New research finds that workload pressures and other structural barriers are preventing school nurses from offering more support to pupils 👉 www.heraldscotland.com/news...

Can a Neurodisability framework promote learning disability nursing? Survey at the end of article pbs4.org.uk/blog/2026/02...

Many of my e-books and collaborative writing are now also available on @neurohubcommunity.org 's website: neurohubcommunity.org

Yesterday, @parliament.scot took evidence on neurodivergence in Scotland. Marie Harrison, Service Manager of @childreninscotland.bsky.social Children's Views service contributed, discussing support in schools and referencing evidence from Enquire. scottishparliament.tv/meeting/equa...

Why are Scottish schools still using Twitter when the site was used to create deepfake sexual images of children? Why is the Scottish government permitting this? Why are councils permitting this? Why are teachers permitting this? If you care about the safety of children get off that site right now.

Yes... it is time. Dump X @labouruk.bsky.social

Brilliant to see so many leading organisations in Northern Ireland - like Queens University and Belfast City Council - quitting Twitter as it’s incompatible with their values. Maybe Scotland could learn a lesson here and do the decent thing too…?

ADHD is rad Autism's NOT blue To all my ND folks Happy Valentine's to you 💖

Press Release: Teachers send Valentine's Day reminder to Scottish Government & Convention of Scottish Local Authorities over workload | Bylines Scotland

It is Valentine's Day! Find out about Penguin Pebbling, one of the 5 neurodivergent love languages. https://autisticrealms.com/penguin-pebbling-an-autistic-love-language/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

How is everyone managing with the ice and snow we've had recently? Whether or not children are off for a snow day, it offers opportunity for risky, outdoor play, and it's free! All you need is warm clothes and the fresh air to let the imagination run wild. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/play...

The one consultation I've completed that seems to have had an impact was on the Scottish Government's proposed Learning Disabilities, Autism & Neurodiversity Bill. They didn't get the answers they were looking for, so decided it would be too hard to bring legislation forward in this parliament. 🤦🏼‍♀️

New blog: Monotropism, Limerence & Autistic & ADHD Experiences. Exploring: • Deep focus • Emotional intensity • Flow • Burnout • Regulation Through a neuroaffirming lens. Find out more: autisticrealms.com/monotropism-...

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Please share widely! Funded spaces for Irish participants aged 18-24 yrs 6 weeks starting 18th Feb 7pm Find out more: thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...

Stop what you're doing and read about this incredible project happening right here in Scotland 💡 Visible Voices strengthens the voice and agency of young people with complex communication needs. It helps staff notice and respond to non-verbal cues such as eye gaze, facial expressions and smiles...

When people complain that "There is an autism epidemic", they're not showing you their knowledge of medical science, they are merely demonstrating their ignorance of modern diagnostic methods and cultural bias.

Give them a follow

Lived experience must be recognised as evidence and and families must be included in dialogue alongside other stakeholders. We will continue to advocate for meaningful parental and carer involvement. You can read the Assembly's response here👇 parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...

Read Assembly co-ordinator Kristin Armour's latest blog as she reflects on the power of collective voice, the privilege of working alongside the extraordinary Assembly members and the pathway to change and improvement in Scottish education. parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...

Heads in England are questioning the fairness of combining attendance and behaviour evaluation areas into a single inspection judgement - @cerysturner.bsky.social reports www.tes.com/magazine/new... @tesmagazine.bsky.social

Truly honoured to have contributed to this book by @jo3grace.bsky.social & so many others. What @kieranrose.bsky.social has written in the foreword expresses everything I am advocating for: truly honouring people as they are, being with them, and creating meaning together.

Did you know? The My Rights, My Say service helps young people aged 12-15 years old with additional support needs have their views heard in decisions about their learning. Find out more myrightsmysay.scot @childreninscotland.bsky.social

Primary education is vital, but for me, it was 6 schools in 7 years. In the only school where I stayed longer than two years, I was bullied so severely that by age 10, I didn't want to live. I felt different, I was treated differently, and I was struggling to survive. #Autism 1/3

Thomas Paine

For any new followers. Here’s an overview of our journey! ( grab your tissues, it’s been and still is a hell of a ride!) #OvercomingAdversity #EOTAS #Autism #ADHD vimeo.com/890983907?sh...

Sweden updates its teacher training programmes that were first introduced in 2011. Read about the reforms that will be coming in, in #RISEEduMag. @techheaddd.bsky.social @netsupport.bsky.social #TeacherTraining #TeacherEducation #Govrnment #SwedenEdu www.riseedumag.com/new-teacher-...

Very proud to say my children’s great uncle. A sad loss. 💔

“The people who run this country do not care if little girls are raped and trafficked.”

Once a democracy is shown to work more for paedophiles than the people then it isn’t even a democracy in name only. It’s the sickest joke ever told on the face of the planet

Books are being removed or restricted in Scottish school libraries following complaints, creating a 'chilling effect' that campaigners warn threatens both freedom of speech and inclusive education Read the latest investigation by @theferret.scot 👇

Parent groups & parents/carers! Changes to the PVG Scheme, Connect's latest parent/carer survey, is out now! Please take part if you have views to share on the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme & impacts of recent changes! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/83CDNJ2 Closes 27 February 2026.

“it’s not processes, policies & services holding our very fragile SEND system together, but families up and down the country. And at a huge financial & emotional cost” Valuable insights from SNJ and @georginadurrant.bsky.social 🙏

Dinosaur season two review – this hilarious, heartwarming comedy is a classic. Given that the main character is autistic, I'm interested in what the autistic community thinks of the show. Please share www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Not everyone has access to neuroaffirming in-person communities. The first edition of Finding Your Neurodivergent Community Online catalogues 19 options to help you connect with others. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/finding-yo...

Interviews will explore barriers and facilitators to inclusion, as well as ways forward. No sensitive info about schools, students, or staff will be collected. Any identifying details will be removed from publications. The study has received ethical approval from the University of Birmingham.

A child is reported missing in the UK every two and a half minutes That is why The Independent is joining forces with Missing People to launch a new service that will be a lifeline for children in crisis: SafeCall www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Day 8️⃣ - #BlackHistoryMonth 📖 Alice Walker is an American novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist. In 1982, she became the first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, which she was awarded for her novel The Color Purple.

Disabled young people in the UK still face barriers that stop them taking part in school, college and university on an equal basis with non-disabled people, despite ongoing international calls for inclusive education, says new government-funded research www.disabilitynewsservice.co...

Study shows over half of those arrested in London may have undiagnosed ADHD & 1 in 20 may have undiagnosed autism. It prompts questions of how unmet needs contribute to patterns of criminalisation. This goes back to a lack of early ID & support in school www.bps.org.uk/research-dige...

Today in Hell Yes, Research: It's not that there are fewer autistic girls/AFAB people/women. It's that they present differently than boys/AMAB peeps/men, so there's a "catch up" diagnosis increase/rebalancing during & after adolescence: www.independent.co.uk/news/health/... #autism #neurodiversity