The Liverpool Autism Hub
@theautismhub.bsky.social
The Liverpool Autism Hub based at University of Liverpool
Aim: to disseminate research findings, generate community-led research and provide networking opportunities.
Aim: to disseminate research findings, generate community-led research and provide networking opportunities.
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We are a group of researchers based at the University of Liverpool and quarterly hybrid events. We aim to reach out to the local autism community to disseminate research findings, generate community-led research, and provide networking opportunities.
📅 Save the Date!
Our next Autism Hub event will be Thursday 24 October 2025 🗓️
📍 Hybrid: In-person @ University of Liverpool + online
More info coming soon — but we’d love to see you there! 💙
#AutismEvents #Neurodiversity #Liverpool #SaveTheDate
Our next Autism Hub event will be Thursday 24 October 2025 🗓️
📍 Hybrid: In-person @ University of Liverpool + online
More info coming soon — but we’d love to see you there! 💙
#AutismEvents #Neurodiversity #Liverpool #SaveTheDate
September 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM
📅 Save the Date!
Our next Autism Hub event will be Thursday 24 October 2025 🗓️
📍 Hybrid: In-person @ University of Liverpool + online
More info coming soon — but we’d love to see you there! 💙
#AutismEvents #Neurodiversity #Liverpool #SaveTheDate
Our next Autism Hub event will be Thursday 24 October 2025 🗓️
📍 Hybrid: In-person @ University of Liverpool + online
More info coming soon — but we’d love to see you there! 💙
#AutismEvents #Neurodiversity #Liverpool #SaveTheDate
Our last Autism Hub event was another great success — thank you to everyone who joined us! 💙
If you missed it or want to revisit:
🎥 Watch the talks from Dr Reshanne Reader (youtu.be/J6kBAQvpRp4), Joanna Nowak (youtu.be/f4Jarp_Bzqo) & Adele Curley (youtu.be/-p2WGxPWXQA)
If you missed it or want to revisit:
🎥 Watch the talks from Dr Reshanne Reader (youtu.be/J6kBAQvpRp4), Joanna Nowak (youtu.be/f4Jarp_Bzqo) & Adele Curley (youtu.be/-p2WGxPWXQA)
September 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Our last Autism Hub event was another great success — thank you to everyone who joined us! 💙
If you missed it or want to revisit:
🎥 Watch the talks from Dr Reshanne Reader (youtu.be/J6kBAQvpRp4), Joanna Nowak (youtu.be/f4Jarp_Bzqo) & Adele Curley (youtu.be/-p2WGxPWXQA)
If you missed it or want to revisit:
🎥 Watch the talks from Dr Reshanne Reader (youtu.be/J6kBAQvpRp4), Joanna Nowak (youtu.be/f4Jarp_Bzqo) & Adele Curley (youtu.be/-p2WGxPWXQA)
Our last Autism Hub event was another great success — thank you to everyone who joined us! 💙
If you missed it or want to revisit:
📝 Read our blog Mental Imagery and More (www.liverpool.ac.uk/population-h...)
If you missed it or want to revisit:
📝 Read our blog Mental Imagery and More (www.liverpool.ac.uk/population-h...)
September 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Our last Autism Hub event was another great success — thank you to everyone who joined us! 💙
If you missed it or want to revisit:
📝 Read our blog Mental Imagery and More (www.liverpool.ac.uk/population-h...)
If you missed it or want to revisit:
📝 Read our blog Mental Imagery and More (www.liverpool.ac.uk/population-h...)
Are you autistic and interested in better spaces for walking, wheeling and cycling? You are invited to participate in a postgraduate research survey examining how Low Traffic Neighbourhoods can serve as catalysts for neuro-inclusive design.
Survey: lnkd.in/egq4NrCy.
Survey: lnkd.in/egq4NrCy.
July 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Are you autistic and interested in better spaces for walking, wheeling and cycling? You are invited to participate in a postgraduate research survey examining how Low Traffic Neighbourhoods can serve as catalysts for neuro-inclusive design.
Survey: lnkd.in/egq4NrCy.
