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Harriet Axbey @draxbey.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you to El Dewar for this lovely review of my book University: The Autistic Guide!

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#Autism #University #FreshersWeek #Freshers

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Harriet Axbey @draxbey.bsky.social · Apr 11

That's interesting, I wonder what the best words for it in German are, I know many languages don't have the neurodiversity affirming vocab in the same way as others.

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Harriet Axbey @draxbey.bsky.social · Apr 9

Excited to see our research featured on Quarks Dimension Ralph! Great to see our work on neurodiversity getting out there. @cjcrompton.bsky.social @suereviews.bsky.social #Autismus #Neurodiversität

youtu.be/OE9GYR020E0?...

ADHS, Autismus und Neurodiversität: Was ist eigentlich normal? | Quarks Dimension Ralph

YouTube video by Quarks Dimension Ralph

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Sarcophagus Gibbs @sararoseg.bsky.social · Apr 2

I wasn’t expecting to win, I haven’t prepared an autism acceptance speech

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Dr Krysia Waldock @krysiawally.bsky.social · Mar 30

Thank you lovely speakers and attendees and our fab keynote @naomijacobs.bsky.social !

and also thank you to @draxbey.bsky.social for this great photo of the 3 of us you got !

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Dr Krysia Waldock @krysiawally.bsky.social · Mar 30

We did it! @renasha.bsky.social and I hosted a highly successful Chair's Response Day for the BSA Sociology of Religion study group at King's College London and online with an exemplary line up of speakers for both academics and practitioners!

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3 people on stage - 1 brown woman and 2 white people (one in a wheelchair), in front of slides saying 'BSA SocRel Chair's Response Day'

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Harriet Axbey @draxbey.bsky.social · Mar 29

Definitely! Was a great day 😁

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Harriet Axbey @draxbey.bsky.social · Mar 29

Some scary statistics from @naomijacobs.bsky.social

@krysiawally.bsky.social @bsasocrel.bsky.social #Disability

Two people of a stage with a PowerPoint slide behind them with the words:
Disability and social injustice in the UK
4.7 million disabled people in poverty; 600,000 children.
Two thirds of households at food banks are disabled.
Disability related extra costs £1,010 per month.
2 million people have long COVID.
42% of deaths of people with learning disabilities are avoidable.
2,015 autistic and learning disabled people in mental health wards.
Austerity- "shirkers and scroungers" media narrative.
434,243 waiting for social care assessments/care.
"Human catastrophe"

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Harriet Axbey @draxbey.bsky.social · Mar 29

Looking forward to the Disability, Neurodiversity, and Religion response day today at Kings College! #SocRelResponse2025 @bsasocrel.bsky.social @krysiawally.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

Three people on a stage with a PowerPoint slide behind them with the words "BSA SocRel Chair's Response Day 29th May 2025 Kings College London"

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Harriet Axbey @draxbey.bsky.social · Mar 3

Reliving my childhood tonight! Beautiful tribute at the end to Michelle who played Dawn #Buffy @buffyrevamped.bsky.social

A woman with long brown hair and glasses in a pocket watch jumpsuit stand next to a life size picture of a man playing Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The words Buffy Revamped are in the corner of the picture.

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Harriet Axbey @draxbey.bsky.social · Jan 25

🌟Autistic people wanted!🌟
I would love to hear from autistic people who would like to contribute to a new book on growing up autistic. Please email [email protected] for more information. #Autistic #Autism #ActuallyAutistic

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AUTSCAPE @autscape.org · Feb 12

Now available on YouTube, an #OnlineAutscape2025 “More Autistic Joy” presentation: “Joyful Degrees: Autistic Adjustments at University” by @draxbey.bsky.social, presented 7th February.

Watch it at: youtu.be/C35yQHSk3cw

#Autscape #AutisticJoy #ActuallyAutistic #autistic #autism #university

At Online Autscape 2025: More Autistic Joy, Harriet Axbey presented: Joyful Degrees: Autistic Adjustments at University. Portrait of the presenter, young female-presenting person with long dark curly hair, wearing glasses, smiling.

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Harriet Axbey @draxbey.bsky.social · Feb 7

A big thank you to @autscape.org for inviting me to present at their conference tonight. Some great questions from participants on accessibility at university, and autistic adjustments!

