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https://t.co/zn11DsMBwW Useful new discussion paper for researchers and authors, re the use of respectful language about autistic people. Handy table in there also, for easy reference. pic.twitter.com/twEM3fFgPN— Ann Memmott PgC MA (She or They) (@AnnMemmott) October 3, 2022

Our Aid page summarizes the state of structural collapse in Texas, where care has been defunded. Waiting lists are long. Administrative burden is staggering, cruel, and intentional.Organizations like Stimpunks are not enough to fill in the immense gaps.https://t.co/TqCfpUbirr— Stimpunks (@stimpunks) October 3, 2022

a much needed resource from @stimpunks for neurodivergence #adhdacceptancemonth #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD https://t.co/szfXQP0n4p— Carrie (she/her/ella) (@cridsmodernlife) October 3, 2022

Kinetic Cognitive Style is a reframing of ADHD, dropping the deficit and disorder for a neutral descriptor that helps us celebrate the joys of our wiring while acknowledging and managing the struggles. #ADHDTwitter #ADHDAwarenessMonth https://t.co/l3k1zqUVvs— Stimpunks (@stimpunks) October 3, 2022

We advocate immediate contact with the outdoors and the freedom to stim.https://t.co/uZ5jQrkrfWAs the very recommended “It’s Not Rocket Science” puts it:“Ensure there is quiet space and outdoor space that people can access at any time.”https://t.co/EkSASFCULG— Stimpunks (@stimpunks) October 3, 2022

Copying @MxOolong, who maintains https://t.co/a4aNDxG4b3.— Stimpunks (@stimpunks) October 3, 2022

An important part of self-regulating for neurodivergent learners is entering flow states, attention tunnels.https://t.co/VO907CjtnU— Stimpunks (@stimpunks) October 3, 2022

And to cite ourselves, our Classroom UX piece outlines how we design for self-regulation through caves, campfires, and watering holes and intermittent collaboration.https://t.co/6ZTRIzeU0T— Stimpunks (@stimpunks) October 3, 2022

As @naomicfisher mentioned, there isn't a lot. Here's some related stuff off the top of my head. I'll look for more resources and maybe do a glossary page.https://t.co/5YXiS6h59yhttps://t.co/tG8O3N2J6Nhttps://t.co/m6pH0IKnURhttps://t.co/xLgJtjXF7i— Stimpunks (@stimpunks) October 3, 2022

No. There is very little research although I think @professorgriley is in the process of doing a study. There is research which shows that autistic children have negative experiences at school. https://t.co/LEWBoUOSPm— Naomi Fisher (@naomicfisher) October 3, 2022

*New* article, Autistic Rational Demand AvoidanceIs the PDA Autism profile helpful, or does it further pathologize Autistics?https://t.co/7RdVVQrYXw#PDA #RDA #PathologicalDemandAvoidance #RationalDemandAvoidance #Autistic #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #AuDHD— Jillian Lindsay (@ADHD2ePro) September 30, 2022

As a PDAer, I sincerely appreciate articles like this! https://t.co/NHTQ2zRN1g— AuDHD_Therapist (@AuDHD_Therapist) October 2, 2022

Are we, as workers, not entitled to safety in our bodies?Are we, as workers, not entitled to the wealth our labor generates?As workers, should we accept all the risk of unimpeded infection of our bodies by viruses so that someone else steals the wealth we generate risk free?— Dr. Thrasher (@thrasherxy) October 2, 2022

Read more about Pete's insights into #autistic passions in his great new book, "What I Want to Talk About." https://t.co/K0j6y0DZeN https://t.co/waUh2Js4hu— Steve Silberman (@stevesilberman) October 2, 2022

Autistic Special Interests are more than 'hobbies' or 'obsessions'. They have a regulatory element, helping so many autistic people manage their elevated stress levels in a hostile world. They can be a true comfort and sanctuary.#autism #autistic— Pete Wharmby (@commaficionado) October 2, 2022

This has made my brain fizzy in the best possible way 🤩 https://t.co/mlU3WDRFU7— Helen, reigning queen of tangential tweets 👑 (@HopeGraceFury) October 2, 2022

Tech Workers: Is Autistic Conversion Therapy, ABA, in Your Company’s Ad Stock? https://t.co/waRcehBfQk— Stimpunks (@stimpunks) October 2, 2022

Tech Workers: Is Autistic Conversion Therapy, ABA, in Your Company’s Ad Stock? Tech Workers: Is Autistic Conversion Therapy, ABA, in Your Company’s Ad Stock? We autistic people helped build these tech platforms and companies and the... https://t.co/xXI7NoMoDl— Stimpunks (@stimpunks) October 2, 2022

“My kids have been kicked out of many, many places for being different... “The question is simple: Is there room for disabled kids at a piano school? On a swim team? In most classrooms?“The answer, right now, seems to be no.”https://t.co/bjMBVvDGr8https://t.co/TMbScMB7OF— Stimpunks (@stimpunks) October 2, 2022

You Get All Sorts of People in the Libraryhttps://t.co/5E3MU4m9ej— Stimpunks (@stimpunks) October 2, 2022

“Constructionism is being practiced anywhere where people are making artifacts to represent their knowledge constructions.”Source: https://t.co/4viqABPDEHOur constructions:https://t.co/G3zrbNqYxL— Stimpunks (@stimpunks) October 2, 2022

Enable Dignity: The Accommodations for Natural Human Variation Should Be Mutualhttps://t.co/vnRSvmnmet— Stimpunks (@stimpunks) October 2, 2022

@MikeKarasinski shared how some moments had a profound impact on not just his practice but his life, such as watching the short film 'In my language' by Mel Baggs.It made him question who decides some forms of communication more worthy.'We are all human.'#ATAmentalhealth pic.twitter.com/R9jrjVAdJJ— Dr Ruth Moyse 💙 (@mum2aspergirl) September 30, 2022

Here’s another 🧵 about #autism for medics after the popularity of my last one. This time I’ll look at some principles you should follow when prescribing for an autistic pt. My practice mainly involves psychotropes but these are principles that any specialist should follow 1/22— Sam Porter (@PerinatalBirder) October 1, 2022

The people we train are agents of cultural change in their services. #Tier4A is co-produced and co-delivered with autistic people. We are on this journey together creating synergies/ humanising hospital enviroments. Our priority is the wellbeing of patients& staff. https://t.co/mrobtSYwux— Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou (she/her) (@JoPavlopoulou) October 2, 2022

So what does a human-centered education look like 100 seconds from midnight? What is it about the world that is worth preparing students for, and are we dedicated to the work of building that better world alongside them? PREMIERING NOW: https://t.co/NHI7shPFjt— Human Restoration Project (@HumResPro) October 1, 2022

So what does a human-centered education look like 100 seconds from midnight? What is it about the world that is worth preparing students for, and are we dedicated to the work of building that better world alongside them? PREMIERING NOW: https://t.co/NHI7shPFjt— Human Restoration Project (@HumResPro) October 1, 2022

Happy #ADHDAwarenessMonth to all us Kinetics. #ADHDTwitterhttps://t.co/l3k1zqVtl0— Stimpunks (@stimpunks) October 1, 2022

Libraries are punk AF.https://t.co/5E3MU4m9ej— Stimpunks (@stimpunks) October 1, 2022