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Stimpunks is created by and for neurodivergent and disabled people. We provide mutual aid, learning opportunities, human-centered research, and living wages for our community.
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By becoming a donor to Stimpunks, you help us:
- catalyze Stimpunks projects,
- coordinate neurodivergent & disabled peer support,
- document ND and disabled culture,
- conduct ND & disabled research,
- develop & deliver education based on lived experiences.
- catalyze Stimpunks projects,
- coordinate neurodivergent & disabled peer support,
- document ND and disabled culture,
- conduct ND & disabled research,
- develop & deliver education based on lived experiences.
Our Co-Creative Directors Helen Edgar and Ryan Boren have a chapter on “Cavendish Space” in the book “Sensory Spaces: An A-Z of Immersive and Creative Environments to Support Sensory Integration”, available now from Routledge.
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We have a chapter in “Sensory Spaces: An A-Z of Immersive and Creative Environments to Support Sensory Integration”
Our Co-Creative Directors Helen Edgar and Ryan Boren have a chapter on “Cavendish Space” in the book “Sensory Spaces: An A-Z of Immersive and Creative Environments to Support Sensory Integration”,…
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November 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Our Co-Creative Directors Helen Edgar and Ryan Boren have a chapter on “Cavendish Space” in the book “Sensory Spaces: An A-Z of Immersive and Creative Environments to Support Sensory Integration”, available now from Routledge.
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"preliminary evidence" that "ABA therapy may be associated with increased odds of mental health hospitalizations and more frequent hospital stays among autistic youth" journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... "future inquiry into the safety of ABA and who may or may not be harmed by it is essential..."
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November 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
"preliminary evidence" that "ABA therapy may be associated with increased odds of mental health hospitalizations and more frequent hospital stays among autistic youth" journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... "future inquiry into the safety of ABA and who may or may not be harmed by it is essential..."
Yes! Name the systems of power. The neuronormative paradigm is one of THE systems of power yet it has gone unnamed.
The history of schooling is the history of the neuronormative paradigm and neuronormative domination.
The history of schooling is the history of the neuronormative paradigm and neuronormative domination.
The Neuronormative Paradigm, conceptualised by @dr-nicky.bsky.social names the systems that define & enforce what society considers normal and acceptable.
This exploration piece contrasts the neuronormative paradigm with the neurodiversity paradigm.
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This exploration piece contrasts the neuronormative paradigm with the neurodiversity paradigm.
autisticrealms.com/the-neuronor...
The Neuronormative Paradigm: Naming The Systems That Harm | Autistic Realms
The Neuronormative Paradigm, conceptualised by Nick Walker, names the systems that define and enforce what society considers normal. This exploration piece ...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Yes! Name the systems of power. The neuronormative paradigm is one of THE systems of power yet it has gone unnamed.
The history of schooling is the history of the neuronormative paradigm and neuronormative domination.
The history of schooling is the history of the neuronormative paradigm and neuronormative domination.
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The Neuronormative Paradigm, conceptualised by @dr-nicky.bsky.social names the systems that define & enforce what society considers normal and acceptable.
This exploration piece contrasts the neuronormative paradigm with the neurodiversity paradigm.
autisticrealms.com/the-neuronor...
This exploration piece contrasts the neuronormative paradigm with the neurodiversity paradigm.
autisticrealms.com/the-neuronor...
The Neuronormative Paradigm: Naming The Systems That Harm | Autistic Realms
The Neuronormative Paradigm, conceptualised by Nick Walker, names the systems that define and enforce what society considers normal. This exploration piece ...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The Neuronormative Paradigm, conceptualised by @dr-nicky.bsky.social names the systems that define & enforce what society considers normal and acceptable.
This exploration piece contrasts the neuronormative paradigm with the neurodiversity paradigm.
autisticrealms.com/the-neuronor...
This exploration piece contrasts the neuronormative paradigm with the neurodiversity paradigm.
autisticrealms.com/the-neuronor...
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Please understand that Americans who have a serious chronic illness essentially have no where to run to.
(The immigration rules of countries with the kind of health care system it takes to keep me alive deny me admission because I'm seriously chronically ill, and, therefore, a 'drain on resources')
(The immigration rules of countries with the kind of health care system it takes to keep me alive deny me admission because I'm seriously chronically ill, and, therefore, a 'drain on resources')
I am not done fighting.
I do need to get a good night's sleep. But please know that I am not done fighting for healthcare. I understand that many of you — many of US — die without medical care.
patreon.com/mattbc is the best place to follow my work, it's not paywalled, a free account is fine.
