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Isabelle Finn-Kelcey
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MEd MRes Interested in narratives of neurodiversity, inclusive education, double empathy, EOTAS, neuroqueering. She/her.
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canarysend.bsky.social
Thanks so much for sharing @autisticrealms.bsky.social 💛 Your work on burnout and monotropism has been incredibly influential in my own practice, so it really means a lot.

Thank you also for amplifying it, I hope it reaches those who will most benefit 💛
February 11, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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annafreudcharity.bsky.social
We’re rolling out new training to improve neurodivergent children and young people’s wellbeing in schools and help them feel they belong.💜

We estimate over 10,500 neurodivergent students will benefit from the programme, Neurodiversity and Wellbeing in Schools, over 3 years.
February 10, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
Please share

We have a few fully funded spaces available on our Neuro-Affirming Discovery Programme for 18-24 year olds starting 18th Feb.

Register your interest here:
thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...
February 10, 2026 at 12:17 PM
isabellefk.bsky.social
So disappointing to see this divisive headline suggesting that ‘SEND’ is not only separate from but is in conflict with ‘core’ education provision.

Integrative, inclusive provision, such as #neuro-affirming T&L, is needed.

autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...
February 10, 2026 at 7:31 AM
isabellefk.bsky.social
“it’s not processes, policies & services holding our very fragile SEND system together, but families up and down the country. And at a huge financial & emotional cost”

Valuable insights from SNJ and @georginadurrant.bsky.social 🙏
spcialndsjungle.bsky.social Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 9d
NEW POST: @twinklresources.bsky.social @georginadurrant.bsky.social discusses research revealing the “enormous burden” of admin and monetary costs to SEND families, supporting a system that should be supporting them www.specialneedsjungle.com/b...
#Disability #SENDSky
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February 9, 2026 at 6:46 AM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
So excited about the book & course for families/ parents/carers supporting Autistic people of all ages, I wrote with @neurohubcommunity.org

Pre-order video course 20% discount
neurohub.blog/invitation?c...

Order the book
(paperback & ondemand course out Feb 16th)

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GHGG8SS...
Graphic titled “Book Review.” It shows the cover of Re-Storying Autism: A Framework for Families, Parents, and Carers by David Gray-Hammond and Helen Edgar, featuring a colourful infinity symbol. Beside the cover is a quoted positive review praising the book’s focus on sensory experience, interoception, burnout, identity, and belonging. The review is attributed to Kelly Mahler, with five stars and her portrait. The background is soft sage green with decorative lines and the words “Book” and “Review.”
February 7, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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damsoned.bsky.social
Just to say, a Teacher Tapp poll is not a representative sample of teachers in England.

bsky.app/profile/scho...
February 7, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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learnwhatyoulive.bsky.social
Now I appreciate he's on the ropes, but Starmer seems to have been letting his dog-whistle speechwriter out again in Hastings.

I'm not *keen* on the implication that wanting to spend more time with your family = terrorism but, possibly more painful, he's misrepresenting the legislative changes.
Text reads: And so frankly, we do need to be much clearer as a society… About what we expect of people… And the responsibilities that come with rights. That means: Much stronger powers for the Charity Commission to shut down charities that promote extremism. It means tougher regulation of home schooling… Because schools are so important for integration… And so we need a higher bar for people who want to opt-out of that responsibility.
February 7, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
The University of Birmingham are finding out what Autistic and non-Autistic children aged 6 to 14 find comfortable and uncomfortable to look at. The findings will help make places and materials more comfortable.
Find out more:
Dr. Tyler: [email protected]
Dr. Manning: [email protected]
A colourful poster recruiting children for a research study on visual comfort. The heading reads: “Autistic and non-autistic children needed for study of visual comfort levels,” with logos for the Sensory Processing, Inclusion and Neurodiversity Lab, University of Birmingham, and The Visual Comfort Project. Text explains that children aged 6 to 14 and their parents are invited to help researchers understand what images feel comfortable or uncomfortable to look at. The study can be done at the university or online and takes under two hours. Parents complete questionnaires. A section titled “Who can take part?” says children aged 6 to 14 with or without an autism diagnosis can join, and only ages 9 to 14 can take part online. A “Benefits” section lists a £10 voucher, travel costs, certificate, and summary of results for in-person participants, and a chance to win a £25 voucher online. Contact details are given for Dr Sam Tyler and Dr Cathy Manning. It states participants can withdraw at any time. The background shows a friendly illustrated garden scene with trees, a fence, a path, a dog playing with a ball, and a cat sitting nearby.
February 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
NEW POST: The national media stories about EHCPs being cut have got us all worried. We asked IPSEA to set the current SEND law out clearly. Please share. www.specialneedsjungle.com/l...

#Disability #SENDSky
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February 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM
isabellefk.bsky.social
#SchoolGovernors:

“to assure [your]selves that the school is providing appropriate support for pupils with SEN & disabilities” (UK Gov 2025) you may find it helpful to benchmark sch policy & practice against SEND charity IPSEA’s super clear legal explainers here:

www.ipsea.org.uk/the-best-end...
February 3, 2026 at 8:09 AM
isabellefk.bsky.social
Parents/carers: what are your options if your YP’s school isn’t providing appropriate #SEN support or reasonable adjustments for #disability?

Brilliant #SEND legal charity IPSEA have clear info on your local authority’s obligations.

