El Dewar
@el-dewar.bsky.social
#ActuallyAutistic Disabled Neurodivergent philosophy PhD candidate. Exploring Neurodivergences, Neuroqueering, disability, education, gender & international development. They/Them
After a day of working on the website the brand new snazzy publication section has officially launched. To see a selection of my publications head over to www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/ocelot-neuro...
Ocelot Consulting - External Publications
At Ocelot Consulting we are proud of the achievements of our team. Here you will find a selection of external academic publications written by members of our team.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM
After a day of working on the website the brand new snazzy publication section has officially launched. To see a selection of my publications head over to www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/ocelot-neuro...
Very personal blog of the week today. I talk about being Neurodivergent, losing my Father in a time of capitalism and the societal pressure to hide grief. Content warning this week for grief and parent loss.
see the full blog at: www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
see the full blog at: www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Ocelot Consulting - Blog
Stay up-to-date with the Neurodiversity movement and Neurodivergent research and news with our blog. Keeping you and your organisation at the cutting edge of all things Neurodivergent. Blogs are publi...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Very personal blog of the week today. I talk about being Neurodivergent, losing my Father in a time of capitalism and the societal pressure to hide grief. Content warning this week for grief and parent loss.
see the full blog at: www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
see the full blog at: www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
First PhD meeting since Dad died. Good supervisors make all the difference, it has been a long road but I'm glad to be able to do this PhD.
November 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
First PhD meeting since Dad died. Good supervisors make all the difference, it has been a long road but I'm glad to be able to do this PhD.
It is Friday afternoon and that means this week's blog! Today I am discussing the personal cost of applying for Disability related benefits. This piece is deeply rooted in the human cost of a broken system. You can read the full blog here:
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Ocelot Consulting - Blog
Stay up-to-date with the Neurodiversity movement and Neurodivergent research and news with our blog. Keeping you and your organisation at the cutting edge of all things Neurodivergent. Blogs are publi...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
It is Friday afternoon and that means this week's blog! Today I am discussing the personal cost of applying for Disability related benefits. This piece is deeply rooted in the human cost of a broken system. You can read the full blog here:
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Reposted by El Dewar
ABA Harms.
More evidence:
"ABA therapy was associated with a greater use of acute mental health services; autistic youth in the ABA group had an overall risk that was 30% higher for mental health hospitalizations"
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
More evidence:
"ABA therapy was associated with a greater use of acute mental health services; autistic youth in the ABA group had an overall risk that was 30% higher for mental health hospitalizations"
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
ABA Harms.
More evidence:
"ABA therapy was associated with a greater use of acute mental health services; autistic youth in the ABA group had an overall risk that was 30% higher for mental health hospitalizations"
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
More evidence:
"ABA therapy was associated with a greater use of acute mental health services; autistic youth in the ABA group had an overall risk that was 30% higher for mental health hospitalizations"
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Autonomous Press changed their shipping system and now my book Neuroqueer Heresies ships from my hometown, which means that now when people order their copies direct from the publisher I can autograph them.
#books #booksky #neurodiversity #neuroqueer
autonomous-press.myshopify.com/products/neu...
#books #booksky #neurodiversity #neuroqueer
autonomous-press.myshopify.com/products/neu...
Neuroqueer Heresies
The work of queer autistic scholar Nick Walker has played a key role in the evolving discourse on human neurodiversity. Neuroqueer Heresies collects a decade’s worth of Dr. Walker’s most influential w...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Autonomous Press changed their shipping system and now my book Neuroqueer Heresies ships from my hometown, which means that now when people order their copies direct from the publisher I can autograph them.
#books #booksky #neurodiversity #neuroqueer
autonomous-press.myshopify.com/products/neu...
#books #booksky #neurodiversity #neuroqueer
autonomous-press.myshopify.com/products/neu...
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📣New research
Q: What do neurodivergent people think about words like "neurodiversity".
A: it's complicated; they use it, but it has limitations and could stigmatise.
