Using Documents in Research - Book Launch YouTube video by Helen Kara

Excited to share the book launch video for Using Documents in Research (edited with @draimeegrant.bsky.social)!

Talks explore charity reports, medical records, arts-based methods & more.

Watch the full video here: youtu.be/1chOJp7DeGY

#ResearchMethods #AcademicResearch #BookLaunch

Using Documents In Research – Book Launches! I have a new book out! At least, I’m co-editor… The book is Using Documents In Research: When, Where, Why And How. The lead editor is Dr Aimee Grant who is a joy to work with. And our contributors …

I’m co-editor of a new book! 🎉

Using Documents in Research: When, Where, Why and How is out now, and we’re celebrating with two free online launches on 19 March (10am & 5pm GMT).

Details, contributors & registration info here: helenkara.com/2026/03/04/u...

@draimeegrant.bsky.social

#BookLaunch

I’ll be presenting at the PARC Critical Autism Studies Online Conference tomorrow with @draimeegrant.bsky.social!

Our paper is titled:
“Authentic inclusion. Actual reasonable adjustments. A culture of acceptance”: Creating accessibility for community involvement in Autism research

America's health secretary goes on TV to announce he doesn't eat any fruits or vegetables

I have so much to say about this, but sharing without further comments...

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I have a copy on my desk 🥰

I haven't read much yet but it looks really well written and has lovely illustrations.

How realistic is Mattel’s new autistic Barbie? Expert researchers give their view.

Myself and Rebecca Ellis have shared our views on #AutisticBarbie in @theconversation.com

You can read it for free here: theconversation.com/how-realisti...

How the vaccine crisis was meant to make money In the second part of a special BMJ series, Brian Deer reveals a secret scheme to raise huge sums from a campaign, launched at a London medical school, that claimed links between MMR, autism, and bowe...

How much of a wretch is anti-vax hoaxer and defrocked doctor Andrew Wakefield? Well, He was judged "guilty of some 30 charges, including four counts of dishonesty and 12 of causing children to be subjected to invasive procedures that were clinically unjustified."

www.bmj.com/content/342/... #autism

Autism and maternity: information for parents and supporters Join for the online launch Dr Aimee Grant’s Autism-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy – an inclusive resource for parents and professionals alike.

It's only 2 days until the Autism and maternity free online event!

It's on Thursday evening, from 6-7.30 GMT (UK time)

Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-and...

Or by emailing Danielle.Bird@swansea.ac.uk

What autistic people – and those with ADHD and dyslexia – really think about the word ‘neurodiversity’ A new UK survey of more than 900 neurodivergent adults has revealed strong feelings about the language of neurodiversity.

Summary: theconversation.com/what-autisti...

Team:
@dramypearson.bsky.social, Jen Leigh, @drmbothapsych.bsky.social, Steve Macdonald, @kat-williams.bsky.social, Gemma Williams, Kieran Rose, @annmemmott.bsky.social

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‘A Lovely Safe Umbrella to Describe Yourself With’ or ‘Meaningless’: An Online Survey of UK-Based Neurodivergent Adults’ Views of Neurodiversity-Related Terminology - Aimee Grant, Jennifer Leigh, Moni... Background: Neurodivergence refers to people with ways of behaving and thinking that diverge from the norm. Examples include Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperacti...

📣New research

Q: What do neurodivergent people think about words like "neurodiversity".

A: it's complicated; they use it, but it has limitations and could stigmatise.

Full paper: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Screenshot of sponsored advert on Facebook from Jessica Kingsley Publishers, for my book The Autism Friendly Guide to Pregnancy Birth and the Fourth Trimester.

It's so exciting to see the advert for my Autistic maternity guide!

If anyone is thinking of buying a copy, I have a 20% discount code if you buy from JKP. Code: %AGRANT20

Link: uk.jkp.com/products/the...

Autism and maternity: information for parents and supporters Join for the online launch Dr Aimee Grant’s Autism-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy – an inclusive resource for parents and professionals alike.

