Alison McLauchlan
@alisonmclauchlam.bsky.social
Counsellor/ Psychotherapist, educator, mother and carer
Passionate about providing Neurodivergent and LGBTQI+ affirming therapy ♾️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Loves travelling 🎒walking with my dogs 🐾 and baking 🧁
alisonmclauchlancounselling.com
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Passionate about providing Neurodivergent and LGBTQI+ affirming therapy ♾️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Loves travelling 🎒walking with my dogs 🐾 and baking 🧁
alisonmclauchlancounselling.com
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1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
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Today in Hell Yes, Research!
Increasingly, people want to talk about autism in positive or neutral ways, and also want to acknowledge that autistic challenges can be discussed in non-derogatory ways. From Patrick Dwyer et al:
researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publicati... #autism #neurodiversity
Increasingly, people want to talk about autism in positive or neutral ways, and also want to acknowledge that autistic challenges can be discussed in non-derogatory ways. From Patrick Dwyer et al:
researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publicati... #autism #neurodiversity
Neurodiversity movement identification and perceived appropriateness of terms used to describe autism
researchportal.port.ac.uk
July 16, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Today in Hell Yes, Research!
Increasingly, people want to talk about autism in positive or neutral ways, and also want to acknowledge that autistic challenges can be discussed in non-derogatory ways. From Patrick Dwyer et al:
researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publicati... #autism #neurodiversity
Increasingly, people want to talk about autism in positive or neutral ways, and also want to acknowledge that autistic challenges can be discussed in non-derogatory ways. From Patrick Dwyer et al:
researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publicati... #autism #neurodiversity
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Today, I was denied access to seeing my constituent, Mr. Kilmar Abrego Garcia. If there is nothing to hide, cut the crap. Let his lawyer and I check on him.
May 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Today, I was denied access to seeing my constituent, Mr. Kilmar Abrego Garcia. If there is nothing to hide, cut the crap. Let his lawyer and I check on him.
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Abled folk should be happy that Motability exists and that disabled people use it.
It gives us independence.
It keeps thousands of jobs going.
It props up manufacturing.
Keeps the used car market competitive.
And it costs no more than someone who just gets the PIP money instead.
It gives us independence.
It keeps thousands of jobs going.
It props up manufacturing.
Keeps the used car market competitive.
And it costs no more than someone who just gets the PIP money instead.
May 27, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Abled folk should be happy that Motability exists and that disabled people use it.
It gives us independence.
It keeps thousands of jobs going.
It props up manufacturing.
Keeps the used car market competitive.
And it costs no more than someone who just gets the PIP money instead.
It gives us independence.
It keeps thousands of jobs going.
It props up manufacturing.
Keeps the used car market competitive.
And it costs no more than someone who just gets the PIP money instead.
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Terrific series from BBC Radio with implications that go far beyond even the vital question of autism: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Autism Curve - 1. The Data - BBC Sounds
What do the data showing a steep rise in autism diagnoses reveal - and hide?
www.bbc.co.uk
May 8, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Terrific series from BBC Radio with implications that go far beyond even the vital question of autism: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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My trans kid was fricking miserable until they transitioned and now they are living their best life and are so happy. Research supports my anecdote. Either support trans kids to be their best selves or leave them alone!
We join with @autisticadvocacy.org in condemning "the new report from HHS on trans health care. This report rejects evidence-based medical care for trans youth. […] There’s nothing “therapeutic” about denying trans youth the medical care they need."
autisticadvocacy.org/2025/05/asan... #autism
autisticadvocacy.org/2025/05/asan... #autism
ASAN Condemns Transphobic HHS Report - Autistic Self Advocacy Network
ASAN condemns the new report from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on transgender health care. This report, produced under President Trump’s executive order from January 28th, rejects...
autisticadvocacy.org
May 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
My trans kid was fricking miserable until they transitioned and now they are living their best life and are so happy. Research supports my anecdote. Either support trans kids to be their best selves or leave them alone!
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We are here for you, if you need us. Our phone lines are open every week. Reach out for support.
Tel: 0115 934 8485 (Mon to Fri - 7pm to 9pm) or Text to chat: 07481 344040 or Email us: [email protected] or check out our website: www.nottslgbt.com
#Trans ##transgender #transrights ##nonbinary
Tel: 0115 934 8485 (Mon to Fri - 7pm to 9pm) or Text to chat: 07481 344040 or Email us: [email protected] or check out our website: www.nottslgbt.com
#Trans ##transgender #transrights ##nonbinary
April 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
We are here for you, if you need us. Our phone lines are open every week. Reach out for support.
