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Louisa Man
@drlouisalyman.bsky.social
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Psychologist and postdoctoral researcher Researching masking/camouflaging in autism and co-designed programs Views are mine
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Louisa Man @drlouisalyman.bsky.social · May 20
Interested in a study to help us understand coping strategies in autism, ADHD, Learning Disability, Social Anxiety, Depression, and Tic Disorder? 🧵 👇

For more information about this study: www.azrieli-anc.com/coping-study...
Study poster
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Katie @looktogod.bsky.social · 4d
I Love Hue

The game has spreads of colors across hue steps and then mixes them all up. The game is to get them all back in order in the least steps possible.
Start screen of I ❤️ HUE With the top half of the screen pixeled into a 5x6 grid shifting from orange to dark blue along the left to right top and yellow to light blue along the bottom and each color step in between. 2 pixels are switched in the dark top right and light bottom left in very clear contrast.
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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 4d
All about apps: what are your current (ad-free) puzzle and/or soothing art or flow apps?
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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 8d
The experiences of autistic people with intersecting marginalized identities—especially Black autistic adults—"remain underexplored in research, contributing to a limited understanding of stigma’s impact across diverse communities." @desirjones.bsky.social et al:

www.liebertpub.com/doi/epub/10....
www.liebertpub.com
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Centre for Research in Autism and Education @craeioe.bsky.social · 14d
#CRAEresearchSummaries
Disclosing an autism diagnosis improves ratings of candidate performance in employment interviews
Disclosing an autism diagnosis improves ratings of candidate performance in employment interviews
Deciding when or whether to disclose an Autism diagnosis in the workplace is often a challenging decision. This study suggests that disclosing during the interview process may enhance employment pr…
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Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 16d
Save money. Get a library card. That little piece of plastic in your wallet is more powerful than you think! Already have a library card? Share this with someone you care about. 📚❤️ oaklandlibrary.org/blogs/post/s...
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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 15d
Neurodiversity is looking for a new editor!

The deadline for expressions of interest is 5 October 2025.

Full details are here journals.sagepub.com...
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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 17d
Things today's White House autism announcement did not do:

-Discuss strategies to increase supports and services for autistic people/families
-Highlight why autistic people and families deserve respect, not pity or fear
-Endorse one speck of autism research that is not dangerous pseudoscience
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Candice Chi-Hang Cheung, Ph.D. @candicecheung.bsky.social · 22d
#Autism #researchers, members of International Society for Autism Research, Autism Science Foundation, APA, NIH and all NGOs for the study of #autism #research, please check out this excellent clinical position at Autism Research Centre at Cambridge University.

#autism #clinical #positions
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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 21d
Contextual factors influencing neuro-affirming practice: Identifying what helps or hinders implementation in health and social care
Contextual factors influencing neuro-affirming practice: Identifying what helps or hinders implementation in health and social care - Anna Gray, Donald Maciver, Eleanor Curnow, Lorna Johnston, Marion Rutherford, 2025
There has been limited research to date into contextual factors hindering or supporting the successful implementation of neuro-affirming practice in support for Autistic and otherwise neurodivergen...
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Louisa Man @drlouisalyman.bsky.social · 22d
Scientist confession: I actually deeply love reviewing papers 👀
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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 22d
Become a Peer Reviewer...

💡 Understand more about the editorial process
📄 Keep up to date with new research in your field
🤝 Share your expertise to support fellow researchers

Find out more 🔗 https://cup.org/3VgJhuz

#PeerReviewWeek #ResearchIntegrity
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Cognitive Science Society @cogscisociety.bsky.social · Sep 2
The CogSci Society invites you to compete in this year's #CogSciMindChallenge

🎬 Your Mission: create a captivating 5-minute video that answers the question:
"How do different minds learn language, if at all?”

