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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · 16d

Funny enough, the very small relationship between Tylenol and autism goes away when accounting for family-level variance jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children’s Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability

This nationwide cohort study with sibling control analysis examines the association of acetaminophen use during pregnancy with children’s risk of autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability.

jamanetwork.com

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · 16d

The assumption that parents of autistic kids could not themselves be autistic, having achieved such an important societal milestone as finding a social connection (at least for one night), is rooted in ableist nonsense and SO frustrating!!

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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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · 16d

There wouldn’t be an issue with increasing identification of autism and pushing to identify a “cause” if autism wasn’t viewed as a problem to begin with 👀

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · Jul 17

Many have already seen the open letter to Dr. Bhattacharya and RFK Jr. from over 300 NIH staff. The letter makes a clear statement in support of science, public health, and equity.

Read the Bethesda Declaration: tinyurl.com/BethesdaDecl...

Sign the support letter: tinyurl.com/BDpublicsupp...

ADD YOUR NAME: Sign the Open Letter in Support of NIH Staff

Join the courageous and committed National Institutes of Health (NIH) public servants by adding your name now.

tinyurl.com

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · Jul 1

Congratulations! Can't wait to check this out!

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · Jun 28

Would love to contribute as I’m very interested in this topic. Unfortunately I do not fit your criteria, would be interested if you expand it

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Dr. Alyssa (they/them) @yesthattoo.bsky.social · Jun 4

I will be presenting on neurodiversity-affirming AAC, gestalt language processing, and a a decent chunk of stuff about part-time AAC use/AAC use by speaking autistic folks on September 28, 2025. A recording will be available until November 12, 2025.

bit.ly/nwacs2025

#ActuallyAutistic #Autism #AAC

Flier for the Northwest Augmentative Communication Society 2025 Virtual Conference, with featured presenter Dr. Alyssa Hillary Zisk, who is the original poster (yesthattoo). It includes the date of the conference, September 28, 2025, a registration link of bit.ly/nwacs2025, the promotional code NWACScode2025_AHZ for 15% off registration, and a picture of Dr. Zisk lying down on the floor.

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · Jun 27

📣 New Article Published!

DYK that using different bullying measures gives you different results? 😜

And especially for disability populations like #autistic and #ADHD youth who are bullied differently than their peers.

#AutRes

rdcu.be/etERF

Different Tools, Different Results: Comparing Methods for Bullying Assessment in Autistic and ADHD Youth

rdcu.be

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · Jun 13

Very excited for this opportunity!

Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · Jun 13

We are delighted to have appointed two excellent candidates to the role of Advisory Editor at Autism.

Welcome to the team, Hannah Morton ‪(@hannahmorton.bsky.social‬) and Patrick Dwyer!

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · May 16

I love this and am excited also! This thread is excellent

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NIH Vigils @nihvigils.bsky.social · May 12

On Saturday, @alsobrooks.senate.gov held a Sick of It rally at the NIH, and 3 NIH employees were given speaking slots! Check out the news piece at m.youtube.com/watch?v=NfJ5... and the full stream at www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7OG....

Angela Alsobrooks calls on Robert Kennedy Jr. to resign during rally outside NIH

YouTube video by WUSA9

m.youtube.com

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · May 8

There’s been a lot of interest—I’m emailing the whole group tomorrow!

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LizW @cave-malum.bsky.social · May 8

“It’s the registry without the word ‘registry’ in it,” said David Mandell, a professor of psychiatry and longtime autism researcher at the University of Pennsylvania.

It would improve trust if people could opt out of having their data included in the "real-world platform"/registry.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · May 8

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday that his department would build a “real-world platform” that would allow researchers to hunt for causes of autism by examining insurance claims, electronic medical records and wearable devices like smart watches.

Kennedy Announces New Database for Research Into ‘Root Causes’ of Autism

www.nytimes.com

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · May 7

Autistic Autism Diagnosticians Collaborative

Connect with other autistic, credentialed professionals who diagnose autism to shape conversations around access, high-masking presentations, and differential diagnosis.

Trainees welcome, Self-ID is valid.

bit.ly/AutisticDiag...

Please share! 🫶

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Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social · May 4

A1: My top priority is for senior researchers in the field to examine their own positionality, for many of them to realise that they too are autistic, to embrace this, explore what it means for themselves & our community, and then - when ready - to own it and come out publicly
#AutINSAR #INSAR2025

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · May 4

So great to connect with you in person! ☺️

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · May 3

This is my favorite call out I’ve ever received

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · May 3

As an autism community we should be coming together to defend and support the services and supports that allow autistic people to live a life of their choosing
- @drstevenkapp.bsky.social

Thank you Dr. Kapp for your continued leadership and advocacy at #INSAR2025 and beyond

Steven Kapp presenting at a podium at INSAR

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · May 3

You navigated the questions at the end of your talk flawlessly. Thank you for contributing your work to our field!

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · May 2

Hey #INSAR2025 - want to share your communication preferences more visibly?

Grab a colored lanyard from the networking area on the 6th floor!

Green, yellow, and red badge lanyards on a table

Stimpunks interaction badge: green means come talk to me

Stimpunks interaction badge: yellow means come talk to me only if I know you

Stimpunks interaction badge: red means don’t approach me right now

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · May 2

Meee!

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · May 2

Today! Autism PROMnet SIG #INSAR2025

Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · Apr 25

Excited for another year of the Autism PROMnet Special Interest Group at #INSAR2025!

Come chat with us about using valid, accessible, and inclusive measures for and by autistic people in autism research 🙌

Friday, May 2 at 10:30AM (#706)

www.autismpromnet.org
@quantpsychiatry.bsky.social

Improving patient reported outcome measures (proms) in autism research. Bridging the gap between advanced psychometric techniques and stakeholder priorities. Friday May 2 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Room 4C-1,2 (4th floor). SIG Leaders Hillary K. Schiltz Zachary J. Williams. INSAR annual meeting.

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · May 2

Friday morning meetup at #INSAR2025

Let’s talk about how to support each other and advocate for work that aligns with our values 🙌

ABCT Autism SIG @abctautism.bsky.social · May 1

Reminder for those at #INSAR2025

Join ABCT Autism SIG members tomorrow MORNING for a meetup BEFORE the keynote. Looking forward to seeing many of you there!

Friday, May 2nd from 7:00 – 8:00 AM at Mr. West Cafe Bar (720 Olive Way | Seattle, WA 98101).

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · May 1

I think it’s such an important area of need! Happy to put you in touch with Alexis (presenting this research) if you’d like!

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Hannah Morton @hannahmorton.bsky.social · May 1

DBT can be used help autistic people feel more equipped to reach their own personal goals and live a life that feels worth living to them

#INSAR2025

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