🚨DR UK's Statement on the EHRC's New Code of Practice "We are appalled at implications that an adequate workaround is trans people using Disabled toilets instead. We will not be used as a loophole in the wider erosion of trans rights." Full statement👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/disabil...

Call for Participants - UK Autistic LGBTQ+ Parents Please see my research poster for more information and feel free to share with anyone who may be interested :) See alt text for information within the poster. #AutismResearch #ActuallyAutistic #LGBTQParents #Neurodivergent #QueerParents

There is significant crossover between the trans and Autistic populations, and also between the lines of attack used against both communities. All solidarity is appreciated.

Congratulations to everyone in receipt of one of these awards, including AMASE Committee member @gideongregory.bsky.social! Some really exciting projects getting funded. It's not a lot of money by many organisations' standards, but we know what Autistic people can achieve with passion and support!

Introducing........ Penguin Pebbling: A Game of Creating Belonging, Building Connection and Understanding Autistic Identity Created with a lot of love in collaboration with @stimpunks.org 🪨 Play the game — play online or download the printable card deck autisticrealms.com/penguin-pebb...

The long-running Out of Sight Out of Mind art exhibition had its funding cut last year, and may not be able to run any more if they can't get enough donations. They have managed to raise nearly half of their funding target so far: www.gofundme.com/f/save-menta...

Now: @drmbothapsych.bsky.social, striving to transform autistic research together. They are glad to be presenting nice data for once. STARTS is Striving to Transform Autism Research in Scotland, which brings together autistic people and autism research. All about power sharing. #INSAR2026

It's voting day in the Scottish Parliament election, as well as for the Welsh Senedd and many English councils. You can find out about your local candidates here: whocanivotefor.co.uk

We oppose the label #ProfoundAutism not because we deny high support autistics exist—our own sons require 1:1 care—but because those behind the category flog dodgy criteria like IQ & self-harm—without understanding why those measures are flawed for autistics. thinkingautismguide.com/2025/04/crea...

Always a joy to join #AutINSAR and chat about what is happening in Autism research. There was a lot of reflection on current trends, what we want to see in the future & current concerns about the field. Check out @thinkingautism.com fantastic summary capturing both the in-person & online discussion

Thank you to the European Council of Autistic People for this interview with our co-founder, Fergus Murray, and chair, Fiona Clarke. Fiona and Fergus talk about our recent work and activities, as well as autism policy in Scotland: eucap.eu/interview-am...

so proud of this paper from my phd work on grief and neurodivergence🙌 this study is in @journalautism.bsky.social and is about experiences of grief, relief, and (self-)belief followin late identification of neurodivergence. #AutRes

Happy Autistic People's Month! I want to make sure you're AWARE Autistic people are not waiting for ACCEPTANCE & we deserve CELEBRATION in April, we make it clear: Autistic people will weave our own stories threads of lived experience we share spun into a rich cultural tapestry that belongs to us

Our April newsletter is out 🌼 You can view it here: sendfox.com/amase/c/pjjp...

Someone said in a research paper I should re-find and re-read: [paraphrased] The greatest folly in health & medicine is that we consider optimal whatever is the statistical mean of a sample population we considered "healthy", nevermind the NT bias read that & had to pick my jaw up off of the floor

➡️ What are the experiences, strengths & needs of autistic teachers? ➡️ How should we re-think the teacher role to be neurodiversity-inclusive? Summary of research from the Autistic School Staff Project, with links to open access resources 👇🏻 #Autres

Today is the final day to have your voice heard in a Scot Gov consultation on school's buildings regulations. Respond today & make sure the Govt understands what is needed to make sure that every single pupil can be safe, supported & included at school. www.scottishtrans.org/protect-tran...

Several of Scotland's Autistic People's Organisations have put together a joint manifesto ahead of May's Scottish Parliament elections. This is about human rights, justice and inclusion. These actions would make life better for a great many people - Autistic and not. amase.org.uk/joint-manife...

This link is now live. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Weird Pride Day made it into a TV news segment yesterday on @thatstvofficial.bsky.social, thanks to @auroraconsulting.bsky.social - as far as we know, the first time we've been mentioned on telly! www.facebook.com/100064659972...

“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. 🧵

If you are #autistic, come along to see if our findings resonate with you, and watch some amazing autistic dancers share their joy, and some challenges they experience. More info & link to register below. View our short trailer here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OGc... End/ bsky.app/profile/nihr...

A strong and well argued reply to Uta Frith’s TES interview from Dr. Chloe Farahar: aucademy.co.uk/2026/03/10/w...

For anyone who has struggled with where they belong, and whether you even want to belong. Brilliant discussion.

Tickets are still available for the @stimpunks.org + @amase.org.uk Lightning Talks in 51 minutes, and there's actually still one slot available for someone to give a talk if you're very quick... bsky.app/profile/weir...

