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- Abs S. Ashley
- Adam Fare
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- Ann Memmott
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Autism, ADHD and Gendered Experiences Research—What’s New in July
In this month’s research roundup, Ann Memmott explores a wide range of new studies on Autism and ADHD, with a particular focus on gendered experiences—highlighting research on parenting, menstruation, menopause, friendships, employment inclusion, and critical reflections on diagnostic and treatment approaches.
Lift the load: a call to look beyond what we might see
Guest contributor, Remie Colledge, shares a call to action to services, employers, educators and allies everywhere: what changes could you make to help lift the invisible load carried by Neurodivergent people, navigating a world that isn’t designed for Neurodivergent minds?
‘It seems that it is not just whether someone is Autistic or not that determines whether an interaction is successful…’
Today on the blog, Dr Catherine Crompton shares a unique insight into some of her team’s recent research on ‘information transfer within and between Autistic and non-Autistic people’. The results may surprise you!
Surviving or thriving? My experience of the education system.
In this blog, Emily Wooden, shares her experience of navigating the education system as an Autistic girl, and the subsequent impact of reaching Autistic burnout.
‘Mixing the values of gentleness, inclusion and person-centred care with the science of behavioural technology is like mixing oil and water’
As part of the ‘AGAINST PBS & ABA’ campaign, Guest contributor, Brendan Maguire, shares his journey of discovering Gentle Teaching and advocates for a move away from behaviourist methods that are at odds with supporting people in an inclusive, person-centred way.
Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia and Learning Disability Research—What’s New in June
In this month’s research roundup, Ann Memmott explores a wider array of research, showcasing and reflecting upon some of the latest papers on Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia and Learning Disability.
Why PBS is harmful for Autistic and Neurodivergent young people (Part 2)
We’re joined by guest contributor, Helen Edgar for Part 2 of her ‘AGAINST PBS & ABA’ campaign blog. Helen continues to explore the harmful impact PBS can have on Neurodivergent young people and suggests alternatives that centre autonomy and consent.
Why PBS is harmful for Autistic and Neurodivergent young people (Part 1)
Today we’re joined by guest contributor, Helen Edgar, Founder of Autistic Realms, a platform for neurodiversity-affirming education, training, and community resources. In Part 1 of this blog for our ‘AGAINST PBS & ABA’ campaign, Helen explores the harmful impact PBS can have on Neurodivergent young people.
Listening to Autistic voices: rejecting ABA’s harmful practices
As part of our series of ‘Against PBS & ABA’ campaign blogs, this reflection, from our Guest contributor, emphasises the need to centre the lived experiences of Neurodivergent people in the pursuit of support that is respectful, inclusive and trauma-informed.
Thoughts and feelings about ABA
Today we’re joined by guest contributor, Dr Beverley Samways, for the latest ‘AGAINST PBS & ABA’ campaign blog. Dr Samways explores her thoughts and feelings about Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and shares poignant examples of her experiences as a professional who seeks connection over compliance.
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- Designing Homes for Sensory Differences Summit 2024
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- GCC Summit 2023
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- inpatient
- intersectionality
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- language
- late diagnosed
- learning disability
- LGBTQIA+
- lived experience
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