Jane Mantzalas
@janemantzalas.bsky.social
Mum, cat lady, Swiftie. 🫶🏻 PhD candidate at OTARC, LaTrobe University, Melbourne. Researching #AutisticBurnout. All views my own.
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Neurodivergent burnout isn’t “just being tired.”
It’s hitting a wall—and then being expected to smile through it.
This image? It’s real.
Loss of words. Skills fading. Everything feels heavier, clumsier, noisier.
#WeAreBillionStrong #Neurodiversity
It’s hitting a wall—and then being expected to smile through it.
This image? It’s real.
Loss of words. Skills fading. Everything feels heavier, clumsier, noisier.
#WeAreBillionStrong #Neurodiversity
June 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Neurodivergent burnout isn’t “just being tired.”
It’s hitting a wall—and then being expected to smile through it.
This image? It’s real.
Loss of words. Skills fading. Everything feels heavier, clumsier, noisier.
#WeAreBillionStrong #Neurodiversity
It’s hitting a wall—and then being expected to smile through it.
This image? It’s real.
Loss of words. Skills fading. Everything feels heavier, clumsier, noisier.
#WeAreBillionStrong #Neurodiversity
I am horrified by RFK’s comments about autism today. 🤬 He is a vile and ignorant person representing a reprehensible government. 🤬 My rage, support, and love goes out to all autistic people. Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re less than. 💪🏻
April 17, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I am horrified by RFK’s comments about autism today. 🤬 He is a vile and ignorant person representing a reprehensible government. 🤬 My rage, support, and love goes out to all autistic people. Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re less than. 💪🏻
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New #Autism research
"Most participants (87.8%) reported lifetime suicidal ideation/thoughts and NSSI (56.3%). Nearly one-third of autistic people (31.0%) reported a suicide attempt in their lifetime, with an average of three lifetime attempts reported by participants."
doi.org/10.1089/aut....
"Most participants (87.8%) reported lifetime suicidal ideation/thoughts and NSSI (56.3%). Nearly one-third of autistic people (31.0%) reported a suicide attempt in their lifetime, with an average of three lifetime attempts reported by participants."
doi.org/10.1089/aut....
Elevated Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Autistic Youth and Adults: A Multinational Study | Autism in Adulthood
Background: Autistic people are at significant risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). We examined STB and NSSI in different age-groups, considering sex- an...
doi.org
March 17, 2025 at 4:33 AM
New #Autism research
"Most participants (87.8%) reported lifetime suicidal ideation/thoughts and NSSI (56.3%). Nearly one-third of autistic people (31.0%) reported a suicide attempt in their lifetime, with an average of three lifetime attempts reported by participants."
doi.org/10.1089/aut....
"Most participants (87.8%) reported lifetime suicidal ideation/thoughts and NSSI (56.3%). Nearly one-third of autistic people (31.0%) reported a suicide attempt in their lifetime, with an average of three lifetime attempts reported by participants."
doi.org/10.1089/aut....
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Hi everyone, this is Lauren who is a Health Psychology student doing research on Menstrual Health literacy in autistic populations in Scotland.
She is autistic herself and is looking for other autistic AFAB people in Scotland to participate.
Can you help by participating and/ or sharing?
#AutRes
She is autistic herself and is looking for other autistic AFAB people in Scotland to participate.
Can you help by participating and/ or sharing?
#AutRes
January 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Hi everyone, this is Lauren who is a Health Psychology student doing research on Menstrual Health literacy in autistic populations in Scotland.
She is autistic herself and is looking for other autistic AFAB people in Scotland to participate.
Can you help by participating and/ or sharing?
#AutRes
She is autistic herself and is looking for other autistic AFAB people in Scotland to participate.
Can you help by participating and/ or sharing?
#AutRes
Research by @ainemcnicholas.bsky.social from Uni of Galway explores autistic people's experiences of autistic burnout during active burnout. Please complete the 10 minute survey if you're 18+, self-identify or are diagnosed autistic & in burnout.
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January 13, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Research by @ainemcnicholas.bsky.social from Uni of Galway explores autistic people's experiences of autistic burnout during active burnout. Please complete the 10 minute survey if you're 18+, self-identify or are diagnosed autistic & in burnout.
url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/92XWCD1jB9...
url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/92XWCD1jB9...
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⚠️Autism Community- Support Zoom
Just a virtual space to come together for discussions, support and community care.
For: Autistic folks, Parents, Educators, Clinicians, Siblings, all are welcome.
Come as you are
*Room caps at 100. At 76 now.
Register: forms.gle/r94ZuArYPSBX...
Just a virtual space to come together for discussions, support and community care.
For: Autistic folks, Parents, Educators, Clinicians, Siblings, all are welcome.
Come as you are
*Room caps at 100. At 76 now.
Register: forms.gle/r94ZuArYPSBX...
December 21, 2024 at 3:51 AM
⚠️Autism Community- Support Zoom
Just a virtual space to come together for discussions, support and community care.
For: Autistic folks, Parents, Educators, Clinicians, Siblings, all are welcome.
Come as you are
*Room caps at 100. At 76 now.
Register: forms.gle/r94ZuArYPSBX...
Just a virtual space to come together for discussions, support and community care.
For: Autistic folks, Parents, Educators, Clinicians, Siblings, all are welcome.
Come as you are
*Room caps at 100. At 76 now.
Register: forms.gle/r94ZuArYPSBX...
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Researchers at La Trobe University are seeking volunteer research participants to be involved in a study about early autism support for children from refugee and immigrant backgrounds.
For more info:
lnkd.in/g-eYafAQ
#OTARC #LTU #LaTrobe #CALD #autismresearch #autism
For more info:
lnkd.in/g-eYafAQ
#OTARC #LTU #LaTrobe #CALD #autismresearch #autism
November 29, 2024 at 2:25 AM
Researchers at La Trobe University are seeking volunteer research participants to be involved in a study about early autism support for children from refugee and immigrant backgrounds.
For more info:
lnkd.in/g-eYafAQ
#OTARC #LTU #LaTrobe #CALD #autismresearch #autism
For more info:
lnkd.in/g-eYafAQ
#OTARC #LTU #LaTrobe #CALD #autismresearch #autism
Thanks to everyone putting together the starter packs! 🫶🏻
November 19, 2024 at 1:09 AM
Thanks to everyone putting together the starter packs! 🫶🏻
Of course my first post has to be about my cat 😹 This is Skylar. She’s adorable and grumpy. Hi 👋🏻
November 15, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Of course my first post has to be about my cat 😹 This is Skylar. She’s adorable and grumpy. Hi 👋🏻