Katie Munday
@kmunday.bsky.social
ESRC funded PhD candidate - Exploring Trans and Gender Diverse Autistic Adults Experiences of Health and Social Care Inequity
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Katie Munday
@kmunday.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Hey, I'm Katie!
I'm multiply ND, queer and permanantly knackered.
I'm a community researcher on cancer service experiences of marginalised people.
I've published things and conferenced things, and now I'm doing a PhD around Autistic trans+ people's experiences of health and social care.
I'm multiply ND, queer and permanantly knackered.
I'm a community researcher on cancer service experiences of marginalised people.
I've published things and conferenced things, and now I'm doing a PhD around Autistic trans+ people's experiences of health and social care.
Interviews will explore barriers and facilitators to inclusion, as well as ways forward.
No sensitive info about schools, students, or staff will be collected. Any identifying details will be removed from publications.
The study has received ethical approval from the University of Birmingham.
No sensitive info about schools, students, or staff will be collected. Any identifying details will be removed from publications.
The study has received ethical approval from the University of Birmingham.
📚Little research exists on how schools support students who are both autistic & nonbinary, even though teachers already navigate this.
I’m a doctoral researcher at University of Birmingham, recruiting secondary teachers for interviews. #AutRes
🎬CPD video provided 🔎https://thegoo.se/teachers-info
I’m a doctoral researcher at University of Birmingham, recruiting secondary teachers for interviews. #AutRes
🎬CPD video provided 🔎https://thegoo.se/teachers-info
February 9, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Interviews will explore barriers and facilitators to inclusion, as well as ways forward.
No sensitive info about schools, students, or staff will be collected. Any identifying details will be removed from publications.
The study has received ethical approval from the University of Birmingham.
No sensitive info about schools, students, or staff will be collected. Any identifying details will be removed from publications.
The study has received ethical approval from the University of Birmingham.
Two gold stars courtesy of my writing at @writershq.bsky.social today ✨️
February 8, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Two gold stars courtesy of my writing at @writershq.bsky.social today ✨️
I had no idea that I looked this intense when I speak publicly.
Five side-to-side pictures showing me, rosey-faced, talking into a microphone. Two of the pictures show me squinting, probably processing or thinking, others show me wide-eyed and eyebrows arched like a Disney villain.
Good grief.
Five side-to-side pictures showing me, rosey-faced, talking into a microphone. Two of the pictures show me squinting, probably processing or thinking, others show me wide-eyed and eyebrows arched like a Disney villain.
Good grief.
February 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM
I had no idea that I looked this intense when I speak publicly.
Five side-to-side pictures showing me, rosey-faced, talking into a microphone. Two of the pictures show me squinting, probably processing or thinking, others show me wide-eyed and eyebrows arched like a Disney villain.
Good grief.
Five side-to-side pictures showing me, rosey-faced, talking into a microphone. Two of the pictures show me squinting, probably processing or thinking, others show me wide-eyed and eyebrows arched like a Disney villain.
Good grief.
11.30: Autistic transmasculine people's experiences of cervical screening – Dr Georgia Rivers
12.00: Experiencing breast cancer as an autistic person – Dr Char Goodwin
12.30: Break
12.40: What Autistic People Would Like to Change About Cancer Services – Katie Munday and Rosie Tansley
1.10: Q&A
12.00: Experiencing breast cancer as an autistic person – Dr Char Goodwin
12.30: Break
12.40: What Autistic People Would Like to Change About Cancer Services – Katie Munday and Rosie Tansley
1.10: Q&A
February 5, 2026 at 4:39 PM
11.30: Autistic transmasculine people's experiences of cervical screening – Dr Georgia Rivers
12.00: Experiencing breast cancer as an autistic person – Dr Char Goodwin
12.30: Break
12.40: What Autistic People Would Like to Change About Cancer Services – Katie Munday and Rosie Tansley
1.10: Q&A
12.00: Experiencing breast cancer as an autistic person – Dr Char Goodwin
12.30: Break
12.40: What Autistic People Would Like to Change About Cancer Services – Katie Munday and Rosie Tansley
1.10: Q&A
Overview
The Learning Disabilities and Autism Research Group at Manchester Met invites you to an online seminar about autism and cancer
A seminar which brings together research about autistic people's experiences of cancer and cancer services. There will be three presentations followed by a Q&A.
