Ruth Moyse
@drruthmoyse.bsky.social
Head of Training & Co-Production, AT-Autism
Visiting Fellow, ACoRNS, University of Southampton
Autistic introvert
Likes to crochet, tries to run
Visiting Fellow, ACoRNS, University of Southampton
Autistic introvert
Likes to crochet, tries to run
Training on this new 3rd Edition of the SPELL framework is provided by @at-autism.bsky.social and #LSBU
For further information, and to book a place:
www.atautism.org/spell-framew...
For further information, and to book a place:
www.atautism.org/spell-framew...
November 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Training on this new 3rd Edition of the SPELL framework is provided by @at-autism.bsky.social and #LSBU
For further information, and to book a place:
www.atautism.org/spell-framew...
For further information, and to book a place:
www.atautism.org/spell-framew...
The SPELL framework has 3 aims:
1️⃣To increase opportunities and purpose with & for autistic people
2️⃣To promote respect for autistic people through Acceptance
3️⃣To recognise & remove barriers to wellbeing and quality of life for autistic people; promote Belonging and Acceptance
1️⃣To increase opportunities and purpose with & for autistic people
2️⃣To promote respect for autistic people through Acceptance
3️⃣To recognise & remove barriers to wellbeing and quality of life for autistic people; promote Belonging and Acceptance
November 13, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The SPELL framework has 3 aims:
1️⃣To increase opportunities and purpose with & for autistic people
2️⃣To promote respect for autistic people through Acceptance
3️⃣To recognise & remove barriers to wellbeing and quality of life for autistic people; promote Belonging and Acceptance
1️⃣To increase opportunities and purpose with & for autistic people
2️⃣To promote respect for autistic people through Acceptance
3️⃣To recognise & remove barriers to wellbeing and quality of life for autistic people; promote Belonging and Acceptance
It has been successfully applied by practitioners in these settings:
✳️community and inpatient mental health
✳️schools and colleges
✳️health and justice
✳️sports and fitness
Practitioners frequently cite the helpfulness of the framework in building a relationship and rapport with autistic people.
✳️community and inpatient mental health
✳️schools and colleges
✳️health and justice
✳️sports and fitness
Practitioners frequently cite the helpfulness of the framework in building a relationship and rapport with autistic people.
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
It has been successfully applied by practitioners in these settings:
✳️community and inpatient mental health
✳️schools and colleges
✳️health and justice
✳️sports and fitness
Practitioners frequently cite the helpfulness of the framework in building a relationship and rapport with autistic people.
✳️community and inpatient mental health
✳️schools and colleges
✳️health and justice
✳️sports and fitness
Practitioners frequently cite the helpfulness of the framework in building a relationship and rapport with autistic people.
📢The 3rd Edition of the SPELL framework is now available for pre-order from Pavilion Publishing!
The SPELL framework is an ethical and socially valid mechanism for understanding and responding to autism. It is hopeful, honest, respectful, ethical - and individual.
pavpub.com?s=SPELL&post...
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The SPELL framework is an ethical and socially valid mechanism for understanding and responding to autism. It is hopeful, honest, respectful, ethical - and individual.
pavpub.com?s=SPELL&post...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
📢The 3rd Edition of the SPELL framework is now available for pre-order from Pavilion Publishing!
The SPELL framework is an ethical and socially valid mechanism for understanding and responding to autism. It is hopeful, honest, respectful, ethical - and individual.
pavpub.com?s=SPELL&post...
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The SPELL framework is an ethical and socially valid mechanism for understanding and responding to autism. It is hopeful, honest, respectful, ethical - and individual.
pavpub.com?s=SPELL&post...
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This resonated deeply with me and my 2020 participatory research into why a growing number of autistic girls start - and then stop - attending mainstream secondary schools. Quotes from the conclusions of this research are shared by Jo and Natalie in the graphic below.
#missing #attendance
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#missing #attendance
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November 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
This resonated deeply with me and my 2020 participatory research into why a growing number of autistic girls start - and then stop - attending mainstream secondary schools. Quotes from the conclusions of this research are shared by Jo and Natalie in the graphic below.
#missing #attendance
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#missing #attendance
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Come and talk to us about the National Autism Trainer Programme
#AEC2025 #AECongress2025
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#NATPMentalHealth
#AEC2025 #AECongress2025
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September 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Come and talk to us about the National Autism Trainer Programme
#AEC2025 #AECongress2025
P.3.01.18
#NATPMentalHealth
#AEC2025 #AECongress2025
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#NATPMentalHealth
The final talk is from Damian Milton, who will talk about participatory research & it's power to create positive change, shifting the focus from research on autistic people, to research by or with autistic people.
