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Lucinda @loverofwhimsy.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

@kieranrose.bsky.social thank you for this brilliant article which resonates so much.

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Isabelle Finn-Kelcey @isabellefk.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Worth remembering: “SEND is a construct. It’s a convenient fiction. And it’s a neatly-boxed label designed to solve a problem the education system created, and refuses to take responsibility for.” TY @kieranrose.bsky.social theautisticadvocate.com/there-is-no-...

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There is no such thing as SEND - The Autistic Advocate

In this article Kieran Rose looks at why there is no such thing as SEND in UK Education and addresses the harm casued by SEND narratives.

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Isabelle Finn-Kelcey @isabellefk.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

“SEND is not a framework for inclusion, but an administrative construct created to manage difference without requiring the education system itself to change” - @kieranrose.bsky.social 🙏

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Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

www.autismcentral.org.uk/news/blog-wo... NEW BLOG with @kieranrose.bsky.social

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Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · 28/11/2025

Facts. I dare say more should know about #DrDamianMilton’s #DoubleEmpathy problem especially those working in #education @kieranrose.bsky.social explains it well Here - youtu.be/qpXwYD9bGyU?...

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An introduction to the double empathy problem

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Kieran Rose (The Autistic Advocate) @kieranrose.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Jade Farrington and I have published a new piece exploring #Autisticmasking and what 'unmasking' safely actually involves. It brings together research, context and practical reflections often missing from mainstream discussions. jadefarrington.substack.com/p/delving-in...

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Delving into the Complexity of Unmasking Safely

Based on the webinar by Jade Farrington & Kieran Rose, The Autistic Advocate

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Pebble Autism @pebbleautism.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Still thinking about the huge list of stigmatising labels that are often applied to autistic children & YP that @kieranrose.bsky.social shared this morning at the Nurturing ND conf. Now @jodieclarke.bsky.social talking about the huge shame carried by autistic kids. Is it any wonder?

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Pebble Autism @pebbleautism.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Enjoying a really stimulating workshop with @kieranrose.bsky.social at the Nurture Programme’s Nurturing Neurodivergence Conference ‘25: Neurodivergence & Trauma. Asking stimulating questions about how we create islands of safety for autistic people

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Pebble Autism @pebbleautism.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Chris and Sue are the humans behind Pebble Autism. We like to keep things small and friendly. If you’d like to know more about what we do please check out our website www.pebbleautism.co.uk or email us at hello@pebbleautism.co.uk

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 08/10/2025

Neurodiversity-Lite is a diluted, performative version of #Neurodiversity —using its language without its substance; followed & practiced by those who wield its concepts superficially, without understanding them or why they matter. By @kieranrose.bsky.social: theautisticadvocate.com/the-danger-o...

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The Danger of Misunderstanding Neuro-Affirming Practice - The Autistic Advocate

In this balanced and reflective article Kieran Rose discusses the dangers of misunderstanding neuro-affirming practice.

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Kieran Rose (The Autistic Advocate) @kieranrose.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

A beautiful, stunningly crafted and informative piece of writing (not just saying that because my work is mentioned in it)

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Zoe Connor dietitian/researcher (she/hers) @zoeconnorrd.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

This insightful post by @kieranrose.bsky.social is essential reading for anyone involved in supporting/researching eating or ARFID in autistic folk theautisticadvocate.com/reclaiming-a.... A reminder to challenge your own assumptions/values/biases + remain curious as to how others experience food.

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Reclaiming Autistic Food Identity: Feeding Shame and Swallowing Stigma - The Autistic Advocate

In this article Kieran Rose discusses reclaiming Autistic food identity and how Autistic people are so often shamed for the way they eat.

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Kieran Rose (The Autistic Advocate) @kieranrose.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

1/4 For several years I have been providing supervision to a number of professionals from a variety of fields including Psychiatrists, Psychologists, MH Therapists, OTs, SLTS, & Education practitioners I've now opened up a limited number of new slots for professionals who feel they might benefit

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ICARS - International Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion @againstrestraint.com · 02/06/2025

🧵What Counts as "Reasonable Force" in England's Schools? This English school’s behaviour policy admits there’s no legal definition of “reasonable force” as we have cited over and over. Yet staff are expected to know when and how to use it in what would constitute a “serious incident.”

A screenshot of a English school policy document titled "THE USE OF REASONABLE FORCE DURING A SERIOUS INCIDENT." The policy states that there is no legal definition of reasonable force, making it difficult to specify when and how much force may be used. It emphasizes that use of force should be a last resort, using only the minimum necessary. The stated priority is the safety of pupils and staff, and all incidents must be logged in the SIMS system. The page number "11" appears at the bottom.

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starinstitute.bsky.social @starinstitute.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

The wait is over—Sensory Overload is officially available on #Hulu! This powerful documentary shifts the narrative on #neurodivergence and #sensory sensitivities, proving that these aren’t deficiencies—they’re just differences. www.hulu.com/movie/507a3f...

