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.
A few weeks back I shared January's 'to do' list from my wall calendar. It wasn't a long list of things to get done but a reminder to keep an eye on my mental and physical health before I burnout.
I thought I'd share this month's message on the run up to half term (a week-long school holiday).
I thought I'd share this month's message on the run up to half term (a week-long school holiday).
February 13, 2026 at 10:38 PM
A few weeks back I shared January's 'to do' list from my wall calendar. It wasn't a long list of things to get done but a reminder to keep an eye on my mental and physical health before I burnout.
I thought I'd share this month's message on the run up to half term (a week-long school holiday).
I thought I'd share this month's message on the run up to half term (a week-long school holiday).
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.
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 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.
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.
🌈🎓
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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.
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
I just got my Disabled Artists 2026 Calender and thought I'd share!
@artiecarden.bsky.social s work is on August (my birthday month ❤️)
[I flick through the month- per-view calender, which has two pieces of beautiful disabled artwork on each page. All artwork is a reflection on disabled life]
@artiecarden.bsky.social s work is on August (my birthday month ❤️)
[I flick through the month- per-view calender, which has two pieces of beautiful disabled artwork on each page. All artwork is a reflection on disabled life]
January 11, 2026 at 8:38 AM
I just got my Disabled Artists 2026 Calender and thought I'd share!
@artiecarden.bsky.social s work is on August (my birthday month ❤️)
[I flick through the month- per-view calender, which has two pieces of beautiful disabled artwork on each page. All artwork is a reflection on disabled life]
@artiecarden.bsky.social s work is on August (my birthday month ❤️)
[I flick through the month- per-view calender, which has two pieces of beautiful disabled artwork on each page. All artwork is a reflection on disabled life]
- Helping a friend with recruitment -
If anyone here knows a queer and neurodivergent TikTok user aged 16-25 who would be up for an online interview (including silent scrolling time!), would you let them know about my study?
I would be so grateful 🎓🌈
linktr.ee/nqresearch.s...
If anyone here knows a queer and neurodivergent TikTok user aged 16-25 who would be up for an online interview (including silent scrolling time!), would you let them know about my study?
I would be so grateful 🎓🌈
linktr.ee/nqresearch.s...
January 5, 2026 at 11:40 AM
- Helping a friend with recruitment -
If anyone here knows a queer and neurodivergent TikTok user aged 16-25 who would be up for an online interview (including silent scrolling time!), would you let them know about my study?
I would be so grateful 🎓🌈
linktr.ee/nqresearch.s...
If anyone here knows a queer and neurodivergent TikTok user aged 16-25 who would be up for an online interview (including silent scrolling time!), would you let them know about my study?
I would be so grateful 🎓🌈
linktr.ee/nqresearch.s...
Snowy this morning down south. It finally came to us.
[Little Man's bright green pedal trike outside in perhaps 1 cm of snow. Easy does it]
[Little Man's bright green pedal trike outside in perhaps 1 cm of snow. Easy does it]
January 5, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Snowy this morning down south. It finally came to us.
[Little Man's bright green pedal trike outside in perhaps 1 cm of snow. Easy does it]
[Little Man's bright green pedal trike outside in perhaps 1 cm of snow. Easy does it]
Rude and highly accurate.
[A research notes notebook from Jay. It's cover takes on the style of a dictionary entry. White text on the blue cover reads:
PhD.
[Noun]
Abbreviation for postponing hard decisions.]
[A research notes notebook from Jay. It's cover takes on the style of a dictionary entry. White text on the blue cover reads:
PhD.
[Noun]
Abbreviation for postponing hard decisions.]
![A research notes notebook from Jay. It's cover takes on the style of a dictionary entry. White text on the blue cover reads:
PhD.
[Noun]
Abbreviation for postponing hard decisions.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ucdwlqt6ls4zxc7rxnmdkze4/bafkreia7logvv56mo5ar7zitnc6whebiytiyc27y5tqc5gnhsd7236vj24@jpeg)
January 4, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Rude and highly accurate.
[A research notes notebook from Jay. It's cover takes on the style of a dictionary entry. White text on the blue cover reads:
PhD.
[Noun]
Abbreviation for postponing hard decisions.]
[A research notes notebook from Jay. It's cover takes on the style of a dictionary entry. White text on the blue cover reads:
PhD.
[Noun]
Abbreviation for postponing hard decisions.]
This is still one of Little Man's favourite parts of the farm...The automatic door to the cafe and toilet.