I'm honoured to be chairing the event alongside the brilliant Nicola Martin from LSBU.
I'm honoured to be chairing the event alongside the brilliant Nicola Martin from LSBU.
August 21, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The final talk is from Damian Milton, who will talk about participatory research & it's power to create positive change, shifting the focus from research on autistic people, to research by or with autistic people.
I'm honoured to be chairing the event alongside the brilliant Nicola Martin from LSBU.
I'm honoured to be chairing the event alongside the brilliant Nicola Martin from LSBU.
Our last neurodiverse trio, Alia Lewis, Ken Greaves & @annmemmott.bsky.social, will all present on Embracing Change. Alia draws on her legal profession, Ken as a psychologist working in culturally diverse communities & Ann from her huge experience as an autistic researcher.
#AutismArtOfThePossible
#AutismArtOfThePossible
August 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Our last neurodiverse trio, Alia Lewis, Ken Greaves & @annmemmott.bsky.social, will all present on Embracing Change. Alia draws on her legal profession, Ken as a psychologist working in culturally diverse communities & Ann from her huge experience as an autistic researcher.
#AutismArtOfThePossible
#AutismArtOfThePossible
How do we address autistic people being inappropriately detained in hospitals for years? Andrew Reece & Lucy Dunstan will talk about their work on Homes not Hospitals and Changing Our Lives, whilst Linda Woodcock will present on a person-centred service in the community.
#AutismArtOfThePossible
#AutismArtOfThePossible
August 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
How do we address autistic people being inappropriately detained in hospitals for years? Andrew Reece & Lucy Dunstan will talk about their work on Homes not Hospitals and Changing Our Lives, whilst Linda Woodcock will present on a person-centred service in the community.
#AutismArtOfThePossible
#AutismArtOfThePossible
How do we change minds? What is possible? Our neurodiverse panel of @hjayoosi.bsky.social from the world of education, and Zahilah Filzah and @catdakin.bsky.social from health settings, will be speaking to this theme and drawing on their extensive experiences.
#AutismArtOfThePossible
#AutismArtOfThePossible
August 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
How do we change minds? What is possible? Our neurodiverse panel of @hjayoosi.bsky.social from the world of education, and Zahilah Filzah and @catdakin.bsky.social from health settings, will be speaking to this theme and drawing on their extensive experiences.
#AutismArtOfThePossible
#AutismArtOfThePossible
📢Just 7 more weeks until @at-autism.bsky.social conference. Have you got your tickets?
We'll be focusing talks and discussions on examples of what we can each do to best support autistic people, even when barriers seem insurmountable.
#AutismArtOfThePossible
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
We'll be focusing talks and discussions on examples of what we can each do to best support autistic people, even when barriers seem insurmountable.
#AutismArtOfThePossible
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
August 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM
📢Just 7 more weeks until @at-autism.bsky.social conference. Have you got your tickets?
We'll be focusing talks and discussions on examples of what we can each do to best support autistic people, even when barriers seem insurmountable.
#AutismArtOfThePossible
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
We'll be focusing talks and discussions on examples of what we can each do to best support autistic people, even when barriers seem insurmountable.
#AutismArtOfThePossible
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
The SPELL framework is now successfully used in education, health & justice settings e.g., formed part of the NATP course materials.
It has been developed dynamically, building on input from autistic people, their families, professionals & the changing narratives around autism.
www.atautism.org
It has been developed dynamically, building on input from autistic people, their families, professionals & the changing narratives around autism.
www.atautism.org
July 3, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The SPELL framework is now successfully used in education, health & justice settings e.g., formed part of the NATP course materials.
It has been developed dynamically, building on input from autistic people, their families, professionals & the changing narratives around autism.
www.atautism.org
It has been developed dynamically, building on input from autistic people, their families, professionals & the changing narratives around autism.
www.atautism.org
AT-Autism now offers *online* Stage 1 SPELL training:
➡️ 16th September for those working with autistic children and young people
➡️ 2nd December for those working with autistic adults
This course uses the fully revised & updated 3rd edition, due to be published in autumn 2025.
www.atautism.org
➡️ 16th September for those working with autistic children and young people
➡️ 2nd December for those working with autistic adults
This course uses the fully revised & updated 3rd edition, due to be published in autumn 2025.
www.atautism.org
![Text is a quote from an NHS delegate, who says: “My outlook on supporting Autistic people will change hugely. Will use SPELL & ABC [Acceptance, Belonging, Connection] to personalise my approach.” The image also shows the AT-Autism logo, and the title of the accompanying book: Understanding and Responding to Autism: The SPELL framework.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gptjnrq4pqgb7jcl2ev4mhl7/bafkreied4jbjvh7i5cydf2bmmaaicvcik5hz5twiapkjeswvulw4az6d6y@jpeg)
July 3, 2025 at 11:49 AM
AT-Autism now offers *online* Stage 1 SPELL training:
➡️ 16th September for those working with autistic children and young people
➡️ 2nd December for those working with autistic adults
This course uses the fully revised & updated 3rd edition, due to be published in autumn 2025.
www.atautism.org
➡️ 16th September for those working with autistic children and young people
➡️ 2nd December for those working with autistic adults
This course uses the fully revised & updated 3rd edition, due to be published in autumn 2025.
www.atautism.org
➡️For further information on all 10 speakers, and to book your ticket, visit www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
📢 Last day to buy your early bird tickets!
