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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 15d

If my writing about autism does anything, whether it be in my books, my columns or my reported stories, I hope it advances the idea that autistic people are whole human beings as they are with legitimate needs and inner lives that deserve to be told the same as other stories.

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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 15d

“The long history of trying to ‘cure’ or eliminate autism has been a history of terrible abuse and dangerous sham treatments."

I spoke to @autisticadvocacy.org's Greg Robinson and @drstevenkapp.bsky.social about the awful autism presser yesterday. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Disgust, horror, and "elimination": Trump and RFK Jr.'s eugenicist autism conference

The most striking omission from Monday's White House pageant: autistic people.

www.motherjones.com

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · 16d

My message to President Trump.

Available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers- and sold in the US.

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Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective @ndkidlit.bsky.social · 15d

Tired of feeling like you constantly have to over-explain yourself? Looking for people who just get it? Need support that works for your unique brain?

Join us for our in-community writing and illustration retreat!

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Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective @ndkidlit.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join us next August for our annual in-community retreat! Tons of creating time, connections with other like-minded writers and illustrators, and nd-specific programming in an inclusive and calm environment!

More info will be posted here as we have it: ndkidlit.org/annual-retre...

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Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective @ndkidlit.bsky.social · 15d

Putting this out there since we have so much misinformation spread by the administration…

Shirt reads “I don’t need a cure, I need support and understanding”

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Adult, kid, and ally versions avail.

#autism #tylenol #asd #kidlit #disability

Unisex Jersey T-Shirt with I Don't Need A Cure Text - Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective

This classic unisex jersey short sleeve tee fits like a well-loved favorite. Soft cotton and quality print make users fall in love with it over and over again. These t-shirts have-ribbed knit collars ...

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Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective @ndkidlit.bsky.social · Sep 5

It’s a disability, not a disease.

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Dom Ervolina @dominicervolina.com · Sep 5

You can't catch autism

You can't become autistic

You can't develop into an autistic person because of environmental or medical reasons

It's not a disease

Vaccines save lives, they do not create autistic people

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Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective @ndkidlit.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join us next August for our annual in-community retreat! Tons of creating time, connections with other like-minded writers and illustrators, and nd-specific programming in an inclusive and calm environment!

More info will be posted here as we have it: ndkidlit.org/annual-retre...

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Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective @ndkidlit.bsky.social · Sep 4

How cool is this?! Learn #writing and #storytelling from video games with our very own @medenkuyatt.bsky.social 🫶

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Learning Writing & Storytelling from Video Games

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Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective @ndkidlit.bsky.social · Sep 4

Check out our very own @kdmaz.bsky.social !

Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello #kidlitpostcard Day!!! I’m Katie, an author and illustrator rep’d by Fairbank Literary and open to new projects!

✨See more of my work online at www.katiemazeika.com

#blackandwhite #back2school #schoollife

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Sarah Aronson @saraharonson.bsky.social · Aug 25

Registration is open! This is the class for you if you are looking for accountability, community, and opportunity! We will help you get words on the page!
www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/jus...

Just Do It! Your Collaborative Support Group for Finishing Your Draft (Fall) - Highlights Foundation

This workshop takes all creatives from goal to finished draft. Find support via live sessions, writing prompts, studio dates, and more!

www.highlightsfoundation.org

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Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective @ndkidlit.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join us next August for our annual in-community retreat! Tons of creating time, connections with other like-minded writers and illustrators, and nd-specific programming in an inclusive and calm environment!

More info will be posted here as we have it: ndkidlit.org/annual-retre...

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Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective @ndkidlit.bsky.social · Sep 2

Check out the latest post in the NeuroPlay Writing Series on the blog! This week's post deals with Love & Compassion when Blocked by Grief.

Love and Compassion when Blocked by Grief - Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective

NeuroPlayWriting Series on Energy & Motivation “You should focus on why you do things, not on how you do them.” ~Janine Teagues, 2nd-grade teacher (created/played by Quinta Brunson), Abbott Elementary...

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Chris Dabbs, Ph.D. @dabbspsych.bsky.social · Sep 1

And this won’t be true very long! Pre-order my book releasing in two weeks, especially if you’re a mental health clinician or teacher interested in knowing more about autism:

www.bloomsbury.com/us/understan...

Understanding and Affirming Autistic Clients

This book is an accessible primer focused on the provision of neuro-affirming clinical care for autistic clients, written from the perspective of autistic clini…

www.bloomsbury.com

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Atul Gawande @agawande.bsky.social · Sep 1

9 CDC Directors going back to 1977 speak out. What RFK Jr has done to our nation’s public health system "should alarm every American."

