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Dr 🫥 @draevans.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Words matter with autism, anxiety & ADHD. When some one is in the pit of despair they don’t need: A clever anecdote A story that shows your suffering A “there there” to patronise A “it’s not that bad” to trivialise the pain Remember it is not your hole, so listen

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ADHD Dude @adhddude.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

I wrote about #ADHD & Education on my Substack. open.substack.com/pub/craigles...

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ADHD & education

It is all about the accommodations and adjustments

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Sarah Johnson (was Dove) @phoenixedsarah.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Today this was discussed in parliament hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025... Despite being assaulted years ago, I’m still waiting compensation. Tomorrow I’ll spend money on more private psychological support for PTSD, as my life has to keep moving forward. @laurensullivanmp.bsky.social

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Criminal Injuries Compensation - Hansard - UK Parliament

Hansard record of the item : 'Criminal Injuries Compensation' on Tuesday 29 April 2025.

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

NEW POST: Empty spaces & unwanted freedom: The end of caring. @catrionamoore.bsky.social wrote in March of the death of her daughter, Amy, who had #RettSyndrome. Today, she explains the aftermath of loss when your life has been structured around their care www.specialneedsjungle.com/e...

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

I know 'what I wanted' is not a great measure of anything but I think it's fair to say that many Labour voters wanted a government that held strong to its values, stood up for the vulnerable in society, acted against bigotry and took a progressive approach. We currently have none of the above. 😔

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Dr Jo Science @drjoscience.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Love this! “The most effective way to do it, is to do it” 🙌 🙌 🙌 We’ve got this! #WomenEdWednesday

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SEND Warrior Mum making a difference! ( same as Twitter!) @sendwarriormum.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

7 out of 10 disabled workers failed by employers An astounding, 66% of managers citing the cost of workplace adjustments as a deterrent to hiring disabled individuals, and 24% of employers being less likely to hire someone with a disability. 😳🤯👇 disabilityhorizons.com/2024/12/7-ou...

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7 out of 10 disabled workers failed by employers

Updated insights into the challenges faced by disabled workers in the UK, recent statistics and ongoing efforts to improve workplace inclusivity.

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SEND Warrior Mum making a difference! ( same as Twitter!) @sendwarriormum.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

A story all too familiar, no school, no Social (don’t) Care input, no support and a parent unable to work, yet our government wants to push us all back into work… HOW? ‘I have no support to care for my disabled son - the SEND system is broken' inews.co.uk/news/health/...

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'I have no support to care for my disabled son - the SEND system is broken'

Leanne Gregory has been unable to return to her community worker job because she has to take care of her five-year-old son, Jude

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Imagine waking up every morning, full of dread & terrified about going to school. Now imagine being expected to focus & learn in that state - if you even make it to school at all. This is the reality for far too many children. A whole-school approach to #AntiBullying isn’t optional - it’s essential

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Caroline Keep @ka83k.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

This poster over a decade ago told me I was #autistic in a hospital waiting room. Stuff like this matters.

Is there a female in your life who struggles socially or feels different ?

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Very proud to have been involved in helping to create this free resource about the importance of play. Hope my early years colleagues find it useful. Please share widely! #PlayMatters #EYFS #Edusky www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters

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Play Matters | Early Years Reviews

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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

The right wing think tank, Policy Exchange, has released a big report today recommending young people on PIP “be required to look for work, to volunteer or be engaged in training.” Only one problem: PIP is not an out of work benefit. policyexchange.org.uk/publication/...

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For Whose Benefit? - Policy Exchange

Download Publication Online Reader A major new report – backed by former Labour Work and Pensions Secretary Lord Blunkett – calls for a radical overhaul to the health and disability benefits system...

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Dr 🫥 @draevans.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

A work coach said autism is a disease. A work coach threatened sanctions because L1 can’t get a job. A work coach wondered why L1 collapsed in her office A work coach did understand autistic people have profound anxiety. www.bigissue.com/news/employm...

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DWP reveals new plans to get disabled people into work ahead of benefit cuts

The DWP has announced more of its plans to increase employment support for disabled people – but it comes after reports of benefit cuts.

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Dr 🫥 @draevans.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Everything is going up in April and as you know being a parent or unpaid carer is expensive. Have you claimed every discount & welfare option you can? My guide has some suggestions on water, council tax, broadband and welfare & ideas to protect your loved one’s money.

