Dr Aimée Fletcher (@aimee_speaks)
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Dr Aimée Fletcher (@aimee_speaks)
@aimeespeaks.bsky.social
Autistic autism researcher, passionate about making museums (and all of society) accessible. Lover of photography, stained glass window making, and music.

Participation Coordinator at Scottish Autism. Working to ensure all autistic people are listened to.
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Hello! I realise I have been on BlueSky for a while, but I've never posted an intro.

I'm a proudly autistic researcher who became Dr Aimee this year. My research is participatory, autism/neurodiversity, & arts focused.

If you are interested in my research, see my linktree:

linktr.ee/aimeefletcher
Dr Aimee Fletcher | Twitter | Linktree
Dr Aimee Fletcher is an autistic researcher and advocate who strives to make society more accessible. Currently Participation Coordinator at Scottish Autism.
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Today's Monday Joys ✨️
- Almost finished my latest stained glass piece (started in July & been worked on & off since)
- Spending time with my dad eating good food and making plans for coming weeks with friends
- Re-connecting with drawings after not drawing for a while
- Positive meetings & feedback
February 9, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Belated Monday / January Joys ✨️

- I marked 1 year in my role: it has been lovely to work somewhere I feel valued.

- I went on a trip & caught up with friends: it has been great to (re)connect with people I care deeply about

- I picked up my camera for the first time in a while & I'm loving it 📷
February 3, 2026 at 11:28 AM
An observation:
This month I have worn make-up twice. Both times on Saturdays as I have been "dressed up" for a party/event.

Both these times I have experienced a (different, both visibly slightly older) man veer from their path, extend their arms and swear/say something at me in an aggressive tone
January 24, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Unexpected update!

I asked at the station about lost property (on the off-chance I imagined it went on the track)& they took my details to contact me if they find it.

This afternoon I got a message that it was found on the track & retrieved from a big puddle.

I collected it and... it still works!
January 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM
RIP to the earphone I lost this morning when getting on leg 1 of 2 hours on a train.

These earphones have been in my life since 2021. They've helped me with writing my thesis, travelling on trains, planes and automobiles. We've been to conferences in Australia, holidays to Europe. What a ride.
January 15, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Today's Monday Joys ✨️

- Spending time with my family over Christmas, together for the longest time since 2020!
- Lots of cuddles from my parents dogs
- Spending time catching up with friends
- Visiting festive markets
- Gifting glass to a friend
- Easing back into work

Happy New Year everyone!
January 5, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Hello! I realise I have been on BlueSky for a while, but I've never posted an intro.

I'm a proudly autistic researcher who became Dr Aimee this year. My research is participatory, autism/neurodiversity, & arts focused.

If you are interested in my research, see my linktree:

linktr.ee/aimeefletcher
Dr Aimee Fletcher | Twitter | Linktree
Dr Aimee Fletcher is an autistic researcher and advocate who strives to make society more accessible. Currently Participation Coordinator at Scottish Autism.
linktr.ee
December 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Monday Joys ✨️
- Finishing the bee piece in time for Christmas
- Taking my Dad to a cafe he has never been to before (and him loving it!)
- Going to a comedy show with a friend
- Friends and family being there for me whether it be a call or catch up
- Positive feedback at work
- Nearly holiday time!
December 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Today's Monday Joys ✨️

- Spending time with close friends and family, who provide wonderful support & smiles when needed
- Cuddling my parents dogs, who absolutely cuddle back with lots of excitement
- Driving to my parents home for the first time alone (huge milestone!)
- Making progress on the bee
December 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Today's Monday Joys ✨️
- Starting a new stained glass piece as a Christmas present
- Seeing most of my family this weekend
- My first paper as a co-author being published!
- Putting my Christmas tree up & following an annual tradition of decorating, eating curry and watching a movie with friends.
November 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Delighted to be a co-author on this fantastic paper & project by Sarah Dantas.

