Ann Memmott
@annmemmott.bsky.social
Autistic disabled researcher, carer & Mum.
#AutisticElder
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Encouraging moderation, a peaceful & fair society, & better research.
#AutisticElder
Personal page, own views.
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See also LinkedIn
Encouraging moderation, a peaceful & fair society, & better research.
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📢 This is a call to anyone able (safeguarding is paramount).
We now need your help!
We need everyone to:
• Email your MP using our template
• Sign our open letter calling out “biological sex” framing as a slur
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We now need your help!
We need everyone to:
• Email your MP using our template
• Sign our open letter calling out “biological sex” framing as a slur
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January 2, 2026 at 6:28 AM
📢 This is a call to anyone able (safeguarding is paramount).
We now need your help!
We need everyone to:
• Email your MP using our template
• Sign our open letter calling out “biological sex” framing as a slur
1/🧵
We now need your help!
We need everyone to:
• Email your MP using our template
• Sign our open letter calling out “biological sex” framing as a slur
1/🧵
After enduring years of hell from the other side, many people hoped for kindness & truth. Instead, they received more misinformation, & outright cruelty to vulnerable people. It's not hard to understand why so many natural Labour supporters have fled. This simply isn't the Labour Party any more.
I think the key to answering this question is understanding Starmer/Reeves unpopularity among natural allies. A majority of Laboir voters disapprove of him, as do large majorities of LD/Green voters. Hostility from natural political opponents is normal. Hostility from natural supporters is not.
Glad the FT is asking the question. Even if I’m not convinced they found a compelling answer.
I get that Starmer & Reeves are unpopular, I really don’t understand the extent of the dislike.
www.ft.com/content/1995... ‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
I get that Starmer & Reeves are unpopular, I really don’t understand the extent of the dislike.
www.ft.com/content/1995... ‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
January 1, 2026 at 11:16 AM
After enduring years of hell from the other side, many people hoped for kindness & truth. Instead, they received more misinformation, & outright cruelty to vulnerable people. It's not hard to understand why so many natural Labour supporters have fled. This simply isn't the Labour Party any more.
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After 17 years. I am no longer on X.
Today is the day to leave people.
Leave now.
Today is the day to leave people.
Leave now.
December 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
After 17 years. I am no longer on X.
Today is the day to leave people.
Leave now.
Today is the day to leave people.
Leave now.
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@joedromey.bsky.social in your Guardian interview you attack Polanski for 'selling the unicorn' that "squeezing a tiny elite of billionaires will pay for everything that we want and everything that we need". Am sure you'd never sell unicorns so can you help me, please, with where Polanski said that?
December 31, 2025 at 8:21 AM
@joedromey.bsky.social in your Guardian interview you attack Polanski for 'selling the unicorn' that "squeezing a tiny elite of billionaires will pay for everything that we want and everything that we need". Am sure you'd never sell unicorns so can you help me, please, with where Polanski said that?
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TIL: Before Hans Asperger or Leo Kanner, a Jewish-Ukrainian psychiatrist named Grunya Sukhareva defined autism in 1925. Both men did not cite her work. She also had documented how it affected women and girls, where the men did not.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunya_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunya_...
Grunya Sukhareva - Wikipedia
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December 30, 2025 at 9:18 AM
TIL: Before Hans Asperger or Leo Kanner, a Jewish-Ukrainian psychiatrist named Grunya Sukhareva defined autism in 1925. Both men did not cite her work. She also had documented how it affected women and girls, where the men did not.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunya_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunya_...
I see the Sunday Times is as anti-Trans as ever, misrepresenting the Court Judgement in the recent Peggie case,, and giving space to a group announcing this, in their pages:
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Goodness me.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Goodness me.
December 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I see the Sunday Times is as anti-Trans as ever, misrepresenting the Court Judgement in the recent Peggie case,, and giving space to a group announcing this, in their pages:
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Goodness me.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Goodness me.
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America has 925 billionaires as of this year. Collectively they have a record $6.9 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
America has 925 billionaires as of this year. Collectively they have a record $6.9 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
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We’ve today formally written to multiple public bodies about BBC reporting on transgender people.
