Catherine Dakin
@catdakin.bsky.social
📤 66
📥 60
📝 4
Mum, disabled, AuDHD, psychiatrist, dog lover, knackered
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Ann Memmott
about 2 months ago
The Participatory Autism Research Collective (PARC) has done a lot of excellent work.
participatoryautismresearch.wordpress.com
and he describes the National Autism Trainer Programme (NATP) as the best he's ever encountered. (Hurrah for our NATP team!). Proper co-production/
loading . . .
The Participatory Autism Research Collective
A community for people who want to promote autistic involvement in autism research
https://participatoryautismresearch.wordpress.com/
1
16
3
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
AT-Autism
2 months ago
How do we change minds? What's possible? At our October "Autism: The Art of the Possible" conference, we’ll hear from Heba Al-Jayoosi, Zahilah Filzah Zulkifli & Catherine Dakin – all working in different contexts, all focused on creating positive change. 🎟️ Tickets:
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
0
1
2
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
AT-Autism
about 2 months ago
In-person tickets for Autism: The Art of the Possible are SOLD OUT! BUT, you can still join us online: 🎥 Livestream on the day ▶️ Or watch on demand afterwards 📅 Wed 8 Oct 🎟️ Book your online place:
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
1
2
4
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)
3 months ago
Super excited to share Autistic SPACE for Inclusive Education by
@autisticdoctor.bsky.social
and team! McGoldrick, E., Munroe, A., Ferguson, R., Byrne, C., & Doherty, M. (2025). Autistic SPACE for Inclusive Education. Neurodiversity, 3.
doi.org/10.1177/2754...
1
15
6
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Ruth Moyse
3 months ago
How do we change minds? What is possible? Our neurodiverse panel of
@hjayoosi.bsky.social
from the world of education, and Zahilah Filzah and
@catdakin.bsky.social
from health settings, will be speaking to this theme and drawing on their extensive experiences.
#AutismArtOfThePossible
1
3
1
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
4 months ago
Lovely article in my local newspaper for my 24 hour run which is less than 4 weeks away!
#Running
#Runner
#Ultramarathon
www.justgiving.com/page/adam-jo...
loading . . .
Essex man running ultramarathon for mum who had lymphoedema
A MAN is running an ultramarathon in memory of his mother who died from lymphoedema.
https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/25306894.essex-man-running-ultramarathon-mum-lymphoedema/?ref=li
0
4
2
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Ruth Moyse
5 months ago
📢 Last day to buy your Early Bird tickets for our conference! We'll be asking questions such as: ❓How do we Change Minds, if the existing beliefs and biases of health & education professionals, & the narratives they hold about
#autistic
people, are barriers to positive outcomes for them? /1
1
3
1
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Mary Doherty
5 months ago
If the
#autistic
professional community is saying the traditional approach to
#autism
is wrong – and we are – is it time to take a fresh look at autistic phenomenology and our approach to diagnosis?
www.linkedin.com/posts/mary-d...
loading . . .
If the autistic professional community is saying the traditional approach to #autism is wrong – and we are – is it time to take a fresh look at autistic phenomenology and our approach to diagnosis? | ...
If the autistic professional community is saying the traditional approach to #autism is wrong – and we are – is it time to take a fresh look at autistic phenomenology and our approach to diagnosis? W...
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mary-doherty-5b84b186_autism-autistic-activity-7344686174885568513-6715?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABI6FRwBvpcjUuncoJsViu8ZFnQUg7kRfQQ
0
11
4
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Ruth Moyse
5 months ago
➡️Last 10 days of early bird tickets for AT-Autism's conference on 8/10/25!
#AutismArtOfThePossible
Did you know that you can join us by *livestream* from around the world? For more information on our speakers, and to book your ticket:
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
1
3
2
Quality Network for Eating Disorders Annual Forum 2025 theme is Neurodivergence. Deeply valuable perspectives + expertise being shared.
#QEDNeurodivergence
6 months ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Frieda grosgean
6 months ago
For information about misinformation 🙏
www.hypermobility.org/news/joint-s...
loading . . .
Joint Statement with EDS UK and POTS UK | The HMSA
https://www.hypermobility.org/news/joint-statementwith-eds-uk-and-pots-uk
0
0
1
I am so excited about being part of this conference! Can't wait to see you all!
add a skeleton here at some point
6 months ago
1
3
0
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Ruth Moyse
6 months ago
AT-Autism conference, 8th Oct 2025 📣Announcing the next 3 speakers at this
@at-autism.bsky.social
event, presenting on: 'Changing Minds: The Art of the Possible' ✳️Dr Catherine Dakin ✳️Heba Al-Jayoosi ✳️Dr Zahilah Filzah Zulkifli Book early bird tickets here:
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
1
5
4
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Ruth Moyse
6 months ago
Dr Catherine Dakin
@catdakin.bsky.social
is an Autism Specialist Consultant Psychiatrist at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, a National Autism Trainer Programme trainer (#NATPMentalHealth), a member of Autistic Doctors International, and AT-Autism Associate.
#AutismArtOfThePossible
1
3
1
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Peter Stefanovic
7 months ago
Nigel Farage has told ITV News the first thing he would do as prime minister if he won a general election would be to remove the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights That alone is good reason never to vote for Reform UK. THIS IS WHY
youtu.be/MdiDDJrQUJA?...
loading . . .
Nigel Farage says first thing he would do as PM if he won a GE would be to remove UK from the ECHR
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
https://youtu.be/MdiDDJrQUJA?si=CZCgfKM288L18eYR
144
2236
858
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Frieda grosgean
7 months ago
An honnest, moving and courageous account from Dr Mary Doherty
@autisticdoctor.bsky.social
so real so hard Thank you
#autism
add a skeleton here at some point
0
5
2
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Mary Doherty
7 months ago
Autistic kids need opportunities to grow up confidently autistic, not steeped in shame. This shame is imposed on us by societal messages that we're broken & defective - as autistic adults, we need to discuss it openly, so we can choose to find a pathway out of shame
www.linkedin.com/posts/mary-d...
loading . . .
