David Gray-Hammond (He/Him)
@emergentdivergence.com
Independent Researcher focused on autism and substance use, neuroqueer theory, reframing neurofuturism, and systemic oppression.
Author with enough neurodivergent labels to make the system nervous.
Apostate of Normativity.
Author with enough neurodivergent labels to make the system nervous.
Apostate of Normativity.
The first proper blog on my new side project "Glass Half Interesting". This new blog website looks at sober living and will include reviews of alcohol free drinking alternatives.
glasshalfinteresting.substack.com/p/why-people...
#Sober #SoberLiving #SoberCurious #SoberLife #SobrietyJourney
glasshalfinteresting.substack.com/p/why-people...
#Sober #SoberLiving #SoberCurious #SoberLife #SobrietyJourney
Why People Choose a Sober Lifestyle
Not a confession. Not a punishment. Just a choice.
glasshalfinteresting.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:27 AM
The first proper blog on my new side project "Glass Half Interesting". This new blog website looks at sober living and will include reviews of alcohol free drinking alternatives.
glasshalfinteresting.substack.com/p/why-people...
#Sober #SoberLiving #SoberCurious #SoberLife #SobrietyJourney
glasshalfinteresting.substack.com/p/why-people...
#Sober #SoberLiving #SoberCurious #SoberLife #SobrietyJourney
I am starting a side project blogging about sober living and alcohol free drinking alternatives. If you would.like to subscribe to it, you can do so here
glasshalfinteresting.substack.com?r=2anro9&utm...
#SoberCurious #SoberCommunity #SoberLiving #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD
glasshalfinteresting.substack.com?r=2anro9&utm...
#SoberCurious #SoberCommunity #SoberLiving #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD
would.like
January 11, 2026 at 2:17 PM
I am starting a side project blogging about sober living and alcohol free drinking alternatives. If you would.like to subscribe to it, you can do so here
glasshalfinteresting.substack.com?r=2anro9&utm...
#SoberCurious #SoberCommunity #SoberLiving #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD
glasshalfinteresting.substack.com?r=2anro9&utm...
#SoberCurious #SoberCommunity #SoberLiving #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD
New Meta-Analysis Supports Autism-Psychosis Overlap
A new meta-analyses has found a significant overlap between autism and psychosis. What does this research mean and what further work is needed?
A new meta-analyses has found a significant overlap between autism and psychosis. What does this research mean and what further work is needed?
New Meta-Analysis Supports Autism-Psychosis Overlap
A new meta-analyses has found a significant overlap between autism and psychosis. What does this research mean and what further work is needed?
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 11:59 AM
New Meta-Analysis Supports Autism-Psychosis Overlap
A new meta-analyses has found a significant overlap between autism and psychosis. What does this research mean and what further work is needed?
A new meta-analyses has found a significant overlap between autism and psychosis. What does this research mean and what further work is needed?
Here is a history of Autism that I wrote based on the first session of Embracing Our Autistic Selves
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/10/h...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #AutisticCommunity #AutisticIdentity
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/10/h...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #AutisticCommunity #AutisticIdentity
A History Of Autism - DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy
An exploration of the history of autism from it's earliest framings through to our contemporary struggle for Autistic liberation.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Here is a history of Autism that I wrote based on the first session of Embracing Our Autistic Selves
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/10/h...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #AutisticCommunity #AutisticIdentity
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/10/h...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #AutisticCommunity #AutisticIdentity
Really excited about this!
I am excited to announce a new book and course will soon be available from myself and @emergentdivergence.com
Re-Storying Autism. A Framework For Families, Parents and Carers: Reimagining Support For Autistic People
More updates coming soon!
Re-Storying Autism. A Framework For Families, Parents and Carers: Reimagining Support For Autistic People
More updates coming soon!
January 10, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Really excited about this!
A History Of Autism
An exploration of autism's history from it's earliest framings through to our contemporary struggle for Autistic liberation.
An exploration of autism's history from it's earliest framings through to our contemporary struggle for Autistic liberation.
A History Of Autism
An exploration of autism's history from it's earliest framings through to our contemporary struggle for Autistic liberation.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 4:28 PM
A History Of Autism
An exploration of autism's history from it's earliest framings through to our contemporary struggle for Autistic liberation.
An exploration of autism's history from it's earliest framings through to our contemporary struggle for Autistic liberation.
Reposted by David Gray-Hammond (He/Him)
Fabulous discussion in tonight's Embracing Our Autistic Selves course with @emergentdivergence.com
About: history of autism & what that means today for our Autistic identity moving forwards.