I do need to get a good night's sleep. But please know that I am not done fighting for healthcare. I understand that many of you — many of US — die without medical care.
patreon.com/mattbc is the best place to follow my work, it's not paywalled, a free account is fine.
Get more from Matthew Cortland on Patreon
creating Shouldn't Need to Be a Lawyer
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November 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Please understand that Americans who have a serious chronic illness essentially have no where to run to.
(The immigration rules of countries with the kind of health care system it takes to keep me alive deny me admission because I'm seriously chronically ill, and, therefore, a 'drain on resources')
(The immigration rules of countries with the kind of health care system it takes to keep me alive deny me admission because I'm seriously chronically ill, and, therefore, a 'drain on resources')
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Sharing an upcoming publication with the chapter I co-authored with @fergus.oolong.co.uk
Embracing Monotropism and Flow
It Takes All Kinds of Minds: Fostering Neurodivergent Thriving at School
Ed. Rachael Davis @claruineill.bsky.social & @suereviews.bsky.social
www.routledge.com/It-Takes-All...
Embracing Monotropism and Flow
It Takes All Kinds of Minds: Fostering Neurodivergent Thriving at School
Ed. Rachael Davis @claruineill.bsky.social & @suereviews.bsky.social
www.routledge.com/It-Takes-All...
November 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Sharing an upcoming publication with the chapter I co-authored with @fergus.oolong.co.uk
Embracing Monotropism and Flow
It Takes All Kinds of Minds: Fostering Neurodivergent Thriving at School
Ed. Rachael Davis @claruineill.bsky.social & @suereviews.bsky.social
www.routledge.com/It-Takes-All...
Embracing Monotropism and Flow
It Takes All Kinds of Minds: Fostering Neurodivergent Thriving at School
Ed. Rachael Davis @claruineill.bsky.social & @suereviews.bsky.social
www.routledge.com/It-Takes-All...
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
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Disabled people tried to warn you.
We said that the rising eugenicist sentiment that accelerated during the “back to normal” phase of Covid would eventually hurt everyone
The new healthcare plan for America appears to be:
Don’t get sick
If you do get sick, it’s your fault
If you can’t pay, die
We said that the rising eugenicist sentiment that accelerated during the “back to normal” phase of Covid would eventually hurt everyone
The new healthcare plan for America appears to be:
Don’t get sick
If you do get sick, it’s your fault
If you can’t pay, die
November 9, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Disabled people tried to warn you.
We said that the rising eugenicist sentiment that accelerated during the “back to normal” phase of Covid would eventually hurt everyone
The new healthcare plan for America appears to be:
Don’t get sick
If you do get sick, it’s your fault
If you can’t pay, die
We said that the rising eugenicist sentiment that accelerated during the “back to normal” phase of Covid would eventually hurt everyone
The new healthcare plan for America appears to be:
Don’t get sick
If you do get sick, it’s your fault
If you can’t pay, die
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Our main requirement for happiness in new locations: French fries available at all times. (Note: We have scored.)
If you go to different places, what is your #1 requirement?
#Autism #SameFoods #neurodiversity
[image: basket of French fries on a restaurant table.]
If you go to different places, what is your #1 requirement?
#Autism #SameFoods #neurodiversity
[image: basket of French fries on a restaurant table.]
November 9, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Our main requirement for happiness in new locations: French fries available at all times. (Note: We have scored.)
If you go to different places, what is your #1 requirement?
#Autism #SameFoods #neurodiversity
[image: basket of French fries on a restaurant table.]
If you go to different places, what is your #1 requirement?
#Autism #SameFoods #neurodiversity
[image: basket of French fries on a restaurant table.]
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There’s a moment in autistic burnout where you stop being able to explain what’s wrong — because explaining is part of what’s breaking you.
November 8, 2025 at 12:12 AM
There’s a moment in autistic burnout where you stop being able to explain what’s wrong — because explaining is part of what’s breaking you.
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New — While some states have received SNAP benefits for November and USDA is supposedly pushing through all federal payments soon, that doesn’t erase the psychological terror of the last few weeks.
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
The voices of SNAP
Recipients have become political pawns. They explained, in their own words, what Trump withholding funds has been like.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
New — While some states have received SNAP benefits for November and USDA is supposedly pushing through all federal payments soon, that doesn’t erase the psychological terror of the last few weeks.
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
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![[a woman with eyes wide open and a panicked look on her face - she's in bed with her phone next to her] - did i take my meds or just think about taking my meds](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dbzmdmsaz6lkhb4tv3culzme/bafkreigm4qpdplozfci2y677yvf5hxf6wsbkxuw7yh3y2ydtffktr37oii@jpeg)
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Being on SNAP benefits for 17 years, I've NEVER been told I wouldn't be paid my benefits. NEVER. What is going on is BEYOND cruel. The ppl w/disabilities, ppl w/chronic illnesses & cancer, seniors already isolated, the 16M hh's w/children. WE REFUSE TO BE A NUMBER. WE ARE PEOPLE. WE DESERVE DIGNITY.
