Hannah Morton
@hannahmorton.bsky.social
Assistant Professor • Autism Intersectionality and Mental health outcomes (AIM) Lab • #ActuallyAutistic • #AuDHD
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The assumption that parents of autistic kids could not themselves be autistic, having achieved such an important societal milestone as finding a social connection (at least for one night), is rooted in ableist nonsense and SO frustrating!!
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 23, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The assumption that parents of autistic kids could not themselves be autistic, having achieved such an important societal milestone as finding a social connection (at least for one night), is rooted in ableist nonsense and SO frustrating!!
There wouldn’t be an issue with increasing identification of autism and pushing to identify a “cause” if autism wasn’t viewed as a problem to begin with 👀
September 23, 2025 at 12:53 AM
There wouldn’t be an issue with increasing identification of autism and pushing to identify a “cause” if autism wasn’t viewed as a problem to begin with 👀
Many have already seen the open letter to Dr. Bhattacharya and RFK Jr. from over 300 NIH staff. The letter makes a clear statement in support of science, public health, and equity.
Read the Bethesda Declaration: tinyurl.com/BethesdaDecl...
Sign the support letter: tinyurl.com/BDpublicsupp...
Read the Bethesda Declaration: tinyurl.com/BethesdaDecl...
Sign the support letter: tinyurl.com/BDpublicsupp...
ADD YOUR NAME: Sign the Open Letter in Support of NIH Staff
Join the courageous and committed National Institutes of Health (NIH) public servants by adding your name now.
tinyurl.com
July 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Many have already seen the open letter to Dr. Bhattacharya and RFK Jr. from over 300 NIH staff. The letter makes a clear statement in support of science, public health, and equity.
Read the Bethesda Declaration: tinyurl.com/BethesdaDecl...
Sign the support letter: tinyurl.com/BDpublicsupp...
Read the Bethesda Declaration: tinyurl.com/BethesdaDecl...
Sign the support letter: tinyurl.com/BDpublicsupp...
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I will be presenting on neurodiversity-affirming AAC, gestalt language processing, and a a decent chunk of stuff about part-time AAC use/AAC use by speaking autistic folks on September 28, 2025. A recording will be available until November 12, 2025.
bit.ly/nwacs2025
#ActuallyAutistic #Autism #AAC
bit.ly/nwacs2025
#ActuallyAutistic #Autism #AAC
June 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I will be presenting on neurodiversity-affirming AAC, gestalt language processing, and a a decent chunk of stuff about part-time AAC use/AAC use by speaking autistic folks on September 28, 2025. A recording will be available until November 12, 2025.
bit.ly/nwacs2025
#ActuallyAutistic #Autism #AAC
bit.ly/nwacs2025
#ActuallyAutistic #Autism #AAC
📣 New Article Published!
DYK that using different bullying measures gives you different results? 😜
And especially for disability populations like #autistic and #ADHD youth who are bullied differently than their peers.
#AutRes
rdcu.be/etERF
DYK that using different bullying measures gives you different results? 😜
And especially for disability populations like #autistic and #ADHD youth who are bullied differently than their peers.
#AutRes
rdcu.be/etERF
Different Tools, Different Results: Comparing Methods for Bullying Assessment in Autistic and ADHD Youth
rdcu.be
June 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
📣 New Article Published!
DYK that using different bullying measures gives you different results? 😜
And especially for disability populations like #autistic and #ADHD youth who are bullied differently than their peers.
#AutRes
rdcu.be/etERF
DYK that using different bullying measures gives you different results? 😜
And especially for disability populations like #autistic and #ADHD youth who are bullied differently than their peers.
#AutRes
rdcu.be/etERF
Very excited for this opportunity!
We are delighted to have appointed two excellent candidates to the role of Advisory Editor at Autism.
Welcome to the team, Hannah Morton (@hannahmorton.bsky.social) and Patrick Dwyer!
Welcome to the team, Hannah Morton (@hannahmorton.bsky.social) and Patrick Dwyer!
June 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Very excited for this opportunity!
Reposted by Hannah Morton
On Saturday, @alsobrooks.senate.gov held a Sick of It rally at the NIH, and 3 NIH employees were given speaking slots! Check out the news piece at m.youtube.com/watch?v=NfJ5... and the full stream at www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7OG....
Angela Alsobrooks calls on Robert Kennedy Jr. to resign during rally outside NIH
YouTube video by WUSA9
m.youtube.com
May 12, 2025 at 2:20 AM
On Saturday, @alsobrooks.senate.gov held a Sick of It rally at the NIH, and 3 NIH employees were given speaking slots! Check out the news piece at m.youtube.com/watch?v=NfJ5... and the full stream at www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7OG....
