@kieranrose.bsky.social thank you for this brilliant article which resonates so much.

Worth remembering: “SEND is a construct. It’s a convenient fiction. And it’s a neatly-boxed label designed to solve a problem the education system created, and refuses to take responsibility for.” TY @kieranrose.bsky.social theautisticadvocate.com/there-is-no-...

“SEND is not a framework for inclusion, but an administrative construct created to manage difference without requiring the education system itself to change” - @kieranrose.bsky.social 🙏

www.autismcentral.org.uk/news/blog-wo... NEW BLOG with @kieranrose.bsky.social

Facts. I dare say more should know about #DrDamianMilton’s #DoubleEmpathy problem especially those working in #education @kieranrose.bsky.social explains it well Here - youtu.be/qpXwYD9bGyU?...

Jade Farrington and I have published a new piece exploring #Autisticmasking and what 'unmasking' safely actually involves. It brings together research, context and practical reflections often missing from mainstream discussions. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-in...

Still thinking about the huge list of stigmatising labels that are often applied to autistic children & YP that @kieranrose.bsky.social shared this morning at the Nurturing ND conf. Now @jodieclarke.bsky.social talking about the huge shame carried by autistic kids. Is it any wonder?

Enjoying a really stimulating workshop with @kieranrose.bsky.social at the Nurture Programme’s Nurturing Neurodivergence Conference ‘25: Neurodivergence & Trauma. Asking stimulating questions about how we create islands of safety for autistic people

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Neurodiversity-Lite is a diluted, performative version of #Neurodiversity —using its language without its substance; followed & practiced by those who wield its concepts superficially, without understanding them or why they matter. By @kieranrose.bsky.social: theautisticadvocate.com/the-danger-o...

A beautiful, stunningly crafted and informative piece of writing (not just saying that because my work is mentioned in it)

This insightful post by @kieranrose.bsky.social is essential reading for anyone involved in supporting/researching eating or ARFID in autistic folk theautisticadvocate.com/reclaiming-a.... A reminder to challenge your own assumptions/values/biases + remain curious as to how others experience food.

Reshare of the Autistic community e-book with contributions from @drmbothapsych.bsky.social @autisticrealms.bsky.social @commonsenseslt.bsky.social @wardasworld.bsky.social @emergentdivergence.com @elainemcgreevy.bsky.social @kieranrose.bsky.social autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com/ways-of-bein...

1/4 For several years I have been providing supervision to a number of professionals from a variety of fields including Psychiatrists, Psychologists, MH Therapists, OTs, SLTS, & Education practitioners I've now opened up a limited number of new slots for professionals who feel they might benefit

From @kieranrose.bsky.social "We label it 'refusal.' We call it 'avoidance.' We frame it as non-attendance. And in doing so, we miss the point entirely." shorturl.at/HMsQp #autism

🧵What Counts as "Reasonable Force" in England's Schools? This English school’s behaviour policy admits there’s no legal definition of “reasonable force” as we have cited over and over. Yet staff are expected to know when and how to use it in what would constitute a “serious incident.”

The wait is over—Sensory Overload is officially available on #Hulu! This powerful documentary shifts the narrative on #neurodivergence and #sensory sensitivities, proving that these aren’t deficiencies—they’re just differences. www.hulu.com/movie/507a3f...

@kieranrose.bsky.social I had my LSP meeting at uni yesterday and when she found out my PhD was autism based she told me she’d just done one of your courses that she found really helpful. And you could tell by the way she spoke to me and what she offered. So Thankyou 😁

This really is a fabulous list by @kieranrose.bsky.social #Autistic #Books #AutisticCulture #AutisticCommunity

Here’s another great blog post from @kieranrose.bsky.social Yeah, it’s a day of sharing great articles especially by Kieran .. 😊 “ #Asperger syndrome - what’s in a name ..” theautisticadvocate.com/aspergers-sy...

A fantastic #Blog by @kieranrose.bsky.social “Is #ElonMusk good representation for #Autistic people .. and my thoughts on was it/ wasn’t it salute” theautisticadvocate.com/my-thoughts-...

Here’s the #BlogPost #AutismBooks #AutisticCulture #AutisticCommunity #Autistic #Neurodivergent #Affiliate @kieranrose.bsky.social theautisticadvocate.com/recommended-...

180 #Positive autism books This list is by the wonderful @kieranrose.bsky.social #Books #AutisticCulture #AutisticCommunity #AutismBooks #Autistic #Neurodivergent #Affiliate kmrtraining.teachable.com/p/recommende...

🌍💡 Today is National Assistive Technology Awareness Day 2025! Assistive technology empowers disabled individuals by breaking down barriers to communication, education, and independence. From AAC devices to mobility aids, these innovations are essential in creating a more equitable world

📢 ICARS Team Announcement! 🚨 We’re thrilled to welcome Kieran Rose as our Autistic Rights, Identity & Research Lead! 🎉 A respected advocate, researcher, and author, Kieran has been a longtime ICARS consultant, bringing vital insights into the autistic experience. Join us in welcoming him! 💪✨

All authors in this important paper contributed variously to #NATPMentalHealth @elainemcgreevy.bsky.social @aquinnunbroken.bsky.social Roslyn Law @drmbothapsych.bsky.social Mairi Evans @kieranrose.bsky.social @drruthmoyse.bsky.social Tiegan Boyans Maciej Matejko & @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social

This video gives the perspective of an autistic person's experience with mental health services. Too often there is a cycle of restrictive practices, misunderstanding, distress, then repeat. #NATPmentalhealth docs.google.com/file/d/1J63-...

