Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)
@autisticrealms.bsky.social
💜 ♾️ AuDHD | Monotropic | Neuro-affirming Autism advocate & consultant.
Interests: monotropism, flow, burnout & neuroqueer theory.
Writer • Trainer • Resource Creator | Former SEND EY/Primary teacher ♾️ 💜
https://www.autisticrealms.com/
Interests: monotropism, flow, burnout & neuroqueer theory.
Writer • Trainer • Resource Creator | Former SEND EY/Primary teacher ♾️ 💜
https://www.autisticrealms.com/
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Neurodiversity-Affirming Supporting Autistic PeopleGrow and Thrive Helen EdgarAutistic Advocate, Author & Consultant Autistic, Neuro-affirming Autism ad ...
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I'm Helen Edgar (AuDHD), Educational Consultant & Founder of Autistic Realms.
Interests: Neuro-Affirmative Practice, Monotropism, Burnout, Disability Rights & Neuroqueer Theory.
Supporting Autistic & otherwise neurodivergent people to thrive. Lots of free resources!
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Interests: Neuro-Affirmative Practice, Monotropism, Burnout, Disability Rights & Neuroqueer Theory.
Supporting Autistic & otherwise neurodivergent people to thrive. Lots of free resources!
Explore:
autisticrealms.com
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Weird Pride Day 4th March 2026
You are invited to join in:
This could include sharing stories or art about embracing weirdness, reflections, calls to action or you may want to run Weird Pride events, online or in person.
#WeirdPride
Find out more: weirdpride.day
You are invited to join in:
This could include sharing stories or art about embracing weirdness, reflections, calls to action or you may want to run Weird Pride events, online or in person.
#WeirdPride
Find out more: weirdpride.day
Welcome to Weird Pride Day! - Weird Pride Day
This is a day for people to embrace their weirdness, and reject the stigma associated with being weird. To publicly express pride in the things that make us weird, and to celebrate the diversity of hu...
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January 31, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Weird Pride Day 4th March 2026
You are invited to join in:
This could include sharing stories or art about embracing weirdness, reflections, calls to action or you may want to run Weird Pride events, online or in person.
#WeirdPride
Find out more: weirdpride.day
You are invited to join in:
This could include sharing stories or art about embracing weirdness, reflections, calls to action or you may want to run Weird Pride events, online or in person.
#WeirdPride
Find out more: weirdpride.day
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Weird Pride Day 4th March 2026
Weird Pride in a Hostile World
This is a day for people to embrace their weirdness, & reject the stigma associated with being weird. To publicly express pride in the things that make us weird, and to celebrate the diversity of humankind
Find out more weirdpride.day
Weird Pride in a Hostile World
This is a day for people to embrace their weirdness, & reject the stigma associated with being weird. To publicly express pride in the things that make us weird, and to celebrate the diversity of humankind
Find out more weirdpride.day
January 31, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Weird Pride Day 4th March 2026
Weird Pride in a Hostile World
This is a day for people to embrace their weirdness, & reject the stigma associated with being weird. To publicly express pride in the things that make us weird, and to celebrate the diversity of humankind
Find out more weirdpride.day
Weird Pride in a Hostile World
This is a day for people to embrace their weirdness, & reject the stigma associated with being weird. To publicly express pride in the things that make us weird, and to celebrate the diversity of humankind
Find out more weirdpride.day
Weird Pride Day 4th March 2026
Weird Pride in a Hostile World
This is a day for people to embrace their weirdness, & reject the stigma associated with being weird. To publicly express pride in the things that make us weird, and to celebrate the diversity of humankind
Find out more weirdpride.day
Weird Pride in a Hostile World
This is a day for people to embrace their weirdness, & reject the stigma associated with being weird. To publicly express pride in the things that make us weird, and to celebrate the diversity of humankind
Find out more weirdpride.day
January 31, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Weird Pride Day 4th March 2026
Weird Pride in a Hostile World
This is a day for people to embrace their weirdness, & reject the stigma associated with being weird. To publicly express pride in the things that make us weird, and to celebrate the diversity of humankind
Find out more weirdpride.day
Weird Pride in a Hostile World
This is a day for people to embrace their weirdness, & reject the stigma associated with being weird. To publicly express pride in the things that make us weird, and to celebrate the diversity of humankind
Find out more weirdpride.day
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Autistic adults prefer social touch less but engage just as much: The impact of social context, relationship type, sensory responsivity, and psychological factors
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January 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Autistic adults prefer social touch less but engage just as much: The impact of social context, relationship type, sensory responsivity, and psychological factors
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Emotion regulation in families of autistic children and adolescents: A longitudinal study
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January 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Emotion regulation in families of autistic children and adolescents: A longitudinal study
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@pebbleautism.bsky.social is our Neuro-Affirming Neurodivergent Practitioner of the Week!
