National Autism Implementation Team
@naitscotland.bsky.social
www.nait.scot
Researchers and practitioners focussed on the implementation of evidence informed and neuro-affirming practice in Scotland, across sectors. A small multi-disciplinary team funded by Scottish Government 🏴
Researchers and practitioners focussed on the implementation of evidence informed and neuro-affirming practice in Scotland, across sectors. A small multi-disciplinary team funded by Scottish Government 🏴
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NAIT Neuro-affirming Environment Audit Tool: Health (NEAT-H) (2025) - National Autism Implementation Team
A tool developed for use by any healthcare staff working in clinical, residential or community health settings with adults in Scotland.
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🚨NEW NAIT Environment Audit Tool for Health Staff to consider how neuro-affirming the setting is and to plan changes @rcpsych.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social @acamh.bsky.social @rcgpscotland.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @rcm.org.uk
🚨NEW NAIT Environment Audit Tool for Health Staff to consider how neuro-affirming the setting is and to plan changes @rcpsych.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social @acamh.bsky.social @rcgpscotland.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @rcm.org.uk
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This is wonderful by Jaime Hoerricks.
The Shape of Feeling: Alexithymia and Emotional Dysregulation
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The Shape of Feeling: Alexithymia and Emotional Dysregulation
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The Shape of Feeling: Alexithymia and Emotional Dysregulation
On growing up wordless, living attuned, and learning that what they called dysregulation was never disorder—only the body’s unbroken music, still playing beneath the noise of translation.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This is wonderful by Jaime Hoerricks.
The Shape of Feeling: Alexithymia and Emotional Dysregulation
autside.substack.com/p/the-shape-...
The Shape of Feeling: Alexithymia and Emotional Dysregulation
autside.substack.com/p/the-shape-...
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We've always been skeptical about autism-gut microbiome claims. A new survey of 30 studies explored the "connection," and, after "accounting for statistical, technical and conceptual flaws, the team reached a clear conclusion: 'There’s nothing there.'"
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/goi...
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/goi...
Going against the gut: Q&A with Kevin Mitchell
A new review of 15 years of studies on the connection between the microbiome and autism reveals widespread statistical and conceptual errors.
www.thetransmitter.org
November 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
We've always been skeptical about autism-gut microbiome claims. A new survey of 30 studies explored the "connection," and, after "accounting for statistical, technical and conceptual flaws, the team reached a clear conclusion: 'There’s nothing there.'"
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/goi...
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/goi...
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Part-time timetables can be a useful tool in supporting a child or young person returning to school after a period of absence, or whilst support is being arranged.
They should not however be used long-term or instead of receiving the right support to help children & young people attend full-time.
They should not however be used long-term or instead of receiving the right support to help children & young people attend full-time.
November 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Part-time timetables can be a useful tool in supporting a child or young person returning to school after a period of absence, or whilst support is being arranged.
They should not however be used long-term or instead of receiving the right support to help children & young people attend full-time.
They should not however be used long-term or instead of receiving the right support to help children & young people attend full-time.
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📢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.
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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.
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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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In collaboration with @stimpunks.org we created a Map of Neuronormative Domination to frame the Map of Monotropic Experiences.
Highlighting epistemic injustice, behaviourism, deficit based narratives & other issues that impact neurodivergent people.
Find out more
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Highlighting epistemic injustice, behaviourism, deficit based narratives & other issues that impact neurodivergent people.
Find out more
autisticrealms.com/autism-the-m...
Autism & The Map of Neuronormative Domination: Stuck States vs Flow States | Autistic Realms
In collaboration with Ryan Boren, Chelsea Adams and Norah Hobbs from Stimpunks I have created: Autism & The Map of Neuronormative Domination. We hope th ...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM
In collaboration with @stimpunks.org we created a Map of Neuronormative Domination to frame the Map of Monotropic Experiences.
Highlighting epistemic injustice, behaviourism, deficit based narratives & other issues that impact neurodivergent people.
Find out more
autisticrealms.com/autism-the-m...
Highlighting epistemic injustice, behaviourism, deficit based narratives & other issues that impact neurodivergent people.
