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AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · 6d

Happening this evening! Do join us.

AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · Sep 10

AutAngels Online Events are back! On Monday 6th October at 6:30pm, Laura Hellfeld and Scott Neilson will be talking to us about their new book, Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People. If you would like to join us, get your ticket now at www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-s...

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AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · 10d

Coming up next Monday at 18:30, Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People, a new online event. Further details and booking here: www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-s...
Do join us!

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AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · 20d

Come and meet some of the Autangel team at Reading uni freshers fair, you can find us on the Whiteknights campus, in the large tent near the student union. See you there!

AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · Sep 10

AutAngels Online Events are back! On Monday 6th October at 6:30pm, Laura Hellfeld and Scott Neilson will be talking to us about their new book, Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People. If you would like to join us, get your ticket now at www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-s...

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AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · Jun 7

Mixed feelings at our allotment today, delighted to see poppies but disappointed courgette had been comprehensively destroyed in 2 days

sad looking plant with one leaf left and stems that previously had leaves eaten

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David Gray-Hammond (He/Him) @emergentdivergence.com · Jun 6

🚨 Adults over 25 are being cut off from ADHD assessments in Coventry & Warwickshire. This isn't just bad policy—it's systemic abandonment.

Read why this matters, and why we must resist:
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/abandoned-...

#NeurodivergentRights #ADHD #AuDHD #NHS #ActuallyAutistic

Abandoned at 25: The Quiet Ejection of Adults from ADHD Services

Services in Coventry and Warwickshire Will No Longer Refer Adults Over 25

www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk

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AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · Jun 6

This is extremely disappointing, Equality and Human Rights commissioner seemingly unaware that Trans rights are Human rights. Could have come from Orwell's 1984 doublespeak.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

EHRC commissioner calls for trans people to accept reduced rights

Akua Reindorf said law never permitted self-ID, but trans campaigners call remarks ‘profoundly unhelpful’

www.theguardian.com

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

“Neurodivergent people are more likely to have experienced trauma, including chronic invalidation, that can have a lasting impact. This is why it is vital to be trauma-informed while also being neurodiversity affirming.” From The Chronically Resilient OT:

www.chronicresilienceot.com/blog/neurodi...

Neurodiversity Affirming Practice for Mental Health — Chronic Resilience

An overview of neurodiversity affirming practice for mental health, what this means, what this looks like and some resources for continued learning and reflection.

www.chronicresilienceot.com

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Dan Poole @danpoole.bsky.social · Jun 3

Next week @beatrixbird.bsky.social and I will be presenting b2b for Cafe Autistique at the Contact Theatre in Manchester. Talking research on attention,distraction and monotropism

Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · May 21

Join us @contactmcr.bsky.social for Café Autistique on 11 June 5.30-8.30pm! Elizaveta shares autistic adults' views on early #autism #interventions; Dr Daniel Poole explores #ADHD, #autistic & #neurotypical distraction & Beatrix Butnicu discusses #monotropism www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cafe-autis...

Café Autistíque - 11th June 2025

A space where autism researchers can discuss their recent work with the public. In an inclusive space with tea and biscuits.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · Jun 3

Thanks so much for doing this work, its so valuable.

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AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · Jun 3

Met today with the "Partner & Community Liaison Coordinator" at John Lewis Reading and she was very supportive and offered us the opportunity to have a stand in the shop for a day, so you might see us there.

AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · Jun 3

Is true Ann, we were actually wondering how you find the time to go through all the stuff and then generously share relevant stuff.

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AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · Jun 3

great thread from @annmemmott.bsky.social who was mentioned in our staff meeting today for her amazing ability to cover #autism research.

Ann Memmott @annmemmott.bsky.social · Jun 2

acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... Fabulous new research by this team, looking at what on earth is being measured when teams say they want to stop 'problem behaviour' in autistic young people using Early Interventions (ABA, NDBI, etc etc).
I'll discuss very briefly here../

<em>Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry</em> | ACAMH Pediatric Journal | Wiley Online Library

Background Some autistic children exhibit behavior that caregivers, clinicians, and researchers consider problematic. However, there is little consensus about the types of behaviors that should be t...

acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · Jun 2

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AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · Jun 2

Red things at/from our allotment today strawberries and poppies

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.bsky.social · Apr 16

The Supreme Court ignored trans voices, harming trans people – and the fairness of its ruling.

