love an autistic person, their autism is part of what you love about them." By @autiebiographical.bsky.social:

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Autie-biographical Comics

You can't love someone but hate their autism. It's a part of who we are. Yes, you can dislike parts of our autism, like I'm sure there are parts of other people you don't like. However, the parts of.....

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Louise Ting @neuro-observant.bsky.social · 5d

I wish I didn’t have to say this but…

If someone tells you they’re autistic and you find that hard to believe, it might be because:

- They don’t feel safe enough to unmask around you
- Your knowledge of autism is limited

Arguing won’t help. Kindness, curiosity, and listening to understand, will ❤️

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Sara Luterman @slooterman.bsky.social · 3d

I think more people should be aware of how much cool stuff Link does in real life. He’s not just a poster.

Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 4d

“As a neurodiversity advocate and as an autistic person, I’m really grateful for so much of the work that’s been done that allows me to be myself and to be successful being myself.” Link, who has been *banned*!?!? from this platform?

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Space Law, Race, and Neurodiversity: Autistic Advocate AJ Link

We live in a country & society that is built on racism. The neurodivergent community isn't free of that racism—per Autistic advocate AJ Link.

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 5d

Created by @laurahellfeld.bsky.social to support PANS/PANDAS conference 2025 our new templates help families, schools & clinicians understand the overlap between neurodivergence & PANS/PANDAS.
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Information Gathering Templates: For PANS/PANDAS Conference 2025 – Laura the Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3d

I know there are lots of neurodivergent creative people here... this may interest some of you if you're in UK...

ndconnection.co.uk/blog/call-fo...

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Call for participants: Join the Neurodivergent Creative Research Community — Neurodiverse Connection

In this blog, Kay Louise Aldred , is calling for Neurodivergent adults to take part in a unique, paid research opportunity that values your lived experience and creative passions. 

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3d

I know there are lots of neurodivergent creative people here... this may interest some of you if you're in UK...

ndconnection.co.uk/blog/call-fo...

@ndconnection.bsky.social :)

Call for participants: Join the Neurodivergent Creative Research Community — Neurodiverse Connection

In this blog, Kay Louise Aldred , is calling for Neurodivergent adults to take part in a unique, paid research opportunity that values your lived experience and creative passions. 

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3d

E-Book: Monotropism: Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions At Home & School

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Monotropism: Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions

“Embracing Monotropism & Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions at Home and School” by Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms). This is a neurodiversity-affirming guide for familie…

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3d

E-Book: Monotropism: Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions At Home & School

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Monotropism: Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions

“Embracing Monotropism & Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions at Home and School” by Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms). This is a neurodiversity-affirming guide for familie…

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3d

Are you in Ireland? Newly identified Autistic?
@thrivingautistic.bsky.social have fully funded spaces for their 6 week neuro-affirming Discovery Programme.

(open globally with tiered rates too!)
Check out the link below :)

Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 3d

Fully funded spaces available for our 6 week Discovery Programme for newly identified Autistic adults thanks to Rethink Ireland!

Irish citizens are eligible for fully funded places. Subsidised sliding fee scale available for international participants.
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Discovery Programme: Welcome to Your Autistic Self

Have you recently discovered that you’re Autistic? Would you like to learn more about your neurotype and discuss what it means for you in a supportive group with other newly identified Autistic adults...

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