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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Bookings are now open for our 8th July Wellbeing Hub webinar (7–8.30pm). Join 19-year-old AuDHD student Harrison Wignall as he shares his journey from childhood overwhelm to university, independent living, and finding his way. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/overwhelm-...

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Overwhelm to Independence: AuDHD Student’s Journey into University Life

A conversation with Harrison, AuDHD student, in which he shares his journey from early childhood overwhelm to transition to university life.

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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

✨ We’re excited to kick off our 2026 Wellbeing Hub webinar series with Mike Karasinski - a neurodivergent mental health nurse and founder of NaDDs, a social group for neurodivergent men and dads 🗓 15 Jan, 7–8.30pm (Teams) 🔗https://bit.ly/4qctFGd

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John Harris @johnharris1969.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Oh, look. A load of coverage about a new government inquiry into "overdiagnosis" that completely blurs autism & mental illness, and ends up leaning into all those tropes about people making it all up.

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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Thrilled that @stephenunwin.bsky.social is speaking at our Dec Wellbeing Hub webinar. He will be discussing themes from his latest book, Beautiful Lives: How We Got Learning Disabilities So Wrong. 📅4th Dec ⏲️7-8.30pm 🛜Online 💷Free Book here: bit.ly/4ihEROI #disabilityhistorymonth

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Stephen Unwin- Beautiful Lives: How We Got Learning Disabilities So Wrong

Our December talk for the Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub is delivered by Stephen Unwin, featuring his recent book.

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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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Stephen Unwin- Beautiful Lives: How We Got Learning Disabilities So Wrong

Our December talk for the Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub is delivered by Stephen Unwin, featuring his recent book.

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JRK @fstopqueen.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Zines, zines, zines. I did a podcast chatting about the #ZELP project, emotional literacy and general #zine stuff. It was fun. I didn't rant *too* much. The accompanying video that the podcaster made it super cool. 🩷 www.linkedin.com/posts/lucind...

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#psychologyintheclassroom | Lucinda Powell

From 1930s sci-fi fan culture to punk rock and riot grrrl movements, zines have a rich history as tools for sharing experiences and ideas. Julie Kane illustrates how zines have evolved into accessible...

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AsIAm - Ireland’s Autism Charity @asiamireland.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Statement from AsIAm in response to Autism misinformation by the US Government.

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AMASE @amase.org.uk · 22/09/2025

Paracetamol (Tylenol) does not cause autism, and it is a source of great dismay that autism researchers and Autistic advocates still have to spend so much time battling misinformation. Research on causes of autism systematically fails to control for the existence and behaviour of Autistic parents.

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Sue Fletcher-Watson @suereviews.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

On Trump, autism and tylenol: A student I was talking to today had it exactly right on this latest White House bullshit claim “It’s at the perfect intersection of hating disabled people and wanting women to be in pain” There’s not only no link, the claim is both ableist and misogynist.

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⭐️ The cabbit of the stars ⭐️ @tommothecabbit.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Autism existed before Tylenol. That’s all you need to know.

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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Yes! Brilliant to hear @drmbothapsych.bsky.social just now on Radio 4. Speaking truth to bullshit about the non-existent link between autism and paracetamol. Thank you, Monique 👊

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 18/09/2025

"I practice self-care by turning off the news periodically, and stepping back from the world. I made the realization that in my fight for justice, I was hurting my own mental health." Autistic academic TC Waisman on self-compassion and resilience, at TPGA: thinkingautismguide.com/2025/09/cher...

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Cherishing Compassion While Autistic and Marginalized

T.C. Waisman, Monique Botha, and Wenn Lawson—three deeply compassionate autistic experts—on navigating the world while autistic.

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Hurrah! We can finally share the animations I have been working on with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social First short film is: Discovering You're Autistic Please do let us know what you think and share if you find valuable! youtu.be/-eDv2omDMko?...

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Discovering You're Autistic

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Joanna Grace PhD @jo3grace.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

TODAY - email kaypcc@outlook.com if you want to come. It's been fully booked for weeks but a group had to cancel late yesterday so we've space and food for you if you want to come!

Text reads: Last minute opportunity to attend: Neurodivergent and Not Attending Thursday 18th 10:30am-2:30pm Lunch included. St Austell Conference Centre

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Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Channel 4 to mark Trump's state visit by dissecting more than 100 of his lies, in what the channel describes as “the longest uninterrupted reel of untruths, falsehoods and distortions ever broadcast on television”.

