Fungayi
@fungayi.bsky.social
PhD student at University of Birmingham exploring the experiences of Black autistic adults, particularly those from African backgrounds, in accessing and using autism services in the UK
Looking forward to the next three days
September 11, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Looking forward to the next three days
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Stop dragging an entire group of already-vulnerable disabled people into your political rhetoric. Lack of empathy isn’t autism, many of us are hyperempathetic to the point it almost hurts. What do you gain by spreading stigmatizing ideas like this? Just…leave us alone for the love of God.
March 20, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Stop dragging an entire group of already-vulnerable disabled people into your political rhetoric. Lack of empathy isn’t autism, many of us are hyperempathetic to the point it almost hurts. What do you gain by spreading stigmatizing ideas like this? Just…leave us alone for the love of God.
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In West Africa, traits like deep focus, sensory sensitivity, speech loops, and emotional intensity weren’t pathologized.
They were sacred.
Not diagnosed respected, and supported in community.
🔗 : lovettejallow.substack.com/p/neurodiver...
#Neurodivergence #BlackHistory #AutismAcceptance
They were sacred.
Not diagnosed respected, and supported in community.
🔗 : lovettejallow.substack.com/p/neurodiver...
#Neurodivergence #BlackHistory #AutismAcceptance
Neurodivergence in Ancient Africa: What History Forgot but Our Ancestors Knew
How West African societies embraced autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence as spiritual gifts and essential community roles—long before diagnosis existed. This essay reconnects Black neurodivergent readers...
lovettejallow.substack.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
In West Africa, traits like deep focus, sensory sensitivity, speech loops, and emotional intensity weren’t pathologized.
They were sacred.
Not diagnosed respected, and supported in community.
🔗 : lovettejallow.substack.com/p/neurodiver...
#Neurodivergence #BlackHistory #AutismAcceptance
They were sacred.
Not diagnosed respected, and supported in community.
🔗 : lovettejallow.substack.com/p/neurodiver...
#Neurodivergence #BlackHistory #AutismAcceptance
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Seasonal migration is common for many Yemeni people. Now, the country’s beekeepers have adopted the nomadic practice, toting their hives with them in pursuit of blooming flowers. It's a beautiful new twist on an age-old way of life that has helped bee populations recover & thrive.
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April 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Seasonal migration is common for many Yemeni people. Now, the country’s beekeepers have adopted the nomadic practice, toting their hives with them in pursuit of blooming flowers. It's a beautiful new twist on an age-old way of life that has helped bee populations recover & thrive.
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This is a useful new website on public loos, for autistic people, and many others. For example which ones have the dreaded-by-many 'airblade' hand dryers that sound like a jet engine taking off.
Got useful info on loos? Add it.
www.publictoiletinfo.org.uk?fbclid=IwY2x...
Do share.
Got useful info on loos? Add it.
www.publictoiletinfo.org.uk?fbclid=IwY2x...
Do share.
Public Toilet Info
Start searching for toilets here:
www.publictoiletinfo.org.uk
April 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This is a useful new website on public loos, for autistic people, and many others. For example which ones have the dreaded-by-many 'airblade' hand dryers that sound like a jet engine taking off.
Got useful info on loos? Add it.
www.publictoiletinfo.org.uk?fbclid=IwY2x...
Do share.
Got useful info on loos? Add it.
www.publictoiletinfo.org.uk?fbclid=IwY2x...
Do share.
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Birmingham looking beautiful today in the sunshine ☀️
Thank you to the research participants who took part in our #NoBarriersHere study workshop today, exploring the views and experiences of LGBTQ+ people from ethnically diverse backgrounds accessing palliative care and wider healthcare 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
Thank you to the research participants who took part in our #NoBarriersHere study workshop today, exploring the views and experiences of LGBTQ+ people from ethnically diverse backgrounds accessing palliative care and wider healthcare 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
April 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Birmingham looking beautiful today in the sunshine ☀️
Thank you to the research participants who took part in our #NoBarriersHere study workshop today, exploring the views and experiences of LGBTQ+ people from ethnically diverse backgrounds accessing palliative care and wider healthcare 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
Thank you to the research participants who took part in our #NoBarriersHere study workshop today, exploring the views and experiences of LGBTQ+ people from ethnically diverse backgrounds accessing palliative care and wider healthcare 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
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Lench's Close has been going strong since 1982, 43 years!
