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Laura Crane
@lauramaycrane.bsky.social
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Professor of Autism Studies at the University of Birmingham, UK. Passionate about participatory autism research that truly benefits autistic people. Research interests include education, healthcare, employment and criminal justice.
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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · 25d
#AECongress25 attendees: here's some Autism Research Starter Packs, where I've tried to collate BlueSky accounts from those who do/support/facilitate autism research. Let me know if I've missed anyone!
1. go.bsky.app/B9XV8UA
2. go.bsky.app/Pfbbvot
3. go.bsky.app/DWvXhk6
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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · 14d
This was a great question from @kathyleadbitter.bsky.social - would really love to see an analysis of these news reports, to highlight just how pernicious this matter is. Maybe a next project for @drmbothapsych.bsky.social - if they can stomach even more dehumanising accounts, that is 😖
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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · 14d
@drmbothapsych.bsky.social - congratulations on an incredible lecture this evening. You were AMAZING and I feel enormously fortunate to be part of your village ❤️ #AutRes
PowerPoint slide from Dr Monique Botha showing an image of their “village”. Photos include a range of autistic and non-autistic people including a range of autism researchers at different career stages, from different parts of the world and with different research interests. (Feeling very proud to be featured at the bottom, next to the legend that is Damian Milton!)
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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · 25d
#AECongress25 attendees: here's some Autism Research Starter Packs, where I've tried to collate BlueSky accounts from those who do/support/facilitate autism research. Let me know if I've missed anyone!
1. go.bsky.app/B9XV8UA
2. go.bsky.app/Pfbbvot
3. go.bsky.app/DWvXhk6
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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · 26d
Huge congrats to @drrachaeldavis.bsky.social @claruineill.bsky.social and @suereviews.bsky.social on their forthcoming book! Was such an honour to co-author a chapter with the fabulous @hjayoosi.bsky.social. Available to pre-order now! www.routledge.com/It-Takes-All...
It Takes All Kinds of Minds: Fostering Neurodivergent Thriving at School
It Takes All Kinds of Minds provides an inspiring and accessible introduction to neurodiversity in educational settings, informed by research and real-world experience. Drawing upon core principles th...
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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · 29d
Really excited to be going to the @autismeurope.bsky.social International Congress in Dublin this week!

You can access all the presentations from our team at the Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER) via this link: bit.ly/ACER-AE
Profile of Laura Crane on the Autism Europe website: Laura Crane University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Laura Crane is Professor of Autism Studies at the University of Birmingham, where she is Director of the Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER) and Director of Research for the School of Education. The goal of Laura's work is to conduct research on topics that matter to autistic people and their allies, through working in collaboration with them. In this regard, Laura's research interests are wide-ranging, and she has published extensively in the fields of education, healthcare, and criminal justice. [also features details of Laura's participation, available on the link in the post; headshot also provided of Laura, a smiling white woman with long brown hair]
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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · Sep 5
Suzi - This is one of the most amazing messages I think I've ever received! Thank you so much for your lovely comments about my research, which I really appreciate ❤️ And what a stunning photo too! Honestly, it's made my day! 🥰
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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · Aug 29
➡️ Interested in autism and education?
➡️ Undertake research that takes a strengths-informed approach?
➡️ Within a neurodiversity paradigm?
🙌 Consider submitting an abstract to a special education of Behavioral Sciences
More information in the link below 👇
www.mdpi.com/journal/beha...
#AutRes
Information about the special issue: I am the guest editor of a special issue for Behavioral Sciences on the topic of Education for Autistic Children and Young People. I warmly invite you to consider submitting an abstract for this special issue, the aim of which is to bring together the most recent ideas and research in the autism and education field. In this special issue, we are particularly interested in strengths-informed approaches to autism and education, situated within a neurodiversity paradigm, underpinned by high quality research. The age range is approximately at 3 – 25 years. Submissions focusing on secondary/high school education and alternative settings are particularly welcome, as are studies drawn from low and middle income countries. Abstract submission deadline: 30 September 2025 Manuscript deadline: 16 April 2025
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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · Jul 29
Exciting to see details of our new project, 'EXAMINE: Exam inequality for neurodivergent students', live on the @nuffieldfoundation.org website!

