Eliza Eaton
@elizaeaton.bsky.social
A&E’s mom. She/her. #ActuallyAutistic. Bi. Survivor. Forever teacher. Comms & Resources @ UNICEF UK Baby Friendly. St. Andrews/LSE alum. Trivia nerd. Romance enthusiast. YNWA. Views my own, not representing my employer here.
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Been a while, but: hi! I took a break from social media while dealing with unemployment and immigration systems and the mental health stuff that accompanies those things. The state of things now: kids are both back in the UK and on my visa! I’m employed (at UNICEF, even!) and mostly functional! 1/
You can mess a kid up more by being an inconsistent, unpredictable parent than by being a fully absent one.
Name something your dad taught you
November 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
You can mess a kid up more by being an inconsistent, unpredictable parent than by being a fully absent one.
One of the many cool things at this conference: a frank discussion about the importance of challenging assumptions and biases in the pursuit of better science and more beneficial outcomes. An important discussion for many, many contexts. (She says, not looking at anyone specifically…)
November 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM
One of the many cool things at this conference: a frank discussion about the importance of challenging assumptions and biases in the pursuit of better science and more beneficial outcomes. An important discussion for many, many contexts. (She says, not looking at anyone specifically…)
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Yes! Name the systems of power. The neuronormative paradigm is one of THE systems of power yet it has gone unnamed.
The history of schooling is the history of the neuronormative paradigm and neuronormative domination.
The history of schooling is the history of the neuronormative paradigm and neuronormative domination.
The Neuronormative Paradigm, conceptualised by @dr-nicky.bsky.social names the systems that define & enforce what society considers normal and acceptable.
This exploration piece contrasts the neuronormative paradigm with the neurodiversity paradigm.
autisticrealms.com/the-neuronor...
This exploration piece contrasts the neuronormative paradigm with the neurodiversity paradigm.
autisticrealms.com/the-neuronor...
The Neuronormative Paradigm: Naming The Systems That Harm | Autistic Realms
The Neuronormative Paradigm, conceptualised by Nick Walker, names the systems that define and enforce what society considers normal. This exploration piece ...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Yes! Name the systems of power. The neuronormative paradigm is one of THE systems of power yet it has gone unnamed.
The history of schooling is the history of the neuronormative paradigm and neuronormative domination.
The history of schooling is the history of the neuronormative paradigm and neuronormative domination.
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What happens to disabled people WILL ALWAYS happen to you.
November 10, 2025 at 11:43 PM
What happens to disabled people WILL ALWAYS happen to you.
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Just finished reading final student reflections after my AfAmStudies students finished reading “Wake” by @wakerevolt.bsky.social
This book hits so hard; both the stories of women-led revolts and the story of the persistence of Dr Hall inspired my students.
Y’all should read this book. #APAFAM 🗺️
This book hits so hard; both the stories of women-led revolts and the story of the persistence of Dr Hall inspired my students.
Y’all should read this book. #APAFAM 🗺️
Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Just finished reading final student reflections after my AfAmStudies students finished reading “Wake” by @wakerevolt.bsky.social
This book hits so hard; both the stories of women-led revolts and the story of the persistence of Dr Hall inspired my students.
Y’all should read this book. #APAFAM 🗺️
This book hits so hard; both the stories of women-led revolts and the story of the persistence of Dr Hall inspired my students.
Y’all should read this book. #APAFAM 🗺️
Also: still autistic, still incredibly lucky to be one of the 22(ish)% of uni-educated autistic adults in employment, but no longer working in autism research because I couldn’t find a single community engagement role hiring, and even if I could’ve, I was unbelievably burnt out by the experience.
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Also: still autistic, still incredibly lucky to be one of the 22(ish)% of uni-educated autistic adults in employment, but no longer working in autism research because I couldn’t find a single community engagement role hiring, and even if I could’ve, I was unbelievably burnt out by the experience.