They recently joined our network & are in our international Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory
Find out more
Search for support or register as a practitioner
neurodivergentpractitioners.org/listing/pebb...
They recently joined our network & are in our international Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory
Find out more
Search for support or register as a practitioner
neurodivergentpractitioners.org/listing/pebb...
Pebble Autism – Neurodivergent Practitioners | Neurodivergent Practitioner Community
Category: Diagnostic Services; Practitioners Neurodivergence(s): ADHD, AuDHD; Ethnicity: White British; Gender and/or sexuality: two practitioners, one male one female; Region served: Europe, United K...
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January 30, 2026 at 1:38 PM
@pebbleautism.bsky.social is our Neuro-Affirming Neurodivergent Practitioner of the Week!
They recently joined our network & are in our international Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory
Find out more
Search for support or register as a practitioner
neurodivergentpractitioners.org/listing/pebb...
They recently joined our network & are in our international Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory
Find out more
Search for support or register as a practitioner
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Highly recommend @pebbleautism.bsky.social for neuro-affirmative assessments!
Wonderful work!
Wonderful work!
@pebbleautism.bsky.social is our Neuro-Affirming Neurodivergent Practitioner of the Week!
They recently joined our network & are in our international Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory
Find out more
Search for support or register as a practitioner
neurodivergentpractitioners.org/listing/pebb...
They recently joined our network & are in our international Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory
Find out more
Search for support or register as a practitioner
neurodivergentpractitioners.org/listing/pebb...
Pebble Autism – Neurodivergent Practitioners | Neurodivergent Practitioner Community
Category: Diagnostic Services; Practitioners Neurodivergence(s): ADHD, AuDHD; Ethnicity: White British; Gender and/or sexuality: two practitioners, one male one female; Region served: Europe, United K...
neurodivergentpractitioners.org
January 30, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Highly recommend @pebbleautism.bsky.social for neuro-affirmative assessments!
Wonderful work!
Wonderful work!
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Shameless self-plug time! When you pre-order my upcoming ADHD book from
@PESIinc and use promo code AMYM25, you can get 25% off! www.pesi.com/item/a-neuro...
@PESIinc and use promo code AMYM25, you can get 25% off! www.pesi.com/item/a-neuro...
A Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach to ADHD
In this dynamic guide, Dr. Amy Marschall, an expert in ADHD and neurodiversity, offers a new perspective that centers clients’ lived experience of ADHD, empowering those with differently wired brains
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November 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Shameless self-plug time! When you pre-order my upcoming ADHD book from
@PESIinc and use promo code AMYM25, you can get 25% off! www.pesi.com/item/a-neuro...
@PESIinc and use promo code AMYM25, you can get 25% off! www.pesi.com/item/a-neuro...
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As #givingTuesday is near: Please let us know what autism orgs you think are worth supporting, as well as which are really NOT worth anyone's time/$$. Our recs are below; please note that we like and also side-eye plenty of orgs that aren't listed.
thinkingautismguide.com/useful-autis...
#autism
thinkingautismguide.com/useful-autis...
#autism
How do you know if an autism organization is good?
Not every autism organization helps autistic people. Here's how you can tell the difference, with examples.
thinkingautismguide.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
As #givingTuesday is near: Please let us know what autism orgs you think are worth supporting, as well as which are really NOT worth anyone's time/$$. Our recs are below; please note that we like and also side-eye plenty of orgs that aren't listed.
thinkingautismguide.com/useful-autis...