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“It’s the registry without the word ‘registry’ in it,” said David Mandell, a professor of psychiatry and longtime autism researcher at the University of Pennsylvania.
It would improve trust if people could opt out of having their data included in the "real-world platform"/registry.
It would improve trust if people could opt out of having their data included in the "real-world platform"/registry.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday that his department would build a “real-world platform” that would allow researchers to hunt for causes of autism by examining insurance claims, electronic medical records and wearable devices like smart watches.
Kennedy Announces New Database for Research Into ‘Root Causes’ of Autism
www.nytimes.com
May 8, 2025 at 9:26 AM
“It’s the registry without the word ‘registry’ in it,” said David Mandell, a professor of psychiatry and longtime autism researcher at the University of Pennsylvania.
It would improve trust if people could opt out of having their data included in the "real-world platform"/registry.
It would improve trust if people could opt out of having their data included in the "real-world platform"/registry.
Autistic Autism Diagnosticians Collaborative
Connect with other autistic, credentialed professionals who diagnose autism to shape conversations around access, high-masking presentations, and differential diagnosis.
Trainees welcome, Self-ID is valid.
bit.ly/AutisticDiag...
Please share! 🫶
Connect with other autistic, credentialed professionals who diagnose autism to shape conversations around access, high-masking presentations, and differential diagnosis.
Trainees welcome, Self-ID is valid.
bit.ly/AutisticDiag...
Please share! 🫶
May 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Autistic Autism Diagnosticians Collaborative
Connect with other autistic, credentialed professionals who diagnose autism to shape conversations around access, high-masking presentations, and differential diagnosis.
Trainees welcome, Self-ID is valid.
bit.ly/AutisticDiag...
Please share! 🫶
Connect with other autistic, credentialed professionals who diagnose autism to shape conversations around access, high-masking presentations, and differential diagnosis.
Trainees welcome, Self-ID is valid.
bit.ly/AutisticDiag...
Please share! 🫶
Reposted by Hannah Morton
A1: My top priority is for senior researchers in the field to examine their own positionality, for many of them to realise that they too are autistic, to embrace this, explore what it means for themselves & our community, and then - when ready - to own it and come out publicly
#AutINSAR #INSAR2025
#AutINSAR #INSAR2025
May 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
A1: My top priority is for senior researchers in the field to examine their own positionality, for many of them to realise that they too are autistic, to embrace this, explore what it means for themselves & our community, and then - when ready - to own it and come out publicly
#AutINSAR #INSAR2025
#AutINSAR #INSAR2025
As an autism community we should be coming together to defend and support the services and supports that allow autistic people to live a life of their choosing
- @drstevenkapp.bsky.social
Thank you Dr. Kapp for your continued leadership and advocacy at #INSAR2025 and beyond
- @drstevenkapp.bsky.social
Thank you Dr. Kapp for your continued leadership and advocacy at #INSAR2025 and beyond
May 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
As an autism community we should be coming together to defend and support the services and supports that allow autistic people to live a life of their choosing
- @drstevenkapp.bsky.social
Thank you Dr. Kapp for your continued leadership and advocacy at #INSAR2025 and beyond
- @drstevenkapp.bsky.social
Thank you Dr. Kapp for your continued leadership and advocacy at #INSAR2025 and beyond
Hey #INSAR2025 - want to share your communication preferences more visibly?
Grab a colored lanyard from the networking area on the 6th floor!
Grab a colored lanyard from the networking area on the 6th floor!
May 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Hey #INSAR2025 - want to share your communication preferences more visibly?
Grab a colored lanyard from the networking area on the 6th floor!
Grab a colored lanyard from the networking area on the 6th floor!
Today! Autism PROMnet SIG #INSAR2025
Excited for another year of the Autism PROMnet Special Interest Group at #INSAR2025!
Come chat with us about using valid, accessible, and inclusive measures for and by autistic people in autism research 🙌
Friday, May 2 at 10:30AM (#706)
www.autismpromnet.org
@quantpsychiatry.bsky.social
Come chat with us about using valid, accessible, and inclusive measures for and by autistic people in autism research 🙌
Friday, May 2 at 10:30AM (#706)
www.autismpromnet.org
@quantpsychiatry.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Today! Autism PROMnet SIG #INSAR2025
Friday morning meetup at #INSAR2025
Let’s talk about how to support each other and advocate for work that aligns with our values 🙌
Let’s talk about how to support each other and advocate for work that aligns with our values 🙌
Reminder for those at #INSAR2025
Join ABCT Autism SIG members tomorrow MORNING for a meetup BEFORE the keynote. Looking forward to seeing many of you there!
Friday, May 2nd from 7:00 – 8:00 AM at Mr. West Cafe Bar (720 Olive Way | Seattle, WA 98101).
