Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 11th June, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Bullying & Victimisation. It's free. Register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

I've always followed the #WorldCup. But the #racism of US Immigration, condoned by #FIFA is toxic. Cancellation would send such a powerful signal that racism is intolerable. But FIFA sells morals for 🤑 & the USA is proudly grandstanding its prejudice. I can't watch it www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

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Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 11th June, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Bullying & Victimisation. It's free. Register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

UPDATE WITH CORRECT LINK Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 14th May, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Visitors in the home. It's free. Register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 14th May, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Visitors in the home. It's free, but register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#Barclays Bank emailed me for feedback on how they dealt with a recent #fraud on my account. What account? I don't bank with Barclays. They don't read email replies. Their website Bot requires my reply to fit their list. Is this a scam, or just a rubbish bank?

Contracts exchanged today, so next week I leave Norwich & relocate to Gosforth, Newcastle. The buying & selling has been #autistic hell & packing a house alone has taken weeks. But it's worth it to be closer to my sisters. And oh, the landscape! A big city, a big river & beautiful hills!

Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 7th April, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Rituals & Habits. It's free, but register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 5th March, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Sleep. It's free, but register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism

Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 5th March, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Sleep. It's free, but register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism

Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 19th Feb, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. The theme is about home & called Creating a haven. It's free, but register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism

Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 19th Feb, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. The theme is about home & called Creating a haven. It's free, but register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism

The #RoyalMail #ParcelForce website has recently made accessing it's 📦collection service preferences impossible for those of us who can't use Apps. It says it does, but the links lead back to 'Use the App'. Microsoft does not support Google Play, so Royal Mail has updated to inaccessibility for me.

The first #AutisticElders online meetup is this morning. I'm looking forwards to a chat with my peers. If you're #autistic (incl self-diagnosed) over 50 yrs old & want to try something new this year, it isn't too late to register and join us.

‪2026 Over 50's #Autistic adults meet ups begin on Thursday's 8th Jan, 11am- 12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's an informal peer group chat. The theme will be Transitioning into retirement. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism

‪2026 Over 50's #Autistic adults meet ups begin on Thursday's 8th Jan, 11am- 12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's an informal peer group chat. The theme will be Transitioning into retirement. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism

A while ago I decided it's time to move on, so I'll be upping sticks & heading north. The For Sale sign is up & I'm house hunting 250 miles away. I'm ignoring research about #autism & change. Yes, change is scary, but ossifying is scarier. Happy New Year everyone. 🎈 #AutisticElders #ADHD

This message hits hard.

This is my week of quiet, Boxing Day - 2nd January, when offices & expectations pause. It's my favourite week of the year; some days to reflect, to look inward and imagine forward. To my online friends, I wish you Seasons Greeting, and a gentle beginning to 2026. ❤️ #AutisticElders #ADHD #Autism

Despite all the publicity about parcel deliveries, yesterday am, #RoyalMail dumped a 'tracked' parcel behind my bins in the front garden - I was home - no knock & no note through door. Same again pm. #Amazon dumped a present there too. I saw the parcels from the street, as could anyone.

Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people

#Autistic adults meet up. Thursday's Coffee morning is 11th Dec, 11am- 12. All autistic (incl self diagnosed) people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's an informal peer group chat. The theme will be Home as a haven. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism

Just wow, Edwin. You made it. 👏https://www.instagram.com/p/DRAlwPaDaS9/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet#

When ever I go to the dentist, I come out with an urgent craving for chocolate. I'm not normally a chocoholic, but I'm dental phobic. Is it for sensory comfort, or my body needing sugar for shock? Is this an #autistic response, or is this response usual in everyone? #AutisticElders #Autism

#Autistic adults (aged 50+) meet up group. Our next online session is 11am-noon on Thursday 13th November. It's an informal peer group chat. All autistic (incl self diagnosed) people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism

I'm doing this talk on Friday 31st Oct. Preparing for it reminded me how much a period of burnout has set me back. That can happen to any of us. But now I should re-start taking my own advice. #AutisticElders #Autism #AutismAgeing #Autistic

