Exploring Alexithymia, Uncertainty, Anxious Arousal, and Social Anxiety as Mediators of the Relationship Between Sensory Processing Differences and Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors in Autistic Adults - Moore et al - Autism Research - 2025 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

One of the overlooked aspects of sharing a journey with autism is loneliness. “Society” often rejects anything that is perceived as different or disabled. Parents loose fair weather friends & autistic people struggle to make or keep friends. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I’ve had a busy few weeks with life, travel & grant deadlines, but I’m really pleased that a letter I wrote has been published. In it, I recommend that autism researchers talk about midlife and old age as separate life stages, not conflating the two. doi.org/10.1177/1362... #AutRes

So cool: Autism researcher @desirjones.bsky.social talks with the original Steve from Blue's Clues about autism and neurodivergence! Available on YouTube or as a podcast. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLKV... #autism #neurodiversity #BluesClues

A new BMJ analysis examined the body of Tylenol-autism research—40 studies total. Most didn't properly account for genetics, family environment, or why mom needed pain relief in the first place. But the studies that DID—by comparing siblings—found NO LINK.

#OperationAutism is a web-based resource by the Organization for Autism Research, funded by the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, to support #military #families with #children with #autism. Learn more: operationautism.org #VeteransDay

TY @autisticadvocacy.org for opposing "the petition to add a warning re: acetaminophen-containing drug products that would state that the use of said products has potential risks on fetal neurodevelopment—including an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder." autisticadvocacy.org/2025/11/asan...

On autism and loneliness: "Many autistic people want to build connections with people, but this can so easily become overstimulating and exhausting. This creates a vicious cycle. Autistic processing may intensify this cycle." From @craeioe.bsky.social: crae.ioe.ac.uk/trapped-in-a... #neurodiversity

"As we remember the history of autism research, it is essential to highlight the contributions of women scientists like Grunya Sukhareva, who’s pioneering work reshaped the understanding of neurodiversity." ✏️ @garazialvarez.bsky.social t.co/jJ5CfpWmRX #Autism #Asperger #News

#AutRes "Autistic parents [placed] great importance on treating their children as autonomous human beings with a right to their own opinions and decisions. Many participants spoke about the importance of open and honest communication, mutual respect & making collaborative decisions as a family." 🫶🏻

Some believe autism is fashionable because autistic people get “special” treatment Yep, lots of “specials” Special unemployment. Special discussions with the reaper. Special social exclusion. Special discrimination. Special no reasonable adjustments

My loved one is extraordinary. My loved one is autistic. My loved one has a disability. My loved one is still extraordinary.

Why does autism prevalence matter ? Officially prevalence is 1/100. It has this value for almost ever. When you ask the NHS or LA how many autistic people there are you will probably be quoted 1/100. Do you know the answer yet?

How can autistic adults thrive in life? This should be at the heart of autism researchers, not what causes autism. But instead.. 2025.. and I still keep seeing all the same things that's labeled as negative or a barrier from these researchers, that is disappointing to say the least. Come on now.

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Politicians push the idea than clinical anxious “mild”. Anxiety is NOT mild. The pain & self harm are REAL. The isolation & loneliness are REAL. The impacts on physical health are REAL.

Politicians push the idea than clinical anxious “mild”. Anxiety is NOT mild. The pain & self harm are REAL. The isolation & loneliness are REAL. The impacts on physical health are REAL.

“I am begging the autism research and clinical community: Please put more efforts into autism-specific medical accommodations and training so that people like my [high-support adult autistic] son can get the medical care they need.” www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/cli... #autism #neurodiversity

New developments in autism research www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

In the 1930s a party openly blamed disabled people, chronically ill & mentally ill people for taking money away from working families. The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin. All main parties have NOT learnt that lesson. Remember who wore badges!

In the 1930s a party openly blamed disabled people, chronically ill and mentally ill people for taking money away from working families. The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin. HMG are not like that party, but don’t they read history? www.pslhub.org/blogs/entry/...

In the 1930s a party openly blamed disabled people, chronically ill & mentally ill people for taking money away from working families. The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin. All main parties have NOT learnt that lesson. Remember who wore badges!