Happy Weird Pride Day, everyone! This is just premiering right now. 😁🎉🐙

'Monstrous Pride' with @fergus.oolong.co.uk, @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social, @kikutowne.bsky.social, Nat Paterson & Sumita Unjumbled premières at 6pm GMT (10am PST) tomorrow - in time to give a bit of a break before the Lightning Talks hosted by @amase.org.uk + @stimpunks.org. youtu.be/0KjgcBFYhAQ?...

We have more events happening for this year's Weird Pride Day (Wednesday) than we've ever had before. @stimpunks.org and @amase.org.uk are co-hosting a round of Lightning Talks at noon PST/8pm GMT on the day, where anyone can talk for up to seven minutes on a weirdness-related theme.

I will say over and over again, you cannot have #accessibility without #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion. It just doesn't work.

Weird Pride Day is coming up next week (the 4th of March)! @fergus.oolong.co.uk wrote a post for Edinburgh's radical bookshop, @lighthousebks.bsky.social about how it came to be, and why this year's theme is Weird Pride in a Hostile World. With many book recs! lighthousebookshop.com/posts/weird-...

March 4 is Weird Pride Day. We need Weird Pride more than ever in this moment defined by mass behaviorism, rising compliance culture, and the return of unvarnished eugenics. stimpunks.org/2026/02/23/w...

Reminder: Applications close on 28th Feb - get your application in now!

Applications for @nat-taskforce.bsky.social Founder's Award close 28th Feb! The award will offer one-off financial grants to autistic people based in the UK. Applicants may apply for any amount between £100 to £1000. nationalautistictaskforce.org.uk/nat-founders...

A surge in harassment and fear has been reported by Black and brown LGBTQI+ people following the UK supreme court’s 2025 ruling on biological sex. Charities say people are facing increased scrutiny and abuse in public spaces. ✍🏼Jaheim Karim hyphenonline.com/2026/01/26/t...

I haven't been able to attend in a while, but I have thoroughly enjoyed these sessions in the past. Hope to return soon!

If you're Autistic and interested in giving a short talk on a topic that fascinates you this Thursday, please sign up using this form: forms.gle/VWcaXEbGpjNd... If you just want to watch and listen, please use the link in the quoted post!

⬇️ Great opportunity for UK link workers/social prescribers & dance teachers to join an online focus group. You can view our 3 short films (6 mins each) and written materials about #autistic adults' experiences of dance, and give feedback. Help us shape resources to make #dance more inclusive! ⬇️

Today, Leo Starrs-Cunningham is giving evidence on our behalf at the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee's Inquiry into Neurodivergence in Scotland, together with other DPOs. You can watch live (or later) here. The meeting started at 9:30. www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/equa...

Speaker update! We've added a new speaker, Danielle Baptiste, to the line-up for our seminar next week on power in autism research. Danielle is a PhD student at the University of Warwick, researching Black women's experiences around adult autism diagnosis. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quahrc-sem...

A fabulous round up of autism research from the past few years collated by @annmemmott.bsky.social annsautism.blogspot.com/2019/01/auti...

On Thurs 22nd January, we are hosting Lightning Talks with @arghscotland.bsky.social 🌩️ This will be a space for autistic and other ND folk to infodump and share the joy. Everyone is also welcome to just attend and enjoy! Talks should be up to about 7 minutes long. Sign up: luma.com/zh49tltt

Happy new year! Just under two weeks to go until our free seminar on power in autism research www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quahrc-sem...

📝 The Call for Proposals for #OnlineAutscape2026 is open! 🧭 Theme: “Evolving Autistic Space Online”. ⏳ Submission deadline: 16 January. Please spread far and wide: www.autscape.org/2026/online/... #Autscape #ActuallyAutistic #autistic #autism #neurodiversity #neurodivergence #neurodivergent

Remember applications close on 28th February 2026. Get your application in now! (Also still taking donations to the fund)

Interesting, useful - and welcome confirmation that I'm not alone in hating misuse of 'neurodiverse' to describe an individual!

The next session in the Global Neurodiversity Online Seminar Series will take place today at 1PM GMT. @drmbothapsych.bsky.social will talk about The Moral Costs of Dehumanizing Language: Ethical Reporting of Neurodiversity Research in a Politically-Charged Era. teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...

For anyone who missed yesterday's live discussion of neurodivergence and connective tissues, here is the recording: www.youtube.com/live/bO_uV-A...

SEMA's YouTube channel is here: youtube.com/@sema_scot?s...

It's the International Day of the Disabled Person tomorrow, and so we thought we would commemorate it by talking about what doesn't get much attention. Knowing how your body and mind work is key to well-being, but most of us lack the information relevant to our specific needs.

This letter to the British Journal of Psychiatry tells us everything we need to know about current thinking in #autism research. Concise, accessible & powerful. Read it if you think autism = social deficits! #DoubleEmpathyProblem www.cambridge.org/core/journal...