Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)
@autisticrealms.bsky.social
💜 ♾️ AuDHD | Monotropic | Neuro-affirming Autism advocate & consultant.
Interests: monotropism, flow, burnout & neuroqueer theory.
Writer • Trainer • Resource Creator | Former SEND EY/Primary teacher ♾️ 💜
https://www.autisticrealms.com/
Interests: monotropism, flow, burnout & neuroqueer theory.
Writer • Trainer • Resource Creator | Former SEND EY/Primary teacher ♾️ 💜
https://www.autisticrealms.com/
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Neurodiversity-Affirming Supporting Autistic PeopleGrow and Thrive Helen EdgarAutistic Advocate, Author & Consultant Autistic, Neuro-affirming Autism ad ...
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I'm Helen Edgar (AuDHD), Educational Consultant & Founder of Autistic Realms.
Interests: Neuro-Affirmative Practice, Monotropism, Burnout, Disability Rights & Neuroqueer Theory.
Supporting Autistic & otherwise neurodivergent people to thrive. Lots of free resources!
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Interests: Neuro-Affirmative Practice, Monotropism, Burnout, Disability Rights & Neuroqueer Theory.
Supporting Autistic & otherwise neurodivergent people to thrive. Lots of free resources!
Explore:
autisticrealms.com
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Delighted to share a new paper, led by the brilliant Hannah Cresswell, reflecting the views of school staff (specifically SENCOs) regarding how they broach initial interactions with parents when they think that their child might be autistic 🧵
nasenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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‘I think your child might be autistic’: A qualitative survey study examining how school staff broach initial interactions with parents whose children may be autistic
Recognising and understanding that a child might be autistic is an important first step in the autism diagnostic pathway. For many families, this process involves working alongside school staff and, ....
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November 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Delighted to share a new paper, led by the brilliant Hannah Cresswell, reflecting the views of school staff (specifically SENCOs) regarding how they broach initial interactions with parents when they think that their child might be autistic 🧵
nasenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
nasenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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It’s an education problem rather than a special needs problem imv. If schools were #neuro-affirming, more children could be included without expensive bolt-on support.
@autisticrealms.bsky.social & @tanyaadkin.bsky.social have a fab explainer here:
autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...
@autisticrealms.bsky.social & @tanyaadkin.bsky.social have a fab explainer here:
autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...
Neuro-Affirming Research in Practice: Supporting Autistic Students, Embracing Monotropism In The Classroom And Beyond | Autistic Realms
Written by Tanya Adkin and Helen Edgar, based on the presentation we delivered to the National Autistic Society Professionals’ Conference in March, 2025. Sh ...
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November 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM
It’s an education problem rather than a special needs problem imv. If schools were #neuro-affirming, more children could be included without expensive bolt-on support.
@autisticrealms.bsky.social & @tanyaadkin.bsky.social have a fab explainer here:
autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...
@autisticrealms.bsky.social & @tanyaadkin.bsky.social have a fab explainer here:
autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...
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"Words matter. Terminology choices both shape attitudes & are shaped by attitudes.. both of which matter for AAC & the people who use it"
What terms should we use for AAC & the people who use it? Results from a terminology survey
by Zisk, A. H., Konyn, L., & Niemeijer, D.
doi.org/10.1080/0743...
What terms should we use for AAC & the people who use it? Results from a terminology survey
by Zisk, A. H., Konyn, L., & Niemeijer, D.
doi.org/10.1080/0743...
What terms should we use for AAC and the people who use it? Results from a terminology survey
This study aimed to elicit and analyze the views and preferences of a variety of AAC stakeholders regarding terminology related to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and the people wh...
doi.org
November 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
"Words matter. Terminology choices both shape attitudes & are shaped by attitudes.. both of which matter for AAC & the people who use it"
What terms should we use for AAC & the people who use it? Results from a terminology survey
by Zisk, A. H., Konyn, L., & Niemeijer, D.
doi.org/10.1080/0743...
What terms should we use for AAC & the people who use it? Results from a terminology survey
by Zisk, A. H., Konyn, L., & Niemeijer, D.
doi.org/10.1080/0743...
"Words matter. Terminology choices both shape attitudes & are shaped by attitudes.. both of which matter for AAC & the people who use it"
What terms should we use for AAC & the people who use it? Results from a terminology survey
by Zisk, A. H., Konyn, L., & Niemeijer, D.
doi.org/10.1080/0743...