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Sensory Overload

Paid Content by Sensodyne. In a world that views neurodivergence as negative, and sensory sensitivities as strange, the groundbreaking documentary Sensory Overload profiles a collection of extraordina...

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exteacher 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @exteacher.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

@kieranrose.bsky.social I had my LSP meeting at uni yesterday and when she found out my PhD was autism based she told me she’d just done one of your courses that she found really helpful. And you could tell by the way she spoke to me and what she offered. So Thankyou 😁

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AIM Rainbow @aim-rainbow.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

This really is a fabulous list by @kieranrose.bsky.social #Autistic #Books #AutisticCulture #AutisticCommunity

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Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · 04/03/2025

Here’s another great blog post from @kieranrose.bsky.social Yeah, it’s a day of sharing great articles especially by Kieran .. 😊 “ #Asperger syndrome - what’s in a name ..” theautisticadvocate.com/aspergers-sy...

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Difference between Autism and Aspergers

What Is the difference between Autism and Aspergers? Let's look at 'Asperger's Syndrome' and how it fits in the current Autism narrative.

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ICARS - International Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion @againstrestraint.com · 04/03/2025

🌍💡 Today is National Assistive Technology Awareness Day 2025! Assistive technology empowers disabled individuals by breaking down barriers to communication, education, and independence. From AAC devices to mobility aids, these innovations are essential in creating a more equitable world

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ICARS - International Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion @againstrestraint.com · 01/03/2025

📢 ICARS Team Announcement! 🚨 We’re thrilled to welcome Kieran Rose as our Autistic Rights, Identity & Research Lead! 🎉 A respected advocate, researcher, and author, Kieran has been a longtime ICARS consultant, bringing vital insights into the autistic experience. Join us in welcoming him! 💪✨

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AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

All authors in this important paper contributed variously to #NATPMentalHealth @elainemcgreevy.bsky.social @aquinnunbroken.bsky.social Roslyn Law @drmbothapsych.bsky.social Mairi Evans @kieranrose.bsky.social @drruthmoyse.bsky.social Tiegan Boyans Maciej Matejko & @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

This video gives the perspective of an autistic person's experience with mental health services. Too often there is a cycle of restrictive practices, misunderstanding, distress, then repeat. #NATPmentalhealth docs.google.com/file/d/1J63-...

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NATP Launch - Alexis.mp4

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Hope for practice that improves outcomes for all is stronger when programmes like NATP upskill staff to understand autism, ethnicity and culture. It is particularly important to understand the impact of standardised language in autism. #NATPmentalhealth

repeated full days of training on autism, ethnicity and culture
● include speakers from different ethnic backgrounds
● attention to the narratives of ppl from global majority in relation to ND
● open to dialogue and challenge status quo was evident in every session
● safe and reflective spaces for all to learn
● intersectionality is not just one module- its threads run consistently
throughout all modules of the curriculum with vignettes, examples etc
● the National Autism Trainer Programme team has repeatedly supported
clinicians on how this can be done in your service by suggesting:
■ special interest groups in intersectionality and autism
■ audits for anti-oppressive practice
■ attention to narratives and mindsets of change more broadly

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

We know that many people's stories have been marginalised. Therefore intersectionality must be at the heart of #NATPmentalhealth Understanding neurodivergence beyond a northern white paradigm can support a service culture that serves all.

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Now Warda Farah @wardasworld.bsky.social from Language Waves will talk about: Social justice and anti-oppressive practice #NATPmentalhealth Clinicians, educators, support workers, community members must ask where the narrative around neurodiversity comes from:

As #NATPmentalhealth clinicians, educators, support workers, community members we must ask
Where is the narrative around neurodiversity constructed from?
Who is constructing the narrative?
Who has been overlooked and erased?

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Most of the services available for older people are not appropriate for autistic people, or they are not designed with them in mind. So autistic elders of different genders and ethnicities have been included to create content, training and post-training Refreshers #NATPmentalhealth

● Autistic wellbeing
● Trauma informed care and relational safety
● Victimisation
● Health Anxieties
● Experience of burnout, low mood as well as autistic joy!
● Menopause
● Masking, religion and ethnicity
● Loss, Grief, Bereavement
● Moral Injury at workplace

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Need more? www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbNS... Kieran here speaks about the co-produced nature of the Programme. #NATPmentalhealth

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Kieran Rose on co-production of the National Autism Trainer Programme

YouTube video by Anna Freud

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Need help to take the first steps? This paper looks at an experience-centred approach to change. McGreevy et al (full text PDF): dspace.stir.ac.uk/retrieve/0a1... #NATPmentalhealth

Why does promoting experience sensitive adaptations in therapy plans matter?