#halfamillenniumsworthofhistory#lenchsClose #Moseley #lenchs500
#halfamillenniumsworthofhistory#lenchsClose #Moseley #lenchs500
March 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Lench's Close has been going strong since 1982, 43 years!
#halfamillenniumsworthofhistory#lenchsClose #Moseley #lenchs500
#halfamillenniumsworthofhistory#lenchsClose #Moseley #lenchs500
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In 1995, the Duchess of Gloucester visited Tanner’s Close, to meet residents and staff and understand the work of the Trust.
#Lenchs500 #Brumsoldestcharity #halfamilleniumsworthofhistory
#Lenchs500 #Brumsoldestcharity #halfamilleniumsworthofhistory
March 20, 2025 at 9:31 AM
In 1995, the Duchess of Gloucester visited Tanner’s Close, to meet residents and staff and understand the work of the Trust.
#Lenchs500 #Brumsoldestcharity #halfamilleniumsworthofhistory
#Lenchs500 #Brumsoldestcharity #halfamilleniumsworthofhistory
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Really enjoyed presenting at the National Autism Congress in Amersfoort this week, sharing my work on best practices when talking to autistic children about their diagnosis. Huge thanks to Els Blijd-Hoogewys for inviting me 🥰
March 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Really enjoyed presenting at the National Autism Congress in Amersfoort this week, sharing my work on best practices when talking to autistic children about their diagnosis. Huge thanks to Els Blijd-Hoogewys for inviting me 🥰
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Did you know we are 251 years older than the United States! Now they didn't tell you that in Hamilton!
#Lenchs500 #Brumsoldestcharity #halfamilleniumsworthofhistory
#unitedstates #Hamilton
#Lenchs500 #Brumsoldestcharity #halfamilleniumsworthofhistory
#unitedstates #Hamilton
March 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Did you know we are 251 years older than the United States! Now they didn't tell you that in Hamilton!
#Lenchs500 #Brumsoldestcharity #halfamilleniumsworthofhistory
#unitedstates #Hamilton
#Lenchs500 #Brumsoldestcharity #halfamilleniumsworthofhistory
#unitedstates #Hamilton
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Re-reading through my thesis in advance of my viva (which is tomorrow?!) and, out of 112,000 words worth of sentences, I think these two might be my favourite:
February 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Re-reading through my thesis in advance of my viva (which is tomorrow?!) and, out of 112,000 words worth of sentences, I think these two might be my favourite:
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I really enjoyed speaking at several universities recently about the importance of supporting PhD candidates' mental health. And love that my art collaboration with @luciatypes.bsky.social has encouraged lots of discussion about reminders. What would you add to the list?
@thephdplace.bsky.social
@thephdplace.bsky.social
February 21, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I really enjoyed speaking at several universities recently about the importance of supporting PhD candidates' mental health. And love that my art collaboration with @luciatypes.bsky.social has encouraged lots of discussion about reminders. What would you add to the list?
@thephdplace.bsky.social
@thephdplace.bsky.social
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Really pleased to have been part of the team who authored this new article: 'Applied Principles for Inclusive Practice in Neurodevelopmental Research: A Selection and Report of Illustrative Case Studies'. Huge thanks to @cjcrompton.bsky.social & @suereviews.bsky.social for bringing us all together!
Applied Principles for Inclusive Practice in Neurodevelopmental Research: A Selection and Report of Illustrative Case Studies - Current Developmental Disorders Reports
Purpose of Review Inclusive research practices are important for neurodevelopmental studies, facilitating the involvement of community members throughout the research process. Highlighting this value,...
