Cos Michael
@cosmichael.bsky.social
Autistic autism & ageing consultant.
Contact me for training & conference speaking.
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#AutisticElders #ActuallyAutistic #Poetry
Contact me for training & conference speaking.
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#AutisticElders #ActuallyAutistic #Poetry
When ever I go to the dentist, I come out with an urgent craving for chocolate. I'm not normally a chocoholic, but I'm dental phobic. Is it for sensory comfort, or my body needing sugar for shock? Is this an #autistic response, or is this response usual in everyone?
#AutisticElders #Autism
#AutisticElders #Autism
November 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
When ever I go to the dentist, I come out with an urgent craving for chocolate. I'm not normally a chocoholic, but I'm dental phobic. Is it for sensory comfort, or my body needing sugar for shock? Is this an #autistic response, or is this response usual in everyone?
#AutisticElders #Autism
#AutisticElders #Autism
#Autistic adults (aged 50+) meet up group. Our next online session is 11am-noon on Thursday 13th November. It's an informal peer group chat. All autistic (incl self diagnosed) people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#AutisticElders #Autism
#AutisticElders #Autism
November 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
#Autistic adults (aged 50+) meet up group. Our next online session is 11am-noon on Thursday 13th November. It's an informal peer group chat. All autistic (incl self diagnosed) people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#AutisticElders #Autism
#AutisticElders #Autism
I'm doing this talk on Friday 31st Oct. Preparing for it reminded me how much a period of burnout has set me back. That can happen to any of us. But now I should re-start taking my own advice.
#AutisticElders #Autism #AutismAgeing #Autistic
#AutisticElders #Autism #AutismAgeing #Autistic
October 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
I'm doing this talk on Friday 31st Oct. Preparing for it reminded me how much a period of burnout has set me back. That can happen to any of us. But now I should re-start taking my own advice.
#AutisticElders #Autism #AutismAgeing #Autistic
#AutisticElders #Autism #AutismAgeing #Autistic
#Autistic adults (aged 50+) meet up group. Our next online session is 11am-noon on Thursday 16th October. It's an informal peer group chat. All autistic (incl self diagnosed) people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#AutisticElders #Autism
#AutisticElders #Autism
October 14, 2025 at 7:24 AM
#Autistic adults (aged 50+) meet up group. Our next online session is 11am-noon on Thursday 16th October. It's an informal peer group chat. All autistic (incl self diagnosed) people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#AutisticElders #Autism
#AutisticElders #Autism
I had an operation last week & just had the stitches out today. I asked the surgeon when will it be OK to go back to the gym? and he said 'Give it at least a couple of weeks.'
Me out loud: Oh dear, that long? My inner face: 😁
#Autistic #AutisticElders #Lazy
Me out loud: Oh dear, that long? My inner face: 😁
#Autistic #AutisticElders #Lazy
a panda bear is laying on its back on a tree stump with its paws up .
Alt: a panda bear is scratching its back on a tree stump with its paws up . Text below says "Yesss"
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October 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I had an operation last week & just had the stitches out today. I asked the surgeon when will it be OK to go back to the gym? and he said 'Give it at least a couple of weeks.'
Me out loud: Oh dear, that long? My inner face: 😁
#Autistic #AutisticElders #Lazy
Me out loud: Oh dear, that long? My inner face: 😁
#Autistic #AutisticElders #Lazy
#Autistic adults (aged 50+) meet up group. Here's the poster for our next 3 online sessions. Not a lecture, but an informal peer group chat. All autistic (incl self diagnosed) people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#AutisticElders #Autism
#AutisticElders #Autism
October 3, 2025 at 8:08 AM
#Autistic adults (aged 50+) meet up group. Here's the poster for our next 3 online sessions. Not a lecture, but an informal peer group chat. All autistic (incl self diagnosed) people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#AutisticElders #Autism
#AutisticElders #Autism
They've created a private Disneyland at Windsor, with carriages & marching bands, so #Trump can play act being Lord Toff.
