Nem Kearns 🏳️⚧️🇵🇸♿︎♾️
@nemkearns.bsky.social
Co-Director of Disabled Women Ireland, co-founder of NeuroPride, "one person's passionate advocate is everyone else's pain in the hole' (they/them)
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As part of my work for Thriving Autistic, I have helped develop these resources from community feedback
What would you add?
What would you add?
We have a new open-access signposting resource page to support our Discovery Programme for Autistic adults.
Topics include: Masking, Emotional Regulation & Self-Care, Internalised Ableism, Sensory, Intersectionality, Imposter Syndrome, Monotropism & more!
www.thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...
Topics include: Masking, Emotional Regulation & Self-Care, Internalised Ableism, Sensory, Intersectionality, Imposter Syndrome, Monotropism & more!
www.thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...
Discovery Programme Resources
Gentle, neuroaffirming resources created by and for Autistic adults.
www.thrivingautistic.org
October 30, 2025 at 10:39 AM
As part of my work for Thriving Autistic, I have helped develop these resources from community feedback
What would you add?
What would you add?
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Ppl with disabilities [PWD] are excluded, not forgotten.
Ireland has a population of 5.4m Some 1.1m have a disability & 400,000 have a severe disability. Yet one presidential candidate is infamous for her anti-PWD actions. That Heather Humphreys was nominated says it all #Aras25 #SpeirGhorm
Ireland has a population of 5.4m Some 1.1m have a disability & 400,000 have a severe disability. Yet one presidential candidate is infamous for her anti-PWD actions. That Heather Humphreys was nominated says it all #Aras25 #SpeirGhorm
Disabled people and carers are excluded – not forgotten
And that's a common misconception.
www.ontheditch.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Ppl with disabilities [PWD] are excluded, not forgotten.
Ireland has a population of 5.4m Some 1.1m have a disability & 400,000 have a severe disability. Yet one presidential candidate is infamous for her anti-PWD actions. That Heather Humphreys was nominated says it all #Aras25 #SpeirGhorm
Ireland has a population of 5.4m Some 1.1m have a disability & 400,000 have a severe disability. Yet one presidential candidate is infamous for her anti-PWD actions. That Heather Humphreys was nominated says it all #Aras25 #SpeirGhorm
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This is the evidence given by Joseph Mahon at the trial of Soldier F who wa found not guilty today. He was 16 when he was shot on Bloody Sunday, read it and digest the reality of British Justice when the victims aren’t classed as fully human
October 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
This is the evidence given by Joseph Mahon at the trial of Soldier F who wa found not guilty today. He was 16 when he was shot on Bloody Sunday, read it and digest the reality of British Justice when the victims aren’t classed as fully human
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Why ABA Can Never Be Trauma-Informed: "Suppressing outward signs of distress does not equal safety. In fact, it deepens trauma. Children learn that their bodies’ survival signals are wrong and must be ignored in order to receive approval." @endseclusion.bsky.social:
endseclusion.org/2025/10/20/w...
endseclusion.org/2025/10/20/w...
Why ABA Can Never Be Trauma-Informed: Not now. Not ever.
Lately, I've seen more and more programs advertising something they call "trauma-informed ABA." On the surface, it sounds hopeful. After all, who wouldn't want therapies to be gentler, safer, and more...
endseclusion.org
October 22, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Why ABA Can Never Be Trauma-Informed: "Suppressing outward signs of distress does not equal safety. In fact, it deepens trauma. Children learn that their bodies’ survival signals are wrong and must be ignored in order to receive approval." @endseclusion.bsky.social:
endseclusion.org/2025/10/20/w...
endseclusion.org/2025/10/20/w...
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In Saggart tonight there's a large group of masked men who just want to protect women and children who also happened to be determined to murder a hotel full of women and children
October 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
In Saggart tonight there's a large group of masked men who just want to protect women and children who also happened to be determined to murder a hotel full of women and children
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Survivors of childhood abuse (now aged in their 60's & 70's) are on day 16 of hunger strike outside the Dail over redress.
Why is the State treating victims so abysmally that elderly people are hunger striking and sleeping on the streets to get justice? #Speirgorm
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Why is the State treating victims so abysmally that elderly people are hunger striking and sleeping on the streets to get justice? #Speirgorm
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Family of Dáil hunger striker expresses worry for mother
The family of a survivor of residential abuse who is protesting outside the Dáil has written to the Minister for Education to express "grave concern" about the physical and mental health of their moth...
www.rte.ie
October 8, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Survivors of childhood abuse (now aged in their 60's & 70's) are on day 16 of hunger strike outside the Dail over redress.