Full paper: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
(1 of 2)
Q: What do neurodivergent people think about words like "neurodiversity".
A: it's complicated; they use it, but it has limitations and could stigmatise.
Full paper: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
(1 of 2)
‘A Lovely Safe Umbrella to Describe Yourself With’ or ‘Meaningless’: An Online Survey of UK-Based Neurodivergent Adults’ Views of Neurodiversity-Related Terminology - Aimee Grant, Jennifer Leigh, Moni...
Background: Neurodivergence refers to people with ways of behaving and thinking that diverge from the norm. Examples include Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperacti...
journals.sagepub.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
📣New research
Q: What do neurodivergent people think about words like "neurodiversity".
A: it's complicated; they use it, but it has limitations and could stigmatise.
Full paper: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
(1 of 2)
Q: What do neurodivergent people think about words like "neurodiversity".
A: it's complicated; they use it, but it has limitations and could stigmatise.
Full paper: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
(1 of 2)
Reposted by El Dewar
Morning! The Ocelot Consulting Blog of the Week looks at the problem of in-person events and which voices get left out of discussions because of them.
Full blog here - www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Full blog here - www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Ocelot Consulting - Blog
Stay up-to-date with the Neurodiversity movement and Neurodivergent research and news with our blog. Keeping you and your organisation at the cutting edge of all things Neurodivergent. Blogs are publi...
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November 7, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Morning! The Ocelot Consulting Blog of the Week looks at the problem of in-person events and which voices get left out of discussions because of them.
Full blog here - www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Full blog here - www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Morning! The Ocelot Consulting Blog of the Week looks at the problem of in-person events and which voices get left out of discussions because of them.
Full blog here - www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Full blog here - www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Ocelot Consulting - Blog
Stay up-to-date with the Neurodiversity movement and Neurodivergent research and news with our blog. Keeping you and your organisation at the cutting edge of all things Neurodivergent. Blogs are publi...
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Morning! The Ocelot Consulting Blog of the Week looks at the problem of in-person events and which voices get left out of discussions because of them.
Full blog here - www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Full blog here - www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Two weeks ago we attended this incredible event, really excited about the projects building that were started over Tea and Biscuits
After a wonderful "Can These Bones Live?" conference Ocelot Consulting has a Special Edition Blog about the Power of Tea and Biscuits! You can read the full blog at www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Ocelot Consulting - Blog
Stay up-to-date with the Neurodiversity movement and Neurodivergent research and news with our blog. Keeping you and your organisation at the cutting edge of all things Neurodivergent. Blogs are publi...
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November 1, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Two weeks ago we attended this incredible event, really excited about the projects building that were started over Tea and Biscuits
Happy Halloween! Better late than never, here is this week's blog. I have had a couple of tricky weeks and not the trick or treat kind! This blog talks about what a lifesaver flexible working has been. Read the full blog here:
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Ocelot Consulting - Blog
Stay up-to-date with the Neurodiversity movement and Neurodivergent research and news with our blog. Keeping you and your organisation at the cutting edge of all things Neurodivergent. Blogs are publi...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Happy Halloween! Better late than never, here is this week's blog. I have had a couple of tricky weeks and not the trick or treat kind! This blog talks about what a lifesaver flexible working has been. Read the full blog here:
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Reposted by El Dewar
Friday rolls round again and the new Ocelot Blog is up! Today we're discussing 5 key tips for overcoming the Autumn blues as a Neurodivergent person.
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Ocelot Consulting - Blog
Stay up-to-date with the Neurodiversity movement and Neurodivergent research and news with our blog. Keeping you and your organisation at the cutting edge of all things Neurodivergent. Blogs are publi...
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Friday rolls round again and the new Ocelot Blog is up! Today we're discussing 5 key tips for overcoming the Autumn blues as a Neurodivergent person.
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Friday's blog comes round quicker every week! This week focuses on the need for high quality, Neurodivergent-affirming resources to combat misinformation, with a side serving of my first specialist interest the Wizard of Oz.
