On this month's 21andsensory Podcast episode I have the wonderful special guest Keira Edwards. Keira is an autistic journalist who is one of four BBC Sounds Audiolab Creators for 2025. 🎧 Listen to Episode 106 and subscribe here: plinkhq.com/i/1271503548... #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek

“Dance is what I am. It's how I inhabit my body, and best meet the world; dancing is my main form of stim, and helps me live, rather than barely exist, in the world.” – autistic participant in the Ada study. We’re sharing results & short films on 26 March, 7pm UK time, registration link below. 🧵

Join our free webinar on 26 Mar, 7-8pm on 'Autistic adults’ experiences of dance, and co-creation of short films to increase awareness about autistic experiences and how to make dance more accessible.' 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4s175kN #MentalHealth #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social

On Thursday 12th March I gave an online talk for the Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub Webinar Series @uniofreading.bsky.social It was recorded and you can catch up on it below - I'd love to know what you think 🙂 youtu.be/N3fCsaCa9gg?...

I am very excited to say I'll be doing an online talk as part of the monthly Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub webinar series hosted and run by @uniofreading.bsky.social @unirdg-psych.bsky.social It's this Thursday 12th March (7–8.30pm) - please sign up below! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/emily-21an...

Why not come and hangout over at my Patreon - the first month is free with the link below! www.patreon.com/21andsensory... #Patreon

My episode of 21andsensory is out! Emily makes an awesome show; please go and check it out via the quoted post. This episode is part of a podcast exchange with 21andsensory. Missed Emily's episode of HE Enabled? Listen on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/episode/1e14... Have a great weekend guys! :)

On this month's 21andsensory Podcast episode I have special guest Cath who is a graduate from the University of York and the University of Oxford. Cath is the host and founder of the @he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social. 1/2

2. @21andsensory.bsky.social, hosted by Emily Emily was HE Enabled's most recent guest! She sits down with neurodivergent guests from all walks of life. New episodes are released monthly, so there's plenty of time to catch up on her content. Spotify link: open.spotify.com/show/76SifuR...

‘All I’ve ever wanted to do is attempt to help even one person’ A new episode of HE Enabled is out! This time it's a collab with @21andsensory.bsky.social. Listen wherever you get your podcasts with Linktree: linktr.ee/HE_Enabled ID below :) #AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast

An early access episode is live on Patreon! It's an amazing collab with the 21andsensory podcast @21andsensory.bsky.social. We chat about Emily's dyslexia diagnosis, the power of her hyperfocus, and her current freelancing with unis! Listen on Patreon for £1/month: www.patreon.com/HEnabled

Examples of Echolalia drawn by me (featuring both external and internal types) Echolalia can look like: - Externally repeating comforting words ☺️ - One liners that cycle in your head internally from TV shows 🥣 #echolalia #repetition #mimic #vocalstimming #goodsoup

There is currently 50% off your first month on my Patreon! So why not come hangout with me over there - you’ll get access to all the below! www.patreon.com/21andsensory...

Thank you to everyone who has taken part so far! We are still recruiting for this study on Autistic sensory joy and would love for more parents and family carers to take part so we can get a diverse range of perspectives. Please share! @kerenmaclennan.bsky.social redcap.bath.ac.uk/surveys/?s=W...

Important reminder 📣 You can celebrate #NewYearsEve in whatever way works for you…

Last Friday I was invited to a roundtable discussion on Autistic Autonomy. It took place to make sense of what was learnt in a recent project between Autistica and @ucl.ac.uk (which I illustrated and worked on with the lovely Jenna @autistica.org.uk) I #livescribed the discussion below!✏️

Both @kerenmaclennan.bsky.social and I are excited to be working together again, this time on the autistic sensory joy study. Please take part!✨ In the study, we want to understand how Autistic people describe and experience sensory joy. More info here: redcap.bath.ac.uk/surveys/?s=W...

Catch-up on two fab 21andsensory Podcast episodes with wonderful authors @lucythereader.bsky.social and @annazoequirke.bsky.social below! ✨ 🔗 plinkhq.com/i/1271503548... @scholasticuk.bsky.social @littletigeruk.bsky.social

The 100th 21andsensory Podcast Episode! 💫 HUGE NEWS. My 100th episode of the 21andsensory Podcast is live right now!!! …so who’s your special guest Emily? Well you’ll just have to listen to find out 🤷🏻‍♀️ 🎧 Listen and subscribe here or below: Thank you to every guest for coming on my podcast and…

I'm carrying my one month free access promo over into November ✨ so if you are new here and would like to try out access to my #Patreon please click the link below to join the club! See you soon :) Sign-up here: www.patreon.com/21andsensory...

HUGE NEWS! My 100th episode of the 21andsensory Podcast is live right now!!! ...so who's your special guest Emily? Well you'll just have to listen to find out!!

EBR’s 📚 (Emily’s Book Reviews) ‘When we were monsters’ by Jennifer Niven Welcome to a new segment that I’m calling: • Emily’s Book Reviews • Otherwise known as EBR’s 💫 I’ll be discussing books I’ve read recently and reviewing them - this will include books I’ve been gifted by publishers but also…

Still some spots left - would love to see you over there! #patreon

A month of Patreon access for free ✨ I'm gifting the first 20 people to click on the link below to a one free month subscription to my new Patreon...would love to see you there! Sign-up here

I'm gifting the first 20 people to click on the link below to a one free month subscription to my new Patreon...would love to see you there! www.patreon.com/21andsensory...

