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/
@stimpunks.org @ndconnection.bsky.social @againstrestraint.com @endseclusion.bsky.social @autisticadvocacy.org @thinkingautism.com FYI
November 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Autistic traits vs autistic trauma
“Trauma interventions can increase an autistic person's atypical behaviors as they re-connect with their genetically divergent bodymind. Autistic individuals may need more support after trauma interventions, not less.”
“Trauma interventions can increase an autistic person's atypical behaviors as they re-connect with their genetically divergent bodymind. Autistic individuals may need more support after trauma interventions, not less.”
November 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Autistic traits vs autistic trauma
“Trauma interventions can increase an autistic person's atypical behaviors as they re-connect with their genetically divergent bodymind. Autistic individuals may need more support after trauma interventions, not less.”
“Trauma interventions can increase an autistic person's atypical behaviors as they re-connect with their genetically divergent bodymind. Autistic individuals may need more support after trauma interventions, not less.”
Indeed I am! Tickets booked.
We were literally discussing DEP in the workshop tonight with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social so I shared there too!
We were literally discussing DEP in the workshop tonight with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social so I shared there too!
November 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Indeed I am! Tickets booked.
We were literally discussing DEP in the workshop tonight with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social so I shared there too!
We were literally discussing DEP in the workshop tonight with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social so I shared there too!
With: Allison Moore, Damian Milton, @kmunday.bsky.social Alice Sodi, Roberto Mastropasqua and Giorgio De Acutis
November 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
With: Allison Moore, Damian Milton, @kmunday.bsky.social Alice Sodi, Roberto Mastropasqua and Giorgio De Acutis
By: Grant, A., Leigh, J., Botha, M., Macdonald, S. J., Williams, K., Williams, G., Rose, K., Memmott, A., & Pearson, A. (2025).
‘A Lovely Safe Umbrella to Describe Yourself With’ or ‘Meaningless’: An Online Survey of UK-Based Neurodivergent Adults’ Views of Neurodiversity-Related Terminology
‘A Lovely Safe Umbrella to Describe Yourself With’ or ‘Meaningless’: An Online Survey of UK-Based Neurodivergent Adults’ Views of Neurodiversity-Related Terminology
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November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
By: Grant, A., Leigh, J., Botha, M., Macdonald, S. J., Williams, K., Williams, G., Rose, K., Memmott, A., & Pearson, A. (2025).
‘A Lovely Safe Umbrella to Describe Yourself With’ or ‘Meaningless’: An Online Survey of UK-Based Neurodivergent Adults’ Views of Neurodiversity-Related Terminology
‘A Lovely Safe Umbrella to Describe Yourself With’ or ‘Meaningless’: An Online Survey of UK-Based Neurodivergent Adults’ Views of Neurodiversity-Related Terminology
Thank you for sharing!
November 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Thank you for sharing!
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Regarding un-/masking, "Unmasking Autism" by Devon Price is a good start.
Can recommend @thinkingautism.com as the website also covers freshly diagnosed topics
Plus this resource list by @autisticrealms.bsky.social :
autisticrealms.com/resources/
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Can recommend @thinkingautism.com as the website also covers freshly diagnosed topics
Plus this resource list by @autisticrealms.bsky.social :
autisticrealms.com/resources/
🤔
Resources | Autistic Realms
This is a living resource page of neuro-affirmative signposting ideas to help you get the right support to meet needs. I also have a free downloadable PDF i ...
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November 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Regarding un-/masking, "Unmasking Autism" by Devon Price is a good start.
Can recommend @thinkingautism.com as the website also covers freshly diagnosed topics
Plus this resource list by @autisticrealms.bsky.social :
autisticrealms.com/resources/
🤔
Can recommend @thinkingautism.com as the website also covers freshly diagnosed topics
Plus this resource list by @autisticrealms.bsky.social :
autisticrealms.com/resources/
🤔
Thank you, I went to considerable lengths to find @drrachaeldavis.bsky.social and tried various variations of title/initial/surname! Hurrah, you are here :)
November 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Thank you, I went to considerable lengths to find @drrachaeldavis.bsky.social and tried various variations of title/initial/surname! Hurrah, you are here :)
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Fab articles on the ‘why’ of doing things differently in the classroom. Hopefully @beckyfrancis.bsky.social has given teachers enough cover for #neuro-affirming T&L 🤞
autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...
www.bera.ac.uk/blog/opening...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...
www.bera.ac.uk/blog/opening...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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 9, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Fab articles on the ‘why’ of doing things differently in the classroom. Hopefully @beckyfrancis.bsky.social has given teachers enough cover for #neuro-affirming T&L 🤞
autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...
www.bera.ac.uk/blog/opening...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...
www.bera.ac.uk/blog/opening...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
I love your confidence!
I hope it will be well received - was super fabulous working with @fergus.oolong.co.uk again :)
I hope it will be well received - was super fabulous working with @fergus.oolong.co.uk again :)
November 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I love your confidence!
I hope it will be well received - was super fabulous working with @fergus.oolong.co.uk again :)
I hope it will be well received - was super fabulous working with @fergus.oolong.co.uk again :)