You can read more background here: Is neurodiversity a global nothern white paradigm? journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... #NATPmentalhealth

Hope for practice that improves outcomes for all is stronger when programmes like NATP upskill staff to understand autism, ethnicity and culture. It is particularly important to understand the impact of standardised language in autism. #NATPmentalhealth

We know that many people's stories have been marginalised. Therefore intersectionality must be at the heart of #NATPmentalhealth Understanding neurodivergence beyond a northern white paradigm can support a service culture that serves all.

Now Warda Farah @wardasworld.bsky.social from Language Waves will talk about: Social justice and anti-oppressive practice #NATPmentalhealth Clinicians, educators, support workers, community members must ask where the narrative around neurodiversity comes from:

Most of the services available for older people are not appropriate for autistic people, or they are not designed with them in mind. So autistic elders of different genders and ethnicities have been included to create content, training and post-training Refreshers #NATPmentalhealth

Need more? www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbNS... Kieran here speaks about the co-produced nature of the Programme. #NATPmentalhealth

Need help to take the first steps? This paper looks at an experience-centred approach to change. McGreevy et al (full text PDF): dspace.stir.ac.uk/retrieve/0a1... #NATPmentalhealth

Now we will hear from Kieran Rose , Researchers and Trainer, The Autistic Advocate @kieranrose.bsky.social Promoting an experience-sensitive approach #NATPmentalhealth Kieran summarises how NATP addresses 115 years of exclusion:

You can explore more here: Intersectionality and autism #NATPmentalhealth: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3weP...

Our first session is with Olivia Brown, @BlackAutistics,a National Autism Trainer Programme Trainer Expert by Experience (EbE) This was a deeply personal role, her first employment since receiving an autism diagnosis. #NATPmentalhealth

In this video, Eamon McCrory outlines this train-the-trainer model #NATPmentalhealth Ensuring people with autism receive the mental health care they deserve. Authentic co-production has provided the foundation of this programme, shaping the curriculum. docs.google.com/file/d/1bk30...

National Autism Trainer Programme (NATP) Closing Conference 19 February 2025, 1230-1535 #NATPmentalhealth In 2022, Anna Freud and AT-Autism joined forces to develop and deliver a ground-breaking autism trainer programme, commissioned by NHS England. Follow along to find out what we learned. 🧵

Delightedith to be at the #AnnaFreud with AT-Autism at the celebration of the culmination of the National Autism Trainer Project. Very happy to see some familiar faces and not recognising them in person, apologies to anyone I ignore and/or look at blankly 😂 #natpmentalhealth #NHS #Autism #Autistic

University of Galway are looking for research participants on Autistic Burnout - it's important that Autistic people are aware of the language used (deficit, medical model etc) & that they are part of the GEMMA project (see here for why this is an issue - www.universityofgalway.ie/ilas/centres...)

Neuroshambles in conversation with @kieranrose.bsky.social made me LOL a few times. Lovely, authentic chat honouring and navigating neurodivergent conversation styles, autistic communication, situational nonspeaking in neurodivergent families. 🥰 & much more, www.neuroshambles.com/e/conversati...

Totally agree! My team and I are currently working on a participatory research study exploring Autistic educators experiences with Autistic burnout and flourishing. Team includes @jduke4.bsky.social @kieranrose.bsky.social @vvanuitert.bsky.social and others!

Autistic Masking is discussed in all our Discovery Programme workshops for Autistic adults. Summary below created by our programme lead @gemkennedy.bsky.social Great read: Autistic Masking: Understanding Identity Management & the Role of Stigma by A Pearson & @kieranrose.bsky.social (link below)

Very useful and thought provoking conference held by the incredible Springhallow Special School in Ealing today.The keynote speaker @kieranrose.bsky.social was inspiring & made me question my biases &…well..everything really! The Cyber security bit was great too. Now it’s half term baby!!!

*This is often called 'masking' or 'camouflaging'. I would strongly recommend the book by Amy Pearson & Kieran Rose www.whsmith.co.uk/Product/Amy-... for a good look at what it is, and what the impact is on us being expected to do this, all our lives. Devastating results for many.

"But I don't need to know how your brain works". A common comment, when autistic people talk about the need to explain that we're autistic. Mmm. Let's explain a bit of everyday life. Thread. I am invited into a meeting with e.g. 7 people whose brains function in 'typical' ways/

A very good visual explanation of #DamianMilton ‘s #DoubleEmpathy Problem By the fabulous @kieranrose.bsky.social #Autistic #AutisticCulture #AutisticCommunity #AutisticExperience youtu.be/qpXwYD9bGyU?...

Have a look at @kieranrose.bsky.social They do amazing work educating about the Autistic experience Check out their website

By the wonderful @kieranrose.bsky.social Aspergers- What’s in a Name …. theautisticadvocate.com/aspergers-sy...