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Anthony @pyrpawed.bsky.social · May 27

"Autism research is highly focused on causation and autism 'treatments,' areas most autistic people neither benefit from nor want studied." AutINSAR brought together #ActuallyAutistic, their families, autism researchers & professionals RE: research priorities.
thinkingautismguide.com/2025/05/what...

What Autistic People Want From Autism Research: AutINSAR 2025

AutINSAR is a much-needed discussion between autistic people and autism researchers about priorities in autism research.

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · May 29

NEW Map of Monotropic Experiences: FREE Open Source Training Resources

Map of Monotropic Experiences: FREE Open Source Training ResourcesThe Map of Monotropic Experiences:Reframing Autism Through A Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens Training for Professionals, Families and Community Groups to Support…

NEW Map of Monotropic Experiences: FREE Open Source Training Resources

Map of Monotropic Experiences: FREE Open Source Training ResourcesThe Map of Monotropic Experiences:Reframing Autism Through A Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens Training for Professionals, Families and Community Groups to Support Autistic People I am excited to announce that in collaboration with Stumpunks, we have a new free, open-source training resource!At Autistic Realms and Stimpunks, we believe in telling our own stories and validating each other's experiences. The Map of Monotropic...

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · May 26

@jadefarrington.bsky.social @elizafricker.bsky.social @jodieclarke.bsky.social @drnaomifisher.bsky.social @notfineinschool.bsky.social @aut2ask.bsky.social @drjenniferhuffman.bsky.social @dean-beadle.bsky.social @sedsconnective.org @lillyjade.bsky.social you are all listed :)

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OT Expert @ot-expert.bsky.social · May 28

Thank you for adding me to that wonderful starter pack :) What a great resource

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · May 26

@ndjourneys.bsky.social @jornbettin.bsky.social @ndsltuk.bsky.social @againstrestraint.com @icarszoey.bsky.social @autisticgirlsnet.bsky.social @autisticteacher.bsky.social @itsemilykaty.bsky.social @semascot.bsky.social you are all included:)

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · May 26

@gr0ve.bsky.social @thepdaspace.bsky.social @petewharmby.com @kieranrose.bsky.social @ot-expert.bsky.social @autismadvocate.co.uk @dr-nicky.bsky.social @thinkingautism.com @autisticdoctor.bsky.social @not-so-nt.bsky.social you are all included:)

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · May 26

@stimpunks.org @amase.org.uk @laurahellfeld.bsky.social @autisticallyscott.bsky.social @vivdawes.bsky.social @emergentdivergence.com @bexmilgatetherapy.bsky.social @annmemmott.bsky.social @commonsenseslt.bsky.social @scrappapertiger.bsky.social you are all included :)

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · May 26

Resharing my starter pack of neuro-affirming Autistic advocates, orgs and charities if you are looking for a good list of people to follow
go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · May 19

Excited to be joining @stimpunks.org and @covingtonedu.bsky.social from @humrespro.bsky.social for a podcast soon :)

Nick Covington @covingtonedu.bsky.social · May 19

@stimpunks.org 🤝 @humrespro.bsky.social

It is SO long overdue, but I'm so pumped for my upcoming chat with a great cross-section of Stimpunks — @ryanboren.bsky.social, Chelsea Adams, @autisticrealms.bsky.social, and Norah Hobbs — for the HRP podcast.

stimpunks.org/about/ #EduSky

Stimpunks is created by and for neurodivergent and disabled people.

We provide mutual aid, creator grants, learning opportunities, human-centered research, and living wages for our community.

We presume competence.

We believe in self-determination.

We, Stimpunks

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · May 18

"With the founding of ASAN....information and advocacy model changed. And parents like me can opt for better choices."

When you know better, you can do better!

Great words from @shannonrosa.bsky.social @thinkingautism.com about the amazing work @autisticadvocacy.org do for our community.

Shannon Rosa @shannonrosa.bsky.social · May 18

So @autisticadvocacy.org let me say a few formal words about why I am so grateful for them and their work, and how they have made lives better for so many autistic people—including my own son. Full text in link, but I'm also going to do this as a thread.

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Shannon Des Roches Rosa Ally to the Autistic Community 2024 Remarks - Autistic Self Advocacy Network

As a part of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network's 2024 gala, we have the honor to share and uplift our remarkable awardees' words and their service to the self-advocacy and disability community. We wi...

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Nick Walker @dr-nicky.bsky.social · May 14

This coming Monday, 5/19, OPEN Foundation is hosting me & my esteemed colleague Alicia Danforth for a conversation about #autism & #psychedelics!

It's online & it's free!

#autistic #psychology #therapy #neurodiversity #neurodivergence #consciousness #cognition

open-foundation.org/events/onlin...

Autism and Psychedelics: A Conversation with Alicia Danforth and Nick Walker - OPEN Foundation

Psychedelic-assisted therapy holds unique potential for supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals—but also presents distinct challenges. Join Dr. Alicia Danforth and Dr. Nick Walker for an op...

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OT Expert @ot-expert.bsky.social · May 18

✨To everyone.....Listen to this!✨

I wanted to share this short but mind sparking interview on neuroqueering.