Survey: lnkd.in/egq4NrCy.
Participation recruitment📊 (Part 2)
... You will be asked to complete a series of online multiple-choice questions about how you view society, socialising and trust in others. If you are an 18-25 year old UK Resident and have 10-15 minutes to spare, please feel free to take part
... You will be asked to complete a series of online multiple-choice questions about how you view society, socialising and trust in others. If you are an 18-25 year old UK Resident and have 10-15 minutes to spare, please feel free to take part
May 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Participation recruitment📊 (Part 2)
... You will be asked to complete a series of online multiple-choice questions about how you view society, socialising and trust in others. If you are an 18-25 year old UK Resident and have 10-15 minutes to spare, please feel free to take part
... You will be asked to complete a series of online multiple-choice questions about how you view society, socialising and trust in others. If you are an 18-25 year old UK Resident and have 10-15 minutes to spare, please feel free to take part
Participation recruitment📊 (Part 1)
The study is aiming to analyse if there is any evidence to support the reported relationship between Autistic Traits and Radicalisation....
The study is aiming to analyse if there is any evidence to support the reported relationship between Autistic Traits and Radicalisation....
May 9, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Participation recruitment📊 (Part 1)
The study is aiming to analyse if there is any evidence to support the reported relationship between Autistic Traits and Radicalisation....
The study is aiming to analyse if there is any evidence to support the reported relationship between Autistic Traits and Radicalisation....
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎨
Congratulations to Liverpool Autism Hub art competition winners!
A huge thank you to everyone who entered this competition - all the entries were beautifully done.
If you would like to see all of the entries, please follow the link: livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Congratulations to Liverpool Autism Hub art competition winners!
A huge thank you to everyone who entered this competition - all the entries were beautifully done.
If you would like to see all of the entries, please follow the link: livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
April 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎨
Congratulations to Liverpool Autism Hub art competition winners!
A huge thank you to everyone who entered this competition - all the entries were beautifully done.
If you would like to see all of the entries, please follow the link: livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Congratulations to Liverpool Autism Hub art competition winners!
A huge thank you to everyone who entered this competition - all the entries were beautifully done.
If you would like to see all of the entries, please follow the link: livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
A very interesting interview with the author and academic researcher, Prof. Gina Rippon, about her book: "The Lost Girls of Autism: How Science Failed Autistic Women - and the New Research that's Changing the Story"
youtu.be/N1X8__QutRI
youtu.be/N1X8__QutRI
A new picture of autism in girls is emerging, says Gina Rippon
YouTube video by New Scientist
youtu.be
April 15, 2025 at 10:26 AM
A very interesting interview with the author and academic researcher, Prof. Gina Rippon, about her book: "The Lost Girls of Autism: How Science Failed Autistic Women - and the New Research that's Changing the Story"
youtu.be/N1X8__QutRI
youtu.be/N1X8__QutRI
Reposted by The Liverpool Autism Hub
During Neurodiversity Celebration Week, The Autism Hub (@theautismhub.bsky.social) hosted an event, and the theme was 'Autism and Healthcare'.
Dr Idalmis Santiesteban tells us about it and how you can enter their art competition ➡️ bit.ly/3GhBE2o
@livuniengagehls.bsky.social | #TeamLivUni
Dr Idalmis Santiesteban tells us about it and how you can enter their art competition ➡️ bit.ly/3GhBE2o
@livuniengagehls.bsky.social | #TeamLivUni
April 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
During Neurodiversity Celebration Week, The Autism Hub (@theautismhub.bsky.social) hosted an event, and the theme was 'Autism and Healthcare'.
Dr Idalmis Santiesteban tells us about it and how you can enter their art competition ➡️ bit.ly/3GhBE2o
@livuniengagehls.bsky.social | #TeamLivUni
Dr Idalmis Santiesteban tells us about it and how you can enter their art competition ➡️ bit.ly/3GhBE2o
@livuniengagehls.bsky.social | #TeamLivUni
Our co-founder, Dr. Idalmis Santiesteban, put together a blog on our latest Liverpool Autism Hub, giving insight into our latest event.