Join us next week if you are free Wed 6-7.30pm
(recording available)
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
About: history of autism & what that means today for our Autistic identity moving forwards.
Join us next week if you are free Wed 6-7.30pm
(recording available)
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
Embracing Our Autistic Selves
The aim of this course is to help you challenge internalised ableism, and create tools and opportunities to embrace your Autistic identity.
events.humanitix.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Fabulous discussion in tonight's Embracing Our Autistic Selves course with @emergentdivergence.com
About: history of autism & what that means today for our Autistic identity moving forwards.
Join us next week if you are free Wed 6-7.30pm
(recording available)
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
About: history of autism & what that means today for our Autistic identity moving forwards.
Join us next week if you are free Wed 6-7.30pm
(recording available)
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
Everything you need to know from community building, to campaigning, to podcasts!
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/08/a...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #ADHD #AuDHD #neurodiversity #neurodivergent
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/08/a...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #ADHD #AuDHD #neurodiversity #neurodivergent
January At DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy - DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy
Everything you need to know about January at DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Everything you need to know from community building, to campaigning, to podcasts!
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/08/a...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #ADHD #AuDHD #neurodiversity #neurodivergent
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/08/a...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #ADHD #AuDHD #neurodiversity #neurodivergent
January At DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy
Everything you need to know about January at DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy.
Everything you need to know about January at DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy.
January At DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy
Everything you need to know about January at DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 5:38 PM
January At DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy
Everything you need to know about January at DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy.
Everything you need to know about January at DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy.
Understanding Autism: Am I Autistic?
An article considering how to answer a common question "am I Autistic?" from the lens of an Autistic adult.
An article considering how to answer a common question "am I Autistic?" from the lens of an Autistic adult.
Understanding Autism: Am I Autistic?
An article considering how to answer a common question "am I Autistic?" from the lens of an Autistic adult.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Understanding Autism: Am I Autistic?
An article considering how to answer a common question "am I Autistic?" from the lens of an Autistic adult.
An article considering how to answer a common question "am I Autistic?" from the lens of an Autistic adult.
Reposted by David Gray-Hammond (He/Him)
@emergentdivergence.com 's new course starts on January 7th, if you haven't signed up yet, there is still time!
I am looking forward to facilitating these sessions.
More info here
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
I am looking forward to facilitating these sessions.
More info here
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
Embracing Our Autistic Selves
The aim of this course is to help you challenge internalised ableism, and create tools and opportunities to embrace your Autistic identity.
events.humanitix.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:10 AM
@emergentdivergence.com 's new course starts on January 7th, if you haven't signed up yet, there is still time!
I am looking forward to facilitating these sessions.
More info here
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
I am looking forward to facilitating these sessions.
More info here
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
Reposted by David Gray-Hammond (He/Him)
A wonderful peer support session in Neurohub today with @emergentdivergence.com & everyone!
What a great discussion about the fluidity of being Autistic, the value of community support & neuroqueering.
We meet every monday 12.30-1.30 UK time.
More info:
autisticrealms.com/join-neurohu...
What a great discussion about the fluidity of being Autistic, the value of community support & neuroqueering.
We meet every monday 12.30-1.30 UK time.
More info:
autisticrealms.com/join-neurohu...
Join NeuroHub Community Space | Autistic Realms
Join me & David Gray-Hammond in our new community NeuroHub. Access to exclusive webinars, resources and space to connect with others! Hope to see some o ...
autisticrealms.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:58 PM
A wonderful peer support session in Neurohub today with @emergentdivergence.com & everyone!
What a great discussion about the fluidity of being Autistic, the value of community support & neuroqueering.
We meet every monday 12.30-1.30 UK time.
More info:
autisticrealms.com/join-neurohu...
What a great discussion about the fluidity of being Autistic, the value of community support & neuroqueering.
We meet every monday 12.30-1.30 UK time.
More info:
autisticrealms.com/join-neurohu...
Please note that for some people it is showing that the course lasts until 11pm UK time. This is an error and in fact it runs 6pm to 7.30pm UK time
@emergentdivergence.com 's new course starts on January 7th, if you haven't signed up yet, there is still time!
I am looking forward to facilitating these sessions.
More info here
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
I am looking forward to facilitating these sessions.
More info here
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
Embracing Our Autistic Selves
The aim of this course is to help you challenge internalised ableism, and create tools and opportunities to embrace your Autistic identity.
events.humanitix.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Please note that for some people it is showing that the course lasts until 11pm UK time. This is an error and in fact it runs 6pm to 7.30pm UK time
Our growing NeuroHub community has really helped me continue to develop this concept and I am really pleased to share with you my thoughts in this topic as they are so far.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/02/a...
