There's not a lot of research on potassium-related sensory overload in autistic people specifically (even though genes associated with hypokalaemic periodic paralysis, which also involves sensory overload) are also associated with autism...

Calling every #ActuallyAutistic advocate and every #AutismMom and #AutismDad and #AutismParent and every #neurodiversity groupie and every believer in #ProfoundAutism and everyone doing #AutismAwareness and #AutismAcceptance activities: RETWEET THIS THREAD NOW!

I can't believe this project is ready! 20+ voices from 4 continents. Autistic and Black is now available for pre-order on Amazon🎉📚 link in bio

I’m going to start posting some of the ridiculous targets I see in #OT #SLT #EdPsychology reports. These will be shared with permission only and will be anon’d I hope this raises awareness of the #Trauma that #Autistic #SEN children are being faced with every day as ‘support’ 🧵

After Christmas I drove 9 hrs to visit my mother who is in a nursing home. Was told just before visiting that she tested positive for Covid/ was isolated. Without seeing my mother, I drove 9 hrs back home. Ask me again why I’m “obsessed” with masking in healthcare settings… 😡

The nursing home is in crisis mode because so many staff are out sick. And this isn’t asymptomatic people “with” COVID- because the staff don’t actually have to test, or even stay home if symptomatic. The staff are literally too sick to work. 🤦🏽‍♂️

People act like taking measures to prevent and/ or mitigate covid in health care facilities and nursing homes will lead to unnecessary isolation and neglect. But my mother is literally isolated and not receiving normal care, because of FAILURE to prevent/ mitigate covid. 🤯

Тania Melnyczuk Matt Griswold Parents of autistic children understand that they are being scrutinised. The way they seek input from autistic adults and the lengths they go to to find autistic people whose struggles relate to their children's struggles reflect how they want society to treat their children.

This is my autistic brother Aser, he has the most angelic, & pure heart. During war, we're unable to provide the kind of food he eats daily due to high prices & difficulties to get the food he wants, I have started a fundraiser & you can donate here👇 paypal.com/donate/?hosted…

This is the most utilised intervention in Irish adult disability services. - There’s no evidence behind its efficacy - Several studies have shown it’s harmful - It’s based on the same ideologies of conversion therapy - It’s a treatment used on people without their consent

My first issue with EIBI was a safety concern. Is this just training my kid to behave in a certain way to please adults? Am I opening a door for my child to be manipulated by adults? He's Autistic. Social cues are already difficult. Blindly trusting adults is a nightmare.

One remarkable parent battling a dreadful system that opened the gates to and is now dominated by ABA. A wonderful advocate for their autistic kid and wider. PRT, PBS whatever it is called it is still ABA, the same goals, same false premisses. Thread. #ABAharms #TodayInABA

What does "neurodivergent" mean? Who dies it include? The person who came up with the term explains a common misunderstanding.

These people had to eat locusts to curb their hunger. War in Sudan has put nearly 5 million people on the brink of starvation – and only 5% of the country can afford a meal a day.

"Person with autism" is the language of the disability rights movement (DRM) and all our disability legislation - legacy to be proud of. "Autistic" is identity. I claim use both as positive usages, as proud of both legacies.

The Inclusive Africa Icon Award is closing entries on Saturday, 27th April 2024. Apply now if you're an African youth using assistive technology in an innovative way and making an impact in the community. 🙂 Link: form.jotform.com/240934581806562 #InclusiveAfrica2024

This month, we celebrate our #autistic community! Join us by (re)watching #LISTEN, the viral, award-winning short film we made by and with #nonspeaking autistic folks. Find a toolkit, transcripts, versions in different languages, and shorter versions here: lnkfi.re/listenfilm