We want the media and politicians to recognise that there is a large number of women who are supportive of the trans+ community. We call on them to report truthfully about the sources of violence against women and to address the systems that perpetuate harm. notinourname.org.uk/petition/not...
A Letter To My Younger Self (Before I knew I was #Autistic)
Dear younger me,
I am writing to you from 20 years in the future. I know things are tough right now, but you will get through it. I know you won’t believe me, but everything really is going to be ok...
medium.com/@zoewilliams...
Autistic Barbie doll customised with short hair, purple ear defenders and sunflower lanyard.
Autistic Barbie doll customised with short hair, purple ear defenders, homemade glasses, green fidget spinner and AAC device painted silver to represent a phone, and wearing a soft hoody and jeans.
Autistic Barbie doll customised with purple ear defenders, sunglasses and AAC device painted silver to represent a phone, and wearing a soft hoody with the hood up and comfy trousers.
Autistic Barbie doll customised with purple ear defenders, fidget spinner and AAC device painted silver to represent a phone, and wearing a soft hoody with the hood up and comfy trousers.
We love this Autistic Barbie customisation by one of our Facebook group members! (Shared with permission):
So, I got myself Autistic Barbie.
And then I set about with some customisations...because toys are to be played with!
First, a haircut.
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Autistic Parents UK - New Blog Article: Monotropism as an Autistic Parent
New Blog Post: Monotropism as an Autistic Parent
Monotropism is a neurodiversity-affirming theory of autism, developed by Autistic people, that explains many common Autistic experiences. Parenting as a monotropic Autistic person brings both challenges and strengths.
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Would you like to drop us a line at @autisticparentsuk.org as I'm sure many of our members would love to read your book!
It's going to be a busy year at APUK! We are growing as a charity and developing our offer to support Autistic parents, and professionals who work with them.
It's upsetting to see more harmful misinformation being spread by Donald Trump et al.
New Blog Post: Why Autistic Parents Deserve Sensory Support – and a Sensory Village
Caring for young children can be overstimulating. This may be particularly challenging for Autistic parents. Building a ‘village’ to support us and our families can enable us to thrive.
www.autisticparentsu...
#CRAEresearchSummaries
‘A storm of post-it notes’: Experiences of perceptual capacity in autism and ADHD
crae.ioe.ac.uk/a-sto...
Send a message to Kent County Council that you believe Trans+ books are not a danger to children and should be available in public libraries.
Sign the open letter ✍️ 👇
My most in-depth discussion of the Autistic rhizome so far. I hope that people find value in it!
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/the-autist...
#ActuallyAutistic #AutisticRhizome #NeuroqueerTheory #Neuroqueering #neurodiversity
I just voted against proscribing Palestine Action, a civil disobedience group, as a terrorist organisation. But I'm furious that in doing so, the government forced me and others to vote against proscribing two other clearly terrorist groups. Cynical and dangerous from govt.
We’re hiring! We’re on the lookout for the perfect social media assistant to support our creative team so we can dedicate more time & attention to being salty.
All the details are here - check it out & give us a shout via the applications email if this sounds like you!
Government say they'll only cut benefits of future Disabled people. We won't throw future generations under the bus! MPs: Vote down the bill, come back to the drawing board with Disabled people + co-produce a genuine solution with us
#WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP #DisabilityBenefits
🚨 JOINT STATEMENT: Any MP who cares about their disabled constituents must oppose the government's amended welfare reform bill⬇️
By @disrightsuk.bsky.social, @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social, @nsunnews.bsky.social, Mad Youth Organise, Crips Against Cuts and Taking The PIP.
#DisabilityCuts #TakingThePIP
On our blog, we're going to be showcasing some firsthand accounts of how autistic young people use digital media for engaging with intense interests
Read one account here from a young activist, who moderates online spaces to help bring people together:
autisminaffinityspaces.org/firsthand-ex...
I just want to make an observation. The biggest LGBTQIA+ mass lobby in history in the UK was organised by a Trans+ led org. With minimal funding. And a heap of volunteer energy. There are much more well funded LGBTQIA+ orgs that haven’t stepped up with this level of ambition.
If the disability cuts were cruel and callous for existing claimants, they’re cruel and callous for future claimants too. This 2 tier system would be totally unacceptable - Labour rebels must stay firm
On LBC @zoejardiniere.bsky.social lists 3 previous instances where military aircraft have been targeted by campaigners in order to prevent them being used in war crimes, and she describes the govt banning Palestine Action as terrorists as an abuse of state power.
Well said.
If there's one thing in the year 2025 that needs to die, it's the "you have to resolve this customer service issue over the phone".
We live in a world where email and instant messaging exists, but I still have to endure telephone anxiety? Fuck that
Thank you for sharing! 🙏
Resharing this great signposting resource by Zoe Williams
Autistic-Led Organisations and support in the UK
Do you know of others - what would you add to this list?
medium.com/@zoewilliams...
Autistic Parents UK. New Peer Support drop in group - welcome to the UK. Tuesday 24th June 10am.
By popular request - ‘Welcome to the UK’ peer support drop in group on Tuesday 24th June at 10am.
Run by trained #ActuallyAutistic peer supporters, who have also moved to the UK from overseas.
Sign up via our website. Select the option for ‘drop in groups': www.autisticparentsuk.org/peer-support
Autistic Parents UK has finally arrived on Bluesky! 🎉 I am proud to be part of this amazing charity ❤️
"Unmasking isn’t necessarily about stopping a behaviour, shedding ourselves or suddenly letting go. ‘Unmasking’ may be more about returning to ourselves, unsuppressing and reconnecting."
"It is never as simple as ‘taking off the mask’."
That autistic thing where you have an amazingly productive morning because every task on your to-do list seems highly compelling compared to that one phone call you need to make.
This by @elsawilliams.bsky.social is a really important read, and absolute respect for writing it. If you haven't had an eating disorder or mental health issue then you don't understand what it is like to go through them. If you think people can access PIP easily, you don't know enough to comment.
“I need to earn money to live,” Durham explained, “but I’m fundamentally unsuited to earning money, and also, arguably, to living.”
Resharing my starter pack of neuro-affirming Autistic advocates, orgs and charities if you are looking for a good list of people to follow
go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC
Along with a man and a woman who are trans, and someone who is intersex, we are suing the EHRC and the Equalities Minister in respect of the disgraceful and unlawful EHRC guidance.
In line with our transparency principles we are publishing the full 32 page legal letter. goodlaw.social/2ihj