Why is the State treating victims so abysmally that elderly people are hunger striking and sleeping on the streets to get justice? #Speirgorm
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Why is the State treating victims so abysmally that elderly people are hunger striking and sleeping on the streets to get justice? #Speirgorm
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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When you say only the “genuinely disabled” should receive support, you’re aiding fascism.
When you say people are scamming the system, you’re aiding fascism.
Many disabilities are invisible and it’s hard to get support.
People aren’t scamming. That’s “useless eater” rhetoric designed to divide.
When you say people are scamming the system, you’re aiding fascism.
Many disabilities are invisible and it’s hard to get support.
People aren’t scamming. That’s “useless eater” rhetoric designed to divide.
October 19, 2025 at 5:20 AM
When you say only the “genuinely disabled” should receive support, you’re aiding fascism.
When you say people are scamming the system, you’re aiding fascism.
Many disabilities are invisible and it’s hard to get support.
People aren’t scamming. That’s “useless eater” rhetoric designed to divide.
When you say people are scamming the system, you’re aiding fascism.
Many disabilities are invisible and it’s hard to get support.
People aren’t scamming. That’s “useless eater” rhetoric designed to divide.
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Disabled people should be allowed to get married without losing our healthcare. We shouldn’t have to choose between weddings and staying alive. In 2025 we still have no marriage rights or property rights. We never have, and it’s total shit. Fuck Eugenics, we deserve so much better.
Do you have any extremely niche, but serious, ethical stances?
October 20, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Disabled people should be allowed to get married without losing our healthcare. We shouldn’t have to choose between weddings and staying alive. In 2025 we still have no marriage rights or property rights. We never have, and it’s total shit. Fuck Eugenics, we deserve so much better.
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People don't realise how malicious the 'reforms' proposed by Heather Humphreys to disability supports were. Very few people appreciate the work put in by disabled activists to resist those reforms or the lasting damage caused. No apology or even acknowledgement, HH is not a President for all #Áras25
I was one of the leaders of Scrap The Green Paper because I & my friends were suicidal after learning proposals for ~84% of disabled to be pushed into work
I've not recovered from pushing myself to fight it, nor my friends
I'm so broken & Humphreys wants a house in the park on our backs
#áras25
I've not recovered from pushing myself to fight it, nor my friends
I'm so broken & Humphreys wants a house in the park on our backs
#áras25
October 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
People don't realise how malicious the 'reforms' proposed by Heather Humphreys to disability supports were. Very few people appreciate the work put in by disabled activists to resist those reforms or the lasting damage caused. No apology or even acknowledgement, HH is not a President for all #Áras25
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As another of the leaders of Scrap the Green Paper can confirm the fear and harm these proposals caused. HH ignored our requests to meet or to accept a petition signed by thousands of Disabled people. And since this there has been a marked increase in reviews of DA recepients, to punish us
People don't realise how malicious the 'reforms' proposed by Heather Humphreys to disability supports were. Very few people appreciate the work put in by disabled activists to resist those reforms or the lasting damage caused. No apology or even acknowledgement, HH is not a President for all #Áras25
I was one of the leaders of Scrap The Green Paper because I & my friends were suicidal after learning proposals for ~84% of disabled to be pushed into work
I've not recovered from pushing myself to fight it, nor my friends
I'm so broken & Humphreys wants a house in the park on our backs
#áras25
I've not recovered from pushing myself to fight it, nor my friends
I'm so broken & Humphreys wants a house in the park on our backs
#áras25
October 14, 2025 at 9:49 PM
As another of the leaders of Scrap the Green Paper can confirm the fear and harm these proposals caused. HH ignored our requests to meet or to accept a petition signed by thousands of Disabled people. And since this there has been a marked increase in reviews of DA recepients, to punish us
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@dw-ireland.bsky.social
CAMHS is not fit for purpose, young Neurodivergent (particularly Autistic) people turned away when in need of support, families on wait-lists for years only to age out.
CAMHS is not fit for purpose, young Neurodivergent (particularly Autistic) people turned away when in need of support, families on wait-lists for years only to age out.
we have a mental health crisis in this county #speirgorm if you feel strongly about child and adolescent mental health services
please use your public voice and complete this survey
I am not working on it
just think it’s a critical wellbeing ask
easy-feedback.de/s/2035250/8N...
please use your public voice and complete this survey
I am not working on it
just think it’s a critical wellbeing ask
easy-feedback.de/s/2035250/8N...
Development of National Standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services – Scoping Consultation
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October 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
@dw-ireland.bsky.social
CAMHS is not fit for purpose, young Neurodivergent (particularly Autistic) people turned away when in need of support, families on wait-lists for years only to age out.
