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reposted by
David Gray-Hammond (He/Him)
4 days ago
Episode 1 of my new podcast with
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
Neurodiversity in Discussion... This time we're talking about monotropism, lilipadding, and you know we've got those tangents!
bit.ly/4qNIEH4
#Neurodiversity
#Monotropism
#Lilipadding
#AutisticBurnout
#ActuallyAutistic
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reposted by
Bobbi Elman
12 days ago
This is superb .. Autism research by
#AutisticAcademics
@emergentdivergence.com
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
Chris Papadalpolous of
@lagcharity.bsky.social
“Predictors of Depression and Anxiety Among Self-Medicating
#AutisticAdults
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journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Predictors of Depression and Anxiety Among Self-Medicating Autistic Adults - Chris Papadopoulos, Tanya Adkin, Katie Munday, David Gray-Hammond, 2025
Background: We aimed to investigate self-medication prevalence, mental health problems, and their relationship among autistic adults. We also sought to identify...
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27546330251344453
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Bobbi Elman
3 months ago
Absolutely superb article by
@emergentdivergence.com
and
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
#Lilipadding
#Monotropism
#AutisticLife
#AutisticExperience
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)
2 months ago
New published blog by myself and
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
for
@autisticsociety.bsky.social
What is monotropism? Understanding a neuroaffirming theory of autism
www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-g...
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What is monotropism? Understanding a neuroaffirming theory of autism
Monotropism is an attention-based theory of autism that is gaining increasing recognition among the autistic community, researchers and practitioners within education and workplace settings.
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/what-is-monotropism
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Autistic Parents UK
5 months ago
🧵Autistic Parents UK Intro Thread 🧵 Who we are: 👉 An
#ActuallyAutistic
registered charity run by Autistic parents for Autistic parents. 👉 We support parents who are Autistic themselves, with children of any neurotype. 👉 We also create employment opportunities for Autistic parents.
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)
5 months ago
TODAY: Neuro-Affirming Support For Your Autistic Young Person At School Use code AU15 for 15% off tickets. 11 Jun 2025: Online Event for Professionals, Parents & Carers! Recording A digital work book & extra eBook Join us! 🕕 6:00 PM (UK time) 👉 Book:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neuro-affi...
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Neuro-Affirming Support For Your Autistic Young Person At School
A practical and empowering webinar to help you understand and advocate for your Autistic young person at school.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neuro-affirming-support-for-your-autistic-young-person-at-school-tickets-1362965419259
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reposted by
Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)
6 months ago
New webinar with
@emergentdivergence.com
&
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
Empowering Advocacy: Neuro-Affirming Support for Your Autistic Young Person at School Wednesday 11th June 2025 6pm GMT
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neuro-affi...
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Neuro-Affirming Support For Your Autistic Young Person At School
A practical and empowering webinar to help you understand and advocate for your Autistic young person at school.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neuro-affirming-support-for-your-autistic-young-person-at-school-tickets-1362965419259
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)
6 months ago
Autistic Wellbeing Series - Monthly Neuro-Affirming Webinars With
@emergentdivergence.com
,
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
& me! New Topics Every Month For Autistic People, Parents/ Carers & Professionals Recording Available - Free Workbook - Free PDF Resource EBook
autisticrealms.com/projects/eme...
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Empowering Autistic Advocacy: Autistic Wellbeing Series Webinars with David Gray-Hammond, Tanya Adkin and Helen Edgar | Autistic Realms
Autistic Wellbeing Monthly Neuro-Affirming Webinars With David Gray-Hammond, Tanya Adkin & Helen Edgar • New Topics Every Month For Autistic People, Par ...
https://autisticrealms.com/projects/emergent-divergence/
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reposted by
Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)
6 months ago
@emergentdivergence.com
&
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
up for an education webinar sometimes?
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reposted by
Isabelle Finn-Kelcey
7 months ago
You’re welcome! I learn (and unlearn) a lot with/from
@autisticrealms.bsky.social
,
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
& the wider neuro-affirming community, eg re
#monotropism
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)
7 months ago
Webinar: Autism Awareness vs. Acceptance – Understanding Neurodiversity in Practice What does it really mean to move from awareness to acceptance - why does it matter? Join
@emergentdivergence.com
&
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
to find out more! 16/04/25 Tickets:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-awa...
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reposted by
Karen Barto
7 months ago
This will be so good. I have learned a lot from the work of both presenters,
@emergentdivergence.com
and
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
as well as the facilitator
@autisticrealms.bsky.social
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)
8 months ago
Thank you for joining us - it was a great line up. Delighted to have been able to join in with
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
to discuss neuroaffirming practise and the benefits of embracing monotropism to support autistic students
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reposted by
Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)
8 months ago
Are you Autistic or have an Autistic person in your life? This webinar with
@emergentdivergence.com
&
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
will draw upon the knowledge of Autistic people alongside neuroaffirming research to help you better understand Autistic Wellbeing
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understand...