November 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Being on SNAP benefits for 17 years, I've NEVER been told I wouldn't be paid my benefits. NEVER. What is going on is BEYOND cruel. The ppl w/disabilities, ppl w/chronic illnesses & cancer, seniors already isolated, the 16M hh's w/children. WE REFUSE TO BE A NUMBER. WE ARE PEOPLE. WE DESERVE DIGNITY.
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This is true, but back to the fact that law enforcement are particularly cruel to disabled people, as they see anything out of the norm as “noncompliance”. 50% of custody deaths are disabled people.
The despicable treatment of detainees is unlivable for disabled people. Which is the point.
The despicable treatment of detainees is unlivable for disabled people. Which is the point.
Not ICE. Border Patrol. They’re wearing Border Patrol uniforms with clear Border Patrol patches on them.
There are many videos of ICE officers doing outrageous stuff but a lot of the absolute worst videos are of Border Patrol, who are basically Bovino and Miller’s most aggressive tool right now.
There are many videos of ICE officers doing outrageous stuff but a lot of the absolute worst videos are of Border Patrol, who are basically Bovino and Miller’s most aggressive tool right now.
ICE agents in Chicago violently detain a non verbal autistic man for being “non compliant”
He couldn’t “comply” because of his disability…they don’t care
This is not the first time they’ve gone after a disabled person
They target the most vulnerable because it’s an easy way to meet their quota
He couldn’t “comply” because of his disability…they don’t care
This is not the first time they’ve gone after a disabled person
They target the most vulnerable because it’s an easy way to meet their quota
November 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This is true, but back to the fact that law enforcement are particularly cruel to disabled people, as they see anything out of the norm as “noncompliance”. 50% of custody deaths are disabled people.
The despicable treatment of detainees is unlivable for disabled people. Which is the point.
The despicable treatment of detainees is unlivable for disabled people. Which is the point.
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Bookmark this. It’s a great central point from which to start investigating your neurodiversity. Pick your own pathway and very much take it at your own pace.
Changelog: Added buttons to take the Comprehensive Autistic Trait Inventory (CATI) and the Monotropism Questionnaires to our “Autism Pathway”.
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Autism Pathway
When you or your kid is diagnosed as autistic, almost all of the professional advice you get from education and healthcare is steeped in deficit ideology and the pathology paradigm. There is a better…
stimpunks.org
November 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Bookmark this. It’s a great central point from which to start investigating your neurodiversity. Pick your own pathway and very much take it at your own pace.
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Autistic accommodations aren’t a luxury
They’re not “nice extras” or “special treatment”
They’re ESSENTIAL adjustments that help autistic people exist safely, access what others already can, and live with less pain and exhaustion
#disability #neurodiversity
They’re not “nice extras” or “special treatment”
They’re ESSENTIAL adjustments that help autistic people exist safely, access what others already can, and live with less pain and exhaustion
#disability #neurodiversity
November 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Autistic accommodations aren’t a luxury
They’re not “nice extras” or “special treatment”
They’re ESSENTIAL adjustments that help autistic people exist safely, access what others already can, and live with less pain and exhaustion
#disability #neurodiversity
They’re not “nice extras” or “special treatment”
They’re ESSENTIAL adjustments that help autistic people exist safely, access what others already can, and live with less pain and exhaustion
#disability #neurodiversity
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Malnutrition can cause chronic illness & disability
If people have to start rationing food, some will end up with chronic health issues.
The stress of not knowing if food assistance will be paid is also taking a tremendous toll on people’s health
Check on each other & feed those you can
If people have to start rationing food, some will end up with chronic health issues.
The stress of not knowing if food assistance will be paid is also taking a tremendous toll on people’s health
Check on each other & feed those you can
November 8, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Malnutrition can cause chronic illness & disability
If people have to start rationing food, some will end up with chronic health issues.
The stress of not knowing if food assistance will be paid is also taking a tremendous toll on people’s health
Check on each other & feed those you can
If people have to start rationing food, some will end up with chronic health issues.
The stress of not knowing if food assistance will be paid is also taking a tremendous toll on people’s health
Check on each other & feed those you can
Changelog: Added buttons to take the Comprehensive Autistic Trait Inventory (CATI) and the Monotropism Questionnaires to our “Autism Pathway”.
stimpunks.org/pathways/aut...
stimpunks.org/pathways/aut...
