Really useful blog post on neuro-affirmitive PhD supervision. Lots of useful advice there for supervisors. I also want to highlight the stat in this article, which shows only a third of disabled PhD students felt they had equal footing compared to non-disabled PhD students.

NdC JOURNAL: Rounding off the month, Ann Memmott PgC MA (Autism) has curated our roundup of new and important research published this month #autismresearch #Neurodiversityresearch #neurodivergentaffirming. Available to read now: ndconnection.co.uk/blog/9u0lz4ute…

Navigating life as a young autistic person with ADHD isn't always easy. Luckily, @saraheboon is here to share her own experiences, helping you to explore how autism and ADHD overlap and identify the strategies that will make day-to-day life easier. Book - bit.ly/AGNSarahBoon

Part-time Research Associate role (0.5FTE for 1 year): jobs.ac.uk/job/DIW796/res…. No PhD needed, just an undergrad degree, but good preparation for doing a PhD. You'll get involved with a range of research and engagement projects

🚨New Involvement Opportunity🚨 We are looking for 8 young people to attend an in person workshop on 14th September in London. We will watch videos from TikTok influencers who talk about mental health and discuss how helpful (or unhelpful) they are 👇👇 mcpin.org/research-oppor…

I opened with “I’m autistic, I’m frazzled cos all this is new. It’s not anxiety” She goes: “cool, I’ve 2 neurodivergent kids, hubby just dx’d w ADHD. I get it” And yep, she really got it. She explained EVERYTHING, in detail.

As part of building my own research group I have got myself a little website up and running - see here for info about projects, team, job opportunities etc. Always happy to chat about collaborations/studentships so do reach out! indielablondon.co.uk

Delighted that National Institute for Health and Care Research have announced a call to fund a clinical trial of a high-intensity NHS talking therapy protocol adapted for autistic adults in response to a proposal by my team at NHS England, with the National NHS Talking Therapies team nihr.ac.uk/funding/2487-c…

Spent the evening varnishing my Grandparents dining room floor. Here’s a list of things they offered me in the three hours I was there…

📢Job alert!! 16 months, full time research associate post at Lancaster University on our co-produced project. Great team David Abbott Sunderland People First People First Dorset Changing Our Lives Dr Kate Sykes alex kaley Cloverleaf Advocacy Funded by NIHR School for Public Health Research hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?r…

Okay, disabled scientists, I'm curious. If a laboratory space was to be truly accessible, what are you putting in there?

We've launched a pilot Autism Peer Support Group for adult women & non-binary individuals. This is for those 18+ with a late diagnosis (inc self-diagnosis) or seeking diagnosis, providing a safe space to discuss their feelings & future aspirations - bit.ly/AGNPSG

I’m pleased to share my new article on the #neurodivergentbirth website. #autisticbirth #neurodivergentparenting ndbirth.com/post/navigatin…

📣Final call for parents of children w SEND who are about to start secondary school! Pls consider taking part in the STEPS survey to help understand what supports good transition. In return, get access to fab resources co-created w neurodivergent young people. Details below⬇️

“Resist, Reframe, Redo the Bullying, the Lying, the Harassment”: A Qualitative Investigation of Social Anxiety and Therapy as an Autistic Person | Autism in Adulthood liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/au…

I'm looking to learn from my wonderful parent-infant relationship network here 👶🤓 Does anyone have great practice examples of identifying potential bonding difficulties antenatally for mums and dads?

A little neighbour boy now comes to me if there's a hole in 1 of his stuffed animals, to get me to sew it. Yesterday it was a purple bunny. I had no purple thread but did my best w/ blue. When I gave it back to him I asked if it was OK & he said "It's the best stitching ever!" 😆

Exciting times ahead thanks to funding from Rethink Ireland We have a fully funded 6 week course for #autistic adults! We offer support, resources & community building to help you in answering the myriad of questions being late-identified can bring thrivingautistic.org/discovery-prog…

Feeling thankful to people I know who are just quietly wise-- people who are thoughtful, who care, who listen. Amidst all the noise & attention-seeking, it's these people who give me hope.

Such an important paper from colleagues at BSMS Bruce BendyBrain: Dr Jessica Eccles & Seb Shaw (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈 Receiving an autism diagnosis was life-changing, deeply validating, allowed them to be their true authentic selves, improved mental health Accurate diagnosis matters #AutismNotPD