Reposted by Gina RipponSpecial Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Over 70 organisations call on Prime Minister to put children's rights at the heart of Government. SNJ supports this 100% crae.org.uk/news/over-70... 153
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Snark attacks can be found elsewhere. Was avoiding possible editorial concern about my references to the presenter's obvious ignorance about brain imaging( although I used that well-known phrase "*****"😗. 010
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 22/08/2026This is a sensitive counterpoint to much recent comment. ANd from one who clearly knows! Uta Frith Would Have Diagnosed Me With Asperger’s. Now She’s Not So Sure. open.substack.com/pub/holdenth...open.substack.comUta Frith Would Have Diagnosed Me With Asperger’s. Now She’s Not So Sure.Dispatch from her home in Harrow-on-the-Hill, London 011
Reposted by Gina RipponThe Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 20/08/2026It was often unclear what the myth of ‘The Great ADHD Myth?’ was meant to be other than the ones the filmmakers themselves made up. Our expert review pod with @thepublicturner.bsky.social, @ginarippon.bsky.social, Camilla Pang, @drdeanburnett.bsky.social & @robinindooroutdoor.bsky.social is out now 22718
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Thank you, Kate!☺️. What a wasted opportunity🤦🏻. Not to mention the ethical issues and the overall irresponsibility 😡 074
Reposted by Gina RipponThe Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 19/08/2026Recording our podcast review right now of the ADHD 'documentary' that aired on Channel 4 last night. @robinince.bsky.social is joined by @ginarippon.bsky.social, @thepublicturner.bsky.social & Camilla Pang. @drdeanburnett.bsky.social will be joining via pre-record in the final podcast. Out tomorrow 4368
Reposted by Gina RipponThe Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 14/08/2026We gathered a panel of experts to talk about the upcoming Channel 4 documentary on ADHD and the damage already done just by its press release alone. With @robinince.bsky.social, @drdeanburnett.bsky.social, @ginarippon.bsky.social & Sarah Turner. Full episode on The Incomplete Shambles Podcast 13621
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 10/08/2026The Cosmic Shambles Network’s Substack thecosmicshamblesnetwork.substack.com?utm_source=n...thecosmicshamblesnetwork.substack.comThe Cosmic Shambles Network’s Substack | SubstackIndie creators of content for the curious. Exploring where Science, Comedy, Books, Music and Art meet. Click to read The Cosmic Shambles Network’s Substack, a Substack publication with thousands of su... 010
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Open this and follow the thread - what a great event it is going to be! 020
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 14/05/2026If any of you are in or around Rugby next Thursday (May 28th), I'm talking about the background to The Lost Girls. It would be great to see real people - podcasts are all very well...! And you can get a signed copy of the book 😊. huntsbookshop.com/collections/...huntsbookshop.comThe Lost Girls of Autism: A Talk by Gina RipponThe Lost Girls of Autism: A Talk by Gina RipponThursday 28th May Venue TBC 19:00-20:30 (doors open 18:30) Join acclaimed neuroscientist and author Gina Rippon for a thought-provoking discussion of her... 010
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 07/02/2026🧪At last, some great data to support the story of autistic women's diagnostic invisibility! Time trends in the male to female ratio for autism incidence: population based, prospectively collected, birth cohort study www.bmj.com/content/392/...bmj.comTime trends in the male to female ratio for autism incidence: population based, prospectively collected, birth cohort studyObjectives To examine changes in the male to female ratio in diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) over a 35 year period, providing temporal trends in diagnosis (incidence rate), the male to fem... 01810
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Live in London on Mon.16th (online too). Airing the new paperback! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-wom... 020
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Paperback out next week😀. Thanks to all @Pan MacMillan for making it happen 🥂 080
Reposted by Gina RipponGenderSci Lab @genderscilab.bsky.social · 28/01/2026As explained in our short video, we found that these algorithms risk perpetuating “crude ontologies of sex and gender that undermine both scientific validity and health justice” (p. 1). www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TqL...youtube.comAlgorithmic futures for women’s health?YouTube video by GenderSci Lab 11511
Reposted by Gina RipponGenderSci Lab @genderscilab.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Does women’s health need sex-specific algorithms? In a paper just out in Big Data & Society (bigdatasoc.bsky.social) we at the GenderSci Lab warn against the growing use of so-called “pink” and “blue” algorithms, arguing that they risk embedding biological sex essentialist assumptions into medicine.tinyurl.comSage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 23717
