Charlotte Brooks
@thegoo.se
#ActuallyAutistic PhD Researcher in DISN at University of Birmingham; researching autistic nonbinary experiences in school π«
π website: https://thegoo.se/
π website: https://thegoo.se/
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Charlotte Brooks
@thegoo.se
Β· Jan 2
My amazing partner, @snugg.ie, has made me my very own website at https://thegoo.se!
π¬ I plan to post about my PhD and research π² 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 πͺΏ
π¬ I plan to post about my PhD and research π² 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 πͺΏ
π¬ Interviews explore barriers, facilitators & ways forward.
π No sensitive information about schools, students, or staff will be collected. Any identifying details disclosed will be removed from reports and publications.
β Study has received ethical approval from the University of Birmingham.
π No sensitive information about schools, students, or staff will be collected. Any identifying details disclosed will be removed from reports and publications.
β Study has received ethical approval from the University of Birmingham.
February 9, 2026 at 9:59 AM
π¬ Interviews explore barriers, facilitators & ways forward.
π No sensitive information about schools, students, or staff will be collected. Any identifying details disclosed will be removed from reports and publications.
β Study has received ethical approval from the University of Birmingham.
π No sensitive information about schools, students, or staff will be collected. Any identifying details disclosed will be removed from reports and publications.
β Study has received ethical approval from the University of Birmingham.
πLittle research exists on how schools support students who are both autistic & nonbinary, even though teachers already navigate this.
Iβm a doctoral researcher at University of Birmingham, recruiting secondary teachers for interviews. #AutRes
π¬CPD video provided πhttps://thegoo.se/teachers-info
Iβm a doctoral researcher at University of Birmingham, recruiting secondary teachers for interviews. #AutRes
π¬CPD video provided πhttps://thegoo.se/teachers-info
February 9, 2026 at 9:59 AM
πLittle research exists on how schools support students who are both autistic & nonbinary, even though teachers already navigate this.
Iβm a doctoral researcher at University of Birmingham, recruiting secondary teachers for interviews. #AutRes
π¬CPD video provided πhttps://thegoo.se/teachers-info
Iβm a doctoral researcher at University of Birmingham, recruiting secondary teachers for interviews. #AutRes
π¬CPD video provided πhttps://thegoo.se/teachers-info
Recommendations if this approach is to work. Thank you for reading!
January 7, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Recommendations if this approach is to work. Thank you for reading!
βKey takeaways:
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βπ± Promising but fragile
ββ Should complement, not replace, diagnosis
βπ₯ Must be genuinely co-produced
thegoo.se/2026/01/07/t...
β
βπ± Promising but fragile
ββ Should complement, not replace, diagnosis
βπ₯ Must be genuinely co-produced
thegoo.se/2026/01/07/t...
January 7, 2026 at 11:08 AM
βKey takeaways:
β
βπ± Promising but fragile
ββ Should complement, not replace, diagnosis
βπ₯ Must be genuinely co-produced
thegoo.se/2026/01/07/t...
β
βπ± Promising but fragile
ββ Should complement, not replace, diagnosis
βπ₯ Must be genuinely co-produced
thegoo.se/2026/01/07/t...
Thanks to everyone who took part in this research I led for the Neurodivergent Task & Finish Group! We explored neurodivergent perspectives on a strengths & needs-led approach in schoolsβsupport that focuses on strengths and support needs, and can be used without waiting for a diagnosis.
January 7, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Thanks to everyone who took part in this research I led for the Neurodivergent Task & Finish Group! We explored neurodivergent perspectives on a strengths & needs-led approach in schoolsβsupport that focuses on strengths and support needs, and can be used without waiting for a diagnosis.
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 peopleβs school experiences. Early findings highlight the importance of support identity as part of a holistic approach. Poster: thegoo.se/aec-posteβ¦
September 13, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Had a great time sharing my PhD research at #AutismEurope2025 on autistic nonbinary young peopleβs school experiences. Early findings highlight the importance of support identity as part of a holistic approach. Poster: thegoo.se/aec-posteβ¦
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
π³οΈβπ This past week Iβve been on holiday in Bergen, Norway, and there has been a lot of pride flags! π³οΈβπ
Initially I was cynical about βrainbow washingβ, but I noticed itβs not just shops who have pride flags, but also homes, political buildings and public transport. It feels good π€
Initially I was cynical about βrainbow washingβ, but I noticed itβs not just shops who have pride flags, but also homes, political buildings and public transport. It feels good π€
June 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
π³οΈβπ This past week Iβve been on holiday in Bergen, Norway, and there has been a lot of pride flags! π³οΈβπ
Initially I was cynical about βrainbow washingβ, but I noticed itβs not just shops who have pride flags, but also homes, political buildings and public transport. It feels good π€
Initially I was cynical about βrainbow washingβ, but I noticed itβs not just shops who have pride flags, but also homes, political buildings and public transport. It feels good π€
Reposted by Charlotte Brooks
@georgiarivers.bsky.social and I can finally share our Cervical Screening for Trans+ Autistic People: A Self-Advocacy Zine
#AutResearch #AutismResearch ππ
autisticltd.co.uk/2025/06/13/c...
#AutResearch #AutismResearch ππ
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 pβ¦
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 ππ
autisticltd.co.uk/2025/06/13/c...
#AutResearch #AutismResearch ππ
autisticltd.co.uk/2025/06/13/c...
In my doctoral research,
Iβm interested in individuals' lived experiences
Iβm engaging with participatory methods
Iβm interested in knowledges that are situated in spaces within the school
Iβm interested in individuals' lived experiences
Iβm engaging with participatory methods
Iβm interested in knowledges that are situated in spaces within the school
May 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In my doctoral research,
Iβm interested in individuals' lived experiences
Iβm engaging with participatory methods
Iβm interested in knowledges that are situated in spaces within the school
Iβm interested in individuals' lived experiences
Iβm engaging with participatory methods
Iβm interested in knowledges that are situated in spaces within the school
Reposted by Charlotte Brooks
"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
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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
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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
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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