#Autism #Autistic #University #Accessibility

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AUTSCAPE @autscape.org · Jan 24

An #OnlineAutscape2025 “More Autistic Joy” highlight:

On the 7th of February at 19:00 GMT/UTC, Harriet Axbey will be presenting “Joyful Degrees: #Autistic Adjustments at #University”. It's the first presentation of the event.

Registration: www.autscape.org/2025/registr...

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At Online Autscape 2025: More Autistic Joy, Harriet Axbey will be presenting: Joyful Degrees: Autistic Adjustments at University. Portrait of the presenter, young female-presenting person with long dark curly hair, wearing glasses, smiling.

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Becky Choat @beckychoat.bsky.social · Jan 29

Just a couple of weeks until I am hosting this for SWAN Scotland (www.swanscotland.org) with @draxbey.bsky.social We still have a few spaces remaining, can't wait!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1208257704...

SWAN Webinar: Surviving and Thriving at University

Join us as we catch up with guest speaker Dr Harriet Axbey and discuss how to survive and thrive at university as an autistic student

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Harriet Axbey @draxbey.bsky.social · Jan 28

Self-diagnosed people are very welcome to contribute if you would like to 😊

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The Daily Tism @thedailytism.com · Jan 26

Dr. Graeme Hart, PhD, has been drowning out the objections of autistic people for the last 20 years of his academic career, an achievement that has earned him respect amongst his peers.

www.patreon.com/posts/103032...

Hero! The autism researcher who will stop at nothing to avoid listening to autistic people

Image of man in suit and glasses sitting at desk throwing crumpled paper into a waste paper bin that’s overflowing

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Harriet Axbey @draxbey.bsky.social · Jan 25

Hi! It would involve writing a paragraph or two to be included, all via email 😊

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Dr Krysia Waldock @krysiawally.bsky.social · Jan 25

Can anyone help my lovely colleague and pal @draxbey.bsky.social ? She'd love to hear from autistic people about her new book on growing up autistic. Groups she is specifically interested in hearing from in the thread attached below!

Harriet Axbey @draxbey.bsky.social · Jan 25

🌟Autistic people wanted!🌟
I would love to hear from autistic people who would like to contribute to a new book on growing up autistic. Please email [email protected] for more information. #Autistic #Autism #ActuallyAutistic

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Harriet Axbey @draxbey.bsky.social · Jan 25

Autistic people who are LGBTQ+
Autistic people with endometriosis
Autistic people who have experienced school anxiety/refusal
Autistic social media content creators

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Harriet Axbey @draxbey.bsky.social · Jan 25

I would particularly like to hear from:
Autistic young people (under 30s)
Autistic parents of autistic children
Autistic sex educators
Autistic teachers
Autistic GPs
Autistic people who have experienced gender dysphoria

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Harriet Axbey @draxbey.bsky.social · Jan 25

🌟Autistic people wanted!🌟
I would love to hear from autistic people who would like to contribute to a new book on growing up autistic. Please email [email protected] for more information. #Autistic #Autism #ActuallyAutistic

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Harriet Axbey @draxbey.bsky.social · Dec 18

Know someone applying to university?
University: The Autistic Guide would make a great present!
Filled with lots of tips, advice, and lists (we love a list).
Currently discounted: amzn.eu/d/5YQkvj5

#Autism #University #Autistic #Books

University – The Autistic Guide: Everything You Need to Survive and Thrive

Buy University – The Autistic Guide: Everything You Need to Survive and Thrive by Harriet Axbey (ISBN: 9781803882543) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Durham Research Online @drodurham.bsky.social · Dec 11

This morning we welcomed @debbieriby.bsky.social, @dramypearson.bsky.social, @mimhanley.bsky.social , @drmbothapsych.bsky.social, @chloefielding.bsky.social to @dulib.bsky.social to talk about research projects happening in the Centre for Neurodiversity & Development (@durhampsych.bsky.social)

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Harriet Axbey @draxbey.bsky.social · Dec 11

Order soon to get my book delivered before Christmas!

It follows Grace, who is Autistic, and thinks her brother can read minds!

www.amazon.co.uk/My-Brother-Tom-Has-Superpowers/dp/1914424255 #Autism #Autistic #Books #Book #ChildrensBooks

My Brother Tom Has Superpowers

My Brother Tom Has Superpowers : Axbey, Harriet: Amazon.co.uk: Books

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