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Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social · 6d

What a fabulous couple of days! Then straight from Scotland to New York to take part in a think tank on autism & ageing at the United Nations today, organised by Autism Research Institute. Watch the livestream here: autism.org/aging-and-au...

National Autism Implementation Team @naitscotland.bsky.social · 6d

@autisticdoctor.bsky.social Always a pleasure to have time with Dr Mary Doherty.Thank you for your wisdom, friendship and determination to change the world to a more inclusive and #neuro-affirming place where people can be #confidentlyautistic and #confidentlyneurodivergent
Onwards!!

A photo of 3 women in the Inverness Town House. Lorna from NAIT (left) Dr Mary Doherty (middle) Marion from NAIT (right)

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Susan Madigan @susanmadigan3.bsky.social · 24d

Written in response to @autisticdoctor.bsky.social and co authors own research into barriers to healthcare for autistic people www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....

Autistic SPACE: a novel framework for meeting the needs of autistic people in healthcare settings | British Journal of Hospital Medicine

Autistic people experience significant health disparities and reduced life expectancy. Barriers to accessing healthcare are associated with adverse health outcomes. Autism training and healthcare prof...

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 23d

Speakers include:
✨ Prof Annie Curtis (Memorial Lecture)
✨ Anita Solanki (Menopause & Mental Health)
✨ Dr Marc Williams (Climate Distress) @clinpsy-marc.bsky.social
✨ Dr Mary Doherty (Autistic psychiatry) @autisticdoctor.bsky.social
✨ Caroline Copeland (Substance use mortality)

#CMHP25

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SLTAisling @sltaisling.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks to Neil Kenny and @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social for a wonderful seminar last night at @dcuioe.bsky.social . Great insights and powerful testimony presented by Neil himself, @autisticdoctor.bsky.social , @maggiegreen.bsky.social and Elaine McGoldrick

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Helen Ellis @hjellis.bsky.social · Sep 8

Tentatively finished my poster for #AEC2025 (only 3 days before Congress starts!) Now using my lunchbreak to check the latest weather forecast for Dublin and revise my packing list! 💜♾️🇮🇪✈️

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · Aug 31

Congratulations to Dr. Saryn Hingston (@sarynr.bsky.social), recognized for advancing equity in health care through research, education and advocacy. A neurodivergent physician and mentor, she is transforming how we understand and support gender-diverse and autistic patients in clinical care.

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Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social · Aug 25

Delighted to see our new paper Autistic SPACE for Inclusive Education is out in @neurodiversityjrnl.bsky.social just in time for the new school year, with @aoifemunroe.bsky.social, Elaine McGoldrick, Rachel Ferguson & Carina Byrne.

Dr Aoife Munroe @aoifemunroe.bsky.social · Aug 25

📣Publication Announcement!

Our article 'Autistic SPACE for Inclusive Education' has been published open access with Neurodiversity Journal 📑

doi.org/10.1177/2754...

Autistic SPACE for Inclusive Education - Elaine McGoldrick, Aoife Munroe, Rachel Ferguson, Carina Byrne, Mary Doherty, 2025

The continuing policy commitment to Inclusive Education internationally requires the prioritisation of the creation of inclusive schools in practice. Research w...

doi.org

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Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social · Jul 2

Fabulous, thank you. I knew this project was in planning stages but hadn't seen the website 😎

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Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social · Jul 2

I've been told that #neurodiversity advocates don't understand or don't care about the needs of autistic people with the highest support needs, or their families.

Now I know that is not true, but what groups, research projects or initiatives are out there to refute that claim?

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Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social · Jun 28

If the #autistic professional community is saying the traditional approach to #autism is wrong – and we are – is it time to take a fresh look at autistic phenomenology and our approach to diagnosis?
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If the autistic professional community is saying the traditional approach to #autism is wrong – and we are – is it time to take a fresh look at autistic phenomenology and our approach to diagnosis? | ...

If the autistic professional community is saying the traditional approach to #autism is wrong – and we are – is it time to take a fresh look at autistic phenomenology and our approach to diagnosis? W...

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · May 26

Today in Hell Yes, Research! Autistic quality of life improved by access to accommodations like earplugs & headphones to manage sounds.