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Ocelot Consulting - Blog
Stay up-to-date with the Neurodiversity movement and Neurodivergent research and news with our blog. Keeping you and your organisation at the cutting edge of all things Neurodivergent. Blogs are publi...
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October 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Friday's blog comes round quicker every week! This week focuses on the need for high quality, Neurodivergent-affirming resources to combat misinformation, with a side serving of my first specialist interest the Wizard of Oz.
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
After a wonderful "Can These Bones Live?" conference Ocelot Consulting has a Special Edition Blog about the Power of Tea and Biscuits! You can read the full blog at www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Ocelot Consulting - Blog
Stay up-to-date with the Neurodiversity movement and Neurodivergent research and news with our blog. Keeping you and your organisation at the cutting edge of all things Neurodivergent. Blogs are publi...
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 11:43 AM
After a wonderful "Can These Bones Live?" conference Ocelot Consulting has a Special Edition Blog about the Power of Tea and Biscuits! You can read the full blog at www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Friday rolls round again and the new Ocelot Blog is up! Today we're discussing 5 key tips for overcoming the Autumn blues as a Neurodivergent person.
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Ocelot Consulting - Blog
Stay up-to-date with the Neurodiversity movement and Neurodivergent research and news with our blog. Keeping you and your organisation at the cutting edge of all things Neurodivergent. Blogs are publi...
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Friday rolls round again and the new Ocelot Blog is up! Today we're discussing 5 key tips for overcoming the Autumn blues as a Neurodivergent person.
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Friday morning and a new blog! This week I'm talking about the disconnect between what support universities offer and the experiences of Neurodivergent students. I suggest ways to make accessibility for Neurodivergent students a part of university culture.
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Ocelot Consulting - Blog
Stay up-to-date with the Neurodiversity movement and Neurodivergent research and news with our blog. Keeping you and your organisation at the cutting edge of all things Neurodivergent. Blogs are publi...
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Friday morning and a new blog! This week I'm talking about the disconnect between what support universities offer and the experiences of Neurodivergent students. I suggest ways to make accessibility for Neurodivergent students a part of university culture.
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
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🗞️ NEWS 🗞️
Dr. Krysia Waldock and I have chapters to release from the two co-edited collections. Here is our next premiere of the 'talking heads' videos. These books focus on neurodivergence and education, in all its renditions (i.e., in life too).
Dr. Krysia Waldock and I have chapters to release from the two co-edited collections. Here is our next premiere of the 'talking heads' videos. These books focus on neurodivergence and education, in all its renditions (i.e., in life too).
October 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🗞️ NEWS 🗞️
Dr. Krysia Waldock and I have chapters to release from the two co-edited collections. Here is our next premiere of the 'talking heads' videos. These books focus on neurodivergence and education, in all its renditions (i.e., in life too).
Dr. Krysia Waldock and I have chapters to release from the two co-edited collections. Here is our next premiere of the 'talking heads' videos. These books focus on neurodivergence and education, in all its renditions (i.e., in life too).
Reposted by El Dewar
There's still time to book for our book launch for Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners
In person and online spaces avaliable! Free food if you're in person
In person and online spaces avaliable! Free food if you're in person
October 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
There's still time to book for our book launch for Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners
In person and online spaces avaliable! Free food if you're in person
In person and online spaces avaliable! Free food if you're in person
It is Friday and that means a new blog! Today I'm talking about Tylenol, Autism and how to fight the spectre of eugenics. Writing this made me so proud to be part of a Neurodivergent community - we are stronger than the misinformation and fearmongering.
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Ocelot Consulting - Blog
Stay up-to-date with the Neurodiversity movement and Neurodivergent research and news with our blog. Keeping you and your organisation at the cutting edge of all things Neurodivergent. Blogs are publi...
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
It is Friday and that means a new blog! Today I'm talking about Tylenol, Autism and how to fight the spectre of eugenics. Writing this made me so proud to be part of a Neurodivergent community - we are stronger than the misinformation and fearmongering.
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
Reposted by El Dewar
Books about autism or with Autistic main characters, written by Autistic authors — published September 2025!