Find out more
autisticrealms.com/autism-the-m...
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It can be difficult seeing your child upset as a result of bullying and not knowing what to do.
Our pages explain more about what you can do if your child is experiencing #bullying at school.Visit: enquire.org.uk/parents/work...
#AntiBullyingWeek @respectme-scotland.bsky.social @connect.scot
Our pages explain more about what you can do if your child is experiencing #bullying at school.Visit: enquire.org.uk/parents/work...
#AntiBullyingWeek @respectme-scotland.bsky.social @connect.scot
November 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
It can be difficult seeing your child upset as a result of bullying and not knowing what to do.
Our pages explain more about what you can do if your child is experiencing #bullying at school.Visit: enquire.org.uk/parents/work...
#AntiBullyingWeek @respectme-scotland.bsky.social @connect.scot
Our pages explain more about what you can do if your child is experiencing #bullying at school.Visit: enquire.org.uk/parents/work...
#AntiBullyingWeek @respectme-scotland.bsky.social @connect.scot
🥳 Excited to receive our advance copy of ‘Supporting Children’s Speech Language and Communication Needs’ 📖 packed with fantastic information for #SLTs… and of course you can read our chapter (13) by Bremner & Rutherford about ‘Neurodivergent Children’ 🤩 see image for #discount code
November 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Re/imagining professional identity in speech and language therapy as inspired by neurodivergent SLTs @ndsltuk.bsky.social @naitscotland.bsky.social
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Neurodivergent Speech and Language Therapists - YouTube
This collection of videos contains videos for neurodivergent employees and their colleagues.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Re/imagining professional identity in speech and language therapy as inspired by neurodivergent SLTs @ndsltuk.bsky.social @naitscotland.bsky.social
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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*Sharing for info*
@naitscotland.bsky.social are seeking the experiences of parents and carers of children and young people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to inform practice.
Find out more: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmu/questi...
#AAC #AACAwareneness #education
@naitscotland.bsky.social are seeking the experiences of parents and carers of children and young people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to inform practice.
Find out more: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmu/questi...
#AAC #AACAwareneness #education
October 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
*Sharing for info*
@naitscotland.bsky.social are seeking the experiences of parents and carers of children and young people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to inform practice.
Find out more: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmu/questi...
#AAC #AACAwareneness #education
@naitscotland.bsky.social are seeking the experiences of parents and carers of children and young people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to inform practice.
Find out more: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/qmu/questi...
#AAC #AACAwareneness #education
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Find out more about the background to the work, how we hope the resources will be used - and what comes next: enquire.org.uk/blog/untangl...
@cosla.gov.uk @eisunion.bsky.social @educationscotland.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social @naitscotland.bsky.social @socworkscot.bsky.social
@cosla.gov.uk @eisunion.bsky.social @educationscotland.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social @naitscotland.bsky.social @socworkscot.bsky.social
Untangling additional support for learning - Enquire
More about our new pages, designed and developed for those working with professionals and families entitled to support for learning.
enquire.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Find out more about the background to the work, how we hope the resources will be used - and what comes next: enquire.org.uk/blog/untangl...
@cosla.gov.uk @eisunion.bsky.social @educationscotland.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social @naitscotland.bsky.social @socworkscot.bsky.social
@cosla.gov.uk @eisunion.bsky.social @educationscotland.bsky.social @childreninscotland.bsky.social @naitscotland.bsky.social @socworkscot.bsky.social
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"Promoting the work inclusion of autistic people requires a multilevel approach, which combines the enhancement of individual strengths, the removal of systemic and interpersonal barriers, and the adoption of enabling technologies."
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www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy... #autism #neurodiversity
Frontiers | Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Inclusive Workplaces for Autistic People
The employment of autistic person is a highly relevant social issue that deserves attention from society. Although in Europe it is estimated that around 5 mi...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
"Promoting the work inclusion of autistic people requires a multilevel approach, which combines the enhancement of individual strengths, the removal of systemic and interpersonal barriers, and the adoption of enabling technologies."
www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy... #autism #neurodiversity
www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy... #autism #neurodiversity
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Please read and share this Top 10 list of DLD Questions, co-produced with an amazing group of contributors. These priorities can be used to shape research and funding applications to ensure that they reflect the needs and concerns of people living with DLD.