What terms should we use for AAC & the people who use it? Results from a terminology survey
by Zisk, A. H., Konyn, L., & Niemeijer, D.
doi.org/10.1080/0743...
What terms should we use for AAC and the people who use it? Results from a terminology survey
This study aimed to elicit and analyze the views and preferences of a variety of AAC stakeholders regarding terminology related to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and the people wh...
doi.org
November 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
"Words matter. Terminology choices both shape attitudes & are shaped by attitudes.. both of which matter for AAC & the people who use it"
What terms should we use for AAC & the people who use it? Results from a terminology survey
by Zisk, A. H., Konyn, L., & Niemeijer, D.
doi.org/10.1080/0743...
What terms should we use for AAC & the people who use it? Results from a terminology survey
by Zisk, A. H., Konyn, L., & Niemeijer, D.
doi.org/10.1080/0743...
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Cracking read this one ♥️♥️
Inclusion Must Be Global, Decolonized, Culturally And Linguistically Diverse, And Anti-Normative
by Hari Srinivasan, @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social et al Nov 25
A super piece!
Read here:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Kris...
by Hari Srinivasan, @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social et al Nov 25
A super piece!
Read here:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Kris...
November 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Cracking read this one ♥️♥️
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📃New paper alert!📃
Editorial with @suereviews.bsky.social and @sarah595.bsky.social on doing research in high support needs autism services. We cover practical challenges, ethics, consent/assent issues, safeguarding, and the emotional burdens of research.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Editorial with @suereviews.bsky.social and @sarah595.bsky.social on doing research in high support needs autism services. We cover practical challenges, ethics, consent/assent issues, safeguarding, and the emotional burdens of research.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📃New paper alert!📃
Editorial with @suereviews.bsky.social and @sarah595.bsky.social on doing research in high support needs autism services. We cover practical challenges, ethics, consent/assent issues, safeguarding, and the emotional burdens of research.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Editorial with @suereviews.bsky.social and @sarah595.bsky.social on doing research in high support needs autism services. We cover practical challenges, ethics, consent/assent issues, safeguarding, and the emotional burdens of research.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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read our new paper on situating emotion regulation from a neurodivergent youth perspective www.nature.com/articles/s41...
November 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
read our new paper on situating emotion regulation from a neurodivergent youth perspective www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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"Inclusion must begin where exclusion has been the deepest"
"Designing for the intersections of people and contexts that produce high support needs is not a niche exercise. It improves access for everyone."
Read more from this epic paper!
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
"Designing for the intersections of people and contexts that produce high support needs is not a niche exercise. It improves access for everyone."
Read more from this epic paper!
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
November 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
"Inclusion must begin where exclusion has been the deepest"
"Designing for the intersections of people and contexts that produce high support needs is not a niche exercise. It improves access for everyone."
Read more from this epic paper!
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
"Designing for the intersections of people and contexts that produce high support needs is not a niche exercise. It improves access for everyone."
Read more from this epic paper!
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
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Inclusion Must Be Global, Decolonized, Culturally And Linguistically Diverse, And Anti-Normative
by Hari Srinivasan, @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social et al Nov 25
A super piece!
Read here:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Kris...
by Hari Srinivasan, @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social et al Nov 25
A super piece!
Read here:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Kris...
November 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Inclusion Must Be Global, Decolonized, Culturally And Linguistically Diverse, And Anti-Normative
by Hari Srinivasan, @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social et al Nov 25
A super piece!
Read here:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Kris...
by Hari Srinivasan, @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social et al Nov 25
A super piece!
Read here:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Kris...
"Inclusion must begin where exclusion has been the deepest"
"Designing for the intersections of people and contexts that produce high support needs is not a niche exercise. It improves access for everyone."
Read more from this epic paper!
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
"Designing for the intersections of people and contexts that produce high support needs is not a niche exercise. It improves access for everyone."
Read more from this epic paper!
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
November 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
"Inclusion must begin where exclusion has been the deepest"
"Designing for the intersections of people and contexts that produce high support needs is not a niche exercise. It improves access for everyone."
Read more from this epic paper!
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
"Designing for the intersections of people and contexts that produce high support needs is not a niche exercise. It improves access for everyone."
Read more from this epic paper!
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
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Ooh, I am! It’s often the #neurodivergent and/or #neuro-affirming teachers, parents, carers, researchers & allied professionals. Check out @autisticrealms.bsky.social and @tanyaadkin.bsky.social’s fab info ✨
autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...
