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When autistic people are bullied, why is the 'intervention' only aimed at them, and not the bully? Just who needs the social skills lessons in such scenarios...?!? The mindset has to change. #LondonVirtualAutisticConference— Andrew Carpenter 💙 (NHS London) (@NBNLondonRegion) July 12, 2022

The language used to describe autistic kids in written reports by teaching "professionals"...We've experienced this as a family ourselves, but cripes, it's hurtful to know this still continues.#LondonVirtualAutisticConference— Mick Lynch's Fan Club (@MoreUtterPiffle) July 12, 2022

We have just watched this video by Ben and Libby (voiced by Si and Chloe):https://t.co/JkQjZ6kzfD#ListenToNonSpeakers#ListenToSemiSpeakersAnd touched on the widespread barriers to #AllAutistics when phone calls are required, e.g. to access health care— Anna Nicholson (@transponderings) July 13, 2022

I do love the discussion about #SituationalMutism in Zoom calls, because I know exactly what it’s like to sometimes only be able to type words in the chat box, depending on group dynamics and how I feel at the time#LondonVirtualAutisticConference— Anna Nicholson (@transponderings) July 13, 2022

#PDA (medically ‘pathological demand avoidance’) is better described as ‘pervasive desire for autonomy’) 😊As a PDAer, I’ve found the discussion here really interestingAnd good responses in the Q&A on #SituationalMutism#LondonVirtualAutisticConference— Anna Nicholson (@transponderings) July 13, 2022

Sensory sensitivities, alexithymia, masking, navigating new social situations or environments -Those things don't just go away when you turn 18. Autistic people are -people- and society asks us to drop inconvenient aspects of ourselves when we reach perceived adult age.— AutisticSciencePerson, MSc (@AutSciPerson) July 13, 2022

Refusing to dehumanize autistic people means understanding that we are autistic whether we are 2, 16, or 78 years old, and be open to understanding what that looks like, what that means for us, and what accommodations we may need.— AutisticSciencePerson, MSc (@AutSciPerson) July 13, 2022

PSA: If you've seen those headlines about autism rates (prevalence) rising to 3.14%, please know: Anyone who pays attention to the research instead of treating autism like a scary campfire story knows that we've always suspected that the official rates are lower than reality. 1/— Thinking Person's Guide To Autism (@thinkingautism) July 13, 2022

But your big takeaway should be that this study shows how many autistic kids were already here and got overlooked—not that there's an ACTUAL increase in autism. Already here. Not an increase in autism. Next time the rate "jumps," consider this thread. #neurodiversity 4/— Thinking Person's Guide To Autism (@thinkingautism) July 13, 2022

The most important lesson I've learned in the last year:Burnout isn't just the result of too much work. It's the TYPE of work. And, more specifically, your emotional connection to it.Burnout comes from feeling like no matter how much you do, it will never be enough.— Antonia Forster (@AntoniaRForster) July 11, 2022

But your big takeaway should be that this study shows how many autistic kids were already here and got overlooked—not that there's an ACTUAL increase in autism. Already here. Not an increase in autism. Next time the rate "jumps," consider this thread. #neurodiversity 4/— Thinking Person's Guide To Autism (@thinkingautism) July 13, 2022

Autism professionals challenge:If you do any presentations or make pamphlets, change all of the images of autistic children to images of autistic adults.— AutisticSciencePerson, MSc (@AutSciPerson) July 13, 2022

And if your first reflexive thought is "but how would that translate?" That is exactly my point. Autistic adults are autistic, so yes, aspects of being autistic in childhood should translate to adulthood, but we never actually see it. That's a problem.— AutisticSciencePerson, MSc (@AutSciPerson) July 13, 2022

Autistic people are criticised for not understanding the reciprocal nature of relationships when in reality it is the oppositeAutistic people continuously and consistently give more than they ever receive They’re more empathic and accommodating and give give give until burnout— Spooky Luka (@SpookyLuka) July 11, 2022

There are an estimated 500,000 intellectually and developmentally disabled people in the state. Texas barely has capacity to serve a fifth of that population.— Alex Stuckey 🐘 (@alexdstuckey) July 13, 2022

As with seemingly all social service programs in Texas, it comes down to funding. Because these programs aren't entitlements, the state gets to set how many slots -- and therefore how much money -- is available. Predictably its not enough @TexasHHSC— Alex Stuckey 🐘 (@alexdstuckey) July 13, 2022

