Charlotte Brooks
@thegoo.se
#ActuallyAutistic PhD Researcher in DISN at University of Birmingham; researching autistic nonbinary experiences in school 🏫
🔗 website: https://thegoo.se/
🔗 website: https://thegoo.se/
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Charlotte Brooks
@thegoo.se
· Jan 2
My amazing partner, @snugg.ie, has made me my very own website at https://thegoo.se!
🔬 I plan to post about my PhD and research 📲 The site will also bring together my social media profiles, so everything is in one place (with a bit of tech magic)
Check out https://thegoo.se/silly for a laugh 🪿
🔬 I plan to post about my PhD and research 📲 The site will also bring together my social media profiles, so everything is in one place (with a bit of tech magic)
Check out https://thegoo.se/silly for a laugh 🪿
Young people were uncertain about what training their teachers had about autism and gender diversity or what was included in training. From participants in my PhD research, these questions inform a subsequent study with teachers #AutRes
October 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Young people were uncertain about what training their teachers had about autism and gender diversity or what was included in training. From participants in my PhD research, these questions inform a subsequent study with teachers #AutRes
My participants were curious about how teachers recognise and support diverse identities, experiences and needs to help them feel included, respected and understood in school. From participants in my PhD research, these questions inform a subsequent study with teachers #AutRes
October 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
My participants were curious about how teachers recognise and support diverse identities, experiences and needs to help them feel included, respected and understood in school. From participants in my PhD research, these questions inform a subsequent study with teachers #AutRes
Young people wanted to understand strategies for creating inclusive environments that ensure nonbinary autistic students feel supported throughout school. From participants in my PhD research, these questions inform a subsequent study with teachers #AutRes
October 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Young people wanted to understand strategies for creating inclusive environments that ensure nonbinary autistic students feel supported throughout school. From participants in my PhD research, these questions inform a subsequent study with teachers #AutRes
Reflections on the trouble with strengths-led assessments as a neurodivergent person with a spiky profile: https://thegoo.se/2025/09/18/reflections-on-the-trouble-with/
September 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Reflections on the trouble with strengths-led assessments as a neurodivergent person with a spiky profile: https://thegoo.se/2025/09/18/reflections-on-the-trouble-with/
Had a great time sharing my PhD research at #AutismEurope2025 on autistic nonbinary young people’s school experiences. Early findings highlight the importance of support identity as part of a holistic approach. Poster: thegoo.se/aec-poste…
September 13, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Had a great time sharing my PhD research at #AutismEurope2025 on autistic nonbinary young people’s school experiences. Early findings highlight the importance of support identity as part of a holistic approach. Poster: thegoo.se/aec-poste…
It was great seeing so much research about trans autistic experiences at #AutismEurope2025 today! Some call being trans x autistic 'living under a double rainbow'. This picture of an actual double rainbow was posted today by someone in my local trans group in the UK! Shared with permission #AEC2025
September 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
It was great seeing so much research about trans autistic experiences at #AutismEurope2025 today! Some call being trans x autistic 'living under a double rainbow'. This picture of an actual double rainbow was posted today by someone in my local trans group in the UK! Shared with permission #AEC2025
I will be presenting my poster at 2PM at #AutismEurope2025 about Mapping Support in Schools for Autistic Non-binary Young People. Available at: thegoo.se/AEC-poster #AEC2025
September 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I will be presenting my poster at 2PM at #AutismEurope2025 about Mapping Support in Schools for Autistic Non-binary Young People. Available at: thegoo.se/AEC-poster #AEC2025
I've just landed at #AutismEurope2025 I can't wait for all the interesting talks and the opportunity to share my research tomorrow! #AEC2025
September 11, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I've just landed at #AutismEurope2025 I can't wait for all the interesting talks and the opportunity to share my research tomorrow! #AEC2025
In my PhD, my participants drew floorplans of their schools, which guided our interviews and evoked the physicality of spaces around school. Colour coding added another layer, helping them to reference areas they felt more/less comfortable in the interview #AcademicSky #PhDlife #AutRes
August 19, 2025 at 8:18 AM
In my PhD, my participants drew floorplans of their schools, which guided our interviews and evoked the physicality of spaces around school. Colour coding added another layer, helping them to reference areas they felt more/less comfortable in the interview #AcademicSky #PhDlife #AutRes
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LGBTQ+ family survey: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bathreg/lg...
Open to LGBTQ+ people aged over 18 and living in Wales, England and Scotland. Thanks to those who have helped share it so far!
Open to LGBTQ+ people aged over 18 and living in Wales, England and Scotland. Thanks to those who have helped share it so far!
February 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM
LGBTQ+ family survey: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bathreg/lg...
Open to LGBTQ+ people aged over 18 and living in Wales, England and Scotland. Thanks to those who have helped share it so far!
Open to LGBTQ+ people aged over 18 and living in Wales, England and Scotland. Thanks to those who have helped share it so far!
Are you a neurodivergent person over 16?