Tel: 0115 934 8485 (Mon to Fri - 7pm to 9pm) or Text to chat: 07481 344040 or Email us: [email protected] or check out our website: www.nottslgbt.com
#Trans ##transgender #transrights ##nonbinary
Tel: 0115 934 8485 (Mon to Fri - 7pm to 9pm) or Text to chat: 07481 344040 or Email us: [email protected] or check out our website: www.nottslgbt.com
#Trans ##transgender #transrights ##nonbinary
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I see RFK Jr. has gone full "useless eaters" about autistic people. This odious concept, that everyone has to contribute to society and not be a burden to others, is drawn straight from the Nazi eugenics playbook.
My autistic son will never work. He matters. We love him. He deserves a good life.
My autistic son will never work. He matters. We love him. He deserves a good life.
April 17, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I see RFK Jr. has gone full "useless eaters" about autistic people. This odious concept, that everyone has to contribute to society and not be a burden to others, is drawn straight from the Nazi eugenics playbook.
My autistic son will never work. He matters. We love him. He deserves a good life.
My autistic son will never work. He matters. We love him. He deserves a good life.
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A persons place in society should not be dependent on their ability to contribute to capitalism or any form of normative standards.
All people—including disabled people—are valuable and deserve a good life, whatever that means to them, including access to whichever supports they need.
All people—including disabled people—are valuable and deserve a good life, whatever that means to them, including access to whichever supports they need.
April 17, 2025 at 5:23 AM
A persons place in society should not be dependent on their ability to contribute to capitalism or any form of normative standards.
All people—including disabled people—are valuable and deserve a good life, whatever that means to them, including access to whichever supports they need.
All people—including disabled people—are valuable and deserve a good life, whatever that means to them, including access to whichever supports they need.
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At least 80 Labour MPs are at risk of losing their majorities over proposed welfare cuts, according to data shared between Labour MPs who are warning the government that the changes “pose a real electoral risk”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Electoral wake-up call’: dozens of Labour MPs risk losing majorities over welfare cuts
New data shows cabinet ministers among MPs at risk as campaign to pressure government over proposed benefit cuts to step up
www.theguardian.com
April 14, 2025 at 4:57 AM
At least 80 Labour MPs are at risk of losing their majorities over proposed welfare cuts, according to data shared between Labour MPs who are warning the government that the changes “pose a real electoral risk”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Many disabled people live independently.
Many disabled people work full-time.
Many do both.
Many do neither.
And it can change over time.
Disabled folk aren't a monolith, it is a huge spectrum of abilities, boundaries, symptoms, and qualities of life.
Many disabled people work full-time.
Many do both.
Many do neither.
And it can change over time.
Disabled folk aren't a monolith, it is a huge spectrum of abilities, boundaries, symptoms, and qualities of life.
April 14, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Many disabled people live independently.
Many disabled people work full-time.
Many do both.
Many do neither.
And it can change over time.
Disabled folk aren't a monolith, it is a huge spectrum of abilities, boundaries, symptoms, and qualities of life.
Many disabled people work full-time.
Many do both.
Many do neither.
And it can change over time.
Disabled folk aren't a monolith, it is a huge spectrum of abilities, boundaries, symptoms, and qualities of life.
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+ this affects men & women b/c the sexually transmitted infection diagnosis & treatment.
You want people to get: neurosyphilis? chlamydia & infertility that results from untreated STIs?
Title X covers pap smears! Women will die of cervical cancer.
#MomSky
jessica.substack.com/p/title-x-fu...
You want people to get: neurosyphilis? chlamydia & infertility that results from untreated STIs?
Title X covers pap smears! Women will die of cervical cancer.
#MomSky
jessica.substack.com/p/title-x-fu...
BREAKING: The Trump Administration Freezes $35 Million in Title X Funding
The attack will leave eight states without ANY federal family planning dollars
jessica.substack.com
April 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
+ this affects men & women b/c the sexually transmitted infection diagnosis & treatment.
You want people to get: neurosyphilis? chlamydia & infertility that results from untreated STIs?
Title X covers pap smears! Women will die of cervical cancer.
#MomSky
jessica.substack.com/p/title-x-fu...
You want people to get: neurosyphilis? chlamydia & infertility that results from untreated STIs?
Title X covers pap smears! Women will die of cervical cancer.
#MomSky
jessica.substack.com/p/title-x-fu...
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I highly recommend following @ericmgarcia.bsky.social.
In addition to writing on Autism, Eric writes on Politics.
In addition to writing on Autism, Eric writes on Politics.