Their template letters allow you to deal directly with the LA ✨
February 3, 2026 at 7:59 AM
isabellefk.bsky.social
Fab explainer from #SEND legal charity IPSEA on YP’s legal rights & #EHCPs.

Rather than being a ‘drain’ on LAs’ resources, EHCPs keep YP in education - often mainstream.

“Legal change, if the government wants there to be any, takes a long time, so your children’s rights HAVE NOT CHANGED”
spcialndsjungle.bsky.social Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 15d
NEW POST: The national media stories about EHCPs being cut have got us all worried. We asked IPSEA to set the current SEND law out clearly. Please share. www.specialneedsjungle.com/l...

#Disability #SENDSky
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February 3, 2026 at 6:11 AM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
I'm Helen Edgar (AuDHD), Educational Consultant & Founder of Autistic Realms.
Interests: Neuro-Affirmative Practice, Monotropism, Burnout, Disability Rights & Neuroqueer Theory.
Supporting Autistic & otherwise neurodivergent people to thrive. Lots of free resources!
Explore:
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November 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
isabellefk.bsky.social
Excellent webinar! Dr Brian Irvine’s approaches remind me of bell hooks’ #TeachingToTransgress ✨

#neuro-affirming
#neuroqueering
annafreudcharity.bsky.social Anna Freud @annafreudcharity.bsky.social · 29d
For autistic young people at university, mentoring can be a crucial support.

Join Dr Brian Irvine to learn about his research and explore how mentoring can become a tool for advocacy and institutional change:
orlo.uk/5CZAj
January 30, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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harrietcannon.bsky.social
It's @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social Access Insights Report Publication Day! This is always a big one, as it gives us so much insight into the experiences of disabled students on the ground in #UKHE. And, for the same reasons, it's pretty depressing for a career disability practitioner like me 🧵
January 29, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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jadefarrington.bsky.social
I'm so happy to see this from Autism Central & @petewharmby.com: A free neuroaffirming course for school staff & EMHPs on supporting Autistic & AuDHD students

When I was an EMHP there was nothing like this, it's an amazing leap in the right direction

www.autismcentral.org.uk/events/suppo...
Supporting Autistic/AuDHD Students in School - February | Autism Central
This free six-session online course is designed for teachers, school staff, SENCOs, school leaders, pastoral teams, EMHPS who want to better understand and support autistic students in education setti...
www.autismcentral.org.uk
January 29, 2026 at 7:22 AM
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suereviews.bsky.social
I am looking forward to speaking at the National Autistic Society Annual Professionals’ Conference – which is live online on 12th March 2026

The theme of the conference is rethinking support through neuroinclusive practice

Tickets and information available at www.autism.org.uk/conference
A flyer advertising the National Autistic Society Annual Professionals' Conference. The conference is on 12 March 2026 and the title is Rethinking support through neuroinclusive practice. There's a picture of Sue Fletcher-Watson, a smiling white woman with red curly hair, with a caption that says "I'm speaking at the National Autistic Society Annual Professional's Conference 2026". At the bottom of the screen is a link to buy tickets, which is also linked in the bluesky post itself.
January 28, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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9000lives.org
Isabelle points to a concise guide to a school's SEND responsibilities.

It's very useful reading for school governors as well as school leaders.

#EduSky #SEND
January 28, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
Explore how we can reframe stimming beyond “behaviour” as embodied sensory language and an act of neuroqueering.

https://autisticrealms.com/stimming-as-embodied-sensory-language/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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January 25, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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cmooreanderson.bsky.social
Our cognitive drive is to act with ideas, interact with others, interact with the world.
Adapting; being part of something, shaping it.
Our cognitive drive is to co-regulate, not be regulated.
To converse.
The brain isn't a thinker, it's an actor.
January 25, 2026 at 7:53 AM
isabellefk.bsky.social
But are they #neuro-affirming?

autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...
January 25, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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drstevenkapp.bsky.social
While UK is proposing to narrow diagnoses (!), our new study led by @isaacahuvia.bsky.social: adults w/ self-identified autism had more unmet needs & higher distress, & similar understanding of autism, than officially diagnosed peers. Most wanted formal diagnosis journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Identifying as Autistic Without a Formal Diagnosis: Who Self-Identifies as Autistic and Why? - Isaac L. Ahuvia, Emine Gurbuz, Josephine Cuda, Steven K. Kapp, Abigail Houck, Jacquelyn A. Gates, Jessica...
Background: Adults increasingly self-identify as autistic without a formal diagnosis, yet little research has systematically investigated (a) the unique charact...
journals.sagepub.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:32 PM
isabellefk.bsky.social
We can improve KS3 provision by learning from #autistic & other ND-authored theory & #EdRes.

#Neuro-affirming T&L approaches allow ALL learners to thrive.

#monotropism
#neurodiversity
#doubleempathy

autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...
January 24, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
Excited to share I have a chapter in @jo3grace.bsky.social's new book “The Scale of the Spectrum” alongside so many other wonderful Autistic contributors
Order your copy here :
pavpub.com/learning-dis...
Book cover with abstract, rainbow-gradient background and two overlapping continuous line drawings of human faces in profile. Title reads “The Scale of the Spectrum: Insight into Autistic Experiences” by Joanna Grace, with the Pavilion Publishing logo at the bottom.
January 19, 2026 at 10:18 PM