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Kieran Rose (The Autistic Advocate)
@kieranrose.bsky.social
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Autistic, parent, author, consultant, trainer, speaker, and academic researcher, specialising in #AutisticMasking, Identity Development, Stigma & #AutisticBurnout

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Still thinking about the huge list of stigmatising labels that are often applied to autistic children & YP that @kieranrose.bsky.social shared this morning at the Nurturing ND conf. Now @jodieclarke.bsky.social talking about the huge shame carried by autistic kids. Is it any wonder?
October 16, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Enjoying a really stimulating workshop with @kieranrose.bsky.social at the Nurture Programme’s Nurturing Neurodivergence Conference ‘25: Neurodivergence & Trauma. Asking stimulating questions about how we create islands of safety for autistic people
October 16, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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December 5, 2024 at 7:24 PM
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Neurodiversity-Lite is a diluted, performative version of #Neurodiversity —using its language without its substance; followed & practiced by those who wield its concepts superficially, without understanding them or why they matter. By @kieranrose.bsky.social:

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The Danger of Misunderstanding Neuro-Affirming Practice - The Autistic Advocate
In this balanced and reflective article Kieran Rose discusses the dangers of misunderstanding neuro-affirming practice.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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A beautiful, stunningly crafted and informative piece of writing (not just saying that because my work is mentioned in it)
September 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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This insightful post by @kieranrose.bsky.social is essential reading for anyone involved in supporting/researching eating or ARFID in autistic folk theautisticadvocate.com/reclaiming-a.... A reminder to challenge your own assumptions/values/biases + remain curious as to how others experience food.
Reclaiming Autistic Food Identity: Feeding Shame and Swallowing Stigma - The Autistic Advocate
In this article Kieran Rose discusses reclaiming Autistic food identity and how Autistic people are so often shamed for the way they eat.
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August 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Reshare of the Autistic community e-book with contributions from @drmbothapsych.bsky.social @autisticrealms.bsky.social @commonsenseslt.bsky.social @wardasworld.bsky.social @emergentdivergence.com @elainemcgreevy.bsky.social @kieranrose.bsky.social

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Ways of Being, Knowing and Doing: An Anthology for Neurodivergent-Informed Practice
The community has come together to support the Palestinian people. The result is an incredible ebooklet edited by Lisa Chapman and Kim Mears.
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July 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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For several years I have been providing supervision to a number of professionals from a variety of fields including Psychiatrists, Psychologists, MH Therapists, OTs, SLTS, & Education practitioners

I've now opened up a limited number of new slots for professionals who feel they might benefit
July 7, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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From @kieranrose.bsky.social

"We label it 'refusal.' We call it 'avoidance.' We frame it as non-attendance. And in doing so, we miss the point entirely."

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#autism
School Refusal or School-Induced Trauma? Rethinking EBSA, EBSNA, and the harm we call help - The Autistic Advocate
Kieran Rose discusses why we need to be critical of the concpets of EBSA and School Refusal; especially in relation to our autistic children.
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June 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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🧵What Counts as "Reasonable Force" in England's Schools?

This English school’s behaviour policy admits there’s no legal definition of “reasonable force” as we have cited over and over. Yet staff are expected to know when and how to use it in what would constitute a “serious incident.”
A screenshot of a English school policy document titled "THE USE OF REASONABLE FORCE DURING A SERIOUS INCIDENT." The policy states that there is no legal definition of reasonable force, making it difficult to specify when and how much force may be used. It emphasizes that use of force should be a last resort, using only the minimum necessary. The stated priority is the safety of pupils and staff, and all incidents must be logged in the SIMS system. The page number "11" appears at the bottom.
June 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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The wait is over—Sensory Overload is officially available on #Hulu! This powerful documentary shifts the narrative on #neurodivergence and #sensory sensitivities, proving that these aren’t deficiencies—they’re just differences.

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Sensory Overload
Paid Content by Sensodyne. In a world that views neurodivergence as negative, and sensory sensitivities as strange, the groundbreaking documentary Sensory Overload profiles a collection of extraordina...
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March 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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@kieranrose.bsky.social I had my LSP meeting at uni yesterday and when she found out my PhD was autism based she told me she’d just done one of your courses that she found really helpful. And you could tell by the way she spoke to me and what she offered. So Thankyou 😁
March 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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This really is a fabulous list by @kieranrose.bsky.social
#Autistic
#Books
#AutisticCulture
#AutisticCommunity
March 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Here’s another great blog post from
@kieranrose.bsky.social

Yeah, it’s a day of sharing great articles especially by Kieran .. 😊

“ #Asperger syndrome - what’s in a name ..”

