What a lovely day! I had delicious food at Riverside Kitchen with amazing company. #Darbyshire #Nottingham #DavidMellor

Honestly it’s the little joys. It was my girlfriend’s birthday yesterday and we spent the weekend with her family doing small activities that were calm and easy. I made a fluffy cake with cream and strawberries. We went to #Whitepostfarm and then had a lovely dinner. #autisticjoy

I am so blessed to have colleagues who appreciate the effort I put into my job 🫶🏼🥰 I truly feel blessed

#OMMT #Autism #Friendship #Mallow&Marsh

I am so grateful to have seen my cousin and his family yesterday 🫶🏼 it was amazing to chat again after so long! Wishing all the best in his son’s competition this weekend. He will do amazing!

#Family #Neurospicy #Autism #Adhd #Querky

Had an amazing time displaying my poster at the research showcase! 🎉
3 months in and it’s been a wild ride—so grateful for all the brilliant conversations and connections. Excited to keep pushing for meaningful change! #AutismResearch #Neurodivergence #Autism #Nottingham #Nottinghamshire

So we got Molly an orthopaedic pillow as her cat bed - she’s living the life 🫶🏼🐈‍⬛

#Cat #MollyisQueen #Furrbaby #Spoiled

PhD life means sometimes you just need a change of scenery. 📚✨

Today’s ‘office’ is the garden, accompanied by my two feline research assistants.

Reading up on post-diagnostic support for late-diagnosed Autistic adults. #MakeChange
#AcademicChatter #Phd #Neurodivergent #Autistic #Adhd #Burnout

📚Bridges gaps, fosters trust, and produces solutions👏🏼

✅ Rigorous & ethical
✅ Collaborative & inclusive
✅ Transparent in methods & limitations
✅ Designed for real-world relevance

Great research doesn’t just answer questions—it sparks change.

#EngagedResearch #ResearchImpact #AcademicChatter

Pushed myself too far last week, I have poor #Interoception - so today is a mandatory #SelfCareDay

Dave has officially appointed himself as my self-care coach. He’s a natural —expert napper, slow-blink enthusiast, just reminding me - it’s okey to pause and rest.
#Autistic #Co-occurringConditions

🌤 Had a fantastic time delivering T2 Oliver McGowan Training to new facilitators & experts with lived experience! Small but brilliant groups, stim toys & great discussions. Almost 1 year of this in Nottingham—proud of the difference we’re making!💙 #OliverMcGowanTraining #InclusionMatters #Nottingham

☀️ Morning reset: A walk through Sherwood Pines with my partner, and the kind of quiet that feels like a deep breath.

Autistic joy = sunlight through trees, no small talk, nice walk and a warm drink 🌲☕️- perfect 🫶🏼

Dave was unimpressed we left without him. 🙀

#AutisticJoy #Neurodivergent #TeaTime

Reflecting on an inspiring—but exhausting—week.

Fantastic day on Tuesday with my new cohort of UfN Co(l)laboratory PhD candidates and their supervisory teams.

Grateful to be part of this incredible project—and team.

#Autism #PhDLife #PublicEngagement #LateDiagnosedAutisticAdults