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Official account of Neurodiversity Journal, an open access peer-reviewed academic journal by SAGE. Highlighting cutting-edge research on neurodiversity.
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#neurotwitter Please advise. Which underrepresented neurodivergent experience do you want to see more original, peer-reviewed, academic research about?
35%Obsessive-Compulsive -OCD
35%Anxiety Disorders
6%Tourette Syndrome
24%Dyslexia
17 votes • Final resultsCongrats to the (very informal) 2025 Neurodiversity Journal Awards 🏆
Most read: Autistic SPACE for Inclusive Education — Elaine McGoldrick et al
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Most cited: Beyond self-regulation — Isabelle F. Morris et al
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Read this: An Online Survey of UK-Based Neurodivergent Adults’ Views of Neurodiversity-Related Terminology - Aimee Grant, Jennifer Leigh, Monique Botha, Stephen J. Macdonald, Kathryn Williams, Gemma Williams, Kieran Rose, Ann Memmott, Amy Pearson, 2025 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
Sarah Dantas and Dr. Aimée Fletcher are trending now on Neurodiversity Journal with Focused Interests, Motivation, and Museum/Gallery Attendance – A Mixed-Methods Survey Exploring Autistic Adults’ Experiences and Wellbeing Outcomes
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As governments scramble to keep up with fast-moving AI platforms, autistic communities are asking what safety should actually look like. Let's talk about The Use of AI Chatbots for Autistic People The Use of AI Chatbots for Autistic People journals.sagepub.com/doi/ful…
‘I Can’t Go to School, It Isn’t a Won’t’: Lived Experiences of Neurodivergent Children's School Anxiety Within the UK's Systemic Crisis - Emmie Fisher, Keren MacLennan, Sinéad Mullally, Jacqui Rodgers, Effy Tzemou, 2025 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
Turns out ‘birds of a feather’ also applies to brains. In this study, neurodivergent folks had mostly neurodivergent friends; neurotypicals had… you guessed it… mostly neurotypical friends.
Read Neurodivergent Friendships at journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
Underrepresentation of Females and Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups in Research on Pragmatic Language in Autism: A Scoping Review - by Gary Martin , et al journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
Some police encounters escalate not from resistance, but from being misunderstood.
This Neurodiversity Journal special issue invites global insights on policing and neurodivergence.
Submit by 30 June: bit.ly/NDYCJ
#Neurodiversity #Policing #JusticeReform
Police encounters can escalate fast, especially if you're neurodivergent, as we all learned recently with Victor Perez.
We’re calling for papers that unpack neurodivergent-police interactions across countries & systems.
Abstracts due June 30: bit.ly/NDYCJ
#NDY
🚨 Call for Papers 🚨
Neurodivergent people are overrepresented in justice systems and underrepresented in justice research. Our new Neurodiversity Journal special issue wants to change that.
Details: bit.ly/NDYCJ
#Neurodiversity #CriminalJustice #NDinAcademia
Do we need to ‘rescue’ kids from autism? 🤔 New research published by Neurodiversity Journal explores how the “warrior mother” trope does more harm than good and gives readers language and data to counter act a dominant and harmful narrative.
LINK: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
ALT The image shows Dr. Karen Williams from the University of South Australia standing in an indoor setting with greenery in the background. She has her dark hair tied in a high bun and is wearing a long-sleeved black top. She is smiling and has her arms crossed in front of her chest. The woman is wearing a small round pendant necklace, and the background appears to have a mix of natural and modern elements, with plants and a wood-textured wall. The atmosphere seems professional yet casual.
ICYMI one of our most cited articles "Misrepresentation in YA Books Could Make Things Worse for Neurodivergent Readers" dives into how inaccurate portrayals of neurodivergent characters can do more harm than good. Full breakdown: lnkd.in/gYHTBZ9E
#Neurodiversity
Misrepresentation in YA Books Could Make Things Worse for Neurodivergent Readers linkedin.com/pulse/misrepres…
Why do women with ADHD get skepticism & men get silence? New research explores gender differences in ADHD-related stigma. Spoiler: stigma impacts mental health in big ways.
NEW STUDY: Understanding ADHD-related stigma
Link: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epd…
#ADHD #Neurodiversity
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People with dyslexia and dyscalculia show less bias, study shows 🧠plymouth.ac.uk/news/people-w…
ALT Published in the journal Neurodiversity, the study was led by Dr Gray Atherton and Dr Liam Cross from the University of Plymouth’s School of Psychology.
We are celebrating Dyslexia Week! "Did you know? People with #Dyslexia & #Dyscalculia show less hidden bias compared to neurotypicals. Different ways of thinking can reshape attitudes. 📊🧠 Dive into the study by @CrossAtherton. Direct link in comments #Neurodiversity
Read the full study on Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and bias here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
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78% of neurodivergent workers feel overwhelmed at work, according to research by Birbeck, University of London, and Neurodiversity in Business – consider if your organisation is an inclusive environment that provides appropriate support.
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#HR #Neurodiversity
