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We are excited to share the republished blog by @ND_traumageek around "Autistic Traits vs Autistic Trauma", have a read below...https://t.co/FGeYYVExKp— Neurodiverse Connection UK (@NDConnectionUK) May 12, 2023

The thing with the panorama and ADHD diagnosis that they're missing, is that people seek out what they need. That's why so many who make an appointment end up with a diagnosis. This is only a scandal if people think that people are unable to to reliably know themselves.— Monique Botha is actually they/them 🤷🏻‍♀️ (@DrMBotha) May 12, 2023

Thrilled to be invited to present our Autistic SPACE framework at this conference today & to hear the other fabulous speakers. I very much appreciate the great work this @rcpsych SIG is doing for #Autistic & #Neurodivergent people. Thank you 🙏 https://t.co/3L9rED2SfK— Mary Doherty (@AutisticDoctor) May 12, 2023

Our easter egg page is full of punk music and philosophy.To quote The Clash: This is a public service announcement…with guitar!Hint: rock ’n’ scroll to the horns.We're going to the punk rawk show.https://t.co/p4Z42zvJrq— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) May 10, 2023

If your research is so technical that it can't be understood by the people whose life it affects, you have failed. Knowledge production should be accessible to all, not just those privileged enough to have access to academia.— David Gray-Hammond (@emgntdivergence) May 8, 2023

We need accessible info, we’ve had this discussion before on here lots of times. @JGjanegreen & @SEDSConnective is great at making their work accessible in infographic form and sharing in the community and in their training https://t.co/PyTUbbB1xj— @Autistic Realms (@autisticrealms) May 8, 2023

Exactly. Blogs and Vlogs of Autistic folks sharing lived experience is valid imo.— Auticulate- AutisticallyBlunt. (@auticulate) May 9, 2023

https://t.co/DL8rFEswXi some great ideas & inspiration from @stimpunks for sensory support across the day.— lisa chapman (@CommonSenseSLT) May 8, 2023

"Children as young as 10 years old expressed that camouflaging had already become a habit that was hard to stop.Camouflaging was reported to be a stressful, confusing and energetically draining experience for Autistic children & adolescents." https://t.co/WxawWpQdT8— Elaine Mcgreevy (@ElaineMcgreevy) May 7, 2023

A fantastic time at #INSAR2023 in Sweden! A highlight was seeing @Enhance_Lab_UC's @StephanieHowe1 present her poster on camouflaging in autistic children and youth using photo elicitation + interviews. Such important work with a fantastic team @lauralhull @SedgewickF pic.twitter.com/UDAS1Lvj9U— Dr. Carly McMorris (@CarlyMcMorris) May 7, 2023

"Children as young as 10 years old expressed that camouflaging had already become a habit that was hard to stop.Camouflaging was reported to be a stressful, confusing and energetically draining experience for Autistic children & adolescents." https://t.co/WxawWpQdT8— Elaine Mcgreevy (@ElaineMcgreevy) May 7, 2023

https://t.co/DL8rFEswXi some great ideas & inspiration from @stimpunks for sensory support across the day.— lisa chapman (@CommonSenseSLT) May 8, 2023

Thank you for this… great resource for people who want to support and love the neurodivergent community. ❤️— Vickyvic... (@vickyvic714) May 7, 2023

"We adapt our worlds to our bodyminds through niche construction in our Cavendish Space. In this guide are the things we use to conserve spoons, stay below sensory thresholds & get thru each day. These are tested in the field of our disabled & neurodivergent lives." @stimpunks https://t.co/Oqwj39ERkU— Elaine Mcgreevy (@ElaineMcgreevy) May 7, 2023

Our comprehensive Coping Guide covers six areas:https://t.co/PqjovBc8yk- Sensory Kit- Pillows- Articulation & Surfaces- Sitting, Standing, Walking, Rolling- Reaching, Gripping, Fastening, Finding, Opening, Lighting- Dressing, Hydrating, Hygiene— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) May 7, 2023

Well, yes.People who put themselves forward for an ADHD or autism assessment have often done extensive research, taken numerous online assessments and joined groups talking to other neurodivergent people to reach their conclusions. https://t.co/AnjYkmoAyC— Autistic Girls Network (@AutisticGirls_) May 3, 2023

