Cliona K
@neuromusings-ck.bsky.social
Late diagnosed Autistic. Climate change and disability inclusion are my main passions! MSc Climate Change and currently doing Diploma in Autism Studies in UCC. www.puritybelle.com
Latest blog post, talking about ableism in relation to autism - www.puritybelle.com/2025/11/ever... #autistic #autism #ableism
Everyday Ableism and how it impacts Autistic people - Purity Belle Environmental Blog
Ableism in relation to Autism, how it presents and how it impacts us.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Latest blog post, talking about ableism in relation to autism - www.puritybelle.com/2025/11/ever... #autistic #autism #ableism
I spent Friday at the fabulous conference organised by @ausometraining.bsky.social. It was wonderful to hear from all the speakers.I had to leave early because my spoons were running out but it was such a lovely affirming counterpoint to a lot of negativity and hate that’s in the air at the moment
April 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I spent Friday at the fabulous conference organised by @ausometraining.bsky.social. It was wonderful to hear from all the speakers.I had to leave early because my spoons were running out but it was such a lovely affirming counterpoint to a lot of negativity and hate that’s in the air at the moment
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Check out ASAN's Executive Director Colin Killick's NPR interview about RFK Jr.'s recent comments: "In our entire community across the entire spectrum of levels of support need or types of impairment, that our lives are worthwhile and worth living." www.npr.org/2025/04/20/n...
RFK Jr.'s comments on autism spark outrage among researchers
HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy's comments on autism have sparked outrage. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Colin Killick, director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, for his reaction.
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April 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Check out ASAN's Executive Director Colin Killick's NPR interview about RFK Jr.'s recent comments: "In our entire community across the entire spectrum of levels of support need or types of impairment, that our lives are worthwhile and worth living." www.npr.org/2025/04/20/n...
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Autistic people and experts voice alarm at RFK’s ‘terrible’ approach to condition
Autistic people and experts voice alarm at RFK’s ‘terrible’ approach to condition
Health secretary is planning wide-ranging monitoring of autistic people’s health record and cuts to disability services
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April 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Autistic people and experts voice alarm at RFK’s ‘terrible’ approach to condition
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“Stimming had a SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE impact on autistic adults’ self-rated self-efficacy”
“Results CONTRADICT the negative view often expressed suggesting that stimming should be eradicated”
“Stimming has a POSITIVE effect and SUPPORTS autistic individuals’ ability to COPE with difficulties”
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“Results CONTRADICT the negative view often expressed suggesting that stimming should be eradicated”
“Stimming has a POSITIVE effect and SUPPORTS autistic individuals’ ability to COPE with difficulties”
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Repetitive Behaviours in Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults: Associations with Sensory Sensitivity and Impact on Self-Efficacy - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Purpose: Restricted and repetitive behaviours are a core feature of autism diagnoses but have not been widely studied in adulthood. This study examined the rates of and associations between repetitive...
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December 3, 2024 at 2:30 AM
“Stimming had a SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE impact on autistic adults’ self-rated self-efficacy”
“Results CONTRADICT the negative view often expressed suggesting that stimming should be eradicated”
“Stimming has a POSITIVE effect and SUPPORTS autistic individuals’ ability to COPE with difficulties”
🫠
“Results CONTRADICT the negative view often expressed suggesting that stimming should be eradicated”
“Stimming has a POSITIVE effect and SUPPORTS autistic individuals’ ability to COPE with difficulties”
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Excerpt from my latest newsletter installment. Discussion the risk that RFK Jr. Presents to Autistic people.
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/rfk-jr-is-...
#Politics #GlobalPolitics #ActuallyAutistic #autism #neurodiversity
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/rfk-jr-is-...
#Politics #GlobalPolitics #ActuallyAutistic #autism #neurodiversity
April 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Excerpt from my latest newsletter installment. Discussion the risk that RFK Jr. Presents to Autistic people.
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/rfk-jr-is-...
#Politics #GlobalPolitics #ActuallyAutistic #autism #neurodiversity
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/rfk-jr-is-...