September 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Please read and share this Top 10 list of DLD Questions, co-produced with an amazing group of contributors. These priorities can be used to shape research and funding applications to ensure that they reflect the needs and concerns of people living with DLD.
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Rethinking autistic "regression": Research shows autistic people have noticeable sensory & movement differences from day one, e.g. autistic babies smile at least as much as non-autistic ones—just less in response to parent social cues. @drstevenkapp.bsky.social:
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www.frontiersin.org/journals/int...
Frontiers | Sensory–movement underpinnings of lifelong neurodivergence: getting a grip on autism
While the autism diagnosis emphasizes “deficits” in social communication, the article advances that sensory–movement differences underpin autism through a re...
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October 29, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Rethinking autistic "regression": Research shows autistic people have noticeable sensory & movement differences from day one, e.g. autistic babies smile at least as much as non-autistic ones—just less in response to parent social cues. @drstevenkapp.bsky.social:
www.frontiersin.org/journals/int...
www.frontiersin.org/journals/int...
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Autism and suicide prevention
What looks like a “warning sign” to a non-autistic person may be a normal coping mechanism for an Autistic person
Dr Moseley explains why change in routine, interests or behaviour is often the most important sign to notice. Thank you @papyrus
youtu.be/sEyKflCrric?...
What looks like a “warning sign” to a non-autistic person may be a normal coping mechanism for an Autistic person
Dr Moseley explains why change in routine, interests or behaviour is often the most important sign to notice. Thank you @papyrus
youtu.be/sEyKflCrric?...
A sit down with PAPYRUS: Autism Action
YouTube video by PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide
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October 29, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Autism and suicide prevention
What looks like a “warning sign” to a non-autistic person may be a normal coping mechanism for an Autistic person
Dr Moseley explains why change in routine, interests or behaviour is often the most important sign to notice. Thank you @papyrus
youtu.be/sEyKflCrric?...
What looks like a “warning sign” to a non-autistic person may be a normal coping mechanism for an Autistic person
Dr Moseley explains why change in routine, interests or behaviour is often the most important sign to notice. Thank you @papyrus
youtu.be/sEyKflCrric?...
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The Autistic Substance Use Network (ASUN) was created in response to the emerging research highlighting that substance use is an intersection of concern for Autistic people.
Find out more:
autsunorg.wordpress.com
The Autistic Substance Use Network (ASUN) was created in response to the emerging research highlighting that substance use is an intersection of concern for Autistic people.
Find out more:
autsunorg.wordpress.com
Autistic Substance Use Network
A home for research into Autistic substance use
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October 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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The Autistic Substance Use Network (ASUN) was created in response to the emerging research highlighting that substance use is an intersection of concern for Autistic people.
Find out more:
autsunorg.wordpress.com
The Autistic Substance Use Network (ASUN) was created in response to the emerging research highlighting that substance use is an intersection of concern for Autistic people.
Find out more:
autsunorg.wordpress.com
🌟New open access article from NAIT with insights into clinical developments in identifying neurodivergent girls and women in Scotland 🌟https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13623613251383343
Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
🌟New open access article from NAIT with insights into clinical developments in identifying neurodivergent girls and women in Scotland 🌟https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13623613251383343
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Check out @thrivingautistic.bsky.social's 2 new neuro-affirming educational animation videos celebrating Autistic experiences and perspectives.
www.thrivingautistic.org/autistic-exp...
www.thrivingautistic.org/autistic-exp...
Educational Animation Videos about Autistic Experiences
Our two new neuro-affirming educational animation videos celebrate Autistic experiences and perspectives.
www.thrivingautistic.org
October 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Check out @thrivingautistic.bsky.social's 2 new neuro-affirming educational animation videos celebrating Autistic experiences and perspectives.
www.thrivingautistic.org/autistic-exp...
www.thrivingautistic.org/autistic-exp...
