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"acknowledge..patterns in the ways autistic chdn..play & think abt their play.. not as something puzzling or problematic, but..as characs of autistic play culture: expression of their neurological functioning..Practically.. focusing on “what chdn do & what it means to them”. https://t.co/tFBVHCLP7y— Elaine Mcgreevy (@ElaineMcgreevy) July 23, 2023

Changelog: Autistic Play at Forest School“…monotropism can be very effective in enabling forest school practitioners to comprehend the rationales behind autistic play behaviours…”—Autistic Play at Forest Schoolhttps://t.co/BBxxgo1j6O#play #autism #education #monotropism— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) July 23, 2023

Changelog: Nature and Multiple Multisensory Rooms“One of the most powerful features of a multisensory room is the ability to control the lighting.”—Multiple Multisensory Rooms: Myth Busting the Magichttps://t.co/pCfFVbY6T1— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) July 23, 2023

This is going to be amazing! I’m joining in, fantastic line up definitely worth looking into @ElaineMcgreevy @elly_chapple @ReachoutASC @AuDHD_SLT @Spectrum0Gaming @HollytheOT @CommonSenseSLT @GrOve_Org @AutRevolution @DrJenHuffman x https://t.co/7zXNoQCxHk— @Autistic Realms (@autisticrealms) July 22, 2023

The Monotropism Questionnaire Is Going ViralWe gathered some context and helpful links to monotropism’s viral moment.https://t.co/oJhFUJhExx#monotropism #MonotropismQuestionnaire #autism— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) July 22, 2023

“We also looked at what factors influenced stigma and the impact of stigma. Last, we discussed how to reduce stigma for autistic people and their families.”https://t.co/xj2DUYon9O.— Shannon Des Roches Rosa (@shannonrosa) July 22, 2023

For those who missed it, here's our series of infographics about #Autistic communication. #SLT #SEND #autism #OT #Neurodivergence https://t.co/Dk58WyNVGt— Divergent Perspectives (@DivergentSLT) July 22, 2023

This attitude isn’t that uncommon in medicine unfortunately & it’s the reason most of us don’t disclose. But we are a hidden minority in medicine & we challenge those stereotypes We’re honoured to have @autisticdoc as an @DoctorsAutistic member championing the cause with us https://t.co/TRlHeYSEJi— Mary Doherty (@AutisticDoctor) July 22, 2023

This is one of the chats I have with parents most often.If your kid is utterly exhausted all the time… then that sorta needs fixing first.I know it’s logistically a massive challenge… but having a kid with energy & who feels safe will make the rest wayyyyy easier. https://t.co/wDHl4aXG9o— Jamie + Lion (@spacedoutsmiles) July 22, 2023

“It’ll never work to have an autistic doctor. Patients and their families expect better.”Colleagues to to me at a public speaking event. I’d introduced myself as a disabled autistic doctor, speaking about neurodiversity.— Neurodivergent Dr (@autisticdoc) July 21, 2023

https://t.co/UvXpVPrLVg Could be a useful bit of new research. Basically, autistic children who are utterly exhausted from lack of sleep will also be likely to be grumpy and unco-operative. Just like everyone else on the planet, in fact.How exhausted is your autistic child?— Ann Memmott PgC MA (She/They) 🌈 (@AnnMemmott) July 22, 2023

“We also found that those who considered autism to be a ‘disorder’, rather than a difference or disability, were more likely to have attempted suicide.https://t.co/Jlj9HnVYVt Autistic doctors are a ‘hidden minority’, new study shows— Mary Doherty (@AutisticDoctor) July 22, 2023

If you are an #autistic adult who has experienced #school_exclusion from UK mainstream school, please help with our #research (30min online interview). Contact Tatjana.zeljic@kcl.ac.uk for details. RTs appreciated!— Prof Francesca Happé (@HappeLab) July 14, 2023

"Having the option of dropping in a few days ahead of the first day to get oriented is part of the accessible charm of Conference to Restore Humanity."Intentionally designing for neurodivergence & disability creates a more accessible experience for everyone. 🚀 https://t.co/3ZOTPYyluN— Human Restoration Project (@HumResPro) July 22, 2023

