Conference slide showing presenter names and topics
So pleased to have been able to present my research on #autisticwomen & #employment this week in Dublin at the 14th Autism Europe Congress, & a privilege to hear so many brilliant keynote & other presenters set out a better, more inclusive future for autistic people worldwide #AECongress2025 #dublin
Asking whether any providers of the Oliver McGowan training on #autism and #learning #disability have any vacancies for a co-trainer please. Company employing son has lost contract to out of area company not using co-trainers with lived experience. Herts/Essex/Beds/Cambs/NLondon please.
BRITISH SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION University of Southampton UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH SC.DTP. South Coast Doctoral Training Partrership Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory, Critical Disability Studies and Mad Studies. Free one-day hybrid symposium for PGR researchers Centenary Building, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ 11th June 9.30-4.30 #MadCrip2025 What you'll hear Session 1 What can Sociology learn from Crip Theory and Critical Disability Studies? Session 2 Mad studies and knowledge creation inside and outside of the academy Session 3 What's missing, what's unsaid? Identifying issues and opportunities in Critical Disability Studies What to expect Refreshments - including vegetarian, vegan and GF options. Informal atmosphere - move and be as you need to. A quiet space. BSL interpretation Accessible parking and toilets. Opportunities for creativity. https://www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-bsa-events/intersections-of-sociology-with-crip-theory-critical-disability-studies-and-mad-studies/
Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory and Critical Disability Studies and Mad Studies
Tickets are here!!! 📣
📆 June 11th
⏰️ 9.30 - 4.30
💵 Free
3 amazing sessions, 2 unmissable keynote speakers, 1 amazing creative workshop, 2 BSL interpreters... #MadCrip
www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
Loving Hazel Brugger. Someone tell me she's neurodivergent ❤️ #esc #Eurovisuon
More thoughtful presentations today for #NNDR25 on #disability research. My presentation on #autistic womens' work life experiences was well received.
#NNDR-konferenssin avajaiset ja ensimmäiset Keynote-puheenvuorot alkamassa Helsingin yliopistolla. #vammaistutkimus
Great start today to #NNDR25. Really enjoying Helsinki and the University.
New article out on @theconversation.com on why many Autistic adults don't like puzzle pieces symbols being used to represent us:
theconversation.com/why-the-auti...
#Autism #ActuallyAutistic
Poster for Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory, Critical Disability Studies, and Mad Studies. One-day hybrid symposium for researchers and community members. 11th June 9 30 - 4 30 Centenary Building, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ. And online! Save the date: 11th June
Save the date!!!! 📢
Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory, Critical Disability Studies, and Mad Studies.
One-day hybrid symposium for researchers and community members.
11th June 9.30 - 4.30
Centenary Building, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ. And online!
#MadCrip2025 #AutRes
One of my worst interview nightmare situations, misunderstanding the questions. Often mentioned by neurotypicals as a bit of a giggle, but a real deep seated fear, stigma and source of PTSD to the rest of us for whom this might be everyday life.
Daft post but why is there not a PhD rubber duck? All the 'academic' rubber ducks seem to sport a mortar board, which is not correct for a PhD. If someone made a Dr Duck they would surely get lots of sales.
If any other training co would value his skills in Hertfordshire then please let me know. Also any other companies - please don't 'fire' vulnerable autistic people by email. Please take the time to speak to them and explain what it means to them and what you might do to help them find work.
Son has been delivering the Oliver McGowan training into the NHS as autism by experience lead for local training co. Received an email today telling him funding is ending therefore no work for him after the end of this month. Really shitty not to pick up the phone & tell him. He is devastated.
*Please Share* Looking for late-diagnosed autistic mothers who would be interested in talking to an autistic researcher (and mother) about their motherhood experiences pre- and post-diagnosis? Please see below for more information and my contact details.
Sadly they are so expensive because they don't have a massive market. Fiction paperbacks sell cheaply because they expect to sell millions, but an academic text might sell only a few hundred or a 1000 copies at best unless a set text book for masses of students.
Xmas workplace events can be unbearable for autistic employees. You either attend, endure & end up at home later having a meltdown or you don't attend, don't feel ill, but have everyone shame you afterwards for not attending & 'being miserable'. Please think carefully when designing these events.
Work Christmas departmental including seasonal games. We had some horrors including sticking your hand in a sock to find various items. Not very autistic friendly. However I had a success on the table Where's Wally game when despite sitting sideways to the board I spotted him in 15s! Feeling smug.