It's risible. 🍊🎪
Our Govt's demeaning toadying lasts for 2 days, then we can get back to discussing Trump's craven responses to #genocide, Putin's invasion & his mate #Epstein
It's risible. 🍊🎪
Our Govt's demeaning toadying lasts for 2 days, then we can get back to discussing Trump's craven responses to #genocide, Putin's invasion & his mate #Epstein
September 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Reposted by Cos Michael
The monthly peer chat group, exclusively for older #autistic people, is on this Thur Sept 4th, 11am-noon. It's an #AutisticElders peer group chat, not a lecture. This month's theme is Autistic elders in non-autistic groups. It's free, but register at
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The monthly peer chat group, exclusively for older #autistic people, is on this Thur Sept 4th, 11am-noon. It's an #AutisticElders peer group chat, not a lecture. This month's theme is Autistic elders in non-autistic groups. It's free, but register at
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The monthly peer chat group, exclusively for older #autistic people, is on this Thur Sept 4th, 11am-noon. It's an #AutisticElders peer group chat, not a lecture. This month's theme is Autistic elders in non-autistic groups. It's free, but register at
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The monthly peer chat group, exclusively for older #autistic people, is on this Thur Sept 4th, 11am-noon. It's an #AutisticElders peer group chat, not a lecture. This month's theme is Autistic elders in non-autistic groups. It's free, but register at
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Why is it impossible to contact a person at #TomTom UK? Their AI ChatBox is useless. My question doesn't fit their scripted responses. I'm not surprised, as it's about being overcharged.
August 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Why is it impossible to contact a person at #TomTom UK? Their AI ChatBox is useless. My question doesn't fit their scripted responses. I'm not surprised, as it's about being overcharged.
I emptied my study room, to redecorate. All my books & a chaos of 'stuff'. I'm going through every box, before re-shelving, getting rid of what I won't use again. I'm being ruthless. The process is cathartic. The room is peaceful now, & I can breathe better in there.
#ADHD #AutisticElders #Autism
#ADHD #AutisticElders #Autism
August 17, 2025 at 5:53 AM
I emptied my study room, to redecorate. All my books & a chaos of 'stuff'. I'm going through every box, before re-shelving, getting rid of what I won't use again. I'm being ruthless. The process is cathartic. The room is peaceful now, & I can breathe better in there.
#ADHD #AutisticElders #Autism
#ADHD #AutisticElders #Autism
There's a change of date for the monthly peer chat group, exclusively for older #autistic people. Instead of Thursday 14th Aug, it'll be on Thur Sept 4th. We'll chat about being autistic elders, in non-autistic groups. It's free, but register at
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#AutisticElders
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#AutisticElders
August 9, 2025 at 7:45 AM
There's a change of date for the monthly peer chat group, exclusively for older #autistic people. Instead of Thursday 14th Aug, it'll be on Thur Sept 4th. We'll chat about being autistic elders, in non-autistic groups. It's free, but register at
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#AutisticElders
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#AutisticElders
I'm a Londoner & while visiting London yesterday, I had time to sit outside a cafe & watch the world go by. Norwich is a nice place to live, but I miss the vibrancy of London.
August 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM
I'm a Londoner & while visiting London yesterday, I had time to sit outside a cafe & watch the world go by. Norwich is a nice place to live, but I miss the vibrancy of London.
Reposted by Cos Michael
#trevorphillips: "The Israeli view is that there is no famine caused by Israel. Theres a man made shortage but its been engineered by Hamas..."
Bob Geldof: "The Israeli authorities are lying"
"They're lying, did you say?"
"They're lying. Netanyahu is a liar. The IDF are lying"
Bob Geldof: "The Israeli authorities are lying"
"They're lying, did you say?"
"They're lying. Netanyahu is a liar. The IDF are lying"
July 27, 2025 at 7:35 AM
#trevorphillips: "The Israeli view is that there is no famine caused by Israel. Theres a man made shortage but its been engineered by Hamas..."
Bob Geldof: "The Israeli authorities are lying"
"They're lying, did you say?"
"They're lying. Netanyahu is a liar. The IDF are lying"
Bob Geldof: "The Israeli authorities are lying"
"They're lying, did you say?"
"They're lying. Netanyahu is a liar. The IDF are lying"
Reposted by Cos Michael
Research opportunity: Understanding the Needs of Autistic Patients with Cancer
This research is led by an Autistic or otherwise neurodivergent researcher/student.
Neurodivergent people have been meaningfully involved. Ethics approved.
Find out more:
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This research is led by an Autistic or otherwise neurodivergent researcher/student.
Neurodivergent people have been meaningfully involved. Ethics approved.
Find out more:
api.typeform.com/responses/fi...
July 25, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Research opportunity: Understanding the Needs of Autistic Patients with Cancer
This research is led by an Autistic or otherwise neurodivergent researcher/student.
Neurodivergent people have been meaningfully involved. Ethics approved.
Find out more:
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This research is led by an Autistic or otherwise neurodivergent researcher/student.
Neurodivergent people have been meaningfully involved. Ethics approved.
Find out more:
api.typeform.com/responses/fi...