Here’s who we’ve contacted and why. 1/6
Here’s who we’ve contacted and why. 1/6
December 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We’ve today formally written to multiple public bodies about BBC reporting on transgender people.
Here’s who we’ve contacted and why. 1/6
Here’s who we’ve contacted and why. 1/6
www.autismresearchcentre.com/content/uplo... Making sure people see this from Prof Simon Baron Cohen, who has a new idea. Let's divide autistic people into Type 1 (with a learning disability) and Type 2 (without a learning disability). Hands up all those who can spot the problems?
www.autismresearchcentre.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
www.autismresearchcentre.com/content/uplo... Making sure people see this from Prof Simon Baron Cohen, who has a new idea. Let's divide autistic people into Type 1 (with a learning disability) and Type 2 (without a learning disability). Hands up all those who can spot the problems?
Waving to friends, colleagues and contacts on here, and wishing you a day of peace and relaxation.
And for those that celebrate, Happy Christmas!!
And for those that celebrate, Happy Christmas!!
December 25, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Waving to friends, colleagues and contacts on here, and wishing you a day of peace and relaxation.
And for those that celebrate, Happy Christmas!!
And for those that celebrate, Happy Christmas!!
Those keen to imagine that the hate and fear only extends to our lovely Trans friends...I have bad news for you.
A sobering poll of views of LGBTQ+ younger people, from different political party voters. Who knew that Labour voters were arguably the most prejudiced, on average?
A sobering poll of views of LGBTQ+ younger people, from different political party voters. Who knew that Labour voters were arguably the most prejudiced, on average?
We really are a nation that loves animals and hates children. These figures are so shameful (via @natacha.bsky.social).
December 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Those keen to imagine that the hate and fear only extends to our lovely Trans friends...I have bad news for you.
A sobering poll of views of LGBTQ+ younger people, from different political party voters. Who knew that Labour voters were arguably the most prejudiced, on average?
A sobering poll of views of LGBTQ+ younger people, from different political party voters. Who knew that Labour voters were arguably the most prejudiced, on average?
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Despite your family’s apparent concern about how much you love Legend of Zelda, it’s about to be socially acceptable to fixate on nothing but a single day in the calendar for weeks on end (and that’s totally fine).
Neurotypicals to embrace rigid routines known as “traditions”
Non-autistic people worldwide are due to collectively engage in a series of worrying rituals known as "Christmas traditions", according to reports. Despite your family's apparent concern about how…
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December 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Despite your family’s apparent concern about how much you love Legend of Zelda, it’s about to be socially acceptable to fixate on nothing but a single day in the calendar for weeks on end (and that’s totally fine).
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Epstein Victims Upset About Lack of Transparency in Newly Released Files.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
Epstein Victims Upset About Lack of Transparency in Newly Released Files
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Epstein Victims Upset About Lack of Transparency in Newly Released Files.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
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When political lies meet economic reality: Reform, which promised to keep Council tax low and cut spending, then increased it by the maximum permissible, and still its deficit is skyrocketing. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Reform UK council’s budget reveals ‘gaping’ £60 million deficit
Kent County Council (KCC), faces a projected debt increase of tens of millions of pounds, even with maximum council tax hikes
www.independent.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 8:26 AM
When political lies meet economic reality: Reform, which promised to keep Council tax low and cut spending, then increased it by the maximum permissible, and still its deficit is skyrocketing. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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December 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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The legal challenge to the NHS’s clinical trial of puberty blockers is funded by a pressure group backed by Russian oligarchs and linked to the far right. goodlaw.social/1jop
From Russia to the far right: the shadowy forces challenging the NHS puberty blockers trial | Good Law Project
CitizenGO is backed by Russian oligarchs and linked to the far right. Good Law Project’s undercover investigation shows that it’s ramping up its work in the UK.
goodlaw.social
December 17, 2025 at 6:46 AM
The legal challenge to the NHS’s clinical trial of puberty blockers is funded by a pressure group backed by Russian oligarchs and linked to the far right. goodlaw.social/1jop
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📢Are you #autistic and living in the UK? Would you like to provide feedback on our short films about autistic adults' experiences of #dance? We are running online focus groups in the new year to discuss the films and other resources. Email me for more info: kelly.birtwell@manchester.ac.uk 💃🕺
December 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d... In today's Brand New ABA, reviewers find that some ABA teams are restraining autistic children using e.g. ankle cuffs, to stop them walking around too much. Or using other restraint equipment to stop them asking questions or using repeated movement to self-regulate.
