Funny enough, the very small relationship between Tylenol and autism goes away when accounting for family-level variance jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Paracetamol (Tylenol) does not cause autism, and it is a source of great dismay that autism researchers and Autistic advocates still have to spend so much time battling misinformation. Research on causes of autism systematically fails to control for the existence and behaviour of Autistic parents.

Excited to finally be able to share these animations I’ve been working on with @fergus.oolong.co.uk , @iara-abigalil.bsky.social , @autisticrealms.bsky.social and other team members not on here. Particularly pleased to get my favourite image that I use of “thinking in constellations” in there ✨

Hurrah! We can finally share the animations I have been working on with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social First short film is: Discovering You're Autistic Please do let us know what you think and share if you find valuable! youtu.be/-eDv2omDMko?...

We have signed this open letter as an organisation. Threats to trans inclusion are threats to autistic inclusion.

Anyone interested in autism research and policy (from a neuro-affirming perspective) might like to follow Aimee's live posting from #AEC2025.

The solidarity between the trade union movement & the queer community is resolute. Our trans friends & comrades are in danger & we are saying no. We will fight for the rights of all minorities & vulnerable groups. Together we stand united & undefeatable 🌹🤝🏳️‍⚧️ leftfootforward.org/2025/09/tuc-...

Our latest blog captures the journey behind our new paper “Social Media and Autistic Mental Health Research: Shaping the Agenda Together” (In Press currently at Autism in Adulthood Journal) www.neurodiversity-research.org/blog/2675071...

✨ Newly or self-identified Autistic? ✨ Exploring your Autistic identity can raise big questions & it can be hard to know where to start! Which areas matter most to you right now, you may have other ideas too ? Pease share your thoughts.

In this systematic review, George Watts & colleagues find there is a "certain magic"✨ of autistic adults connecting with each other, enhancing their quality of life across various domains. These interactions could be key to better wellbeing. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Autistic secondary school students' experiences of sensory sensitivities in the school environment by Jennifer Price & Anna Mel Romualdez explores experiences of autistic pupils, emphasising the need for sensory-informed spaces to enhance learning & well-being. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Exploring misconceptions & experiences of Autistic women in academia, this article by Sophie Phillips delves into relationships with lecturers at university. Autistic women share their journeys, shedding light on the need for better understanding & acceptance journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Firstly, an editorial from our special issue editors (including @kbottemabeutel.bsky.social and @dramypearson.bsky.social) introducing the social model in autism research journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Our Special Issue on The Social Model in Autism Research is now available online & all articles are free until 11th September! journals.sagepub.com/toc/AUT/curr... Here are some of the brilliant things you can find in it... #AutismResearch #AutRes

#Journalists in #Scotland -- you have a call on line 1. #diability #neurodivergence #Edinburgh

Can anyone put us in touch with any journalists in Scotland with an interest in disability or neurodivergence? It's starting to look like the withdrawal of funding from the best autism assessment services in Scotland is just the tip of the iceberg. Thanks! #Autistic #ADHD #ScotPol #Edinburgh

In our recent research on Autistic experiences of assessment in Scotland, with @arghscotland.bsky.social, @semascot.bsky.social and @scottishautism.bsky.social, Edinburgh stood out as having the best experiences, thanks to Number 6. We have just learned that they have lost funding for this service.

I haven't seen an obituary yet that mentions her role in setting up the National Autistic Taskforce. She'd been involved in the National Autism Project, for which my mum (Dr Dinah Murray) had convened an autistic expert advisory group. Afterwards, she offered Dinah funding to keep the work going.

Love dancing? Hate dancing? If you're #autistic, age 18+, in the UK, please take part in our survey (designed with autistic project advisors). We want to hear about why people don't dance, dancing at home (kitchen disco anyone?), socially, or at dance classes. For more info: tinyurl.com/Aut-dance

the latest special issue in @journalautism.bsky.social is out! The Social Model in Autism Research guest edited by @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social @dramypearson.bsky.social Hanna Bertilsdotter-Rosqvist plus @kbottemabeutel.bsky.social from the permanent editor team journals.sagepub.com/toc/auta/29/...

It has been six years since the Gender Autonomy Act was passed in Iceland. In those six years, none of the usual fears that anti-trans advocates warn against have manifested - and trans people, non-binary people and intersex people have enjoyed increased rights and protections.

We've launched a page of upcoming events in Edinburgh, including trans+ fringe events! rtie.org/2025/08/10/u...

This is a really helpful and informative episode for anyone who wants help with food aversion. Matthew also has an excellent cookbook out about this.

neutrality is a political and ideological stance not the absence of one

We had another lovely Autistic Pride Picnic today! Thanks to all who came.

