Ann Memmott
@annmemmott.bsky.social
Autistic disabled researcher, carer & Mum.
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Encouraging moderation, a peaceful & fair society, & better research.
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Recommending again the huge range of blogs and resources on the Autism Central website, by and for neurodivergent people and parents (whether neurodivergent or not).
www.autismcentral.org.uk/news will take you to the blogs, and general articles & news, for example.
www.autismcentral.org.uk/news will take you to the blogs, and general articles & news, for example.
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Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
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FREE ONLINE COMMUNITY EVENT
Thu, Feb 19
6:00-7:30pm (GMT)
Re-Storying Autism: A Framework for Families, Parents and Carers
Reimagining Support For Autistic People
https://autisticrealms.com/re-storying-autism-a-new-course-workbook-now-available/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Thu, Feb 19
6:00-7:30pm (GMT)
Re-Storying Autism: A Framework for Families, Parents and Carers
Reimagining Support For Autistic People
https://autisticrealms.com/re-storying-autism-a-new-course-workbook-now-available/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
February 14, 2026 at 2:52 PM
FREE ONLINE COMMUNITY EVENT
Thu, Feb 19
6:00-7:30pm (GMT)
Re-Storying Autism: A Framework for Families, Parents and Carers
Reimagining Support For Autistic People
https://autisticrealms.com/re-storying-autism-a-new-course-workbook-now-available/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Thu, Feb 19
6:00-7:30pm (GMT)
Re-Storying Autism: A Framework for Families, Parents and Carers
Reimagining Support For Autistic People
https://autisticrealms.com/re-storying-autism-a-new-course-workbook-now-available/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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My dude, for immigrants, trans people and the disabled, the person wandering around with the candle snuffer is you.
February 14, 2026 at 9:20 AM
My dude, for immigrants, trans people and the disabled, the person wandering around with the candle snuffer is you.
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Strikingly, I have yet to see a response from the Minister to the decision - which she has had (as we have) since Monday morning. So we have written to her. 👇
We've written to Bridget Phillipson to point out she's legally obliged to reject the EHRC's draft guidance
The Government committed in its manifesto to “remove indignities for trans people”. We're asking that they take steps to protect the trans community & correct what the Supreme Court got wrong
The Government committed in its manifesto to “remove indignities for trans people”. We're asking that they take steps to protect the trans community & correct what the Supreme Court got wrong
February 13, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Strikingly, I have yet to see a response from the Minister to the decision - which she has had (as we have) since Monday morning. So we have written to her. 👇
So, Merlin, who own e.g. Alton Towers and Legoland in the UK, have u-turned on their quest to stop autistic and ADHD people etc from having doable access to the rides.
This would be after a lot of formal complaints, massive PR fail, huge needless anxiety caused, etc.
Always consult first.
This would be after a lot of formal complaints, massive PR fail, huge needless anxiety caused, etc.
Always consult first.
February 12, 2026 at 3:29 PM
So, Merlin, who own e.g. Alton Towers and Legoland in the UK, have u-turned on their quest to stop autistic and ADHD people etc from having doable access to the rides.
This would be after a lot of formal complaints, massive PR fail, huge needless anxiety caused, etc.
Always consult first.
This would be after a lot of formal complaints, massive PR fail, huge needless anxiety caused, etc.
Always consult first.
#Synod
A thread explaining what's going on with LGBTQIA+ matters, and the Church of England. For those who may not know. Very general:
As we may know, the CofE represents the 'State Religion' of the UK, and its 'Parliament' (General Synod) is effectively a branch of our Government.
A thread explaining what's going on with LGBTQIA+ matters, and the Church of England. For those who may not know. Very general:
As we may know, the CofE represents the 'State Religion' of the UK, and its 'Parliament' (General Synod) is effectively a branch of our Government.
