Annabel Fenn
@ndglimmers.bsky.social
Late-discovered autistic, Occupational Therapist, coach-in-training, lover of the more-than-human world and bananas 🍌, dog dad 🐶, Van Gogh fan girl 🌻, a work in progress 🖼️ she/they
Do you support people to explore their neurodivergent identity? Please read the Position Statement on Diagnosis from Reframing Autism
reframingautism.org.au/position-sta...
It calls for co-designed measures that are responsive to intersectional complexities experienced by Autistic people.
reframingautism.org.au/position-sta...
It calls for co-designed measures that are responsive to intersectional complexities experienced by Autistic people.
Position Statement on Diagnosis - Reframing Autism
This comprehensive position statement, which includes the diagnosis experience testimonies of three Autistic adults, serves as a guiding framework for our research, advocacy efforts and communication....
reframingautism.org.au
March 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Do you support people to explore their neurodivergent identity? Please read the Position Statement on Diagnosis from Reframing Autism
reframingautism.org.au/position-sta...
It calls for co-designed measures that are responsive to intersectional complexities experienced by Autistic people.
reframingautism.org.au/position-sta...
It calls for co-designed measures that are responsive to intersectional complexities experienced by Autistic people.
There's still plenty of time to treat yourself to this excellent neuro-affirming stocking-filler penned by neurodivergent humans. I see no reason not fill your boots and your brain-bodies with ideas of new ways to develop a nourishing practice 💕
autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com/ways-of-bein....
autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com/ways-of-bein....
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.
autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com
December 21, 2024 at 8:13 AM
There's still plenty of time to treat yourself to this excellent neuro-affirming stocking-filler penned by neurodivergent humans. I see no reason not fill your boots and your brain-bodies with ideas of new ways to develop a nourishing practice 💕
autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com/ways-of-bein....
autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com/ways-of-bein....
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#BIPOC voices are often missing from autistic spaces, so here is a BIPOC starter pack! 😊
go.bsky.app/TtXfpAt
#racialequality #antiracism
The image of autism as “only white boys” leads to underdiagnosis, discrimination & isolation for many
Our autistic community is much more diverse than that! ❤️
go.bsky.app/TtXfpAt
#racialequality #antiracism
The image of autism as “only white boys” leads to underdiagnosis, discrimination & isolation for many
Our autistic community is much more diverse than that! ❤️
December 14, 2024 at 5:32 PM
#BIPOC voices are often missing from autistic spaces, so here is a BIPOC starter pack! 😊
go.bsky.app/TtXfpAt
#racialequality #antiracism
The image of autism as “only white boys” leads to underdiagnosis, discrimination & isolation for many
Our autistic community is much more diverse than that! ❤️
go.bsky.app/TtXfpAt
#racialequality #antiracism
The image of autism as “only white boys” leads to underdiagnosis, discrimination & isolation for many
Our autistic community is much more diverse than that! ❤️
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Research request - content note, eating disorders
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Cardiff University and the Wales Autism Research Centre are researching the intersection of neurodivergence and eating disorders within gender diverse/trans+ populations They are recruiting an advisory board. Info at https://buff.ly/3Zb8gCf
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Cardiff University and the Wales Autism Research Centre are researching the intersection of neurodivergence and eating disorders within gender diverse/trans+ populations They are recruiting an advisory board. Info at https://buff.ly/3Zb8gCf
December 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Research request - content note, eating disorders
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Cardiff University and the Wales Autism Research Centre are researching the intersection of neurodivergence and eating disorders within gender diverse/trans+ populations They are recruiting an advisory board. Info at https://buff.ly/3Zb8gCf
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Cardiff University and the Wales Autism Research Centre are researching the intersection of neurodivergence and eating disorders within gender diverse/trans+ populations They are recruiting an advisory board. Info at https://buff.ly/3Zb8gCf
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#Thread
If you’re wondering if you might be Autistic but ruling it out because some of the diagnostic criteria don’t apply read on.
Initially Autism wasn’t considered a likely explanation for my difficulties because I was married, employed, seemed to cope with change, and had social skills.
If you’re wondering if you might be Autistic but ruling it out because some of the diagnostic criteria don’t apply read on.
Initially Autism wasn’t considered a likely explanation for my difficulties because I was married, employed, seemed to cope with change, and had social skills.
December 11, 2024 at 8:37 AM
#Thread
If you’re wondering if you might be Autistic but ruling it out because some of the diagnostic criteria don’t apply read on.
Initially Autism wasn’t considered a likely explanation for my difficulties because I was married, employed, seemed to cope with change, and had social skills.
If you’re wondering if you might be Autistic but ruling it out because some of the diagnostic criteria don’t apply read on.
Initially Autism wasn’t considered a likely explanation for my difficulties because I was married, employed, seemed to cope with change, and had social skills.