For the article, please follow this link:
www.liverpool.ac.uk/population-h...
For the article, please follow this link:
www.liverpool.ac.uk/population-h...
The Liverpool Autism Hub: Celebrating Neurodiversity and Advancing Healthcare Access | Institute of Population Health | University of Liverpool linkedinThe Original RedbrickUniversity of Liverpo...
www.liverpool.ac.uk
April 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Our co-founder, Dr. Idalmis Santiesteban, put together a blog on our latest Liverpool Autism Hub, giving insight into our latest event.
For the article, please follow this link:
www.liverpool.ac.uk/population-h...
For the article, please follow this link:
www.liverpool.ac.uk/population-h...
The Liverpool Autism Hub is hosting an art competition for neurodivergent people in our community. We have extended the competition deadline until 22nd April, with winners to be announced on 28th April.
This is the link to submit an entry:
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
This is the link to submit an entry:
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
April 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Liverpool Autism Hub is hosting an art competition for neurodivergent people in our community. We have extended the competition deadline until 22nd April, with winners to be announced on 28th April.
This is the link to submit an entry:
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
This is the link to submit an entry:
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
We also gave our attendees a VR experience, which showed potential sensory differences in autistic people.
Finally had a networking session and feedback session on potential barriers that some autistic individuals may face when accessing health care.
Finally had a networking session and feedback session on potential barriers that some autistic individuals may face when accessing health care.
March 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We also gave our attendees a VR experience, which showed potential sensory differences in autistic people.
Finally had a networking session and feedback session on potential barriers that some autistic individuals may face when accessing health care.
Finally had a networking session and feedback session on potential barriers that some autistic individuals may face when accessing health care.
We discussed a student-run, neurodivergent student support Microsoft Teams space for all University of Liverpool students who are formally or informally neurodivergent.
March 24, 2025 at 11:29 AM
We discussed a student-run, neurodivergent student support Microsoft Teams space for all University of Liverpool students who are formally or informally neurodivergent.
Additionally, we welcomed Alice and Gina, from Healthwatch Liverpool, who discussed the Liverpool Neurodiversity Strategy!
March 24, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Additionally, we welcomed Alice and Gina, from Healthwatch Liverpool, who discussed the Liverpool Neurodiversity Strategy!
We also discussed upcoming research:
Exploring Autistic Perspectives Through Photography Within a Photovoice Study by Dr Melissa Chapple and Dr Idalmis Santestiban
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Exploring Autistic Perspectives Through Photography Within a Photovoice Study by Dr Melissa Chapple and Dr Idalmis Santestiban
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
March 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
We also discussed upcoming research:
Exploring Autistic Perspectives Through Photography Within a Photovoice Study by Dr Melissa Chapple and Dr Idalmis Santestiban
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Exploring Autistic Perspectives Through Photography Within a Photovoice Study by Dr Melissa Chapple and Dr Idalmis Santestiban
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
At the latest Autism Hub, we welcomed Dr Jennifer Kirkton who discussed current research projects:
- Understanding the Needs of Autistic Adults with Cancer during Active Cancer Treatment
-The Autistic Communication Tool: An Update
- Understanding the Needs of Autistic Adults with Cancer during Active Cancer Treatment
-The Autistic Communication Tool: An Update
March 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
At the latest Autism Hub, we welcomed Dr Jennifer Kirkton who discussed current research projects:
- Understanding the Needs of Autistic Adults with Cancer during Active Cancer Treatment
-The Autistic Communication Tool: An Update
- Understanding the Needs of Autistic Adults with Cancer during Active Cancer Treatment
-The Autistic Communication Tool: An Update
We want to thank all of our attendees at our lastest Autism Hub! We had a wonderful time and hope you did as well 😁
March 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
We want to thank all of our attendees at our lastest Autism Hub! We had a wonderful time and hope you did as well 😁
The next Liverpool Autism Hub sign-up link is live!
If you wish to attend, whether in-person or on Zoom, please complete this attendance form:
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
If you wish to attend, whether in-person or on Zoom, please complete this attendance form:
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
March 7, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The next Liverpool Autism Hub sign-up link is live!