#ActuallyAutistic #EcosystemicModel #autism #Autistic #MentalHealth #AuDHD
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/02/a...
#ActuallyAutistic #EcosystemicModel #autism #Autistic #MentalHealth #AuDHD
Understanding Autism: The Ecosystemic Model Of Distress - DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy
Building on Luke Beardon's golden equation of 'autism + environment = outcome' this article proposes that distress and mental health problems are generated by the human ecosystem, highlighting that to...
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Our growing NeuroHub community has really helped me continue to develop this concept and I am really pleased to share with you my thoughts in this topic as they are so far.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/02/a...
#ActuallyAutistic #EcosystemicModel #autism #Autistic #MentalHealth #AuDHD
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/02/a...
#ActuallyAutistic #EcosystemicModel #autism #Autistic #MentalHealth #AuDHD
Understanding Autism: The Ecosystemic Model Of Distress
Building on Luke Beardon's golden equation of 'autism + environment = outcome' this article proposes that distress and mental health problems are generated by the human ecosystem, highlighting that to improve the wellbeing of Autistic people…
Building on Luke Beardon's golden equation of 'autism + environment = outcome' this article proposes that distress and mental health problems are generated by the human ecosystem, highlighting that to improve the wellbeing of Autistic people…
Understanding Autism: The Ecosystemic Model Of Distress
Building on Luke Beardon's golden equation of 'autism + environment = outcome' this article proposes that distress and mental health problems are generated by the human ecosystem, highlighting that to improve the wellbeing of Autistic people we must take an approach of ecological conservation to make the ecosystem sustainable and safe for all people.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Understanding Autism: The Ecosystemic Model Of Distress
Building on Luke Beardon's golden equation of 'autism + environment = outcome' this article proposes that distress and mental health problems are generated by the human ecosystem, highlighting that to improve the wellbeing of Autistic people…
Building on Luke Beardon's golden equation of 'autism + environment = outcome' this article proposes that distress and mental health problems are generated by the human ecosystem, highlighting that to improve the wellbeing of Autistic people…
Reposted by David Gray-Hammond (He/Him)
New glossary page: Moral Injury
With discussion on the intersection of burnout + compassion fatigue + moral injury in education.
stimpunks.org/glossary/mor...
With discussion on the intersection of burnout + compassion fatigue + moral injury in education.
stimpunks.org/glossary/mor...
Moral Injury
Moral injury is the profound distress experienced when individuals perpetrate, witness, or are complicit in actions that violate their deeply held moral values.
stimpunks.org
December 31, 2025 at 9:34 PM
New glossary page: Moral Injury
With discussion on the intersection of burnout + compassion fatigue + moral injury in education.
stimpunks.org/glossary/mor...
With discussion on the intersection of burnout + compassion fatigue + moral injury in education.
stimpunks.org/glossary/mor...
This is a potentially unpopular position to take publicly on the Internet, but I feel it needs saying.
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/why-right-...
#ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD #MentalHealth #Politics
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/why-right-...
#ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD #MentalHealth #Politics
Why Right-Wing Ideology Stalls Neurodiversity
Why The Neurodiversity Movement Needs To Be Political
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk
December 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This is a potentially unpopular position to take publicly on the Internet, but I feel it needs saying.
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/why-right-...
#ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD #MentalHealth #Politics
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/why-right-...
#ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD #MentalHealth #Politics
Here is my latest episode of Autistic Storytime With David!
In this I look at my experiences of neuronormativity in therapy.
What have been your experiences of therapy?
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/autistic-e...
#ActuallyAutistic #AskingAutistic #Autistic #autism #neurodiversity
In this I look at my experiences of neuronormativity in therapy.
What have been your experiences of therapy?
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/autistic-e...
#ActuallyAutistic #AskingAutistic #Autistic #autism #neurodiversity
Autistic Experiences Of Therapy
Listen now | Autistic Storytime With David
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk
December 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Here is my latest episode of Autistic Storytime With David!
In this I look at my experiences of neuronormativity in therapy.
What have been your experiences of therapy?
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/autistic-e...
#ActuallyAutistic #AskingAutistic #Autistic #autism #neurodiversity
In this I look at my experiences of neuronormativity in therapy.
What have been your experiences of therapy?
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/autistic-e...
