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Autistic women often present with slightly different traits than Autistic men #actuallyautistic

I think autistic people are often mistaken for being argumentative and needing to be right, when in reality, it's more about needing the information to be CORRECT... because we get overwhelming anxiety when we're convinced that it isn't.

We are so pleased to hear that Baby Loss Certificates are now available to those who have experienced a loss before 24 weeks in England. This is welcome news to those who have been waiting for dates to be extended. ➡️ gov.uk/request-baby-l… #BabyLoss #BLAW

🚨 Calling all UK #Midwives! 🚨 Participate in our quick survey on midwives’ knowledge, attitudes, and confidence in caring for autistic clients during the perinatal period. ✨ Your input can help shape future care practices + training! 🤰🏾 🔗 Survey: tinyurl.com/yc79yscc

🎄Winter infections can lead to sepsis – a condition that doesn’t take time off for the festive season. Early recognition saves lives, so familiarise yourself with the signs in adults and children today. Test your knowledge with our #SepsisSavvy game: sepsistrust.org/savvy

Right, we all know Blue Monday isn’t real and our mental health doesn’t fit neatly into a calendar. But as it’s trending again this year, we’ll use this moment to share some words that could hopefully bring comfort when tough days do happen. Retweet to help us get real info out.

Today is the International Day to #EndFGM Female genital mutilation is an extreme form of discrimination, violates #HumanRights, and leads to serious health harms for millions of women and girls. It must be prevented! bit.ly/3WNPkYm

Let us listen carefully and compassionately to people who have fallen victim to human trafficking, so as to help them get back on their feet and, together with them, find the best ways to free others and prevent this crime. #PrayAgainstTrafficking

⏳Just 5 days left until the survey on midwives' autism knowledge closes! This is the final push for recruitment—if you haven’t completed it yet, please take 10 mins to share your experience. Survey: tinyurl.com/yc79yscc 🎥Watch why this research matters on Midwifery Hour👇

My ten tips on choosing something to do for #Lent. A 🧵.

Leadbeater #AssistedSuicide Bill committee: 4 Mar Vote on amdt: "if the person is autistic or has a learning disability, they must be given accessible information and sufficient time to consider it. Additionally there must be at least either a supporter or independent advocate."

NEW: Cooling off period rejected! MPs vote down amendment requiring a cooling-off period of 28 days after a terminal diagnosis before a conversation about assisted suicide can happen. This would have prevented deaths arising from initial shock/depression after terminal

Here is the Multi-Faith Calendar for March. Leicester's Hospitals Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

You weren’t “high-functioning.” You were masking. You weren’t “coping.” You were dissociating. You weren’t “fine.” You were in burnout. They praised your performance. But never saw the cost. You deserved care. Not applause.

May he rest in peace. 🙏🏻