CAMHS is not fit for purpose, young Neurodivergent (particularly Autistic) people turned away when in need of support, families on wait-lists for years only to age out.
It's interesting that David Cullinane represents a party which supports the right of people 'not assigned Irish at birth', so to speak, to self-identify as Irish without an arduous citizenship process,* to vie for Taoiseach or President of Ireland as an equal basis to other citizens.
*as do I. 1/2
*as do I. 1/2
April 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
It's interesting that David Cullinane represents a party which supports the right of people 'not assigned Irish at birth', so to speak, to self-identify as Irish without an arduous citizenship process,* to vie for Taoiseach or President of Ireland as an equal basis to other citizens.
*as do I. 1/2
*as do I. 1/2
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A signposting resource to support Autistic people experiencing menopause/ perimenopause.
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Autistic Menopause & Perimenopause Resources | Autistic Realms
A signposting resource to support Autistic people experiencing menopause/ perimenopause. What else would you recommend?Any other research/books/ blogs / You ...
autisticrealms.com
April 28, 2025 at 8:53 AM
A signposting resource to support Autistic people experiencing menopause/ perimenopause.
autisticrealms.com/autistic-men...
autisticrealms.com/autistic-men...
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Details on the conference here ausometraining.com/minding-auti...
ID: graphic of poster. Groups of smiling people, various ages in 2 pics
Alt text: 'Minding Autistic Minds mental health conference by Autistic people, for everyone
25th & 26th April 2025 Osprey Hotel, Naas +online
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ID: graphic of poster. Groups of smiling people, various ages in 2 pics
Alt text: 'Minding Autistic Minds mental health conference by Autistic people, for everyone
25th & 26th April 2025 Osprey Hotel, Naas +online
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Minding Autistic Minds Conference 2025 | AUsome Training Conference 2025 Minding Autistic Minds
Ausome Conference 2025- Minding Autistic Minds- a vital conference on Autistic mental health -Osprey Hotel, Naas April 25th and 26th
ausometraining.com
April 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Details on the conference here ausometraining.com/minding-auti...
ID: graphic of poster. Groups of smiling people, various ages in 2 pics
Alt text: 'Minding Autistic Minds mental health conference by Autistic people, for everyone
25th & 26th April 2025 Osprey Hotel, Naas +online
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ID: graphic of poster. Groups of smiling people, various ages in 2 pics
Alt text: 'Minding Autistic Minds mental health conference by Autistic people, for everyone
25th & 26th April 2025 Osprey Hotel, Naas +online
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Looking forward to attending Ausome Training's conference next week & even presenting this year (me nerves) - can attend in-person or online. Had a chat with Evaleen about last year if people want to know what it was like. 1/3
youtu.be/p-KMg6B7Bm8?...
#Autistic #SpeirGorm #Spéirghorm #ND
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#Autistic #SpeirGorm #Spéirghorm #ND
Belonging for Autistics: Evaleen and Gillian Kearns chat about conference #mindingautisticminds
YouTube video by AUsome Training
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April 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Looking forward to attending Ausome Training's conference next week & even presenting this year (me nerves) - can attend in-person or online. Had a chat with Evaleen about last year if people want to know what it was like. 1/3
youtu.be/p-KMg6B7Bm8?...
#Autistic #SpeirGorm #Spéirghorm #ND
youtu.be/p-KMg6B7Bm8?...
#Autistic #SpeirGorm #Spéirghorm #ND
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Alt text - cont Day 1 Autistic adults
Day 2 Autistic minors
2 days of NEURO-AFFIRMING talks & workshops
gain expert insights expand your network, make a difference'
@kieranrose.bsky.social @nemkearns.bsky.social @petewharmby.com @autisticallyscott.bsky.social
#Autistic #Neurodivergent #Speirgorm
Day 2 Autistic minors
2 days of NEURO-AFFIRMING talks & workshops
gain expert insights expand your network, make a difference'
@kieranrose.bsky.social @nemkearns.bsky.social @petewharmby.com @autisticallyscott.bsky.social
#Autistic #Neurodivergent #Speirgorm
April 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Alt text - cont Day 1 Autistic adults
Day 2 Autistic minors
2 days of NEURO-AFFIRMING talks & workshops
gain expert insights expand your network, make a difference'
@kieranrose.bsky.social @nemkearns.bsky.social @petewharmby.com @autisticallyscott.bsky.social
#Autistic #Neurodivergent #Speirgorm
Day 2 Autistic minors
2 days of NEURO-AFFIRMING talks & workshops
gain expert insights expand your network, make a difference'
@kieranrose.bsky.social @nemkearns.bsky.social @petewharmby.com @autisticallyscott.bsky.social
#Autistic #Neurodivergent #Speirgorm