Led by @annaremington.bsky.social, @craeioe.bsky.social

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EXAMINE: Exam inequality for neurodivergent students - Nuffield Foundation
This project will investigate whether certain features of GCSE examination papers might explain the lower average attainment of neurodivergent students in England.
www.nuffieldfoundation.org
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Julia Carroll @jelliclecat.bsky.social · Jul 28
If you are a neurodivergent person over 16, please complete this survey! It can potentially impact recommendations made to the government.
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Charlotte Brooks @thegoo.se · Jul 16
Are you a neurodivergent person over 16?
Share your views to help improve support for neurodivergent young people in schools. Our survey supports the work of the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group, and may influence recommendations to Government. Take part here: https://thegoo.se/survey
Title reads: Are you a neurodivergent person over 16? If so, you may want to consider taking part in an online survey on identifying support for neurodivergent young people in schools. Inside a speech bubble reads: We are interested in hearing the views of neurodivergent people in England aged 16+ There is a playful graphic of three young children in colourful clothing. One is holding a wand, and another is holding a balloon. If you are interested, please go to the survey at https://thegoo.se/survey or scan a QR code. This link redirects to Qualtrics, a reputable website for questionnaires and surveys. This survey is being run on behalf of work supporting the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group. It has received ethical approval from University of Birmingham. There is a logo for University of Birmingham at the bottom of the page.
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Monique Botha @drmbothapsych.bsky.social · Jul 17
PUBLIC LECTURE:

My end of @leverhulme.ac.uk fellowship lecture is on the 24th of September! It will be in person at @durhampsych.bsky.social and also streamed online. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/centre-for...
Centre for Neurodiversity and Development Public Lecture
Why autism isn't what you think it is (and why that matters) - end of fellowship Public Lecture by Dr Monique Botha
www.eventbrite.co.uk
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Charlotte Brooks @thegoo.se · Jul 16
Are you a neurodivergent person over 16?
Share your views to help improve support for neurodivergent young people in schools. Our survey supports the work of the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group, and may influence recommendations to Government. Take part here: https://thegoo.se/survey
Title reads: Are you a neurodivergent person over 16? If so, you may want to consider taking part in an online survey on identifying support for neurodivergent young people in schools. Inside a speech bubble reads: We are interested in hearing the views of neurodivergent people in England aged 16+ There is a playful graphic of three young children in colourful clothing. One is holding a wand, and another is holding a balloon. If you are interested, please go to the survey at https://thegoo.se/survey or scan a QR code. This link redirects to Qualtrics, a reputable website for questionnaires and surveys. This survey is being run on behalf of work supporting the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group. It has received ethical approval from University of Birmingham. There is a logo for University of Birmingham at the bottom of the page.
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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · Jul 3
There is a growing push to make research data 'open' (i.e., not just stored by the original research team, for no one else to use). In our new study, we examined the views of autistic adults and parents of autistic children on this issue. Results suggest a cautious, nuanced approach is needed...
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Dan Poole @danpoole.bsky.social · Jul 2
New preprint: Open data in autism research: the views of autistic people and parents of autistic children

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Led by @hannahhobson.bsky.social w/ @dramypearson.bsky.social Audrey Linden @cmanning.bsky.social @fsedgewick.bsky.social @lauramaycrane.bsky.social

#AutRes #OpenSci
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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · Jun 26
Calling autism community members and justice professionals (with experience in Magistrates/Crown Court) to help co-design new, accessible resources for autistic people involved in criminal court systems in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 & 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Autism community: lnkd.in/ekxQ_wV5
Justice professionals: lnkd.in/ee8SXbmd

