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Release: ICARS, @Neuroclastic, and @ParisHilton 11:11 Impact Media are pleased to announce The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) have directed the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland to legislate critically important protections to protect children from… pic.twitter.com/dplvwre5WA— ICARS (Int. Coal. Against Restraint and Seclusion) (@ICARSBanRandS) June 8, 2023

If you have an interest in psychosis, this article is a "must-read"Co-authored with @TanyaAdkinhttps://t.co/bb2Bp007Ta#actuallyautistic #autistic #autism #adhd #audhd #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #psychosis #schizophrenia #schizophrenic #mentahealth… pic.twitter.com/YRpIk2eM7G— David Gray-Hammond (@emgntdivergence) June 5, 2023

If you have an interest in psychosis, this article is a "must-read"Co-authored with @TanyaAdkinhttps://t.co/bb2Bp007Ta#actuallyautistic #autistic #autism #adhd #audhd #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #psychosis #schizophrenia #schizophrenic #mentahealth… pic.twitter.com/YRpIk2eM7G— David Gray-Hammond (@emgntdivergence) June 5, 2023

By the always amazing @stimpunks thank you x https://t.co/66EzPBNUcN— @Autistic Realms (@autisticrealms) June 4, 2023

Some great insights and takeaways here including the belowmonotropism is the tendency for our interests to pull us in more strongly than most people. It rests on a model of the mind as an ‘interest system https://t.co/wGowhJ1BBv— Janette Barrios (@jbarpr) June 5, 2023

@stimpunks best 501(3)(c) (or any other kind of legal entity) name ever! (Stimpunks)— Kirsten L. Schneider (@leaferi) June 5, 2023

Some great insights and takeaways here including the belowmonotropism is the tendency for our interests to pull us in more strongly than most people. It rests on a model of the mind as an ‘interest system https://t.co/wGowhJ1BBv— Janette Barrios (@jbarpr) June 5, 2023

I love this so much, it’s truly epic and well researched and jam packed full of signposting which I love!Here’s my starting point for monotropism … “It doesn’t always mean a happy flow state” will be part 2!https://t.co/6PlHSQZmKV https://t.co/66EzPBNUcN— @Autistic Realms (@autisticrealms) June 4, 2023

I love this so much, it’s truly epic and well researched and jam packed full of signposting which I love!Here’s my starting point for monotropism … “It doesn’t always mean a happy flow state” will be part 2!https://t.co/6PlHSQZmKV https://t.co/66EzPBNUcN— @Autistic Realms (@autisticrealms) June 4, 2023

Monotropism and the Double Empathy Problem are two of the biggest and most important things to happen to autism research. Get in touch with modern autism science in this issue.https://t.co/2Te2XHvky0#autism #monotropism #DoubleEmpathyProblem— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) June 3, 2023

It’s almost like McKinsey knew exactly what @FractalEcho and I needed for this abstract that we submitted two weeks ago. Wow did they ever deliver. https://t.co/hClKR3diQd pic.twitter.com/jG3aE5wjJz— Liz Jackson (@elizejackson) May 31, 2023

On the oft-overt cruelness of ABA therapy, as used on very young autistic children: "The children’s loved items were only given to them for a short time if those children make the right spoken word-sound—on command." @AnnMemmott, at TPGA:https://t.co/pRqnAweBfX #neurodiversity— Thinking Person's Guide To Autism (@thinkingautism) May 31, 2023

Hey primary teachers! Have you ever considered teaching about #neurodiversity, the way schools teach about other types of diversity?If that sounds interesting, check out the free Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS) classroom resources! https://t.co/dkLMQavvxv 1/2 pic.twitter.com/Ljq68O6p7E— Dr Alyssa M. Alcorn (@a_m_alcorn0131) May 31, 2023

On the oft-overt cruelness of ABA therapy, as used on very young autistic children: "The children’s loved items were only given to them for a short time if those children make the right spoken word-sound—on command." @AnnMemmott, at TPGA:https://t.co/pRqnAweBfX #neurodiversity— Thinking Person's Guide To Autism (@thinkingautism) May 31, 2023

#ABA & functional analysis fails."We need to move beyond the old mantras & myths around reasons-for-behav, and into a present and future where we understand deeply and work collaboratively." @AnnMemmott @thinkingautism https://t.co/e3nAgzGsCV— Elaine Mcgreevy (@ElaineMcgreevy) May 31, 2023

