- Helping a friend with recruitment - If anyone here knows a queer and neurodivergent TikTok user aged 16-25 who would be up for an online interview (including silent scrolling time!), would you let them know about my study? I would be so grateful 🎓🌈 linktr.ee/nqresearch.s...

Snowy this morning down south. It finally came to us. [Little Man's bright green pedal trike outside in perhaps 1 cm of snow. Easy does it]

Rude and highly accurate. [A research notes notebook from Jay. It's cover takes on the style of a dictionary entry. White text on the blue cover reads: PhD. [Noun] Abbreviation for postponing hard decisions.]

This is still one of Little Man's favourite parts of the farm...The automatic door to the cafe and toilet. He starts wondering off that way and I know what he's after. Those sweet five to ten minutes of opening and closing the door. I sit and watching him delight in this play.

At least someone in this house has made an effort for new years. Image shows Alfredo (my Finch burb) dressed in black trousers, black braces, white shirt and black bowtie. He has a cheery 2026 head band on.

Wishing you all a calm new year. A time to renew, refresh and start again. Whether 2025 was kind to you or not hopefully you can draw a line here and start anew. [Video shows a calm pink skyline with white text that reads: Goodbye 2025 - hello 2026. Wishing you all a calm 2026 x]

I enjoyed writing these book chapters on my experiences of ethical applications, double empathy in healthcare, and shifting research paradigms in trans+ Autistic research. I'm grateful to Damian Milton, Anna Day, Meaghan Krazinski, Hanna Bertilsdotter and David Jackson-Perry. #AutResearch 🎓🌈

And I wasn't sure I would have time for reading this year!? Some highlights: Becoming Him - Landa Mabenge The Future is Disabled - Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Damarasinha Disability Visibility - edited by Alice Wong What did you read this year? www.goodreads.com/user/year_in...

Happy Holidays, Dreamers. Whatever you're doing today or this week, I hope you have fun and find moments of calm.

I didn't know the symptoms - thanks for sharing, Bobbi

For those who may like a summary and plainer-language summary (infographics to come!) autisticltd.co.uk/2025/12/22/u...

A summary and a plainer-language summary of my recent paper with Steven Kapp and Charlotte Morris. Our paper was entitled: Transgender and gender diverse autistic adults’ experiences of (un)belonging. And can be accessed for free.

I'm excited to share that our paper is published! Transgender and gender diverse autistic adults’ experiences of (un)belonging With @drstevenkapp.bsky.social and Charlotte Morris. #AutResearch 🌈🎓 #Narratives #Trans #LGBTQIA #Belonging journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

In this blog I reflect on my autistic experience, acknowledging that that is a narrow viewpoint shaped by privilege. I’ve come to understand the need to recognise the interconnectedness of various oppressions. I have made mistakes in online and in person advocacy, but I continue to embrace diverse e

"Neurospicy" is used to describe multiply neurodivergent people or group to avoid disclosure of diagnosis and resist medical functioning labels. However, the term also objectifies global majority women due to racial-sexist undertones... #FromTheArchives autisticltd.co.uk/2025/01/06/t...

Understanding the Gender Gap in Autism Diagnosis Historically, autism has been considered a neuro-cognitive style of boys only. Boys and men are still more readily diagnosed than women, girls, trans+ individuals. There are many reasons for this diagnosis gap... autisticltd.co.uk/2025/04/10/u...

Creating safer spaces for queer neurodivergent people is simple and complex. Some people we share spaces with need to reflect on their own understandings of the world, which may include bigotry and ignorance... #FromTheArchives #SaferSpaces autisticltd.co.uk/2024/06/15/n...

This blog houses the full research report from my SCDTP-Funded internship within local substance use services: Making Substance Use Services More Accessible to Autistic Clients #AutResearch #Research #LivedExperience #SubstanceUse #Recovery

Do we know of any support groups for neurodivergent people with cancer? Also, groups for carers and relatives around this area? I'm thinking prostate cancer specifically but will take any and all groups and resources. This is to help a member of our community.

When I go to conferences, I take notes on what inspires me and what grabs me from what people share or say. The recent South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership Final Year Conference 2025 was a day filled with intense scribbling on A4 pieces of paper now filled with gold… #SCDTPFYC2526

Them: Katie, why do you look different? Me: I'm not wearing PJs or my glasses, I'm wearing make up and a bra. This is what we call "going out out" for @beyondreflectuk.bsky.social annual bash.

At least one of these christmas cracker prizes is becoming an earring or brooch... [A small wooden spoon, and large metal paper clip sit atop of a red paper table cloth full of possibility]

I thought it was about time to create a research 'about me' section. You can tell it's been a busy few years for me research wise. Publications, research, contact details and much more 🌈🎓 #AutResearch

I have recently re-read this and reference it often in my work. Unusual Medicines: Essays on Autistic Identity and Drug Addiction By @emergentdivergence.com get yours in time for the winter holidays! autisticltd.co.uk/2023/05/26/u...

Autistic, ADHD, and other ND-affirming spaces exist, but should OCD be affirmed? And what would an OCD-affirming space look like? #OCD #MentalHealth #FromTheArchives autisticltd.co.uk/2024/05/06/o...

