Alexithymia is the personality trait of difficulty making sense of ones own emotional states or describing them to others 😶 How does this trait relate to #autism? #AutismResearch via Spectrum (Autism Research News) spectrumnews.org/opinion/measur…

We are addressing some of the concerns about Spectrum 10K. It aims to understand the genetics of autism and co-occurring health conditions like epilepsy & gastrointestinal pain. This can help identify treatments for these co-occurring conditions. And Spectrum 10K is anti-eugenics

Good luck to all those with children going back to school this week! 🌈❤️

We’re looking forward to hosting a live webinar for SENCOs and other teaching professionals focusing on practical advice for working positively with parents and carers. To find out more details and to register, click here bit.ly/3gDUUrh #supportingthesenco

Shocking!!!

Our live webinar with Colin Foley, National Training Director for the ADHD Foundation, will offer advice and support to parents and carers around ADHD and its impact on girls and young women. For all the details and to register your place, click here bit.ly/3DXRKsu

A piece I wrote about having to spend half my life savings getting my son into a suitable secondary school, which I would love Nadhim Zahawi to read. letuslearntoo thetimes.co.uk/article/my-bat…

We're delighted to be exhibiting at the Children’s Commissioning and Contracting Training Conference. If you're attending come over and say hi to our friendly team.

Happy weekend all! Sending good vibes out! 🌈❤️

Did you know we have opened a nursery to complement our Petra’s Place therapy centre? Contact [email protected] to do a tour 🌈❤️

Thank you to Autism Parenting Magazine for their article on the recent work from @Eweir21 about the sleep patterns, diet and exercise habits of autistic adults. Read more here: autismresearchcentre.com/news/

Just in! New medicine laureate Ardem Patapoutian and his son Luca, watching the #NobelPrize press conference shortly after finding out the happy news. Stay tuned for our interview with Patapoutian coming up soon! Photographer: Nancy Hong

Have you noticed that your child’s development is delayed or their behaviour has changed? Petra E Foundation is a nursery and early-intervention therapy centre for children with special needs and autism aged 2 – 6 years. kensingtonmums.co.uk/half-term-scoo… < find out more

Our Petra’s Place team dressed in yellow to support YoungMinds mental health awareness day! #HelloYellow #MentalHealthAwareness #petrasplace #youngminds

Thank you Institute of Art and Ideas for inviting me to talk about the link between autism and the capacity for invention