#ActuallyAutistic #AskingAutistic #Autistic #autism #neurodiversity
Reposted by David Gray-Hammond (He/Him)
Thriving is a great word to capture the ultimate goal. Not just sober, but living a happy and productive life.
December 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Thriving is a great word to capture the ultimate goal. Not just sober, but living a happy and productive life.
The second installment of my new blog series. This one looks at The Double Empathy problem and how this helps us understand Autistic experience.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2025/12/21/a...
#DoubleEmpathyProblem #DoubleEmpathy #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #UnderstandingAutism
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2025/12/21/a...
#DoubleEmpathyProblem #DoubleEmpathy #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #UnderstandingAutism
Understanding Autism: The Double Empathy Problem - DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy
This second installment of Understanding Autism focuses on the double empathy problem and hpw differences in cultural experience create communication breakdown.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The second installment of my new blog series. This one looks at The Double Empathy problem and how this helps us understand Autistic experience.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2025/12/21/a...
#DoubleEmpathyProblem #DoubleEmpathy #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #UnderstandingAutism
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2025/12/21/a...
#DoubleEmpathyProblem #DoubleEmpathy #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #UnderstandingAutism
Some of the story of my journey, and a reflection on the year
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/from-addic...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #Addiction #MentalHealth
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/from-addic...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #Addiction #MentalHealth
From Addiction To Thriving
Reflecting On Another Year
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Some of the story of my journey, and a reflection on the year
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/from-addic...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #Addiction #MentalHealth
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/from-addic...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #Addiction #MentalHealth
Reposted by David Gray-Hammond (He/Him)
A new series exploring neuronormativity and mental health.
It's available to anyone who is a paid subscriber to my or David's Substack.
jadefarrington.substack.com
It's available to anyone who is a paid subscriber to my or David's Substack.
jadefarrington.substack.com
Here is a new series by myself and @jadefarrington.bsky.social that will be exploring neuronormativity in mental health care.
This is a paywalled article, I hope that people find value in it.
We started by interviewing each other.
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/normativit...
This is a paywalled article, I hope that people find value in it.
We started by interviewing each other.
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/normativit...
Normativity In Mind: A Beginning
Exploring The Relationship Between Mental Health Care And Neuronormativity
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 11:36 AM
A new series exploring neuronormativity and mental health.
It's available to anyone who is a paid subscriber to my or David's Substack.
jadefarrington.substack.com
It's available to anyone who is a paid subscriber to my or David's Substack.
jadefarrington.substack.com
A reminder that you can send me a tip to support my work to continue producing free and open access articles and resources. If you are in a position to do so, all support is appreciated. You can do this here-
pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q75TXWWE
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #Disabled #Disability
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#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #Disabled #Disability
pay.sumup.com
December 21, 2025 at 12:07 PM
A reminder that you can send me a tip to support my work to continue producing free and open access articles and resources. If you are in a position to do so, all support is appreciated. You can do this here-
pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q75TXWWE
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #Disabled #Disability
pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q75TXWWE
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #Disabled #Disability
Here is a new series by myself and @jadefarrington.bsky.social that will be exploring neuronormativity in mental health care.
This is a paywalled article, I hope that people find value in it.
We started by interviewing each other.
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/normativit...
This is a paywalled article, I hope that people find value in it.
We started by interviewing each other.
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/normativit...
Normativity In Mind: A Beginning
Exploring The Relationship Between Mental Health Care And Neuronormativity
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Here is a new series by myself and @jadefarrington.bsky.social that will be exploring neuronormativity in mental health care.
This is a paywalled article, I hope that people find value in it.
We started by interviewing each other.
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/normativit...
This is a paywalled article, I hope that people find value in it.
We started by interviewing each other.
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/normativit...
The first installment of "Understanding Autism", a blog series that will explore concepts from Autistic lived experience. First installment looks at the theory of monotropism.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2025/12/19/u...
#UnderstandingAutism #Monotropism #Monotropic #ActuallyAutistic #autism
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2025/12/19/u...
#UnderstandingAutism #Monotropism #Monotropic #ActuallyAutistic #autism
Understanding Autism: Monotropism - DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy
This first installment of the Understanding Autism series explores the theory of monotropism and what it actually means for Autistic people. This blog series will explore key concepts of Autistjc expe...
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The first installment of "Understanding Autism", a blog series that will explore concepts from Autistic lived experience. First installment looks at the theory of monotropism.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2025/12/19/u...
#UnderstandingAutism #Monotropism #Monotropic #ActuallyAutistic #autism
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2025/12/19/u...
#UnderstandingAutism #Monotropism #Monotropic #ActuallyAutistic #autism