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It truly baffles me how the researchers from Spectrum10k have never once address this real, tangible, previous-evidence-this-happened-to-other-groups concern by autistic people (including autistic people who are researchers with a background in genetics like Heini).#Spectrum10K https://t.co/iQOGPutqad— AutisticSciencePerson, MSc (@AutSciPerson) March 10, 2023

From a place of comfort to continual learning and growth - a powerful tool to encourage discussion & reflection for all professionals. Listening to lived experience will always be key @eyfs4m #Neurodiversity #NeurodiversityAffirming #Inclusion https://t.co/MxNPW5LBvW— Saskia Grassie (@SaskiaGrassie) March 10, 2023

Trans people aren't being targeted because we're vulnerable; we're being targeted because we're powerful. We threaten the mythologies told about what you can and can't change, the rules about who you can and can't be. We are the truth that reveals the lie.— Gillian Branstetter (@GBBranstetter) March 9, 2023

Kids often turn to phones as their third space when we haven’t worked with them to create anything else + then we get mad at them for doing what they could. It’s important that we leave room for kids to create third spaces in schools that center themselves + their needs. https://t.co/SMvaHA8h1c— Jeffrey Austin (@JAustinEDU) March 10, 2023

Trans people’s very existence threatens the structural validity of gender oppression—one of the most powerful forms of societal control that’s been passed down by white supremacists over generations https://t.co/P1p6BYwOmW— Lindz “PRE-ORDER RAINBOW PARENTING” Amer (@lindzamer) March 10, 2023

Instead of questioning status quo educational ideas, which have never worked, and the violence of systems making all of us sick, adults tend to view themselves as victims of kids who turn out bad.— Isabel Rodríguez 🥑 (@ecomentario) March 10, 2023

There is something profoundly dehumanizing about the notion that children cannot learn without a traditional school setting in the sense that this prevents adults from relating to children as human beings and conditions them to treat them as machines that you can manipulate.— Isabel Rodríguez 🥑 (@ecomentario) March 10, 2023

"Disability only becomes a tragedy when society fails to provide the things we need to lead our lives—job opportunities or barrier-free buildings for example […] It is not a tragedy to me that I'm living in a wheelchair." Judith Heumann to @NPRJoeShapiro:https://t.co/9yn6Dpe1IX— Thinking Person's Guide To Autism (@thinkingautism) March 10, 2023

so just to extend this a bit, I use on-site bc I try to avoid any language that implies that virtual environments are less than or less intimate or less likely to support strong relationships and learning...#HigherEd #OnlineLearning https://t.co/d7R9P8HFnj— Karen Costa (she/her) (@karenraycosta) March 10, 2023

"Disability only becomes a tragedy when society fails to provide the things we need to lead our lives—job opportunities or barrier-free buildings for example […] It is not a tragedy to me that I'm living in a wheelchair." Judith Heumann to @NPRJoeShapiro:https://t.co/9yn6Dpe1IX— Thinking Person's Guide To Autism (@thinkingautism) March 10, 2023

Calling #autism researchers & clinicians - here’s a fabulous reflective tool if you’re considering a move from traditional pathology paradigm to neurodiversity affirmative practice. @Aims2Trials https://t.co/Fo3oSUhNgF— Mary Doherty (@AutisticDoctor) March 10, 2023

The Neurodiversity Affirming Zones of Practice (updated). Spelling errors corrected (I hope), and some additional reflections were made. You can see full image, references and make comments here: https://t.co/eKbfnGi1UW pic.twitter.com/M5fLqwwxuC— Kerry Murphy (autistic + adhd) (@eyfs4m) March 10, 2023

so just to extend this a bit, I use on-site bc I try to avoid any language that implies that virtual environments are less than or less intimate or less likely to support strong relationships and learning...#HigherEd #OnlineLearning https://t.co/d7R9P8HFnj— Karen Costa (she/her) (@karenraycosta) March 10, 2023