"Our study demonstrates that many aspects of auditory environments—beyond noise alone―can negatively impact Autistic people’s QoL."

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Auditory environments influence the link between Autistic traits and quality of life - Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports - Auditory environments influence the link between Autistic traits and quality of life

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Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social · May 26

That wasn’t me but it’s a good point

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Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social · May 25

What an amazing week we had in LA for the @apapsychiatric.bsky.social APA Annual Meeting. Honoured to present my research on #autistic psychiatrists. A highlight was catching up with Prof Cathy Lord for lunch
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One of the highlights of my week in LA for the American Psychiatric… | Mary Doherty

One of the highlights of my week in LA for the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting was a chance to catch up with Professor Cathy Lord. I have the greatest of respect for clinicians and sci...

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Frieda grosgean @bernaharbor.bsky.social · May 21

The second at 3:45 with @autisticdoctor.bsky.social

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Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social · May 19

What's an Irish autistic anaesthesiologist doing in Los Angeles at the @apapsychiatric.bsky.social annual meeting??
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Autistic Psychiatrists: Silenced by Shame | Mary Doherty

What a wonderful poster session we had today at American Psychiatric Association. Together with my dear friend & colleague Bernadette Grosjean, we had the honour of presenting our work on Autistic...

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Jo at MNB @joatmnb.bsky.social · May 15

if you’ve heard that autistic people lack empathy, it might be time for an information update! this bbc radio doc might fill in some gaps and clear up the confusion www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #AffectSci #AutRes #devpsycsky #EduSky 🩺,⚕️PedSky #pedpsych 🧪

The Documentary - Autism, empathy and psychopaths - BBC Sounds

Why society must rethink the damaging stereotypes about autistic people and low empathy

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Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social · May 9

Some reflections on being part of @aims2trials.bsky.social Autism Representatives over the past 6 years and an exciting new paper led by my friend & colleague @teresadelbianco.bsky.social
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Examining Neurodiversity and Inclusion in Neuroscience Research Networks:… | Mary Doherty

My involvement with the AIMS-2-Trials research consortium has been such a rollercoaster over the past 6 years. One of the most interesting aspects of the project has been the shift from autistic peopl...

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The BMA @bma.org.uk · May 1

NEW SURVEY now open for medics who are disabled, have a long-term health condition, or are neurodivergent.

This is your chance to have your say and help us make workplaces and medical schools more inclusive.

Answer the survey today. www.surveymonkey.com/r/BMAdisabil...

Are you disabled, have a long-term health condition or are neurodivergent? Share your experience and help inform our lobbying. Complete our survey by noon 27 May.

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Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social · May 4

That’s what I need to do, or just go back to using wheelchair assistance

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Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social · May 4

I am ok, I’ve boarded flight on way home. It’s delayed so I’m likely to miss connection. I’ll cope. #AirportsAreHell is a hashtag I used to use on the other platform, I guess I need to port it to here 😥

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Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social · May 4

The absolute irony of my sunflower lanyard setting off a security nightmare at @flysea.bsky.social on my way home from #INSAR2025

Tactile defensiveness means a pat down can be dangerous.

Glad of understanding staff & sensory tools from thesensorylab.co.uk/collections/...

Harm Minimisation/Pain Stimming

Check out our collection of fidgets that offer the highest sensory input. They're great for anyone who craves intense sensory stimulation without causing harm. These fidgets can also help those who st...

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Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social · May 4

A2: Sensory needs. Meltdowns, variable support needs, variable capacity for speech - what happens in my brain when I can't access speech? Stimming - what happens in my brain when I'm stimming? What do we share despite our heterogeneous profiles & support needs?
#AutINSAR #INSAR2025

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Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social · May 4

So sorry I missed this in person

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Steven Kapp @drstevenkapp.bsky.social · May 4

A shoutout to the gender diversity panel at #INSAR2025 who attended despite safety concerns about international travel for transgender+ people. We at the Autism Community Issues and Experiences were impressed by your submission and are happy you delivered a strong panel on important autism research.

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Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social · May 4

A1: My third priority is sensory processing. Differences in sensory processing are at the core of our experience as autistic people, yet sensory issues are under recognised & under researched. Deeply grateful for research & leadership of @nickputs.bsky.social in this area.
#AutINSAR #INSAR2025

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