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Very high prevalence of suicidal ideation (~34%) & attempts (~24%) in #autistic people w/o intellectual disability, from meta-analysis by @Sarah_NottsUni et al. Sadly not unexpected findings. Autistic people have been telling us this for years... https://t.co/vDbNrmgVV0— Dr Lucy Livingston (@Lucy_Livingston) March 16, 2023

My wonderful colleague @bernaharbor gave a ground rounds at UCLA. We need more neurodivergent clinicians.https://t.co/ZcKQ3hrK7y— Tired neuropsychologist🦦🦥🦔 (@Orchidae3) March 16, 2023

Identifying autistic adults in general psychiatry is a new concept for many doctors. As a #neurodivergent physician in the audience, I was heartened to see psychiatrists curious, respectful and eager to improve.Well done @bernaharbor for this talk.Igniting change! https://t.co/SRxSD9la2M— Neurodivergent Dr (@autisticdoc) March 17, 2023

Years ago Thomas Gordon (author of Parent Effectiveness Training) said to me, "Autocratic environments make people sick." He was referring to families - control-based parenting - but now I'm thinking about the relevance of his comment for an entire nation. Starting with Florida.— Alfie Kohn (@alfiekohn) March 17, 2023

If you've been waiting for me to actually write an article about autism research and how autism researchers can truly include us, it's here!Title: Autistic Misrepresentation in Autism Research - An Open SecretLink is in the reply ⬇️#ActuallyAutistic— AutisticSciencePerson, MSc (@AutSciPerson) March 15, 2023

A light bulb moment for me was realizing that much of the talk about student "motivation" (how to boost it or why a given kid lacks it) is really code for talking about compliance - that is, the extent to which students do whatever we tell them.— Alfie Kohn (@alfiekohn) March 16, 2023

"Imagine being at your favorite concert & everybody’s dancing, but you have to stand perfectly still & aren’t allowed to move. That’s what it feels like when [autistic] people aren’t able to stim." @JHMarble with @stevesilberman, hosted by @CosmicKarmic:https://t.co/EZh4NErhkn— Thinking Person's Guide To Autism (@thinkingautism) March 16, 2023

Autism as Environmental Displacement - I've been reflecting on the Autistic phrase 'I want to go home' and how our sensory environments too often feel opposed to our nature; like we are fish out of water.— Black Autistics 🇬🇧 (@BlackAutistics) March 16, 2023

Autism as Environmental Displacement - I've been reflecting on the Autistic phrase 'I want to go home' and how our sensory environments too often feel opposed to our nature; like we are fish out of water.— Black Autistics 🇬🇧 (@BlackAutistics) March 16, 2023

Autism feels like I perpetually reside outside of my comfort zone, and sometimes it would be nice to return 'home' to recalibrate. But where is this enigmatic home for Autistic people? What does it feel, smell, taste, look and sound like?— Black Autistics 🇬🇧 (@BlackAutistics) March 16, 2023

🤘It definitely isn't as popular or accessible as our other videos to date, but I still believe it's far and away our best!— Nick Covington (@CovingtonEDU) March 16, 2023

A light bulb moment for me was realizing that much of the talk about student "motivation" (how to boost it or why a given kid lacks it) is really code for talking about compliance - that is, the extent to which students do whatever we tell them.— Alfie Kohn (@alfiekohn) March 16, 2023

If you've been waiting for me to actually write an article about autism research and how autism researchers can truly include us, it's here!Title: Autistic Misrepresentation in Autism Research - An Open SecretLink is in the reply ⬇️#ActuallyAutistic— AutisticSciencePerson, MSc (@AutSciPerson) March 15, 2023

To learn more about Autism, Neurodiversity & Mental Health, sign up for this free online conference May 25-26https://t.co/hUui3M8octFabulous line up of speakers soon to be announced For updates follow https://t.co/pxERfe7B4d@rcpsych#NATPpsychiatrists— Mary Doherty (@AutisticDoctor) March 16, 2023