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 28/01/2026I had a great time making this 2-part podcast. Hopefully you'll find it interesting ☺️ www.hidden20.org/podcast/gina...hidden20.orgE96: Gina Rippon — The Hidden 20% 010
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Out and about again! You could be among the first to see the new paperback version. Hope to see you. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-wom...eventbrite.co.ukAutism & Women: The Untold Story of Women on The SpectrumUncover why female autism has been overlooked for decades with neuroscientist Gina Rippon. Followed by Q&A. 000
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 09/01/2026This just arrived in the post and cheered up a gloomy day! Thank you again to the British Psychology Society for the honour and to all those who made this book possible. 040
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 31/12/2025Really pleased to take part in Stompcast, an innovative wide-ranging podcast about mental health issues. shows.acast.com/stompcast/ep... via @acastshows.acast.comPt 1: Are More People Autistic Nowadays? | Professor Gina Rippon | Stompcast 020
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 20/12/2025Thank you - I was way out of my comfort zone! Here you go with the sprouts image! 231
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 18/12/2025If you might be interested in The Neuroscience of Brussels Sprouts then I'll tell you all about it tomorrow. www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/nin... There's a collection for the Euston Foodbank as well (perhaps not sprouts).kingsplace.co.ukNine Lessons and Carols for Curious People • What's On • Kings PlaceReturning for three nights of the legendary and unique blend of science, comedy, music and mayhem, plus the now traditional family matinee, expect anything and everything from physics to folk, maths t... 000
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 12/12/2025What an honour😊☺️! With many thanks to all involved, especially the 'lost girls' themselves. 030
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 19/10/2025Thank you and the audience for great questions. And thank you to Wells organisers for a great festival. 040
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Out and about next weekend: Sidmouth Science Festival on Friday: www.sidmouthsciencefestival.org/events/the-l... Wells Festival of Literature on Saturday: wellsfestivalofliterature.org.uk/events/2025-... New Scientist Live on Sunday: live.newscientist.com/speakers/gin... Hope to see some of you !sidmouthsciencefestival.orgThe Lost Girls of Autism – Sidmouth Science Festival 020
Reposted by Gina RipponRobin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 03/10/2025It is always a joy to talk with Gina Rippon and Camilla Pang 14310
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 01/10/2025🧪 Interesting differences between early and late diagnoses 🤔. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...theguardian.comAutism should not be seen as single condition with one cause, say scientistsThose diagnosed as small children typically have distinct genetic profile from those diagnosed later, study finds 1137
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Thank you @katebarker.bsky.social . There was a section on the inaccurately negative impression of autism and autistic people that is part of this whole sorry saga. Got lost in the editing but important not to lose sight of it in the conversation 🤔😗 152
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Read this and weep! www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...dailymail.co.ukTrump drops autism bombshell as he vows to rip up vaccine schedulePresident Donald Trump has claimed in a bombshell announcement to have solved America's autism 'epidemic,' with a common pain reliever to blame. 120
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Important message in the light of today’s statements from the White House. www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/n...autism.org.ukStatement on President Trump and RFK Jrs comments on autismWe are disgusted with the continued fake news and offensive statements coming from President Donald Trump and his Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. We stand in solidarity with autistic people an... 020
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 12/09/2025On Monday Sept. 15th, MPs will be debating a petition about SEND provison for children. This is REALLY important - follow if you can. committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...committees.parliament.ukMPs will debate a petition relating to assessments and support for children with SEND - Committees - UK ParliamentOn Monday 15 September, MPs will debate a petition relating to assessments and support for children with SEND. 031
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 09/09/2025Hope to see lots of you😀. Currently stranded in Widnes (or perhaps Macclesfield) courtesy of various train lines. But I WILL get there🤞 020
