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Dr Aimee Grant
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#ActuallyAutistic Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow: "Autism from Menstruation to Menopause" | Swansea Uni
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It's only 2 days until the Autism and maternity free online event!

It's on Thursday evening, from 6-7.30 GMT (UK time)

Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-and...

Or by emailing Danielle.Bird@swansea.ac.uk
Autism and maternity: information for parents and supporters
Join for the online launch Dr Aimee Grant’s Autism-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy – an inclusive resource for parents and professionals alike.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
draimeegrant.bsky.social
📣New research

Q: What do neurodivergent people think about words like "neurodiversity".

A: it's complicated; they use it, but it has limitations and could stigmatise.

Full paper: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

(1 of 2)
‘A Lovely Safe Umbrella to Describe Yourself With’ or ‘Meaningless’: An Online Survey of UK-Based Neurodivergent Adults’ Views of Neurodiversity-Related Terminology - Aimee Grant, Jennifer Leigh, Moni...
Background: Neurodivergence refers to people with ways of behaving and thinking that diverge from the norm. Examples include Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperacti...
journals.sagepub.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
draimeegrant.bsky.social
It's so exciting to see the advert for my Autistic maternity guide!

If anyone is thinking of buying a copy, I have a 20% discount code if you buy from JKP. Code: %AGRANT20

Link: uk.jkp.com/products/the...
Screenshot of sponsored advert on Facebook from Jessica Kingsley Publishers, for my book The Autism Friendly Guide to Pregnancy Birth and the Fourth Trimester.
November 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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There's still time to register for next Thursday's FREE online event: Autism and maternity: information for parents and supporters (6-7.30pm UK time).

I'll be joined by 3 brilliant Autistic midwives: Karen Henry, Rebecca Warboys & Diane Fox.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-and...
Autism and maternity: information for parents and supporters
Join for the online launch Dr Aimee Grant’s Autism-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy – an inclusive resource for parents and professionals alike.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:37 AM
draimeegrant.bsky.social
📢 New research: how Autism charities talk about Autistic people.

TLDR: they say we're a problem.

Summary in The Conversation: theconversation.com/autism-chari...

Full text: https://doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0335132

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Screen shot of The Conversation headline: Autism charities portray Autistic people as helpless and a burden - our research shows why it matters
October 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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The Autism friendly guide to pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester is published today!

Below you can see some information about the book (1 of 2)

There's a 20% discount code if you buy from Jessica Kingsley Publishers - %AGRANT20
White to red faded background with doodle of a pile of books. Title is in a banner “New book: Autism and pregnancy.” Doodles of parents with babies along the top. Image of a book cover with multiple pregnant people on it. Aimee wrote a book! Aimee (our lead investigator) has been doing research on Autistic people’s maternity experiences since 2021. She wrote a book which is aiming to be easy to read. Autistic people said they didn’t get enough information about pregnancy. This book… Shares experiences from Autistic people about what to expect Has tools to try when things are difficult Gives scripts for when it’s hard to know what to say Reinforces the important bits in summaries Has top tips from Autistic midwives Has a birth plan template Topics include: Pregnancy Sensory experiences Staying healthy in pregnancy Appointments and information Pregnancy complications & pregnancy loss Birth Where to give birth Giving birth & pain relief What happens after you give birth When baby has arrived Baby’s care, sleep & feeding Your emotions
October 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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📣Join me to for a free talk!

Topic: a summary of the research on Autism and menopause:

Tuesday, October 7 · 6 - 7pm GMT+1

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dr-aimee-g...
Event Announcement, picture of a megaphone. Dr Aimee Grant: Autism and the Menopause - what does the research say? Picture of Aimee Grant, a white woman with short dark hair and glasses smiling. • Free online talk • 7th October, 6-7pm BST • Register at Eventbrite – link available across our social media. Trigger warning: bad medical treatment
October 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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If you missed my "Autism From Menstruation to Menopause" event, outlining the research on Autistic menopause, it's now available on YouTube:

youtu.be/QzeS3RjKLqA?...
Dr Aimee Grant: Autism and the Menopause - what does the research say?
YouTube video by Autism from menstruation to menopause
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October 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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🌟New piece out today in @theconversation.com on Autistic people who are non-speaking or semi-speaking (they can speak some times)

theconversation.com/why-some-aut...
Why some autistic people don’t speak
For around a third of autistic people, speaking is hard.
theconversation.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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mikeachim.bsky.social
Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."
October 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
draimeegrant.bsky.social
🌟 New article on @theconversation.com today

My thoughts on why we should stop saying "the Autism spectrum" and just use "Autism"

theconversation.com/why-its-time...
Why it’s time to rethink the notion of an autism ‘spectrum’
The idea of autism as a single spectrum has shaped thinking for decades. But many autistic people and researchers now argue the metaphor is misleading.
theconversation.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
draimeegrant.bsky.social
📣Join me to for a free talk!

