How does not being able to use a toilet unassisted, or play baseball, or write a poem, or pay taxes make any person less worthy of love, acceptance and a place in this world? “Autism” isn’t destroying families. Stigma, marginalisation, trauma, and the lack of acceptance & support is what destroys

Imagine being 12 years old — a science-loving, neurodivergent American kid — and reading headlines from the U.S. presidential declaring plans to investigate the “causes of the #autism #epidemic.” Vaccines. Parenting styles. Air. Water. Food. Everything “on the table.” You scroll and blink.

a list of books by @jodieclarke.bsky.social Important, interesting and imperative - young autistic people talking about their experiences with clear expertise from an autistic adult. I recommend the Secret Life of Rose to all the families I work with. jodieclarke.co.uk/autism-books...

On Sunday I fly to Newcastle ready for the Autism In Mind 25th Birthday Celebration at the Sunderland Stadium of Light, where I am a guest speaker. I will be joined on stage by Dr Luke Beardon and Kieran Rose The Autistic Advocate ….. not great for my imposter syndrome!

So cool to see reviews coming in for this

Guess what? 🎉 Our members' page is live! 😊 If you're interested in taking part in a Warwick University research study (ethics approved) on neurodivergence, fibromyalgia & hypermobility, now’s your chance! ✅ 30-minute questionnaire ✅ Help advance vital research ✅ Support our incredible community

How I Communicate explores the communication of minimally/non-speaking autistic young people aged 13 - 21. We need: ✅ Parents/carers of minimally/non-speaking autistic people 13 - 21 who ✅ Attend a UK education setting to ✅Take part in an online focus group Info below 👇 #Autismresearch Please share!

Autistic, Queer, and looking for a free & supportive space to connect with others? Come join my online discussion this Sunday! www.theautisticcoach.com/autism-discu...

Our chair Jane Green MBE is presenting today at the PPE think tank of visible/ invisible disability and illness in for children, young people and adults.

This is me…

March 24th. Join me live when I will be talking about my own journey of re-wilding & how so many of us have been living in ways not conducive to our neurology (through no fault of our own!) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodiver...

Emotional based school “avoidance” (self preservation) in neuro-divergent children. Our children face so many challenges in these often hostile environments

Gorgeous reviews coming in for the co produced self published book aimed at supporting young people’s understanding of autistic burnout.

If anyone hasn't seen this, here is our critical neurodiversity studies conference call for abstracts. "We will focus on scholarship that synthesises a concern for neurodivergent liberation with other critical traditions and liberation movements globally." medhumsplatform.org/call-for-abs...

Healthy relationships guide! www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

Non-fiction books about autism, written by Autistic authors. Published January 2025.

I'm writing this one at the moment. I want to equip people with a knowledge of the foundations of our approaches to supporting autistic people so they can challenge effectively when support is based on foundations that mean what is built will eventually topple, and

Every year on March 1st, the disability community gathers across the nation to remember disabled victims of filicide–disabled people murdered by their family members or caregivers. @autisticadvocacy.bsky.social is looking for coordinators for this year. More info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

This is an accessible book, designed for young people. I loved the Rest, Recharge and Rewild section of this book; it’s compassionate and gives helpful ideas about how to walk through recovery. On Monday 20th January, 6:30pm, @jodieclarke.bsky.social will be speaking at our event about this topic.

Not long now… Stop The World is out on Jan. 21st!

Do you know any children or young people who might be experiencing autistic burnout? On Monday 20th January (6:30-7:30pm) we will be hearing from autism practitioner, @jodieclarke.bsky.social, who will be exploring autistic burnout in children and young people. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating...

Stop the world is out this month!!

Book Swap! I've had the pleasure of getting to know @jodieclarke.bsky.social and we did a book swap :) I've just received thier new book 'Young, Autistic and Burnt Out'. #burnout #autisticburnout

Feeling very proud 😊

Out of 3,000+ responses from the autism community Guess how many said they were satisfied with the resources available⚠️ ONLY 93! Source: bit.ly/Aut2ask Please share to get us to 5,000 responses! This is a grassroots, community run effort. #AutRes #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #research #autistic

I had my first child at 25, my 2nd at 28… I now have a teen and pre teen. In the past 5ish years I’ve experienced peri/menopause, PMDD, burnout recovery & a journey of re-wilding…..

BELIEVE IN ME is coming out in February! ✝️ boy, ace and autistic, attending seminary ✈️ girl, in love with the abovementioned boy, flying planes 🚼 doorstep babies 💃🏻 dancing besties 💵Only $2.99 to preorder! ($4.99 after release) Also, I illustrated it! ➡️ books2read.com/believeinme-...

My first post here definitely has to be Tendril Theory, because when I made this in 2015 I had no idea how often it would be ripped off. Tell your friends and your enemies to tag me please 😂

Taking a leap here! Come join me for a zoom with our community! I'll do a small intro and presentation on aut2ask thus far. Come with questions or, things you'd like some support with! (Remember: this is an autism community) No participation is necessary. Cameras can stay off. DM me for info!

Last call for tomorrow night's webinar from @petewharmby.com - Making an Autistic Living. 7-8.30pm. All welcome. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-an-...

No one is diagnosed with autism on the basis of being “just quirky.” That’s a characterization far more likely to be used to deny a diagnosis to autistics who aren’t young white boys. @epballou.bsky.social at TPGA: thinkingautismguide.com/2018/05/auti... Why #ProfoundAutism is BS #Neurodiversity

My fave type of review…. From young people themselves…. This fills me with such joy & pride

Chris and Sue are the humans behind Pebble Autism. We like to keep things small and friendly. If you’d like to know more about what we do please check out our website www.pebbleautism.co.uk or email us at [email protected]

Really looking forward to getting my paws on this book - having found Jodie's other work engaging and accessible when supporting young people I know this will be a very valuable addition

Research report published: Survey participants with a formal diagnosis of autism were three times more likely to be accused of FII than non-autistic parents participating. Parents of autistic children may be at higher risk of child protection proceedings: www.wm-adass.org.uk/improvement/...

Young, Autistic and Burnt Out!

Incredibly proud to be presenting this. In collaboration with 10 autistic children & young people. A book about autistic burnout for young people. Empowering, validating and offering hope

My hard copies have arrived! They’re sent me 6, to do as I please with I think!! Very excited!

Wow! These new connections are fun!

Hey 👋🏼 New here! Not great with new spaces… but looking to connect with other neurodivergent people working / researching in the field of autistic/neurodivergent experience