liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.10… New research re autistic strengths. The team ask autistic people, rather than everyone around us. They also challenge the idea that we can't possibly know much about ourselves, because we're autistic. (Do some people still think that? Extraordinary!)

liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/au… Another marvellous new research paper with Prof Francesca Happé Autistic Researcher [email protected] & team, about sensory processing & mental health in older autistic people #AutisticElders

Just re-sharing this post - come and join our amazing team! We're looking for someone skilled... ... and passionate about overcoming the knowledge / expectation / understanding gaps between many researchers and the communities who could be impacted by their work

Interested in autism and ageing? These sessions are free for all to attend (just need to register with INSAR, which is free). I’m looking forward to talking about our ageing-related work from the Re:Spect Lab and colleagues with Prof Francesca Happé!

Calling school staff 📝 Book now for your return to school in September with our Hampshire Schools Workshops. Funded by Hampshire County Council, these courses offer insights for teachers, SENCos & more. Sessions: 19 Sep, 30 Sep, 8 Nov, 8 Jan, 10 Jan, 4 Feb. autismhampshire.org.uk/how-we-can-hel…

Genuinely think it's about time neurodiversity informed researchers get together and write guidelines for ethics committees about doing research with autistic people and their families and communities.

We’re launching TWO new Serendipity Community Groups for autistic adults, including an LGBTQ+ group! 🌈♾️ ✨Totton: Starts 23rd Aug, Fridays 1.15pm-3.15pm ✨Bitterne LGBTQ+: Starts 12th Aug, Mondays 10am-12pm #LGBTQ+ #CommunitySupport #AutisticAdults #Neurodiversity

Are you #autistic or have a #LearningDisability? Want to improve healthcare? We're hiring! 🔹 Full training & support 🔹 Influence care quality 🔹 Part of Oliver McGowan Training Apply now: careers.avenuesgroup.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/e… #JobOpportunity #LivedExperience

I wrote something about being autistic in academia expandthecircle.co.uk/neurodiversity…

My new piece in The Conversation talking about communication between #autistic and non-autistic people has had over 8000 reads in a week! Thinking about #relevancetheory and cross cultural communication... Swansea Research Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd theconversation.com/how-autistic-a….

Thinking about payment for involvement/co-production today and has anyone who has ever used highstreet vouchers (e.g. Love2Shop) ever tried to use/spend them? A demoralising experience, imo, personally. I've had them refused by shop staff more than accepted.

Opportunity to take part in important research with Chloe Fielding Are you a member of staff in a UK mainstream school? We are looking for school staff to take part in a short interview study about neurodivergent pupils’ experiences of school distress & attendance difficulties

Oh dear. This boosts the curious belief that school attendance = extra GCSEs = extra lifetime earnings. Does it? Quick thread, below....

Happy this new UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 International Literacy Day article is out that I wrote with Hari Srinivasan highlighting his story with literacy. Global Education Monitoring Report UNESCO unesco.org/sdg4education2…

Our new paper Autism In Adulthood found much consensus against normalization & for well-being, societal reform & supportive environments in autism community: findings were robust to closeness to autistics w/ intellectual disabilities & nonspeaking autistics. liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/au…

Please take part and share if you are able

Reasonable adjustments are so important for creating an environment to thrive in for people with autism - so many great tips and ideas here from Autistic Girls Network If you’re employed in a school give this a read! autisticgirlsnetwork.org/reasonable-adj… #teachersoftwitter #twittereps #educhat