If you are an occupational therapist who wants to deepen your understanding of neuro-affirming practice AND walk your dog at the same time, I highly recommend the Two Sides of the Spectrum podcast by Learn, Play, Thrive
learnplaythrive.com/podcast/
learnplaythrive.com/podcast/
Podcast - Two Sides of the Spectrum
A twice-monthly podcast where we explore research, amplify autistic voices, and change the way we think about autism in life and in professional therapy practice.
learnplaythrive.com
December 11, 2024 at 8:00 AM
If you are an occupational therapist who wants to deepen your understanding of neuro-affirming practice AND walk your dog at the same time, I highly recommend the Two Sides of the Spectrum podcast by Learn, Play, Thrive
learnplaythrive.com/podcast/
learnplaythrive.com/podcast/
This dog's crisscross apple sauce front legs stance triggers ultimate cute aggression in me.
December 10, 2024 at 4:49 PM
This dog's crisscross apple sauce front legs stance triggers ultimate cute aggression in me.
Gorgeous film that gives me the glimmers. Thank you @autisticrealms.bsky.social for posting.
This is a really wonderful short 2 min video celebrating the positive ways that #stimming helps regulate the mind and body for #autistic people
Created by @sophiebroadgate
pikaiafilms.co.uk/In-Motion-2022
#NeurodiversityAffirming
Created by @sophiebroadgate
pikaiafilms.co.uk/In-Motion-2022
#NeurodiversityAffirming
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
December 9, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Gorgeous film that gives me the glimmers. Thank you @autisticrealms.bsky.social for posting.
I used the 'block account' function today. Friends, I can confirm the sky is much bluer as a result.
December 9, 2024 at 4:38 PM
I used the 'block account' function today. Friends, I can confirm the sky is much bluer as a result.
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Here are some nice mushrooms
December 6, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Here are some nice mushrooms
Language I avoid using: casual references to violence when congratulating others (like ‘you killed it, knock them dead’). You may not know what past experiences your listener has had.
December 5, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Language I avoid using: casual references to violence when congratulating others (like ‘you killed it, knock them dead’). You may not know what past experiences your listener has had.
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A brilliant watch @jceoltasmith.bsky.social, well done!
Devastating language is being used to describe people who deserve care, compassion, and benefits. If people saw how chronically ill people are, and they are still refused help, they wouldn't believe it.
youtu.be/tGM8v0lPDoU?...
Devastating language is being used to describe people who deserve care, compassion, and benefits. If people saw how chronically ill people are, and they are still refused help, they wouldn't believe it.
youtu.be/tGM8v0lPDoU?...
Dr Jenny Ceolta Smith on the stigmatising 'economic inactivity' narrative
YouTube video by Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People
youtu.be
November 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM
A brilliant watch @jceoltasmith.bsky.social, well done!
Devastating language is being used to describe people who deserve care, compassion, and benefits. If people saw how chronically ill people are, and they are still refused help, they wouldn't believe it.
youtu.be/tGM8v0lPDoU?...
Devastating language is being used to describe people who deserve care, compassion, and benefits. If people saw how chronically ill people are, and they are still refused help, they wouldn't believe it.
youtu.be/tGM8v0lPDoU?...
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Language and Mindsets Matter - Use this #Neuro-affirming reports guide to consider updating assessment reports about neurodivergent people.
www.thirdspace.scot/wp-content/u...
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December 2, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Language and Mindsets Matter - Use this #Neuro-affirming reports guide to consider updating assessment reports about neurodivergent people.
www.thirdspace.scot/wp-content/u...
www.thirdspace.scot/wp-content/u...
Rosie Jones on Season 18 of UK Taskmaster is so joyful to watch. My face hurts from all the laughter.
December 1, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Rosie Jones on Season 18 of UK Taskmaster is so joyful to watch. My face hurts from all the laughter.
Empire of Normality by Robert Chapman is a phenomenal book that takes a Marxist approach to neurodivergence. Interested in occupational justice? Read this book.
December 1, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Empire of Normality by Robert Chapman is a phenomenal book that takes a Marxist approach to neurodivergence. Interested in occupational justice? Read this book.
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This is fascinating. Definitely worth a read.
Imagine these kinds of ideas being introduced and explored during autism assessments instead of the deficit based approaches we have now.
Imagine these kinds of ideas being introduced and explored during autism assessments instead of the deficit based approaches we have now.
I find 'holotropism' a very interesting perspective on some of what's going on for autistic people perceptually:
hmirra.medium.com/holotropism-...
hmirra.medium.com/holotropism-...
Holotropism: a multi-dimensional, spacious, edgeless terrain
We (by which I mean my plural self and anyone else who this resonates with) recognize monotropic theory to be a very helpful paradigm for a…
hmirra.medium.com
November 25, 2024 at 9:20 AM
This is fascinating. Definitely worth a read.
Imagine these kinds of ideas being introduced and explored during autism assessments instead of the deficit based approaches we have now.
Imagine these kinds of ideas being introduced and explored during autism assessments instead of the deficit based approaches we have now.
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Last year saw the launch of The Adult Autism Assessment Handbook, the first serious attempt to provide an in-depth guide for anyone conducting adult assessments for autism.
