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Louisa Man
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Psychologist and postdoctoral researcher
Researching masking/camouflaging in autism and co-designed programs
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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
Reposted by Louisa Man
thinkingautism.com
Want to help with autism research? The Social Experiences of Loneliness of Autistic Adults (SELA) Project at the AJ Drexel Autism Institute is forming a Community Council of autistic adults (ages 18–35) to help guide a 5-year study on loneliness and social connection. Info in flyer and alt-text.
Flyer with text reading, “Calling Autistic Adults! “Want to help shape research on loneliness for autistic young adults? “We invite autistic adults (ages 18-35) to join our Community Council on a 5-year research study on how big life changes affect loneliness for autistic young adults. “Community Council members will partner with researchers to make sure that all parts of the research reflect the experiences, priorities, and needs of the autistic community. “We hope this research will lead to a better understanding of loneliness and help create better supports. “• Community partners meet regularly and are paid for their time. “• No prior research experience is needed. “• Your lived experience and perspective are what matter most, and all voices are valued. “For more info or to apply, email kc3673@drexel.edu”
November 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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looktogod.bsky.social
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.
October 6, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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thinkingautism.com
All about apps: what are your current (ad-free) puzzle and/or soothing art or flow apps?
October 6, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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thinkingautism.com
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
October 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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craeioe.bsky.social
#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…
crae.ioe.ac.uk
September 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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oaklibrary.bsky.social
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...
September 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Reposted by Louisa Man
journalautism.bsky.social
Neurodiversity is looking for a new editor!

The deadline for expressions of interest is 5 October 2025.

Full details are here journals.sagepub.com...
September 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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thinkingautism.com
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
September 23, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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candicecheung.bsky.social
#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
September 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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journalautism.bsky.social
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...
journals.sagepub.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
drlouisalyman.bsky.social
Scientist confession: I actually deeply love reviewing papers 👀
universitypress.cambridge.org Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · Sep 17
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
September 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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cogscisociety.bsky.social
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.
September 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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audhd-psychnp.com
“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
esrs.eu
August 17, 2025 at 4:02 AM
drlouisalyman.bsky.social
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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July 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
drlouisalyman.bsky.social
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
July 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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mengchuanlai.bsky.social
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
July 18, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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mollypascoe67.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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oldehippiedude.bsky.social
Sunrise in the Ortiz Mountains
Cerrillos, New Mexico 7/3/25
July 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM
drlouisalyman.bsky.social
Are you a clinician supporting neurodivergent clients and/or clients with mental health needs? We want to hear your thoughts! Link below.
June 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
drlouisalyman.bsky.social
It was a pleasure to present at the final Grand Rounds before the summer today with Drs. Desarkar and Fernandes!
June 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Reposted by Louisa Man
astrokatie.com
Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
June 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
drlouisalyman.bsky.social
Recruitment in progress !
#autism
drlouisalyman.bsky.social 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
June 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Reposted by Louisa Man
digitallifeline.bsky.social
Please share!

Did your organisation support people with #LearningDisabilities to get set up with free tablets through the #DigitalLifelineFund in 2021? We want to hear from you!

#LearningDisabilityWeek #AcademicSky #AutRes #Survey #SocialResearch #DigitalInclusion #DigitalLifeline
Do you know someone with a learning disability who got a tablet in 2021 through the Digital Lifeline Fund? They could win up to £100 for telling us about their experiences (with multiple chances to win!) and your organisation will get a thank-you payment for connecting us with them. E-mail us: digitallifeline@mmu.ac.uk for more
June 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
drlouisalyman.bsky.social
Recruitment in progress !
All reshares appreciated !
#tourettessyndrome
drlouisalyman.bsky.social 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
June 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Reposted by Louisa Man
tomgauld.bsky.social
My cartoon for this week’s @newscientist.com
A six panel cartoon. Panel one: Title: Learn to read with Physics Lesson One: two and three-letter words (image of a smiling book and particle) Panel two: A friendly scientist enters a colourful lab carryinh a coiffee and papers. Text: The Doc is in the lab. Panel three: She has put on eye protectors and started a machine Text: She put on the ion ray. Panel four: The machine has caused a small fire. She looks aghast. Text: Pop! The ray lit the gas. Panel five: She runs from the burning lab Text: The lab is too hot! Panel six: She sits on the grass. In the background the ruins of the lab smoulder. Text: The Doc is sad.
June 8, 2025 at 8:17 AM