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 03/09/2025British Science Festival 2025 (Liverpool): britishsciencefestival.org Gina Rippon in Conversation with Professor Liz Pellicano about her book ‘The Lost Girls of Autism’ , Wednesday September 10th@ 15.00-16.00britishsciencefestival.orgBritish Science Festival | homepageThe British Science Festival is one of Europe’s longest-running science festivals, hosted at a new location each year. The Festival provides a platform for … 070
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 29/08/2025“The government must provide urgent funding for diagnosis services and make sure autistic people and families get the support they need when they need it.” www.theguardian.com/society/2025...theguardian.comOlder autistic people need more help after years of misdiagnosis, review findsResearch estimates 90% of Britons over 50 with autism aren’t getting right treatment and face added difficulties 040
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 28/08/2025Jeremy Hunt needs to read Carrie Grant's great piece on the cost of NOT supporting SEND children (www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...). www.theguardian.com/education/20...theguardian.comSupporting kids with Send is expensive. But the cost of not doing so is far greater | Carrie GrantEducation, health and care plans have been invaluable for my children. Hints they could be scrapped fill me with fear, says TV presenter Carrie Grant 010
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 25/08/2025The Diagnosis Delusion: an edited version of a debate @ HowThe LightGetsIn Festival in May www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeKw...youtube.comWhy our understanding of mental disorders is flawed | Gina Rippon and Alastair SanthouseYouTube video by The Institute of Art and Ideas 041
Reposted by Gina RipponKatharine O'Moore-Klopf, ELS @kokedit.bsky.social · 22/08/2025This is important new #research on the danger to #truth in #science when #journals don’t remove papers found to be #scientifically #faulty. 093
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...nytimes.comOpinion | The Playbook Used to ‘Prove’ Vaccines Cause Autism (Gift Article)Data can easily be manipulated to show causation that doesn’t exist. 011
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 19/08/2025🧪 This is SUCH an important read - not only for the topic itself but for its brilliant revelations of how a scientific story can be manipulated.The Playbook Used to ‘Prove’ Vaccines Cause Autism www.nytimes.com/interactive/...nytimes.comOpinion | The Playbook Used to ‘Prove’ Vaccines Cause AutismData can easily be manipulated to show causation that doesn’t exist. 096
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 14/08/2025Here’s a ‘long read’ version of my recent Guardian article. x.com/psychmag/sta...x.com 010
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 11/08/2025I think she embodied the term “inspirational” on so many fronts. RIP, Steve. Dame Stephanie Shirley obituary 020
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Well, well, well😯 . The Telegraph picks up the baton.... 😀👏 www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne...telegraph.co.ukThe truth behind the autism curveA condition that was once considered rare suddenly seems common. Are people more likely to be autistic today or is this overdiagnosis? 020
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 27/07/2025Great post by Great blog post about The Age of Diagnosis from Ciara Lee @Women_inNeuro Echoing concerns raised elsewhere! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...linkedin.comThis is such a brilliant post! | Gina RipponThis is such a brilliant post! Gathering more pushback against the ‘overdiagnosis’ claims. Add this as well 🙋♀️https://lnkd.in/eUhYXY9D 000
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 25/07/2025Something to listen to when you're stuck in traffic? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...podcasts.apple.comWhat’s Up With Catalight!Education Podcast · Updated Monthly · Catalight is changing how the world supports people with autism along with other intellectual and developmental disabilities. We’re building a more equitable futu... 010
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Off to the Latitude Festival at the weekend 😍. Hope to see you there! www.latitudefestival.com/artists/weir...latitudefestival.comArtist | Weirdly Normal: The Science of Neurodiversity Featuring Dr Gina Rippon, Dr Camilla Pang and Robin InceWeirdly Normal: The Science of Neurodiversity Featuring Dr Gina Rippon, Dr Camilla Pang and Robin Ince 010
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 22/07/2025Oops! Why the antagonism over the rise in autism diagnoses? It’s actually good news | Gina Rippon www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comWhy the antagonism over the rise in autism diagnoses? It’s actually good news | Gina RipponA ninefold increase is the result of huge advances in our understanding – and brings the hope of fulfilling lives to many more people, says author Gina Rippon 121
Gina Rippon @ginarippon.bsky.social · 22/07/2025So incensed by the recent toxic narrative around mental health diagnoses (‘the sick note from life’ brigade) that I had to put my head above the parapet! Thanks to the Guardian for giving me voice 👍🏻 Why the antagonism over the rise in autism diagnoses? It’s actually good news | Gina Rippon 120