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...

These kids absolutely crush Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train", xylophone-style! 🔥 His music has spanned the generations 🖤 And this is why every school needs a well funded music program 🎶 🔊 Melissa_Musing

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...

Will the Israeli spokesman stare fiercely to camera & tell us Hamas terrorists were suspected of hiding in a sandcastle? His cynicism is blatant, but #BBCNews airs him & demands no evidence. #UKGov will no doubt call it 'monstrous' whilst doing nothing. #WarCrimes www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

(also those other things)

New article above 👆🏻 might be of interest @lauramaycrane.bsky.social @katiecebula.bsky.social @gavrobstew.bsky.social @contemplactiv.bsky.social @isabellefk.bsky.social @thinkingautism.com @cosmichael.bsky.social @badautistic.bsky.social @proffrancescahappe.bsky.social @rosematthews.bsky.social

This could be adapted as a model for purpose designed residential living for older #autistic pple. It'd provide supported independence + an autistic peer group. #Autism & #Ageing training could be built into care staff training. What do other #AutisticElders think? www.edp24.co.uk/news/2526074...

Care crisis www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

You can sign up for #SWAN webinars here www.eventbrite.com/cc/swan-spac...

Tonight I'll be talking to #SWAN on Living our best lives after a late #autism diagnosis. A lifetime as an undiagnosed #autistic person can be so hard. Then we're diagnosed as autistic or recognise it ourselves. Then there's reflection & life ahead. There's so little help or info #AutisticElders

I wrote this for #Neurodiverse Connection. I fantasise about someone in a position of power responding, instead of continuing to pretend we don't exist @hlautismactcom.parliament.uk @journalautism.bsky.social #DWP #StephenTimms #NAS #AutisticElders #Discrimination ndconnection.co.uk/blog/older-a...

Is anyone else finding it hard to work in this heat? I have a deadline for a presentation and my brain feels so sluggish, I'm struggling to concentrate. Old terraced houses weren't designed for hot weather. #Heatwave

Waiting for a crucial doctor’s appointment can feel endless. But 21-year-old Chloe Pomfret was told she faced an 18-year wait for an autism assessment. 🗓️ Chloe’s case is extreme, but she’s not alone. In England, 212,964 people are waiting for an autism assessment. Read more. ⬇️ bit.ly/41zVRsP

I wrote this for #Neurodiverse Connection. I fantasise about someone in a position of power responding, instead of continuing to pretend we don't exist @hlautismactcom.parliament.uk @journalautism.bsky.social #DWP #StephenTimms #NAS #AutisticElders #Discrimination ndconnection.co.uk/blog/older-a...

The post is here: www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-jay... I'm not a LinkedIn fan or regular user, but I went there to repost this.

This morning from 11-12, #AutisticElders aged 50+, welcome to join free chat. Just register to get in. We're talking about Complex PTSD in a safe space.

Boosting!

Researchers at the Uni of Manchester are inviting #autistic people aged 55+ to participate in a research project. This will help them understand how life is like in a world not designed for #AutisticElders. To find out more please contact: [email protected]

This Thursday, 11am-12, our #AutisticElders online chat is about Complex PTSD, which many older #autistic ppl suffer. 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...

This Thursday, 11am-12, our #AutisticElders online chat is about Complex PTSD, which many older #autistic ppl suffer. 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...

This looks fantastic.

On autism and elder care: "We need a deeper appreciation of how autism affects the experience of older people in our care system. We must also recognise that older autistic people will not always have the words to express their needs." www.nursingtimes.net/older-people... #autism #neurodiversity

great thread from @annmemmott.bsky.social who was mentioned in our staff meeting today for her amazing ability to cover #autism research.

A taster poem from my forthcoming collection and a blog post about the writing of it - hope you like it!

Looking forward to my short keynote on Thursday at the 'Inclusive Digital Mental Health Services for Older #Autistic People' workshop at Heriot-Watt Uni. I'll be presenting on 'Health & Quality of Life for Older Autistic People,' with a few notes on digital inclusion. #MentalHealth #AutisticElders

This is what I've been advocating for, for years. So when will older #autistic people be included in policy & commissioning in health & social care settings? Without that, there's no statutory duty to even admit our existence. #AutisticElders #Discrimination www.nursingtimes.net/older-people...

#Poetry book launch in #Norwich on Thursday, 6-8pm: Sally Festing launches her new collection of #poems, 'Meeting Places'. maddermarket.co.uk/event/meetin...

This Thursday's #AutisticElders monthly online chat is about Negative responses to late autism diagnosis. It's a relaxed hour of peer group chat, exclusively for #Older #autistic people (aged 50+ yrs). Hosted by #A2ndVoice. It's free, but you must register to join. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...