#autism
thinkingautismguide.com/useful-autis...
#autism
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Fab news! Our paper "The conceptualisation, experience, and recognition of emotion in autism: Differences in the psychological mechanisms involved in autistic and non-autistic emotion recognition" has now been published in Autism Research⭐ Summary: 🧵1
doi.org/10.1002/aur....
doi.org/10.1002/aur....
The Conceptualization, Experience, and Recognition of Emotion in Autism: Differences in the Psychological Mechanisms Involved in Autistic and Non‐Autistic Emotion Recognition
Existing literature suggests that differences between autistic and non-autistic people in emotion recognition might be related to differences in how these groups experience emotions themselves. Speci...
doi.org
January 29, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Fab news! Our paper "The conceptualisation, experience, and recognition of emotion in autism: Differences in the psychological mechanisms involved in autistic and non-autistic emotion recognition" has now been published in Autism Research⭐ Summary: 🧵1
doi.org/10.1002/aur....
doi.org/10.1002/aur....
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Updated: A signposting resource to support Autistic people experiencing menopause/ perimenopause.
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Autistic Menopause & Perimenopause Resources | Autistic Realms
A signposting resource to support Autistic people experiencing menopause/ perimenopause. What else would you recommend?Any other research/books/ blogs / You ...
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January 29, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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Research Reshare!
Wain, D. et. al., (2026) Transitioning in and out of autistic flow: A qualitative study presenting a non-pathologising approach to neurodivergent wellbeing and conceptualising autistic ways of being in clinical and therapeutic settings.
kar.kent.ac.uk/112495/
#flow #monotropism
Wain, D. et. al., (2026) Transitioning in and out of autistic flow: A qualitative study presenting a non-pathologising approach to neurodivergent wellbeing and conceptualising autistic ways of being in clinical and therapeutic settings.
kar.kent.ac.uk/112495/
#flow #monotropism
January 29, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Research Reshare!
Wain, D. et. al., (2026) Transitioning in and out of autistic flow: A qualitative study presenting a non-pathologising approach to neurodivergent wellbeing and conceptualising autistic ways of being in clinical and therapeutic settings.
kar.kent.ac.uk/112495/
#flow #monotropism
Wain, D. et. al., (2026) Transitioning in and out of autistic flow: A qualitative study presenting a non-pathologising approach to neurodivergent wellbeing and conceptualising autistic ways of being in clinical and therapeutic settings.
kar.kent.ac.uk/112495/
#flow #monotropism
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Wain et al (2026) Transitioning in and out of autistic flow: A qualitative study presenting a non-pathologising approach to neurodivergent wellbeing and conceptualising autistic ways of being in clinical and therapeutic settings.
kar.kent.ac.uk/112495/
#monotropism #Autisticflow #inertia
kar.kent.ac.uk/112495/
#monotropism #Autisticflow #inertia
Transitioning in and out of autistic flow: A qualitative study presenting a non-pathologising approach to neurodivergent wellbeing and conceptualising autistic ways of being in clinical and therapeut...
kar.kent.ac.uk
January 28, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Wain et al (2026) Transitioning in and out of autistic flow: A qualitative study presenting a non-pathologising approach to neurodivergent wellbeing and conceptualising autistic ways of being in clinical and therapeutic settings.
kar.kent.ac.uk/112495/
#monotropism #Autisticflow #inertia
kar.kent.ac.uk/112495/
#monotropism #Autisticflow #inertia
Wain et al (2026) Transitioning in and out of autistic flow: A qualitative study presenting a non-pathologising approach to neurodivergent wellbeing and conceptualising autistic ways of being in clinical and therapeutic settings.
kar.kent.ac.uk/112495/
#monotropism #Autisticflow #inertia
kar.kent.ac.uk/112495/
#monotropism #Autisticflow #inertia
Transitioning in and out of autistic flow: A qualitative study presenting a non-pathologising approach to neurodivergent wellbeing and conceptualising autistic ways of being in clinical and therapeut...