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Channel 4 to mark Trump’s UK visit with ‘longest uninterrupted reel of untruths’

Broadcaster to dedicate Wednesday night schedule to unpicking US president’s false or misleading statements

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Sue Fletcher-Watson @suereviews.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

So my keynote at #AECongress25 involved a lot of memes to illustrate my points about how to understand and apply the neurodiversity paradigm. The focus is on LIBERATION from OPPRESSIVE systems and beliefs. This will work best, I believe, when we COLLECTIVISE our action. Here we go…

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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Absolutely kick-ass talk from Emmie Fisher on the school experiences of autistic children. Rigorous findings beautifully presented, and a long overdue call to action! #AEC2025

Photo of Emmie delivering her talk on the stage

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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Interesting to note the references to “the autistic community” in the opening addresses from politicians I wonder if they are aware of the reductive connotations of that phrase? It stands in contrast to the emphasis on individuality in Harald Neerland’s speech #AEC2025 #AutismCongress2025

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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

“Inclusion is not a service. It’s a shared responsibility” Opening address from Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality #AEC2025

Norma Foley at the lectern delivering her opening address

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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Excited for Day 1 Please come and say hello at our symposium on neuroinclusive school cultures at 3.30pm in the Merrion room #AEC2025

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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Off to #AEC2025 in Dublin. Looking fwd to meeting old friends & new. You can find me at the these events: ✴️ Thurs 3:30-4.30 Symposium on Fostering Neuroinclusivity in Schools ✴️ Fri 12.30-1.30 Everyday experiences of autistic children in mainstream schools #AutismEuropeCongress2025 #AutismEurope

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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Still time to register for our September Wellbeing Hub webinar. We're pleased to be hosting Jodie Clarke on the evening of the 18th Sept with a talk entitled Understanding Autistic Burnout in Children & Young People Our webinars are free & all are welcome www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jodie-clar...

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Jodie Clarke - Understanding Autistic Burnout in Children and Young People

Our September talk for the Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub is delivered by Jodie Clarke

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Mr D Brian @dbrian2.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Timely and important book that covers/uncovers the difficulties/trauma experienced by families when they are blamed for the illnesses/disabilities of their children. Plenty of coverage of false FII allegations. Parents of children failed by the SEND system will find the content all too familiar.

Understanding Parent Blame edited by Luke Clements and Ana Laura Aiello

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Nathan Keates @keatesresearch.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

The event is hybrid, so you can attend online - even if you come in-person, you can step out and still watch online! If you are online, you will miss out on the refreshments and networking opportunity.

Save the date - Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners
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Book launch - save the date
6th October on site at University of Sunderland’s London Campus and online
Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners.
One of two edited collections of research and stories on neurodivergence throughout lifelong learning.
Info: linktr.ee/NeurodivergentBook2025

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Autism-Europe @autismeurope.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Breaking barriers: The 14th Autism-Europe International Congress will have real-time translation and interpretation in 60 languages (including Irish!). You can read more about accessibility at the AE Congress and secure your tickets here: tinyurl.com/d32x27fy

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Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Delighted to see our new paper Autistic SPACE for Inclusive Education is out in @neurodiversityjrnl.bsky.social just in time for the new school year, with @aoifemunroe.bsky.social, Elaine McGoldrick, Rachel Ferguson & Carina Byrne.

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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Can anyone recommend a good autism stigma measure that has ideally been coproduced with autistic people? #AutRes #AutismResearch

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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

We're delighted to be starting the new academic year by welcoming @jodieclarke.bsky.social to our Wellbeing Hub webinar series Join us on 18th Sept 7-8.30pm for this important discussion - Understanding Autistic Burnout in Children and Young People All welcome www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jodie-clar...

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Jodie Clarke - Understanding Autistic Burnout in Children and Young People

Our September talk for the Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub is delivered by Jodie Clarke

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Dr Claire Planner @claireplanner.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Building on our survey study, we want to interview #autistic adults aged 18+ about dancing at home (kitchen disco anyone?), out socially, or at a dance class 💃🕺 To find out more and take part, email: claire.planner@manchester.ac.uk This study has been designed with autistic project advisors. #dance

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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

A secret DWP report on disabled claimant suicides has finally been released Thank God for Disability News Service and its perseverance in uncovering this suppressed DWP report - otherwise the public would be none the wiser. www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...