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WomenEd @womened.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

To all our firecrackers. 💜💜#WomenEd

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SEND Warrior Mum making a difference! ( same as Twitter!) @sendwarriormum.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

If the system supported these children and believed them, ALL deaths could be avoided. It failed Semina badly! 💔 Semina Halliwell: No evidence authorities could have prevented 12-year-old's overdose death, coroner says news.sky.com/story/semina...

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Semina Halliwell: No evidence authorities could have prevented 12-year-old's overdose death, coroner says

Semina's mother says her daughter "seemed to fall off the radar and through the cracks of policy" after making her complaint.

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SEND Warrior Mum making a difference! ( same as Twitter!) @sendwarriormum.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Ffs…. Just WHY? How are our vulnerable children being allowed to be treated like this? It makes me sick to my stomach!!!🤬🤬💔💔👇 #SupportDontPunish #BanTheRoom Pic credit to Beth Morrison #CalumsLaw #HarrysLaw

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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

A couple of fab books courtesy of JKP to read and review — @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social will be offering the @sendmattersuk.bsky.social book as a giveaway too!

Parenting When You’re Autistic
Tips and advice on how to parent succ alongside your neurodivergen
Pooky Knightam:
Foreword by Nerys Hughes
The Parent's Guide.
SEND- Supporting Your Child with Additional Needs at Home, School and beyond- Gary Aubin and
Stephen Hull

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SEND Warrior Mum making a difference! ( same as Twitter!) @sendwarriormum.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Another #Abusive setting!🤬💔👇 Thank god for whistleblowers who are brave enough to speak out when they witness “deliberate misconduct of staff" How many more don’t, or daren’t? Hospital ward closed after CCTV reveals 'staff misconduct' - BBC News #Merseyside www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Hospital ward closed after CCTV reveals 'staff misconduct'

Byron Ward in Hollins Park Hospital assesses and treats vulnerable patients.

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Autistic Science Person @autsciperson.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

I was reminded tonight that ABA still exists, And I still can't believe the argument for ABA is either 1) Traumatize the autistic person so they deal with scary society "easier" 2) Make them as "independent" as possible so they can navigate society You know what reduces functioning? Trauma & PTSD

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Dr 🫥 @draevans.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

An Autism journey is a lot about the power of words and their consequences. Words give access to services Words help with welfare Words end discrimination Words empower and create choice Words save lives (suicide avoidance) Learn to use words for PRACTICALLY better outcomes!

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WomenEd Canada @womenedcanada.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

How to resist? Being you. Right now factions of people want you to disappear, blend in, be mute. Don’t. Be seen. Be heard. @womened.bsky.social

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Nicole Filippone, Autistic Advocate & Author @nicolefilippone.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

My # 1 piece of advice for anyone pursuing an autism evaluation, ESPECIALLY if you're high masking... Do NOT go into the evaluation without first reading and understanding the autism criteria and writing down every example you can think of from your life for each one...

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Although she hasn't posted on here @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social does have an account so maybe we should all follow her to try to encourage the DfE to move across? #EduSky

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I think #inclusion has to start with values and I'm not convinced that Ofsted can find a way to measure those, especially when there's so much focus from them on meeting goals. It seems to me that inclusion is about finding ways to be flexible and that doesn't mix well with hard targets. #EduSky

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

If you're the education secretary and you're feeling the need to criticise both parents and schools simultaneously then maybe you need to reflect on what it is about the system that is causing so many issues with it rather than just passing the buck?

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Autismdad @autismdad.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Let’s show more kindness & understanding to those on the autism spectrum. A little patience, empathy, & acceptance can make a world of difference. #AutismAwareness #InclusionMatters

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Wow I've read her speech now and way to go in making people feel inadequate, increasing pressure and stress and making teacher recruitment and retention less likely. schoolsweek.co.uk/bridget-phil...

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Bridget Phillipson's standards 'vision' speech in full

Education secretary pledges a 'new era on school standards'

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Carolyn Moody MBE @carolynmoodymbe.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Absolutely! great advice. Having open, age-appropriate conversations helps children feel safe, informed, and confident discussing important topics. It builds trust and reassures them that they can always come to you with questions. #Communication #ChildSafety #Trust

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Sex education: Wondering how to talk to your child about sex?

After being stumped by a probing question from my eight-year-old I ask sex educators for advice.

