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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 30/04/2026

We oppose the label #ProfoundAutism not because we deny high support autistics exist—our own sons require 1:1 care—but because those behind the category flog dodgy criteria like IQ & self-harm—without understanding why those measures are flawed for autistics. thinkingautismguide.com/2025/04/crea...

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A "Profound Autism" Category Is Segregation—Not Progress

RFK Jr. went full "useless eaters" on autistics—& Profound Autism parents are thrilled. Here's why "profound autism" is harmful, not helpful.

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Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre (SMRC) @salvesenresearch.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Today we are showcasing a podcast episode from The Cool Cat Teacher Talk Podcast featuring former SMRC Director, @suereviews.bsky.social 🎉 This episode explored topics such as the double empathy problem, the importance of quiet spaces, and monotropism. www.coolcatteacher.com/neurodiverse...

Text: The Beautiful Nuance of Neurodiversity in the Classroom. Vicki Davis sits down with Vanessa Castaneda Gill and Professor Sue Fletcher-Watson to explore what teachers can do to support their students in the classroom. This podcast explores the double empathy problem, the importance of quiet spaces, monotropism and how designing learning spaces for the edges benefits all students. This episode also offers practical strategies educators can implement right away into their practice. QR code is centred underneath the text.

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 10/02/2026

Did you know that most self-identifying autistic adults actually want a diagnosis? Diagnosis barriers(financial, waitlists, outdated criteria, diagnosis deserts) are the real issue. Yet another reason why scoffing at self-diagnosed autistic is an a**hole move. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Identifying as Autistic Without a Formal Diagnosis: Who Self-Identifies as Autistic and Why? - Isaac L. Ahuvia, Emine Gurbuz, Josephine Cuda, Steven K. Kapp, Abigail Houck, Jacquelyn A. Gates, Jessica...

Background: Adults increasingly self-identify as autistic without a formal diagnosis, yet little research has systematically investigated (a) the unique charact...

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Jessica Hinson-Williams, PhD @jhinsonwilliams.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

I'm fairly used to transcription software mangling Section 504 or IDEA, but today's erroneous transcription of the "child-find" requirement as the child *finance* requirement is a gem. Can't start investing too early! (Unless you receive disability benefits, and the government caps your savings...)

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 21/06/2025

Dear Autism Researchers: It is 2025. Don't use "Burden" in the titles of your autism articles unless you INTEND to be a jerk. #AutismResearch #Autism #neurodiversity

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Kristen Bottema-Beutel @kbottemabeutel.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Curious about how autism intervention researchers define and measure "problem behavior"? We examined 102 intervention studies with young autistic children and found that only 1/3 of studies give a reason for targeting the behavior they aim to reduce, 1/4 acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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<em>Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry</em> | ACAMH Pediatric Journal | Wiley Online Library

Background Some autistic children exhibit behavior that caregivers, clinicians, and researchers consider problematic. However, there is little consensus about the types of behaviors that should be t...

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Jessica Hinson-Williams, PhD @jhinsonwilliams.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I'm an autistic researcher looking for autistic pre-service teachers to participate in my dissertation research! 📣 If you're an autistic undergrad/grad student in a teacher ed program, I'd love to talk to you - see below for more info and email me at hinsonwi@bc.edu #autism #autistic #neurodiversity

Research participants needed! Are you an autistic college student studying education? I'm an autistic researcher seeking participants for a study about the experiences of autistic students in teacher education programs. What's involved? Completing at least two 90 minute interviews through your preferred communication method. Attending at least one virtual focus group with other autistic pre-service teachers. Completing a brief demographic survey. All interviews and focus groups will be conducted flexibly based on your communication preferences and needs. Who can participate? You may be eligible if you: are a college student (undergrad or grad) enrolled in a teacher education program. If you're completed or are currently enrolled in a field experience (ex. pre-prac, practicum). You identify as autistic (formally diagnosed or self-identified). Are 18 or older. Additional information: Participants will be compensated at $30/hr for their time. Participants with additional marginalized identities, including nonspeaking individuals and AAC users, are especially encouraged to participate. Want more information? Contact Jessica Hinson-Williams at hinsonwi@bc.edu using your college/university email address. This project is supported by a grant from AIR-P and is approved by the Boston College Institutional Review Board (#25.026.01e-1).

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Jessica Hinson-Williams, PhD @jhinsonwilliams.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

A good friend, @orowe.bsky.social, is looking for submissions for an anthology of poems, essays, photos, art (and more?!) by queer alumni of religious schools. Check out gameoverbooks.com/submissions for more info!

Game Over Books: Uncommon Anthology. Art and Writing by Queer Religious School Alumni. We are looking for: poems, essays, photos, art, and more on any topic made by queer religious school alumni. Submissions open 1/10-2/10. Gameoverbooks.com

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Jessica Hinson-Williams, PhD @jhinsonwilliams.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Are you an autistic college student studying to become a teacher? I'm an autistic researcher looking for participants for interviews and focus groups! See the attached poster and email me at hinsonwi@bc.edu! #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic

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Jessica Hinson-Williams, PhD @jhinsonwilliams.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Please know that when you receive an email from me, you are most likely receiving an email from *us*.

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Cassidy Reads @cassidyreads.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Just so we’re clear: 1. Audiobooks count 2. Reading is political 3. The orange man is a piece of 💩 Thanks for stopping by 💃

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Caleb Dume @thacalebdume.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Please buy books and read them. It will matter moving forward.

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

BREAKING: The Biden administration is proposing the abolition of the sub-minimum wage for workers with disabilities. Currently employers can pay workers with disabilities less than $7.25/hr, and bosses report paying as little as 5 cents an hour. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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US Seeks to End Subminimum Wage for Workers With Disabilities

President Joe Biden’s Department of Labor is proposing to abolish below-minimum-wage pay for people with disabilities, targeting a long-controversial program whose fate will now rest with the incoming...

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Jessica Hinson-Williams, PhD @jhinsonwilliams.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

I was not given thumbs so I could “respond to your email.” I was given thumbs so that I can help cats and dogs scratch that itchy spot on their back that they’re struggling to reach.

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Ria Cheyne @riacheyne.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

This. It shouldn't be a guest lecture or a one-off training session or a project; universities need to be resourcing and investing in Neurodiversity Studies, and neurodivergent inclusion, for the long term.

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Dr Jackie Ryan @proudmum95.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Open access Research 101 training is now available. It was created with Autistic adults. Ideally, researchers would use this training for their Autistic collaborators who want more information about research. salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk/our-projects...

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Research 101: Collaborating in Participatory Autism Research

Research 101 is a training course designed by and for autistic people. The purpose of the course is to educate autistic people who are not academics or professional researchers, so they can be more in...

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