I heard a report on #r4today about new autism research. This is the only thing I can find: www.nature.com/articles/s41... The interview with National Autistic Society AD Tim Nicholls was ok but lacked detail. And there's nothing on their website.

In the 1930s a party openly blamed disabled people, chronically ill and mentally ill people for taking money away from working families. The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin. HMG are not like that party, but don’t they read history? www.pslhub.org/blogs/entry/...

How do the police know your autistic loved one is autistic? A response of they should know is not the answer. Many officers will have zero experience of autism & most people don’t know their rights. Most forces offer an autism awareness card. Learn more in my guide

Someone has said that autism should be split into two categories: 1. Autistic - for the non disabled autistic people 2. Autism - for the disabled autistic people IMO it appears the self 🆔 (not self diagnosed) don’t wish to be lumped with autistic people.

How do the police know your autistic loved one is autistic? A response of they should know is not the answer. Many officers will have zero experience of autism & most people don’t know their rights. Most forces offer an autism awareness card. Learn more in my guide

Someone has said that autism should be split into two categories: 1. Autistic - for the non disabled autistic people 2. Autism - for the disabled autistic people IMO it appears the self 🆔 (not self diagnosed) don’t wish to be lumped with autistic people.

Is there a link to Tylenol & Autism? Let’s ask Sweden’s top Autism Researchers. ⬇️⬇️ Click Here ⬇️⬇️

As an unpaid carer I realised the greatest threat to my loved one was ignorance. Ignorance of need Ignorance of autism Ignorance of invisible conditions Ignorance of assumptions Ignorance of stereotypes Glorified & wilful ignorance by politicians & professionals.

Society. “You don’t look autistic” L1, “it’s invisible” Society, “You trying to be funny?” L1, “Nope, but your ignorance is visible” Society, “What?”

Society. “You don’t look autistic” L1, “it’s invisible” Society, “You trying to be funny?” L1, “Nope, but your ignorance is visible” Society, “What?”

Society. “You don’t look autistic” L1, “it’s invisible” Society, “You are a faker” L1, “Yes, my impersonation of a neurotypical is poor” Society, “What?”

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This is important . Understand the consequences for everyone when the Police withdraw. apple.news/AMBblhorPRfe...

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This is important . Understand the consequences for everyone when the Police withdraw. apple.news/AMBblhorPRfe...

When we started our journey with autism, we listen to the behaviourists. We were wrong. We knew in weeks. All behaviourism does is create harm. So teachers, please listen all you are doing is industrialising harm.

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The rise of autism www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Wenn Lawson introducing Mary Doherty and Eva Loth who are going to have an on stage chat about their "Adventures in Co-Production: a conversation on Participatory Autism Research" #AECongress2025 💜♾️

When you share a journey with #autism you become painfully aware of suicide & the collateral damage. Many of the people you talk to are aware of the reaper’s shadow & how little care or support there is. Every day is a prevention day. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2025

Folks, Please understand the significance of this. @ClaireCNWL is a rare person- someone who cares about MH. Thank you for your service. I now dread the future.

While scientists rarely proclaim absolutes, autism researchers say that they are as sure as they can be that there’s no one cause of the condition. “It’s never going to be true,” says Tager-Flusberg; decades of data reveal that a complex (and highly variable) origin is the only logical conclusion.

Sleep, autism & suicide pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39901435/

"While scientists rarely proclaim absolutes, autism researchers say that they are as sure as they can be that there’s no one cause of the condition. “It’s never going to be true,” says Tager-Flusberg; decades of data reveal that a complex (and highly variable) origin is the only logical conclusion."

If you listen to the #LipService from services when someone dies you realise nothing changes. Always: “Lessons will be learnt” “They should have reached out” “It’s just autism” #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2025 Until the reaper touches your soul you may never care! Listen!

When you share a journey with #autism you become painfully aware of suicide & the collateral damage. Many of the people you talk to are aware of the reaper’s shadow & how little care or support there is. Every day is a prevention day. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2025