Dean Beadle
@dean-beadle.bsky.social
Autistic speaker, trainer, writer and singer.
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Over 20,000 people have already backed my petition calling for a Wealth Tax, not cuts to disability support.
As part of our campaigning to get as many MPs as possible to vote down these cuts, I’ll present this in Parliament ahead of any vote.
Sign here👇
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As part of our campaigning to get as many MPs as possible to vote down these cuts, I’ll present this in Parliament ahead of any vote.
Sign here👇
chng.it/zWMrwRvY8Y
April 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Over 20,000 people have already backed my petition calling for a Wealth Tax, not cuts to disability support.
As part of our campaigning to get as many MPs as possible to vote down these cuts, I’ll present this in Parliament ahead of any vote.
Sign here👇
chng.it/zWMrwRvY8Y
As part of our campaigning to get as many MPs as possible to vote down these cuts, I’ll present this in Parliament ahead of any vote.
Sign here👇
chng.it/zWMrwRvY8Y
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Please please share widely
#TransSurvival
#TransSurvival
TransActual is excited to launch our 2024 trans lives survey to capture what it is like to be a trans person in the UK today. This is an important survey, updating our 2021 survey that is widely used used to advocate for trans people.
UK trans people over 18: https://buff.ly/3ZNjAnh
#Trans
UK trans people over 18: https://buff.ly/3ZNjAnh
#Trans
February 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Please please share widely
#TransSurvival
#TransSurvival
We MUST teach autistic young people to say NO.
A clip from my speech at Wokingham ASSIST's 20th anniversary celebration earlier this month.
A clip from my speech at Wokingham ASSIST's 20th anniversary celebration earlier this month.
February 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We MUST teach autistic young people to say NO.
A clip from my speech at Wokingham ASSIST's 20th anniversary celebration earlier this month.
A clip from my speech at Wokingham ASSIST's 20th anniversary celebration earlier this month.
You know the world is on the road to ruin when those who seek to make it fairer and more equitable are seen as the enemy.
February 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
You know the world is on the road to ruin when those who seek to make it fairer and more equitable are seen as the enemy.
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“anxiety arising from uncertainty is often a perfectly rational response for autistic children and young people. Reducing that anxiety must start with identifying and addressing the causes of uncertainty.” @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social , with @lauramaycrane.bsky.social, Russell Hurn and Damian Milton.
January 25, 2025 at 12:25 AM
“anxiety arising from uncertainty is often a perfectly rational response for autistic children and young people. Reducing that anxiety must start with identifying and addressing the causes of uncertainty.” @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social , with @lauramaycrane.bsky.social, Russell Hurn and Damian Milton.
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I am writing an Autistic burnout course with Tanya Adkin and Kelly Mahler! We want to include and draw upon the experiences of Autistic people and their loved ones. Please could you do this anonymous survey?
https://buff.ly/40ejc15
#AutisticBurnout #MentalHealth #ActuallyAutistic
https://buff.ly/40ejc15
#AutisticBurnout #MentalHealth #ActuallyAutistic
January 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I am writing an Autistic burnout course with Tanya Adkin and Kelly Mahler! We want to include and draw upon the experiences of Autistic people and their loved ones. Please could you do this anonymous survey?
https://buff.ly/40ejc15
#AutisticBurnout #MentalHealth #ActuallyAutistic
https://buff.ly/40ejc15
#AutisticBurnout #MentalHealth #ActuallyAutistic
The importance of hearing what parents tell us in education
January 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The importance of hearing what parents tell us in education
A clip from my speech at the opening ceremony of the Windmill School
January 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
A clip from my speech at the opening ceremony of the Windmill School
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#DoubleEmpathy problem
( Dr Damian Milton )
If everyone in society understood this concept, it would be a momentous change , a shift in society’s perception.
I absolutely love speaking about it.
It just so happens there’s a video with #Aucademy
www.youtube.com/live/uJSboFM...
( Dr Damian Milton )
If everyone in society understood this concept, it would be a momentous change , a shift in society’s perception.
I absolutely love speaking about it.
It just so happens there’s a video with #Aucademy
www.youtube.com/live/uJSboFM...
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December 28, 2024 at 1:03 AM
#DoubleEmpathy problem
( Dr Damian Milton )
If everyone in society understood this concept, it would be a momentous change , a shift in society’s perception.
I absolutely love speaking about it.
It just so happens there’s a video with #Aucademy
www.youtube.com/live/uJSboFM...
( Dr Damian Milton )
If everyone in society understood this concept, it would be a momentous change , a shift in society’s perception.
I absolutely love speaking about it.
It just so happens there’s a video with #Aucademy
www.youtube.com/live/uJSboFM...
Merry Christmas everyone. I hope that the next few days brings you most of what you want and all of what you need.
And if Christmas is a tricky time of year for you, I really hope that it passes quickly and without incident.
Sending love and the warmest of wishes to you all this festive season 💜
And if Christmas is a tricky time of year for you, I really hope that it passes quickly and without incident.
Sending love and the warmest of wishes to you all this festive season 💜
December 22, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Merry Christmas everyone. I hope that the next few days brings you most of what you want and all of what you need.