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Ann Memmott @annmemmott.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

What is autism? Worth a quick run-through of the modern understanding of autism, since so many teams are still using the outdated DSM-5 descriptions from 2013. So many changes in the last 12 years. This is all from research studies. Thread. It's part of wider neurodivergence, a brain difference/

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Ruth Swailes @ruthswailes.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Same stuff, just now with pretty colours. What a waste of an opportunity.

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

I don't have the energy to respond coherently to this latest Ofsted nonsense because it's all just rearranging the deckchairs. With added workload. 🤦‍♀️🙄

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

We carry far too much guilt for things that never needed an apology in the first place. Be kind to yourself . #kindness #SelfCare (Picture by lubyandlola)

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Think you shouldn’t feel guilty about taking a day off excepting help being yourself setting boundaries not finishing that to-do list doing things that make you happy being emotional saying no taking things at your own pace not replying straight away

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Dr 🫥 @draevans.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Restraint collapse anyone? I have heard of people having an “episode” that leads to them seeking a diagnosis. This is how someone I know got diagnosed; his routine oof work collapsed with COVID and he fell apart emotionally. His work paid. autismawarenesscentre.com/what-is-rest...

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What is restraint collapse? - Autism Awareness

Restraint collapse, a phenomenon that is becoming more recognized in the neurodivergent community, happens when individuals who have been concealing or suppressing their neurodivergent characteristics...

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Yorkshire Bylines @yorkshirebylines.co.uk · 02/02/2025

@ruthswailes.bsky.social on the UK's need to better understand young children's needs when creating policy for them, rather than “lesson plans” for toddlers resembling those used for 6YOs& aspirations to teach 2YOs about phonics and history. #EduSky yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/educati...

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Care and education for England’s youngest children: the need for developmentally informed policy and practice

Education adviser Ruth Swailes considers sending toddlers to school from the perspective of her 30-year experience

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Nicole Filippone, Autistic Advocate & Author @nicolefilippone.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

For those interested in learning more about distinct anxiety (the type of anxiety specific to autistic traits/brain wiring) I created some video content on this that I can't share here because it's longer than 60 seconds. I'll link to the videos below. Also, follow me on YouTube for video content.

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 02/02/2025

For many Autistics, interoceptive cues like hunger or thirst can easily get missed, and when focused on an interest or passion these cues can be ignored for hours and you might suddenly come out of a flow state and be starving & really busting for the toilet! autistic-revolution.com/blog/f/how-o...

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How our Sensory Experiences Impact our Passions and Interests

Sensory Exploration & Passions and Interests Article by The Chronically Resilient OT and Autistically Scott

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Autismdad @autismdad.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Happy Sunday relax and recharge but remember every day is about #AutismAwareness #Autism

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Dr 🫥 @draevans.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Occasionally I do something helpful Review on Amazon: Wonderful resource for parents/carers amzn.eu/d/gJqx48z

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Check out this Amazon review of A Practical Guide to Autism: Support for Parents and Carers

Wonderful resource for parents/carers

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Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

I was told it was National Yorkshire Pudding Day – yes, really – and I thought why not start early and have it for breakfast. So #RecipeOfTheDay is Dutch Baby! Can also heartily recommend a topping of clotted cream and golden syrup www.nigella.com/recipes/dutc...

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Dutch Baby

I’ve only ever eaten Dutch babies in the States, where they are brought out to you at the table with great pomp: great pancakes puffed up and golden, still in the cast-iron skillets they were cooked i...

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Ann Memmott @annmemmott.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Dear Government. Forcing more & more disabled people into poverty does not save the taxpayer money. What did you think disabled people do with money? Stash it under the mattress? It goes back into the economy. Cold, malnourished people become very ill & cost the NHS a fortune. Please get a grip.

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Dr 🫥 @draevans.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Today is a poignant day for me because autism dominates my life. My loved one is autistic and so are some people in my extended family. Hans Asperger “discovered” autism. Ad part of it is named after him. He sent children to T4. www.nature.com/articles/d41... #HolocaustMemorialDay

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The truth about Hans Asperger’s Nazi collusion

Simon Baron-Cohen absorbs the grave revelations in a study on a paediatrician enmeshed in autism’s history.

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Caroline Keep @ka83k.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Btw today is not the day to post about disabled or SEND children being over-diagnosed or not needing help or taking up too many resources. Learn our history today.

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