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Now we will hear from Kieran Rose , Researchers and Trainer, The Autistic Advocate @kieranrose.bsky.social Promoting an experience-sensitive approach #NATPmentalhealth Kieran summarises how NATP addresses 115 years of exclusion:

Unique opportunity
● Intersectional foundations
● Progressive experience driven framework
● Informed by cutting edge research and practice
● Led by and Co-produced *truly* with Autistic people and allies working on
cutting edge research and practice and invested in contemporary narratives
● Delivered by Autistic people and allies invested in contemporary narratives
● Driven by a narrative of informed change
● Creates the opportunity to challenge and be challenged by reflective practice

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

You can explore more here: Intersectionality and autism #NATPmentalhealth: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3weP...

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Venessa Swaby and Ann Memmott on Intersectionality and Autism

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Our first session is with Olivia Brown, @BlackAutistics,a National Autism Trainer Programme Trainer Expert by Experience (EbE) This was a deeply personal role, her first employment since receiving an autism diagnosis. #NATPmentalhealth

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

In this video, Eamon McCrory outlines this train-the-trainer model #NATPmentalhealth Ensuring people with autism receive the mental health care they deserve. Authentic co-production has provided the foundation of this programme, shaping the curriculum. docs.google.com/file/d/1bk30...

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Eamon NATP.mp4

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

National Autism Trainer Programme (NATP) Closing Conference 19 February 2025, 1230-1535 #NATPmentalhealth In 2022, Anna Freud and AT-Autism joined forces to develop and deliver a ground-breaking autism trainer programme, commissioned by NHS England. Follow along to find out what we learned. 🧵

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Kieran Rose (The Autistic Advocate) @kieranrose.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Delightedith to be at the #AnnaFreud with AT-Autism at the celebration of the culmination of the National Autism Trainer Project. Very happy to see some familiar faces and not recognising them in person, apologies to anyone I ignore and/or look at blankly 😂 #natpmentalhealth #NHS #Autism #Autistic

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Gillian Kearns 🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇪 @jonkskearns.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

University of Galway are looking for research participants on Autistic Burnout - it's important that Autistic people are aware of the language used (deficit, medical model etc) & that they are part of the GEMMA project (see here for why this is an issue - www.universityofgalway.ie/ilas/centres...)

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Irish Centre for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Research - University of Galway

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Elaine McGreevy she/her @elainemcgreevy.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Neuroshambles in conversation with @kieranrose.bsky.social made me LOL a few times. Lovely, authentic chat honouring and navigating neurodivergent conversation styles, autistic communication, situational nonspeaking in neurodivergent families. 🥰 & much more, www.neuroshambles.com/e/conversati...

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Conversation | Kieran Rose | Neuroshambles

Mark chats to the inspirational Kieran Rose. As well as being autistic/ADHD himself, Kieran has three autistic/ADHD children (11, 14 and 15) as well as an autistic wife. Kieran is an author, academic,...

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Alex Newson, PhD (she/her) @alexnewson.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Totally agree! My team and I are currently working on a participatory research study exploring Autistic educators experiences with Autistic burnout and flourishing. Team includes @jduke4.bsky.social @kieranrose.bsky.social @vvanuitert.bsky.social and others!

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Autistic Masking is discussed in all our Discovery Programme workshops for Autistic adults. Summary below created by our programme lead @gemkennedy.bsky.social Great read: Autistic Masking: Understanding Identity Management & the Role of Stigma by A Pearson & @kieranrose.bsky.social (link below)

Text based poster reads: Finding Out About:
Masking
In Our Autistic Adult Discovery Programme

Masking - Key Reminders:

"A psychological safety mechanism made up of complex layers of
physical, emotional and social actions which an Autistic person is driven
to use to self-protect and project an acceptable version of who they are."
- Kieran Rose

Everyone masks, especially those from marginalised identities

For an Autistic person it can be draining, traumatic and lead to
Autistic burnout

Possible effects of masking - burnout, self-medication, dissociation,
fawning, people pleasing

Unmasking - not necessarily the ultimate goal!
Credit: Gem Kennedy
Discovery Programme Lead

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Sonya Coakley-Hanan @hanansonya.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Very useful and thought provoking conference held by the incredible Springhallow Special School in Ealing today.The keynote speaker @kieranrose.bsky.social was inspiring & made me question my biases &…well..everything really! The Cyber security bit was great too. Now it’s half term baby!!!

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Ann Memmott @annmemmott.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

*This is often called 'masking' or 'camouflaging'. I would strongly recommend the book by Amy Pearson & Kieran Rose www.whsmith.co.uk/Product/Amy-... for a good look at what it is, and what the impact is on us being expected to do this, all our lives. Devastating results for many.

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Autistic Masking : Understanding identity management and the role of stigma

Masking is a form of identity management involving consciously or unconsciously suppressing aspects of identity and action.Often seen in socially marginalised groups, it is found to ...

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Ann Memmott @annmemmott.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

"But I don't need to know how your brain works". A common comment, when autistic people talk about the need to explain that we're autistic. Mmm. Let's explain a bit of everyday life. Thread. I am invited into a meeting with e.g. 7 people whose brains function in 'typical' ways/

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Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · 25/11/2024

Have a look at @kieranrose.bsky.social They do amazing work educating about the Autistic experience Check out their website

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