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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Aug 21

📢 Call for vols: Tara Haynes, an MSc student in Health Psychology is exploring #neurodivergent experiences of #maternity care and would like #neurodivergent #parents whose youngest is over 3 months & born after Dec 2021 for a survey, with a possible follow up interview: tinyurl.com/ND-parents-s...

Neurodivergence and Maternity Care

Demographics and eligibility survey for a study on neurodivergent people's experiences of maternity care.

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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Jul 31

New Blog post! @erinbeeston.bsky.social discusses loving #rockmusic and #monotropism / #specialinterests then interviews Prof Ellen Poliakoff about her research into #Parkinsons and #music in our tribute to the music and advocacy work of #OzzyOsbourne
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Rock on Ozzy: Reflections on Parkinson’s research from Professor Ellen Poliakoff

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Dr Katie Twomey @k2mey.bsky.social · Jul 29

I can absolutely vouch for this study as being fundamentally autistic-led and produced by a neuroaffirming team. It's important work, and if you can support it I send you digital hugs, or no hugs if you don't hug, but much love.

Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Jul 29

Call for participants 📢 - views of autistic parents of #autistic children on early #autism support.
Elizaveta is seeking UK-based autistic adults (self-ID or diagnosed) who have autistic children (diagnosed or referred) ages 2-10
Info: tinyurl.com/3pmz2d5k
Email: [email protected]

Flyer for study on the views of parents of autistic children on early support - please email elizaveta.nosova@manchester.ac.uk for a plain text version

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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Jul 29

Another call! Colleagues at University of Liverpool seek #autistic participants, their relatives, care/health staff and autistic co-researchers to explore experiences of #cancercare in #NorthWest #England supported by North West Cancer Research. Please see more info and contact details on flyer ⤵️

Flyer showing more information about the autistic cancer care study - for a plain text information sheet please email jennifer.kirton@liverpool.ac.uk

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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Jul 29

Call for participants 📢 - views of autistic parents of #autistic children on early #autism support.
Elizaveta is seeking UK-based autistic adults (self-ID or diagnosed) who have autistic children (diagnosed or referred) ages 2-10
Info: tinyurl.com/3pmz2d5k
Email: [email protected]

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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Jul 23

We're thinking of #OzzyOsbourne today - his family, friends and fans (there's a few here!). Did you know our colleagues @beamlab.bsky.social work on Parkinson's research? We'll share more soon! For now, enjoy Prof Ellen Poliakoff and pals rocking out back in 2020: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYJu...

DNEP Purple - Crazy Train (An Ode to 2020)

YouTube video by Ellen Poliakoff

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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · Jun 27

If you've just started following me (greetings!) for #autism related posts, do follow my work account where we share calls for participants and news from Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social

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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Jun 9

Happy Monday & Happy #Pride Month🌈!

We have an apt #research study to share, Niamh is seeking adult #autistic volunteers who are #transgender or gender diverse for a study into social communication. For more information, please email: [email protected]

Poster giving further details of the research study seeking transgender and gender diverse autistic volunteers, if you would like a plain text version please email Research.socialcommunication@manchester.ac.uk

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Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · May 27

Love dancing? Hate dancing? If you're #autistic, age 18+, in the UK, please take part in our survey (designed with autistic project advisors). We want to hear about why people don't dance, dancing at home (kitchen disco anyone?), socially, or at dance classes. For more info: tinyurl.com/Aut-dance

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Dan Poole @danpoole.bsky.social · Jun 3

Next week @beatrixbird.bsky.social and I will be presenting b2b for Cafe Autistique at the Contact Theatre in Manchester. Talking research on attention,distraction and monotropism

Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · May 21

Join us @contactmcr.bsky.social for Café Autistique on 11 June 5.30-8.30pm! Elizaveta shares autistic adults' views on early #autism #interventions; Dr Daniel Poole explores #ADHD, #autistic & #neurotypical distraction & Beatrix Butnicu discusses #monotropism www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cafe-autis...

Café Autistíque - 11th June 2025

A space where autism researchers can discuss their recent work with the public. In an inclusive space with tea and biscuits.

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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · May 21

IMPORTANT NOTE - if eventbright says we are 'sold out', please do email the organiser to secure a ticket: [email protected]. Mention you are an autistic attendee to get priority booking.