Thank you @dr-nicky.bsky.social , and I've now got many, many more exciting thoughts to explore :)

#Neurodivergent
#OccupationalTherapy

Nick Walker @dr-nicky.bsky.social · May 15

Brief interview with me about neuroqueer theory aired on Berkeley's KALX radio this morning. To listen online, find the recording titled "North Gate Radio." My segment runs from 9:09:45 to 9:15:45.

#neuroqueer #neurodiversity #neurodivergence #queer #consciousness

kalx.berkeley.edu/archives/

Audio Archives – KALX 90.7FM Berkeley

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Steven Kapp @drstevenkapp.bsky.social · Mar 4

Calling autistic uni students in UK (UG, masters): our survey on your support experiences & needs, developed from community-based participatory research w/ autistic & non-autistic students & disability support staff. Pls share widely
Scan QR code in flyer -> send drafted email to receive direct link

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Susan Madigan @susanmadigan3.bsky.social · Apr 21

There’s growing discourse around the “overdiagnosis” of Autism and ADHD—particularly in adults. Critics say these diagnoses are now being handed out too easily, "its all gone too far", even framing them as trendy. But this view misses something fundamental. 1/24

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · May 16

Partnerships between researchers, clinicians, patients & local communities are essential for producing research that is useful in the real world.

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and the theme this year is COMMUNITY.

🧵 THREAD

#MentalHealthResearch #Collaboration

www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2aW...

Funding mental health research collaborations across sectors and communities

YouTube video by Mental Elf

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · Dec 7

If you’re dealing with Long Covid - there’s a chance you’re also dealing with MCAS and/or POTS/Dysautonomia.

They’re two of the most common comorbids - and can have a devastating impact on quality of life.

New allergies? Alcohol intolerance? Dizziness? Fatigue? Fainting?

A mega 🧵 of resources

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OT Expert @ot-expert.bsky.social · Apr 28

What a lovely image to start off the week with. Thank you @teamswiftparrot.bsky.social 🦜

Dr swift parrot @teamswiftparrot.bsky.social · Apr 28

Perfectly perfect swift parrot siblings - green, fuzz, wide eyes - they’ve got it all 💚♥️💚

Two green parrots with grey fuzz sitting on an outstretched palm in a forest setting

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Michelle Dawson @autismcrisis.bsky.social · Apr 28

Late registered: aiming to "understand the experiences of neurodivergent healthcare professions students/trainees, based on a systematic review of existing qualitative and mixed methods studies" www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/vie... in which "neurodivergent" means "diagnosed and/or self-identified"

PROSPERO

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OT Expert @ot-expert.bsky.social · Apr 28

✨New Ebook..... Autism Awareness or Autism Acceptance? ✨

Definitely recommend reading this new ebook by @autisticrealms.bsky.social @emergentdivergence.com and @tanyaadkin.bsky.social

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · Apr 28

“We don’t need your pity. We need your partnership. We need a world where Autistic people can thrive—unmasked, unashamed, and undeniably ourselves.”

New ebook from @emergentdivergence.com @tanyaadkin.bsky.social & me.

Download now and be part of the change.

autisticrealms.com/product/auti...

Book cover: Autism Awareness or

Autism Acceptance?

E-Book

David Gray-Hammond Tanya Adkin Helen Edgar

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · Apr 26

@againstrestraint.com is formulating its response to the English government’s “Use of Reasonable Force” consultation.

This isn’t just flawed guidance — it’s dangerous.

No child should be harmed or at risk.

Submit your views before 29 April

consult.education.gov.uk/behaviour-un...

Image of someone holding DFE: Use of reasonable force and other restrictive interventions guidance Government consultation papers

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · Apr 19

Week 3 in the Bestsellers 🎉 Thank you dear readers, for your empathy, your willingness to listen to #Autistic Voices.

Wired Our Own Way; An Anthology of Irish Autistic Voices @newislandbooks.bsky.social

Photo of newspaper clipping of book bestsellers. Wired Our Own Way is number 10 on non fiction paperback bestseller list.

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Kevin KAL Kallaugher- Editorial cartoonist @kaltoons.bsky.social · Apr 12

Considering the events of this past week, an old friend suggested that this might be a good time to resurrect this 1989 classic from The Baltimore Sun .

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ICARS - International Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion @againstrestraint.com · Apr 9

This is what £70,000 of taxpayers’ money on ‘de-escalation and restraint’ training gets you.

ICARS obtained this data via FOI (2018–2023) and submitted it to the SEND National Crisis Inquiry.

Another disabled child restrained. This is systemic. Gov’t must act.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Autistic 12-year-old 'brutally' restrained in school calming room

The way the boy was held on the floor in a special school was unlawful, a use-of-force expert tells BBC.

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · Apr 4

My kid's book "Being Autistic (and what that actually means)" is no. 9 is the Amazon bestsellers in Neurology ✨ This makes me happy, as I love to know my books are out in the world. Still, please buy from your local bookshops and not amazon.

Screen shot of list of books starting with #7 Untypical by Pete Wharmby
#8 The Menopaise Brain by Dr Lisa Mosconi
#9 Being Autistic(and what that actually means) by Niamh Garvey

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OT Expert @ot-expert.bsky.social · Mar 31

✨Long Covid✨

What are some recommended assessment tools to measure the functional impact of Long Covid or ME/CFS?

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#LongCovid

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