#Autistic adults (aged 50+) meet up group. Our next online session is 11am-noon on Thursday 16th October. It's an informal peer group chat. All autistic (incl self diagnosed) people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism

I had an operation last week & just had the stitches out today. I asked the surgeon when will it be OK to go back to the gym? and he said 'Give it at least a couple of weeks.' Me out loud: Oh dear, that long? My inner face: 😁 #Autistic #AutisticElders #Lazy

#Autistic adults (aged 50+) meet up group. Here's the poster for our next 3 online sessions. Not a lecture, but an informal peer group chat. All autistic (incl self diagnosed) people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders #Autism

Google for Images for Promachoteuthis sulcus. Does it remind you of anyone? #Autistic

They've created a private Disneyland at Windsor, with carriages & marching bands, so #Trump can play act being Lord Toff. It's risible. 🍊🎪 Our Govt's demeaning toadying lasts for 2 days, then we can get back to discussing Trump's craven responses to #genocide, Putin's invasion & his mate #Epstein

The monthly peer chat group, exclusively for older #autistic people, is on this Thur Sept 4th, 11am-noon. It's an #AutisticElders peer group chat, not a lecture. This month's theme is Autistic elders in non-autistic groups. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The monthly peer chat group, exclusively for older #autistic people, is on this Thur Sept 4th, 11am-noon. It's an #AutisticElders peer group chat, not a lecture. This month's theme is Autistic elders in non-autistic groups. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Why is it impossible to contact a person at #TomTom UK? Their AI ChatBox is useless. My question doesn't fit their scripted responses. I'm not surprised, as it's about being overcharged.

I emptied my study room, to redecorate. All my books & a chaos of 'stuff'. I'm going through every box, before re-shelving, getting rid of what I won't use again. I'm being ruthless. The process is cathartic. The room is peaceful now, & I can breathe better in there. #ADHD #AutisticElders #Autism

There's a change of date for the monthly peer chat group, exclusively for older #autistic people. Instead of Thursday 14th Aug, it'll be on Thur Sept 4th. We'll chat about being autistic elders, in non-autistic groups. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #AutisticElders

I'm a Londoner & while visiting London yesterday, I had time to sit outside a cafe & watch the world go by. Norwich is a nice place to live, but I miss the vibrancy of London.

#trevorphillips: "The Israeli view is that there is no famine caused by Israel. Theres a man made shortage but its been engineered by Hamas..." Bob Geldof: "The Israeli authorities are lying" "They're lying, did you say?" "They're lying. Netanyahu is a liar. The IDF are lying"

Research opportunity: Understanding the Needs of Autistic Patients with Cancer This research is led by an Autistic or otherwise neurodivergent researcher/student. Neurodivergent people have been meaningfully involved. Ethics approved. Find out more: api.typeform.com/responses/fi...

Planning a trip to Dublin. I don't do well on coaches and it's a helluva trek. by land, from Norwich. Over 12 hours, including trains, London underground, long walks, loads of stairs, buses, etc. This older person with a suitcase is going to have to fly. ☹️✈️£££ #AutisticElders

This morning, Thursday 17th July, 11-noon. Monthly peer chat group, exclusively for older #autistic people. It's free, but register first, to get in.

The decision to suspend the whip from four MPs for opposing cuts to welfare payments for disabled people is wrong - and has to be reversed. Sign the petition to demand their reinstatement: actionnetwork.org/petitions/re...

Correction to Link for registering. It ought to be us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

This Thursday, 11am-12, our #AutisticElders online chat is about sexuality & relationships. It's a relaxed hour of peer group chat, exclusively for #autistic pple aged 50+ yrs. Hosted by #A2ndVoice. It's free, but you must register to join. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Happy our paper on autistic adults’ experiences of nonverbal communication is out (free): journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... Led by my PhD student Holly Radford and @bronteweissman.bsky.social and senior authored by Ashley deMarchena. Read more: neurosciencenews.com/asd-nonverba...

My Grosso Lavender front garden hedge is pumping out fragrance & humming with bees. #Sensory

Older autistic adults experience greater health disparities, chronic illness, social isolation & economic vulnerability. Sharing this research ensures that evidence is accessible and helps inform real-world support, services and policy for aging autistics: brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/res...