#Stimming behaviours, or ‘self-stimulatory behaviours’, help #autisticpeople regulate themselves in different situations. Watch this video from @AmbitiousAutism where autistic people discuss what stimming means to them in their everyday life! ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/information-ab…

This editorial explains the importance of using #strengthbasedapproaches when diagnosing #autism. The authors offer suggestions on how to improve #diagnosticexperiences & empower families with #developmental and diagnostic information. Link below to read! journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

In this interview, prof Francesca Happé Prof Francesca Happé discusses how advancements in #research have helped us understand #autism better, and it's our turn to do better at accepting & accommodating #neurodivergence to allow people to be themselves. Link below! kcrw.com/culture/shows/…

Important work by Themis Karaminis & Costas Gabrielatos highlighting how #autism is primarily represented through negative attitudes in the British press. Changing this is crucial to building a truly inclusive society that celebrates its #neurodiversity! journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

we are supporting the kings college PIP_Preschool Brain Imaging and Behaviour Project of children's brain development and behaviour. if interested please email [email protected]

In this article, psychologist Bozena Zawisz discusses her personal experience of how #mindfulness interventions fostered self-esteem #development in her #autistic son. Link below! psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/nurtur… #autism #neurodiversity #support #SEND #acceptance #compassion

The beauty of #neurodivergent representation! Little Alyssa smiles in front of her christmas campaign for Tesco. Great work by @zebedeeman advocating for alternative appearances in the mainstream. #downsyndrome #neurodiversity #inclusion #representation #developmentaldelay

Microschools allow #children to flourish by giving them the freedom to learn at their own pace & supporting their social & emotional needs. Kerry McDonald article for Forbes highlights the positive impact Wildflower Community School is making for children with and without #SEND

Edmund Sonuga-Barke, Sylvan Baker and Susie Chandler are an absolute dream team! at the forthcoming Salvesen Lecture hosted online by Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre they'll be talking about their co-produced work in neurodiversity & mental health register for free here: 2022-salvesen-lecture.eventbrite.co.uk

Recent research shows #AutisticPeople who use their strengths more frequently report better #MentalHealth, #WellBeing, & #QualityOfLife, supporting the use of strength-based approaches in both #AutismResearch and #ClinicalSupport. Link below to read! journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13…

Recent #research by @SanneteMeerman, Justin Freedman, & @LBatstra identifies 4 ways in which #ADHD is mistaken as a disease rather than a descriptive classification, & the negative implications for #children. Link below to read! frontiersin.org/articles/10.33….

In this year’s CRAE annual lecture, Pete Wharmby Pete Wharmby will discuss ways to make #schools safer &more inclusive for #autistic students, outlining why changes are essential &how they can be easily implemented. Link below to reserve a spot! eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-schoo…

"We cannot advocate for what we need until we know what it is." In her article for Neurodiversified, Jillian Enright provides tips for #Neurodivergent people on how to build important self advocacy skills to better address their needs. Link below! medium.com/neurodiversifi…

This year's ITAKOM takes place on March 13-14 in Edinburgh! The conference brings together people from different backgrounds & perspectives for a deeper understanding of #neurodiversity & to create a more inclusive society. Tickets are still available for those interested!

🚨New #research by Graeme Dobson raises concerns over proposed changes to qualifications required for #SENCOs in the UK that could decrease the quality of support for #SEND #children, and advocates for #evidence based policy decisions. Link to read: nasenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/14…