Topic: a summary of the research on Autism and menopause:

Tuesday, October 7 · 6 - 7pm GMT+1

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dr-aimee-g...
Event Announcement, picture of a megaphone. Dr Aimee Grant: Autism and the Menopause - what does the research say? Picture of Aimee Grant, a white woman with short dark hair and glasses smiling. • Free online talk • 7th October, 6-7pm BST • Register at Eventbrite – link available across our social media. Trigger warning: bad medical treatment
October 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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My copies of The Autism Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and the fourth trimester have arrived 🥰

20% discount code: %AGRANT20

uk.jkp.com/products/the...
September 23, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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The Israeli Air Force continues to bomb in Gaza
IAF attack in Gaza
September 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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🌟 New systematic review published today: Autism & the menopause 🌟

Published in @autisminadulthood.bsky.social - www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Full text: www.researchgate.net/publication/...

Summary @theconversation.com - theconversation.com/why-menopaus...
Why menopause may be even tougher for autistic people – and what needs to change
A new review reveals that autistic people often experience more severe menopause symptoms but face barriers to support.
theconversation.com
September 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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agawande.bsky.social
STAGGERING: This new study of 133 countries is the first to estimate the impact of all USAID’s work. In 2 decades, it has saved *92M* lives. Current cuts, if not reversed, are forecast to cost up to *14M* lives thru 2030. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
July 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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drquinngyn.medsky.social
I actually know more about the science than this sun-baked whoopie cushion masquerading as a HHS secretary and I and the rest of my board certified colleagues who practice evidence based medicine will continue to highly recommend COVID vaccines for pregnant patients
June 30, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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natebowling.com
I'm begging folks to not compliment themselves too much on their "non-violent" marches & rallies.

Instead, try to understand that violence at protests is generally a result of law enforcement escalation.

Then, the galaxy brain move is to ask yourself "which protests do police tend to attack?"
June 15, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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humanitymustwin.bsky.social
US concentration camps come to Europe?
June 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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I'm delighted to announce that I've been promoted to Associate Professor in Public Health.

Enormous thanks are due to @profamybrown.bsky.social my manager and fellowship mentor :)
June 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Trump has federalized at least 2,000 National Guard forces and reportedly plans to deploy troops to Los Angeles over Governor Newsom’s objections. If that happens, it will be the first time since 1965 that a president has sent troops into a state without a state request. 1/19
June 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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The evidence for condition-free minimum income keeps on growing.

@teamlabouruk.bsky.social please take notes and change tack.
scottsantens.com Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · Jul 31
The results of another BIG pilot are now available. This one was in L.A. and provided $1,000/mo for a year (2022 to 2023) to 3,200 people and compared them to a control group of 5,000. Every household started in poverty and with kids or expecting a baby.

The results speak for themselves. 👇
Los Angeles gave families $1,000 a month in the biggest basic income pilot in the country. Now the results are in.
A basic income pilot in Los Angeles saw increases in the quality of life for participants and their families. Some even left abusive situations.
www.businessinsider.com
May 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Editorial on neurodiveristy frameworks in East Asian cultures: identity vs person-first debates don't make (linguistic) sense in some languages. These cultures may value harmony/cultural tightness over individuality; important to learn from local autistic ppl. 1/
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Neurodiversity paradigms and their development across cultures: Some reflections in East Asian contexts - Tomoya Hirota, Keun-Ah Cheon, Meng-Chuan Lai, 2024
journals.sagepub.com
May 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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I’m so excited to share that our call for papers for a special issue of ‘ #Neurodiversity’ is now live!

We’re looking for papers, podcasts, videos (and more) that align with the critical turn in #ND studies! 🤩

@ainokash.bsky.social @louisecreechan.bsky.social

journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/cm...
journals.sagepub.com
May 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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🌟New article / rant for @theconversation.com 🌟

Why it's NOT true to say "everyone's a bit Autistic"

theconversation.com/everyone-isn...
Everyone isn’t ‘a little bit autistic’ – here’s why this notion is harmful
This casual phrase might seem harmless but it misunderstands what autism really is and can do real harm to autistic people.
theconversation.com
May 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM