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Amanda Hind @amandahindautism.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Like many autistic people, I have mixed feelings about "Autism Awareness / Acceptance Day / Week / Month". Neurokin - I feel you. Increased awareness and acceptance this month doesn't improve things. Actions do. Everyone else - please watch my video, then ask yourself what action you can take.

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Amanda Hind @amandahindautism.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Last opportunity to participate!

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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) @autisticadvocacy.org · 18/11/2025

Today, the White House said it would get rid of most of the Department of Education (ED). Everyone has the right to a good education — and we need to protect that right. Tell your Congresspeople we will not let this attack on disability rights continue! autisticadvocacy.org/2025/11/what...

Blue textured background. Inside a light box, text reads: On November 18, the White House said it would move some offices out of the Department of Education. Six offices are being moved to four other government agencies. The head of the Department of Education is Secretary MacMahon. Secretary MacMahon said she wants to keep working on getting rid of the Department of Education. The White House also said that the U.S. does not need the Department of Education anymore. They said the Department of Education doesn’t actually help students get services. They said that “nothing happened” to students during the government shutdown, so getting rid of parts of the Department of Education is okay. That’s why the White House thinks they can move some offices out of the Department of Education. But the White House is wrong.

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Amanda Hind @amandahindautism.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

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 😊

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Exploring the school experiences of Black and Black mixed heritage autistic women and girls (in the UK).

Seeking more participants for my PhD research:

- Black/ Black mixed autistic women
- Parents / carers of Black / Black mixed autistic girls
- Teachers who have taught at least one Black / Black mixed autistic girl
(no formal diagnosis required)

I'm a Black mixed autistic woman myself!

Contact me at a.j.hind@soton.ac.uk for more details!

Now booking interviews until the end of December.

Autism Community Research Network at Southampton (ACoRNS)
University of Southampton
Ethical approval granted

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Join tonight with @emergentdivergence.com 18 Nov, 6pm - 7:30pm GMT Recording for ticket holders. Supporting Autistic inpatients and people in recovery Understanding the overlap between burnout, psychosis, and substance use Neuro-Affirming Lived experience events.humanitix.com/autistic-sch...

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Autistic, Schizophrenic, And In Drug And Alcohol Recovery

Join David Gray-Hammond,Autistic, Schizophrenic, and in long-term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction,for a insight into recovery and being an inpatient.

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Amanda Hind @amandahindautism.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

School experiences of Black and Black mixed heritage autistic women and girls: participants wanted for my PhD research Please get in touch if you are: 📷 a Black* autistic woman 📷 parent / carer of a Black autistic daughter 📷 a teacher who has taught at least one Black autistic girl (*or Black mixed)

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Amanda Hind @amandahindautism.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

I am excited to announce that I am starting recruitment for my first PhD study, exploring the school experiences of Black and Black mixed heritage autistic women and girls (in the UK). Please see the attached poster for more details.

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Amanda Hind @amandahindautism.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

I will be speaking at 2pm on Friday, at the Business Design Centre in London. Very excited to be back at the revamped Autism & ADHD Show! My talk is about supporting autistic students who are struggling to engage. More info about the event here: autismadhdshow.co.uk/london/

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Amanda Hind @amandahindautism.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Catch me and some other fabulous autistic people in a show about autism on Channel 5 on Tuesday 8th April at 7pm. (I can only find the official reel in other social media places, such as: www.facebook.com/share/r/1ETU...) I’m looking forward to seeing the finished programme 😊

A picture of me in a studio, being filmed with a professional video camera, with a bright light shining towards the interviewer who is off-camera

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Amanda Hind @amandahindautism.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

You’ll no doubt see lots of posts today and over the next few days with things like “New Year, new me”. Messages from well-intentioned people (and organisations), that can motivate some, but make others of us feel like we need to change. That’s not always necessary. 1/3

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Amanda Hind @amandahindautism.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

My first post on Bluesky! Wishing everyone a good Christmas break, whatever that may look like for you. I hope it is restful and not stressful, and you (and your families) are doing things you like, whether that be a family get together, or quiet time at home, relaxing. 1/2

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Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
It has been fantastic meeting and working with so many of you this year, talks or training, through tutoring and mentoring, and in consultancy work.
Thank you for your support in 2024.
See you in 2025!
Amanda

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