#Politics #GlobalPolitics #ActuallyAutistic #autism #neurodiversity
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While RFK Jr. Made his remarks saying autistic life is a tragedy that destroys families, I sat right in front of him and made it a point to let him know he was wrong. My latest for @msnbc.com
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Opinion | I know RFK Jr. is wrong about autistic people — because he's talking about me
“These are kids who will never pay taxes,” HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said of autistic children Wednesday. "They’ll never hold a job.”
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April 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
While RFK Jr. Made his remarks saying autistic life is a tragedy that destroys families, I sat right in front of him and made it a point to let him know he was wrong. My latest for @msnbc.com
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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Latest blog post - this was a college assignment and although I would have liked to reword to a more blog friendly format, i don’t have time at the mo so just sharing as is. #autisticsupports #autism #autismstudies www.puritybelle.com/2025/04/auti...
Autistic Supports: Applied Behaviour Analysis and Augmentative Alternative Communication, A Comparison - Purity Belle Environmental Blog
A comparison of ABA and AAC as autistic supports from a human rights perspective.
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April 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Latest blog post - this was a college assignment and although I would have liked to reword to a more blog friendly format, i don’t have time at the mo so just sharing as is. #autisticsupports #autism #autismstudies www.puritybelle.com/2025/04/auti...
I’m very excited about the launch of ‘Wired our Own Way’ tomorrow evening in Hodges Figgis. I’m very honoured to have an essay in this wonderful collection of Irish autistic voices. #wiredourownway #booklaunch #irishbooks #autistic
March 26, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I’m very excited about the launch of ‘Wired our Own Way’ tomorrow evening in Hodges Figgis. I’m very honoured to have an essay in this wonderful collection of Irish autistic voices. #wiredourownway #booklaunch #irishbooks #autistic
I was thrilled to have my essay selected for this anthology of Irish #autistic voices. Available to pre-order here - www.dubraybooks.ie/product/wire... #writing
March 1, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I was thrilled to have my essay selected for this anthology of Irish #autistic voices. Available to pre-order here - www.dubraybooks.ie/product/wire... #writing
Looking forward to doing this talk as part of the Cultural Autism Studies at Yale project. I’ll be talking about communication barriers and connections, cultural norms and why autistic people can struggle socially.
January 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Looking forward to doing this talk as part of the Cultural Autism Studies at Yale project. I’ll be talking about communication barriers and connections, cultural norms and why autistic people can struggle socially.
An old post and it was written as an academic essay with a specific word count, which limited a bit more nuanced discussion. But still relevant and hopefully when I have more time, I can expand a bit more. #autism
Autism and Epistemic Injustice - Purity Belle Environmental Blog
Autism and 'othering': Epistemic injustice, neuro norms and white supremacy; the role of autistic people in a pluralistic society.
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December 6, 2024 at 7:54 PM
An old post and it was written as an academic essay with a specific word count, which limited a bit more nuanced discussion. But still relevant and hopefully when I have more time, I can expand a bit more. #autism
A really hard read. All of it but particularly quotes and statements that show the deep prejudice against autistic people. Beautifully articulated by Monique Botha.
www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
Frontiers | Academic, Activist, or Advocate? Angry, Entangled, and Emerging: A Critical Reflection on Autism Knowledge Production
There has been a focus on autistic-led and participatory research in autism research, but minimal discussion about whether the field is hospitable to autisti...
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December 5, 2024 at 11:23 AM
A really hard read. All of it but particularly quotes and statements that show the deep prejudice against autistic people. Beautifully articulated by Monique Botha.
www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
New to here and still getting used to it but satisfaction of getting rid of that other app was immense. Might as well share a blog post. A long bout of autistic burnout completely floored me, I talk about it here - www.puritybelle.com/2024/09/auti...
Autistic Burnout, Rock Pools and Other Thoughts - Purity Belle Environmental Blog
Autistic Burnout - my personal experience and what can help
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November 19, 2024 at 11:30 PM
New to here and still getting used to it but satisfaction of getting rid of that other app was immense. Might as well share a blog post. A long bout of autistic burnout completely floored me, I talk about it here - www.puritybelle.com/2024/09/auti...
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Useful BBC article about #AutisticElders
Autism: 'I felt broken before being diagnosed at 70'
An estimated 90% of autistic people over 50 have not received a diagnosis, research suggests.
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November 11, 2024 at 8:53 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Useful BBC article about #AutisticElders