And if Christmas is a tricky time of year for you, I really hope that it passes quickly and without incident.
Sending love and the warmest of wishes to you all this festive season 💜
And if Christmas is a tricky time of year for you, I really hope that it passes quickly and without incident.
Sending love and the warmest of wishes to you all this festive season 💜
If food related Christmas traditions don't meet your needs, then rip 'em up and start again!
December 18, 2024 at 6:52 PM
If food related Christmas traditions don't meet your needs, then rip 'em up and start again!
Just been having a look through Jodie Clarke's latest book 'Young, Autistic and Burnt Out' and it is fabulous.
I'm SO glad autistic young people now have this resource at their disposal to not only guide them through autistic burnout, but to show them that there is a life on the other side of it.
I'm SO glad autistic young people now have this resource at their disposal to not only guide them through autistic burnout, but to show them that there is a life on the other side of it.
December 16, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Just been having a look through Jodie Clarke's latest book 'Young, Autistic and Burnt Out' and it is fabulous.
I'm SO glad autistic young people now have this resource at their disposal to not only guide them through autistic burnout, but to show them that there is a life on the other side of it.
I'm SO glad autistic young people now have this resource at their disposal to not only guide them through autistic burnout, but to show them that there is a life on the other side of it.
Huge respect to Emma and the team for handing this letter to Wes Streeting.
Our trans youth need us to stand in their corner.
Please add your name to the letter (follow the link in the post below) to challenge the ban on puberty blockers.
Our trans youth need us to stand in their corner.
Please add your name to the letter (follow the link in the post below) to challenge the ban on puberty blockers.
Wes Streeting Promises to respond to our open statement on the #PubertyBlockerBan in the UK.
Letter here 👇🏻
emergentdivergence.com/puberty-bloc...
#TransYouthMatter #LGBTQIAplus #Queer #ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #ADHD #AuDHD #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #MentalHealth
Letter here 👇🏻
emergentdivergence.com/puberty-bloc...
#TransYouthMatter #LGBTQIAplus #Queer #ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #ADHD #AuDHD #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #MentalHealth
December 16, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Huge respect to Emma and the team for handing this letter to Wes Streeting.
Our trans youth need us to stand in their corner.
Please add your name to the letter (follow the link in the post below) to challenge the ban on puberty blockers.
Our trans youth need us to stand in their corner.
Please add your name to the letter (follow the link in the post below) to challenge the ban on puberty blockers.
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Wes Streeting Promises to respond to our open statement on the #PubertyBlockerBan in the UK.
Letter here 👇🏻
emergentdivergence.com/puberty-bloc...
#TransYouthMatter #LGBTQIAplus #Queer #ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #ADHD #AuDHD #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #MentalHealth
Letter here 👇🏻
emergentdivergence.com/puberty-bloc...
#TransYouthMatter #LGBTQIAplus #Queer #ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #ADHD #AuDHD #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #MentalHealth
December 16, 2024 at 5:06 PM
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There's still time to register for @petewharmby.com's talk this Thursday evening from 7-8.30pm. Pete will be talking about Making an Autistic Living. As always, the talk is free and everyone is welcome.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-an-...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-an-...
December 9, 2024 at 9:52 AM
There's still time to register for @petewharmby.com's talk this Thursday evening from 7-8.30pm. Pete will be talking about Making an Autistic Living. As always, the talk is free and everyone is welcome.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-an-...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-an-...
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In today's research on autism, reading all the papers that claim that IVF may 'cause' autistic people. Can't find even one team that ask whether one or both parents is autistic.
Factors for infertility typically include age (e.g. autistic people may marry later) or/
Factors for infertility typically include age (e.g. autistic people may marry later) or/
December 10, 2024 at 9:07 AM
In today's research on autism, reading all the papers that claim that IVF may 'cause' autistic people. Can't find even one team that ask whether one or both parents is autistic.
Factors for infertility typically include age (e.g. autistic people may marry later) or/
Factors for infertility typically include age (e.g. autistic people may marry later) or/
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Dear researchers doing this stuff. Please check whether your cohort is autistic.
The main cause of autism is autistic parents having autistic children.
I know this goes against everything your ancient Professors are telling you to write in your papers, but try. Just try.
Thank you.
The main cause of autism is autistic parents having autistic children.
I know this goes against everything your ancient Professors are telling you to write in your papers, but try. Just try.
Thank you.
December 10, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Dear researchers doing this stuff. Please check whether your cohort is autistic.
The main cause of autism is autistic parents having autistic children.
I know this goes against everything your ancient Professors are telling you to write in your papers, but try. Just try.
Thank you.
The main cause of autism is autistic parents having autistic children.
I know this goes against everything your ancient Professors are telling you to write in your papers, but try. Just try.
Thank you.
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It’s disheartening to see lots of white starter packs, including in #autism. As many people know, this contributes to underdiagnosis, stigma and isolation
It would be really nice to elevate voices from the #BIPOC community and feel less alone ❤️
Would love to start my own pack - any suggestions?
