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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 18/11/2025
💻Live Q&A - Monotropism and Autistic Parenting Helen Edgar will be joining Tanya Adkin live on our public Facebook page for a Q&A session on the topic of Monotropism and Autistic Parenting. 🗓️Tuesday 25th November at 7pm. fb.me/e/88MNXwHwA
Autistic Parents UK. Live Q&A.  Monotropism and Autistic Parenting. Tanya Adkin & Helen Edgar.  Tuesday 25th November at 7.00pm.
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David Gray-Hammond (NeuroHub Community) @neurohubcommunity.org · 06/11/2025
Episode 1 of my new podcast with @tanyaadkin.bsky.social Neurodiversity in Discussion... This time we're talking about monotropism, lilipadding, and you know we've got those tangents! bit.ly/4qNIEH4 #Neurodiversity #Monotropism #Lilipadding #AutisticBurnout #ActuallyAutistic
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Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · 29/10/2025
This is superb .. Autism research by #AutisticAcademics @emergentdivergence.com @tanyaadkin.bsky.social Chris Papadalpolous of @lagcharity.bsky.social “Predictors of Depression and Anxiety Among Self-Medicating #AutisticAdults” journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Predictors of Depression and Anxiety Among Self-Medicating Autistic Adults - Chris Papadopoulos, Tanya Adkin, Katie Munday, David Gray-Hammond, 2025
Background: We aimed to investigate self-medication prevalence, mental health problems, and their relationship among autistic adults. We also sought to identify...
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Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · 27/08/2025
Absolutely superb article by @emergentdivergence.com and @tanyaadkin.bsky.social #Lilipadding #Monotropism #AutisticLife #AutisticExperience
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
New published blog by myself and @tanyaadkin.bsky.social for @autisticsociety.bsky.social What is monotropism? Understanding a neuroaffirming theory of autism www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-g...
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What is monotropism? Understanding a neuroaffirming theory of autism
Monotropism is an attention-based theory of autism that is gaining increasing recognition among the autistic community, researchers and practitioners within education and workplace settings.
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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 12/06/2025
🧵Autistic Parents UK Intro Thread 🧵 Who we are: 👉 An #ActuallyAutistic registered charity run by Autistic parents for Autistic parents. 👉 We support parents who are Autistic themselves, with children of any neurotype. 👉 We also create employment opportunities for Autistic parents.
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
TODAY: Neuro-Affirming Support For Your Autistic Young Person At School Use code AU15 for 15% off tickets. 11 Jun 2025: Online Event for Professionals, Parents & Carers! Recording A digital work book & extra eBook Join us! 🕕 6:00 PM (UK time) 👉 Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neuro-affi...
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Neuro-Affirming Support For Your Autistic Young Person At School
A practical and empowering webinar to help you understand and advocate for your Autistic young person at school.
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
New webinar with @emergentdivergence.com & @tanyaadkin.bsky.social Empowering Advocacy: Neuro-Affirming Support for Your Autistic Young Person at School Wednesday 11th June 2025 6pm GMT www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neuro-affi...
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Neuro-Affirming Support For Your Autistic Young Person At School
A practical and empowering webinar to help you understand and advocate for your Autistic young person at school.
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Autistic Wellbeing Series - Monthly Neuro-Affirming Webinars With @emergentdivergence.com , @tanyaadkin.bsky.social & me! New Topics Every Month For Autistic People, Parents/ Carers & Professionals Recording Available - Free Workbook - Free PDF Resource EBook autisticrealms.com/projects/eme...
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Empowering Autistic Advocacy: Autistic Wellbeing Series Webinars with David Gray-Hammond, Tanya Adkin and Helen Edgar | Autistic Realms
Autistic Wellbeing Monthly Neuro-Affirming Webinars With David Gray-Hammond, Tanya Adkin & Helen Edgar • New Topics Every Month For Autistic People, Par ...
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tanyaadkin.bsky.social @tanyaadkin.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Ready when you guys are…
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
@emergentdivergence.com & @tanyaadkin.bsky.social up for an education webinar sometimes?
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Isabelle Finn-Kelcey @isabellefk.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
You’re welcome! I learn (and unlearn) a lot with/from @autisticrealms.bsky.social, @tanyaadkin.bsky.social & the wider neuro-affirming community, eg re #monotropism 🙏
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Webinar: Autism Awareness vs. Acceptance – Understanding Neurodiversity in Practice What does it really mean to move from awareness to acceptance - why does it matter? Join @emergentdivergence.com & @tanyaadkin.bsky.social to find out more! 16/04/25 Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-awa...
ALt: Image of webinar advert for Autistic Wellbeing Monthly webinars. Photos of David Gray-Hammond, Tanya Adkin and Helen Edgar. Text reads: FREE AUTISTIC WELLBEING WORKBOOK & FREE COMMUNITY RESOURCE E-BOOK. WEBINAR WEDNESDAY16TH APRIL 20256PM GMT. This Month's TopicAutism Awareness or Autism Acceptance? Webinars Recorded for all Ticket holders so you can watch at your convenience
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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
This will be so good. I have learned a lot from the work of both presenters, @emergentdivergence.com and @tanyaadkin.bsky.social as well as the facilitator @autisticrealms.bsky.social
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Thank you for joining us - it was a great line up. Delighted to have been able to join in with @tanyaadkin.bsky.social to discuss neuroaffirming practise and the benefits of embracing monotropism to support autistic students
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Are you Autistic or have an Autistic person in your life? This webinar with @emergentdivergence.com & @tanyaadkin.bsky.social will draw upon the knowledge of Autistic people alongside neuroaffirming research to help you better understand Autistic Wellbeing www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understand...