Happening TOMORROW! Come join us - the weather is looking promising ☀️

We have a monthly-ish newsletter which signposts to the odd external event or resource as well as updating members on our own events, but Jade's is MUCH more thorough if you want to keep up with what's going on in the autistic community!

This is a great article that thoughtfully articulates differences of viewpoints from neurodivergent researchers studying neurodiversity. It helped me better understand what may underlie some of the vehement disagreements in autism research.

Funny At The Fringe - INTERVIEW - Cerys Bradley's Queer Tales for Autistic Folk @hashtagcerys #interview #edfringe #edinburgh #edfringe25 #show #comedy

Edinburgh's 6th Autistic Pride Picnic will be held again in The Meadows (in the usual place at the Prince Albert Victor Sundial) from around 2-5pm on the 2nd of August 🧺 This is an opportunity to celebrate autistic identity and the autistic community 🙌 Find out more: amase.org.uk/pride

Disabled people wanted for online film watching and discussion club. Every Tuesday 6:30-8:00 PM (UK) JOIN NOW, email: [email protected]

1d Welcome to The Autistic Library, an online neurodiversity-affirmative library for Autistic people and their supporters. I set it up to share the excellent resources created by Autistic people to educate and empower others, as well as to signpost support. Find it at theautisticlibrary.com

PUBLIC LECTURE: My end of @leverhulme.ac.uk fellowship lecture is on the 24th of September! It will be in person at @durhampsych.bsky.social and also streamed online. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/centre-for...

Last week the UK government showed they are openly ignorant, cruel and happy to spread a message to the population that disability is nothing more than a drain on the public purse.” Dan White, @disrightsuk.bsky.social www.amnesty.org.uk/blogs/campai...

#UNCRDP The government has until 11th August to respond to the UN www.disabilitynewsservice.com/urgent-lette...

Our AGM is in one hour! If you're a member, you should have received notification of this in the last newsletter, and also an email just over a week ago. Please let us know if not!

Excited to announce that applications are now open for the NAT Founders Award Started in honour of our founder, Dr Dinah Murray, this fund will offer one off financial grants to autistic people based in the UK To learn more: nationalautistictaskforce.org.uk/applications...

Internet controversy in 2015: Oh no, I did something wrong and people are mad at me on the internet. My career is over!! Internet controversy in 2025: Excellent, my carefully crafted outrage bait has landed. My career is taking off!!

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 The Government's Universal Credit Bill has passed, rushing it through in one day, without a committee stage where Disabled people's voices could have been heard. It's clear: the government views Disabled lives as nothing more than a cost-cutting exercise

Disabled people in poverty should not be footing the bill of successive Governments' failure to tax big corporations. The decision to target Disabled people already marginalised by state policies is a political choice, not an imperative. Our response👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/governm...

Labour has a majority of about 150, and managed to scrape its anti-disabled bill through with 75, after gutting some of the key things Ministers had defended. Would have been better if it had been withdrawn or defeated, but nonetheless, this is still humiliating for the government.

We’re asking all MPs to vote against the UCPIP Bill today. The government’s own impact assessment says the cuts will plunge 150,000 people into poverty by the end of this Parliament. This is likely an underestimate. MPs must protect their disabled constituents and vote against this Bill.

Government say they'll only cut benefits of future Disabled people. We won't throw future generations under the bus! MPs: Vote down the bill, come back to the drawing board with Disabled people + co-produce a genuine solution with us #WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP #DisabilityBenefits

MPs: Over 1,500 of us, led by clinicians, are begging you—please vote against disability benefits cuts. The DWP already destroys lives. This Green Paper will unleash a tsunami of death, anguish, and irreversible harm. Don’t let this happen. #TakingThePIP tinyurl.com/2n3utkmp

Twelve and a half hours left to respond!

A two-tier benefits system that judges new claimants more harshly than existing ones is not fair, not right, & not just. It will hurt disabled people & others for generations to come. UK Labour must change course, & deliver a system based on dignity & compassion. More here: www.thenational.scot...

With 38 hrs to go to the EHRC consultation deadline I'm seeing posts from people feeling bad they're too stressed to engage. The GLP⬇️has removed all but the last step, a general comment box. This is a far easier task. I hope it helps those who want to, to get their voice heard without too much pain.

EHRC consultation closes 30th June www.equalityhumanrights.com/media-centre... Tuesday 1st July is first vote for proposed PIP cuts www.writetothem.com

FINAL PUSH! EHRC Consultation ends 30th June PIP cuts first parliamentary vote on 1st July How we can fight this: Mutual aid Email your MP Protest Take part in the EHRC consultation Every action helps!

Nothing About Us Without Us: Autistic-Led Organisations, Charities & Social Media to Follow (Also a few that aren't Autistic-led but are doing amazing work & are wonderful allies in our community) autisticrealms.com/nothing-abou...