iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by Joe Brooker

Brian Irvine @brianirvine.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

New book for the daily commute. Will post thoughts as I bumble through. Ps @petewharmby.com rocks.

Peat Warmby’s‘s book Different Minds sat on my travel bag

2237

Reposted by Joe Brooker

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

What the Double Empathy Problem Is (and Is Not). Kilgallon E, Botha M, Dwyer P, et al. Autism in Adulthood. 2026;0(0). journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

journals.sagepub.com

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

054

Reposted by Joe Brooker

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

There is no single script for Intensive Interaction; it is relational knowledge, built slowly, held carefully, and grounded in a genuine desire to be with someone rather than to do something to them or to achieve targets. Co-authored with @jo3grace.bsky.social autisticrealms.com/intensive-in...

Infographic titled “Neuro-affirming relational flow of Intensive Interaction to support people with profound and multiple learning disabilities.” A soft-toned infinity loop illustrates a continuous relational process with five steps: 1) Notice – observe with curiosity and respect; 2) Be Present – bring full attention without expectation; 3) Attune – tune into the person’s rhythms, signals, and ways of making meaning; 4) Respond – join in gently and be responsive to expressions and needs; 5) Pause – allow meaning to emerge in its own time. At the centre is a heart labelled “Relationship and Connection.” Surrounding text emphasises noticing small expressions, attuning to the person’s world, pausing to allow connection, and responding through connection rather than a plan. Key principles include: no targets (not about changing behaviour), no hierarchy (every person is equal), and led by the person (their lead, pace, and world). The image ends with the quote: “Intensive Interaction is not only neuro-affirming — it is humanity-affirming.” Dr Joanna Grace and Helen Edgar 2026

22212

Reposted by Joe Brooker

Michelle Dawson @autismcrisis.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

"The Autistic SPACE framework was initially developed to improve health care for autistic people" & is now being promoted as "improving school environments for autistic young people" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... note: the benefits vs harms of Autistic SPACE have not yet been tested

sciencedirect.com

Autistic SPACE: clinician advocacy for improving school environments for autistic young people

033

Reposted by Joe Brooker

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Autistic Children Can and Do Play: Innovative Perspectives on Functional Play by Hecker-Deel & Finke (2025) Includes references to how monotropism may impact play too :) journals.lww.com/topicsinlang...

journals.lww.com

0104

Reposted by Joe Brooker

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Autism isn’t caused by medicine. Claims that paracetamol in pregnancy causes autism are false. We do not need to prevent or cure autism. Autistic people are valuable. Great guidance here from @contactfamilies.bsky.social for anyone who is worried or concerned with the news today.

57535

Reposted by Joe Brooker

The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Me and Monotropism: A unified theory of autism. @fergus.oolong.co.uk – science teacher, writer and 'autist' – on single attention and associated cognition in autism; a theory with a family connection… Now with 2025 update. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

bps.org.uk

Me and Monotropism: A unified theory of autism | BPS

Fergus Murray – science teacher, writer and 'autist' – on single attention and associated cognition in autism; a theory with a family connection… Now with 2025 update.

22617

Reposted by Joe Brooker

Dr Dan O'Hare @edpsydan.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Just a request for TEP followers One of our best ways at edpsy of sharing with your cohorts...is through you! TEP tickets to our festival are only £20 and we'd love to see as many of you there as possible. If you could share this with your groups...amazing 🙏🌟 Tickets: festival.edpsy.org.uk

0118

Joe Brooker @joebrookerep.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

What a joy to be part of such an inspirational, diverse and inclusively minded 3 days at the first LICIE conference! Overjoyed that a quote from one of my participants about addressing the ‘Double Empathy Problem’ was included in the live artwork 🤩 Hats off to everyone involved! #LICIE2025

262

Joe Brooker @joebrookerep.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

I am excited to announce that I will be presenting my MSc research about autistic pupils' strong interests at the LICIE conference at @ucl.ac.uk!

030