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February 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Really pleased to have been part of the team who authored this new article: 'Applied Principles for Inclusive Practice in Neurodevelopmental Research: A Selection and Report of Illustrative Case Studies'. Huge thanks to @cjcrompton.bsky.social & @suereviews.bsky.social for bringing us all together!
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Women with learning disabilities often do not go for cervical screening, so a health organisation worked with women to create an accessible video on the procedure. Vanica Patel reports communitylivingmagazine.com/film-for-wom...
Film for women’s health
Women with learning disabilities often do not go for cervical screening, so a health organisation worked with women to create an accessible video on the procedure. Vanica Patel reports
communitylivingmagazine.com
February 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Women with learning disabilities often do not go for cervical screening, so a health organisation worked with women to create an accessible video on the procedure. Vanica Patel reports communitylivingmagazine.com/film-for-wom...
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Submit your abstract for a conference paper, flash talk, or poster by 24th March
Our call for papers for the 2025 conference is now open!
The theme for this year is: (Extra)Ordinary Experiences? Approaching Everyday Lives In Social Science Research
For more information see:
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
@mgsesrcdtp.bsky.social
The theme for this year is: (Extra)Ordinary Experiences? Approaching Everyday Lives In Social Science Research
For more information see:
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
@mgsesrcdtp.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Submit your abstract for a conference paper, flash talk, or poster by 24th March
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Ramadan is just round the corner! 🌙
While we prepare for this blessed month, let's also consider the needs of those around us, including the Autistic Muslims.
Whether it's the transitions or sensory differences, the sleep disruption or community events, Ramadan can bring on some challenges.
While we prepare for this blessed month, let's also consider the needs of those around us, including the Autistic Muslims.
Whether it's the transitions or sensory differences, the sleep disruption or community events, Ramadan can bring on some challenges.
February 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Ramadan is just round the corner! 🌙
While we prepare for this blessed month, let's also consider the needs of those around us, including the Autistic Muslims.
Whether it's the transitions or sensory differences, the sleep disruption or community events, Ramadan can bring on some challenges.
While we prepare for this blessed month, let's also consider the needs of those around us, including the Autistic Muslims.
Whether it's the transitions or sensory differences, the sleep disruption or community events, Ramadan can bring on some challenges.
Having to do a timeline for my studies for the next few years is proving to be more challenging than I imagined! I hardly plan my days…
February 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Having to do a timeline for my studies for the next few years is proving to be more challenging than I imagined! I hardly plan my days…
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On the topic of conferences and friendly forums to present your research...
The Midlands Graduate School 2025 Conference has now opened its call for papers
More info here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
The Midlands Graduate School 2025 Conference has now opened its call for papers
More info here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
February 5, 2025 at 9:27 AM
On the topic of conferences and friendly forums to present your research...
The Midlands Graduate School 2025 Conference has now opened its call for papers
More info here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
The Midlands Graduate School 2025 Conference has now opened its call for papers
More info here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
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📍 Black communities often lack access to early diagnosis & accommodations.
5️⃣ This is why centering Black autistic experiences is necessary. Saying “all girls struggle” ignores the fact that not all struggles are created equal.
5️⃣ This is why centering Black autistic experiences is necessary. Saying “all girls struggle” ignores the fact that not all struggles are created equal.
February 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
📍 Black communities often lack access to early diagnosis & accommodations.
5️⃣ This is why centering Black autistic experiences is necessary. Saying “all girls struggle” ignores the fact that not all struggles are created equal.
5️⃣ This is why centering Black autistic experiences is necessary. Saying “all girls struggle” ignores the fact that not all struggles are created equal.
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4️⃣ For Black autistics, the barriers to diagnosis aren’t just gender-based they’re rooted in racism, classism, & cultural stigma.
📍 Black autistic kids are more likely to be labeled “defiant” instead of supported.
📍 Black autistic adults are less likely to be believed by medical professionals.