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Understanding Autistic Wellbeing
An exploration of Autistic needs and mental health, considering the community knowledge that has moved us into a better understanding.
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
@emergentdivergence.com & @tanyaadkin.bsky.social have a new webinar (I'm supporting) 17.03.25 Understanding Autistic Wellbeing An exploration of Autistic needs & mental health, considering the community knowledge that has moved us into a better understanding www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understand...
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Understanding Autistic Wellbeing
An exploration of Autistic needs and mental health, considering the community knowledge that has moved us into a better understanding.
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Constantly dividing attention resources to get through your day is exhausting for monotropic people; it can lead to the concept Tanya Adkin developed and has written about with Emergent Divergence: The neurodivergent ramblings of David Gray-Hammond - 'monotropic split'.
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Further relevant reading about Autistic Burnout: emergentdivergence.com/2022/07/14/g... @tanyaadkin.bsky.social and @emergentdivergence.com
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Guest Post: What is monotropic split? - Emergent Divergence
Tanya Adkin lays out the concept of monotropic split, and how it is at the root of various critical moments for Autistic people.
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Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · 24/02/2025
I’ll be there Looking forward to it 💜💜🫶🏻 #Neurokin #AutisticProfessionals #AutisticAcademia #AutisticCommunity @autisticrealms.bsky.social @tanyaadkin.bsky.social
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
I am one of the speakers at the @autisticsociety.bsky.social Annual Professionals’ Conference. Online 13.03.25 Presenting with @tanyaadkin.bsky.social: Neuro-affirming research into practice – monotropism in the classroom & beyond Tickets & information available at: www.autism.org.uk/conference
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tanyaadkin.bsky.social @tanyaadkin.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
I am speaking at the National Autistic Society Annual Conference, which will be live online on March 13th, 2025. I will be presenting with @autisticrealms.bsky.social on the topic of: Neuro-affirming research into practice – monotropism in the classroom and beyond www.autism.org.uk/conference
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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
I am delivering NAS presentation with @tanyaadkin.bsky.social We will be discussing monotropism and neuro-affirming practice in the classroom and beyond......
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Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · 19/02/2025
Ugh ! Oh how I wish I could go.. I would have loved to see you on your own but with the Amazing @tanyaadkin.bsky.social ( I say that cause it makes her squirm but it’s also very very true ! 😁) Sadly with my recent health , I just can’t afford the tickets 🙂‍↕️ Or I would be there 💜
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Ausome Charlie AuDHD @ausomecharlie.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
FREE online event for Neurodiversity Celebration Week, 3:30pm UK time on Tuesday 18 March: Acquired Neurodivergence! Chaired by Charlie Hart, with David Gray-Hammond, Katie Munday, Ollie Roscoe, Tanya Adkin, and Casey. Sign up: www.neurodiversityweek.com/event/neurod... #NCW2025 #Neurodiversity
White social media card, Neurodiversity Celebration Week logo at the top, rainbow border at the bottom. Top left corner says Free. Top right corner is a rainbow WiFi symbol (event is online). Black text reads Neurodiversity Celebration Week 17-23 March 2025. Hear Ausome Charlie and friends sharing their lived experience of Acquired Neurodivergence! Panel Chair Charlie Hart, with Katie Munday, David Gray-Hammond, Tanya Adkin, Ollie Roscoe, and Casey. 15:30-17:00 GMT on Tuesday 18 March 2025.
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Ausome Charlie AuDHD @ausomecharlie.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
And now @tanyaadkin.bsky.social too! Sign up here: www.neurodiversityweek.com/event/neurod...
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This panel discussion is chaired by Charlie Hart, Keynote Speaker and Director of Ausome Charlie Ltd.
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David Gray-Hammond (NeuroHub Community) @neurohubcommunity.org · 04/02/2025
Who is looking forward to the Autistic Mental Health Conference 2025? Here are some more of the confirmed speakers! Ed Shearer Tanya Adkin @tanyaadkin.bsky.social Priscilla Eyles @priscillaeyles.bsky.social #ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #ADHD #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #MentalHealth
Ed Shearer. Autistic Advocate. Working with local NHS trust to create change
Work Full-Time at insurance company
Known online as neurodivergent joyTanya Adkin
Social Work Assistant spcialising in neurodivergent young people and families
Independent academic focused on Autistic families experiences of social care and Autistic mental health
Conceptualised monotropic split and monotropic spiral
Co-Founder of ASUNPriscilla Eyeles
Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion consultant
Speaker and write on neurodivergent inclusion focusing on intersectional, systemic, and trauma-informed approaches
Cult-survivor
Anti-Cult activist
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David Gray-Hammond (NeuroHub Community) @neurohubcommunity.org · 30/01/2025
New article with @tanyaadkin.bsky.social about monotropic split and the bodymind as an environment! emergentdivergence.com/2025/01/30/m... #ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #monotropism #monotropicSplit #chronicillness #chronicpain #neurodiversity #neurodivergent
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Monotropism: Monotropic Split & The Bodymind Environment - Emergent Divergence
In This article, David and Tanya explore the bodymind as an environmental contributor in it's own right and how that contributes to monotropic split. It highlights the relevance of managing pain and i...
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