He starts wondering off that way and I know what he's after. Those sweet five to ten minutes of opening and closing the door. I sit and watching him delight in this play.
He starts wondering off that way and I know what he's after. Those sweet five to ten minutes of opening and closing the door. I sit and watching him delight in this play.
January 3, 2026 at 3:38 PM
This is still one of Little Man's favourite parts of the farm...The automatic door to the cafe and toilet.
He starts wondering off that way and I know what he's after. Those sweet five to ten minutes of opening and closing the door. I sit and watching him delight in this play.
He starts wondering off that way and I know what he's after. Those sweet five to ten minutes of opening and closing the door. I sit and watching him delight in this play.
At least someone in this house has made an effort for new years.
Image shows Alfredo (my Finch burb) dressed in black trousers, black braces, white shirt and black bowtie. He has a cheery 2026 head band on.
Image shows Alfredo (my Finch burb) dressed in black trousers, black braces, white shirt and black bowtie. He has a cheery 2026 head band on.
December 31, 2025 at 10:40 PM
At least someone in this house has made an effort for new years.
Image shows Alfredo (my Finch burb) dressed in black trousers, black braces, white shirt and black bowtie. He has a cheery 2026 head band on.
Image shows Alfredo (my Finch burb) dressed in black trousers, black braces, white shirt and black bowtie. He has a cheery 2026 head band on.
Wishing you all a calm new year. A time to renew, refresh and start again.
Whether 2025 was kind to you or not hopefully you can draw a line here and start anew.
[Video shows a calm pink skyline with white text that reads: Goodbye 2025 - hello 2026. Wishing you all a calm 2026 x]
Whether 2025 was kind to you or not hopefully you can draw a line here and start anew.
[Video shows a calm pink skyline with white text that reads: Goodbye 2025 - hello 2026. Wishing you all a calm 2026 x]
December 31, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Wishing you all a calm new year. A time to renew, refresh and start again.
Whether 2025 was kind to you or not hopefully you can draw a line here and start anew.
[Video shows a calm pink skyline with white text that reads: Goodbye 2025 - hello 2026. Wishing you all a calm 2026 x]
Whether 2025 was kind to you or not hopefully you can draw a line here and start anew.
[Video shows a calm pink skyline with white text that reads: Goodbye 2025 - hello 2026. Wishing you all a calm 2026 x]
I enjoyed writing these book chapters on my experiences of ethical applications, double empathy in healthcare, and shifting research paradigms in trans+ Autistic research.
I'm grateful to Damian Milton, Anna Day, Meaghan Krazinski, Hanna Bertilsdotter and David Jackson-Perry. #AutResearch 🎓🌈
I'm grateful to Damian Milton, Anna Day, Meaghan Krazinski, Hanna Bertilsdotter and David Jackson-Perry. #AutResearch 🎓🌈
December 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I enjoyed writing these book chapters on my experiences of ethical applications, double empathy in healthcare, and shifting research paradigms in trans+ Autistic research.
I'm grateful to Damian Milton, Anna Day, Meaghan Krazinski, Hanna Bertilsdotter and David Jackson-Perry. #AutResearch 🎓🌈
I'm grateful to Damian Milton, Anna Day, Meaghan Krazinski, Hanna Bertilsdotter and David Jackson-Perry. #AutResearch 🎓🌈
And I wasn't sure I would have time for reading this year!? Some highlights:
Becoming Him - Landa Mabenge
The Future is Disabled - Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Damarasinha
Disability Visibility - edited by Alice Wong
What did you read this year?
www.goodreads.com/user/year_in...
Becoming Him - Landa Mabenge
The Future is Disabled - Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Damarasinha
Disability Visibility - edited by Alice Wong
What did you read this year?
www.goodreads.com/user/year_in...
December 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
And I wasn't sure I would have time for reading this year!? Some highlights:
Becoming Him - Landa Mabenge
The Future is Disabled - Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Damarasinha
Disability Visibility - edited by Alice Wong
What did you read this year?
www.goodreads.com/user/year_in...
Becoming Him - Landa Mabenge
The Future is Disabled - Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Damarasinha
Disability Visibility - edited by Alice Wong
What did you read this year?
www.goodreads.com/user/year_in...
Happy Holidays, Dreamers.
Whatever you're doing today or this week, I hope you have fun and find moments of calm.
Whatever you're doing today or this week, I hope you have fun and find moments of calm.
December 25, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Happy Holidays, Dreamers.
Whatever you're doing today or this week, I hope you have fun and find moments of calm.
Whatever you're doing today or this week, I hope you have fun and find moments of calm.