Share your views to help improve support for neurodivergent young people in schools. Our survey supports the work of the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group, and may influence recommendations to Government. Take part here: https://thegoo.se/survey
Share your views to help improve support for neurodivergent young people in schools. Our survey supports the work of the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group, and may influence recommendations to Government. Take part here: https://thegoo.se/survey
July 16, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Are you a neurodivergent person over 16?
Share your views to help improve support for neurodivergent young people in schools. Our survey supports the work of the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group, and may influence recommendations to Government. Take part here: https://thegoo.se/survey
Share your views to help improve support for neurodivergent young people in schools. Our survey supports the work of the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group, and may influence recommendations to Government. Take part here: https://thegoo.se/survey
🏳️🌈 This past week I’ve been on holiday in Bergen, Norway, and there has been a lot of pride flags! 🏳️🌈
Initially I was cynical about ‘rainbow washing’, but I noticed it’s not just shops who have pride flags, but also homes, political buildings and public transport. It feels good 🤗
Initially I was cynical about ‘rainbow washing’, but I noticed it’s not just shops who have pride flags, but also homes, political buildings and public transport. It feels good 🤗
June 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
🏳️🌈 This past week I’ve been on holiday in Bergen, Norway, and there has been a lot of pride flags! 🏳️🌈
Initially I was cynical about ‘rainbow washing’, but I noticed it’s not just shops who have pride flags, but also homes, political buildings and public transport. It feels good 🤗
Initially I was cynical about ‘rainbow washing’, but I noticed it’s not just shops who have pride flags, but also homes, political buildings and public transport. It feels good 🤗
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@georgiarivers.bsky.social and I can finally share our Cervical Screening for Trans+ Autistic People: A Self-Advocacy Zine
#AutResearch #AutismResearch 🎓🌈
autisticltd.co.uk/2025/06/13/c...
#AutResearch #AutismResearch 🎓🌈
autisticltd.co.uk/2025/06/13/c...
Cervical Screening for Trans+ Autistic people: A Self-Advocacy zine
Georgia Rivers and I have created a zine for trans+ Autistic people to be informed on their rights when thinking about, or engaging in cervical screening in the UK. The zine is at the end of this p…
autisticltd.co.uk
June 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
@georgiarivers.bsky.social and I can finally share our Cervical Screening for Trans+ Autistic People: A Self-Advocacy Zine
#AutResearch #AutismResearch 🎓🌈
autisticltd.co.uk/2025/06/13/c...
#AutResearch #AutismResearch 🎓🌈
autisticltd.co.uk/2025/06/13/c...
In my doctoral research,
I’m interested in individuals' lived experiences
I’m engaging with participatory methods
I’m interested in knowledges that are situated in spaces within the school
I’m interested in individuals' lived experiences
I’m engaging with participatory methods
I’m interested in knowledges that are situated in spaces within the school
May 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In my doctoral research,
I’m interested in individuals' lived experiences
I’m engaging with participatory methods
I’m interested in knowledges that are situated in spaces within the school
I’m interested in individuals' lived experiences
I’m engaging with participatory methods
I’m interested in knowledges that are situated in spaces within the school
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"There are less US states I can exist in, but have you seen the way I'm stepping into myself?" - Poet Jasmine Gardosi on trans rights following the UK Supreme Court ruling on a woman's biological gender.
youtube.com/shorts/H1LLJ...
youtube.com/shorts/H1LLJ...
"The number of anti-trans bills is swelling" - Poet Jasmine Gardosi on trans rights | Adam Yosef
YouTube video by Adam Yosef
youtube.com
April 28, 2025 at 11:32 PM
"There are less US states I can exist in, but have you seen the way I'm stepping into myself?" - Poet Jasmine Gardosi on trans rights following the UK Supreme Court ruling on a woman's biological gender.
youtube.com/shorts/H1LLJ...
youtube.com/shorts/H1LLJ...
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This statement about the transphobic Supreme Court ruling by the UK's Crab Museum (yes a museum about crabs) is better than 99% of the statements I've seen on the topic
www.crabmuseum.org/visit
🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀
www.crabmuseum.org/visit
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April 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
This statement about the transphobic Supreme Court ruling by the UK's Crab Museum (yes a museum about crabs) is better than 99% of the statements I've seen on the topic
www.crabmuseum.org/visit
🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀
www.crabmuseum.org/visit
🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀
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Emergency demo. Come out for trans liberation!
Come together with trans organisations, unions, and more to for a community-focused protest against the Supreme Court ruling this Saturday! Bring food and a raincoat.
Saturday 19th April, 1pm Parliament Square
Come together with trans organisations, unions, and more to for a community-focused protest against the Supreme Court ruling this Saturday! Bring food and a raincoat.
Saturday 19th April, 1pm Parliament Square
April 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Emergency demo. Come out for trans liberation!
Come together with trans organisations, unions, and more to for a community-focused protest against the Supreme Court ruling this Saturday! Bring food and a raincoat.
Saturday 19th April, 1pm Parliament Square
Come together with trans organisations, unions, and more to for a community-focused protest against the Supreme Court ruling this Saturday! Bring food and a raincoat.