It "is unlike anything we have ever seen at the agency, and unlike anything our country has ever experienced." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...

Opinion | We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health

www.nytimes.com

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Penncat @pennicat.bsky.social · Aug 31

Just to add…
The fascistic hatred of disability and wish to make others loathe and despise it is why asking people not to describe Trump as insane or make fun of him for wearing diapers is not “woke scolding” but part of a push back against the rampant ableism which is helping facilitate fascism.

Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · Aug 31

Yes it does?

It very literally is one of the core tenets of fascism??

And also it’s not attributable to “madness”. Mental illness has nothing to do with bigotry, racism, hate, and power tripping.

Philip Gourevitch @pgourevitch.bsky.social · Aug 30

That Trump and Trumpism are fascist doesn’t explain the sheer vandalism of unleashing mass murdering mayhem via RFK to replace medical/scientific institutions of immense value and prestige with medieval peasant superstitions. That is a criminal madness facilitated by but above and beyond fascism.

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Sarcophagus Gibbs @sararoseg.bsky.social · Aug 31

In case you didn’t hear, we’re hiring. Actual money will exchange bank accounts. In this industry. In this economy.

The Daily Tism @thedailytism.com · Aug 31

Boy do we have some exciting news… to everyone who’s been asking if we’re taking on new writers, the answer is finally yes!

We’re hiring! Sharpen your pencils, comedy writers - you have two weeks to perfect your applications to be our next freelancers!

Write for The Daily Tism! | The Daily Tism

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · Aug 29

NEW 21-page ebook: An Introduction to Unmasking Autistic Identity Safely

There’s a narrative that masking is about pretending to be neurotypical & fitting in – but the reality is so much more complex.

Available via payhip.com/b/jQ9di or jadefarrington.substack.com/p/download-y...

An Introduction to Unmasking Autistic Identity Safely 21-page ebook
Things to consider and how to start
Autistic masking can lead to a host of mental health problems and increased risk of suicide - but unmasking can be even more dangerous, particularly for those who are multiply marginalised.

It’s deeply contextual and personal but mainstream narratives rarely take this into account.

This ebook takes a nuanced but practical look at what it’s all about.

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Jane 🏊‍♀️🚴🏻🏃‍♀️🌻 @halfironmum.bsky.social · Aug 31

Forgot alt text, sorry.

A book cover which is a stylised pile of stones.

"letters to my weird sisters" by Joanne Limburg.

"On autism, feminism and motherhood"

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Hopkins Press @hopkinspress.bsky.social · Aug 27

In "Of Many Minds," editors Rebecca Pope-Ruark and Lee Skallerup Bessette give voice to the experiences of faculty and staff dealing with anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence amid a culture of stigma and exclusion.

www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/...

The book "Of Many Minds: Neurodiversity and Mental Health Among University Faculty and Staff" edited by Rebecca Pope-Ruark and Lee Skallerup Bessette foreword by Katie Rose Guest Pryal on an orange background.

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Ferry Godmother @ferrygodmother.com · Sep 1

Neurodiversity Chronicles
People with ADHD sometimes practice “time blocking,” dedicating specific hours to focused tasks with planned breaks.
👉 Could scheduling focused blocks of time improve your productivity?

#Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #Neurospicy #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD

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Mattslew Batberg-Mothfit (any/all) @mbrobergmoffitt.bsky.social · Aug 1

I’m an Autistic classically trained chef and I wrote a food aversion acceptance cookbook and guide titled COLOR TASTE TEXTURE, that’s all about finding out what works for specific sensory needs and how to customize food for them. It’s useful for all ages, no cooking experience necessary.

Color Taste Texture by Matthew Broberg-Moffitt: 9780593538593 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

An accessible family cookbook that offers solutions rather than tricks to empower the food-averse, autistic, and picky eater, with 46 recipes. This much-needed cookbook combines tips and techniques.....

www.penguinrandomhouse.com

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Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective @ndkidlit.bsky.social · Jun 7

You're invited!
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Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective @ndkidlit.bsky.social · Jun 5

ONE MONTH AWAY!

Join us for our in-community retreat! It's complete magic when neurodiverse minds get together, and we'll be making magic at The Highlights Foundation

Register here: champ.ly/lUex74oG

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Harlan DeChamps @harlandechamps.bsky.social · May 27

Calling all neurodivergent authors and illustrators! Come join us!

Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective @ndkidlit.bsky.social · May 27

Don't forget to register for our in-community retreat @highlightsfound.bsky.social

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