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A secret DWP report on disabled claimant suicides has finally been released

Thank God for Disability News Service and its perseverance in uncovering this suppressed DWP report. It exemplifies rigorous journalism.

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JRK @fstopqueen.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Attn: UK based #zine organisers! If you make zines & organise zine events (fairs, workshops, talks, meet ups) & you'd be interested in talking about your experiences of it as part of this study, please do get in touch, would love to include your perspective. #zinefair #zinefest #zineworkshop

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charlie-gunn-pgr.bsky.social @charlie-gunn-pgr.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

A FACT there is not enough support for workplace mental health for neurodiverse employees! I’m seeking participants for study! Are you neurodiverse, between 18-30 and willing to share your workplace mental health experiences! See the attached poster and get intouch with me to find out more!

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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

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Jodie Clarke - Understanding Autistic Burnout in Children and Young People

Our September talk for the Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub is delivered by Jodie Clarke

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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

✨ New(ish!) publication alert ✨ Toward Epistemic Justice: Using a Multimodal Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Methodological Approach in Research With Autistic Children bit.ly/47eT8YO Part of a special IPA issue in @ijqmonline.bsky.social

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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

My remarkable friend @ellychapple.bsky.social in The Times speaking about her family’s horrific experience of wrongful care proceedings “This could happen to anyone & it can happen at speed…with such velocity & force. It’s like a tsunami, you don’t stand a chance” www.thetimes.com/article/720f...

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We demanded help for our sick children. We were accused of abuse

Some of society’s most vulnerable are being torn from their families by officials who claim their parents are fabricating illness

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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Identifying poor practice is a step in the right direction but I think we need to dig deeper Research evidence shows that school staff can have ambivalent or even hostile attitudes towards CYP with SEND and their families We need an attitudinal shift before we can think about a practical shift

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Emma James @emljames.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

📣 New job alert! I'm looking for a 2-year research assistant for a project on word learning from childhood to adulthood. Come and join us in lovely York! Please RT 🙏 @yorkpsychology.bsky.social jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...

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Jobs - The University of York

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Jon Adams @soundcube.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Talk now up on line on the ‘Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub’ YouTube channel 😊

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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) @autisticadvocacy.org · 16/07/2025

Plain Language is really important to ASAN and our community. Learn about what Plain Language is and why it matters in this post! We want to make more of our social media Plain Language. It is important for our posts to be accessible to more people!

Light blue textured background. Large dark blue text reads: Why is Plain Language important? Black text reads: People with disabilities should have equal access to information
You can write about any topic in Plain Language. You can even write about topics that are very technical or complex. All writing should be cognitively accessible or have a cognitively accessible version. But most people write in ways that are not cognitively accessible. They might not understand why Plain Language matters. It is important for more people to write in Plain Language. Plain Language writing is really important for topics that affect disabled people!
Remember: nothing about us, without us!

Light blue textured background. Large dark blue text reads: What does Plain Language look like? Black text reads: These are some of the parts of Plain Language writing:
Have shorter sentences & paragraphs.
Use simpler words.
Define important, complex words.
Use examples to help readers understand ideas.
Avoid info that isn’t important.
Use clear & straightforward language.
Use active voice instead of passive voice. For example, “she called her doctor” instead of “the doctor was called.”

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Nature @nature.com · 15/07/2025

Researchers have been sneaking secret messages into their papers in an effort to trick AI tools into giving them a positive peer-review report Read the full story: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Sonny Hallett @scrappapertiger.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Time to re-share this piece I made a year ago today about neurodiversity and neurodivergence, and why the important distinctions between them is not about grammar/linguistics.

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Philippa Carr @philippacarr.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Doctoral Award winner @wiam.bsky.social presents their research on young people's experiences on health based welfare during COVID-19 @qmip.bsky.social #qmip2025

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Amy Pearson @dramypearson.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Hey All- we are deep in the swing of data collection season for our MSc, and some of the students are looking for autistic/ADHD adults for a study (see poster below). Please share if you can.

Recruitment poster, it says: Durham University is conducting research on how autistic
and ADHD adults perceive emotions in others, and we
need participants!
The experiment should take 1 5 - 2 0 minutes, is conducted
online through questionnaires and watching videos, and
participants will receive £ 5 Amazon voucher for
participating.

To participate email:
clara.m.springman@durham.ac.uk OR
andrew.j.clarkson@durham.ac.uk OR
charlotte.a.field@durham.ac.uk

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