If you wish to attend, whether in-person or on Zoom, please complete this attendance form:
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
If you wish to attend, whether in-person or on Zoom, please complete this attendance form:
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
CALLING ALL @liverpooluni.bsky.social NEURODIVERGENT STAFF AND STUDENTS!
The Liverpool Autism Hub is running an art competition for Neurodiversity Awareness Week!
We are so excited to see all of the creativity! How to enter:
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The Liverpool Autism Hub is running an art competition for Neurodiversity Awareness Week!
We are so excited to see all of the creativity! How to enter:
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
March 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
CALLING ALL @liverpooluni.bsky.social NEURODIVERGENT STAFF AND STUDENTS!
The Liverpool Autism Hub is running an art competition for Neurodiversity Awareness Week!
We are so excited to see all of the creativity! How to enter:
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The Liverpool Autism Hub is running an art competition for Neurodiversity Awareness Week!
We are so excited to see all of the creativity! How to enter:
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Reposted by The Liverpool Autism Hub
We really need a few more participants who were diagnosed as autistic in childhood. Please consider sharing with your networks!
February 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM
We really need a few more participants who were diagnosed as autistic in childhood. Please consider sharing with your networks!
Our next event is coming up!
The event is hybrid so you can attend in-person or Zoom online.
To get a space at the event and find out more information, please contact autismhub@liverpool.ac.uk
The event is hybrid so you can attend in-person or Zoom online.
To get a space at the event and find out more information, please contact autismhub@liverpool.ac.uk
February 26, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Our next event is coming up!
The event is hybrid so you can attend in-person or Zoom online.
To get a space at the event and find out more information, please contact autismhub@liverpool.ac.uk
The event is hybrid so you can attend in-person or Zoom online.
To get a space at the event and find out more information, please contact autismhub@liverpool.ac.uk
Research 3:
Validation of a virtual reality autism simulator:
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Any questions about the study, please contact Charlotte Lewis: hlclewi4@liverpool.ac.uk or Callum Mackie: hlcmacki@liverpool.ac.uk
Validation of a virtual reality autism simulator:
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Any questions about the study, please contact Charlotte Lewis: hlclewi4@liverpool.ac.uk or Callum Mackie: hlcmacki@liverpool.ac.uk
February 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Research 3:
Validation of a virtual reality autism simulator:
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Any questions about the study, please contact Charlotte Lewis: hlclewi4@liverpool.ac.uk or Callum Mackie: hlcmacki@liverpool.ac.uk
Validation of a virtual reality autism simulator:
livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Any questions about the study, please contact Charlotte Lewis: hlclewi4@liverpool.ac.uk or Callum Mackie: hlcmacki@liverpool.ac.uk
Research 2:
Experiences of support for autistic university students:
Here’s the link to the online questionnaire: livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Any questions about the study, please contact Ellen McLaren: hlemcla2@liverpool.ac.uk
Experiences of support for autistic university students:
Here’s the link to the online questionnaire: livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Any questions about the study, please contact Ellen McLaren: hlemcla2@liverpool.ac.uk
February 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Research 2:
Experiences of support for autistic university students:
Here’s the link to the online questionnaire: livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Any questions about the study, please contact Ellen McLaren: hlemcla2@liverpool.ac.uk
Experiences of support for autistic university students:
Here’s the link to the online questionnaire: livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Any questions about the study, please contact Ellen McLaren: hlemcla2@liverpool.ac.uk
Research 1: livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Any questions about the study, please contact Maia Hicks: hlmhicks@liverpool.ac.uk
Any questions about the study, please contact Maia Hicks: hlmhicks@liverpool.ac.uk
February 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Research 1: livpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Any questions about the study, please contact Maia Hicks: hlmhicks@liverpool.ac.uk
Any questions about the study, please contact Maia Hicks: hlmhicks@liverpool.ac.uk
Read what our attendees think of our Autism Hub!
February 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Read what our attendees think of our Autism Hub!