Jo Billington
@drjobillington.bsky.social
Autism researcher/lecturer at Uni of Reading. Co-founder of the Wellbeing Hub: https://bit.ly/4ewJP6t
Personal account
Interested in:
#AutRes
School experiences of autistic children
Qual methods
Equity & social justice
Autistic flourishing & thriving
Personal account
Interested in:
#AutRes
School experiences of autistic children
Qual methods
Equity & social justice
Autistic flourishing & thriving
Umbrella review of systematic reviews published yesterday in the British Medical Journal shows no link between paracetamol and autism or ADHD
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Maternal paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and risk of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in offspring: umbrella review of systematic reviews
Objective To assess the quality, biases, and validity of evidence on maternal paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and the risk of autism spectrum disorder (referred to as autism) and atte...
www.bmj.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Umbrella review of systematic reviews published yesterday in the British Medical Journal shows no link between paracetamol and autism or ADHD
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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Just discovered this neurodivergent bookshop - very cool!
And not just because it has our forthcoming book on neurodiversity-affirmative classrooms on their front page...
@drrachaeldavis.bsky.social @claruineill.bsky.social
makessensetome.co.uk
And not just because it has our forthcoming book on neurodiversity-affirmative classrooms on their front page...
@drrachaeldavis.bsky.social @claruineill.bsky.social
makessensetome.co.uk
MAKES SENSE TO ME | The Neurodivergent Bookshop
Discover the world’s first neurodiversity-specialist bookshop! This disabled-led ND community offers books on ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Tourette’s & Mental Health. Resources for neurodiversity at work, ...
makessensetome.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Just discovered this neurodivergent bookshop - very cool!
And not just because it has our forthcoming book on neurodiversity-affirmative classrooms on their front page...
@drrachaeldavis.bsky.social @claruineill.bsky.social
makessensetome.co.uk
And not just because it has our forthcoming book on neurodiversity-affirmative classrooms on their front page...
@drrachaeldavis.bsky.social @claruineill.bsky.social
makessensetome.co.uk
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Zines, zines, zines.
I did a podcast chatting about the #ZELP project, emotional literacy and general #zine stuff. It was fun. I didn't rant *too* much.
The accompanying video that the podcaster made it super cool. 🩷
www.linkedin.com/posts/lucind...
I did a podcast chatting about the #ZELP project, emotional literacy and general #zine stuff. It was fun. I didn't rant *too* much.
The accompanying video that the podcaster made it super cool. 🩷
www.linkedin.com/posts/lucind...
#psychologyintheclassroom | Lucinda Powell
From 1930s sci-fi fan culture to punk rock and riot grrrl movements, zines have a rich history as tools for sharing experiences and ideas. Julie Kane illustrates how zines have evolved into accessible...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Zines, zines, zines.
I did a podcast chatting about the #ZELP project, emotional literacy and general #zine stuff. It was fun. I didn't rant *too* much.
The accompanying video that the podcaster made it super cool. 🩷
www.linkedin.com/posts/lucind...
I did a podcast chatting about the #ZELP project, emotional literacy and general #zine stuff. It was fun. I didn't rant *too* much.
The accompanying video that the podcaster made it super cool. 🩷
www.linkedin.com/posts/lucind...
Lovely to see this talk from the @craeioe.bsky.social webinar archive pop up on my feed.
The open access paper this talk is based on is published here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
The open access paper this talk is based on is published here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
October 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Lovely to see this talk from the @craeioe.bsky.social webinar archive pop up on my feed.
The open access paper this talk is based on is published here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
The open access paper this talk is based on is published here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Statement from AsIAm in response to Autism misinformation by the US Government.
September 23, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Statement from AsIAm in response to Autism misinformation by the US Government.
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Paracetamol (Tylenol) does not cause autism, and it is a source of great dismay that autism researchers and Autistic advocates still have to spend so much time battling misinformation.
Research on causes of autism systematically fails to control for the existence and behaviour of Autistic parents.
Research on causes of autism systematically fails to control for the existence and behaviour of Autistic parents.
September 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Paracetamol (Tylenol) does not cause autism, and it is a source of great dismay that autism researchers and Autistic advocates still have to spend so much time battling misinformation.
Research on causes of autism systematically fails to control for the existence and behaviour of Autistic parents.
Research on causes of autism systematically fails to control for the existence and behaviour of Autistic parents.
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On Trump, autism and tylenol:
A student I was talking to today had it exactly right on this latest White House bullshit claim
“It’s at the perfect intersection of hating disabled people and wanting women to be in pain”
There’s not only no link, the claim is both ableist and misogynist.
A student I was talking to today had it exactly right on this latest White House bullshit claim
“It’s at the perfect intersection of hating disabled people and wanting women to be in pain”
There’s not only no link, the claim is both ableist and misogynist.
September 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
On Trump, autism and tylenol:
A student I was talking to today had it exactly right on this latest White House bullshit claim
“It’s at the perfect intersection of hating disabled people and wanting women to be in pain”
There’s not only no link, the claim is both ableist and misogynist.
