Autistic Butterfly
@autisticbutterfly.bsky.social
Advocate, Ally, Mentor, Educator, Speaker, Researcher, ND Affirming, Challenger
#AuDHD #GLP #Autistic #SEND #PCF #SIB #LD #NHS
@autisticbutter on X
#AuDHD #GLP #Autistic #SEND #PCF #SIB #LD #NHS
@autisticbutter on X
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Black-led autism research EXIST ! tackling racism in diagnosis to empowering Black families with culturally grounded care, Black researchers are leading work that truly reflects LIVED experience. 💪🏾👩🏿🔬👨🏾🔬
#blackandautistic
#blackandautistic
July 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Black-led autism research EXIST ! tackling racism in diagnosis to empowering Black families with culturally grounded care, Black researchers are leading work that truly reflects LIVED experience. 💪🏾👩🏿🔬👨🏾🔬
#blackandautistic
#blackandautistic
Well … I’ve been BlueSky missing a while
What have I missed?
What have I missed?
May 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Well … I’ve been BlueSky missing a while
What have I missed?
What have I missed?
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@dranniehickox.bsky.social @sameihuda.bsky.social @jonathanstea.bsky.social #ASD #PTSD #disability #mentalillness
Diagnostic overshadowing in PTSD and autism: trauma in ASD
Sofiia Karnatska blogs on a systematic review of PTSD in autistic individuals that provides insights on PTSD assessment and effective treatment.
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March 25, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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"When we ask for accommodations, we are not asking for special treatment or being selfish. We are simply advocating for our needs to be met so that we can fully participate and contribute to the world around us." -The Autistic Teacher.
www.facebook.com/autisticteac... #neurodiversity #autism
www.facebook.com/autisticteac... #neurodiversity #autism
The Autistic Teacher
The Autistic Teacher, London. 68,156 likes · 7,107 talking about this. Autistic and proud! Sharing insight and understanding to help the autistic community.
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March 6, 2025 at 4:08 AM
"When we ask for accommodations, we are not asking for special treatment or being selfish. We are simply advocating for our needs to be met so that we can fully participate and contribute to the world around us." -The Autistic Teacher.
www.facebook.com/autisticteac... #neurodiversity #autism
www.facebook.com/autisticteac... #neurodiversity #autism
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I am aware of the video showing a 12-year-old SEN student restrained in a London school, which is gaining attention on TikTok. ICARS has been supporting the family for the past month, this video highlights the urgent need for legislative protections in England. #AgainstRestraint
March 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I am aware of the video showing a 12-year-old SEN student restrained in a London school, which is gaining attention on TikTok. ICARS has been supporting the family for the past month, this video highlights the urgent need for legislative protections in England. #AgainstRestraint
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This Thursday!
This webinar should equip job seekers with language they can use to describe their needs, and give employers a better understanding of how to be accessible!
https://buff.ly/4hshNLq
#ActuallyAutistic #DEI
This webinar should equip job seekers with language they can use to describe their needs, and give employers a better understanding of how to be accessible!
https://buff.ly/4hshNLq
#ActuallyAutistic #DEI
Working With Neurodivergent Co-Workers: WEBINAR
In this live webinar, David will talk about working with neurodivergent people in the workplace and how the workplace might impact them.
buff.ly
February 18, 2025 at 9:05 AM
This Thursday!
This webinar should equip job seekers with language they can use to describe their needs, and give employers a better understanding of how to be accessible!
https://buff.ly/4hshNLq
#ActuallyAutistic #DEI
This webinar should equip job seekers with language they can use to describe their needs, and give employers a better understanding of how to be accessible!
https://buff.ly/4hshNLq
#ActuallyAutistic #DEI
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Off to London to celebrate the success of the National Autism Trainer Programme, my life for the last four years!
Huge thanks to @thementalelf.bsky.social for live messaging proceedings this afternoon.
#NATPMentalHealth #AT-Autism #AnnaFreud #NHSE
Huge thanks to @thementalelf.bsky.social for live messaging proceedings this afternoon.
#NATPMentalHealth #AT-Autism #AnnaFreud #NHSE
February 19, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Off to London to celebrate the success of the National Autism Trainer Programme, my life for the last four years!
Huge thanks to @thementalelf.bsky.social for live messaging proceedings this afternoon.
#NATPMentalHealth #AT-Autism #AnnaFreud #NHSE
Huge thanks to @thementalelf.bsky.social for live messaging proceedings this afternoon.
#NATPMentalHealth #AT-Autism #AnnaFreud #NHSE
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The National Autism Trainer Programme is a partnership of Anna Freud and AT-Autism. It was delivered to over 5,000 trainers from 2022-2024. annafreud.org/natp , www.atautism.org
We learned a lot during this programme. Hear some of the highlights by following #NATPmentalhealth from 1230 GMT.
We learned a lot during this programme. Hear some of the highlights by following #NATPmentalhealth from 1230 GMT.