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Difference between Autism and Aspergers
What Is the difference between Autism and Aspergers? Let's look at 'Asperger's Syndrome' and how it fits in the current Autism narrative.
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March 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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A fantastic #Blog by
@kieranrose.bsky.social

“Is #ElonMusk good representation for #Autistic people .. and my thoughts on was it/ wasn’t it salute”

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Is Elon Musk good representation for Autistic people?
Is Elon Musk a good representation for Autistic people? Tead my thoughts and also whether I think that salute was an intended Nazi salute.
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March 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Here’s the #BlogPost
#AutismBooks
#AutisticCulture
#AutisticCommunity
#Autistic
#Neurodivergent
#Affiliate

@kieranrose.bsky.social

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Best 150+ books on Autism
Reviews and recommendations of the best Autism Positive books written by Autistic people and Autistic allies.
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March 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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180 #Positive autism books

This list is by the wonderful
@kieranrose.bsky.social

#Books
#AutisticCulture
#AutisticCommunity
#AutismBooks
#Autistic
#Neurodivergent
#Affiliate

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Recommended Autism Positive Books
90+ books to reframe the way you think about the Autism narrative
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March 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🌍💡 Today is National Assistive Technology Awareness Day 2025!
Assistive technology empowers disabled individuals by breaking down barriers to communication, education, and independence. From AAC devices to mobility aids, these innovations are essential in creating a more equitable world
Digital illustration celebrating National Assistive Technology Awareness Day 2025. The image features a person using a wheelchair, engaging with a tablet device, and interacting with digital content on a large screen in the background. Icons for communication, including a phone, email, and heart symbol, float nearby. The design incorporates warm orange and dark gray tones. The ICARS (International Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion) logo is displayed in the top left corner. Bold orange text at the bottom reads "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day 2025."
March 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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📢 ICARS Team Announcement! 🚨
We’re thrilled to welcome Kieran Rose as our Autistic Rights, Identity & Research Lead! 🎉 A respected advocate, researcher, and author, Kieran has been a longtime ICARS consultant, bringing vital insights into the autistic experience. Join us in welcoming him! 💪✨
A digital announcement welcomes Kieran Rose as the Autistic Rights, Identity & Research Lead at ICARS. The ICARS logo is in the top left corner, with curved text above the image reading, "WELCOME TO NEW OUR TEAM MEMBERS." The black and white photo features Kieran Rose, a smiling man wearing glasses, a white shirt, and a vest. Below, bold text displays his name and title. The bio describes him as an autistic advocate, researcher, and author known as The Autistic Advocate. His work on Autistic Masking, Burnout, and Identity has gained global recognition. He is an Honorary Research Associate at the University of Sunderland, an external research collaborator at Durham University and University College London, and a guest lecturer at the Anna Freud Centre. His book, Autistic Masking: Understanding Identity Management and the Role of Stigma, was an Amazon bestseller. He has trained police forces, NHS services, and global organizations to improve support for autistic individuals.
March 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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All authors in this important paper contributed variously to #NATPMentalHealth

@elainemcgreevy.bsky.social @aquinnunbroken.bsky.social Roslyn Law @drmbothapsych.bsky.social Mairi Evans @kieranrose.bsky.social @drruthmoyse.bsky.social Tiegan Boyans Maciej Matejko & @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social
thementalelf.bsky.social The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · Feb 19
Need help to take the first steps?

This paper looks at an experience-centred approach to change.

McGreevy et al (full text PDF): dspace.stir.ac.uk/retrieve/0a1...

#NATPmentalhealth
Why does promoting experience sensitive adaptations in therapy plans matter?
February 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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This video gives the perspective of an autistic person's experience with mental health services.

Too often there is a cycle of restrictive practices, misunderstanding, distress, then repeat.

#NATPmentalhealth

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NATP Launch - Alexis.mp4
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February 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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You can read more background here:

Is neurodiversity a global nothern white paradigm? journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
#NATPmentalhealth
Is neurodiversity a Global Northern White paradigm? - Vishnu KK Nair, Warda Farah, Mildred Boveda, 2024
In this article, we engage in a critical conversation with scholars of neurodiversity. We emphasize the transformative role neurodiversity has in creating a cru...
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February 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Hope for practice that improves outcomes for all is stronger when programmes like NATP upskill staff to understand autism, ethnicity and culture.

It is particularly important to understand the impact of standardised language in autism.

#NATPmentalhealth
repeated full days of training on autism, ethnicity and culture ● include speakers from different ethnic backgrounds ● attention to the narratives of ppl from global majority in relation to ND ● open to dialogue and challenge status quo was evident in every session ● safe and reflective spaces for all to learn ● intersectionality is not just one module- its threads run consistently throughout all modules of the curriculum with vignettes, examples etc ● the National Autism Trainer Programme team has repeatedly supported clinicians on how this can be done in your service by suggesting: ■ special interest groups in intersectionality and autism ■ audits for anti-oppressive practice ■ attention to narratives and mindsets of change more broadly
February 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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We know that many people's stories have been marginalised.

Therefore intersectionality must be at the heart of #NATPmentalhealth

Understanding neurodivergence beyond a northern white paradigm can support a service culture that serves all.
February 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Now Warda Farah @wardasworld.bsky.social from Language Waves will talk about:

Social justice and anti-oppressive practice #NATPmentalhealth

Clinicians, educators, support workers, community members must ask where the narrative around neurodiversity comes from:
As #NATPmentalhealth clinicians, educators, support workers, community members we must ask Where is the narrative around neurodiversity constructed from? Who is constructing the narrative? Who has been overlooked and erased?
February 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM