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AIM Rainbow @aim-rainbow.bsky.social · Aug 26

Beautiful 🫶🏻

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Transgender World @transgenderreport.com · Aug 26

As N.H. and Conn. restrict care, Mass. prepares for influx of trans youth seeking treatment

www.bostonglobe.com/...

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Mass. is emerging as a haven for trans youth seeking care as restrictions reach deeper in New England - The Boston Globe

Massachusetts has become a "critical refuge" as transgender teens try to navigate a rapidly changing legal landscape.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Queerty @queerty.com · Aug 26

As homophobes lose it over male cheerleaders today, ‘Bring It On’ let them be loud & proud 25 years ago - buff.ly/5Dml0cK

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AIM Rainbow @aim-rainbow.bsky.social · Aug 26

Shame on you #BBC
#LGBTQIA2SRightsAREHumanRights

PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · Aug 26

Hozier’s ‘gay rights’ and ‘free Palestine’ Reading and Leeds sets won’t be seen on BBC
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/08/26/hoziers-gay-rights-and-free-palestine-reading-and-leeds-sets-wont-be-seen-on-bbc/?utm_content=1756210800&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Hozier's 'gay rights' and 'free Palestine' festival sets won't be seen on BBC

Irish singer Hozier rallied for “gay rights” and a “free Palestine” during his Reading and Leeds set, but his speech wasn’t shown on BBC.

www.thepinknews.com

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David Gray-Hammond (He/Him) @emergentdivergence.com · Aug 25

For many of us, life is framed as a series of leaps; from one demand to the next, from one task to another.

In my latest piece, @tanyaadkin.bsky.social and I explore lilipadding as a philosophy of living
emergentdivergence.com/2025/08/25/l...

#Lilipadding #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #Monotropism

Living Between Lilipads: A Philosophy For Neurodivergent Thriving (Part 1) - Emergent Divergence

For Autistic and otherwise neurodivergent people, life often feels like an endless demand to leap; from one task to another, from one conversation to the next, from one state of being into another tha...

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Katie Munday - Autistic and Living the Dream @kmunday.bsky.social · Aug 26

We're starting back at @eawheelchairbasketball soon. I wanted to share about my experiences as an "able-bodied" coach in a disability sport.

#FromTheArchives #WheelchairBasketball

autisticltd.co.uk/2024/05/31/c...

Coaching wheelchair basketball as an “able-bodied” person

I have coached wheelchair basketball for over eight years, I do this alongside another fantastic coach and some truly dedicated volunteers. Our players have different backgrounds, abilities and dis…

autisticltd.co.uk

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Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · Aug 26

Damn Snoop
I expected better of you Than this 😞😡🤬

“ #SnoopDogg says he’s “scared to go to movies” because of #LGBTQ+ representation in kids’ films”

www.nme.com/news/music/s...

Snoop Dogg says he's “scared to go to movies” because of LGBTQ+ representation in kids' films

Snoop Dogg has shared his thoughts on LGBTQ+ representation in children’s films, saying that he is “scared to go to movies” because of it.

www.nme.com

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David Gray-Hammond (He/Him) @emergentdivergence.com · Jul 30

An article on Autistic Pride! Please share!

www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/unashamed-...

#AutisticPride #ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic

Unashamed Autistic: The Refusal To Be Ashamed

Exploring Autistic Pride Ahead Of My Book Release On July 31st

www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk

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AIM Rainbow @aim-rainbow.bsky.social · Aug 1

We here it was one of the biggest show it of #TransPride in #London
Ever ..

#TransPride
#TransLivesMatter

Katie Munday - Autistic and Living the Dream @kmunday.bsky.social · Jul 30

I attended my first London Trans+ Pride with a friend in the Accessible Bloc.

The march emphasised solidarity, joy, and *actual* inclusivity. I look forward to returning next year.

autisticltd.co.uk/2025/07/30/t...

