@NeuroBee

Student. Autistic. ADHD. SpLDs. Disabled. FND. Can speak for myself. Views my own. LGBTQIA+. She/Her - Founder of @NDStudentsN. Taking up space.

 Doncaster, England
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Joined March 2021
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Normal is in the eye of the oppressor. #JustSaying #Normal #neurodivergence #AutismAcceptance #Autistic #ADHD
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Disability Rights UK@DisRightsUKJul 23
😱The Relationship Between Disability and Horror: Blog for Disability Pride Month Despite horror's history of dehumanising depictions of Disabled people, the genre can "challenge convention around what is considered abnormal, scary, and strange." Blog 👇 disabilityrightsuk.org/news/…
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Swansea University@SwanseaUni3 Dec 2024
👏Good news - @DrAimeeGrant has been named Campaigner of the Year by @sensecharity in recognition of her work investigating autistic people’s experiences during pregnancy. ➡️bit.ly/4eYLPVA
Dr Aimee Grant is smiling as she holds her glass Sense award. She is seated in her wheelchair and wears a black dress and green blouse.

ALT Dr Aimee Grant is smiling as she holds her glass Sense award. She is seated in her wheelchair and wears a black dress and green blouse.

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If you’re a #neurodivergent #student in #HigherEducation then please consider filling in this survey! We’re attempting to collate the first person narratives of ND students in HE! forms.gle/vjKFUo5ZXyJsLjjQA?…
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CRAE@CRAE_IOE8 Oct 2024
... it is possible that what are currently known as autism, ADHD, Tourettes, dyslexia, hearing voices, bipolar disorder, Down syndrome, and dementia, may be recognised as components on a broader continuum of sensory, affectual, and cognitive processing."
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CRAE@CRAE_IOE8 Oct 2024
This #WorldDyslexiaAwarenessDay has us chatting about the commonalities that neurodivergent folk experience. And to quote Rosqvist et. al's Neurodiversity Studies (2020) p.2 ... "By de-pathologising neurodivergence and the identities of neurodivergent people...
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Aimee@aimee_speaks25 Sep 2024
As my submission date is close, I'm re-sharing my recently updated Linktree. If anyone knows any roles (remote/Scotland) related to: - autism, neurodiversity or disability research - making research (culture) more accessible - museums Please let me know! linktr.ee/aimeefletcher

Dr Aimee Fletcher Official: Twitter | Linktree

Dr Aimee Fletcher is an autistic researcher and advocate who strives to make society more accessible. Currently Participation Coordinator at Scottish Autism.

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Can’t understand why I’m being asked if my son is a rapist on an ADHD assessment form… Is this the fucking view people have of people like us? That we’re rapists, arsonists and animal killers?! I honestly feel sick.
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Brian Irvine@BigBadBee13 Sep 2024
A fantastic panel to wrap up #NDinHE2 ⁦@RuthKnightPhD⁩ ⁦@Brett_Heasman⁩ ⁦@DrLornaHam⁩ ⁦@SpectrumFirst⁩ & Vicky Hughes
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Amy Pearson@DrAmyPearson12 Sep 2024
📣a friend of mine is looking for participants for a study on social anxiety: nupsych.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo…
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Last week my neurologist decided to undermine my autism diagnosis by saying I have “previous mild autism” in a letter to my GP and now they’re ignoring my actual NHS autism diagnosis. Fun.
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Disability Rights UK@DisRightsUK8 Aug 2024
The Department: How a Violent Government Bureaucracy Killed Hundreds and Hid the Evidence New book by @johnpringdns exposing the bureaucratic violence of the DWP and how bereaved families are fighting for justice. Pre-order from @PlutoPress: plutobooks.com/9780745349893…
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We don't need more research We need to work hard to break ableusm and decolonisation care to ditch chemical and physical restrain. These stories break my heart into pieces.
Ruth@Ruth272927 Jul 2024
My friend wants this shared. This way of handling a simple request is not uncommon for autistic people trapped in hospitals. What would the outcome have been if the staff member had just tied his laces for him?
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Nic King of Pandas@nicolaleaking23 Jul 2024
The pre-publish research results are now LIVE and available for you to view. Find the paper here: We had a really large number of autistic children involved, and we hope that we have done their voice justice. @SineadMullally4 @KieranRose7 medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/…
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Marc Tibber@MarcTibber325 Jul 2024
If you are an autistic social media user, pl consider taking part in this @UCL_DClinPsy study, supervised by myself,@KieranRose7 & @JoPavlopoulou. We are interested in the role of authentic online self-presentation, masking & social connection in #Autisticppl wellbeing. Pl RT.
ARE YOU AUTISTIC AND USE SOCIAL MEDIA? RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED About the study: Research suggests that alongside potential risks, social media may bring opportunities of particular benefit to autistic adults. Specifically, we are interested in how self-esteem relates to social connection and masking in autistic adults' online world. What it involves: A brief online survey and option to engage in brief follow-up study in 3-6 months' time. Eligibility: Age 18+. Formal Autism diagnosis (ie diagnosed by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other healthcare professional). English speaking. User of social media daily. Benefits: Entered into prize draw with potential to win one of eight £20 shopping vouchers. Contributing to research on social media and autism. To participate please click on the link: https://redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk/surveys/?s=4RW9RLLEMY9AWFKT Principal Researcher's Contact Details: m.tibber@ucl.ac.uk

ALT ARE YOU AUTISTIC AND USE SOCIAL MEDIA? RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED About the study: Research suggests that alongside potential risks, social media may bring opportunities of particular benefit to autistic adults. Specifically, we are interested in how self-esteem relates to social connection and masking in autistic adults' online world. What it involves: A brief online survey and option to engage in brief follow-up study in 3-6 months' time. Eligibility: Age 18+. Formal Autism diagnosis (ie diagnosed by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other healthcare professional). English speaking. User of social media daily. Benefits: Entered into prize draw with potential to win one of eight £20 shopping vouchers. Contributing to research on social media and autism. To participate please click on the link: https://redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk/surveys/?s=4RW9RLLEMY9AWFKT Principal Researcher's Contact Details: [email protected]

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Sarah Cassidy@Sarah_NottsUni23 Jul 2024
New paper led by @BlandineFrench “Going Through Life on Hard Mode”—The Experience of Late Diagnosis of Autism and/or ADHD: A Qualitative Study” Available free for 30 days here: tinyurl.com/59rp6nzm
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Happening right now!!! Please support Megan, an 18 year old lady with #Hypermobility #Autism #ARFID and is #LearningDisabled, who is currently being held against her's and her mother's will in the William Fraser centre in Edinburgh, Scotland. #FreeMegan #MegansVoice
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#MegansVoice #FreeMegan Protest happening right now!!! Please support Megan, she and her mother are being mistreated due to her #Autism #ARFID #Hypermobility and because she is ##LearningDisabled. Please can you support her by sharing this petition!!! change.org/p/megan-will-die-…

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GAGGING ORDER IN PLACE.. Megan Will Die If She's Not Released!

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#FreeMegan #MegansVoice This young lady is currently being mistreated due to her #ARFID, #Autism, #Hypermobility and because she's #LearningDisabled. She was taken from her mother's care under force and wants to go home. Pls support her protest today. @AIMautistic @EDalmayne
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