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acornsussex @acornsussex.bsky.social · 6d

Amazing report from @sussexcircy.bsky.social -includes a bit on our #digitalstories #autism work

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Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · Aug 27

AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.

Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action

Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.

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acornsussex @acornsussex.bsky.social · Aug 8

Excited about launch of our new LEAP participatory advisory panel - autistic adults in our region informing all aspects of our psychology research @sussexpsych.bsky.social
@sussex.ac.uk
background paper here: osf.io/h6mpa

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Autism @autismtalk.bsky.social · Aug 8

‘I’d named my autistic son in my will – I didn’t realise that would only cause problems’
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‘I’d named my autistic son in my will – I didn’t realise that would only cause problems’

In this extract from her book, Rhiannon Gogh, whose son is autistic, says parents often aren’t aware specialist planning is needed if you leave money to a vulnerable dependant

www.theguardian.com

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turnedtofire @turnedtofire.bsky.social · Aug 7

And in Belfast we had the paramilitaries from both Loyalist and Republican factions orchestrating the racist riots. Per the article, counter-protests were effective (where policing was "can't be arsed") e.g. the Ormeau area residents who turned rioters back, and the prearranged counter-demos.

John Drury @profjohndrury.bsky.social · Aug 7

'Why do people riot?'

New from me in @theconversation.com, summarizing our recent work funded by @ukri.org & @behaviourresuk.bsky.social

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Why do people riot?

An expert in crowd psychology explains why some peaceful protests turn violent, and why riots can spread.

theconversation.com

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John Drury @profjohndrury.bsky.social · Jul 28

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Obituary: Professor Maggie Boden

The University of Sussex mourns the loss of Professor Margaret (Maggie) Boden, a pioneering figure in cognitive science and artificial intelligence.

www.sussex.ac.uk

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acornsussex @acornsussex.bsky.social · Jul 24

new advisory panel, autism and attunement project

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John Drury @profjohndrury.bsky.social · Jul 13

Does Mindfulness Support the Status Quo? The Role of Neoliberal Orientation and Emotion Regulation

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Does Mindfulness Support the Status Quo? The Role of Neoliberal Orientation and Emotion Regulation

Critiques of mindfulness as a tool embedded in neoliberal ideology have emerged since the mid-2010s, though they remain largely theoretical. Although they suggest that mindfulness shapes a neoliberal...

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acornsussex @acornsussex.bsky.social · Jun 30

Alex's lovely blog on her placement year with us :)Thank you Alex for all your hard work...
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acornsussex @acornsussex.bsky.social · Jun 30

new study on sleep, for caregivers of adolescents with ID

acornsussex @acornsussex.bsky.social · Jun 26

brilliant #NDAS25 neurodev conference @citystgeorges.bsky.social with @profnikkibotting.bsky.social @helensc.bsky.social and all behind the scenes, great methods informed by autistic voices. Next year @durhamdevsci.bsky.social

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Catherine Lawton @cat-lawton.bsky.social · Jun 26

Brilliant use of videos to give voice to non-speaking children’s experiences, presented by Prof Nicola Yuill of
@acornsussex.bsky.social at #NDAS2025.

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acornsussex @acornsussex.bsky.social · Jun 19

new opportunity in community kitchen , neurodivergent applicants with no existing formal qualifications prioritised
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We’re Hiring! — Sussex Surplus

www.sussexsurplus.org

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · Jun 19

When a chatbot gets something wrong, it’s not because it made an error. It’s because on that roll of the dice, it happened to string together a group of words that, when read by a human, represents something false. But it was working entirely as designed. It was supposed to make a sentence & it did.

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · Jun 19

New research

Nicholas, D.B.,et al. Advancing care priorities for health and quality of life among older adults in the autism & /or intellectual disabilities communities: proceedings of an international Think Tank. BMC Proc 19 (Suppl 11), 15 (2025). doi.org/10.1186/s129...

#monotropism #SPACE

Advancing care priorities for health and quality of life among older adults in the autism and/or intellectual disabilities communities: proceedings of an international Think Tank - BMC Proceedings

As the number of older autistic adults and adults with intellectual disabilities grows, expanding capacity to meet their needs is crucial. On November 23-25, 2023, a Think Tank on aging in autism and/...

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acornsussex @acornsussex.bsky.social · Jun 18

Care about communicating with health services?
W Sussex Healthwatch survey, closes 30 June, for "children and young people (15-24 years) living with a learning disability, neurodiversity or life-limiting illness"
Prize draw for £25 One4All gift voucher.
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CYPcomms/

Children and Young People living with learning disability, neurodiversity or life-limiting illness communication survey

Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.

www.smartsurvey.co.uk

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · Jun 18

Can't wait to read upcoming chapters on neurodiversity and education from @fergus.oolong.co.uk and co-authors!

Fergus Murray @fergus.oolong.co.uk · Jun 16

The first book is Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning, and my chapter is co-written with Debi Gregory, @thendbee.bsky.social

It's titled "Neurodiversity in Higher Education: Reflections from Lived Experience" - we met through the Neurodivergent Student Network she set up.

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acornsussex @acornsussex.bsky.social · May 30

new study to hear voices of autistic girls who struggle to attend school

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acornsussex @acornsussex.bsky.social · May 9

note this event on 13th May www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-lost-g...

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Autism-Europe @autismeurope.bsky.social · Apr 11

“Imagine what society could achieve if it truly embraced neurodiversity, recognising our strengths, addressing our needs and valuing our views?”

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Alanna Shand @alannajshand.bsky.social · Apr 22

Thank you to anyone who has taken part! We've had a great response to the survey so far.

📣 We're still looking for #ActuallyAutistic adults to take part in our autism research, particularly males and adults who haven't been to university.

Learn more about our #AutRes below👇

Alanna Shand @alannajshand.bsky.social · Mar 24

📣Recruiting autistic adults for a 20min survey📣

We're exploring how autistic people use their strengths to manage differences. Participants must:

✅Self-identify as #autistic OR have an #autism diagnosis
✅18 yrs+
✅Speak English

Take part in our #AutismResearch 👉 qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

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Autism-Europe @autismeurope.bsky.social · Apr 14

We are excited to announce that our Irish member, As I Am, will be featured in a documentary by ARTE tomorrow! The documentary showcases their wonderful campaign advocating for equal opportunities for autistic people in Ireland.

Watch here: www.arte.tv/fr/videos/12...

ARTE Regards - Autisme : les Irlandais en première ligne - Regarder le documentaire complet | ARTE

L’Irlande doit faire face au plus haut taux d’Europe de personnes autistes. Le pays multiplie les dispositifs d’aide et repense la place des autistes dans la société.

www.arte.tv

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acornsussex @acornsussex.bsky.social · Apr 30

new study on PDA/EDA

acornsussex @acornsussex.bsky.social · Apr 30

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Call for evidence launched to mark World Autism Acceptance Day - Committees - UK Parliament

To mark World Autism Acceptance Day, the House of Lords Committee on the Autism Act 2009 is today launching its Call for Evidence inviting written contributions to its inquiry.

committees.parliament.uk

acornsussex @acornsussex.bsky.social · Apr 22

definitely one for the reading list: neuroaffirmative child autism assessment