The Neurodiversity Affirming Zones of Practice (updated). Spelling errors corrected (I hope), and some additional reflections were made. You can see full image, references and make comments here: https://t.co/eKbfnGi1UW pic.twitter.com/M5fLqwwxuC— Kerry Murphy (autistic + adhd) (@eyfs4m) March 10, 2023

Calling #autism researchers & clinicians - here’s a fabulous reflective tool if you’re considering a move from traditional pathology paradigm to neurodiversity affirmative practice. @Aims2Trials https://t.co/Fo3oSUhNgF— Mary Doherty (@AutisticDoctor) March 10, 2023

"Words have the power to change attitudes toward autistic people."Our language page now leads with that quote.https://t.co/gnlvRE8Bwp"Language is also a place of struggle."--bell hooks https://t.co/XgN60RyKXz— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) March 10, 2023

2/3 “it is not researcher perspectives that are underrepresented, but those of autistic people with high support needs, nonspeaking autistic people, and autistic people of the global majority.”Marginalized and intersectional autistic ppl should own their research priorities.— Neurodivergent Dr (@autisticdoc) March 7, 2023

1/3 Proud to co-author this response:“We, as autistic doctors, disagree with the anti-neurodiversity stance of Singer et al”https://t.co/V8w9Ur11OnWhat’s our message?Autism research has a problem. It doesn’t represent all autistic people. We think that should change.— Neurodivergent Dr (@autisticdoc) March 7, 2023

You might also appreciate @stimpunks https://t.co/3F6tQKlFbU— Dizzy (@_inthespincycle) March 10, 2023

"Non-autistic researchers with deficit-based views create harmful power imbalances between researchers and the autistic community"? https://t.co/DYmEtfQIwe note: the "neurodiversity affirmative" literature questionably promotes big autistic deficits (e.g. sensory & EF deficits)— Michelle Dawson (@autismcrisis) March 9, 2023

I'm happy to announce something today that I've been working on for a couple weeks.This weekend at 11am EST, in response to anti-trans legislation here in Indiana, a streamer friend and I are hosting a Twitch fundraising stream for @iyg_indy! See the attached flyer for details! pic.twitter.com/MyXJIqOpqt— Christopher Barber (@Chris_C_Barber) March 8, 2023

We are excited to begin unveiling our work with @HolisticTT, a vision for an interdisciplinary subject that breaks down silos and promotes a new route for education. Prototypes of six lessons are now available on our website: https://t.co/pAymqZFc0J #restorehumanity pic.twitter.com/zerET2VHVc— Human Restoration Project (@HumResPro) March 8, 2023

It's a pretty big deal! https://t.co/N5vEJyYcb5— Chris McNutt (@McNuttEdu) March 7, 2023

The @ITAKOM_CONF #neurodiversity conference is NEXT WEEK and the #LEANSproject will definitely be there!Join me Tues @ 9:40am for a LEANS talk—but at Tues lunch you can bring your questions and chat to *lots* of team members, including some of our LEANS Champions! Hear more 👇 pic.twitter.com/jEvsc7ONAN— Dr Alyssa M. Alcorn (@a_m_alcorn0131) March 8, 2023

Thank you, @iamharaldur, for publicly and masterfully confronting the attitudes that so many of us face.— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) March 7, 2023

Hi again @elonmusk 👋I hope you are well. I’m fine too. I’m thankful for your interest in my health. But since you mentioned it, I wanted to give you more info. I have muscular dystrophy. It has many effects on my body. Let me tell you what they are: https://t.co/2vb16kP6Yv— Halli (@iamharaldur) March 7, 2023

Hi again @elonmusk 👋I hope you are well. I’m fine too. I’m thankful for your interest in my health. But since you mentioned it, I wanted to give you more info. I have muscular dystrophy. It has many effects on my body. Let me tell you what they are: https://t.co/2vb16kP6Yv— Halli (@iamharaldur) March 7, 2023