Smiling synchronization predicts interaction enjoyment in peer dyads of autistic and neurotypical youth - Kathryn A McNaughton, Alexandra Moss, Heather A Yarger, Elizabeth Redcay, 2024
Autistic youth often experience challenges in interactions with neurotypical peers. One factor that may influence successful interactions with peers is interper...
“Retirement Is One Hell of a Change”: Autistic People's Experiences of Retiring | Autism in Adulthood
Background: Limited research has examined autistic people's experiences of aging. Although the significance of retirement in the context of aging has been highlighted by autistic people themselves, there is a dearth of research in this regard, with only one study focusing on the retirement experiences of one autistic man. Methods: In this study, we conducted semi-structured interviews with eight older autistic people (mean age = 63 years, range = 56–70 years) who had retired or semi-retired in the past 10 years, and four who were planning to retire in the next 5 years. We aimed to generate some of the first insights regarding autistic people's retirement experiences. We analyzed the data using reflexive thematic analysis. Results: Experiences were diverse. Challenges in retirement planning and adjustment were reported by some, whereas others viewed retirement as a positive respite from challenging work environments. The availability of more leisure time was appreciated by some, whereas others encountered ongoing responsibilities and obstacles hindering desired activities. A common theme was the inadequate support available for autistic people during retirement. Concerns about the aging process, including concerns about health decline and the possibility of entering residential care, were also common. Conclusion: Future research should examine the suitability of residential care for older autistic adults, consider alternative autistic-led group living arrangements, and explore avenues for improved support during and after the retirement transition.
Happiness for everyone: working with a disability at Automattic
Have you ever wondered whether you’d ever find a job that was the right fit? Where you’d be able to open your computer and, instead of dread, unhappiness, and a sense of being weighed down, feeling…
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…intentionally liberating oneself from the culturally ingrained and enforced performance of neuronormativity can be thought of as neuroqueering. Neuroqueer Heresies: Notes on the Neurodiversity Paradigm, Autistic Empowerment, and Postnormal Possibilities Autistic Realms and Stimpunks are excited to announce that we are collaborating on a project: Neuroqueer Learning Spaces. Follow our white rabbit, which is a symbol of curiosity, wonder, […]
“Intentionally liberating oneself from the culturally ingrained and enforced performance of neuronormativity can be thought of as neuroqueering” Walker, 2021 neuronormativity = a set of norms, standards, expectations and ideals that centre a particular way of functioning as the ‘right way’ to be neuroqueer = subvert, defy, disrupt, liberate oneself or a space from neuronormativity neuroqueering = […]
Stephanie Nimmo explains how being called mum by her daughter’s healthcare team was disempowering and did not recognise the knowledge she brought to the team
A member of my daughter’s healthcare team was chasing me down the corridor, waving Daisy’s notes and calling “Mum, mum.” Daisy and I were into the third month of yet another long hospital stay. I was exhausted and worried about my little girl. I turned around and with a forced smile addressed the health professional who was eager to give me the latest set of test results. “I am not your mother,” I said. “There are four people in the world who are entitled to call me mum and you are not one of them.”
Daisy is my fourth child and was born with a rare genetic condition. She arrived prematurely, just before Christmas 2004, …
View News | Neurodivergent Theta Umvelt | Pernille is an international artist primarily investigating peripheral gaze, movement and the glances and glimmers of life, those facets which often go unseen.
Autistic Burnout: When the Autistic brain overloads
Think you understand autistic burnout? It might be more complex than you think. Could YOU be experiencing burnout without even realizing it? Find out the diverse forms of burnout and what they can mean for autistic people.
Why Social Justice in the Library? | Outreach + Inreach
Libraries of all types are reevaluating the role they play in their community, questioning whether it is still good enough to provide equal access, or if it is time to pursue an active equitable access that focuses on empowering the less powerful and amplifying the voices of the unheard.
A radically inclusive library facilitates community conversations and development of community-based solutions. The library does not bring the solutions but rather its leadership listens to ideas, finds commonality in aspirations, and brings the community to a table where every member has voice and influence. It follows that a radically inclusive library will be in a position to fight oppression, not necessarily through pickets and petitions but through the tools and resources of the library and by the coordination of community resources.
A loose guide for Neurodivergent learners and students |
View News | A loose guide for Neurodivergent learners and students | Pernille is an international artist primarily investigating peripheral gaze, movement and the glances and glimmers of life, those facets which often go unseen.
Artist Interview | Clement Space by Dawn-Joy Leong
On display 10 Jan–1 Mar 2020 at National Gallery Singapore, City Hall Wing, Level B1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium AnteroomClement Space is a sensory wonde...
I am excited to announce my commission by the National Gallery Singapore, to install a new iteration of Clement Space. Opening on 11 January 2020 as part of the larger Light to Night Festival, my i…
Mingled bodies and voices: Maternal reflections on caregiver expertise and intellectual disability - Laura MacGregor, 2022
The risk of viral infection during the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many hospitals to prohibit all patient visitors, including family caregivers for people with...