#monotropism
#doubleempathy
#neurodiversity
autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...
#monotropism
#doubleempathy
#neurodiversity
Neuro-Affirming Research in Practice: Supporting Autistic Students, Embracing Monotropism In The Classroom And Beyond | Autistic Realms
Written by Tanya Adkin and Helen Edgar, based on the presentation we delivered to the National Autistic Society Professionals’ Conference in March, 2025. Sh ...
autisticrealms.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Ooh, I am! It’s often the #neurodivergent and/or #neuro-affirming teachers, parents, carers, researchers & allied professionals. Check out @autisticrealms.bsky.social and @tanyaadkin.bsky.social’s fab info ✨
autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...
#monotropism
#doubleempathy
#neurodiversity
autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...
#monotropism
#doubleempathy
#neurodiversity
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Yess!!
Inclusion Must Be Global, Decolonized, Culturally And Linguistically Diverse, And Anti-Normative
by Hari Srinivasan, @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social et al Nov 25
A super piece!
Read here:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Kris...
by Hari Srinivasan, @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social et al Nov 25
A super piece!
Read here:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Kris...
November 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Yess!!
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This includes a helpful list of recommendations across several areas for creating inclusive environments.
Inclusion Must Be Global, Decolonized, Culturally And Linguistically Diverse, And Anti-Normative
by Hari Srinivasan, @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social et al Nov 25
A super piece!
Read here:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Kris...
by Hari Srinivasan, @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social et al Nov 25
A super piece!
Read here:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Kris...
November 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
This includes a helpful list of recommendations across several areas for creating inclusive environments.
Reposted by Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar)
Unlearning Ableism: The Ultimate, No-Nonsense Guide to Understanding Disability and Unlearning Ableism
by Celia Chartres-Aris and Jamie Shields Nov 2025
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by Celia Chartres-Aris and Jamie Shields Nov 2025
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Unlearning Ableism
"Ableism is everywhere, and we cannot continue just burying our heads in the sand. To not stand up to ableism is to contribute to the exclusion and discrimination of Disabled People."Think you know wh...
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November 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Unlearning Ableism: The Ultimate, No-Nonsense Guide to Understanding Disability and Unlearning Ableism
by Celia Chartres-Aris and Jamie Shields Nov 2025
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by Celia Chartres-Aris and Jamie Shields Nov 2025
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Unlearning Ableism: The Ultimate, No-Nonsense Guide to Understanding Disability and Unlearning Ableism
by Celia Chartres-Aris and Jamie Shields Nov 2025
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by Celia Chartres-Aris and Jamie Shields Nov 2025
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Unlearning Ableism
"Ableism is everywhere, and we cannot continue just burying our heads in the sand. To not stand up to ableism is to contribute to the exclusion and discrimination of Disabled People."Think you know wh...
uk.jkp.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Unlearning Ableism: The Ultimate, No-Nonsense Guide to Understanding Disability and Unlearning Ableism
by Celia Chartres-Aris and Jamie Shields Nov 2025
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by Celia Chartres-Aris and Jamie Shields Nov 2025
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Inclusion Must Be Global, Decolonized, Culturally And Linguistically Diverse, And Anti-Normative
by Hari Srinivasan, @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social et al Nov 25
A super piece!
Read here:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Kris...
by Hari Srinivasan, @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social et al Nov 25
A super piece!
Read here:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Kris...
November 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Inclusion Must Be Global, Decolonized, Culturally And Linguistically Diverse, And Anti-Normative
by Hari Srinivasan, @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social et al Nov 25
A super piece!
Read here:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Kris...
by Hari Srinivasan, @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social et al Nov 25
A super piece!
Read here:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Kris...
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youtube.com/watch?v=5cIa...
Monotropism, Monotropic Split, Meerkat Mode, Monotropic Spiral and how it relates to Autistic Burnout, all explained casually by the lovely Meg.
Monotropism, Monotropic Split, Meerkat Mode, Monotropic Spiral and how it relates to Autistic Burnout, all explained casually by the lovely Meg.
The WEIRDEST Theory of Autism You've Probably Never Heard of...
YouTube video by I'm Autistic, Now What?
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November 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Monotropism, Monotropic Split, Meerkat Mode, Monotropic Spiral and how it relates to Autistic Burnout, all explained casually by the lovely Meg.
Monotropism, Monotropic Split, Meerkat Mode, Monotropic Spiral and how it relates to Autistic Burnout, all explained casually by the lovely Meg.
