Some of the top/most interesting papers in this month's neurodivergence research, rounded up for discussion, by me. Enjoy!

I really don't get why people are confused when I block accounts for anti-semitism. Not only is it absolutely and unquestionably sickening, it doesn't help when calling out the Israeli state's actions. On every single level it is abhorrent. There is nothing "progressive" about hatred.

“It’s a circle jerk. What, I should write something more widely quotable?”—Xavier Penn Nope, no description more succinct and more accurate applies. It is now my dearest hope to meet Mr. Penn, a real person, at one of those conferences IRL.

Dear people running for elected office: Making statements that you don't accept money from AIPAC is a dog whistle that all Jews can hear and some black folks too. If you want us to vote for your opponent, keep proclaiming this without naming any other entity that you refuse to accept money from.

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Even people who can’t see it won’t believe us when we point it out.

Y’all…I just…the growing antisemitism on the left and the acceptance of it. The way people shrugged and ignored the synagogue attack. The way people made excuses. The endless Platner shit. The way y’all warp and defend Jew hate. The way you don’t even see yourselves doing it. It’s eating me alive.

Uta Frith "is stuck in a past of her own making and in past evidence. Meanwhile, far from a collapse, the autism spectrum shines on." @ejwillingham.bsky.social, in contrast, wields updated evidence in detailing Frith's recents swings and misses—in the TPGA newsletter: buttondown.com/TPGA/archive...

Saddened to learn about the passing of John M. Perkins, a Christian leader and Civil Rights activist who proclaimed that the opposition of racism is part of the Gospel. My condolences and prayers are for his family, loved ones, and all who supported him. May he rest in peace.

If you think the far-right Israeli government is sitting around worried about what American Jews think about them you’re a ridiculous person. They don’t give a fuck about us or our opinions and they don’t even give a fuck about our money because they have MASSIVE $$$ coming from Christian Zionists

Americans Jews have no more power over Israel than the average American voter. In fact, the far-right government in Israel pretty much loathes us because the vast majority of us are left-wingers and many of us are reform aka not Jewish enough for them.

The kid is not wrong. Very not wrong.

Thank you to @thinkingautism.com for featuring my video about the (bad) people pushing for a new “profound autism” diagnosis & why none of their arguments make sense. This isn’t about protecting autistic people with high care needs, it’s about protecting the profits & status of allistic-ran orgs.

“By creating this new I-ACC autism committee, Singer and her "profound autism” campaigners can finally, openly exclude autistic advocacy and rights from research priorities”—@ejwillingham.bsky.social Oh Alison, Bless your heart.

The autistic spectrum isn't linear from high to low (or from neurotypical to neurodivergent - no we NOT all on the spectrum) - its a range of characteristics manifesting in different ways

The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy nations. And black women are still three to four times higher to die for pregnancy-related causes than their white counterparts. -Saleemah McNeil, Oshun Family Center #standupforscience #philadelphiascienceaction #doula #doulas

Who could have predicted a pick of #RFKTheLesser (Forever grateful to @ejwillingham.bsky.social for the appellation) would have turned out to to be such a spectacularly perilous dud. Except everybody. #ScienceIsReal @thinkingautism.com, @jonathanstea.bsky.social

Beloved, we have to preserve our peace. I’m trying to get over this, but it’s hard #blacksky @ladikreyol.bsky.social

Good grief. Why is Alison Singer?

I am utterly humorless and relentless about this: you absolutely should never, ever, not for one second, not only a minor, obvious point, never hand it to this man.

Trump says Iran wants to negotiate, but he’s also called on Iranians to rise up and “take over” their government. Which is it? You can’t negotiate with the same regime you’re trying to replace — that’s absurd.

That Jasmine Crockett situation is making me angrier than it should considering I don’t even live in Texas. Just a constant reminder that “listen to BW” stops when it’s time to be lead by a BW.

BOTH Democratic U.S. Senate candidates should be furious about how this is being handled in Texas. It benefits one candidate today. But the same chaos that helped them in the primary can absolutely burn them the general.

If you ever want to read a paper for free and can't find it otherwise, email the lead author and politely ask for a copy. You will not be bothering the person. You will in fact make their whole entire day. I have had scientists get so excited I asked they sent me everything they ever published.

