In this Short Research Article, Mark Sanders et al. provide additional evidence of the association between #autism & #genderdysphoria, as well as the risk of comorbid #depression, #anxiety, and suicidality among those with both conditions. https://bit.ly/4nCbxTV

ndtherapists.com is a great resource

From understanding autism in girls & women to practical support, masking, identity, family conversations, and eating disorders, our YouTube channel has lots of helpful webinars to watch at your own pace absolutely free - https://bit.ly/AGNYT

A fast-paced and punchy debate on the 'morality' of the British empire. Anyone from Ireland already knows the truth of that, but very well worth a listen nonetheless.

These are the 25 highest-cited papers published this century, and why they are breaking records go.nature.com/4qc9pnH

www.autismresearchcentre.com/content/uplo... Making sure people see this from Prof Simon Baron Cohen, who has a new idea. Let's divide autistic people into Type 1 (with a learning disability) and Type 2 (without a learning disability). Hands up all those who can spot the problems?

Spot the signs early. Dr. Megen Vo explores common #eatingdisorders in young people and how to identify them before they escalate in this @ACAMHLearn Explainer. CPD available for watching this 39min talk. https://bit.ly/42WNx6w

The Neuro-Affirming Wheel of Life & Journal. Instant download. Designed for neurodivergent & disabled people. Reflect on your energy, flow, sensory needs & more!

"If we truly want to support dysregulated students, especially neurodivergent ones, we need to stop putting the burden of managing big emotions solely on them & instead take a hard look at the environments we create." From @endseclusion.bsky.social: endseclusion.org/2025/07/10/n... #neurodiversity

Completed a presentation to colleagues on monotropism, special interests & autism. a springboard for reflection. I loved exploring the positive side of autistic experience, especially autistic joy Always curious: what brings you joy as an autistic person? substack.com/@adeyoola/no...

Google is working with the DfE on developing an AI chatbot to help teachers in classrooms in England

1. There's going to be a lot of talk about over or under diagnosis and the conversation is going to be a mess. This is because how ADHD and ASD are defined has shifted. An ADHD diagnosis today isn't the same thing as an ADHD diagnosis ten years ago.

A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas returns for the 2025 holiday season - and it’s a bumper 78 pages! With many thanks to our community member @jadefarrington.bsky.social & to everyone who contributed! Download your copy here: jadefarrington.substack.com/p/download-t...

Gillick competence – researchers need to recalibrate. Dr Michael B. Lewis, Reader in Psychology at Cardiff University, considers a Court of Appeal ruling that will affect how research is carried out on children in England and Wales. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

Prof. Peter Fonagy (Head of UCL PALS) is to lead a national review on the rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services in England. We are proud to see UCL PALS expertise contributing at the highest level to national policy. 🔗 Read more on the BBC website: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

✅ What autism is: - a processing difference - a unique way of experiencing and interacting with the world - a disability (for many, but not all) ❌ What autism is not: - a mental illness - a disease - an excuse Understanding autism means recognizing neurodiversity - not pathologising it ❤️

In my defence, there will be books!

What's behind door No.5️⃣ of the The EightyPercentMental advent calendar? ❄️🌲⛄🎁🧑🏿‍🎄 The key to immortality... apparently. Doing this one simple trick every day will help you become "more indestructible!" So that's nice.

🌟 We’re hiring / Rydym yn recriwtio! 🌟 CYP Wellbeing Practitioner / Ymarferydd Llesiant PPI. Support young people 11–18 across CTM. 📍 Tonteg & Bridgend 💷 £25,548–£27,465 📅 Closes / Cau: 2 Jan

Join our free Autism Central webinar on 19 Dec with Pete Wharmby on the ‘brain motorway’, where we explore more about monotropism, flow states, self-regulation and stress management: www.autismcentral.org.uk/events/brain...

This is also a #neuro-affirming & integrative approach that suits autistic and other neurodivergent YP. @thewoodbug.bsky.social is fab on this topic! www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1... #monotropism

Works the other way around too. “If I was Jonathan Haidt, how would I destroy the next generation?”

Did you know half of mental health problems start before a child is 14 years old? That’s why we need to focus on prevention – building good wellbeing from the start to help children thrive.