Insights from Autistic Psychiatrists: Leveraging Insider Perspectives to… | Mary Doherty | 10 comments
This is a talk I gave in late November last year. I haven't shared it before now, for the same reason I hadn't shared my PhD thesis. The talk I was due to give at the Royal College of Psychiat...
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mary-doherty-5b84b186_insights-from-autistic-psychiatrists-leveraging-activity-7317271085895307264-fNVs?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABI6FRwBvpcjUuncoJsViu8ZFnQUg7kRfQQ
2
27
11
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Mary Doherty
7 months ago
Epistemic injustice... being autistic means one’s credibility and capacity to relate an accurate account of one’s own experience is often questioned. How can I be a doctor if I am autistic? Conversely, how can I be autistic if I am a doctor?
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
loading . . .
My autistic meltdown: the impact of autistic sensory needs
As an autistic adult, even the word meltdown is humiliating. A shameful part of my past, no longer relevant to a senior doctor, or so I would like to think. And yet the reality is different. Some 2 ye...
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00732-9/fulltext
2
65
26
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Peter Stefanovic
12 months ago
Brexit ‘delivered the opposite of what it promised’, Angela Rayner admits Hopefully we can now begin an honest & open discussion about the catastrophic impact Brexit has inflicted on the country’s economy
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/ang...
loading . . .
Brexit 'delivered the opposite of what it promised', Angela Rayner admits
That might just be the sound of the penny dropping for the Labour government, after Angela Rayner took a swipe at Brexit.
https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/angela-rayner-brexit-uk-eu-rejoin-386933/
201
3563
982
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Peter Stefanovic
12 months ago
Meanwhile…
121
3785
1230
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
thebestof Sudbury
12 months ago
Want to support local businesses this Christmas, but you need to buy for someone who has everything? Look no further. Here are some original gift ideas for your special person. From brewery tours to stone carving, click on the link 👇
bit.ly/4ih9rYp
#sudburysuffolk
#thebestofsudbury
0
1
2
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Tris
12 months ago
Such a simple cartoon that really speaks volumes.
203
26193
7116
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
SEDSConnective
about 1 year ago
Many of our members are still waiting for gynaecology appointments. Symptoms linked to hypermobility are widespread, with a noticeable crossover with endometriosis. The need for faster diagnosis and better care is urgent!
#EDS
#HSD
#Endometriosis
#HypermobilityAwareness
1
6
2
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Long Covid Advocacy
over 1 year ago
🙌Good to see this research in mainstream media
@bendybrain.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
1
30
12
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Charli Clement
about 1 year ago
‘We aren’t suggesting that good autism research can’t be done by non-autistic researchers. But autistic people should always be involved in research in a meaningful way and should be listened to at every stage’ so appreciate this discussion on such a platform!
theconversation.com/why-autistic...
loading . . .
Why autistic people must be at the heart of autism research
A research project led entirely by autistic people aims to change the way autism research is conducted.
https://theconversation.com/why-autistic-people-must-be-at-the-heart-of-autism-research-228543
2
126
23
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Byline Times
about 1 year ago
🔴PPE COVID Cash Carousel: Documents Expose Government’s Struggle to Recover £520 Million Lost to Dissolved and Bankrupt Firms Hundreds of millions were wasted on contracts with zombie companies which vanished before any taxpayers’ cash could be recovered,
@mc00.bsky.social
reports
loading . . .
PPE COVID Cash Carousel: Documents Expose Government's Struggle to Recover £520 Million Lost to Dissolved and Bankrupt Firms
Hundreds of millions were wasted on contracts with zombie companies which vanished before any taxpayers' cash could be recovered
https://bylinetimes.com/2024/11/21/ppe-covid-cash-carousel-documents-expose-governments-struggle-to-recover-520-million-lost-to-dissolved-and-bankrupt-firms/
27
438
215
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Ms Marchmont
about 1 year ago
I knitted these during lockdown Zoom meetings. One colour was when men were speaking, the other was when women were speaking. Guess which was which. 🤔
28
857
241
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou
about 1 year ago
National Autism Trainer Programme is winding down its training activity with more than 400 ppl on waiting list!. From now till March 2025 we support 4840 MH professionals & Ebes toward implementation of values and curriculum to improve MH outcomes for autistic ppl
www.annafreud.org/training/hea...
1
4
1
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Ann Memmott
about 1 year ago
"Letting customers know that you are autistic is unprofessional". Not the first time I've heard that (paraphrased and bizarre) attitude. What's 'unprofessional' is prejudice against marginalised groups, minorities, disabled and neurodivergent people.
23
373
90
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Peter Stefanovic
about 1 year ago
In other news millions of people in the UK are living in poverty, destitution & using food banks
127
2281
670
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou
about 1 year ago
We see the need for an approach to supporting
#autistic
people that is, by principle, grounded in acceptance of the autistic diversity of being and informed by autistic experience, which we elaborate on in this article, led by
@elainemcgreevy.bsky.social
+moi
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
loading . . .
Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00221678241232442
0
25
9
reposted by
Catherine Dakin
Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou
about 1 year ago
The National Autism Programme has now trained over 4800 professionals,funded by NHSE, run by Anna Freud with partner AT-Autism. A wonderful adventure in coproduction, codelivery+ strategic implementation across the country. While we wrap up training activities, we are on fire finalising few tools
2
12
5
you reached the end!!
feeds!
log in