The National Autism Trainer Programme
Learn more about our National Autism Trainer Programme, commissioned by NHS England and developed and delivered in collaboration with AT-Autism.
annafreud.org
February 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The National Autism Trainer Programme is a partnership of Anna Freud and AT-Autism. It was delivered to over 5,000 trainers from 2022-2024. annafreud.org/natp , www.atautism.org
We learned a lot during this programme. Hear some of the highlights by following #NATPmentalhealth from 1230 GMT.
We learned a lot during this programme. Hear some of the highlights by following #NATPmentalhealth from 1230 GMT.
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Today’s meeting is chaired by Georgia Pavolopoulou @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social, Director of National Autism Trainer Programme at Anna Freud and Associate Professor at UCL.
#NATPmentalhealth
#NATPmentalhealth
February 19, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Today’s meeting is chaired by Georgia Pavolopoulou @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social, Director of National Autism Trainer Programme at Anna Freud and Associate Professor at UCL.
#NATPmentalhealth
#NATPmentalhealth
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National Autism Trainer Programme (NATP)
Closing Conference
19 February 2025, 1230-1535
#NATPmentalhealth
In 2022, Anna Freud and AT-Autism joined forces to develop and deliver a ground-breaking autism trainer programme, commissioned by NHS England.
Follow along to find out what we learned.
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Closing Conference
19 February 2025, 1230-1535
#NATPmentalhealth
In 2022, Anna Freud and AT-Autism joined forces to develop and deliver a ground-breaking autism trainer programme, commissioned by NHS England.
Follow along to find out what we learned.
🧵
February 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
National Autism Trainer Programme (NATP)
Closing Conference
19 February 2025, 1230-1535
#NATPmentalhealth
In 2022, Anna Freud and AT-Autism joined forces to develop and deliver a ground-breaking autism trainer programme, commissioned by NHS England.
Follow along to find out what we learned.
🧵
Closing Conference
19 February 2025, 1230-1535
#NATPmentalhealth
In 2022, Anna Freud and AT-Autism joined forces to develop and deliver a ground-breaking autism trainer programme, commissioned by NHS England.
Follow along to find out what we learned.
🧵
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I'm delighted to announce two new workshops as part of the Harm in Therapy series for 2025: Rupture and Repair in Feb, and in March I'm excited to welcome Sonny Hallett @scrappapertiger.bsky.social as a co-facilitator for our March workshop on Queer, Autistic experiences of Harm (links in thread)
December 5, 2024 at 10:17 AM
I'm delighted to announce two new workshops as part of the Harm in Therapy series for 2025: Rupture and Repair in Feb, and in March I'm excited to welcome Sonny Hallett @scrappapertiger.bsky.social as a co-facilitator for our March workshop on Queer, Autistic experiences of Harm (links in thread)
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Autism One, the infamous autistic kiddy harming outfit has financially collapsed, shuttering its main program, 90%+ of its operation... hot on the heels of Autism Speak$ Canada collapsing. GO TEAM* AUTISTICS!
* Very Nuanced and Extensive use of the word 'Team'
* Very Nuanced and Extensive use of the word 'Team'
February 3, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Autism One, the infamous autistic kiddy harming outfit has financially collapsed, shuttering its main program, 90%+ of its operation... hot on the heels of Autism Speak$ Canada collapsing. GO TEAM* AUTISTICS!
* Very Nuanced and Extensive use of the word 'Team'
* Very Nuanced and Extensive use of the word 'Team'
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I am a Bosnian displaced prsn currently specialising in child psychology.. Neurodivergent in a few ways. I work with some of the most vulnerable families in London. My research will be exploring what helps non speaking autistic children's families to flourish. I am looking for refugee psychologists.
December 15, 2024 at 5:04 AM
I am a Bosnian displaced prsn currently specialising in child psychology.. Neurodivergent in a few ways. I work with some of the most vulnerable families in London. My research will be exploring what helps non speaking autistic children's families to flourish. I am looking for refugee psychologists.
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"Neuronormative training is such a harmful and short sighted practise."
Absolutely agree, @jamieandlion.bsky.social
Please can all occupational therapists & other professionals who practice any form of #ABA, look into why it's so harmful ... & stop, & use much better ways to support autistic folk
Absolutely agree, @jamieandlion.bsky.social
Please can all occupational therapists & other professionals who practice any form of #ABA, look into why it's so harmful ... & stop, & use much better ways to support autistic folk
As a bonus… we end up hating our own bodies and loosing access to some of the most effective self-regulation tools for our bodies… causing future challenges to be ever harder.
Neuronormative training is such a harmful and short sighted practise.
Neuronormative training is such a harmful and short sighted practise.
When we allow ABA therapists to “extinguish” flapping, echolalia, or other forms of autistic self-regulation to make a child appear less autistic—but without understanding why the child does these things—autistic kids perceive this as *irrational punishment*.
thinkingautismguide.com/2020/10/why-...
thinkingautismguide.com/2020/10/why-...