This #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities I thought I'd share some reflections from our Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory and Critical Disability Studies and Mad Studies Symposium. #Crip #Mad #Disabled #Disability #Neurodivergence autisticltd.co.uk/2025/06/20/e...

Schools play a crucial role in shaping the wellbeing of trans Autistic youth. Supportive environments promote self-esteem and mental health, by fostering understanding, implementing inclusive practices, and prioritising diverse education, schools can help these individuals thrive academically and so

Trans autistic young people often face misunderstanding and stigma in healthcare and daily life, complicating access to gender-affirming care and support. They encounter microaggressions within both autistic and LGBTQIA+ communities, often feeling excluded...

In this blog I explore how #autistic young people often exhibit #gender creativity that challenges traditional norms. And how their unique social processing and sensory experiences encourage an authentic exploration of gender🌈🎓

I had the pleasure to be one of the first readers of @emergentdivergence.com s book A Guide to Autism and Psychosis: Personal and Professional Insights From A Psychotic Mind. Deeply personal and informative - a love letter to the Autistic community. autisticltd.co.uk/2024/12/19/b...

This has been quite a year. I wanted to take the time to look at many of things that I have achieved this year and things that have also happened due to community efforts. I'm looking forward to what next year brings but for now I am happy to collapse into tired contentment 🌈🎓

We are getting so close to sewing our community-made flag. A few more sessions to go and it'll be ready. Here is a recap on some of the stories we have been privileged to hear, before we go onto the next phase...🌈🎓

Come on you, Sharks! Off to support our local team Southern Sharks wheelchair basketball club

When you get to that time in the month when you have to sell all your things to stay afloat... [Image from Baldurs Gate 3, four characters are in Sourcerer's Sundries. The druid dwarf and human wizard are stood in line in just their underpants as they've sold all their clothes.]

As a person who struggles with working memory, demand avoidance and a big dollop of CBA, I have tried all sorts of "get your shit together" apps. I usually last a week, a month if I'm lucky. Finch helps me remember my meds, drinking and even to enjoy myself!? Here's to another 500 days.

My son recently started school and has been accidentally calling us his teachers name Mr.T- Now he's got the point of calling me Mr.Mummy and Im here for that accidental gender euphoria 😍😏💪

Trans Day of Remembrance today. I'm thinking about all the amazing people we've lost to violence 🕯

Our Cervical Screening for Trans+ Autistic People zine is now available in print! Available at @penfight.bsky.social with sliding scale pricing. penfightdistro.com/shop/cervica...

Now available to watch on YouTube! #AutResearch 🌈🎓 youtu.be/TdGpf0svlak?...

Joy and Accessibility: A Path to Thriving "It was nice to be openly trans and openly ND, laughing, joking, swearing, and sharing what we had been getting up to and what we were looking forward to. And laughing so much." #TransAwarenessWeek #FromTheArchives autisticltd.co.uk/2025/06/03/j...

OMG, I'm a relativist! It took me a long time to understand epistemology and ontology, let alone where I stood within these areas. Here is a helpful guide to what all these long words mean! #AutResearch 🌈🎓

This blog is based on my chapter Double Empathy and the Double Rainbow: Healthcare Inequities for Gender Diverse Autistic Adults in the Double Empathy reader. These slides were created and shared for the second PARC Double Empathy series in 2025.

TODAY!! The Double Empathy Workshop Series By Participatory Autism Research Collective Online event Nov 17 from 4pm to 6pm GMT With: Allison Moore, Damian Milton , Katie Munday(me!), Alice Sodi, Roberto Mastropasqua and Giorgio De Acutis #AutResearch www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-double...

LGBTQIA+ "There's a reason the letters are all put together, but it doesn't mean that we are all respected within our communities." #FromTheArchives #TransAwarenessWeek autisticltd.co.uk/2023/06/03/i...

Read books, blogs and social media posts written by trans+ people. Listen to podcasts, music and other audio from trans+ people. Surround yourself with trans+ art. So many of us have shared our experiences freely and openly. Take advantage of this knowledge and love. #TransAwarenessWeek

Double empathy and misgendering "I didn’t intend to offend, hurt, annoy or dismiss this person but my intention is not more important than the harm I cause. Gendering people correctly is an issue for all of us." #FromTheArchives #TransAwarenessWeek autisticltd.co.uk/2024/04/23/d...

An important reminder this #TransAwarenessWeek and all weeks that a trans+ person doesn't owe anybody their time, story, medical history or significant trans+ knowledge. autisticltd.co.uk/2025/05/09/w...

In this blog, I reflect on our session of The Autism Podcast, addressing issues of #cisgenderism and #ableism. I reflect on the challenges faced by #autistic youth, #SubstanceUse among autistic adults, and the complexities of research within a deficit-based field.🌈🎓 autisticltd.co.uk/2025/11/13/b...

"An essential listen for anyone interested in neurodivergence, gender and disability rights. Katie’s powerful voice, extensive knowledge, and commitment to their community provide a perspective that challenges assumptions and inspires action" podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...

I had a great session at @writershq.bsky.social yesterday and got myself two gold stars! If I have to give myself stickers and snacks to write my PhD work then so be it. Chufty badges all round!