The Importance of Accessibility at London Trans+ Pride

I attended my first London Trans+ Pride with a friend, experiencing an accessible event that drew over 100,000 people. Highlights included an Accessible Bloc, interpreter support, and designated qu…

autisticltd.co.uk

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Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · Jul 22

Love and deeply respect @dramypearson.bsky.social

Eddy Canfor-Dumas @ec-d.bsky.social · Jul 21

Dr Amy Pearson, a leading autistic psychologist at the University of Durham, shares her insights into the challenges of neurodiversity. www.creativeconversation.org/video-librar...

Neurodiversity – learning, understanding, flourishing

Dr Amy Pearson, a leading autistic psychologist at the University of Durham, shares her insights into the challenges of neurodiversity.

www.creativeconversation.org

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Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · Jul 31

Damn straight they were

I was raised by #SesameStreet and
#TheElectricCo

The New Yorker @newyorker.com · Jul 31

“Sesame Street” and its sequel, “The Electric Company,” were, “with lapses, the most intelligent and important programs in television,” Renata Adler wrote, in 1972.

The Invention of “Sesame Street”

Renata Adler’s 1972 review of the program that revolutionized children’s television.

www.newyorker.com

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David Gray-Hammond (He/Him) @emergentdivergence.com · Jul 31

@autisticrealms.bsky.social @autsciperson.bsky.social @tanyaadkin.bsky.social @autismadvocate.co.uk please repost if you can

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David Gray-Hammond (He/Him) @emergentdivergence.com · Jul 31

Unashamed Autistic!

My new book on Autistic Pride is officially published!

Spread the word!

mybook.to/unashamed-au...

#AutisticPride #ActuallyAutistic

Unashamed Autistic: Collected Writings On The Nature Of Autism And Autistic Pride

Amazon.com: Unashamed Autistic: Collected Writings On The Nature Of Autism And Autistic Pride eBook : Gray-Hammond, David: Kindle Store

mybook.to

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AIM Rainbow @aim-rainbow.bsky.social · Aug 1

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · Jul 31

I can’t even remember where I got this,
& I can’t read the watermark either….
But Good lord,
I cry laughing
EVERY SINGLE TIME I watch it #funnyAF
#MusicSky

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Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · Jul 31

Got my copy today
Highly recommended
#AutisticAuthor
#BookSky

David Gray-Hammond (He/Him) @emergentdivergence.com · Jul 31

This book explores autism and Autistic pride in a world that demands our shame.

The book is designed for accessibility, being 90 pages, double spaced, and slightly larger font. I want it to be easy for everyone!

#autism #neurodiversity #AutisticAuthor

Unashamed Autistic: Collected Writings On The Nature Of Autism And Autistic Pride

Amazon.com: Unashamed Autistic: Collected Writings On The Nature Of Autism And Autistic Pride eBook : Gray-Hammond, David: Kindle Store

mybook.to

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AIM Rainbow @aim-rainbow.bsky.social · Aug 1

So
Much this
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

#Thread 🧵
#AutisticChildren
#AutisticCommunity
#SocialStories

Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · Aug 1

#SocialStories

I wrote about them a while ago

Here 👉🏻 autismadvocacylondon.co.uk/2022/04/20/s...

“Now let’s address another buzzword that always appears when discussing #Autistic children, Social Stories. I was also trained in Social Stories by #CarolGray, so what is happening…. 1/

“Social Skills”, why do we insist on it for autistic Children & young people?

It is time to talk about the “social skills” we automatically subject our autistic children to as if they are somehow mandatory. These “social” constructs created by neurodo…

autismadvocacylondon.co.uk

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Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · Aug 1

#SocialStories

I wrote about them a while ago

Here 👉🏻 autismadvocacylondon.co.uk/2022/04/20/s...

“Now let’s address another buzzword that always appears when discussing #Autistic children, Social Stories. I was also trained in Social Stories by #CarolGray, so what is happening…. 1/

“Social Skills”, why do we insist on it for autistic Children & young people?