Been a while, but: hi! I took a break from social media while dealing with unemployment and immigration systems and the mental health stuff that accompanies those things. The state of things now: kids are both back in the UK and on my visa! I’m employed (at UNICEF, even!) and mostly functional! 1/
November 11, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Been a while, but: hi! I took a break from social media while dealing with unemployment and immigration systems and the mental health stuff that accompanies those things. The state of things now: kids are both back in the UK and on my visa! I’m employed (at UNICEF, even!) and mostly functional! 1/
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The crafting space is quietly being decimated as a consequence of no fucking regulation on private equity and it’s INFURIATING
June 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The crafting space is quietly being decimated as a consequence of no fucking regulation on private equity and it’s INFURIATING
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LA Olympics need to be boycotted now.
President Donald Trump has issued an order restricting travel from 12 countries and partially restricting entry from an additional seven.
How countries on Trump's travel ban list have responded
www.newsweek.com
June 6, 2025 at 1:37 AM
LA Olympics need to be boycotted now.
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dude you won't believe it. that violently insecure mad king? he had a falling out with that super annoying failed jester he made grand vizier
June 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
dude you won't believe it. that violently insecure mad king? he had a falling out with that super annoying failed jester he made grand vizier
I need you all to know that there is a very specific era of Hoosier Millennial who grew up with the Pacers-Knicks rivalry and is watching all of this unfold with genuine childlike wonder.
It’s great cause we’re not yet the age where this is bad for our hearts.
It’s great cause we’re not yet the age where this is bad for our hearts.
Indiana has come back from down 15 or more FIVE times, the most such comebacks in a single postseason in the play-by-play era (since 1997).
Pacers are 5-3 when they go down by 15 or more this playoffs.
Pacers are 5-3 when they go down by 15 or more this playoffs.
Indiana has come back from down 15 or more FOUR times, tied for the most such comebacks in a single postseason in the play-by-play era (since 1997).
Pacers are 4-2 when they go down by 15 or more this playoffs.
Pacers are 4-2 when they go down by 15 or more this playoffs.
June 6, 2025 at 7:21 AM
I need you all to know that there is a very specific era of Hoosier Millennial who grew up with the Pacers-Knicks rivalry and is watching all of this unfold with genuine childlike wonder.
It’s great cause we’re not yet the age where this is bad for our hearts.
It’s great cause we’re not yet the age where this is bad for our hearts.
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it has been declared LEGALLY HOMOPHOBIC to not preorder 'lucky day' during pride month us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
Lucky Day
“An existential masterwork that, like life, is equal parts atrocity and delights."—Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of Masters of DeathLuc...
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June 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
it has been declared LEGALLY HOMOPHOBIC to not preorder 'lucky day' during pride month us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
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Pride Month starts tomorrow.
I'm going to post this once again.
I'm going to post this once again.
May 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Pride Month starts tomorrow.
I'm going to post this once again.
I'm going to post this once again.
genuinely the presentation by @ifycomedy.com on smartypants is pure genius and i co-sign every word
SMOOCH YOUR HOMIES
SMOOCH YOUR HOMIES
May 31, 2025 at 9:09 PM
genuinely the presentation by @ifycomedy.com on smartypants is pure genius and i co-sign every word
SMOOCH YOUR HOMIES
SMOOCH YOUR HOMIES
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"I was told by clinicians that I’m ‘too empathetic’ to be autistic. That invalidating, alienating experience shaped my research: I want to better understand why nonautistic people assume there’s an empathy deficit.” -Sarah Foster
news.utdallas.edu/health-medic... #autism #neurodiversity
news.utdallas.edu/health-medic... #autism #neurodiversity
May 29, 2025 at 5:21 AM
"I was told by clinicians that I’m ‘too empathetic’ to be autistic. That invalidating, alienating experience shaped my research: I want to better understand why nonautistic people assume there’s an empathy deficit.” -Sarah Foster
news.utdallas.edu/health-medic... #autism #neurodiversity
news.utdallas.edu/health-medic... #autism #neurodiversity
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"All participants self-reported identifying as autistic & 453 (66%) reported professional Dx of ASD
***There were NO significant differences***
between those with & without a formal diagnosis
in regard to the number of trauma types participants directly experienced or were exposed to."
#AutRes
***There were NO significant differences***
between those with & without a formal diagnosis
in regard to the number of trauma types participants directly experienced or were exposed to."