It would be really nice to elevate voices from the #BIPOC community and feel less alone ❤️
Would love to start my own pack - any suggestions?
December 7, 2024 at 5:04 PM
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It’s happening!
The Autistic burnout network conference May 17th 2025
Registration at www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-burnout-network
The Autistic burnout network conference May 17th 2025
Registration at www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-burnout-network
December 9, 2024 at 12:58 PM
It’s happening!
The Autistic burnout network conference May 17th 2025
Registration at www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-burnout-network
The Autistic burnout network conference May 17th 2025
Registration at www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-burnout-network
This is really important work highlighting the parental blame faced by parents of autistic children.
Our autistic young people and their families deserve so much better.
We have such a long way to go to create a world that understands and includes rather than judging and blaming.
Our autistic young people and their families deserve so much better.
We have such a long way to go to create a world that understands and includes rather than judging and blaming.
Blaming parents who seek support for their #autistic children is widespread. Watch our video and download a copy of our new research report 'Blamed instead of helped' from www.wm-adass.org.uk
December 9, 2024 at 3:59 PM
This is really important work highlighting the parental blame faced by parents of autistic children.
Our autistic young people and their families deserve so much better.
We have such a long way to go to create a world that understands and includes rather than judging and blaming.
Our autistic young people and their families deserve so much better.
We have such a long way to go to create a world that understands and includes rather than judging and blaming.
Online event on Dec 10th. A sort of open mic night for autistics to share their passions and autistic joy. What's not to love?
This week Nigel, Flick, and I had loads of fun getting together making a video all about what to expect for our Autistic Pride Aberdeen Spinfodump session on the 10th Dec! We had questions from folks so we collated them all and you can find us discussing them here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4xq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4xq...
Autistic Pride Aberdeen Spinfo Dump FAQ
YouTube video by Autistic Pride Aberdeen
www.youtube.com
December 2, 2024 at 5:17 AM
Online event on Dec 10th. A sort of open mic night for autistics to share their passions and autistic joy. What's not to love?
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If you live in reach of Reading and are autistic, or think you might be you are eligble for our upcoming "Exploring Being Autistic" programme starting in January on Saturdays from 10 - 12 details at www.autangel.org.uk/community/#o...
Our Community | AutAngel
www.autangel.org.uk
November 30, 2024 at 12:06 PM
If you live in reach of Reading and are autistic, or think you might be you are eligble for our upcoming "Exploring Being Autistic" programme starting in January on Saturdays from 10 - 12 details at www.autangel.org.uk/community/#o...
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#tl;dr -
• Wikipedia's main entry on autism is overlong, poorly structured and mostly ignores decades of autistic insights
• Epistemic injustice is a widespread problem: too many are not believed about their own experiences, or given the tools to understand them
• Wikipedia's main entry on autism is overlong, poorly structured and mostly ignores decades of autistic insights
• Epistemic injustice is a widespread problem: too many are not believed about their own experiences, or given the tools to understand them
Written by @ferrousmu.bsky.social and published by @thinkingautism.bsky.social . This is important reading material re: epistemic injustice and the forces that shape how Autistic people are seen.
thinkingautismguide.com/2024/11/how-...
thinkingautismguide.com/2024/11/how-...
How Wikipedia Systematically Misleads People About Autism — THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
Wikipedia's editing is consensus-based, so when a subject is objectively contentious—as is the case with autism—that editing gets tricky.
thinkingautismguide.com
November 29, 2024 at 9:31 AM
#tl;dr -
• Wikipedia's main entry on autism is overlong, poorly structured and mostly ignores decades of autistic insights
• Epistemic injustice is a widespread problem: too many are not believed about their own experiences, or given the tools to understand them
• Wikipedia's main entry on autism is overlong, poorly structured and mostly ignores decades of autistic insights
• Epistemic injustice is a widespread problem: too many are not believed about their own experiences, or given the tools to understand them
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“It ruined my ability to say no, taught me that I didn’t have bodily autonomy and primed me for abuse later in life. I can only imagine how much worse other people might have it. 😦 ”
#ABAisAbuse
Via
@thinkingautism.bsky.social
#ABAisAbuse
Via
@thinkingautism.bsky.social
"Simply put, ABA was structured to destroy my self-confidence and agency for not following arbitrary cultural rules." From personal stories from those formerly enrolled in ABA:
stopabasupportautistics.home.blog/2019/08/11/p... #BetterWaysThanABA #neurodiversity
stopabasupportautistics.home.blog/2019/08/11/p... #BetterWaysThanABA #neurodiversity
personal stories from those formerly enrolled in ABA
These stories were all obtained anonymously via google forms survey. Some of these are quoted from parents or loved ones and others are quoted from autistics. From parents: “We had a newer pr…
stopabasupportautistics.home.blog
November 30, 2024 at 2:40 AM
“It ruined my ability to say no, taught me that I didn’t have bodily autonomy and primed me for abuse later in life. I can only imagine how much worse other people might have it. 😦 ”
#ABAisAbuse
Via
@thinkingautism.bsky.social
#ABAisAbuse
Via
@thinkingautism.bsky.social