February 12, 2026 at 11:48 AM
#Synod
A thread explaining what's going on with LGBTQIA+ matters, and the Church of England. For those who may not know. Very general:
As we may know, the CofE represents the 'State Religion' of the UK, and its 'Parliament' (General Synod) is effectively a branch of our Government.
A thread explaining what's going on with LGBTQIA+ matters, and the Church of England. For those who may not know. Very general:
As we may know, the CofE represents the 'State Religion' of the UK, and its 'Parliament' (General Synod) is effectively a branch of our Government.
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Nerds assemble! I need recommendations for a speaker who can talk not only about the growth in awareness of ADHD/autism in the UK, and the importance of accommodations etc., but also the sociological aspects of underdiagnosis/stigma in women/minority communities etc.
Pls repost for wider reach, ta.
Pls repost for wider reach, ta.
February 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Nerds assemble! I need recommendations for a speaker who can talk not only about the growth in awareness of ADHD/autism in the UK, and the importance of accommodations etc., but also the sociological aspects of underdiagnosis/stigma in women/minority communities etc.
Pls repost for wider reach, ta.
Pls repost for wider reach, ta.
#Synod Good to hear the question about the lack of clarity around who should/should not have a DBS check. Very much needed. Those in positions of leadership in the church with oversight of groups of e.g. children should, in my view, require at least a basic check. We need absolutely clear rules.
February 11, 2026 at 2:46 PM
#Synod Good to hear the question about the lack of clarity around who should/should not have a DBS check. Very much needed. Those in positions of leadership in the church with oversight of groups of e.g. children should, in my view, require at least a basic check. We need absolutely clear rules.
A real pleasure to be one of the first signatures of this motion. It needs a hundred signatures to be debated and I wouldn’t be surprised if it has that by the end of this week #Synod
February 11, 2026 at 11:38 AM
#Synod
My summary of CofE 'Parliament' statement re LGBTQIA+ "Living in Love and Faith" outcomes, over many years:
"Well, despite our huge resources & knowledge, we somehow forgot to ask the right people in theology & legal departments. Lots of people harmed.
We'll do it all again soon though".
My summary of CofE 'Parliament' statement re LGBTQIA+ "Living in Love and Faith" outcomes, over many years:
"Well, despite our huge resources & knowledge, we somehow forgot to ask the right people in theology & legal departments. Lots of people harmed.
We'll do it all again soon though".
February 10, 2026 at 4:38 PM
#Synod
My summary of CofE 'Parliament' statement re LGBTQIA+ "Living in Love and Faith" outcomes, over many years:
"Well, despite our huge resources & knowledge, we somehow forgot to ask the right people in theology & legal departments. Lots of people harmed.
We'll do it all again soon though".
My summary of CofE 'Parliament' statement re LGBTQIA+ "Living in Love and Faith" outcomes, over many years:
"Well, despite our huge resources & knowledge, we somehow forgot to ask the right people in theology & legal departments. Lots of people harmed.
We'll do it all again soon though".
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We have a few fully funded spaces available on our Neuro-Affirming Discovery Programme for 18-24 year olds starting 18th Feb.
Register your interest here:
thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...
We have a few fully funded spaces available on our Neuro-Affirming Discovery Programme for 18-24 year olds starting 18th Feb.
Register your interest here:
thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...
February 10, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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We have a few fully funded spaces available on our Neuro-Affirming Discovery Programme for 18-24 year olds starting 18th Feb.
Register your interest here:
thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...
We have a few fully funded spaces available on our Neuro-Affirming Discovery Programme for 18-24 year olds starting 18th Feb.
Register your interest here:
thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...
Recommending again the huge range of blogs and resources on the Autism Central website, by and for neurodivergent people and parents (whether neurodivergent or not).
www.autismcentral.org.uk/news will take you to the blogs, and general articles & news, for example.
www.autismcentral.org.uk/news will take you to the blogs, and general articles & news, for example.