It is time to talk about the “social skills” we automatically subject our autistic children to as if they are somehow mandatory. These “social” constructs created by neurodo…

autismadvocacylondon.co.uk

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Together! 2012 CIC @together2012cic.bsky.social · Jul 4

@elirandle.bsky.social @tmesistheatre.bsky.social @themosaictrust.bsky.social @aim-rainbow.bsky.social @londonfriend.bsky.social @cripticarts.bsky.social @vronchariot.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social @disabilityarts.bsky.social

Together! 2012 CIC @together2012cic.bsky.social · Jun 30

We welcome you to view the recording of Rooted in Pride, an exclusive preview of Claire Beerjeraz new show ‘Rooted’ for LGBTQI+ Pride Month. This poetic excerpt of the show is followed by a Q&A with the artist.

(With British Sign Language interpretation & captions)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGm9...

Rooted in Pride

YouTube video by Together! 2012 CIC

www.youtube.com

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Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · Jul 8

@aim-rainbow.bsky.social
@aimautistic.bsky.social
@queerlyautistic.bsky.social
@emergencedivergent.com

#PrideInLondon🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · Jul 8

#PrideInLondon2025🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Wonder if you can spot me 😁
With #AutisticInclusiveMeets &
#AIMRainbow🌈

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AIM Rainbow @aim-rainbow.bsky.social · Jul 8

#PrideInLondon🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
With @autismadvocate.co.uk
@queerlyautistic.bsky.social
@emergentdivergence.com @aimautistic.bsky.social

#LoveIsLove
#LGBTQIA2SPride

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AIM Rainbow @aim-rainbow.bsky.social · Jun 17

Looks fabulous..

Someone representing us at AIM Rainbow signed up and will be attending 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🖤🩶🤍🤎🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Together! 2012 CIC @together2012cic.bsky.social · Jun 12

Booking is open - hope you can join us
@lgbtplus.bsky.social @weareukblackpride.bsky.social
@brightonpride.bsky.social @aim-rainbow.bsky.social
@themosaictrust.bsky.social @lgbtqiaplus.bsky.social
@tmesistheatre.bsky.social @elirandle.bsky.social

Together! 2012 CIC @together2012cic.bsky.social · Jun 3

Join us for an exclusive preview of Claire Beerjeraz new show ‘Rooted’ for #LGBTQI+ #PrideMonth: Thursday 26 June, 7-8pm, free on Zoom, including live Q&A hosted by @ju90artist.bsky.social. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rooted-in-... Live captions & #BSL Thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social.

Rooted in Pride

Claire Beerjeraz introduces an exclusive online preview of her new show ‘Rooted’ for LGBT+ Pride Month and talks to Ju Gosling.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rooted-in-pride-tickets-1374541704239?aff=oddtdtcreator‘

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Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · Jun 12

Looking forward to getting into this

“Before Gender : Lost stories from #TransHistory
By Eli Erlick @elierlick.bsky.social

#TransStories

BEFORE

GENDER

Lost stories from trans history

1850-1950

ELI ERLICK

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David Gray-Hammond (He/Him) @emergentdivergence.com · Jun 12

If you didn't know, I wrote a book about my personal and professional experiences of psychosis and autism. The book seems to have really resonated with people and even people with no experience of psychosis have found it helpful.

mybook.to/autpsychosis...

#ActuallyAutistic #MentalHealth #ADHD

Autism and Psychosis go together more often than professional admit.

For more information, grab:

A Guide To Autism And Psychosis By David Gray-Hammond

Available in paperback and on kindle

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Katie Munday - Autistic and Living the Dream @kmunday.bsky.social · Jun 13

@georgiarivers.bsky.social and I can finally share our Cervical Screening for Trans+ Autistic People: A Self-Advocacy Zine

#AutResearch #AutismResearch 🎓🌈

autisticltd.co.uk/2025/06/13/c...

Cervical Screening for Trans+ Autistic people: A Self-Advocacy zine

Georgia Rivers and I have created a zine for trans+ Autistic people to be informed on their rights when thinking about, or engaging in cervical screening in the UK. The zine is at the end of this p…

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