Written from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective, it talks about monotropism in some depth...
monotropism.org/2023/taaah/
Written from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective, it talks about monotropism in some depth...
monotropism.org/2023/taaah/
The Adult Autism Assessment Handbook (and video)
The Adult Autism Assessment Handbook is the first serious attempt to provide an in-depth guide for anyone conducting adult assessments for autism. This long-overdue book has been written from a neu…
monotropism.org
November 24, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Last year saw the launch of The Adult Autism Assessment Handbook, the first serious attempt to provide an in-depth guide for anyone conducting adult assessments for autism.
Written from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective, it talks about monotropism in some depth...
monotropism.org/2023/taaah/
Written from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective, it talks about monotropism in some depth...
monotropism.org/2023/taaah/
I’m visiting my mum tomorrow who has been detained under the MHA for several years. She was described by a psychiatrist as “suffering from rage”. I don’t think the possibility she is neurodivergent has even been considered. Is this commonplace in older adult mental health?
November 28, 2024 at 6:34 PM
I’m visiting my mum tomorrow who has been detained under the MHA for several years. She was described by a psychiatrist as “suffering from rage”. I don’t think the possibility she is neurodivergent has even been considered. Is this commonplace in older adult mental health?
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🧪 Here are some #LactFacts to titillate your feed
Enjoy! ( • )( • )
Enjoy! ( • )( • )
July 5, 2023 at 6:34 AM
🧪 Here are some #LactFacts to titillate your feed
Enjoy! ( • )( • )
Enjoy! ( • )( • )
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Our team is collecting data on autistic wellbeing, masking and social media- if you are #autistic pls consider taking part
redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk/surveys/?s=9...
redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk/surveys/?s=9...
Exploring potential benefits of social media in an autistic adult population.
redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk
November 26, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Our team is collecting data on autistic wellbeing, masking and social media- if you are #autistic pls consider taking part
redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk/surveys/?s=9...
redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk/surveys/?s=9...
Me: Spends a huge amount of time attempting to hide every trailing wire attached to an electronic device.
Also me: Spends a huge amount of time fondly looking at trailing wires covered in small twinkling fairy lights.
Also me: Spends a huge amount of time fondly looking at trailing wires covered in small twinkling fairy lights.
November 26, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Me: Spends a huge amount of time attempting to hide every trailing wire attached to an electronic device.
Also me: Spends a huge amount of time fondly looking at trailing wires covered in small twinkling fairy lights.
Also me: Spends a huge amount of time fondly looking at trailing wires covered in small twinkling fairy lights.
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@stimpunks.org and I have have been working hard all year to develop radically inclusive learning spaces
We have a manifesto and lots of ideas to support those wanting to create Neuroqueer learning spaces and everyone with provide somatic and cognitive liberty
We have a manifesto and lots of ideas to support those wanting to create Neuroqueer learning spaces and everyone with provide somatic and cognitive liberty
The contemporary classroom is a bastion of neuronormativity. We neuroqueer to fight for the right to learn differently.
Behaviorism denies flexibility and choice and is the antithesis of Neuroqueer Learning Spaces (NQLS).
#NeuroqueerLearningSpaces
Behaviorism denies flexibility and choice and is the antithesis of Neuroqueer Learning Spaces (NQLS).
#NeuroqueerLearningSpaces
Neuroqueer Learning Spaces Manifesto
The contemporary classroom is a bastion of neuronormativity. We neuroqueer to fight for the right to learn differently. Behaviorism denies flexibility and choice and is the antithesis of Neuroqueer…
stimpunks.org
November 25, 2024 at 9:29 PM
@stimpunks.org and I have have been working hard all year to develop radically inclusive learning spaces
We have a manifesto and lots of ideas to support those wanting to create Neuroqueer learning spaces and everyone with provide somatic and cognitive liberty
We have a manifesto and lots of ideas to support those wanting to create Neuroqueer learning spaces and everyone with provide somatic and cognitive liberty
As someone wanting to practice more somatic compassion and who experiences vivid mental imagery, I found the ND Wellbeing Approach training from ND Connection so helpful. The training is grounded in polyvagal theory, well paced and well led by an autistic trainer.
ndconnection.co.uk/ndwatraining
ndconnection.co.uk/ndwatraining
Neurodivergent Wellbeing Approach — Neurodiverse Connection
ndconnection.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 5:52 AM
As someone wanting to practice more somatic compassion and who experiences vivid mental imagery, I found the ND Wellbeing Approach training from ND Connection so helpful. The training is grounded in polyvagal theory, well paced and well led by an autistic trainer.
ndconnection.co.uk/ndwatraining
ndconnection.co.uk/ndwatraining
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I don’t like to talk about neurodivergent sense experience in terms of hyper and hypo sensitivity. Because there is no “correct” or just-right Goldilocks standpoint from which to judge. Neurodivergent people are not “incorrectly” experiencing the world. To say “more so” or “less so” misses this.
November 24, 2024 at 11:29 AM
I don’t like to talk about neurodivergent sense experience in terms of hyper and hypo sensitivity. Because there is no “correct” or just-right Goldilocks standpoint from which to judge. Neurodivergent people are not “incorrectly” experiencing the world. To say “more so” or “less so” misses this.