This resource is so helpful for schools. Four different practical methods to increase inclusion at your school And an action cycle method to help you pull together a team and make changes If you are feeling unsure, or frustrated by the mismatch between expectations and…

Our new open-access paper led by Hunter Dirac and Jay de la Garza comparing personality preferences in autistic and non-autistic audits is out now! Findings challenge assumptions that certain social traits are the ideal for everyone. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27…

"Such findings suggest that similarity in dispositional characteristics, rather than individual social “skill,” underlies affiliation, connection, and understanding for autistic and non-autistic people (Milton, 2012)."

“Parallel play was observed as one of the most frequent play states for autistic children in free play settings.” stimpunks.org/2023/09/29/par… #autism #play #monotropism #flow

Stimpunks Foundation also have an amazing section of their website that is evolving with all #monotropism related writing / podcasts and links to other resources Definitely worth exploring: stimpunks.org/glossary/monot…

#Monotropism - how do you rest? If you're #autistic/ #ADHD/ #AuDHD you're more likely to be #monotropic.You may find you need lots of time & space around events to rest, recover and recharge in a way that feels good for you.

It is time to celebrate our interdependence! stimpunks.org/umbrella/

Octavia Butler’s “positive obsession” reminds us of special interests and monotropism. stimpunks.org/2024/01/02/oct…

So pleased to see my paper out in the BU Law Review! This paper surveys 50+ years of randomized control trials in criminal justice and shows that almost no interventions have lasting benefit -- and the ones that do don't replicate in other settings. 1/ bu.edu/bulawreview/fi…

"All chhn are more independent...more confidence...more likely to see tasks thru'...when...highly interested. Understanding..how to incorporate..strong interests of autistic chdn into.. schooling could benefit other chdn...School staff stand to gain..." Dr Becky Wood Stimpunks Foundation

Does Playpen Sans capture the accessibility benefits of Comic Sans? If so, this feels like the casual handwriting font we’ve been waiting for. It combines “the aesthetic form of something made by hand and the digital function of a professional typeface.” type-together.com/playpen-sans-f…

New glossary page: Experiential Learning stimpunks.org/glossary/exper…

New glossary page: Neuronormativity stimpunks.org/glossary/neuro…

New glossary page: Triple Empathy Problem stimpunks.org/glossary/tripl…

Got a Q recently about whether Learning About Neurodiversity at School #LEANSproject resources are also free for independent/fee paying schools. YES! They're free for ALL schools and other users (terms of use apply). Get the details + download LEANS here: salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk/leans

Planned ignoring (behaviorism) teaches individuals who need co-regulation, love, care the most, noone is there to help. It teaches that distress, emotional & physical, is where being quiet/ masking is valued more. A foundation for #mentalhealth distress 👉 stimpunks.org/why/behavioris…

Square Peg Stimpunks Foundation & I have an open signatories page for anti aba / anti pbs resources We are creating open license WHY documents for parents/ carers to edit to help advocate for children’s needs. Please consider signing here stimpunks.org/why/behavioris… stimpunks.org/fieldguide/ope…

graham chatterley Square Peg Stimpunks Foundation & I have an open signatories page for anti aba / anti pbs resources We are creating open license WHY documents for parents/ carers to edit to help advocate for children’s needs. Please consider signing here stimpunks.org/why/behavioris… stimpunks.org/fieldguide/ope…

AutCollab Stimpunks Foundation & I are creating WHY docs (free to edit/share). We are also inviting people to sign our anti aba / anti pbs resource doc to help strengthen the resource & empower people to self advocate stimpunks.org/why/behavioris… Please sign here: ⬇️ stimpunks.org/fieldguide/ope…

Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou Please consider looking at the epic collection of anti aba/pbs resources Stimpunks Foundation have collated and feel free to add your signature to endorse this resource and self advocacy resources are are creating stimpunks.org/why/behavioris… stimpunks.org/fieldguide/ope…