Restraint on autistic people. My thanks to everyone who took part in yesterday's discussion on this. Many valuable points and concerns raised.I want to talk a little more about this in this thread, today:/— Ann Memmott PgC MA (She/They) (@AnnMemmott) May 3, 2023

😱 this is the answer to supporting our most vulnerable CYP. No understanding of needs, of #humankindness #FlipTheNarrative thinking @AQuinnUnbroken @elly_chapple In our experience, "secure, highly staffed, soecialist" have all lead to restraint @ICARSBanRandS @Andylowarousal https://t.co/9fbiGG31QZ— lisa chapman (@CommonSenseSLT) May 6, 2023

'Resilience' is a word that now instantly makes me feel anxious, on alert, ready to question. Others👉'behaviour', (including 'behaviours of concern/ challenging behaviour') 'expected', 'baseline' & those listed here by @ElaineMcgreevy https://t.co/GYtbsTxklv Lang choices matter https://t.co/D4Qzc2Mimj— lisa chapman (@CommonSenseSLT) May 6, 2023

🚨‼️Please Read ‼️🚨Goal was not met last time, so I had to take a different treatment route & the infection got worst. ANYTHING helps. Thank you so much to those who share and donate. God bless 🤍Goal: $3000 PayPal: @SydneyLaShaunCA: $SydneyLaShaunVen: @SydneyLaShaun pic.twitter.com/8AE809zB5y— $872/3000 (@SydneyLaShaun) May 2, 2023

Stealing the credibility of science to rationalize violence against our loved people in grossly inflammatory & uncaring ways is his thing. We wish we could tune him out, but he & his ilk pop up everywhere because #researchEd is full of vileness masquerading as objectivity.— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) May 6, 2023

Punishing behaviour by excluding never works in my opinion. I have never seen a pupil return to school after multiple exclusions & change their behaviour. We need to address the pain based behaviour that's is driving it by providing the relationships, interventions & preventions.— Gerry🧠🌱 (@gerrydiamond71) May 5, 2023

Interesting and inappropriate conflation.— AT-Autism (@AT_Autism) May 6, 2023

TW, a distressing read. Another behaviourist tweet from #edutwitter 👉grossly inflammatory, no care about the upset & hurt caused. Our own CYP had 15 exclusions, suffered restraint, CPTSD, now thriving in online learning. He is not a violent criminal. He's #ActuallyAutistic https://t.co/5d5SXp9SlI— lisa chapman (@CommonSenseSLT) May 6, 2023

A wonderful few days at @AutismINSAR Blown away by reactions to our panel & open-mindedness to #Neurodiversity message. Here’s a good paper to start with 👇👇A framework for healthcare, also applicable to research.Try it, test it, submit a poster for next year #INSAR2023 https://t.co/uaorBKvIea— Mary Doherty (@AutisticDoctor) May 6, 2023

What a great guide! Would love to see more widespread engagement with critical disability studies & philosophy in stammering research going forward - much to learn from & with each other. As Josh St Pierre frequently reminds us, engagement with theory enables new world building https://t.co/hk9vETqHrM— Redefining Stammering (@redefinestammer) May 5, 2023

What a great guide! Would love to see more widespread engagement with critical disability studies & philosophy in stammering research going forward - much to learn from & with each other. As Josh St Pierre frequently reminds us, engagement with theory enables new world building https://t.co/hk9vETqHrM— Redefining Stammering (@redefinestammer) May 5, 2023

🚨New preprint🚨 Together with wonderful @LauraMayCrane @DrHannahHobson and Audrey Linden we propose three core principles underpinning open and participatory autism research 1/4https://t.co/B8z5kQJ3R5— Tamara Kalandadze (@t_kalandadze) April 29, 2023

According to the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1 in 45 people in the US are on the autism spectrum. FiNC celebrates that adults with autism can be and are significant contributors to society.Read more: https://t.co/5TqjA65xn0#AdultAutismAwarenessDay pic.twitter.com/VrZgcGjHtM— Future is Now Coalition (@FiNCoalition) April 18, 2023

Stimpunks Guide to the NeurodiVerse Issue #3: Mental Health and Epistemic Justice https://t.co/ku0DdYc8Im— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) May 4, 2023