#AutismArtOfThePossible
📢 Last day to buy your early bird tickets!
#AutismArtOfThePossible
June 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
➡️For further information on all 10 speakers, and to book your ticket, visit www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
📢 Last day to buy your early bird tickets!
#AutismArtOfThePossible
📢 Last day to buy your early bird tickets!
#AutismArtOfThePossible
📢 Last day to buy your Early Bird tickets for our conference! We'll be asking questions such as:
❓How do we Change Minds, if the existing beliefs and biases of health & education professionals, & the narratives they hold about #autistic people, are barriers to positive outcomes for them?
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❓How do we Change Minds, if the existing beliefs and biases of health & education professionals, & the narratives they hold about #autistic people, are barriers to positive outcomes for them?
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June 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
📢 Last day to buy your Early Bird tickets for our conference! We'll be asking questions such as:
❓How do we Change Minds, if the existing beliefs and biases of health & education professionals, & the narratives they hold about #autistic people, are barriers to positive outcomes for them?
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❓How do we Change Minds, if the existing beliefs and biases of health & education professionals, & the narratives they hold about #autistic people, are barriers to positive outcomes for them?
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I'm honoured to be co-chairing the event with Prof Nicola Martin, Prof of Social Justice and Inclusive Education at LSBU. Read Nicola's bio, including her work developing Critical Autism & Disability Studies, & the Participatory Autism Research Collective, here:
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
June 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I'm honoured to be co-chairing the event with Prof Nicola Martin, Prof of Social Justice and Inclusive Education at LSBU. Read Nicola's bio, including her work developing Critical Autism & Disability Studies, & the Participatory Autism Research Collective, here:
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
5️⃣days left to buy your Early Bird tickets for our conference on 8th October.
Why should I attend?
This conference will explore the subject of ‘Autism: The Art of the Possible’, focusing on the agency of individuals to effect positive outcomes with autistic people: ‘It’s what I do that counts’.
Why should I attend?
This conference will explore the subject of ‘Autism: The Art of the Possible’, focusing on the agency of individuals to effect positive outcomes with autistic people: ‘It’s what I do that counts’.
June 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
5️⃣days left to buy your Early Bird tickets for our conference on 8th October.
Why should I attend?
This conference will explore the subject of ‘Autism: The Art of the Possible’, focusing on the agency of individuals to effect positive outcomes with autistic people: ‘It’s what I do that counts’.
Why should I attend?
This conference will explore the subject of ‘Autism: The Art of the Possible’, focusing on the agency of individuals to effect positive outcomes with autistic people: ‘It’s what I do that counts’.
➡️Last 10 days of early bird tickets for AT-Autism's conference on 8/10/25!
#AutismArtOfThePossible
Did you know that you can join us by *livestream* from around the world?
For more information on our speakers, and to book your ticket:
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
#AutismArtOfThePossible
Did you know that you can join us by *livestream* from around the world?
For more information on our speakers, and to book your ticket:
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
June 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
➡️Last 10 days of early bird tickets for AT-Autism's conference on 8/10/25!
#AutismArtOfThePossible
Did you know that you can join us by *livestream* from around the world?
For more information on our speakers, and to book your ticket:
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
#AutismArtOfThePossible
Did you know that you can join us by *livestream* from around the world?
For more information on our speakers, and to book your ticket:
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
He was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in 2009 at the age of 36. His work is influenced by the social model of disability, and many of his publications deconstruct and critically analyse past theories.
#AutismArtOfThePossible
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
#AutismArtOfThePossible
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
June 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
He was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in 2009 at the age of 36. His work is influenced by the social model of disability, and many of his publications deconstruct and critically analyse past theories.
#AutismArtOfThePossible
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
#AutismArtOfThePossible
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
#AutismArtOfThePossible
✴️Our final speaker to be announced for AT-Autism's conference on 8th October is Dr Damian Milton. Damian will be speaking on the theme of:
Participatory research: the art of the possible
Early bird tickets available until 30th June!