#AutRes
“Seventy-two percent of autistic adults in this study reported having experienced sexual assault, another unwanted sexual experience, or physical assault. Almost half (44%) met the criteria for PTSD.” www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles... 😔 #ActuallyAutistic
Interpersonal Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress in Autistic Adults
Many autistic adults report interpersonal traumas (IPTs) such as physical or sexual assault, which are often associated with posttraumatic stress and dissociation. Factors such as gender might make au...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
May 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"All participants self-reported identifying as autistic & 453 (66%) reported professional Dx of ASD
***There were NO significant differences***
between those with & without a formal diagnosis
in regard to the number of trauma types participants directly experienced or were exposed to."
#AutRes
***There were NO significant differences***
between those with & without a formal diagnosis
in regard to the number of trauma types participants directly experienced or were exposed to."
#AutRes
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This is a really fun interview with Alexander Skarsgård about Murderbot. Fun insights into his interpretation of the character. Mad props to him for being 100% consistent about Murderbot's "it" pronouns, and you can watch the interviewer picking it up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGxK...
Alexander Skarsgård on Murderbot
YouTube video by In Creative Company
www.youtube.com
May 27, 2025 at 5:49 AM
This is a really fun interview with Alexander Skarsgård about Murderbot. Fun insights into his interpretation of the character. Mad props to him for being 100% consistent about Murderbot's "it" pronouns, and you can watch the interviewer picking it up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGxK...
Just wrapped up my last day working as Autism Community Engagement Coordinator at the ARC at the University of Cambridge and I’m having some Big Feelings about a lot of it. Three years is a long time to work anywhere these days, and I’m nervous (and excited) for whatever comes next.
May 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Just wrapped up my last day working as Autism Community Engagement Coordinator at the ARC at the University of Cambridge and I’m having some Big Feelings about a lot of it. Three years is a long time to work anywhere these days, and I’m nervous (and excited) for whatever comes next.
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Join us on Thursday at 4pm, as Holly Radford leads us for a #CRAEwebinar
Nonverbal behaviours and first impressions during video calls Between autistic and non-autistic adults.
Booking:
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Nonverbal behaviours and first impressions during video calls Between autistic and non-autistic adults.
Booking:
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Nonverbal behaviours and first impressions during video calls
Eventbrite - UCL Centre for Research in Autism & Education CRAE presents Nonverbal behaviours and first impressions during video calls - Thursday, June 5, 2025 - Find event and ticket information.
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May 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Join us on Thursday at 4pm, as Holly Radford leads us for a #CRAEwebinar
Nonverbal behaviours and first impressions during video calls Between autistic and non-autistic adults.
Booking:
www.eventbrite.co.uk...
Nonverbal behaviours and first impressions during video calls Between autistic and non-autistic adults.
Booking:
www.eventbrite.co.uk...
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you know the jokey thing where people are like 'i could not have predicted the next word in this sentence as i was reading it'
Just in: Texas' former solicitor general has left the AG's office amid sex misconduct allegations and a lawsuit outlining his apparent, months of detailed disclosures to colleagues about his sexual obsession with watching an asteroid anally rape the agency's No. 2 attorney in front of his kids.
May 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
you know the jokey thing where people are like 'i could not have predicted the next word in this sentence as i was reading it'
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/u/BarbariansProf penned a multi part series on the trouble with fully identifying ancient identities, subjective borders, DNA discoveries, ancient Aryans & racial sciences. A truly fantastic thread!
BarbariansProf's comment on "Why is there such a large amount of misinformation on ancient germanic peoples?"
Explore this conversation and more from the AskHistorians community
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May 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
/u/BarbariansProf penned a multi part series on the trouble with fully identifying ancient identities, subjective borders, DNA discoveries, ancient Aryans & racial sciences. A truly fantastic thread!
finally watched murderbot and you guys that is my emotional support autistic android
May 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
finally watched murderbot and you guys that is my emotional support autistic android
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bc i'm tired of hearing about this and elon musk's hair plugs, let's get this out of the way: every single ban on trans healthcare includes carveouts for the exact same medications but for cisgender people
May 22, 2025 at 2:04 PM
bc i'm tired of hearing about this and elon musk's hair plugs, let's get this out of the way: every single ban on trans healthcare includes carveouts for the exact same medications but for cisgender people