Louise Ting
@neuro-observant.bsky.social
Neurodivergent. LGBTQ+ 🌈 Passionate about autism advocacy, mental health, and research. Community volunteer. Love 🐈, PPI, art and learning
Creator of this popular PPI resource (used by research orgs & universities globally):
tiny.cc/PPIdiagram
Creator of this popular PPI resource (used by research orgs & universities globally):
tiny.cc/PPIdiagram
That is… surprising
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
That is… surprising
differ (diverge) from the norm/ average and that’s bad
November 13, 2025 at 1:15 AM
differ (diverge) from the norm/ average and that’s bad
Yeah, I know what you mean! But, to add an extra layer, once it becomes “NEUROdivergent”, it actually doesn’t bother me anymore. I guess “diverse” can be less jarring because it just implies variety/ richness, whereas “divergent” can feel more judgmental… like we
November 13, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Yeah, I know what you mean! But, to add an extra layer, once it becomes “NEUROdivergent”, it actually doesn’t bother me anymore. I guess “diverse” can be less jarring because it just implies variety/ richness, whereas “divergent” can feel more judgmental… like we
“Room for acceptance without the need for labelling” is a very good way to put it. I personally find “neurodivergent” less stigmatising as a term but have also benefitted from more specific labelling in certain contexts… It’s definitely a complex and nuanced topic
November 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
“Room for acceptance without the need for labelling” is a very good way to put it. I personally find “neurodivergent” less stigmatising as a term but have also benefitted from more specific labelling in certain contexts… It’s definitely a complex and nuanced topic
Great to hear it’s of interest! 😊
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Great to hear it’s of interest! 😊
100%! The number of times this has happened to me just this year 🫠
November 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
100%! The number of times this has happened to me just this year 🫠
Research paper in full:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Authors: Aimee Grant, Jennifer Leigh, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social, Stephen J Macdonald, Kathryn Williams, Gemma Williams, Kieran Rose, @annmemmott.bsky.social and Amy Pearson
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Authors: Aimee Grant, Jennifer Leigh, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social, Stephen J Macdonald, Kathryn Williams, Gemma Williams, Kieran Rose, @annmemmott.bsky.social and Amy Pearson
November 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Research paper in full:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Authors: Aimee Grant, Jennifer Leigh, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social, Stephen J Macdonald, Kathryn Williams, Gemma Williams, Kieran Rose, @annmemmott.bsky.social and Amy Pearson
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Authors: Aimee Grant, Jennifer Leigh, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social, Stephen J Macdonald, Kathryn Williams, Gemma Williams, Kieran Rose, @annmemmott.bsky.social and Amy Pearson
Based on an article in The Conversation by @draimeegrant.bsky.social, @dramypearson.bsky.social and Jennifer Leigh
theconversation.com/what-autisti...
theconversation.com/what-autisti...
What autistic people – and those with ADHD and dyslexia – really think about the word ‘neurodiversity’
A new UK survey of more than 900 neurodivergent adults has revealed strong feelings about the language of neurodiversity.
theconversation.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Based on an article in The Conversation by @draimeegrant.bsky.social, @dramypearson.bsky.social and Jennifer Leigh
theconversation.com/what-autisti...
theconversation.com/what-autisti...
Recommendations:
Those providing services to neurodivergent people should:
- Mirror each individual neurodivergent person's language choices
- Use neurodiversity-related terminology correctly
Those providing services to neurodivergent people should:
- Mirror each individual neurodivergent person's language choices
- Use neurodiversity-related terminology correctly
November 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Recommendations:
Those providing services to neurodivergent people should:
- Mirror each individual neurodivergent person's language choices
- Use neurodiversity-related terminology correctly
Those providing services to neurodivergent people should:
- Mirror each individual neurodivergent person's language choices
- Use neurodiversity-related terminology correctly
“Instead of replacing those words, we should focus on reducing prejudice and discrimination against neurodivergent people, and also on using language that reflects respect and understanding”
November 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
“Instead of replacing those words, we should focus on reducing prejudice and discrimination against neurodivergent people, and also on using language that reflects respect and understanding”
“Our research shows that while umbrella terms like neurodivergent can create community and belonging, they shouldn’t replace more specific identities such as autism or ADHD. Both have an important place”
November 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
“Our research shows that while umbrella terms like neurodivergent can create community and belonging, they shouldn’t replace more specific identities such as autism or ADHD. Both have an important place”
Aww no 🥲 Still, your contribution was clearly of huge value to the inquiry. What an intriguing and challenging experience overall
November 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Aww no 🥲 Still, your contribution was clearly of huge value to the inquiry. What an intriguing and challenging experience overall
Glad the outsides are looking mostly ok! Hopefully less and less pain with each week that passes too ❤️
November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Glad the outsides are looking mostly ok! Hopefully less and less pain with each week that passes too ❤️
More children should be introduced to nature early 🙂 It can be a wonder to behold and helps ground us whilst reminding us that we exist alongside many, many other living things 🌱
November 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
More children should be introduced to nature early 🙂 It can be a wonder to behold and helps ground us whilst reminding us that we exist alongside many, many other living things 🌱
Love how much you appreciate and treasure nature! It’s such a precious gift 💖
November 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Love how much you appreciate and treasure nature! It’s such a precious gift 💖
Yeah, I’m hoping they’ll add those features eventually as they’re pretty basic! Aww, I’m glad you’re still here on Bluesky 🤗
November 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Yeah, I’m hoping they’ll add those features eventually as they’re pretty basic! Aww, I’m glad you’re still here on Bluesky 🤗
I wish there was an edit function so much 😭 And drafts!
Ooh, I’ve not seen a dove in a long time… So this is a lovely surprise 😊
Ooh, I’ve not seen a dove in a long time… So this is a lovely surprise 😊
November 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I wish there was an edit function so much 😭 And drafts!
Ooh, I’ve not seen a dove in a long time… So this is a lovely surprise 😊
Ooh, I’ve not seen a dove in a long time… So this is a lovely surprise 😊
Aww thank you, Cindy! And it’s great that we can have these conversations with people… Obviously we don’t always know what the response will be but I always find it so encouraging when I bring up autism around someone I’ve just met and they are informed and/ or keen to understand! ❤️
November 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Aww thank you, Cindy! And it’s great that we can have these conversations with people… Obviously we don’t always know what the response will be but I always find it so encouraging when I bring up autism around someone I’ve just met and they are informed and/ or keen to understand! ❤️
It did not come across as condescending to me! But I did also know you were autistic tbf :) Ha, I am certainly enjoying these euphemisms 😂
November 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
It did not come across as condescending to me! But I did also know you were autistic tbf :) Ha, I am certainly enjoying these euphemisms 😂
Yeah, I find that sometimes it can be a case of asking “Would you like me to be in listening mode, or fixing mode?” :)
November 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Yeah, I find that sometimes it can be a case of asking “Would you like me to be in listening mode, or fixing mode?” :)