This paper is from Sarah's masters research. This was the first time Sarah & I worked together, so it is fantastic to see the paper published and that it has had so much interest so far! 😊
November 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Reposted by Dr Aimée Fletcher (@aimee_speaks)
The Learning Disabilities and Autism Research Group invites you to a hybrid seminar by Dr Nathan Keates

Please join us on Nov 12 from 12pm to 1 pm online or in person at Manchester Metropolitan University

Autistic Relations: Like-mindedness, Identities, and Community
Autistic Relations: Like-mindedness, Identities, and Community
The Learning Disabilities and Autism Research Group invites you to a hybrid seminar by Dr Nathan Keates
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Today's Monday Joys ✨️

- Celebrating my partner's birthday
- Going to good comedy nights, supporting my partner and friends
- Finally getting the glass all cut for my current glass piece
- Rewatching highlights from Autism Europe
- First academic journal article I'm a co-author on was accepted! 🥳
November 10, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Today's Monday Joys ✨️

- Positive feedback from presenting at an important meeting
- Making progress on a tricky stained glass piece
- Spending time with friends and exploring familiar places together
- Embracing autumn time
- Making research progress on a project started last year
- Pacing myself.
November 3, 2025 at 11:48 PM
That feeling when you can *finally* spend time doing data work & analysis on a research project you started a year ago.

To say a weight has been lifted (as I've wanted to do it, I just haven't had the capacity to do it justice while so busy) and I'm excited to keep working on the next steps of it!
October 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Reposted by Dr Aimée Fletcher (@aimee_speaks)
Two of our founders worked on a pair of affirming animations for @thrivingautistic.bsky.social, introducing key ideas.

The first is Discovering You're Autistic, basically giving people the messages we most needed to hear when we were first realising we're Autistic...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eDv...
Discovering You're Autistic
YouTube video by Thriving Autistic
www.youtube.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Today's Monday Joy's ✨️

- Catching up with friends in a different city
- Enjoying the autumnal weather on a walk with a friend
- Sharing my PhD research findings with a really nice group
- Hearing that a journal article I've co-authored has been accepted
- Spending time in a new-to-me museum
October 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Today's Monday Joy's ✨️

- Speaking on a panel at a Fringe event at the SNP conference & being listened to by a full room of engaged politicians
- Receiving really positive feedback about my speech
- Positive meeting with a new colleague
- Catching up with family & friend while visiting the city 😁
October 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I am excited to share that I will be speaking at the SNP conference as part of their Fringe event on the LDAN Bill & the growing accountability gap.

I will be there representing Scottish Autism professionally & the ND community personally. My talk speaks of system failures & the need for action now
October 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Nearly 9 months into my role, and now (somehow) a full year since I submitted my thesis, I felt I should update that I'm at a stage of feeling settled in my role.

Adjusting to a different way of working, not being in academia & full-time in a role that involves quite a bit of travel, took time.
October 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Today's Monday Joys ✨️

- Meeting and sharing ideas with others that has inspired new ideas
- Cheering for two friends as they completed a half marathon (then celebrating together)
- Making progress in a project I have been working on
- Hearing good news about an article
- Spending time with family
October 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Today's Monday Joys: Birthday edition! ✨️
- Having most of the last 2 weeks off to spend time with a friend visiting from the US
- Celebrating a milestone birthday with a trip & afternoon tea with important people in my life
- Smiling and creating new special memories
- Feeling appreciated and loved
September 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
There were no Monday Joys yesterday, not because there weren't any - but because there were so many over #AECONGRESS2025 that I'm still resting up.

Oh, and my wonderful friend from my masters has also arrived for a visit so we spent time having afternoon tea.

I'm filled with a lot of joy currently
September 16, 2025 at 7:47 AM
About to check out from my hotel for #AECONGRESS2025.

Every morning the same Irish lady who has worked there for over 40 years has run the breakfast.

Today was the first time I was the only one there. She came back out the kitchen to say "are you Irish?"

I'm not, but she said she's been convinced
September 14, 2025 at 7:50 AM
First invited speakers today are the incredible Wenn Lawson and Peter Vermeulen.

Their talk is on compassion and self-compassion. It looks at autistic and non-autistic self-compassion.

#AECONGRESS2025
September 13, 2025 at 8:07 AM