In defence of toddlers (well said!)

Loved the books! Can’t wait to see this! #GeekGirl #Netflix

We have just launched our Supermarket Guide! Thank you everyone, whether you helped create it, provided feedback, or otherwise. Thanks also to the Research England Participatory Fund for making it possible.

To see our guide, visit the link below:

sensorystreet.uk

CN: abuse.

Autistic people are more likely to experience abuse in relationships. This guide is to “help other autistic people to navigate relationships and recognise the signs of both healthy and unhealthy relationships.” Includes an easy-read version.

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Sometimes we think we have to make huge leaps to get to our destination and it just seems too high but in fact it is just a white line in the ground

This! It’s why we get missed. If you don’t cause too much inconvenience people can ignore you. I’ve become less convenient now I know 🤷‍♀️😂
#AuDHD

I’ve just caught Liz Haines talking on Farming Today about #neurodivergence in farming. Amazing #research . For any non-early-birds, you can find it on BBC Sounds. An important listen for anyone interested in #rural , #farming , #NeurodiversityAtWork #SocialResearch

I have no idea how that just happened! #Wordle 1,036 3/6

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“I have to charge my social battery”: Perspectives from autistic young adults on Quality of Life - Elisabeth Øverland, Åshild Lappegard Hauge, Stian Orm, Merete Glenne Øie, Erik Winther Skogli, Elizabeth Pellicano, Per Normann Andersen, 2024 journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.117…

Innovations in Dementia JKP Books The National Lottery Community Fund A big high-5 to my fellow co-author Rachael, to all those who helped us see the JKP Books book to fruition - and to the hundreds of ppl w #dementia who are showing the world how they can (and should) do (and even lead) research.

Important new paper on #Autistic #women 's #health . “A perfect storm”: Autistic experiences of menopause and midlife. From Miranda Brady, ChristineJenkinsAutisticResearcher, Julie Gamble-Turner, Rachel L Moseley, Margaret Janse van V, Rose Matthews Research
#Autistic Elders #Autism journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13…

So much more to understand about #perimenopause and #neurodivergence .
Some #Autistic / #neurodivergent people sail through #menopause others of us really struggle.
Fluctuating #hormones across the lifespan can have a huge impact.
The more we know the better equipped we are to cope.

Yesterday morning I walked along the beach and picked up a piece of sea-glass that perfectly fitted the palm of my hand.
It was as magical as a moonstone.
#SensoryJoy
#AutisticJoy
#sea

I got my late in life #autism diagnosis after a very challenging #perimenopause .
For the last 2.5 years I’ve been researching #Autistic experiences of #menopause with AutMenopause and I’m delighted that our first paper has been published by Autism Journal
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13…

My heart today is with Dawn.
We believe in homes- not hospitals for neurodivergent people.

Georgia (with consent to say it here) says: “I’m here because I’m autistic and do is my brother and I worry that it could be us one day.”
#stolenlives #stolenlives wales BBC Wales News ITV Wales News

Campaign is live!!!! Lets work together to change the culture within social care, and ensure we are providing the neurodivergent workforce the safety to shine.
#neurodiversity #socialwork

Hands up if you think it scandalous that very nearly all UK hospices rely on charitable giving including cake sales for vast majority of their funding.

Palliative care should be a mainstream NHS service with charity funding of 'over and above' aspects not essential care.