Damn, this video by @HumResPro is GREAT! https://t.co/VQOf4z5JqK— Abrome (@AbromeEd) March 16, 2023

"Autistic people are everywhere, but the general public has no idea who autistic people really are. They don’t see us the way we see ourselves. We see how autistic people make compromises, shrink themselves, or boldly are themselves in spite of judgments."@AutSciPerson https://t.co/TihigOiG2b— Elaine Mcgreevy (@ElaineMcgreevy) March 15, 2023

“The place where we belong does not exist. We will build it.”—James BaldwinWe create space for the neurodivergent and disabled people most ill-served by "empty pedagogy, behaviorism, and the rejection of equity".https://t.co/TMbScMB7OF#education #EdChat— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) March 16, 2023

"... Stripped of their differences, individuals dwindled into an unreflective mass that loathed the very thought of resistance and was primed for submission."— Abrome (@AbromeEd) March 16, 2023

Adorno is mentioned in this article/podcast episode about parenting and susceptibility to fascist propaganda. https://t.co/ntvyS69hnp— Ms. Phan, EdD Candidate 🗽 (@MsPhanLearns) March 16, 2023

"Liberal democracy contained in itself a drive toward standardization, powered by the commodity form, that reduced objects as well as human subjects to items for exchange. ... " https://t.co/pmMcOkMryr— Abrome (@AbromeEd) March 16, 2023

"In order to achieve equity we must prioritize the interests of the students and families whose interests historically have not been prioritized.""Equity requires the redistribution of material, cultural, and social access and opportunity."@EquityLiteracy ht/ @stimpunks— Abrome (@AbromeEd) March 16, 2023

#researchEd continues apace at stealing the credibility of science to rationalize bigotry, to the detriment of our loved people. Fundamental attribution error and the conquering gaze from nowhere are rife.https://t.co/NszcJh8UHDhttps://t.co/M4YOuRkW5rhttps://t.co/ChJ9LFuRsA— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) March 14, 2023

"this increase in all-cause pediatric mortality has ominous implications. A nation that begins losing its most cherished population—its children—faces a crisis like no other." https://t.co/C8sMkjcTBO— Nick Covington (@CovingtonEDU) March 14, 2023

Should we systematise education as much as possible because that’s more efficient? Is that what the evidence suggests? Here’s the problem with that (and with over-extending the evidence base) 1/— Naomi Fisher (@naomicfisher) March 13, 2023

Neurodiversity affirmative (NDA) is the new paradigm in the world of autism.NDA assessmentNDA supportsNDA educationNDA healthcareNDA autism researchA neurodiversity affirmative approach will transform outcomes for autistic people, particularly wrt mental health#ITAKOM_CONF— Mary Doherty (@AutisticDoctor) March 14, 2023

Should we systematise education as much as possible because that’s more efficient? Is that what the evidence suggests? Here’s the problem with that (and with over-extending the evidence base) 1/— Naomi Fisher (@naomicfisher) March 13, 2023

- smaller class sizes- increase government support- this is a long distance race- better planning and support for transitions- include autistic or neurodivergent people!— Alice Tennant 🇺🇦 (@tennant_alice) March 13, 2023

What matters isn’t how well a teacher holds students’ attention; it's whether a teacher knows enough about how learning happens to stop being the center of attention— Alfie Kohn (@alfiekohn) March 13, 2023

Some @ITAKOM_CONF audience thoughts on how to make education inclusive for neurodivergent people:- get rid of behaviour policies- allow comfy clothing- allow fidgets and moving when needed- support teachers to implement positive - acknowledge that people are all individuals— Alice Tennant 🇺🇦 (@tennant_alice) March 13, 2023

Look, our 'tiny,' 'insignificant,' 'not even a real school' has 3,000 followers on twitter. That's great, but if you really like us come join us. We have room for folks who want their children to experience youth autonomy, psychological safety, and community care. #atx pic.twitter.com/H1PE8MkAp5— Abrome (@AbromeEd) March 13, 2023