News | Autism Central
We'll let you know when new resources are added and share updates on the programme here.Stay up-to-date and sign up to the monthly newsletter.
www.autismcentral.org.uk
February 10, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Recommending again the huge range of blogs and resources on the Autism Central website, by and for neurodivergent people and parents (whether neurodivergent or not).
www.autismcentral.org.uk/news will take you to the blogs, and general articles & news, for example.
www.autismcentral.org.uk/news will take you to the blogs, and general articles & news, for example.
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“Lying in feces, throw up, urine… like animals in a cage at the zoo.”
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
February 9, 2026 at 1:41 PM
“Lying in feces, throw up, urine… like animals in a cage at the zoo.”
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
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Cheering Archbishop Sarah on (silently!) as she reads out a massive list of names of all new joiners to #synod despite her dyslexia
'If you want to give someone who has dyslexia something to do that they fear it is reading a list of names!'
#GeneralSynod #neurodiversity
'If you want to give someone who has dyslexia something to do that they fear it is reading a list of names!'
#GeneralSynod #neurodiversity
February 9, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Cheering Archbishop Sarah on (silently!) as she reads out a massive list of names of all new joiners to #synod despite her dyslexia
'If you want to give someone who has dyslexia something to do that they fear it is reading a list of names!'
#GeneralSynod #neurodiversity
'If you want to give someone who has dyslexia something to do that they fear it is reading a list of names!'
#GeneralSynod #neurodiversity
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Is that the 'modernity' where billionaires become trillionaires, AI and robots take most of our jobs in future, and most of the rest of humanity is left to sink without trace? Hurrah for Greta and all who challenge the narratives of profit, might and destruction as 'the only way'.
February 8, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Is that the 'modernity' where billionaires become trillionaires, AI and robots take most of our jobs in future, and most of the rest of humanity is left to sink without trace? Hurrah for Greta and all who challenge the narratives of profit, might and destruction as 'the only way'.
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Blog: Neurodivergent Co-Regulation.
Co-regulation is an embodied presence of togetherness; being with people in a meaningful way to help balance the sensory system and bodymind.
https://autisticrealms.com/neurodivergent-co-regulation/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Co-regulation is an embodied presence of togetherness; being with people in a meaningful way to help balance the sensory system and bodymind.
https://autisticrealms.com/neurodivergent-co-regulation/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
February 8, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Blog: Neurodivergent Co-Regulation.
Co-regulation is an embodied presence of togetherness; being with people in a meaningful way to help balance the sensory system and bodymind.
https://autisticrealms.com/neurodivergent-co-regulation/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Co-regulation is an embodied presence of togetherness; being with people in a meaningful way to help balance the sensory system and bodymind.
https://autisticrealms.com/neurodivergent-co-regulation/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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One of the wickedest things Wes Streeting has ever done is push politically convenient falsehoods about suicide rates amongst young trans people. We have new data from the National Child Mortality Database that exposes the truth he tried to cover up.
New data shows surge in trans kids’ suicides following healthcare rollbacks | Good Law Project
A freedom of information request by Good Law Project has found that deaths by suicide of trans young people under 18 surged following the withdrawal of gender-affirming healthcare
goodlaw.social
February 7, 2026 at 9:09 AM
One of the wickedest things Wes Streeting has ever done is push politically convenient falsehoods about suicide rates amongst young trans people. We have new data from the National Child Mortality Database that exposes the truth he tried to cover up.
I'm thinking about CofE General Synod ('Parliament') next week, & its thinking about autistic people & people with a learning disability.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... is a pretty decent look at the theology of the senses, rather than words, from a Dad. Worth a read.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... is a pretty decent look at the theology of the senses, rather than words, from a Dad. Worth a read.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:17 PM
I'm thinking about CofE General Synod ('Parliament') next week, & its thinking about autistic people & people with a learning disability.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... is a pretty decent look at the theology of the senses, rather than words, from a Dad. Worth a read.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... is a pretty decent look at the theology of the senses, rather than words, from a Dad. Worth a read.