We need to talk about the social exclusion & social punishment that disabled people face for asking for access. I can't be the only one who is constantly weighing up whether to push, or let it go because pushing comes with intense alienation no matter how polite I am.— Monique Botha is actually they/them 🤷🏻‍♀️ (@DrMBotha) May 31, 2023

For whose of you who rely solely on the accommodations model rather than designing and teaching accessible courses regardless of formal accommodations, this is what you're asking of your students. #HigherEd #FacDev #DisabilityTwitter pic.twitter.com/kJROm39B7R— Karen Costa (she/her) (@karenraycosta) May 31, 2023

I am so excited (and also very nervous!) to be presenting at next week's@IPAGlasgow2023International Play Association conference with this year's theme of 'Play: Rights and Possibilities' being a matter very close to my heart. Of course, my research is on #AutisticPlay! 🤗🫶 pic.twitter.com/Tc13GwD7Q4— Elise G Stirling (@egstirling) May 30, 2023

The book this chapter is a part of has been selected by Routledge to be open access: https://t.co/xPIWxeEOk2— Damian Milton (@milton_damian) May 30, 2023

Autistic meltdowns 🐝 - a thread. pic.twitter.com/v0bowUhwva— Emily♡ (@ItsEmilyKaty) May 29, 2023

Conference to Restore Humanity! 2023: Breaking the Doom-Loop gets closer by the day (54 days in-fact!) Register now to support this incredible line-up and receive an early bird discount.We look forward to reimagining education alongside you! https://t.co/VIn4kKyGWu pic.twitter.com/xbwPed0ZbJ— Human Restoration Project (@HumResPro) May 30, 2023

Play is another important part of #autistic experience that’s been traditionally misunderstood & pathologised, but is now being transformed by autistic led research👇#AutisticPlay https://t.co/71uoFMJMyp— Mary Doherty (@AutisticDoctor) May 30, 2023

Autistic meltdowns 🐝 - a thread. pic.twitter.com/v0bowUhwva— Emily♡ (@ItsEmilyKaty) May 29, 2023

The book this chapter is a part of has been selected by Routledge to be open access: https://t.co/xPIWxeEOk2— Damian Milton (@milton_damian) May 30, 2023

Please tell people about this, it really helps me out!My book "The New Normal: Autistic musings on the threat of a broken society" is currently available on kindle on the UK and US for ⅓ of it's usual price. Offer available until May 30thYou can use the links below to get… pic.twitter.com/Fa42xtM2Jt— David Gray-Hammond (@emgntdivergence) May 28, 2023

https://t.co/rNI01Owbmd New research. Children diagnosed with ADHD. Seems about a quarter of them are also autistic, but the team hadn't realised. Recommendation for diagnostic teams to double check for other neurodivergences.— Ann Memmott PgC MA (She/They) (@AnnMemmott) May 28, 2023

"The majority of white SLTs know nothing about the cultural identity of Black languaging & so if they assessed a child, they would say they have a disorder,” says @WFarahslt - a Black SLT with over a decade of experience... “There’s no real consideration of ethnic minorities." https://t.co/gNfzwO31lJ— Elaine Mcgreevy (@ElaineMcgreevy) May 27, 2023

1/5 Autism research & coproduction 🙏 @KieranRose7. Thoughts at the end for other neurodivergence "Expert’ looks at Autistic person (usually child; usually white child; usually white boy child; usually white boy child who presents in a particular way)."https://t.co/LzLBwAhxsA— lisa chapman (@CommonSenseSLT) May 27, 2023

🌸 Sliding Pins 🌸Some of you may have seen my product images stolen. But I'm the creator. These are real pins and they're available for purchase from me.ALL sliding pins are 2.5" and the flower or star pieces are slideable!Store details below! pic.twitter.com/E5kC7e6BPE— 🌸Bibi🌸♿ (@bibicosplays) May 27, 2023

A monotropism questionnaire developed by @VSMGarau @SueReviews @Richard_Autism @OolongListens @scrappapertiger myself & others is now available to download 👇🏻 👇🏻👇🏻 https://t.co/RFjc8NTuY4— Dr Becky Wood (@thewoodbug) May 25, 2023