So what should we do? Support families, reduce poverty, and tackle the structural pressures that make maltreatment more likely. 💬 Read the full summary & join the discussion on what truly works in prevention. buff.ly/9FNDz24

Is the Gut Microbiome Really Causing Autism? A Scientist Breaks It Down. (Spoiler: no) www.technologynetworks.com/tn/articles/... cc @statsepi.bsky.social @deevybee.bsky.social

Tips for how to support autistic young people during the festive season 🎄 These suggestions were written with autistic young people in the SG community. It's really important to remember how even small changes can make a huge difference to how much an autistic person is able to enjoy social events

read our new paper on situating emotion regulation from a neurodivergent youth perspective www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Well worth a read... offers a bit of myth busting 😉 www.gov.uk/government/p...

Alexithymia isn’t lack of emotion. It’s emotion without translation. The feelings are there. The map isn’t. And yet autistic people blame themselves for being “numb.” You’re not numb - you’re flooded. Your body is speaking a language you were never taught.

Holiday gatherings can be really hard for autistic kids and adults. And the reasons why aren’t always obvious. So please use and share our guide to helping autistics avoid meltdown triggers. At TPGA: thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti... #autism #neurodiversity #autistic #sensory

NEW POST: What Schools and Parents Need to Understand About Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children. @autisticrealms.bsky.social looks at what really needs to happen to help neurodivergent children thrive: www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...

A very stimulating & important episode of BBCRadio4 #bbcstw at the frontiers of the life sciences. @adamrutherford.bsky.social with @matthewcobb.bsky.social, Alison Bashford & @virologyhouldcroft.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

💻Live Q&A - Monotropism and Autistic Parenting Helen Edgar will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Monotropism and Autistic Parenting. 🗓️Tuesday 25th November at 7pm. fb.me/e/88MNXwHwA

My experience working in schools wasn’t that we needed a tool, the children needed support. That support needed staff to enact it. Experienced, trained, qualified, motivated staff. Teachers & support staff.

Hi! I'm looking for some more participants to take part in interviews for my PhD research. The interviews I've done so far have been amazing!! Very insightful and thought-provoking. Please share with anyone who might be interested. The full poster is in the comments. Amanda 😊

21st century phrenology is still pseudoscientific bullshit.

I hear this everyday, and such is the danger of this “expert advice” of “just rest and engage with special interests and you’ll be good”. No. Burnout isn’t caused only by pushing too far. It’s about not having too many needs go unmet. We need to slowly reveal more needs and have them fulfilled.

I actually do not recognise this party anymore

Bright Light Neuro is an initiative to enable students to better understand how they think and feel by incorporating neuroscience lessons and activities in the classroom. #InternationalStudentsDay vist.ly/4esy9

Facts over fears: Not all screen time is harmful! Discover science-backed strategies for guiding young people online from world expert Prof. Candice Odgers. Reserve now for @acamh webinar https://www.acamh.org/event/parenting-social-media-and-ai/ #MentalHealth #ScreenTime

"The theory of monotropism frames the difference in cognitive functioning between autistic and non-autistic people in a value-neutral way. However, the broader autism literature has traditionally described focused interests in a negative light" @aimeespeaks.bsky.social & Sarah Dantas, Neurodiversity

Evergreen.

A qualitative analysis by @kanabaletti.bsky.social et al found that autistic adults face a conflict between balancing their desire for social connection with their limited energy for engaging in social experiences. FREE until 25th November www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1177/...

THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent sheep I have met on walks. You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.

New paper with @statsepi.bsky.social and @deevybee.bsky.social in which we show there's really no evidence for a link between the gut microbiome and autism www.cell.com/neuron/fullt...

Link to book: Sensory Spaces An A-Z of Immersive and Creative Environments to Support Sensory Integration By Victoria Navin www.routledge.com/Sensory-Spac...

Ryan Boren & I from @stimpunks.org have a chapter about Cavendish Space in the new book by Victoria Navin Rmss Sensory Spaces: An A-Z of Immersive and Creative Environments to Support Sensory Integration Explore stimpunks.org/2025/11/11/w... Check out the book www.routledge.com/Sensory-Spac...

I am calling upon the people of Ireland to immediately begin construction of a thread on this site about how you or someone you know was roasted for a fashion choice. We need it. All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference. Tanks

A poll identifying the extent of mental health support needed for young people in Britain was commissioned by the UCL Grand Challenge of Mental Health & Wellbeing, led by Professors Essi Viding (UCL PALS) and Argyris Stringaris (UCL Psychiatry). 👉 Find out more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...