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/

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

📢 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

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...

➡️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...

Quality Network for Eating Disorders Annual Forum 2025 theme is Neurodivergence. Deeply valuable perspectives + expertise being shared. #QEDNeurodivergence

For information about misinformation 🙏 www.hypermobility.org/news/joint-s...

I am so excited about being part of this conference! Can't wait to see you all!

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...

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

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?...

An honnest, moving and courageous account from Dr Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social so real so hard Thank you #autism

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...

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...

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...

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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

Such a simple cartoon that really speaks volumes.

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

🙌Good to see this research in mainstream media @bendybrain.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

‘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...

🔴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

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. 🤔

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...

"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.

In other news millions of people in the UK are living in poverty, destitution & using food banks

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/...

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