Young people were uncertain about what training their teachers had about autism and gender diversity or what was included in training. From participants in my PhD research, these questions inform a subsequent study with teachers #AutRes thegoo.se

Reflections on the trouble with strengths-led assessments as a neurodivergent person with a spiky profile: https://thegoo.se/2025/09/18/reflections-on-the-trouble-with/

Had a great time sharing my PhD research at #AutismEurope2025 on autistic nonbinary young people’s school experiences. Early findings highlight the importance of support identity as part of a holistic approach. Poster: thegoo.se/aec-poste…

It was great seeing so much research about trans autistic experiences at #AutismEurope2025 today! Some call being trans x autistic 'living under a double rainbow'. This picture of an actual double rainbow was posted today by someone in my local trans group in the UK! Shared with permission #AEC2025

I will be presenting my poster at 2PM at #AutismEurope2025 about Mapping Support in Schools for Autistic Non-binary Young People. Available at: thegoo.se/AEC-poster #AEC2025

I've just landed at #AutismEurope2025 I can't wait for all the interesting talks and the opportunity to share my research tomorrow! #AEC2025

In my PhD, my participants drew floorplans of their schools, which guided our interviews and evoked the physicality of spaces around school. Colour coding added another layer, helping them to reference areas they felt more/less comfortable in the interview #AcademicSky #PhDlife #AutRes

LGBTQ+ family survey: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bathreg/lg... Open to LGBTQ+ people aged over 18 and living in Wales, England and Scotland. Thanks to those who have helped share it so far!

Are you a neurodivergent person over 16? Share your views to help improve support for neurodivergent young people in schools. Our survey supports the work of the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group, and may influence recommendations to Government. Take part here: https://thegoo.se/survey

🏳️‍🌈 This past week I’ve been on holiday in Bergen, Norway, and there has been a lot of pride flags! 🏳️‍🌈 Initially I was cynical about ‘rainbow washing’, but I noticed it’s not just shops who have pride flags, but also homes, political buildings and public transport. It feels good 🤗

@georgiarivers.bsky.social and I can finally share our Cervical Screening for Trans+ Autistic People: A Self-Advocacy Zine #AutResearch #AutismResearch 🎓🌈 autisticltd.co.uk/2025/06/13/c...

In my doctoral research, I’m interested in individuals' lived experiences I’m engaging with participatory methods I’m interested in knowledges that are situated in spaces within the school

"There are less US states I can exist in, but have you seen the way I'm stepping into myself?" - Poet Jasmine Gardosi on trans rights following the UK Supreme Court ruling on a woman's biological gender. youtube.com/shorts/H1LLJ...

This statement about the transphobic Supreme Court ruling by the UK's Crab Museum (yes a museum about crabs) is better than 99% of the statements I've seen on the topic www.crabmuseum.org/visit 🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀

Emergency demo. Come out for trans liberation! Come together with trans organisations, unions, and more to for a community-focused protest against the Supreme Court ruling this Saturday! Bring food and a raincoat. Saturday 19th April, 1pm Parliament Square

How do #ActuallyAutistic and #AutRes feel about neurodiversity profiling for all children in schools to identify strengths and needs?

Possibly the best AAC post of all time: If you or your autistic person use AAC [alternative communication], don't forget to enable descriptions of personal boundaries—because everyone should be able to say "stop" and "F*** off". From Mel Baggs, RIP: ballastexistenz.wordpress.com/2012/06/25/c...

This is huge. My petition got approved. It challenges the UK government to the lift the Puberty Blocker ban on the grounds that it contradicts article 8 of The United Nations Convention On The Rights Of The Child. Please sign and Repost ✊️🏳️‍⚧️ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

Fantastic events with @autscape.org next weekend. I am volunteering to mod over in Discord - hope to see you there! Register: www.autscape.org Schedule of events: www.autscape.org/2025/program...

How are the findings from my Master’s research informing my #AutRes PhD on the school experiences of autistic nonbinary young people? I’m asking participants what they found supportive at school (and what they wish was different) I’m anti... https://thegoo.se/2025/01/30/how-are-the-findings-from/

#edpsychs #TEPs #SEMH #UKschool #SEND #SENCO #ELSA #CPD I can't recommend this website enough. Stephanie has made it their true labour of love and provided access to bonfide SEMH related free courses. Absolutely amazing. All my schools get this and use it for their staff. Parents also welcome it.

🗂️ A really great resource, includes group sessions and topics (both online and in-person; from pg. 55) 💪 also lots of information and guidance for those delivering the workshops 🌎 Some aspects may need to be adapted for other countries cdr.lib.unc.edu/concern/scho...

How are the findings from my Master’s research informing my #AutRes PhD on the school experiences of autistic nonbinary young people? I’m guided by what past participants think research should focus on I’ve asked for feedback on study mate... https://thegoo.se/2025/01/22/how-are-the-findings-from/

We need more research on making the world a more welcoming place for #AutRes and gender-diverse people! I'm hoping my research in the school context may help find some ways forward thegoo.se/categories/p...

My experience of PMS as an #ActuallyAutistic person is of an enhanced sensory and emotional experience. This can include overwhelm and emotional distress, but also a hyper-realness that draws my attention to the beauty in little things. Like a... https://thegoo.se/2025/01/21/my-experience-of-pms-as/

How are the findings from my Master's research informing my PhD on the school experiences of autistic nonbinary young people? - I'm focusing on underrepresented perspectives - I'm giving a choice of interview modality so non-speaking people... https://thegoo.se/2025/01/17/how-are-the-findings-from/

I'm hopeful for this platform as somewhere to share my work 😀 “I’ll see a Ph.D. student or a postdoc posting right alongside a tenured faculty member who has got a book and a giant lab and a lot of funding,”

Welcome to a series of #AutRes posts highlighting key findings of my Master’s research1 where I interviewed nonbinary autistic people about what future research about them should look like. 3. Research should look at ways forward. Participants felt that resea... https://thegoo.se/2025/01/09/100200/

Welcome to a series of #AutRes posts highlighting key findings of my Master’s research1 where I interviewed nonbinary autistic people about what future research about them should look like. 2. Research should be community led. Participants were engaged with r... https://thegoo.se/2025/01/09/100100/

Welcome to a series of #AutRes posts highlighting key findings of my Master’s research1 where I interviewed nonbinary autistic people about what future research about them should look like. 1. Research should include a diverse range of people a... https://thegoo.se/2025/01/09/welcome-to-a-series-of/

📖 I’ve submitted my first book chapter! It’s for a book on Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning being edited by @keatesresearch.bsky.social and @krysiawally.bsky.social! I’m so excited! My chapter reviews research on the experiences of nonbinary autistic young people #AutRes ""

How I think referencing will go… I know exactly what I need to cite, I’m so well-read and amazing 😎 How it actually goes… WHERE is the proof for this thing I know exists 😩 I both cite as I write & go back to find references afterwards, how about you? #AutRes

My amazing partner, @snugg.ie, has made me my very own website at https://thegoo.se! 🔬 I plan to post about my PhD and research 📲 The site will also bring together my social media profiles, so everything is in one place (with a bit of tech magic) Check out https://thegoo.se/silly for a laugh 🪿