Autism Pathway
When you or your kid is diagnosed as autistic, almost all of the professional advice you get from education and healthcare is steeped in deficit ideology and the pathology paradigm. There is a better…
stimpunks.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Changelog: Added buttons to take the Comprehensive Autistic Trait Inventory (CATI) and the Monotropism Questionnaires to our “Autism Pathway”.
stimpunks.org/pathways/aut...
stimpunks.org/pathways/aut...
Changelog: Added a quote from “Psychometric evaluation of the Comprehensive Autistic Trait Inventory in autistic and non-autistic adults, 2025” to “Comprehensive Autistic Trait Inventory - Stimpunks Foundation”.
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Comprehensive Autistic Trait Inventory
The Comprehensive Autistic Trait Inventory (CATI) is a self-report inventory of autistic traits developed in collaboration with autistic people. CATI-R (revised) “provides a revised trait inventory…
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November 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Changelog: Added a quote from “Psychometric evaluation of the Comprehensive Autistic Trait Inventory in autistic and non-autistic adults, 2025” to “Comprehensive Autistic Trait Inventory - Stimpunks Foundation”.
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People love to tell disabled folks to “take responsibility”.
Take responsibility for what exactly?
For being sick?
For not getting better?
For needing social supports?
What they really mean is “we don’t want OUR taxes helping YOU survive”
Take responsibility for what exactly?
For being sick?
For not getting better?
For needing social supports?
What they really mean is “we don’t want OUR taxes helping YOU survive”
November 8, 2025 at 3:35 AM
People love to tell disabled folks to “take responsibility”.
Take responsibility for what exactly?
For being sick?
For not getting better?
For needing social supports?
What they really mean is “we don’t want OUR taxes helping YOU survive”
Take responsibility for what exactly?
For being sick?
For not getting better?
For needing social supports?
What they really mean is “we don’t want OUR taxes helping YOU survive”
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Quite a few chronically ill/disabled people are freelancers because they can't find full-time remote work. Health insurance premiums rising as work from home gets further rolled back feels extra cruel.
November 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Quite a few chronically ill/disabled people are freelancers because they can't find full-time remote work. Health insurance premiums rising as work from home gets further rolled back feels extra cruel.
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Want to help with autism research? The Social Experiences of Loneliness of Autistic Adults (SELA) Project at the AJ Drexel Autism Institute is forming a Community Council of autistic adults (ages 18–35) to help guide a 5-year study on loneliness and social connection. Info in flyer and alt-text.
November 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Want to help with autism research? The Social Experiences of Loneliness of Autistic Adults (SELA) Project at the AJ Drexel Autism Institute is forming a Community Council of autistic adults (ages 18–35) to help guide a 5-year study on loneliness and social connection. Info in flyer and alt-text.
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Teen Vogue was seriously committed to diverse and inclusive journalism and their disability coverage was extremely good. This is a big loss and someone better snap this column up!!
It’s been a pleasure working with Lex and everyone in the politics vertical at Teen Vogue. I’m heartbroken that my column, Disability Visibility, is gone. Teen Vogue was one of the few places that published disabled journalists regularly. I just spent the last 2 months working on my next column
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 6, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Teen Vogue was seriously committed to diverse and inclusive journalism and their disability coverage was extremely good. This is a big loss and someone better snap this column up!!
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Still looking! Please reach out.
I’m looking for folks with IDD and their families who rely on SNAP and want to talk to a journalist about it. DM me here, email me at sluterman dot 19thnews dot org, or hit me up on Signal at slooterman.18.
November 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Still looking! Please reach out.
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Disability Visibility at Teen Vogue was such an important way to raise awareness of the disabled experience.
Alice’s column was heartfelt, vulnerable, honest and represented our community so well.
Gutted (yet not surprised) to hear the Teen Vogue cuts impacted it too.
Alice’s column was heartfelt, vulnerable, honest and represented our community so well.
Gutted (yet not surprised) to hear the Teen Vogue cuts impacted it too.
I’m gutted by this decision. So many excellent editors and writers impacted. My column, Disability Visibility is no more as well. Many thanks to Allegra for giving me this amazing opportunity www.teenvogue.com/contributor/...
November 6, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Disability Visibility at Teen Vogue was such an important way to raise awareness of the disabled experience.
Alice’s column was heartfelt, vulnerable, honest and represented our community so well.
Gutted (yet not surprised) to hear the Teen Vogue cuts impacted it too.
Alice’s column was heartfelt, vulnerable, honest and represented our community so well.
Gutted (yet not surprised) to hear the Teen Vogue cuts impacted it too.