A poster advertising for autistic adults to take part in a study. There is a qr code visible.
One of my lovely students is recruiting autistic people to take part in a short survey: durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
No compensation but any participation much appreciated- please do share.
Apropos of nothing - except it's Christmas and I've got a double load of marking 😭 but does anyone remember that you used to be able to get a Milk Tray bar of chocolate? I loved the little lime barrels either in the bar or a box of Milk Tray 😋
Alt-text message here: - Image from https://geniuswithin.org/what-is-neurodiversity/ Top centre working left to right 1: Neurodivergence: dyscalculia – innovative thinking, verbal skills-Verbal skills overlaps with DCD / dyspraxia and Creativity overlaps with Dyslexia 2: Neurodivergence: Dyslexia visual thinking creativity and 3D mechanical skills/Creativity overlaps with dyscalculia-Authenticity overlaps with ADHD 3: Condition: ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/Attention Dysregulation Hyperactivity Development- Creativity, hyper-focus, Energy and passion/Authenticity overlaps with Dyslexia/hyper-focus overlaps with Tourette Syndrome 4: Neurodivergence: Tourette Syndrome-Observational skills cognitive control, creativity/hyper-focus overlaps with ADHD/Innovative thinking overlaps with acquired Neurodiversity 5: Neurodivergence: Acquired Neurodiversity Adaptability empathy- Innovative thinking overlaps with Tourette Syndrome/Resilience overlaps with Mental Health 6: Neurodivergence: Mental Health Depth of thinking, Expression-Resilience overlaps with Acquired Neurodiversity /Sensory Awareness overlaps with autism 7: Neurodivergence: Autism-Concentration, fine detail processing, memory/Sensory Awareness overlaps with Mental Health/ Honesty overlaps with DCD / dyspraxia 8: Neurodivergence: DCD dyspraxia -Verbal skills, empathy, intuition/Honesty overlaps with Autism/Verbal skills overlaps with Dyscalculia
New paper! 🧵 Exploring Neurodiversity: An Annotated Reading List 🧵
We annotate 9 themes for readers interested in neurodiversity, including the history of neurodiversity, embracing neurodivergent voices, and shifting perspectives on autism, ADHD, and more.
Paper is here: doi.org/10.7554/eLif...
Two days spent DMD writing (explanatory document for modules) for revised UG programmes in a large room with lots of people working on other DMDs and I'm feeling like a long lie down in the dark.
New paper:
Tan et al (2024)
Reporting community involvement in autism research: Findings from the journal Autism.
doi.org/10.1177/1362...
Thank you to all new followers. Lovely to meet you and I hope I can continue to be interesting. For those followers without a post, do please post something that says something about who you are and what you stand for. I'm less likely to follow back people I know nothing about.
Picture of black Christmas jumper with Darth Vader's helmet and Christmas and Star Wars motifs in white. Red lettering on the jumper says 'This is my jolly face'.
I've never owned, nor ever likely to want to own a Christmas jumper. However this would be apt for me and possibly many more neurodivergent people constantly being asked to 'cheer up'.
Some great tributes today to John Prescott. He was a lovely, warm man to know, but he didn't suffer fools gladly. Notorious for never answering difficult questions, I once had the job to chair him in a conference session & insisted he took only 3 questions at a time! We both partially won!
Sorry to hear about the passing of John Prescott. I worked closely with John in what feels like a lifetime away when I managed transport policy at the TUC. He had a deep understanding of his transport portfolio & a huge capacity for work. Sending my thoughts today to his family & former colleagues.
Starter packs are genius, but I was surprised there wasn't a list of them for people to find.
So I built it:
blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
The website monitors the packs being shared and adds the ones it finds to the database.
Missed your stater pack? Message me and I'll get it added.
Hello! Here's an old tweet I still like:
#Autism is like having another native language: I can speak 'neurotypical' (but with an autistic accent) while the neurotypical person isn't even aware of multiple languages. They classify my accent as a disorder, while I'm the one speaking both languages.
Just nudging 1000 responses to our survey on academic work! Some fascinating results to share soon. But I'd still like to get more statistical power.
Can you help?
Information and link to survey here. Appreciate your help sharing to your academic networks: thesiswhisperer.com/2024/06/25/o...