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Just published!
Autism and Physical Disability
Dual Experiences, Challenges, and Inclusion Solutions
Author(s): Wenn B. Lawson
livedplacespublishing.com/book/isbn/97...
doi.org/10.62859/c.1...
Autism and Physical Disability
Dual Experiences, Challenges, and Inclusion Solutions
Author(s): Wenn B. Lawson
livedplacespublishing.com/book/isbn/97...
doi.org/10.62859/c.1...
Autism and Physical Disability
What does it mean to live at the intersection of autism, physical disability, trauma, and resilience? In Autism and Physical Disability, Wenn B. Lawson shares a deeply personal account of late-diagnos...
livedplacespublishing.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Just published!
Autism and Physical Disability
Dual Experiences, Challenges, and Inclusion Solutions
Author(s): Wenn B. Lawson
livedplacespublishing.com/book/isbn/97...
doi.org/10.62859/c.1...
Autism and Physical Disability
Dual Experiences, Challenges, and Inclusion Solutions
Author(s): Wenn B. Lawson
livedplacespublishing.com/book/isbn/97...
doi.org/10.62859/c.1...
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On SNJ Today: Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children at home and at school can be far from easy. Having the right tools at hand is a must. Helen Edgar of @autisticrealms.bsky.social looks at what really needs to happen to help neurodivergent children thrive. www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
November 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
On SNJ Today: Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children at home and at school can be far from easy. Having the right tools at hand is a must. Helen Edgar of @autisticrealms.bsky.social looks at what really needs to happen to help neurodivergent children thrive. www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
Thanks for the opportunity of a guest post @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
I hope this is valuable for people.
Having lived experience of our school system as a teacher and parent, and also being neurodivergent myself, this is something I am really passionate about! Hope this is valuable for people.
I hope this is valuable for people.
Having lived experience of our school system as a teacher and parent, and also being neurodivergent myself, this is something I am really passionate about! Hope this is valuable for people.
On SNJ Today: Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children at home and at school can be far from easy. Having the right tools at hand is a must. Helen Edgar of @autisticrealms.bsky.social looks at what really needs to happen to help neurodivergent children thrive. www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
November 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Thanks for the opportunity of a guest post @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
I hope this is valuable for people.
Having lived experience of our school system as a teacher and parent, and also being neurodivergent myself, this is something I am really passionate about! Hope this is valuable for people.
I hope this is valuable for people.
Having lived experience of our school system as a teacher and parent, and also being neurodivergent myself, this is something I am really passionate about! Hope this is valuable for people.
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Thanks for the opportunity to write this for @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social.
Hope it is valuable.
Hope it is valuable.
NEW POST: What Schools and Parents Need to Understand About Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children. @autisticrealms.bsky.social looks at what really needs to happen to help neurodivergent children thrive: www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
November 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Thanks for the opportunity to write this for @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social.
Hope it is valuable.
Hope it is valuable.
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Incredible work to pull all of this together from Helen - Autistic Realms. Will be showing this to everyone who comes into the clinic.
HUGE COMMUNITY SIGNPOSTING LIST SUPPORTING AUTISTIC/ NEURODIVERGENT PEOPLE.
Neuro-affirming advocates, orgs, charities, social media pages and more.... !
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Neuro-affirming advocates, orgs, charities, social media pages and more.... !
autisticrealms.com/nothing-abou...
Nothing About Us Without Us: Autistic-Led Organisations, Charities & Social Media to Follow | Autistic Realms
💫 If you're feeling stuck or lost with where to go and who to follow in Autistic Community, I have a growing list of Autistic-led organisations, groups ...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Incredible work to pull all of this together from Helen - Autistic Realms. Will be showing this to everyone who comes into the clinic.
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NEW POST: What Schools and Parents Need to Understand About Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children. @autisticrealms.bsky.social looks at what really needs to happen to help neurodivergent children thrive: www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: What Schools and Parents Need to Understand About Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children. @autisticrealms.bsky.social looks at what really needs to happen to help neurodivergent children thrive: www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
Thanks for the opportunity to write this for @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social.
Hope it is valuable.
Hope it is valuable.
NEW POST: What Schools and Parents Need to Understand About Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children. @autisticrealms.bsky.social looks at what really needs to happen to help neurodivergent children thrive: www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
November 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Thanks for the opportunity to write this for @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social.
Hope it is valuable.
Hope it is valuable.