January 31, 2025 at 12:50 PM
"Neuronormative training is such a harmful and short sighted practise."
Absolutely agree, @jamieandlion.bsky.social
Please can all occupational therapists & other professionals who practice any form of #ABA, look into why it's so harmful ... & stop, & use much better ways to support autistic folk
Absolutely agree, @jamieandlion.bsky.social
Please can all occupational therapists & other professionals who practice any form of #ABA, look into why it's so harmful ... & stop, & use much better ways to support autistic folk
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"Neuronormative training is such a harmful and short sighted practise."
Absolutely agree, @jamieandlion.bsky.social
Please can all occupational therapists & other professionals who practice any form of #ABA, look into why it's so harmful ... & stop, & use much better ways to support autistic folk
Absolutely agree, @jamieandlion.bsky.social
Please can all occupational therapists & other professionals who practice any form of #ABA, look into why it's so harmful ... & stop, & use much better ways to support autistic folk
As a bonus… we end up hating our own bodies and loosing access to some of the most effective self-regulation tools for our bodies… causing future challenges to be ever harder.
Neuronormative training is such a harmful and short sighted practise.
Neuronormative training is such a harmful and short sighted practise.
January 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Autistic - not broken
November 15, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Autistic - not broken
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NEW POST: Inquiries and injustice: the SEND Inquiry hears the parental perspective, including ours from @tanialt.bsky.social Plus, local government claims the SEND Tribunal adversarial—do you agree? www.specialneedsjungle.com/i...
January 30, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: Inquiries and injustice: the SEND Inquiry hears the parental perspective, including ours from @tanialt.bsky.social Plus, local government claims the SEND Tribunal adversarial—do you agree? www.specialneedsjungle.com/i...
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Training a wonderful team of teachers & support staff today on affirmative methods of support for #GLP #NeuroDivergent pupils. Love my job 💜 #NHS #WeSpeechies #GestaltLanguageProcessing
January 7, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Training a wonderful team of teachers & support staff today on affirmative methods of support for #GLP #NeuroDivergent pupils. Love my job 💜 #NHS #WeSpeechies #GestaltLanguageProcessing
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We did it! We got through a other year!
January 1, 2025 at 12:20 AM
We did it! We got through a other year!
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Agreed. My PhD research is experiences of autistic burnout in children and young people. I’m only at the very beginning of my PhD however, the literature available is few and limited. In the mean time I have written & published two books on the topic. Raising awareness is so so important
December 27, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Agreed. My PhD research is experiences of autistic burnout in children and young people. I’m only at the very beginning of my PhD however, the literature available is few and limited. In the mean time I have written & published two books on the topic. Raising awareness is so so important
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Just read my 693rd Prevention of Future Deaths Report this year. Only:
16 relate to learning disabled people (who aren't autistic)
3 relate to learning disabled, autistic people
16 relate to autistic people (without a learning disability)
5% of all PFDs, feels way too low to me #NotFullyHuman
16 relate to learning disabled people (who aren't autistic)
3 relate to learning disabled, autistic people
16 relate to autistic people (without a learning disability)
5% of all PFDs, feels way too low to me #NotFullyHuman
December 24, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Just read my 693rd Prevention of Future Deaths Report this year. Only:
16 relate to learning disabled people (who aren't autistic)
3 relate to learning disabled, autistic people
16 relate to autistic people (without a learning disability)
5% of all PFDs, feels way too low to me #NotFullyHuman
16 relate to learning disabled people (who aren't autistic)
3 relate to learning disabled, autistic people
16 relate to autistic people (without a learning disability)
5% of all PFDs, feels way too low to me #NotFullyHuman
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do you have a gift link? I certainly don't subscribe to the NYT but would love to yell about how much bologna is in this shit sandwich.
December 24, 2024 at 12:01 AM
do you have a gift link? I certainly don't subscribe to the NYT but would love to yell about how much bologna is in this shit sandwich.
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It’s been an absolute pleasure working as a trainer on this programme. If you are interested in autism and mental health, consider joining the National Autism Trainer Programme’s free virtual conference on February 19th 2025 12:30-15:30
www.annafreud.org/training/cou...
www.annafreud.org/training/cou...
December 20, 2024 at 9:53 AM
It’s been an absolute pleasure working as a trainer on this programme. If you are interested in autism and mental health, consider joining the National Autism Trainer Programme’s free virtual conference on February 19th 2025 12:30-15:30
www.annafreud.org/training/cou...
www.annafreud.org/training/cou...
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We see the need for an approach to supporting #autistic people that is, by principle, grounded in acceptance of the autistic diversity of being and informed by autistic experience, which we elaborate on in this article, led by @elainemcgreevy.bsky.social +moi
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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November 17, 2024 at 4:16 PM
We see the need for an approach to supporting #autistic people that is, by principle, grounded in acceptance of the autistic diversity of being and informed by autistic experience, which we elaborate on in this article, led by @elainemcgreevy.bsky.social +moi
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...