📍 Black autistic kids are more likely to be labeled “defiant” instead of supported.
📍 Black autistic adults are less likely to be believed by medical professionals.
February 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
4️⃣ For Black autistics, the barriers to diagnosis aren’t just gender-based they’re rooted in racism, classism, & cultural stigma.
📍 Black autistic kids are more likely to be labeled “defiant” instead of supported.
📍 Black autistic adults are less likely to be believed by medical professionals.
📍 Black autistic kids are more likely to be labeled “defiant” instead of supported.
📍 Black autistic adults are less likely to be believed by medical professionals.
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7️⃣ Black autistic voices deserve space without being derailed.
Instead of saying “all girls struggle,” try listening.
Instead of redirecting, try asking: “How do race and culture make this experience different?”
Because if we don’t talk about it, who will? youtu.be/a_UkJ5tJvGg?...
Instead of saying “all girls struggle,” try listening.
Instead of redirecting, try asking: “How do race and culture make this experience different?”
Because if we don’t talk about it, who will? youtu.be/a_UkJ5tJvGg?...
Autistic & Black? Why So Many of Us Were Misdiagnosed
YouTube video by Lovette Jallow
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February 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
7️⃣ Black autistic voices deserve space without being derailed.
Instead of saying “all girls struggle,” try listening.
Instead of redirecting, try asking: “How do race and culture make this experience different?”
Because if we don’t talk about it, who will? youtu.be/a_UkJ5tJvGg?...
Instead of saying “all girls struggle,” try listening.
Instead of redirecting, try asking: “How do race and culture make this experience different?”
Because if we don’t talk about it, who will? youtu.be/a_UkJ5tJvGg?...
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1️⃣ Black experiences are constantly redirected. Every time we try to discuss how Black autistic people experience misdiagnosis, masking, or medical neglect, someone jumps in with “Well, all girls struggle with this.”
But we aren’t all struggling in the same way. Let’s talk about it. 🧵👇🏾
But we aren’t all struggling in the same way. Let’s talk about it. 🧵👇🏾
February 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
1️⃣ Black experiences are constantly redirected. Every time we try to discuss how Black autistic people experience misdiagnosis, masking, or medical neglect, someone jumps in with “Well, all girls struggle with this.”
But we aren’t all struggling in the same way. Let’s talk about it. 🧵👇🏾
But we aren’t all struggling in the same way. Let’s talk about it. 🧵👇🏾
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Join me online/in person 29th Jan 2-4pm UK time for a talk from the iconic Angela McRobbie! I’ll be responding + sharing insights from my arts-based research w/ disabled, girls celebrating Angela’s work + the legacy of the CCCS sign up ⬇️
www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/soci... @uofglasgow.bsky.social
www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/soci... @uofglasgow.bsky.social
What is a Girl Today? Reflections on Young Women and the Politics of Popular Culture
Celebrating the publication of Feminism, Young Women and Cultural Studies: The Birmingham Essays from 1975 Onwards (Goldsmiths Press/MIT)
www.birmingham.ac.uk
January 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Join me online/in person 29th Jan 2-4pm UK time for a talk from the iconic Angela McRobbie! I’ll be responding + sharing insights from my arts-based research w/ disabled, girls celebrating Angela’s work + the legacy of the CCCS sign up ⬇️
www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/soci... @uofglasgow.bsky.social
www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/soci... @uofglasgow.bsky.social
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Another fascinating new podcast… Richard asks Rachael Wanjagua about her work with people with intellectual disabilities in Kenya; inclusive research – and elephants! Listen here: on.soundcloud.com/sH724GgpE6Ls...
January 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Another fascinating new podcast… Richard asks Rachael Wanjagua about her work with people with intellectual disabilities in Kenya; inclusive research – and elephants! Listen here: on.soundcloud.com/sH724GgpE6Ls...
Ah well that’s that. Let me find another way to spend my day then…
December 25, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Ah well that’s that. Let me find another way to spend my day then…