Reposted by Cos Michael
These kids absolutely crush Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train",
xylophone-style! 🔥
His music has spanned the generations 🖤
And this is why every school needs a well funded music program 🎶
🔊
Melissa_Musing
xylophone-style! 🔥
His music has spanned the generations 🖤
And this is why every school needs a well funded music program 🎶
🔊
Melissa_Musing
July 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
These kids absolutely crush Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train",
xylophone-style! 🔥
His music has spanned the generations 🖤
And this is why every school needs a well funded music program 🎶
🔊
Melissa_Musing
xylophone-style! 🔥
His music has spanned the generations 🖤
And this is why every school needs a well funded music program 🎶
🔊
Melissa_Musing
Planning a trip to Dublin. I don't do well on coaches and it's a helluva trek. by land, from Norwich. Over 12 hours, including trains, London underground, long walks, loads of stairs, buses, etc. This older person with a suitcase is going to have to fly. ☹️✈️£££
#AutisticElders
#AutisticElders
July 20, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Planning a trip to Dublin. I don't do well on coaches and it's a helluva trek. by land, from Norwich. Over 12 hours, including trains, London underground, long walks, loads of stairs, buses, etc. This older person with a suitcase is going to have to fly. ☹️✈️£££
#AutisticElders
#AutisticElders
This morning, Thursday 17th July, 11-noon. Monthly peer chat group, exclusively for older #autistic people. It's free, but register first, to get in.
July 17, 2025 at 7:48 AM
This morning, Thursday 17th July, 11-noon. Monthly peer chat group, exclusively for older #autistic people. It's free, but register first, to get in.
The decision to suspend the whip from four MPs for opposing cuts to welfare payments for disabled people is wrong - and has to be reversed. Sign the petition to demand their reinstatement: actionnetwork.org/petitions/re...
Reinstate the Four Suspended Labour MPs
The decision to suspend the whip from four MPs for opposing cuts to welfare payments for disabled people is wrong.
Sign the petition to demand their reinstatement and a better future for Labour:
actionnetwork.org
July 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The decision to suspend the whip from four MPs for opposing cuts to welfare payments for disabled people is wrong - and has to be reversed. Sign the petition to demand their reinstatement: actionnetwork.org/petitions/re...
Correction to Link for registering. It ought to be us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
This Thursday, 11am-12, our #AutisticElders online chat is about sexuality & relationships. It's a relaxed hour of peer group chat, exclusively for #autistic pple aged 50+ yrs. Hosted by #A2ndVoice. It's free, but you must register to join. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
July 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Correction to Link for registering. It ought to be us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
This Thursday, 11am-12, our #AutisticElders online chat is about sexuality & relationships. It's a relaxed hour of peer group chat, exclusively for #autistic pple aged 50+ yrs. Hosted by #A2ndVoice. It's free, but you must register to join. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
July 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
This Thursday, 11am-12, our #AutisticElders online chat is about sexuality & relationships. It's a relaxed hour of peer group chat, exclusively for #autistic pple aged 50+ yrs. Hosted by #A2ndVoice. It's free, but you must register to join. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Reposted by Cos Michael
Happy our paper on autistic adults’ experiences of nonverbal communication is out (free):
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... Led by my PhD student Holly Radford and @bronteweissman.bsky.social and senior authored by Ashley deMarchena.
Read more: neurosciencenews.com/asd-nonverba...
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... Led by my PhD student Holly Radford and @bronteweissman.bsky.social and senior authored by Ashley deMarchena.
Read more: neurosciencenews.com/asd-nonverba...
July 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Happy our paper on autistic adults’ experiences of nonverbal communication is out (free):
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... Led by my PhD student Holly Radford and @bronteweissman.bsky.social and senior authored by Ashley deMarchena.
Read more: neurosciencenews.com/asd-nonverba...
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... Led by my PhD student Holly Radford and @bronteweissman.bsky.social and senior authored by Ashley deMarchena.
Read more: neurosciencenews.com/asd-nonverba...
Reposted by Cos Michael
Older autistic adults experience greater health disparities, chronic illness, social isolation & economic vulnerability. Sharing this research ensures that evidence is accessible and helps inform real-world support, services and policy for aging autistics:
brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/res...
brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/res...
'Autism doesn't go away with age': Researcher works to support older adults
Karen Joseph is dedicating her PhD research to closing the gap in autism research that’s historically focused on children.
brighterworld.mcmaster.ca
July 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Older autistic adults experience greater health disparities, chronic illness, social isolation & economic vulnerability. Sharing this research ensures that evidence is accessible and helps inform real-world support, services and policy for aging autistics:
brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/res...
brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/res...