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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · May 21

Join us @contactmcr.bsky.social for Café Autistique on 11 June 5.30-8.30pm! Elizaveta shares autistic adults' views on early #autism #interventions; Dr Daniel Poole explores #ADHD, #autistic & #neurotypical distraction & Beatrix Butnicu discusses #monotropism www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cafe-autis...

Café Autistíque - 11th June 2025

A space where autism researchers can discuss their recent work with the public. In an inclusive space with tea and biscuits.

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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · May 15

Join our colleagues @manchstm.bsky.social for a FREE workshop: 'Rethinking #Neurodevelopment - From WHO Policies to #Neurodiversity and #Care'
Open to all, 17 June at 1pm @uniofmanchester.bsky.social #UoM Simon Building - see blog for Eventbrite 🔗

MancHSTM @manchstm.bsky.social · Apr 24

Another CHSTM event for your diaries: Rethinking Neurodevelopment - From WHO Policies to Neurodiversity and Care. Workshop, 17 June 2025. Organised by Dr Cinzia Greco @cinziag.bsky.social and Dr Bonnie Evans

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Rethinking Neurodevelopment: From WHO Policies to Neurodiversity and Care

Workshop Conference. 17 June 2025 The University of Manchester

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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · May 7

Catch up with our latest news 📣 we have a Spring Newsletter celebrating 10 years of #autism #manchester #coproduction #research & an overview (and link) on the #blog site: sites.manchester.ac.uk/autism-at-ma...

May 2025 Spring Catch-up

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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Apr 22

📢 Free public lecture: 'From disorder to neurotype: a neurodiversity-affirming take on the #autism diagnostic label' on Tuesday 13th May, 15:00-16:30
with Dr Gert-Jan Vanaken
Please book here:
www.tickettailor.com/events/sofia...
Lecture Theatre 1.3, Kilburn Building @uniofmanchester.bsky.social

Select tickets – Division of Psychology and Mental Health: Lecture from Dr Gert-Jan Vanaken – Lecture Theatre 1.3, Kilburn Building, The University of Manchester

Division of Psychology and Mental Health: Lecture from Dr Gert-Jan Vanaken 'From disorder to neurotype: a neurodiversity-affirm...

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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Apr 4

Did you know that we’re 10 years old!

To everyone who has been part of this journey THANK YOU!

Your voices and contributions to research have shaped Autism@Manchester into what it is today.

#Autism #Autismacceptance #Autismawarenessmonth #Autismsupport #Autismacceptancemonth

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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Apr 4

hello! Thanks for getting in touch, email [email protected] and I will forward your message to Leneh :)

Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Apr 3

Let's talk about spoons!

A drawer of spoons has become an analogy for #autistic energy levels, which are swiftly depleted on everyday tasks.

Our researcher, Leneh Buckle, has been busy testing 'the inertia game' boardgame to communicate her research on this - read more: tinyurl.com/3ksur65h

Photograph of a large group of tiny spoons used in the inertia board game.

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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Mar 31

Can you help with a quality of life #research survey?

✅ Autistic adults (diagnosed or self-identified)
✅ Aged 40+
✅ Living in UK, Germany or Luxembourg

Our colleagues at Université du Luxembourg would like to hear from you! 👇

✨ www.soscisurvey.de/aqol/ ✨

Queries? contact: [email protected]

Questionnaire | page 1

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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Mar 28

Happy Friday Bluesky peeps! Please share this call for #autistic adult volunteers for a research study into balance and falls, this involves completing a survey, to find out more email: [email protected] 📨

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Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · Mar 22

🚨 New paper out: autistic adults’ perspectives on growing older. Survey of 121 autistic people aged 18+ in UK. We asked what worried people about getting older and what people might look forward to. Thanks to all who took part!
www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
#AutRes #AutisticElders #Menopause

“Our Existence as Whole Individuals Does Not Evaporate at Age 50”: A Mixed Methods Study of Autistic Adults’ Perspectives on Growing Older | Autism in Adulthood

Background: Older autistic adults are at risk of social isolation and are more likely to experience physical and mental health conditions compared with non-autistic older adults. However, the needs an...

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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Feb 28

Greetings Bluesky!👋 please follow us for #autism #research news, calls for participants, talks, events and more! We're based @official-uom.bsky.social co-producing research with autistic individuals, social/health care professionals, academics & the community👇http://www.autism.manchester.ac.uk/

Autism@Manchester | The University of Manchester

Find out more about Autism@ The University of Manchester.

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