The Learning Disabilities and Autism Research Group at Manchester Met invites you to an online seminar about autism and cancer
A seminar which brings together research about autistic people's experiences of cancer and cancer services. There will be three presentations followed by a Q&A.
February 5, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Overview
The Learning Disabilities and Autism Research Group at Manchester Met invites you to an online seminar about autism and cancer
A seminar which brings together research about autistic people's experiences of cancer and cancer services. There will be three presentations followed by a Q&A.
The Learning Disabilities and Autism Research Group at Manchester Met invites you to an online seminar about autism and cancer
A seminar which brings together research about autistic people's experiences of cancer and cancer services. There will be three presentations followed by a Q&A.
Autistic People's Experiences of Cancer and Cancer Services
By Manchester Metropolitan University
Online event
Mar 11 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm GMT
Tickets for free here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autistic-p...
#AutResearch #Cancer #Services #Healthcare #Accessibility
By Manchester Metropolitan University
Online event
Mar 11 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm GMT
Tickets for free here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autistic-p...
#AutResearch #Cancer #Services #Healthcare #Accessibility
Autistic People's Experiences of Cancer and Cancer Services
The Learning Disabilities and Autism Research Group at Manchester Met invites you to a online seminar about autism and cancer
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Autistic People's Experiences of Cancer and Cancer Services
By Manchester Metropolitan University
Online event
Mar 11 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm GMT
Tickets for free here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autistic-p...
#AutResearch #Cancer #Services #Healthcare #Accessibility
By Manchester Metropolitan University
Online event
Mar 11 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm GMT
Tickets for free here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autistic-p...
#AutResearch #Cancer #Services #Healthcare #Accessibility
It was great to meet the newest cohort and share some of my internship experiences.
#SCDTP #PhD #PublicHealth
#SCDTP #PhD #PublicHealth
At www.treadgolds.co.uk we enjoyed presentations from placement hosts and students who had completed Research in Practice. Great buzz and enthusiasm for this new aspect of @phdlife.bsky.social. Thanks for sharing @kmunday.bsky.social and all the contributors
February 4, 2026 at 12:09 PM
It was great to meet the newest cohort and share some of my internship experiences.
#SCDTP #PhD #PublicHealth
#SCDTP #PhD #PublicHealth
I'm still working on that perfect mix of research and life (and how these two definitely interlink). I wish I didn't need to do work to improve healthcare. I hope that in a few years time this work becomes obsolete, although I am certain it won't.
A little bag of stickers goes a long way.
A little bag of stickers goes a long way.
February 2, 2026 at 8:09 AM
I'm still working on that perfect mix of research and life (and how these two definitely interlink). I wish I didn't need to do work to improve healthcare. I hope that in a few years time this work becomes obsolete, although I am certain it won't.
A little bag of stickers goes a long way.
A little bag of stickers goes a long way.
Then actually doing the Phd itself. Y'know, that little ole thing. It's too easy to think that I haven't done anything whilst I wade through all of this.
My sticker chart is a visual time line that shows me I did what I set out to do, between the school runs and through chronic pain.
My sticker chart is a visual time line that shows me I did what I set out to do, between the school runs and through chronic pain.
February 2, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Then actually doing the Phd itself. Y'know, that little ole thing. It's too easy to think that I haven't done anything whilst I wade through all of this.
My sticker chart is a visual time line that shows me I did what I set out to do, between the school runs and through chronic pain.
My sticker chart is a visual time line that shows me I did what I set out to do, between the school runs and through chronic pain.
And the meetings that could be emails, emails that could be a text. Things that don't need to be told to me at all - software updates, full-staff emails, this research group, this random thing I needed to sign up to two years ago and they're still emailing me, acronyms galore.
February 2, 2026 at 8:09 AM
And the meetings that could be emails, emails that could be a text. Things that don't need to be told to me at all - software updates, full-staff emails, this research group, this random thing I needed to sign up to two years ago and they're still emailing me, acronyms galore.