We are excited to be talking with artist & Eisner winner @Nsousanis later this month for a podcast episode about the concepts driving his work in "Unflattening", comics as a way of thinking, and innovations in making comics accessible! https://t.co/DPnmVRCJaJ pic.twitter.com/hnse5TBGsY— Human Restoration Project (@HumResPro) July 13, 2022

From Theorizing in the Ivory Tower to Creating Change with the People: Activist Research as a Framework for Collaborative Action - @denisha_jones: "...there is an emerging research framework—activist research—that is inclusive ofmultiple disciplines..."https://t.co/GvLlgWrPQ6 pic.twitter.com/H8bFWT3VHu— Human Restoration Project (@HumResPro) July 12, 2022

Just chose my track! And, can't wait to engage, connect & collaborate with this community to reimagine education!Join us! https://t.co/NDLIWVpAKw#SystemReboot #RestoreHumanity #Asynchronous #DisruptingLinguisticDiscrimination @HumResPro @CovingtonEDU @McNuttEdu @SkylarPrimm pic.twitter.com/nhLyZcJKTX— Julia Fliss 🌎🌐⚛️ (she, her, we*) #SystemReboot (@JuliaFliss) July 12, 2022

Hey all, we are *14* days out from the inaugural, and fully virtual, Conference to Restore Humanity🚀 It's been incredible to meet with the track leaders & keynotes to see what they've built for you. Register here to join us: https://t.co/XyRStT37K5 https://t.co/lKqAv1XX0i— Nick Covington (@CovingtonEDU) July 12, 2022

As with seemingly all social service programs in Texas, it comes down to funding. Because these programs aren't entitlements, the state gets to set how many slots -- and therefore how much money -- is available. Predictably its not enough @TexasHHSC— Alex Stuckey 🐘 (@alexdstuckey) July 13, 2022

Learn about neurodiversity at school in a communication environment created by neurodivergents.Day 1 of our 4 day track is titled:Written Communication and Indie Ed-Tech: Neurodivergents Created This Communication Environmenthttps://t.co/eaQ6SCG5KT— Stimpunks (@stimpunks) July 13, 2022

Organizations like Stimpunks exist because our systems effectively do not.We added quotes from this piece on waiting lists to our Aid page.⛑ Mutual Aid: Real Help Against the Onslaughthttps://t.co/TqCfpUbirr https://t.co/aqNyLtlqbA— Stimpunks (@stimpunks) July 13, 2022

When @alexdstuckey told me months ago there were people needing publicly funded intellectual and disability services in Texas who were on waitlists for 10-20 years I couldn't believe it. It's true. And you can read it for free because our paywall is down. https://t.co/vswtSoRoAB— Mizanur Rahman (@Mizanur_TX) July 13, 2022

For years, I've been hearing about the long waitlist for IDD services. It was worse than I could have ever imagined.There are 170,000 people waiting for care through Medicaid waiver programs. Some have been on the list for as long as 18 and 19 years. https://t.co/87GIMcby1R— Alex Stuckey 🐘 (@alexdstuckey) July 13, 2022

And while local authorities (like @TheHarrisCTR) are supposed to provide safety net services to people both on and off these waitlists, Texas, again, has failed to fund these services properly. Waitlist for those safety net services have surpassed 18,300 people— Alex Stuckey 🐘 (@alexdstuckey) July 13, 2022

Twitter friends! The paywall is down at @HoustonChron for the next three days so that you can read to your heart's content! And now is when I selfishly directly you to my In Crisis series, looking into the state's (really bad) mental health system: https://t.co/Ko9PimpexN— Alex Stuckey 🐘 (@alexdstuckey) July 12, 2022

When @alexdstuckey told me months ago there were people needing publicly funded intellectual and disability services in Texas who were on waitlists for 10-20 years I couldn't believe it. It's true. And you can read it for free because our paywall is down. https://t.co/vswtSoRoAB— Mizanur Rahman (@Mizanur_TX) July 13, 2022

We quote this great paper in the "Activist Research" section of our "🗂 Facts, Fire, and Feels: Research-Storytelling from the Edges" page.https://t.co/LT4ooPQI9h https://t.co/5eakXKxkkL— Stimpunks (@stimpunks) July 13, 2022