I’ve just added my voice to the #DyslexiaRevolution I only found out I was #dyslexic aged 19 because of a uni initiative for the year group where we had to fill out a screening questionnaire 🫠 Add your voice here: dyslexiavoicepetition.com #BDAdyslexia #dyslexia @jamieoliveroffical.bsky.social

Celebrate #InternationalPodcastDay by listening to the 21andsensory Podcast ✨ I've spoken to amazing guests including Authors, Actors, Influencers, Illustrators, Artists, TikTokers, Educators, Activists, Speakers, Producers, YouTubers, Researchers, Scientists and more! plinkhq.com/i/1271503548...

It's been a while since I posted a video over on YouTube and I wanted to share a new arty project that involves my special interests...watch below and comment on YouTube and let me know what you think of the format! youtu.be/OLkKVvPnmRw #artvlog #studiovlog

I'm back with a drawinggg it's been a while but some exciting illustration projects are in the works which l'll share soon! Let me know if you relate to the below... Finally home! Where to sit...? 📚*immediately chooses to sit on the floor surrounded by books and notebooks* 📚

Excited to announce that on this months 21andsensory Podcast episode I have special guest Hannah (+ Sludge) of @sadsnailadventures.bsky.social Hannah is an illustrator and made her account after discovering she is neurodivergent and being diagnosed with autism. Listen: plinkhq.com/i/1271503548...

My newest 21andsensory podcast episode is live! My special guest on this episode is the wonderful Georgia De Gidlow ✨ We had such a laugh recording this episode! Available wherever you listen to your podcasts 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/34iE...

So excited to read the wonderful new novel from the one and only @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social 🕶️ 📚 Thank you @panmacmillan.bsky.social #pr #gifted

Neurodivergent and on…the struggle bus 🚌 I am neurodivergent and on…the struggle bus. The struggle bus is how I describe a lot of things when they are really affecting me. For example things like my mental health, autism and DPDR / Dissociation...

Q&A and 10 years of this blog... Let's get stuck in to answering some of your questions submitted via my blog and on my socials!

A podcast chat with illustrator Kay Wilson ✏️📚 I am really excited to chat to this months 21andsensory Podcast special guest, Kay Wilson! Kay is a Nottingham-based illustrator, most well known for her cover of the best-selling book A Kind of Spark, as well as Keedie, Like a Charm and Like a Curse…

I am really excited to chat to this months 21andsensory Podcast special guest Kay Wilson @kayaotic.bsky.social Kay is an illustrator, most well known for her cover of the best-selling book A Kind of Spark, as well as Keedie, Like a Charm and Like a Curse by @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social ….(1/2)

Writing a Q&A Blog Post - drop any questions in the comments below or via DM! (all will be anonymous when answered on my blog) 21andsensory.wordpress.com

Once again, thank you to all the wonderful children, young people, parents and teachers who took part in the underpinning research, and to our amazing team of autistic people, parents, teachers and academics who co-designed the training tool. @21andsensory.bsky.social

It’s been such an interesting and worthwhile journey so far - with over 8000 users and considerable evidence of positive impact on understanding and practice. Here we share our new pre-print on the development of Triple-A, including analysis of its use and impact so far: doi.org/10.31234/osf...

⚠️⚠️⚠️ A PREWARNING ⚠️⚠️⚠️ If you are easily misled or referred to as gullible (*emily raises her hand*) this is your reminder that it’s April Fools Day tomorrow and every company, colleague, friend and family member out there might be getting involved so keep an eye out 🔍

I am really excited to announce my next 21andsensory podcast episode is now live and I have special guest @ecernis.bsky.social on the show 🎉 1/4 plinkhq.com/i/1271503548...

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week! (March 17th - 23rd, 2025). It is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences 1/3

Today is the day!!! Girl Unmasked: How Uncovering My Autism Saved My Life (the Sunday Times Bestseller) is out NOW in paperback. 🥳 Grab a copy here: linktr.ee/itsemilykaty Thank you to everyone who has read and recommended #GirlUnmasked. ❤️

Excited for my next 21andsensory Podcast episode - live today at 1pm with the very lovely Chloe Tear who was a guest on episode 62. Chloe had been accepted onto a list in 2020 for a guide dog and was still waiting to hear back…but now…CHLOE HAS NEWS! plinkhq.com/i/1271503548...

This is an incredible guide from @itsemilykaty.bsky.social - go check it out! 💫

New 21andsensory Podcast episode is live! I am super excited for today’s episode as I have special guest Dr Alex Smalley @exeter.ac.uk Alex is a researcher and communicator aiming to understand more about how experiences in nature can impact people’s wellbeing. plinkhq.com/i/1271503548?t…

🚨 Last 21andsensory podcast episode of 2024 is now live! 🚨 Featuring guests including: @rachelcdailey.bsky.social @itsemilykaty.bsky.social @charliclement.bsky.social @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social 🎧 Listen and subscribe below: plinkhq.com/i/1271503548...

Some top tips for surviving the festive season... The next two weeks can be especially overwhelming so l thought I'd share 6 tips 💫

Tomorrow I plan to record my last podcast of 2024 - it’ll just be an ‘Emily’ episode 🙂 So thought I’d ask for any last questions you might like me to answer, topics to cover etc (I plan to do a wrap up of guests I’ve had on, books I’ve read this year, life updates!) plinkhq.com/i/1271503548...

Have already been asked: How come you are vegetarian? Why are you not drinking?? Just a lemonade?!