I spend so much time on lots of fiddly administration, expenses, applications, submissions, asking permission for stuff I'm going to do either way.
And the waiting; waiting on feedback, waiting on ethical review, waiting on recruitment, waiting on responses. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting.
And the waiting; waiting on feedback, waiting on ethical review, waiting on recruitment, waiting on responses. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting.
February 2, 2026 at 8:09 AM
I spend so much time on lots of fiddly administration, expenses, applications, submissions, asking permission for stuff I'm going to do either way.
And the waiting; waiting on feedback, waiting on ethical review, waiting on recruitment, waiting on responses. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting.
And the waiting; waiting on feedback, waiting on ethical review, waiting on recruitment, waiting on responses. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting.
I can't be the only adult who likes a good "well done" sticker.
I use stickers on my wall calender for a little dopamine hit but also as a visual reminder that I am doing things. Actually.
It is sometimes hard to see progress during PhD and other bits of long-term work.
I use stickers on my wall calender for a little dopamine hit but also as a visual reminder that I am doing things. Actually.
It is sometimes hard to see progress during PhD and other bits of long-term work.
February 2, 2026 at 8:09 AM
I can't be the only adult who likes a good "well done" sticker.
I use stickers on my wall calender for a little dopamine hit but also as a visual reminder that I am doing things. Actually.
It is sometimes hard to see progress during PhD and other bits of long-term work.
I use stickers on my wall calender for a little dopamine hit but also as a visual reminder that I am doing things. Actually.
It is sometimes hard to see progress during PhD and other bits of long-term work.
This year I'm reminding myself that my health comes first. I'm inviting myself to slow, breathe.
I'm still working out what I need as a newly(ish) dx ND trans person. Someone who is experiencing perimenopause and seeing how this interacts with long-term health conditions that remain unnamed.
I'm still working out what I need as a newly(ish) dx ND trans person. Someone who is experiencing perimenopause and seeing how this interacts with long-term health conditions that remain unnamed.
January 30, 2026 at 7:26 AM
This year I'm reminding myself that my health comes first. I'm inviting myself to slow, breathe.
I'm still working out what I need as a newly(ish) dx ND trans person. Someone who is experiencing perimenopause and seeing how this interacts with long-term health conditions that remain unnamed.
I'm still working out what I need as a newly(ish) dx ND trans person. Someone who is experiencing perimenopause and seeing how this interacts with long-term health conditions that remain unnamed.
Oh and two are online!
January 30, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Oh and two are online!
Come and join the workshops :) there are 8 but you wouldnt have to go to all of them. I could help you get to a few as well if you wanted / needed. Let me know
January 29, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Come and join the workshops :) there are 8 but you wouldnt have to go to all of them. I could help you get to a few as well if you wanted / needed. Let me know
A very exciting conversation with @beyondreflectuk.bsky.social and @theatreforlife.bsky.social today about their brand new Trans Generation All project
beyond-reflections.whitefuse.net/pages/trans-...
I can't wait to create and evaluate. 🌈🎓
beyond-reflections.whitefuse.net/pages/trans-...
I can't wait to create and evaluate. 🌈🎓
January 28, 2026 at 3:32 PM
A very exciting conversation with @beyondreflectuk.bsky.social and @theatreforlife.bsky.social today about their brand new Trans Generation All project
beyond-reflections.whitefuse.net/pages/trans-...
I can't wait to create and evaluate. 🌈🎓
beyond-reflections.whitefuse.net/pages/trans-...
I can't wait to create and evaluate. 🌈🎓
Reposted by Katie Munday
There they are! New zines called TESTO PESTO - Hauntologies of Gender and Embodiment. 44 pages in A5. Soon on Etsy or from me in person at Dundee zine fest.
🌈🎓
🌈🎓
January 20, 2026 at 7:33 PM
There they are! New zines called TESTO PESTO - Hauntologies of Gender and Embodiment. 44 pages in A5. Soon on Etsy or from me in person at Dundee zine fest.
🌈🎓
🌈🎓
They have an ongoing 'pupil voice' at Little Man's school. He was asked about what he does at P.E and he replied:
"Running, throwing, asparagus."