Madiba Dennie wins the internet today. I will accept no arguments over this matter! #NY11IsEveryDistrict

Not gonna lie, this visual from @bluevoterguide.bsky.social goes hard! Love it! Let your voice be heard today, Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas voters! And remember, primaries are where you have a direct say on candidate preference. The general election is a binary choice ❤️

[Un]Holy Hypocrite, Batman!

The existence of autistic folks like me or my son doesn’t need preventing. FFS. Democracy and science die in the void left by what was once a credible news source. Read the whole thread, and protect yourself from wallowing through the mountain of dreck WaPo has become.

Diane J. Wright founded @autastic.com, a resource and community hub for 1000s of autistic adults, including spaces specifically for autistic people of color. Check out her advocacy, including her work shaping the stories of autistic PoC in popular media: thinkingautismguide.com/2025/08/dian...

"Years ago, we tore up a nuclear peace deal w/Iran. Months ago, we bombed Iran & "obliterated" their nuke capabilities. And now, we might just have to go to war with Iran bc of their nuke capabilities." -the ppl who tore up the nuclear peace deal w/Iran

They hate on our Black queens because they can’t handle their greatness.

Just called my senators @schumer.senate.gov and @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social urging them to oppose the appointment of anti-vax influencer Casey Means as US Surgeon General. Please use 5calls.org to do the same. #VaccinesSaveLives

You know about Crockett-Talarico. But here are elections happening THIS TUESDAY you may not have on your radar: —a Dem flip opportunity in Arkansas —the 1st supreme court race of 2026 —a mayoral race in one of New Mexico's largest cities —Dems who've helped the GOP face primaries explore my guide:

More #PostcardsToVoters for Judge Chris Taylor for WI Supreme Court. We have helped with winning these seats in previous years and it has been very fruitful for voting rights & reproductive rights. Join us! PostcardsToVoters.org

One of the biggest news failures after the #BAFTA awards was the failure to seek out lived experiences from people on the topic, instead simply amplifying it. Thankfully @jumaane.bsky.social took to social media with thoughts as a Black man with Tourette Syndrome and corpolalia. #Inclusion

Heads up, folks. You have calls to make!

Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is one of the delayed complications of measles and affects up to 1 in 600 unvaccinated children who’ve had measles. It occurs without warning an average of 7 years after infection and can occur decades later. There is no cure and it is almost always fatal.

Being Black & autistic: With Double Consciousness, a Black person has to understand white people, but white ppl don’t have to understand them. With The Double Empathy Problem, autistics have to understand non-autistics, but not vice versa. Gyasi Burks-Abbott: thinkingautismguide.com/2023/04/a-co...

I never imagined I was autistic until my kid was diagnosed.

I am not exaggerating when I say this. This will kill autistic people, particularly #ActuallyAutistic children.

It’s okay for white autistic women not to be centered in every autism convo. When I center Black autistic women, “we struggle the same” shows up 😒 you don’t. Research/media center whiteness, Black kids are misdiagnosed, diagnosed later, and face racial barriers

As state terror amps up, here's a list of actions you can take now-- a lot of resources and a list of upcoming virtual trainings on a number of topics:

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Your regular reminder that what people look like, their hair is like, their clothes are like, is not the point. We are here to call people to account for what they do and say. That is what matters. We are here to fight for the dignity of every single human being. Pursue justice justly.

I know what white Christian people think they’re doing when they say Platner has a bunch of other issues like being a mercenary. That’s true. But people who don’t tolerate Nazis already had all our evidence, his Nazism is enough. Where there’s smoke there’s fire & we assume Nazis are up to no good.

STOP THE SAVE ACT. Call your Senators. 202-224-3121

⚠️ PSA - don’t take health advice from people who snort cocaine off toilet seats. We are truly living in Idiocracy, and you can thank RFK Jr. for this outbreak.

A few days ago my friend lost his young daughter to a rare genetic condition. Because it’s uncommon capitalist research institutions don’t dedicate money or time to studying it even though a cure is possible Please help honor her memory by voting for Batten Disease research to receive grant funding

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