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Monique Botha @drmbothapsych.bsky.social · 9d

In our study, led by the amazing Taylor Burns, we found that masking of autistic traits may leave autistic people vulnerable to identity distress which in turn effects mental health. This means constantly adapting to neurotypical norms may make it hard for autistic people to hold on to who they are

Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 9d

New research involving @drmbothapsych.bsky.social in our @durhampsych.bsky.social finds that identity distress (where someone has difficulty forming a cohesive sense of identity) is at the heart of higher rates of poor mental health experienced by autistic people. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3KMtz88

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AMASE @amase.org.uk · 16d

Again and again, studies that actually ask people what autism research should prioritise find that the funding landscape bears little relation to stakeholders' priorities.

The RFK Jr project is even worse: politically motivated, unscientific & anti-Autistic.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4230972

What should autism research focus upon? Community views and priorities from the United Kingdom

The rise in the measured prevalence of autism has been accompanied by much new research and research investment internationally. This study sought to establish whether the pattern of current UK autism...

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Autistrain @autistrain.bsky.social · 15d

You should add a space between the point and the URL. Otherwise, the link doesn't work.

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Autistrain @autistrain.bsky.social · 15d

At the cost of the autistics who any way where not considered, it's an attempt to control the pregnancy, and women. They want women under male autority. This will never be fine.

Ann Memmott @annmemmott.bsky.social · 15d

One of the extraordinary claims from the Orange Leader about autism, Tylenol and vaccines, yesterday, was that if people do as he suggests, there was no downside. "Nothing bad can happen". Just good things would happen, apparently.
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AMASE @amase.org.uk · 16d

Paracetamol (Tylenol) does not cause autism, and it is a source of great dismay that autism researchers and Autistic advocates still have to spend so much time battling misinformation.

Research on causes of autism systematically fails to control for the existence and behaviour of Autistic parents.

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Stimpunks Foundation @stimpunks.org · 16d

Queer and neurodivergent people are biological facts.

We are stable parts of the human genome.

“Human cognitive diversity exists for a reason; our differences are the genius – and the conscience – of our species.”
—Carol Black, A Thousand Rivers

stimpunks.org/philosophy/b...

Behold the Spectrum

Queer and neurodivergent people are biological facts.We are stable parts of the human genome.If you believe in a Maker, Maker built us in.Look to Maker and behold the Spectrum!If you don’t subscribe…

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Autistrain @autistrain.bsky.social · 22d

Take the same old receipt, change the name of the ingredients. Pretend it's new.

Ann Memmott @annmemmott.bsky.social · 23d

Specialists have a new phrase for autistic children too exhausted to attempt school. "Emotionally based school avoidance".
Well, no. Forcing exhausted children to endure yet more pain, overwhelm, bullying and bewilderment, in a system 100% not designed for them, isn't an 'emotional' failure, is it.

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Autistrain @autistrain.bsky.social · 25d

The words in capital say everything!

Sue Fletcher-Watson @suereviews.bsky.social · 25d

So my keynote at #AECongress25 involved a lot of memes to illustrate my points about how to understand and apply the neurodiversity paradigm.

The focus is on LIBERATION from OPPRESSIVE systems and beliefs.

This will work best, I believe, when we COLLECTIVISE our action.

Here we go…

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Fergus Murray @fergus.oolong.co.uk · 26d

Unfortunately, this is important.

Re-posting with alt text.

A four-panel explainer comic:

Who are groypers and why did charlie Kirk's murderer had their memes engraved on his bullet casings?

Panel 1:
Groypers Are An Ultra-nationalist are an ultra-nationalist neo-nazi group born out of the 2010's meme culture, led by Nick Fuentes, who in 2019 started what was dubbed "The Groyper Wars". They targeted the left, but also mainstream conservatives.
(The drawing for this panel is an angry young man in a MAGA hat, with an AF insignia behind him.)

Panel 2:
Charlie Kirk was one of the main targets of the Groyper Wars. He was considered "a fake conservative" because he accepted to debate with Jewish or gay people. Groypers routinely attempted to derail his debates and force him into extreme positions.
(The drawing shows a recorded debate.)

Panel 3:
Groypers use progressive symbols as a strategy to confuse people about their actual beliefs. for example, the protest song "Bella Ciao" was chosen as one of the "theme songs" of the Groyper Wars.
(The drawing is off a frog troll meme)

"Hey fascist, catch ↑→↓↓↓" is a meme referencing a code for total annihilation in shooting game "Helldivers 2". "*notices bulge* OwO what's this?" is another popular hateful meme used to harass the furry community, a common target of the far-right.

Tyler Robinson is a soldier in the Groyper Wars who has fallen so deep into internet culture that most people can't even recognize it.
(Picture of a white boy, mostly hidden by text).

By Sophie Labelle.

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 27d

E-Book: Monotropism: Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions At Home & School
Hopefully helpful for the start of term!