A student I was talking to today had it exactly right on this latest White House bullshit claim
“It’s at the perfect intersection of hating disabled people and wanting women to be in pain”
There’s not only no link, the claim is both ableist and misogynist.
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Autism existed before Tylenol.
That’s all you need to know.
That’s all you need to know.
September 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Autism existed before Tylenol.
That’s all you need to know.
That’s all you need to know.
Yes! Brilliant to hear @drmbothapsych.bsky.social just now on Radio 4. Speaking truth to bullshit about the non-existent link between autism and paracetamol.
Thank you, Monique 👊
Thank you, Monique 👊
September 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Yes! Brilliant to hear @drmbothapsych.bsky.social just now on Radio 4. Speaking truth to bullshit about the non-existent link between autism and paracetamol.
Thank you, Monique 👊
Thank you, Monique 👊
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If you haven't already done so, do sign up for next week's #CRAEwebinar
Demystifying Emotion-Processing: Autism & Alexithymia with @connortkeating.bsky.social
Thur Oct 2nd 4pm bst
Demystifying Emotion-Processing: Autism & Alexithymia with @connortkeating.bsky.social
Thur Oct 2nd 4pm bst
Demystifying Emotion-Processing: Autism & Alexithymia
Connor Keating considers whether emotion-processing differs between autistic and non-autistic adults after controlling for alexithymia.
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September 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
If you haven't already done so, do sign up for next week's #CRAEwebinar
Demystifying Emotion-Processing: Autism & Alexithymia with @connortkeating.bsky.social
Thur Oct 2nd 4pm bst
Demystifying Emotion-Processing: Autism & Alexithymia with @connortkeating.bsky.social
Thur Oct 2nd 4pm bst
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"I practice self-care by turning off the news periodically, and stepping back from the world. I made the realization that in my fight for justice, I was hurting my own mental health." Autistic academic TC Waisman on self-compassion and resilience, at TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2025/09/cher...
thinkingautismguide.com/2025/09/cher...
Cherishing Compassion While Autistic and Marginalized
T.C. Waisman, Monique Botha, and Wenn Lawson—three deeply compassionate autistic experts—on navigating the world while autistic.
thinkingautismguide.com
September 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
"I practice self-care by turning off the news periodically, and stepping back from the world. I made the realization that in my fight for justice, I was hurting my own mental health." Autistic academic TC Waisman on self-compassion and resilience, at TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2025/09/cher...
thinkingautismguide.com/2025/09/cher...
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Hurrah!
We can finally share the animations I have been working on with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social
First short film is: Discovering You're Autistic
Please do let us know what you think and share if you find valuable!
youtu.be/-eDv2omDMko?...
We can finally share the animations I have been working on with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social
First short film is: Discovering You're Autistic
Please do let us know what you think and share if you find valuable!
youtu.be/-eDv2omDMko?...
Discovering You're Autistic
YouTube video by Thriving Autistic
youtu.be
September 19, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Hurrah!
We can finally share the animations I have been working on with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social
First short film is: Discovering You're Autistic
Please do let us know what you think and share if you find valuable!
youtu.be/-eDv2omDMko?...
We can finally share the animations I have been working on with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social
First short film is: Discovering You're Autistic
Please do let us know what you think and share if you find valuable!
youtu.be/-eDv2omDMko?...
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TODAY - email kaypcc@outlook.com if you want to come. It's been fully booked for weeks but a group had to cancel late yesterday so we've space and food for you if you want to come!
September 18, 2025 at 6:39 AM
TODAY - email kaypcc@outlook.com if you want to come. It's been fully booked for weeks but a group had to cancel late yesterday so we've space and food for you if you want to come!
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Channel 4 to mark Trump's state visit by dissecting more than 100 of his lies, in what the channel describes as “the longest uninterrupted reel of untruths, falsehoods and distortions ever broadcast on television”.
Channel 4 to mark Trump’s UK visit with ‘longest uninterrupted reel of untruths’
Broadcaster to dedicate Wednesday night schedule to unpicking US president’s false or misleading statements
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Channel 4 to mark Trump's state visit by dissecting more than 100 of his lies, in what the channel describes as “the longest uninterrupted reel of untruths, falsehoods and distortions ever broadcast on television”.
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So my keynote at #AECongress25 involved a lot of memes to illustrate my points about how to understand and apply the neurodiversity paradigm.
The focus is on LIBERATION from OPPRESSIVE systems and beliefs.
This will work best, I believe, when we COLLECTIVISE our action.
Here we go…
The focus is on LIBERATION from OPPRESSIVE systems and beliefs.
This will work best, I believe, when we COLLECTIVISE our action.
Here we go…
September 13, 2025 at 9:35 AM
So my keynote at #AECongress25 involved a lot of memes to illustrate my points about how to understand and apply the neurodiversity paradigm.
The focus is on LIBERATION from OPPRESSIVE systems and beliefs.
This will work best, I believe, when we COLLECTIVISE our action.
Here we go…
The focus is on LIBERATION from OPPRESSIVE systems and beliefs.
This will work best, I believe, when we COLLECTIVISE our action.
Here we go…
Absolutely kick-ass talk from Emmie Fisher on the school experiences of autistic children.
