Jodie Clarke
@jodieclarke.bsky.social
AuDHD, parent, researcher, author, PhD Candidate. Autism trainer, speaker & practitioner. Passionate about the autistic young person voice in experiences of autistic masking & burnout
How does not being able to use a toilet unassisted, or play baseball, or write a poem, or pay taxes make any person less worthy of love, acceptance and a place in this world?
“Autism” isn’t destroying families. Stigma, marginalisation, trauma, and the lack of acceptance & support is what destroys
“Autism” isn’t destroying families. Stigma, marginalisation, trauma, and the lack of acceptance & support is what destroys
April 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
How does not being able to use a toilet unassisted, or play baseball, or write a poem, or pay taxes make any person less worthy of love, acceptance and a place in this world?
“Autism” isn’t destroying families. Stigma, marginalisation, trauma, and the lack of acceptance & support is what destroys
“Autism” isn’t destroying families. Stigma, marginalisation, trauma, and the lack of acceptance & support is what destroys
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Imagine being 12 years old — a science-loving, neurodivergent American kid — and reading headlines from the U.S. presidential declaring plans to investigate the “causes of the #autism #epidemic.” Vaccines. Parenting styles. Air. Water. Food. Everything “on the table.”
You scroll and blink.
You scroll and blink.
April 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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a list of books by @jodieclarke.bsky.social
Important, interesting and imperative - young autistic people talking about their experiences with clear expertise from an autistic adult. I recommend the Secret Life of Rose to all the families I work with.
jodieclarke.co.uk/autism-books...
Important, interesting and imperative - young autistic people talking about their experiences with clear expertise from an autistic adult. I recommend the Secret Life of Rose to all the families I work with.
jodieclarke.co.uk/autism-books...
Jodie Clarke Autism Books
[op3_menu_render menu_id='2' uuid='UKSDBuLL' page_id='539' page_timestamp='1743104883'][/op3_menu_render]My Books About AutismI currently have three published booksThe Secret Life of RoseMy first book...
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April 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
a list of books by @jodieclarke.bsky.social
Important, interesting and imperative - young autistic people talking about their experiences with clear expertise from an autistic adult. I recommend the Secret Life of Rose to all the families I work with.
jodieclarke.co.uk/autism-books...
Important, interesting and imperative - young autistic people talking about their experiences with clear expertise from an autistic adult. I recommend the Secret Life of Rose to all the families I work with.
jodieclarke.co.uk/autism-books...
On Sunday I fly to Newcastle ready for the Autism In Mind 25th Birthday Celebration at the Sunderland Stadium of Light, where I am a guest speaker. I will be joined on stage by Dr Luke Beardon and Kieran Rose The Autistic Advocate ….. not great for my imposter syndrome!
April 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
On Sunday I fly to Newcastle ready for the Autism In Mind 25th Birthday Celebration at the Sunderland Stadium of Light, where I am a guest speaker. I will be joined on stage by Dr Luke Beardon and Kieran Rose The Autistic Advocate ….. not great for my imposter syndrome!
So cool to see reviews coming in for this
April 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
So cool to see reviews coming in for this
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Guess what? 🎉 Our members' page is live! 😊
If you're interested in taking part in a Warwick University research study (ethics approved) on neurodivergence, fibromyalgia & hypermobility, now’s your chance!
✅ 30-minute questionnaire
✅ Help advance vital research
✅ Support our incredible community
If you're interested in taking part in a Warwick University research study (ethics approved) on neurodivergence, fibromyalgia & hypermobility, now’s your chance!
✅ 30-minute questionnaire
✅ Help advance vital research
✅ Support our incredible community
March 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Guess what? 🎉 Our members' page is live! 😊
If you're interested in taking part in a Warwick University research study (ethics approved) on neurodivergence, fibromyalgia & hypermobility, now’s your chance!
✅ 30-minute questionnaire
✅ Help advance vital research
✅ Support our incredible community
If you're interested in taking part in a Warwick University research study (ethics approved) on neurodivergence, fibromyalgia & hypermobility, now’s your chance!
✅ 30-minute questionnaire
✅ Help advance vital research
✅ Support our incredible community
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How I Communicate explores the communication of minimally/non-speaking autistic young people aged 13 - 21. We need:
✅ Parents/carers of minimally/non-speaking autistic people 13 - 21 who
✅ Attend a UK education setting to
✅Take part in an online focus group
Info below 👇 #Autismresearch
Please share!
✅ Parents/carers of minimally/non-speaking autistic people 13 - 21 who
✅ Attend a UK education setting to
✅Take part in an online focus group
Info below 👇 #Autismresearch
Please share!
November 23, 2024 at 9:35 AM
How I Communicate explores the communication of minimally/non-speaking autistic young people aged 13 - 21. We need:
✅ Parents/carers of minimally/non-speaking autistic people 13 - 21 who
✅ Attend a UK education setting to
✅Take part in an online focus group
Info below 👇 #Autismresearch
Please share!
✅ Parents/carers of minimally/non-speaking autistic people 13 - 21 who
✅ Attend a UK education setting to
✅Take part in an online focus group
Info below 👇 #Autismresearch
Please share!
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Autistic, Queer, and looking for a free & supportive space to connect with others?
Come join my online discussion this Sunday!
www.theautisticcoach.com/autism-discu...
Come join my online discussion this Sunday!
www.theautisticcoach.com/autism-discu...
March 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Autistic, Queer, and looking for a free & supportive space to connect with others?
Come join my online discussion this Sunday!
www.theautisticcoach.com/autism-discu...
Come join my online discussion this Sunday!
www.theautisticcoach.com/autism-discu...
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Our chair Jane Green MBE is presenting today at the PPE think tank of visible/ invisible disability and illness in for children, young people and adults.