Join ABCT Autism SIG members tomorrow MORNING for a meetup BEFORE the keynote. Looking forward to seeing many of you there!
Friday, May 2nd from 7:00 – 8:00 AM at Mr. West Cafe Bar (720 Olive Way | Seattle, WA 98101).
May 2, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Friday morning meetup at #INSAR2025
Let’s talk about how to support each other and advocate for work that aligns with our values 🙌
Let’s talk about how to support each other and advocate for work that aligns with our values 🙌
Currently: The Impact of Group-Based DBT Skills Training on Emotion Dysregulation and Coping Skills Use for Autistic Adults - Dr. Alexis Brewe
Autistic people’s differences interface with existing in a world not made for us to exacerbate overwhelm
#INSAR2025
Autistic people’s differences interface with existing in a world not made for us to exacerbate overwhelm
#INSAR2025
May 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Currently: The Impact of Group-Based DBT Skills Training on Emotion Dysregulation and Coping Skills Use for Autistic Adults - Dr. Alexis Brewe
Autistic people’s differences interface with existing in a world not made for us to exacerbate overwhelm
#INSAR2025
Autistic people’s differences interface with existing in a world not made for us to exacerbate overwhelm
#INSAR2025
Loved connecting with @rosebroderick.bsky.social for this bit at #INSAR2025
Follow her for more affirming content! #autres
Follow her for more affirming content! #autres
Adults who suspect they have autism and parents of autistic kids are cancelling diagnostic evaluations after federal officials announced a national autism registry.
#INSAR2025
www.statnews.com/2025/05/01/a...
#INSAR2025
www.statnews.com/2025/05/01/a...
Autism evaluations are being canceled over fears about a national registry
Fears of landing on a federal list prompts parents, and adults, to cancel autism screening evaluations.
www.statnews.com
May 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Loved connecting with @rosebroderick.bsky.social for this bit at #INSAR2025
Follow her for more affirming content! #autres
Follow her for more affirming content! #autres
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Yeah, the concept of "mental age" is flawed and clinicians should not be using it. People have the lived experience of their actual age, even if they have intellectual or developmental disabilities. This term should be banned. #INSAR2025
April 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Yeah, the concept of "mental age" is flawed and clinicians should not be using it. People have the lived experience of their actual age, even if they have intellectual or developmental disabilities. This term should be banned. #INSAR2025
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Incoming INSAR president Dr Brian Boyd kicks off #INSAR2025 by highlighting the consequences of US funding cuts for autism research.
ECRs: I'm not going to pretend to have any clear solutions. But if you'd find it helpful to have a chat, come find me at INSAR
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/fed...
ECRs: I'm not going to pretend to have any clear solutions. But if you'd find it helpful to have a chat, come find me at INSAR
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/fed...
April 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Incoming INSAR president Dr Brian Boyd kicks off #INSAR2025 by highlighting the consequences of US funding cuts for autism research.
ECRs: I'm not going to pretend to have any clear solutions. But if you'd find it helpful to have a chat, come find me at INSAR
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/fed...
ECRs: I'm not going to pretend to have any clear solutions. But if you'd find it helpful to have a chat, come find me at INSAR
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/fed...
Grateful for the leadership and guidance from senior researchers in our field to fight for rigorous science in autism research. This coalition is a step towards returning to evidence-based work. #autres
When autism researchers from all sorts of disciplines, paradigms, methodologies, politics, and worldviews agree, you know the threats to science and to autistic people have gotten way outside the bounderies of typical scientific debate.
www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
Coalition of Autism Scientists critiques US Department of Health and Human Services Autism Research Initiative
The newly formed Coalition of Autism Scientists (160 members and counting) today issued a statement in response to remarks and actions taken by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary of the U.S. Department...
www.eurekalert.org
April 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Grateful for the leadership and guidance from senior researchers in our field to fight for rigorous science in autism research. This coalition is a step towards returning to evidence-based work. #autres
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So much has changed since @shannonrosa.bsky.social & I last hosted #AutINSAR chat in 2019. But #SciencIsStillReal. At @thinkingautism.bsky.social we still dedicate ourselves 2 promoting full #Autistic participation in #AutismResearch. We r over the 🌙 that we’ll get to cover #INSAR2025
So thrilled that—after a 6 year hiatus—we will be hosting the #AutINSAR chat at #INSAR2025!. This discussion on autistic priorities for autism research will be held both IRL & here on BlueSky on Sat May 3rd, 12:45–1:45 PM Pacific time. 2019 AutINSAR summary:
thinkingautismguide.com/2019/05/auti...
thinkingautismguide.com/2019/05/auti...