kar.kent.ac.uk
January 28, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Wain et al (2026) Transitioning in and out of autistic flow: A qualitative study presenting a non-pathologising approach to neurodivergent wellbeing and conceptualising autistic ways of being in clinical and therapeutic settings.
kar.kent.ac.uk/112495/
#monotropism #Autisticflow #inertia
kar.kent.ac.uk/112495/
#monotropism #Autisticflow #inertia
New research:
Ward, T., Popazov, S., Adams, J. et al. Understanding phenomenological experiences of autistic inertia using online community discourse. Commun Psychol (2026). doi.org/10.1038/s442...
Ward, T., Popazov, S., Adams, J. et al. Understanding phenomenological experiences of autistic inertia using online community discourse. Commun Psychol (2026). doi.org/10.1038/s442...
Understanding phenomenological experiences of autistic inertia using online community discourse - Communications Psychology
Analysing 501 Reddit posts, this study reveals the cyclical nature of Autistic inertia, its fatiguing effects, links to co-occurring conditions, and coping strategies – moving closer to a formal defin...
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January 28, 2026 at 11:47 AM
New research:
Ward, T., Popazov, S., Adams, J. et al. Understanding phenomenological experiences of autistic inertia using online community discourse. Commun Psychol (2026). doi.org/10.1038/s442...
Ward, T., Popazov, S., Adams, J. et al. Understanding phenomenological experiences of autistic inertia using online community discourse. Commun Psychol (2026). doi.org/10.1038/s442...
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Looking forward to joining PDA North America with @laurahellfeld.bsky.social this thursday 29th Jan 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM GMT
Understanding the overlap of PDA & PANS/PANDAS
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Understanding the overlap of PDA & PANS/PANDAS
Find out more: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
Understanding the overlap of PDA & PANS/PANDAS
Join us for a neuro-affirming webinar exploring the overlap between PANS, PANDAS, and neurodivergence. Together, we’ll unpack what these experiences can look like in everyday life and offer practical,...
www.zeffy.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Looking forward to joining PDA North America with @laurahellfeld.bsky.social this thursday 29th Jan 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM GMT
Understanding the overlap of PDA & PANS/PANDAS
Find out more: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
Understanding the overlap of PDA & PANS/PANDAS
Find out more: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
Looking forward to joining PDA North America with @laurahellfeld.bsky.social this thursday 29th Jan 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM GMT
Understanding the overlap of PDA & PANS/PANDAS
Find out more: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
Understanding the overlap of PDA & PANS/PANDAS
Find out more: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
Understanding the overlap of PDA & PANS/PANDAS
Join us for a neuro-affirming webinar exploring the overlap between PANS, PANDAS, and neurodivergence. Together, we’ll unpack what these experiences can look like in everyday life and offer practical,...
www.zeffy.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Looking forward to joining PDA North America with @laurahellfeld.bsky.social this thursday 29th Jan 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM GMT
Understanding the overlap of PDA & PANS/PANDAS
Find out more: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
Understanding the overlap of PDA & PANS/PANDAS
Find out more: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
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It is almost end of Jan and a wonderful new blog and list of @annmemmott.bsky.social's research round-up! Hurrah!
Thank you @ndconnection.bsky.social
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-...
Thank you @ndconnection.bsky.social
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-...
Autism, Neurodivergence, Support Needs and Inclusion — What’s New in December and January — Neurodiverse Connection
In this research roundup, Ann Memmott brings together recent papers from December and January exploring Autism and other Neurodivergent conditions, with a particular focus on support needs, inclusio...
ndconnection.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 9:09 PM
It is almost end of Jan and a wonderful new blog and list of @annmemmott.bsky.social's research round-up! Hurrah!
Thank you @ndconnection.bsky.social
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-...
Thank you @ndconnection.bsky.social
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-...
It is almost end of Jan and a wonderful new blog and list of @annmemmott.bsky.social's research round-up! Hurrah!
Thank you @ndconnection.bsky.social
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-...
Thank you @ndconnection.bsky.social
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-...