Monotropism: Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions

"Embracing Monotropism & Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions at Home and School" by Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms). This is a neurodiversity-affirming guide for families, educators, and anyone supporting young autistic people.✨ Learn about monotropism — a powerful, positive theory of autistic experiences✨ Practical advice for supporting flow states, transitions, and sensory needs at home and school ✨ Ideas for creating environments where young autistic people can thrive✨ Resources, readings, and community support links included! Download now and help young people embrace their unique flow! (updated ebook originally created for PANDA charity 2024)

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Autistrain @autistrain.bsky.social · 28d

Does anyone have ressources about being in a sort of "savior mode" and autistic?

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David Gray-Hammond (He/Him) @emergentdivergence.com · Sep 7

We need this to spread far and wide. The more people making noise about this and signing and sharing the linked petition the better.

#ActuallyAutistic #autism #AutisticRights @tanyaadkin.bsky.social @autisticrealms.bsky.social @autismadvocate.co.uk @jadefarrington.bsky.social

David Gray-Hammond (He/Him) @emergentdivergence.com · Sep 6

Amazon’s book marketplace isn’t just careless, it’s complicit.
Dangerous autism “cure” guides remain on sale, despite global outcry.

Read my exposé: www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/amazon-aut...

#ActuallyAutistic #AutisticRights #autism #HarmfulCures

Amazon, Autism, and Abuse: Why Harmful 'Cure' Books Must Be Removed

The following article contains information and images that may be distressing for some.

www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · Sep 4

It sucks to be autistic during menopause: "Participants felt unprepared for the intensification of sensory sensitivities during the menopause transition due to a lack of information about perimenopause from healthcare providers." via @christineajenkins.bsky.social:

journals.lww.com/menopausejou...

The transition to menopause for autistic individuals in the ... : Menopause

ideotelephone interviews with 21 autistic adults who had experienced, or were currently experiencing, perimenopause in the United States. Data were coded by two independent coders. We used a thematic ...

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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · Sep 3

In this systematic review, George Watts & colleagues find there is a "certain magic"✨ of autistic adults connecting with each other, enhancing their quality of life across various domains. These interactions could be key to better wellbeing.

journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

journals.sagepub.com

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Autistrain @autistrain.bsky.social · Sep 4

I was thinking about this. :)

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Autistrain @autistrain.bsky.social · Sep 4

On the quick, will have to think about it, but that outcomes is a product of the environment.

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Autistrain @autistrain.bsky.social · Sep 3

A French politician once said:

When you're pissed off by a case, you have to create a case within a case, and if necessary another case within the case of the case, until nobody understands anything any more.

Michelle Dawson @autismcrisis.bsky.social · Sep 3

"Challenges to ABA" special issue intro--"important to recognize that critiques target specific procedures or interventions... and not ABA as a discipline"?--not ABA terrible standards, ABA disregard of harms, ABA COIs, etc? link.springer.com/article/10.1... autistics "with profound support needs"?

Challenges to Applied Behavior Analysis: Introduction to the Special Issue - Perspectives on Behavior Science

Perspectives on Behavior Science -

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Autistrain @autistrain.bsky.social · Sep 2

A huge lost :(

Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · Aug 29

We lost @stevesilberman.bsky.social 1 year ago.

Steve wrote #NeuroTribes after asking, "why is it [mainstream autism] concerns are so divorced from the real problems that the people on the front lines of autism—autistic people & their families—were facing day to day?”

tinyurl.com/NDequitableFuture

Autism and Neurodiversity: A Vision for a More Equitable Future

Autistic children tend to be taught to fit into neurotypical molds, instead of being taught about neurodiversity & what being autistic means.

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Autistrain @autistrain.bsky.social · Sep 2

Interesting article with good points. I would be precocious with mindfulness and other new age practice.

Autistrain @autistrain.bsky.social · Sep 1

A well done framework including important topics for autistic thriving like monotropism.

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · Sep 1

Explore my idea for SPACE-TIME, a neuroaffirming framework rooted in monotropism, for education, healthcare, and workplaces to open up community discussion about what Autistic care and support could look like.

autisticrealms.com/space-time-a...

SPACE-TIME: A Monotropism Informed Framework for Autistic People | Autistic Realms

SPACE-TIME: A Monotropism-Informed Neuroaffirming Framework for Autistic People

autisticrealms.com

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Autistrain @autistrain.bsky.social · Sep 1

This is my experience. Autistic partners are the easiest to be with. It feels like speaking the same language and navigating the same world. The connection is also deeper.

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Autistrain @autistrain.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thank you for your work and the newsletter.

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Autistrain @autistrain.bsky.social · Aug 31

The whole thing of a healthy mind and body through therapies and cure to enhance the people, so the humans are not degenerate is here.

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Autistrain @autistrain.bsky.social · Aug 31

These ideas infiltrated the German spirituality and German ideologies. Nazi spiritual eugenics comes from here. After WWII, these ideas went into New-Age spiritualities, and neoliberalism propagates them until today.

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Autistrain @autistrain.bsky.social · Aug 31

It was to build a better man through natural therapies and narrow norms. The idea of normalization through therapies was here. A part was using fitness to promote the "right" body and behaviors.

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