Deadline for submission: October 17 📅

cognitivesciencesociety.org/cogsci-mind-...
Graphic for the CogSci Mind Challenge 2025. Text reads: “How do different minds learn language, if at all? Create an engaging video addressing this question for a chance to win $1,000.” Below the text is a large green button that says: “Visit the website to learn more.” On the right side, there is a hexagon-shaped logo with the words “CogSci Mind Challenge 2025” and an illustration of a brain. Graphic for the CogSci Mind Challenge 2025. Text reads: “How do different minds learn language, if at all? Create an engaging video addressing this question for a chance to win $1,000.” Below the text is a large green button that says: “Visit the website to learn more.” On the right side, there is a hexagon-shaped logo with the words “CogSci Mind Challenge 2025” and an illustration of a brain.
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aslynn's tremendous 'tism horror show 👻 🎃 @audhd-psychnp.com · Aug 17
“It Doesn’t Really Work for Me”: Participants reported that standard sleep interventions often feel ineffective, reporting that conventional advice or CBT-I may lack relevance to autistic needs

Mmm yep that checks out #AutRes
Experiences of and treatment preferences for insomnia in autistic adults: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis | ESRS
The study led by Dr. Gardani explored the experiences and treatment preferences for insomnia among autistic* adults, employing qualitative methodology to get
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Louisa Man @drlouisalyman.bsky.social · Jul 29
Here's the link to the brief original paper!
www.cmaj.ca/content/197/...

CPD credits for physicians are available.
A full appendix with digital resources is also available here: www.cmaj.ca/content/197/...

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Louisa Man @drlouisalyman.bsky.social · Jul 29
5) Intersectionality

Avoiding stereotypes and disbelief statements
Asking about lived experiences
Engaging in ongoing learning about autism

Autism can look different for everyone!

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Louisa Man @drlouisalyman.bsky.social · Jul 29
4) Predictability

Detailing procedure steps
Offering visuals for procedure steps
Accommodating longer processing times

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Louisa Man @drlouisalyman.bsky.social · Jul 29
3) Communication

Reducing open-ended questions
Avoiding metaphors
Adjusting assumptions about body language
Considering alternative communication

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Louisa Man @drlouisalyman.bsky.social · Jul 29
2) Sensory profiles

Reducing bright lighting, providing quiet spaces, avoiding scents
Considering different (therapeutic or adverse) responses to medications
Assessing pain using multiple modalities

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Louisa Man @drlouisalyman.bsky.social · Jul 29
1) Accessibility
Offering online booking
Offering virtual or phone consultations
Proactive screening for common co-existing conditions

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Louisa Man @drlouisalyman.bsky.social · Jul 29
Excited to share visualizations of our newest paper (with Adeline Lacroix and @mengchuanlai.bsky.social)

compiling recommendations for physicians & clinicians supporting autistic adults in their care.

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Louisa Man @drlouisalyman.bsky.social · Jul 18
A super quick read with five action oriented points !!

Ps, possible CPD/mainpro+ credits for physicians as well.

Perfect for physicians supporting autistic individuals in their practice
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Meng-Chuan Lai @mengchuanlai.bsky.social · Jul 18
Excited to share this @cmaj.ca "Practice: Five Ways to Support..." KT piece led by two brilliant @camhnews.bsky.social post-docs @drlouisalyman.bsky.social & Adeline Lacroix on how providers can support #autistic individuals receiving health care. www.cmaj.ca/content/197/...
Autistic patients
Accessibility adaptations like online booking and virtual consultations can reduce care avoidance observed in autistic people. Access to accurate diagnoses and better health outcomes can be supported ...
www.cmaj.ca
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Louisa Man @drlouisalyman.bsky.social · Jul 18
Thank you !!
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Meng-Chuan Lai @mengchuanlai.bsky.social · Jul 18
Excited to share this @cmaj.ca "Practice: Five Ways to Support..." KT piece led by two brilliant @camhnews.bsky.social post-docs @drlouisalyman.bsky.social & Adeline Lacroix on how providers can support #autistic individuals receiving health care. www.cmaj.ca/content/197/...
Autistic patients
Accessibility adaptations like online booking and virtual consultations can reduce care avoidance observed in autistic people. Access to accurate diagnoses and better health outcomes can be supported ...
www.cmaj.ca
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Molly Pascoe - they/them 🏳️‍🌈 @mollypascoe67.bsky.social · Jul 8
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Steven @oldehippiedude.bsky.social · Jul 3
Sunrise in the Ortiz Mountains
Cerrillos, New Mexico 7/3/25
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Louisa Man @drlouisalyman.bsky.social · Jun 30
For more info: www.azrieli-anc.com/coping-study...

Hashtags: #Autism #MentalHealth #Neurodiversity #ADHD #LearningDisability #TicDisorder #masking #camouflaging
Coping Study Flyer (Adult Informant survey) (copy 01)
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