Today in Autism Books You Should Know: @ericmgarcia.bsky.social's We're Not Broken: On how autistic people have always been here, and can thrive through having their disabilities acknowledged and accommodated, while recognizing and fostering their abilities.
thinkingautismguide.com/2021/09/were...
thinkingautismguide.com/2021/09/were...
April 3, 2025 at 3:49 AM
I highly recommend following @ericmgarcia.bsky.social.
In addition to writing on Autism, Eric writes on Politics.
In addition to writing on Autism, Eric writes on Politics.
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Full statement from Labour MP Kim Johnson on today's Spring Statement
March 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Full statement from Labour MP Kim Johnson on today's Spring Statement
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Three people tell how knock-on impact of losing Pip on carer’s allowance and other benefits will affect their families
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘I can’t sleep, I’m so scared’: disabled people face benefit cuts domino effect
Three people tell how knock-on impact of losing Pip on carer’s allowance and other benefits will affect their families
www.theguardian.com
March 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Three people tell how knock-on impact of losing Pip on carer’s allowance and other benefits will affect their families
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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No Labour MP can claim moral ground while backing Liz Kendall’s plan to punish disabled people already deemed unfit for work. No impact assessment. No justification. Just cruelty dressed as reform.
#DisabilityBenefits
#DisabilityBenefits
March 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
No Labour MP can claim moral ground while backing Liz Kendall’s plan to punish disabled people already deemed unfit for work. No impact assessment. No justification. Just cruelty dressed as reform.
#DisabilityBenefits
#DisabilityBenefits
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The government wants to consult people affected by #DisabilityBenefit changes but has not made information accessible.
We have joined representatives for social care providers to call for inclusion
https://dimensions-uk.org/press-release/dimensions-joins-providers-joint-letter-liz-kendall-mp
We have joined representatives for social care providers to call for inclusion
https://dimensions-uk.org/press-release/dimensions-joins-providers-joint-letter-liz-kendall-mp
March 22, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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Interesting how MAGA thinks the jailed J6 rioters, who made war on the U.S. Capitol, were somehow political prisoners but also argue that Mahmoud Khalil, a foreign student here legally who demonstrated on a college campus and was arrested and detained without being charged with any crime, is not.
March 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Interesting how MAGA thinks the jailed J6 rioters, who made war on the U.S. Capitol, were somehow political prisoners but also argue that Mahmoud Khalil, a foreign student here legally who demonstrated on a college campus and was arrested and detained without being charged with any crime, is not.
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Said this a year ago. It still applies . www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/cele...
Armando Iannucci says Government policies ‘are putting more people into poverty’
The Thick Of It creator was speaking on the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme.
www.standard.co.uk
March 17, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Said this a year ago. It still applies . www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/cele...
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Trump is bulldozing the Education Department, which helps homeless and disabled kids gain access to school, while he does a car commercial at the White House for the richest man in the world.
Robber barons are waging class warfare on the rest of us.
Robber barons are waging class warfare on the rest of us.
March 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Trump is bulldozing the Education Department, which helps homeless and disabled kids gain access to school, while he does a car commercial at the White House for the richest man in the world.
Robber barons are waging class warfare on the rest of us.
Robber barons are waging class warfare on the rest of us.
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March 12, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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You can tell how little Labour care about disabled people’s mental health by the fact they leaked £6 billion in cuts—specifically and disproportionately hitting us—late on a Friday, when most mental health services and community resources are closed.
March 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
You can tell how little Labour care about disabled people’s mental health by the fact they leaked £6 billion in cuts—specifically and disproportionately hitting us—late on a Friday, when most mental health services and community resources are closed.
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They tried so hard to push the “fraud” narrative but failed to find any… so they decided to instead just try to change who is classed as disabled to receive support…
Do you think I enjoy having health issues that have destroyed all my goals, dreams & future? Spending every…
Do you think I enjoy having health issues that have destroyed all my goals, dreams & future? Spending every…
March 8, 2025 at 7:16 AM
They tried so hard to push the “fraud” narrative but failed to find any… so they decided to instead just try to change who is classed as disabled to receive support…
Do you think I enjoy having health issues that have destroyed all my goals, dreams & future? Spending every…
Do you think I enjoy having health issues that have destroyed all my goals, dreams & future? Spending every…
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Zelensky has not refused to negotiate. He has refused to surrender to a murderous dictator who has illegally invaded his country
youtu.be/HpmDquOkSCY?...
youtu.be/HpmDquOkSCY?...
FACTS & TRUTH MATTER
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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March 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Zelensky has not refused to negotiate. He has refused to surrender to a murderous dictator who has illegally invaded his country
youtu.be/HpmDquOkSCY?...
youtu.be/HpmDquOkSCY?...