Saturday 19th April, 1pm Parliament Square
The UK Supreme Court really thinks it's done something. Trans people aren't going anywhere no matter how many courts they buy out. This ruling will be a shameful mark on the UK for decades to come and is the real legacy of JK Rowling.
April 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
How do #ActuallyAutistic and #AutRes feel about neurodiversity profiling for all children in schools to identify strengths and needs?
March 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
How do #ActuallyAutistic and #AutRes feel about neurodiversity profiling for all children in schools to identify strengths and needs?
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Possibly the best AAC post of all time: If you or your autistic person use AAC [alternative communication], don't forget to enable descriptions of personal boundaries—because everyone should be able to say "stop" and "F*** off". From Mel Baggs, RIP:
ballastexistenz.wordpress.com/2012/06/25/c...
ballastexistenz.wordpress.com/2012/06/25/c...
Communication page I used to handle that invasive woman I met.
It’s been quite some time since I posted my letter to the woman who accosted me on my way to the para transit van. But I wanted to update people on how I handled the situation when she approa…
ballastexistenz.wordpress.com
February 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Possibly the best AAC post of all time: If you or your autistic person use AAC [alternative communication], don't forget to enable descriptions of personal boundaries—because everyone should be able to say "stop" and "F*** off". From Mel Baggs, RIP:
ballastexistenz.wordpress.com/2012/06/25/c...
ballastexistenz.wordpress.com/2012/06/25/c...
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This is huge. My petition got approved. It challenges the UK government to the lift the Puberty Blocker ban on the grounds that it contradicts article 8 of The United Nations Convention On The Rights Of The Child.
Please sign and Repost ✊️🏳️⚧️
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Please sign and Repost ✊️🏳️⚧️
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Lift restrictions on prescribing puberty blockers to trans children.
We want the Government to reverse the restrictions it has introduced relating to the prescription of puberty blockers to children. The Government introduced legislation banning them from being prescri...
petition.parliament.uk
February 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This is huge. My petition got approved. It challenges the UK government to the lift the Puberty Blocker ban on the grounds that it contradicts article 8 of The United Nations Convention On The Rights Of The Child.
Please sign and Repost ✊️🏳️⚧️
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Please sign and Repost ✊️🏳️⚧️
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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Fantastic events with @autscape.org next weekend.
I am volunteering to mod over in Discord - hope to see you there!
Register: www.autscape.org
Schedule of events: www.autscape.org/2025/program...
I am volunteering to mod over in Discord - hope to see you there!
Register: www.autscape.org
Schedule of events: www.autscape.org/2025/program...
Autscape: Home
www.autscape.org
February 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Fantastic events with @autscape.org next weekend.
I am volunteering to mod over in Discord - hope to see you there!
Register: www.autscape.org
Schedule of events: www.autscape.org/2025/program...
I am volunteering to mod over in Discord - hope to see you there!
Register: www.autscape.org
Schedule of events: www.autscape.org/2025/program...
How are the findings from my Master’s research informing my #AutRes PhD on the school experiences of autistic nonbinary young people?
I’m asking participants what they found supportive at school
(and what they wish was different)
I’m anti... https://thegoo.se/2025/01/30/how-are-the-findings-from/
I’m asking participants what they found supportive at school
(and what they wish was different)
I’m anti... https://thegoo.se/2025/01/30/how-are-the-findings-from/
January 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
How are the findings from my Master’s research informing my #AutRes PhD on the school experiences of autistic nonbinary young people?
I’m asking participants what they found supportive at school
(and what they wish was different)
I’m anti... https://thegoo.se/2025/01/30/how-are-the-findings-from/
I’m asking participants what they found supportive at school
(and what they wish was different)
I’m anti... https://thegoo.se/2025/01/30/how-are-the-findings-from/
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#edpsychs #TEPs #SEMH #UKschool #SEND #SENCO #ELSA #CPD
I can't recommend this website enough. Stephanie has made it their true labour of love and provided access to bonfide SEMH related free courses. Absolutely amazing. All my schools get this and use it for their staff. Parents also welcome it.
I can't recommend this website enough. Stephanie has made it their true labour of love and provided access to bonfide SEMH related free courses. Absolutely amazing. All my schools get this and use it for their staff. Parents also welcome it.
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January 30, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🗂️ A really great resource, includes group sessions and topics (both online and in-person; from pg. 55)
💪 also lots of information and guidance for those delivering the workshops
🌎 Some aspects may need to be adapted for other countries
cdr.lib.unc.edu/concern/scho...
💪 also lots of information and guidance for those delivering the workshops
🌎 Some aspects may need to be adapted for other countries
cdr.lib.unc.edu/concern/scho...
January 28, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🗂️ A really great resource, includes group sessions and topics (both online and in-person; from pg. 55)
💪 also lots of information and guidance for those delivering the workshops
🌎 Some aspects may need to be adapted for other countries
cdr.lib.unc.edu/concern/scho...
💪 also lots of information and guidance for those delivering the workshops
🌎 Some aspects may need to be adapted for other countries
cdr.lib.unc.edu/concern/scho...