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
✴️Our final speaker to be announced for AT-Autism's conference on 8th October is Dr Damian Milton. Damian will be speaking on the theme of:
Participatory research: the art of the possible
Early bird tickets available until 30th June!
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
June 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
#AutismArtOfThePossible
✴️Our final speaker to be announced for AT-Autism's conference on 8th October is Dr Damian Milton. Damian will be speaking on the theme of:
Participatory research: the art of the possible
Early bird tickets available until 30th June!
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
✴️Our final speaker to be announced for AT-Autism's conference on 8th October is Dr Damian Milton. Damian will be speaking on the theme of:
Participatory research: the art of the possible
Early bird tickets available until 30th June!
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
📢 Some exciting news from AT-Autism, who have just launched Stage 1 SPELL framework training as an online course.
Stage 1 is the foundation for Train-the-Trainer Stages.
For further information, and to book a place:
www.atautism.org/spell-framew...
#autism #education #support #SPELL
Stage 1 is the foundation for Train-the-Trainer Stages.
For further information, and to book a place:
www.atautism.org/spell-framew...
#autism #education #support #SPELL
June 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
📢 Some exciting news from AT-Autism, who have just launched Stage 1 SPELL framework training as an online course.
Stage 1 is the foundation for Train-the-Trainer Stages.
For further information, and to book a place:
www.atautism.org/spell-framew...
#autism #education #support #SPELL
Stage 1 is the foundation for Train-the-Trainer Stages.
For further information, and to book a place:
www.atautism.org/spell-framew...
#autism #education #support #SPELL
🐦Early bird tickets are available until 30th June, however you choose to join us:
➡️In person (price includes lunch and refreshments)
➡️Live stream
➡️On demand
For more information and to book your place, please visit:
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
#AutismArtOfThePossible
➡️In person (price includes lunch and refreshments)
➡️Live stream
➡️On demand
For more information and to book your place, please visit:
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
#AutismArtOfThePossible
May 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🐦Early bird tickets are available until 30th June, however you choose to join us:
➡️In person (price includes lunch and refreshments)
➡️Live stream
➡️On demand
For more information and to book your place, please visit:
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
#AutismArtOfThePossible
➡️In person (price includes lunch and refreshments)
➡️Live stream
➡️On demand
For more information and to book your place, please visit:
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
#AutismArtOfThePossible
AT-Autism conference 8th Oct 2025
📣Announcing our 3rd group of speakers, presenting on the theme of 'Embracing Change: The Art of the Possible':
✴️Alia Lewis
✴️Ann Memmott
✴️Dr Ken Greaves
#AutismArtOfThePossible
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
📣Announcing our 3rd group of speakers, presenting on the theme of 'Embracing Change: The Art of the Possible':
✴️Alia Lewis
✴️Ann Memmott
✴️Dr Ken Greaves
#AutismArtOfThePossible
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
May 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
AT-Autism conference 8th Oct 2025
📣Announcing our 3rd group of speakers, presenting on the theme of 'Embracing Change: The Art of the Possible':
✴️Alia Lewis
✴️Ann Memmott
✴️Dr Ken Greaves
#AutismArtOfThePossible
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
📣Announcing our 3rd group of speakers, presenting on the theme of 'Embracing Change: The Art of the Possible':
✴️Alia Lewis
✴️Ann Memmott
✴️Dr Ken Greaves
#AutismArtOfThePossible
www.atautism.org/at-autism-co...
If you are interested in bespoke autism training from @at-autism.bsky.social, or our #SPELL or #Synergy training, please contact us at info@atautism.org
#autism #training
#autism #training
May 28, 2025 at 12:56 PM
If you are interested in bespoke autism training from @at-autism.bsky.social, or our #SPELL or #Synergy training, please contact us at info@atautism.org
#autism #training
#autism #training
"Continue spreading the word”
Whilst the NHS-commissioned training has now come to a successful conclusion, our hope is that trained delegates will continue to be implemented across the country to improve the lives of autistic people.
#NATPMentalHealth
www.annafreud.org/news/continu...
Whilst the NHS-commissioned training has now come to a successful conclusion, our hope is that trained delegates will continue to be implemented across the country to improve the lives of autistic people.
#NATPMentalHealth
www.annafreud.org/news/continu...
May 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
"Continue spreading the word”
Whilst the NHS-commissioned training has now come to a successful conclusion, our hope is that trained delegates will continue to be implemented across the country to improve the lives of autistic people.
#NATPMentalHealth
www.annafreud.org/news/continu...
Whilst the NHS-commissioned training has now come to a successful conclusion, our hope is that trained delegates will continue to be implemented across the country to improve the lives of autistic people.
#NATPMentalHealth
www.annafreud.org/news/continu...