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#AutismBooks #AutisticAuthor #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #BookSky
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#AutismBooks #AutisticAuthor #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #BookSky
October 1, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Books about autism or with Autistic main characters, written by Autistic authors — published September 2025!
🧵
#AutismBooks #AutisticAuthor #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #BookSky
🧵
#AutismBooks #AutisticAuthor #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #BookSky
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Thank you to El Dewar for this lovely review of my book University: The Autistic Guide!
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
For those heading off to university, you can buy my book here: pavpub.com/health-and-s...
#Autism #University #FreshersWeek #Freshers
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
For those heading off to university, you can buy my book here: pavpub.com/health-and-s...
#Autism #University #FreshersWeek #Freshers
Ocelot Consulting - Blog
Stay up-to-date with the Neurodiversity movement and Neurodivergent research and news with our blog. Keeping you and your organisation at the cutting edge of all things Neurodivergent. Blogs are publi...
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Thank you to El Dewar for this lovely review of my book University: The Autistic Guide!
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
For those heading off to university, you can buy my book here: pavpub.com/health-and-s...
#Autism #University #FreshersWeek #Freshers
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk/blog
For those heading off to university, you can buy my book here: pavpub.com/health-and-s...
#Autism #University #FreshersWeek #Freshers
Please welcome Ocelot Consulting! This new consultancy is Neurodivergent-led & Neurodivergent-affirming, focusing on blending lived experience of Neurodivergence(s) with academic knowledge & theory. Services range from custom-made resources to guest speaking & training. www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk
Ocelot Consulting
Ocelot Consulting
www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Please welcome Ocelot Consulting! This new consultancy is Neurodivergent-led & Neurodivergent-affirming, focusing on blending lived experience of Neurodivergence(s) with academic knowledge & theory. Services range from custom-made resources to guest speaking & training. www.ocelotconsulting.co.uk
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@tomshakespeare.bsky.social #keynote
"If we really thought disabled people were people, we would organise the world very differently."
#TCC2025
"If we really thought disabled people were people, we would organise the world very differently."
#TCC2025
June 26, 2025 at 7:58 AM
@tomshakespeare.bsky.social #keynote
"If we really thought disabled people were people, we would organise the world very differently."
#TCC2025
"If we really thought disabled people were people, we would organise the world very differently."
#TCC2025
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Update.
The PCSE form for GPs to update a patient’s NHS gender marker have been suspended. There’s a notice on the site about the Sullivan Review, and the form link defaults to “This page is currently unavailable”.
@foxdie.bsky.social
Of course, in doing so they’ve deleted the adoption form too.
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The PCSE form for GPs to update a patient’s NHS gender marker have been suspended. There’s a notice on the site about the Sullivan Review, and the form link defaults to “This page is currently unavailable”.
@foxdie.bsky.social
Of course, in doing so they’ve deleted the adoption form too.
1/
March 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Update.
The PCSE form for GPs to update a patient’s NHS gender marker have been suspended. There’s a notice on the site about the Sullivan Review, and the form link defaults to “This page is currently unavailable”.
@foxdie.bsky.social
Of course, in doing so they’ve deleted the adoption form too.
1/
The PCSE form for GPs to update a patient’s NHS gender marker have been suspended. There’s a notice on the site about the Sullivan Review, and the form link defaults to “This page is currently unavailable”.
@foxdie.bsky.social
Of course, in doing so they’ve deleted the adoption form too.
1/
Just listened to @naomijacobs.bsky.social on how we do research & which stories gets heard at #SocRelResponse2025 it reminded me again that we need to tell all disabled & Neurodivergent stories. We need to tell angry stories, sad stories, stories that don't fit the "good" disabled person narrative.
March 29, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Just listened to @naomijacobs.bsky.social on how we do research & which stories gets heard at #SocRelResponse2025 it reminded me again that we need to tell all disabled & Neurodivergent stories. We need to tell angry stories, sad stories, stories that don't fit the "good" disabled person narrative.