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Understanding Autistic Wellbeing
An exploration of Autistic needs and mental health, considering the community knowledge that has moved us into a better understanding.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understanding-autistic-wellbeing-tickets-1100887687709?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMABhZGlkAAAGEEJrqH0BHRIWC8Rs_0ZqB-llzCbU3AIQMGOjyFd2LUeQzZnyBnpaQsGj-8fZZhtC5g_aem_zDXYFjQaTNa18n-Zkuy81g&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=6666903152333&utm_content=6666903199933&utm_term=6666903174333&utm_campaign=6666903152333
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reposted by
Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)
8 months ago
@emergentdivergence.com
&
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
have a new webinar (I'm supporting) 17.03.25 Understanding Autistic Wellbeing An exploration of Autistic needs & mental health, considering the community knowledge that has moved us into a better understanding
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understand...
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Understanding Autistic Wellbeing
An exploration of Autistic needs and mental health, considering the community knowledge that has moved us into a better understanding.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understanding-autistic-wellbeing-tickets-1100887687709
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)
9 months ago
Constantly dividing attention resources to get through your day is exhausting for monotropic people; it can lead to the concept Tanya Adkin developed and has written about with Emergent Divergence: The neurodivergent ramblings of David Gray-Hammond - 'monotropic split'.
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)
9 months ago
Further relevant reading about Autistic Burnout:
emergentdivergence.com/2022/07/14/g...
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
and
@emergentdivergence.com
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Guest Post: What is monotropic split? - Emergent Divergence
Tanya Adkin lays out the concept of monotropic split, and how it is at the root of various critical moments for Autistic people.
https://emergentdivergence.com/2022/07/14/guest-post-what-is-monotropic-split/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIrys9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTEZMBLEifNDdcX36Ryrd7r-YuCO6SAcw9qtR5VGktPEpldk9KlQj1ClUQ_aem_0gqh_8gFldhAIm6WN80IRw
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reposted by
Bobbi Elman
9 months ago
I’ll be there Looking forward to it 💜💜🫶🏻
#Neurokin
#AutisticProfessionals
#AutisticAcademia
#AutisticCommunity
@autisticrealms.bsky.social
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
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reposted by
Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)
9 months ago
I am one of the speakers at the
@autisticsociety.bsky.social
Annual Professionals’ Conference. Online 13.03.25 Presenting with
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
: Neuro-affirming research into practice – monotropism in the classroom & beyond Tickets & information available at:
www.autism.org.uk/conference
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I am speaking at the National Autistic Society Annual Conference, which will be live online on March 13th, 2025. I will be presenting with
@autisticrealms.bsky.social
on the topic of: Neuro-affirming research into practice – monotropism in the classroom and beyond
www.autism.org.uk/conference
9 months ago
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reposted by
Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)
9 months ago
I am delivering NAS presentation with
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
We will be discussing monotropism and neuro-affirming practice in the classroom and beyond......
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reposted by
Bobbi Elman
9 months ago
Ugh ! Oh how I wish I could go.. I would have loved to see you on your own but with the Amazing
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
( I say that cause it makes her squirm but it’s also very very true ! 😁) Sadly with my recent health , I just can’t afford the tickets 🙂↕️ Or I would be there 💜
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reposted by
Ausome Charlie AuDHD
9 months ago
FREE online event for Neurodiversity Celebration Week, 3:30pm UK time on Tuesday 18 March: Acquired Neurodivergence! Chaired by Charlie Hart, with David Gray-Hammond, Katie Munday, Ollie Roscoe, Tanya Adkin, and Casey. Sign up:
www.neurodiversityweek.com/event/neurod...
#NCW2025
#Neurodiversity
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reposted by
Ausome Charlie AuDHD
9 months ago
And now
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
too! Sign up here:
www.neurodiversityweek.com/event/neurod...
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reposted by
David Gray-Hammond (He/Him)
9 months ago
Who is looking forward to the Autistic Mental Health Conference 2025? Here are some more of the confirmed speakers! Ed Shearer Tanya Adkin
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
Priscilla Eyles
@priscillaeyles.bsky.social
#ActuallyAutistic
#autism
#Autistic
#ADHD
#neurodiversity
#neurodivergent
#MentalHealth
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reposted by
David Gray-Hammond (He/Him)
9 months ago
New article with
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social
about monotropic split and the bodymind as an environment!
emergentdivergence.com/2025/01/30/m...
#ActuallyAutistic
#autism
#Autistic
#monotropism
#monotropicSplit
#chronicillness
#chronicpain
#neurodiversity
#neurodivergent
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Monotropism: Monotropic Split & The Bodymind Environment - Emergent Divergence
In This article, David and Tanya explore the bodymind as an environmental contributor in it's own right and how that contributes to monotropic split. It highlights the relevance of managing pain and i...
https://emergentdivergence.com/2025/01/30/monotropism-monotropic-split-the-bodymind-environment/
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