I’m ashamed of what our law has become, says @jolyonmaugham.bsky.social 💬
goodlaw.social/83qa

The Supreme Court ignored trans voices. I’m ashamed of what our law has become | Good Law Project

The Supreme Court’s decision to exclude trans voices has harmed trans people – and harmed the fairness of their ruling.

goodlaw.social

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Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · Apr 16

Having excluded all trans people from proceedings before it, the Supreme Court decides in favour of For Some Women Scotland.

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AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · Apr 16

We are starting our introduction chats for our 10-week Wokingham Exploring Being Autistic programme and there are a few spaces available. Contact Jess via email or fill out this survey (s.surveyplanet.com/vqj5474k) if you are an autistic adult (no diagnosis required) and are interested.

Our Exploring Being Autistic programme is coming to Wokingham in May 2025. Spaces available for autistic adults who want to learn more about themselves and meet other autistic people. Contact Jess at engagement@autangel.org.uk by Monday 20th April 2025.

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AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · Apr 15

We are recommeding this talk to our members. It is wonderful to see someone combining authenticity, integrity and professionalism with being openly autistic. Moving and inspiring.

Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social · Apr 14

Autistic kids need opportunities to grow up confidently autistic, not steeped in shame. This shame is imposed on us by societal messages that we're broken & defective - as autistic adults, we need to discuss it openly, so we can choose to find a pathway out of shame
www.linkedin.com/posts/mary-d...

Insights from Autistic Psychiatrists: Leveraging Insider Perspectives to… | Mary Doherty | 10 comments

This is a talk I gave in late November last year. I haven't shared it before now, for the same reason I hadn't shared my PhD thesis. The talk I was due to give at the Royal College of Psychiat...

www.linkedin.com

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AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · Apr 9

Do you live in Wokingham and are autistic or think you might be?
AutAngel is running an Exploring Being Autistic programme in Wokingham.
If you are aged 18 or above and want to find out more, please complete this survey before 20th April 2025 and we will be in touch: s.surveyplanet.com/vqj5474k

Are you 18 or over and autistic (or think you might be)?
Exploring Being Autistic
is a 10-week autistic-led programme, 2 hours per session
This is a chance to meet other autistic people and explore what autism means for you, and build upon self-compassion by identifying strengths and mitigating challenges.
Starting in May 2025
Free at the point of service: Donations requested but not required
Please contact Jess at engagement@autangel.org.uk by Monday 20th April 2025

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AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · Apr 2

We will be having a stall at the Wokingham Autism Awareness Day event this afternoon. It is a free event and all are welcome. There will be lots of information stalls and various workshops throughout the day. You can book your free ticket at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/send-voices-...

Wokingham World Autism Awareness Day
Date: Wednesday 2nd April
Time: 2-7pm
Location: The Oakwood Centre, Woodley, RG5 4JZ

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Caroline Hearst @autismmatters.bsky.social · Mar 24

There has been a lot of publicity about The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O'Sullivan, she argues that there is over-diagnosis of autism. I think there is over-medicalisation which is what is driving diagnosis where identification should suffice.

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AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · Mar 17

One week to go until our next online event on Monday 24th March at 6:30pm. This is part 2 of Jodie Isitt's Circle of Co-Regulation webinar. @thenurturepro.bsky.social
If you would like to watch part 1, please email [email protected]

www.eventbrite.com/e/1251814213...

The Circle of Co-Regulation: Part 2 with Jodie Isitt

A follow-on from the Nurturing CCC Programme with Jodie Isiit.

www.eventbrite.com

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AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · Mar 17

One week to go until our next online event on Monday 24th March at 6:30pm. This is part 2 of Jodie Isitt's Circle of Co-Regulation webinar. @thenurturepro.bsky.social
If you would like to watch part 1, please email [email protected]

www.eventbrite.com/e/1251814213...

The Circle of Co-Regulation: Part 2 with Jodie Isitt

A follow-on from the Nurturing CCC Programme with Jodie Isiit.

www.eventbrite.com

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AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social · Feb 26

Monday 24th March 6:30-7:30pm
Come along for Part 2 of Jodie Isitt's webinar: The Circle of Co-Regulation. Her first session was wonderfully insightful, informative and honest. To request Part 1, please email [email protected]. @thenurturepro.bsky.social

www.eventbrite.com/e/1251814213...

The Circle of Co-Regulation: Part 2 with Jodie Isitt

A follow-on from the Nurturing CCC Programme with Jodie Isiit.

www.eventbrite.com

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