"We were at last year’s Conference to Restore Humanity and are attending again this year. This online conference includes us like no other." Stoked to have our friends @stimpunks join us again. Intentionally designing for accessibility brings everyone to the table! 🤘 https://t.co/4NCLIlKE05— Nick Covington (@CovingtonEDU) July 22, 2023

Stimpunks Invites You to Join Us Online at the Conference to Restore Humanity 2023 on July 24thhttps://t.co/y0MWGnSkQ9— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) July 22, 2023

In addition to our keynotes & tracks, #CTRH203 attendees will have the opportunity to join with educators, organizers, & organizations from across 3 continents in over **15** live events! Here's a look at a cross-section of those events 👀A🧵:https://t.co/Ock93KJuYa— Human Restoration Project (@HumResPro) July 17, 2023

@WFarahslt “Pathology of Agency..…dangerous to a child’s developing sense of self..undermines.. agency & reinforces harmful stereotypes & biases." @Tapestry_FSF 6/13https://t.co/PbxpW3tFWm— Elaine Mcgreevy (@ElaineMcgreevy) July 20, 2023

Trans & gender diverse #Autistic yp “sense of being different, often from a young age, bullied due to autism or gender, diffs accessing med proced, dismissed & invalidated by med profs, gender id..invalidated, challenges accessing educ & employment.” 10/ https://t.co/rl9FBC3RMk— Elaine Mcgreevy (@ElaineMcgreevy) July 20, 2023

As a high risk person who had 2 family members come down with COVID it is a combination of luck and incredible discipline and sacrifice on my part. Avoiding large events, missing opportunities, feeling left out is a small price to pay to stay alive #CovidIsntOver https://t.co/GyVV4MCE0Z— Alice Wong 王美華 (@SFdirewolf) July 20, 2023

We wrote to @RCSLT re proposed Autism Guidance re concerns abt the content: Ltd focus on intersectionality & experiences of Autistic ppl who are Black, Asian, PoC, Travellers, ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA #AutisticElders Add a comment to our letter ⬇️1/13https://t.co/1oaJ8crE5n— Elaine Mcgreevy (@ElaineMcgreevy) July 20, 2023

Our Autism glossary page collects community resources.https://t.co/sgbKs5aTTu— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) July 21, 2023

And there's some information here from the collaborators at @Spectrum0Gaming https://t.co/cUZNuH6kLn— Elaine Mcgreevy (@ElaineMcgreevy) July 20, 2023

'guiding principle - primary affected & interested parties in autism-related research are autistic ppl. While the perspectives of non-autistic family, clinicians, researchers..other profs..essential, autistic persons are.. most strongly & directly impacted by autism research." https://t.co/TM0atHEU2R— Elaine Mcgreevy (@ElaineMcgreevy) July 20, 2023

Climate Crisis Makes Us Recognize Our Limits; Disability Culture Can Show Us How https://t.co/dLTcfxpLjC via @truthout— Alice Wong 王美華 (@SFdirewolf) July 21, 2023

Our paper “Ethical challenges in autism genomics: Recommendations for researchers” is up in the European Journal of Medical Genetics! Supported by @AIRPNetwork, I had the privilege of leading and coordinating this collaborative effort. 🧵 1/ https://t.co/L8vSaAj9wb— Heini Natri (@HeiniMNatri) July 20, 2023

@HeiniMNatri led our group of autistic & non-autistic geneticists, bioethicists, disability scholars, clinicians, & advocates on paper making recommendations for autism genetics research. She is trail-blazing into future of neurodiversity-affirming genetics, bioethical research🧵 https://t.co/02fthAfgQy— Steven Kapp (@drstevenkapp) July 21, 2023

Maya Wiley just leveled RFK Jr’s bigoted rhetoric with an emotional intelligence not often seen in these hearings.pic.twitter.com/WGyuXbG43B— Renee (@PettyLupone) July 20, 2023