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...

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]