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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · Jun 18
Delighted to be part of this really exciting new project led by the brilliant @annaremington.bsky.social 🎉
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Centre for Research in Autism and Education @craeioe.bsky.social · Jun 18
New @nuffieldfoundation.org‬ funded CRAE project!
With collaborators Andy Lamb, Mick Walker, @lauramaycrane.bsky.social, @miriched.bsky.social + Donna-Lynn Shepherd, CRAE's @annaremington.bsky.social + Geoff Bird are leading a project investigating GCSE exam equity for neurodivergent students.
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House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee @hlautismactcom.parliament.uk · May 16
[1]🧵On 19 May, we hold an evidence session on key barriers hindering autistic people from finding and staying in work, and solutions to such barriers. At 14:45, we hear from the following witnesses:
- Prof Kim Hoque, KCL
- @annaremington.bsky.social, UCL
- Laura Davis, @base-uk.bsky.social
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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · May 16
Me! Will be lovely to see you 🥰
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House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee @hlautismactcom.parliament.uk · Apr 25
[1]🧵On 28 April, we hold two evidence sessions. You can watch the both sessions online here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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Autism Act 2009 Committee
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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · Apr 16
Welcome Lorcan! If you take a look on my profile, you'll find my two 'Starter Packs', where I've tried to collate autism researchers from X/Twitter - hope that helps rebuild your network...
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House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee @hlautismactcom.parliament.uk · Apr 2
📽️The video below👇with our Baroness Rock, our Chair on our committee's call for evidence.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfPt...
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House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee @hlautismactcom.parliament.uk · Apr 2
To mark #WorldAutismAcceptanceDay on 2 April, we launch🚀our call for evidence on the Autism Act 2009 and the Government's Autism Strategy.

Share your views 💬 via the link here: committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi.... The closing date is at 5pm on 2 June 2025.

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Call for Evidence - Committees - UK Parliament
Call for evidence
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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · Mar 27
Such a joy to be back at @craeioe.bsky.social to celebrate our book on Improving Mental Health Therapies for Autistic CYP. Beautiful talk by @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social and what an amazing panel of discussants ❤️
Georgia Pavlopoulou standing and talking to a panel of seated chapter authors, against a backdrop of the book cover on a giant screen. One panellist is wearing a colourful dress to match the colourful book cover! Georgia Pavlopoulou at a lectern, delivering a lecture with a slide that asks ‘Where is the love?’
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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · Mar 27
We are recruiting for two Advisory Editors at Autism!

Deadline for expressions of interest is April 25th. For full details, please see the link

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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · Mar 18
Thank you so much for your lovely message, Larissa - I really appreciate it ❤️
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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · Mar 15
Really enjoyed presenting at the National Autism Congress in Amersfoort this week, sharing my work on best practices when talking to autistic children about their diagnosis. Huge thanks to Els Blijd-Hoogewys for inviting me 🥰
Collage of three images: (1) Laura - smiling woman with long hair - at a train station; (2) conference programme, name badge and 'thank you' chocolate; (3) screen at the conference displaying the conference programme (in Dutch!)
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Kayleigh Doyle (she/her) @kayleighdoyle.bsky.social · Mar 7
So exciting to read neurodiversity affirmative research exploring autism and the arts! Shockingly it’s a rarety in the field so this is refreshing to say the least 👏🏼👏🏼
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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · Mar 6
Delighted to share this new article, led by Elise Robinson, examining whether the dramatic principles of play, openness and togetherness could foster the socio-emotional wellbeing of a group of Autistic young people in a special school. #AutRes nasenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Examining the impact of drama‐based sessions on the social emotional well‐being of Autistic pupils in a special school: A multi‐informant qualitative study
Drama is a subject through which pupils can explore and develop their social learning. Previous research into drama-based pedagogy has predominantly centred on outcomes that benchmark Autistic social....
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