Autism, Neurodivergence, Support Needs and Inclusion — What’s New in December and January — Neurodiverse Connection
In this research roundup, Ann Memmott brings together recent papers from December and January exploring Autism and other Neurodivergent conditions, with a particular focus on support needs, inclusio...
ndconnection.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 9:09 PM
It is almost end of Jan and a wonderful new blog and list of @annmemmott.bsky.social's research round-up! Hurrah!
Thank you @ndconnection.bsky.social
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-...
Thank you @ndconnection.bsky.social
ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-...
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New pre-print: Exploring The Phenomenology Of Autistic Attention from @danpoole.bsky.social @beatrixbird.bsky.social & team.
Relevant to the theory of monotropism - about improving accessibility for Autistic people in the workplace.
osf.io/preprints/ps...
Relevant to the theory of monotropism - about improving accessibility for Autistic people in the workplace.
osf.io/preprints/ps...
OSF
osf.io
January 27, 2026 at 6:41 PM
New pre-print: Exploring The Phenomenology Of Autistic Attention from @danpoole.bsky.social @beatrixbird.bsky.social & team.
Relevant to the theory of monotropism - about improving accessibility for Autistic people in the workplace.
osf.io/preprints/ps...
Relevant to the theory of monotropism - about improving accessibility for Autistic people in the workplace.
osf.io/preprints/ps...
New pre-print: Exploring The Phenomenology Of Autistic Attention from @danpoole.bsky.social @beatrixbird.bsky.social & team.
Relevant to the theory of monotropism - about improving accessibility for Autistic people in the workplace.
osf.io/preprints/ps...
Relevant to the theory of monotropism - about improving accessibility for Autistic people in the workplace.
osf.io/preprints/ps...
OSF
osf.io
January 27, 2026 at 6:41 PM
New pre-print: Exploring The Phenomenology Of Autistic Attention from @danpoole.bsky.social @beatrixbird.bsky.social & team.
Relevant to the theory of monotropism - about improving accessibility for Autistic people in the workplace.
osf.io/preprints/ps...
Relevant to the theory of monotropism - about improving accessibility for Autistic people in the workplace.
osf.io/preprints/ps...
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Here are some SEND awards we can all get behind! 2026 Leaders’ Awards for people with learning disabilities and autism—time for self advocates to shine www.learningdisabilitytoday....
January 25, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Here are some SEND awards we can all get behind! 2026 Leaders’ Awards for people with learning disabilities and autism—time for self advocates to shine www.learningdisabilitytoday....
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Tens of thousands of children in England have spent more than a year waiting for NHS community care such as hearing services, speech and language therapy and disability support, the BBC has found. www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/...
Children's early development at risk with year-long NHS waits
A quarter of the 300,000 children waiting for community NHS care have spent more than a year waiting.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Tens of thousands of children in England have spent more than a year waiting for NHS community care such as hearing services, speech and language therapy and disability support, the BBC has found. www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/...
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NEW POST: Complex needs, simple cuts: how vague, undefinable labels and lazy terminology could be a roadmap to rationing who gets SEND support. www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
#Disability #SENDSky
#Disability #SENDSky
January 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM
NEW POST: Complex needs, simple cuts: how vague, undefinable labels and lazy terminology could be a roadmap to rationing who gets SEND support. www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
#Disability #SENDSky
#Disability #SENDSky
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Our new study, just published in Nature Mental Health: Symptom change in depression and anxiety during psychological therapy for autistic adults... [1/8]
🧵⤵️
#autres #mentalhealth
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
🧵⤵️
#autres #mentalhealth
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Symptom change in depression and anxiety during psychological therapy for autistic adults - Nature Mental Health
Pender et al. evaluated depression and anxiety symptom trajectories in autistic adults receiving routine therapy in UK primary care.
www.nature.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Our new study, just published in Nature Mental Health: Symptom change in depression and anxiety during psychological therapy for autistic adults... [1/8]
🧵⤵️
#autres #mentalhealth
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
🧵⤵️
#autres #mentalhealth
www.nature.com/articles/s44...