Bearing in mind the issues with funding not only in health but SEND / Education I am pleased to help share some of the ongoing misattributed issues and to promote some ways forward for better outcomes tomorrow
publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/event.php?even…#Whack_a_Molel#hypermobilityt##neurodivergencece
publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/event.php?even…#Whack_a_Molel#hypermobilityt##neurodivergencece
March 6, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Our chair Jane Green MBE is presenting today at the PPE think tank of visible/ invisible disability and illness in for children, young people and adults.
March 24th. Join me live when I will be talking about my own journey of re-wilding & how so many of us have been living in ways not conducive to our neurology (through no fault of our own!)
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodiver...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodiver...
March 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
March 24th. Join me live when I will be talking about my own journey of re-wilding & how so many of us have been living in ways not conducive to our neurology (through no fault of our own!)
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodiver...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodiver...
Emotional based school “avoidance” (self preservation) in neuro-divergent children.
Our children face so many challenges in these often hostile environments
Our children face so many challenges in these often hostile environments
March 2, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Emotional based school “avoidance” (self preservation) in neuro-divergent children.
Our children face so many challenges in these often hostile environments
Our children face so many challenges in these often hostile environments
Gorgeous reviews coming in for the co produced self published book aimed at supporting young people’s understanding of autistic burnout.
February 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Gorgeous reviews coming in for the co produced self published book aimed at supporting young people’s understanding of autistic burnout.
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If anyone hasn't seen this, here is our critical neurodiversity studies conference call for abstracts.
"We will focus on scholarship that synthesises a concern for neurodivergent liberation with other critical traditions and liberation movements globally."
medhumsplatform.org/call-for-abs...
"We will focus on scholarship that synthesises a concern for neurodivergent liberation with other critical traditions and liberation movements globally."
medhumsplatform.org/call-for-abs...
Call for Abstracts: Critical Neurodiversity Studies, 24–26 June 2025, Durham, UK
Submissions for Critical Neurodiversity Studies: Directions/Intersections/Contradictions close 28 February 2025.
medhumsplatform.org
January 29, 2025 at 10:22 AM
If anyone hasn't seen this, here is our critical neurodiversity studies conference call for abstracts.
"We will focus on scholarship that synthesises a concern for neurodivergent liberation with other critical traditions and liberation movements globally."
medhumsplatform.org/call-for-abs...
"We will focus on scholarship that synthesises a concern for neurodivergent liberation with other critical traditions and liberation movements globally."
medhumsplatform.org/call-for-abs...
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Healthy relationships guide! www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
February 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Healthy relationships guide! www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Non-fiction books about autism, written by Autistic authors. Published January 2025.
February 1, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Non-fiction books about autism, written by Autistic authors. Published January 2025.
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I'm writing this one at the moment. I want to equip people with a knowledge of the foundations of our approaches to supporting autistic people so they can challenge effectively when support is based on foundations that mean what is built will eventually topple, and
January 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I'm writing this one at the moment. I want to equip people with a knowledge of the foundations of our approaches to supporting autistic people so they can challenge effectively when support is based on foundations that mean what is built will eventually topple, and
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Every year on March 1st, the disability community gathers across the nation to remember disabled victims of filicide–disabled people murdered by their family members or caregivers. @autisticadvocacy.bsky.social is looking for coordinators for this year. More info:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Disability Day of Mourning 2025 Site Coordinator Sign Up
Site coordinators are a vital part of the Disability Day of Mourning. In 2025, we are encouraging site coordinators to hold vigils virtually, if it is not safe to do so in-person. Whether in-person or...
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January 22, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Every year on March 1st, the disability community gathers across the nation to remember disabled victims of filicide–disabled people murdered by their family members or caregivers. @autisticadvocacy.bsky.social is looking for coordinators for this year. More info:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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This is an accessible book, designed for young people. I loved the Rest, Recharge and Rewild section of this book; it’s compassionate and gives helpful ideas about how to walk through recovery.
On Monday 20th January, 6:30pm, @jodieclarke.bsky.social will be speaking at our event about this topic.
On Monday 20th January, 6:30pm, @jodieclarke.bsky.social will be speaking at our event about this topic.
Navigating Autistic Burnout in Children and Young People
Jodie Clarke explores how we can support our ND young people through burnout.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM
This is an accessible book, designed for young people. I loved the Rest, Recharge and Rewild section of this book; it’s compassionate and gives helpful ideas about how to walk through recovery.
On Monday 20th January, 6:30pm, @jodieclarke.bsky.social will be speaking at our event about this topic.
On Monday 20th January, 6:30pm, @jodieclarke.bsky.social will be speaking at our event about this topic.
Not long now… Stop The World is out on Jan. 21st!
January 10, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Not long now… Stop The World is out on Jan. 21st!
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Do you know any children or young people who might be experiencing autistic burnout?
On Monday 20th January (6:30-7:30pm) we will be hearing from autism practitioner, @jodieclarke.bsky.social, who will be exploring autistic burnout in children and young people.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating...
On Monday 20th January (6:30-7:30pm) we will be hearing from autism practitioner, @jodieclarke.bsky.social, who will be exploring autistic burnout in children and young people.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating...
Navigating Autistic Burnout in Children and Young People
Jodie Clarke explores how we can support our ND young people through burnout.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Do you know any children or young people who might be experiencing autistic burnout?
On Monday 20th January (6:30-7:30pm) we will be hearing from autism practitioner, @jodieclarke.bsky.social, who will be exploring autistic burnout in children and young people.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating...
On Monday 20th January (6:30-7:30pm) we will be hearing from autism practitioner, @jodieclarke.bsky.social, who will be exploring autistic burnout in children and young people.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating...
Stop the world is out this month!!
January 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Stop the world is out this month!!
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