So often we link wellness to adjectives of positivity. The smiley-face emojis, the sun on the cloud-to-rainbow chart, the inspirational goal...

That a smile means 'happy' and a down-turned mouth means feeling 'upset' would seem on the face of things to be undeniable and objective tru...

After years of traumatic experiences for my Autistic teen at physical schools, mainstream and specialist, and for us as a family, we have ...

Organisations that profess to represent a given community must at all costs work to include all voices within that community. Mattering is a...

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Autistic researcher with too many interests and no real intention of narrowing it down. Mostly AAC research at the moment. Sometimes a math teacher. Not speaking on behalf of any companies/organizat...

All about the “Ways of Being, Knowing and Doing: An Anthology for Neurodivergent Practice” project I was honoured to be asked by Kim Mears and Lisa Chapman to have my work featuredin a new ebook they ...

Last week, I had the chance to present to the Northwest Augmentative Communication Society, as part of a panel of nonspeaking people who communicate by typing and spelling. It is my goal to bridge …

18 NGOs demand UK Government ensure Gaza cessation of hostilities leads to justice and accountability.

Repetitive, self-stimulatory behaviors (“stimming”) are a hallmark characteristic of autism. Stimming is thought to aid in self-regulation, but autistic perspec...

Euro-Med Monitor has received information that Dr. Abu Safiya’s health has deteriorated due to the torture he endured during his detention

I feel fortunate and grateful to have had plenty of time for ‘just’ being over the last couple of weeks. Getting up when I’m ready rather than when the alarm wakes me. Enjoying time with family and…

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762 signatures are still needed! Israel Must Free Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya

This unique, collaborative book, featuring contributions from autistic and non-autistic experts, presents cutting-edge thinking on mental health and service transformation in relation to autistic chil...

One of the most helpful things I know about my son J is that he is a gestalt language processor (GLP).

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A resource created by Lisa Chapman (Speech and Language Therapist) This resource combines the ideas and thinking of several authors with a singular focus; t ...

27 Dec 2024 - We are appealing to all humanitarian organisations and/or individuals to join us in amplifying our demands to save Kamal Adwan Hospital and Dr Hussam Abu Safiya. This needs your attentio...

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Gaza’s Health Ministry calls on international community to stop Israel’s destruction after troops torch hospital.

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