Rigorous findings beautifully presented, and a long overdue call to action!
#AEC2025
Rigorous findings beautifully presented, and a long overdue call to action!
#AEC2025
September 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Absolutely kick-ass talk from Emmie Fisher on the school experiences of autistic children.
Rigorous findings beautifully presented, and a long overdue call to action!
#AEC2025
Rigorous findings beautifully presented, and a long overdue call to action!
#AEC2025
Interesting to note the references to “the autistic community” in the opening addresses from politicians
I wonder if they are aware of the reductive connotations of that phrase?
It stands in contrast to the emphasis on individuality in Harald Neerland’s speech
#AEC2025 #AutismCongress2025
I wonder if they are aware of the reductive connotations of that phrase?
It stands in contrast to the emphasis on individuality in Harald Neerland’s speech
#AEC2025 #AutismCongress2025
September 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Interesting to note the references to “the autistic community” in the opening addresses from politicians
I wonder if they are aware of the reductive connotations of that phrase?
It stands in contrast to the emphasis on individuality in Harald Neerland’s speech
#AEC2025 #AutismCongress2025
I wonder if they are aware of the reductive connotations of that phrase?
It stands in contrast to the emphasis on individuality in Harald Neerland’s speech
#AEC2025 #AutismCongress2025
“Inclusion is not a service. It’s a shared responsibility”
Opening address from Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality
#AEC2025
Opening address from Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality
#AEC2025
September 11, 2025 at 8:25 AM
“Inclusion is not a service. It’s a shared responsibility”
Opening address from Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality
#AEC2025
Opening address from Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality
#AEC2025
Off to #AEC2025 in Dublin. Looking fwd to meeting old friends & new. You can find me at the these events:
✴️ Thurs 3:30-4.30
Symposium on Fostering Neuroinclusivity in Schools
✴️ Fri 12.30-1.30
Everyday experiences of autistic children in mainstream schools
#AutismEuropeCongress2025
#AutismEurope
✴️ Thurs 3:30-4.30
Symposium on Fostering Neuroinclusivity in Schools
✴️ Fri 12.30-1.30
Everyday experiences of autistic children in mainstream schools
#AutismEuropeCongress2025
#AutismEurope
September 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Off to #AEC2025 in Dublin. Looking fwd to meeting old friends & new. You can find me at the these events:
✴️ Thurs 3:30-4.30
Symposium on Fostering Neuroinclusivity in Schools
✴️ Fri 12.30-1.30
Everyday experiences of autistic children in mainstream schools
#AutismEuropeCongress2025
#AutismEurope
✴️ Thurs 3:30-4.30
Symposium on Fostering Neuroinclusivity in Schools
✴️ Fri 12.30-1.30
Everyday experiences of autistic children in mainstream schools
#AutismEuropeCongress2025
#AutismEurope
Still time to register for our September Wellbeing Hub webinar. We're pleased to be hosting Jodie Clarke on the evening of the 18th Sept with a talk entitled Understanding Autistic Burnout in Children & Young People
Our webinars are free & all are welcome
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jodie-clar...
Our webinars are free & all are welcome
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jodie-clar...
Jodie Clarke - Understanding Autistic Burnout in Children and Young People
Our September talk for the Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub is delivered by Jodie Clarke
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Still time to register for our September Wellbeing Hub webinar. We're pleased to be hosting Jodie Clarke on the evening of the 18th Sept with a talk entitled Understanding Autistic Burnout in Children & Young People
Our webinars are free & all are welcome
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jodie-clar...
Our webinars are free & all are welcome
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jodie-clar...
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Timely and important book that covers/uncovers the difficulties/trauma experienced by families when they are blamed for the illnesses/disabilities of their children. Plenty of coverage of false FII allegations. Parents of children failed by the SEND system will find the content all too familiar.
August 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Timely and important book that covers/uncovers the difficulties/trauma experienced by families when they are blamed for the illnesses/disabilities of their children. Plenty of coverage of false FII allegations. Parents of children failed by the SEND system will find the content all too familiar.
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The event is hybrid, so you can attend online - even if you come in-person, you can step out and still watch online!
If you are online, you will miss out on the refreshments and networking opportunity.
If you are online, you will miss out on the refreshments and networking opportunity.
August 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The event is hybrid, so you can attend online - even if you come in-person, you can step out and still watch online!
If you are online, you will miss out on the refreshments and networking opportunity.
If you are online, you will miss out on the refreshments and networking opportunity.
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Breaking barriers: The 14th Autism-Europe International Congress will have real-time translation and interpretation in 60 languages (including Irish!).
You can read more about accessibility at the AE Congress and secure your tickets here: tinyurl.com/d32x27fy
You can read more about accessibility at the AE Congress and secure your tickets here: tinyurl.com/d32x27fy
August 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Breaking barriers: The 14th Autism-Europe International Congress will have real-time translation and interpretation in 60 languages (including Irish!).
You can read more about accessibility at the AE Congress and secure your tickets here: tinyurl.com/d32x27fy
You can read more about accessibility at the AE Congress and secure your tickets here: tinyurl.com/d32x27fy