APA PsycNet
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December 15, 2025 at 9:36 AM
psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d... In today's Brand New ABA, reviewers find that some ABA teams are restraining autistic children using e.g. ankle cuffs, to stop them walking around too much. Or using other restraint equipment to stop them asking questions or using repeated movement to self-regulate.
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Does anyone know of any support groups for Neurodivergent people with cancer undergoing treatment and/ or any support groups for carers? Please feel free to drop signposting below or direct message me, thank you.
December 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Does anyone know of any support groups for Neurodivergent people with cancer undergoing treatment and/ or any support groups for carers? Please feel free to drop signposting below or direct message me, thank you.
annsautism.blogspot.com/2025/12/but-... New blog from me. This may be helpful for anyone struggling to know whether to force their autistic child to join in at Christmas or other festivities. Some helpful resources, and some myth-busting.
But my autistic child needs to learn to join in festivities?
I've seen a few parents and carers talking about Christmas festivities and other festivals, and how important it is to them to make their au...
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December 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
annsautism.blogspot.com/2025/12/but-... New blog from me. This may be helpful for anyone struggling to know whether to force their autistic child to join in at Christmas or other festivities. Some helpful resources, and some myth-busting.
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Horrified by the sickening terrorist attack in Bondi Beach. My prayers are with the families of those tragically killed.
As Jewish communities come together to celebrate Hanukkah, we must stand together against violence and hate. Light will always triumph over darkness.
As Jewish communities come together to celebrate Hanukkah, we must stand together against violence and hate. Light will always triumph over darkness.
December 14, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Horrified by the sickening terrorist attack in Bondi Beach. My prayers are with the families of those tragically killed.
As Jewish communities come together to celebrate Hanukkah, we must stand together against violence and hate. Light will always triumph over darkness.
As Jewish communities come together to celebrate Hanukkah, we must stand together against violence and hate. Light will always triumph over darkness.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Your taxes, paying for disabled people and other patients to be beaten up by 'carers' in some of our hospitals.
When will this nightmare end, I wonder?
When will this nightmare end, I wonder?
Northampton hospital staff 'caught on CCTV assaulting patients'
The CQC expresses
www.bbc.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Your taxes, paying for disabled people and other patients to be beaten up by 'carers' in some of our hospitals.
When will this nightmare end, I wonder?
When will this nightmare end, I wonder?
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The ‘Christian’ far right that is destroying the USA has found a way in here. We should all be on our guard, especially women
Tommy Robinson supporters are turning to Christianity, leaving the Church in a dilemma www.bbc.com/news/article...
Tommy Robinson supporters are turning to Christianity, leaving the Church in a dilemma www.bbc.com/news/article...
Why Tommy Robinson supporters are turning to Christianity
The Church of England is grappling with what to do about followers of the far-right figure embracing faith.
www.bbc.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The ‘Christian’ far right that is destroying the USA has found a way in here. We should all be on our guard, especially women
Tommy Robinson supporters are turning to Christianity, leaving the Church in a dilemma www.bbc.com/news/article...
Tommy Robinson supporters are turning to Christianity, leaving the Church in a dilemma www.bbc.com/news/article...
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If you’re struggling to live with a person without autism, you’re not alone. We’ve gathered advice from family members of not-autism sufferers on how to make life easier for your relative without autism – but most importantly, for you.
How to live with a person without autism
Living with a person who’s living without autism can be a unique challenge. It’s not their fault that they suffer from not having autism — but that doesn’t reduce the impact their condition has on…
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December 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
If you’re struggling to live with a person without autism, you’re not alone. We’ve gathered advice from family members of not-autism sufferers on how to make life easier for your relative without autism – but most importantly, for you.