I literally could not love this kid any more.
To all those Asparagus kids and families - I see you!
"Running, throwing, asparagus."
I literally could not love this kid any more.
To all those Asparagus kids and families - I see you!
January 20, 2026 at 9:16 AM
They have an ongoing 'pupil voice' at Little Man's school. He was asked about what he does at P.E and he replied:
"Running, throwing, asparagus."
I literally could not love this kid any more.
To all those Asparagus kids and families - I see you!
"Running, throwing, asparagus."
I literally could not love this kid any more.
To all those Asparagus kids and families - I see you!
January is #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth. I'm re-sharing our Cervical Screening for Trans+ Autistic People self-advocacy zine.
Available in print at @penfight.bsky.social with sliding scale pricing.
penfightdistro.com/shop/cervica...
Available here for free:
autisticltd.co.uk/2025/06/13/c...
Available in print at @penfight.bsky.social with sliding scale pricing.
penfightdistro.com/shop/cervica...
Available here for free:
autisticltd.co.uk/2025/06/13/c...
January 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
January is #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth. I'm re-sharing our Cervical Screening for Trans+ Autistic People self-advocacy zine.
Available in print at @penfight.bsky.social with sliding scale pricing.
penfightdistro.com/shop/cervica...
Available here for free:
autisticltd.co.uk/2025/06/13/c...
Available in print at @penfight.bsky.social with sliding scale pricing.
penfightdistro.com/shop/cervica...
Available here for free:
autisticltd.co.uk/2025/06/13/c...
I have been watching, reading and listening intently over the last few days as Autistic people and the wider autism community dissect Autistic Barbie. Here are the things that have stood out to me the most about Mattel's newest doll.
Mattel Launches First Autistic Barbie Doll
On January 11th, Mattel launched the first Autistic Barbie doll, designed in collaboration with the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network. Featuring unique articulation and accessories for autistic representation, the doll aims to celebrate diversity. While it has received positive feedback, some concerns regarding stereotypes and representation have also emerged.
autisticltd.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 1:33 PM
I have been watching, reading and listening intently over the last few days as Autistic people and the wider autism community dissect Autistic Barbie. Here are the things that have stood out to me the most about Mattel's newest doll.
Yep, can totally get this. My brain is aloft, my body is miserable and Im just meh, farm situation games and dinosaurs with Little Man.
January 13, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Yep, can totally get this. My brain is aloft, my body is miserable and Im just meh, farm situation games and dinosaurs with Little Man.
I've low energy and low demand recently. I've come into the year even slower than I planned to and thought I would.
We had our first table top games night in a long time and it was just what I needed. No screens, no outside world. Just us and games we've played a 100 times before.
Take it easy x
We had our first table top games night in a long time and it was just what I needed. No screens, no outside world. Just us and games we've played a 100 times before.
Take it easy x
January 12, 2026 at 10:07 PM
I've low energy and low demand recently. I've come into the year even slower than I planned to and thought I would.
We had our first table top games night in a long time and it was just what I needed. No screens, no outside world. Just us and games we've played a 100 times before.
Take it easy x
We had our first table top games night in a long time and it was just what I needed. No screens, no outside world. Just us and games we've played a 100 times before.
Take it easy x
I'm looking forward to leading training with the University Hospital Southampton breast imaging team tomorrow.
We shall be discussing how to support Autistic patients and patients with learning disabilities.
#Cancer #Autism #LearningDisability #Accessibility #Imaging #Screening #AutResearch
We shall be discussing how to support Autistic patients and patients with learning disabilities.
#Cancer #Autism #LearningDisability #Accessibility #Imaging #Screening #AutResearch
January 12, 2026 at 2:59 PM
I'm looking forward to leading training with the University Hospital Southampton breast imaging team tomorrow.
We shall be discussing how to support Autistic patients and patients with learning disabilities.
#Cancer #Autism #LearningDisability #Accessibility #Imaging #Screening #AutResearch
We shall be discussing how to support Autistic patients and patients with learning disabilities.
#Cancer #Autism #LearningDisability #Accessibility #Imaging #Screening #AutResearch