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♦️Personal Leadership Programme♦️
NOW OPEN for 2026 Cohort
Limited availability so APPLY NOW:
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NOW OPEN for 2026 Cohort
Limited availability so APPLY NOW:
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#Bemoreelizabeth
#ots
October 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
♦️Personal Leadership Programme♦️
NOW OPEN for 2026 Cohort
Limited availability so APPLY NOW:
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#Bemoreelizabeth
#ots
NOW OPEN for 2026 Cohort
Limited availability so APPLY NOW:
elizabethcasson.org.uk/your-develop...
#Bemoreelizabeth
#ots
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You can’t see DLD. Awareness, understanding and support can make all the difference for people with #DevLangDis Make it your mission to find out more this #DLDday!! 💜💛💜
October 17, 2025 at 7:08 AM
You can’t see DLD. Awareness, understanding and support can make all the difference for people with #DevLangDis Make it your mission to find out more this #DLDday!! 💜💛💜
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This is possibly THE best video about stimming I have ever seen by Sophie Broadgate. I have shared quite a lot over the past few years but may be not shared here... enjoy!
pikaiafilms.co.uk/In-Motion-2022
Read more here from @stimpunks.org : stimpunks.org/glossary/sti...
pikaiafilms.co.uk/In-Motion-2022
Read more here from @stimpunks.org : stimpunks.org/glossary/sti...
In Motion (2022) — Pikaia Films
In Motion (2022) In Motion sheds light on the emotional experience of autism, normalising and celebrating different forms of stimming (self-stimulatory...
pikaiafilms.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This is possibly THE best video about stimming I have ever seen by Sophie Broadgate. I have shared quite a lot over the past few years but may be not shared here... enjoy!
pikaiafilms.co.uk/In-Motion-2022
Read more here from @stimpunks.org : stimpunks.org/glossary/sti...
pikaiafilms.co.uk/In-Motion-2022
Read more here from @stimpunks.org : stimpunks.org/glossary/sti...
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Shared via Stimpunks following today's community solidarity session in our Discord server where we were discussing what being neuro-affirming really means to us.
“It is precisely because of this richness that the Neurodiversity Paradigm has become such a vital framework: it refuses reductionism in any direction, whether biological or environmental.”
We refuse reductionism in any direction.
We like the sound of that.
theautisticadvocate.com/the-danger-o...
We refuse reductionism in any direction.
We like the sound of that.
theautisticadvocate.com/the-danger-o...
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.
theautisticadvocate.com
October 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Shared via Stimpunks following today's community solidarity session in our Discord server where we were discussing what being neuro-affirming really means to us.
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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) affects 2 in 30 children, yet many have never heard of it. Because you can’t see DLD, it’s often missed, and support is lost.
We’re running a free webinar for educators ahead of #DLD Day.
Sign up: https://bit.ly/4gvUvoF
We’re running a free webinar for educators ahead of #DLD Day.
Sign up: https://bit.ly/4gvUvoF
October 4, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) affects 2 in 30 children, yet many have never heard of it. Because you can’t see DLD, it’s often missed, and support is lost.
We’re running a free webinar for educators ahead of #DLD Day.
Sign up: https://bit.ly/4gvUvoF
We’re running a free webinar for educators ahead of #DLD Day.
Sign up: https://bit.ly/4gvUvoF
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Freya Emerson, 35, reportedly failed to respond to your casual request for a coffee as she didn’t know how to explain to you that she was overwhelmed and unavailable without making it sound like she didn’t like you – and has felt terrible about it ever since.
AuDHD woman who forgot to text you back a decade ago wondering if it’s too late
An AuDHD woman who forgot to reply to your message ten years ago has spent the subsequent decade deliberating over how to re-instigate contact, sources have claimed. Freya Emerson, 35, reportedly…
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October 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Freya Emerson, 35, reportedly failed to respond to your casual request for a coffee as she didn’t know how to explain to you that she was overwhelmed and unavailable without making it sound like she didn’t like you – and has felt terrible about it ever since.
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