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Months ago, I asked the Prime Minister a simple question: why did he keep backing Mandelson despite his Epstein links, and what leverage might the Trump administration have over him?
Instead of answering, he waved it away.
Instead of answering, he waved it away.
February 5, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Months ago, I asked the Prime Minister a simple question: why did he keep backing Mandelson despite his Epstein links, and what leverage might the Trump administration have over him?
Instead of answering, he waved it away.
Instead of answering, he waved it away.
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I spoke with Aliya Rahman, the autistic woman with a TBI whom ICE dragged out of her car. But that video was just the beginning of her nightmare. To this day, she can’t lift her arms normally.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
I’m autistic and have a brain injury. ICE dragged me from my car anyway.
Exclusive Details: Aliya Rahman speaks to Eric Garcia about her ordeals — on the streets of Minneapolis, in a grim ICE detention center where she was mocked over her condition and through the public t...
www.independent.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 6:34 PM
I spoke with Aliya Rahman, the autistic woman with a TBI whom ICE dragged out of her car. But that video was just the beginning of her nightmare. To this day, she can’t lift her arms normally.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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It's not just the decision to give public money and public data to a sworn enemy of everything we stand for, appalling though that is. It's also the secrecy and illegal shutting out of any competition. What does Palantir have on Streeting and Starmer - and did Mandelson give it to them?
Calls to halt UK Palantir contracts grow amid ‘lack of transparency’ over deals
Opposition MPs urge Labour to pause public contracts with the US tech firm after attempts to examine deals blocked
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:46 AM
It's not just the decision to give public money and public data to a sworn enemy of everything we stand for, appalling though that is. It's also the secrecy and illegal shutting out of any competition. What does Palantir have on Streeting and Starmer - and did Mandelson give it to them?
Petition to sign, if you so wish:
Merlin, who operate theme parks such as Alton Towers, apparently decided that autistic and ADHD people don't count as having real needs, and are no longer eligible for their usual ride passes if they find queues impossible.
What?!
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c.org/4wjnPYRCPK
Merlin, who operate theme parks such as Alton Towers, apparently decided that autistic and ADHD people don't count as having real needs, and are no longer eligible for their usual ride passes if they find queues impossible.
What?!
Please share.
c.org/4wjnPYRCPK
Sign the Petition
Hidden Disabilities Still Need Support: Change The Ride Access Pass System Immediately
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February 6, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Petition to sign, if you so wish:
Merlin, who operate theme parks such as Alton Towers, apparently decided that autistic and ADHD people don't count as having real needs, and are no longer eligible for their usual ride passes if they find queues impossible.
What?!
Please share.
c.org/4wjnPYRCPK
Merlin, who operate theme parks such as Alton Towers, apparently decided that autistic and ADHD people don't count as having real needs, and are no longer eligible for their usual ride passes if they find queues impossible.
What?!
Please share.
c.org/4wjnPYRCPK
Government: "Hey yes, we really care about the safety of children!"
Also seemingly the Government: "What, this senior figure we sent as our Ambassador is close friends with a convicted child trafficker and known predator? No problem at all! Unless people find out..."
Make it make sense 🤔.
Also seemingly the Government: "What, this senior figure we sent as our Ambassador is close friends with a convicted child trafficker and known predator? No problem at all! Unless people find out..."
Make it make sense 🤔.
February 5, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Government: "Hey yes, we really care about the safety of children!"
Also seemingly the Government: "What, this senior figure we sent as our Ambassador is close friends with a convicted child trafficker and known predator? No problem at all! Unless people find out..."
Make it make sense 🤔.
Also seemingly the Government: "What, this senior figure we sent as our Ambassador is close friends with a convicted child trafficker and known predator? No problem at all! Unless people find out..."
Make it make sense 🤔.