AutINSAR 2019: Discussing Autistic Priorities For Autism Research — THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
AutINSAR is a conversation between autistic people and/or autism researchers about needed autism research directions and priorities.
thinkingautismguide.com
April 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
So much has changed since @shannonrosa.bsky.social & I last hosted #AutINSAR chat in 2019. But #SciencIsStillReal. At @thinkingautism.bsky.social we still dedicate ourselves 2 promoting full #Autistic participation in #AutismResearch. We r over the 🌙 that we’ll get to cover #INSAR2025
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Explore 'Eight Principles of Neuro-Inclusion' from an autistic perspective to learn how these principles foster inclusive research practices within the autism community!
Check out the full article here: www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
#AutismAcceptanceMonth
Check out the full article here: www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
#AutismAcceptanceMonth
April 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Explore 'Eight Principles of Neuro-Inclusion' from an autistic perspective to learn how these principles foster inclusive research practices within the autism community!
Check out the full article here: www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
#AutismAcceptanceMonth
Check out the full article here: www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
#AutismAcceptanceMonth
Excited for another year of the Autism PROMnet Special Interest Group at #INSAR2025!
Come chat with us about using valid, accessible, and inclusive measures for and by autistic people in autism research 🙌
Friday, May 2 at 10:30AM (#706)
www.autismpromnet.org
@quantpsychiatry.bsky.social
Come chat with us about using valid, accessible, and inclusive measures for and by autistic people in autism research 🙌
Friday, May 2 at 10:30AM (#706)
www.autismpromnet.org
@quantpsychiatry.bsky.social
April 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Excited for another year of the Autism PROMnet Special Interest Group at #INSAR2025!
Come chat with us about using valid, accessible, and inclusive measures for and by autistic people in autism research 🙌
Friday, May 2 at 10:30AM (#706)
www.autismpromnet.org
@quantpsychiatry.bsky.social
Come chat with us about using valid, accessible, and inclusive measures for and by autistic people in autism research 🙌
Friday, May 2 at 10:30AM (#706)
www.autismpromnet.org
@quantpsychiatry.bsky.social
👋 Where are the #autistic, autism evaluators?
If you're [also] autistic and credentialed to diagnose autism, I'd love to connect with you.
Bonus if you'll be at #INSAR2025 and can meet up in person!
If you're [also] autistic and credentialed to diagnose autism, I'd love to connect with you.
Bonus if you'll be at #INSAR2025 and can meet up in person!
April 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
👋 Where are the #autistic, autism evaluators?
If you're [also] autistic and credentialed to diagnose autism, I'd love to connect with you.
Bonus if you'll be at #INSAR2025 and can meet up in person!
If you're [also] autistic and credentialed to diagnose autism, I'd love to connect with you.
Bonus if you'll be at #INSAR2025 and can meet up in person!
Reposted by Hannah Morton
McCormick was born in 1968. One reason he did not remember seeing people with autism at the time was autism did not have a diagnosis separate from schizophrenia in the DSM until 1980.
Rep. Rich McCormick: "I grew up in Oregon where they had great drinking water, no fluoride added, and I don't remember having any people I knew had autism."
(McCormick is also a doctor.)
(McCormick is also a doctor.)
April 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
McCormick was born in 1968. One reason he did not remember seeing people with autism at the time was autism did not have a diagnosis separate from schizophrenia in the DSM until 1980.
Reposted by Hannah Morton
Looking for a new #podcast?🎧
Celebrate #AutisticJoy & check out the Autistic Culture Podcast for "authentic insights into what it REALLY means to be Autistic" with hosts Dr. Angela Lauria & Matt Lowry, LPP.
Listen at autisticculturepodcast.com
#AutismAcceptanceMonth
Celebrate #AutisticJoy & check out the Autistic Culture Podcast for "authentic insights into what it REALLY means to be Autistic" with hosts Dr. Angela Lauria & Matt Lowry, LPP.
Listen at autisticculturepodcast.com
#AutismAcceptanceMonth
Autistic Culture Podcast | Embrace Neurodiversity | Dr. Angela Kingdon | Substack
The official website for Autistic Culture Podcast, featuring twice-weekly episodes that explore autism, neurodiversity, and celebrate Autistic life. Join subscribers from 66 countries and all 50 state...
autisticculturepodcast.com
April 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Looking for a new #podcast?🎧
Celebrate #AutisticJoy & check out the Autistic Culture Podcast for "authentic insights into what it REALLY means to be Autistic" with hosts Dr. Angela Lauria & Matt Lowry, LPP.
Listen at autisticculturepodcast.com
#AutismAcceptanceMonth
Celebrate #AutisticJoy & check out the Autistic Culture Podcast for "authentic insights into what it REALLY means to be Autistic" with hosts Dr. Angela Lauria & Matt Lowry, LPP.
Listen at autisticculturepodcast.com
#AutismAcceptanceMonth