There's still time to register for next Thursday's FREE online event: Autism and maternity: information for parents and supporters (6-7.30pm UK time).

I'll be joined by 3 brilliant Autistic midwives: Karen Henry, Rebecca Warboys & Diane Fox.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-and...

Of the 11 largest in England and Wales which we included in our research, none said they were.

Screen shot of The Conversation headline: Autism charities portray Autistic people as helpless and a burden - our research shows why it matters

📢 New research: how Autism charities talk about Autistic people.

TLDR: they say we're a problem.

Summary in The Conversation: theconversation.com/autism-chari...

Full text: https://doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0335132

@helenabnett.bsky.social @kat-williams.bsky.social @willowholloway.bsky.social

Thanks :)

Thank you so much Niamh 🥰

Here’s an example from the book on morning sickness: Image of exclamation mark. Text: If you can’t keep drink or food ‘down’ because of sickness, contact your midwife or GP. Image of a notebook: Text: Script: Talking to your GP or midwife about sickness and vomiting Tell them about the sickness or nausea: • ‘I feel really sick, but I’m not being sick.’ • ‘I’m being sick (say a number) times a day.’ • ‘I’m sick every time I eat something.’ • ‘I’m not able to keep liquid down.’ Tell them how long it’s been going on: • ‘I’ve been like this for (say a number) of days.’ • ‘It started on (say the fi rst day, e.g. Tuesday).’ Tell them how it’s impacting you and ask for help: • ‘Because I can’t keep food and drink down, I’m starting to feel (e.g. weak, dizzy, lightheaded).’ • ‘Because I’m Autistic, I’m limited in the range of food I can eat already, and I can’t really eat at the moment.’ • ‘I think it could be hyperemesis gravidarum. Do you think it could be?’ • ‘Is there any treatment I could have?’ • ‘Some medication to help with the sickness would really help me.’

Reviews say: “This deeply human, neuroaffirming book offers a positive and empowering approach, making an often unknown and overwhelming experience feel navigable.” Alexis Quinn, Author of Unbroken. “(it) is easy to read, with practical advice, scripts and tools. It will be fantastic for autistic people who are pregnant and those who support them.” Dr Mary Doherty, consultant anaesthetist and chair of Autistic Doctors International. “This book is an absolute goldmine of information… I wish I had this book when I was pregnant- it would have made (it) so much easier and less scary.” Niamh Garvey, an Autistic registered nurse & Author.

The book is now available to buy from most book shops. You can also ask your local library to get a copy for you to borrow for free. To come to the event for the book, email AutismM2M@swansea.ac.uk to be added to our email list The videos linked to in the book are all available on our YouTube channel - @AutismMenstruationToMenopause

Stay in touch: Instagram: AutismM2M TiKToK: AutismM2M Website: www.autismmenstruationtomenopause.com Facebook: Menstruation to menopause research: Autistic community group (autistic people only) and Dr Aimee Grant: Autism from menstruation to menopause Youtube: @AutismMenstruationToMenopause Email: AutismM2M@swansea.ac.uk

The book has received really lovely reviews from @niamhgarvey.bsky.social Alexis Quinn & @autisticdoctor.bsky.social, which you can see below. (2 of 2)

White to red faded background with doodle of a pile of books. Title is in a banner “New book: Autism and pregnancy.”

Doodles of parents with babies along the top. Image of a book cover with multiple pregnant people on it. Aimee wrote a book! Aimee (our lead investigator) has been doing research on Autistic people’s maternity experiences since 2021. She wrote a book which is aiming to be easy to read.

Autistic people said they didn’t get enough information about pregnancy. This book… Shares experiences from Autistic people about what to expect Has tools to try when things are difficult Gives scripts for when it’s hard to know what to say Reinforces the important bits in summaries Has top tips from Autistic midwives Has a birth plan template

Topics include: Pregnancy Sensory experiences Staying healthy in pregnancy Appointments and information Pregnancy complications & pregnancy loss Birth Where to give birth Giving birth & pain relief What happens after you give birth When baby has arrived Baby’s care, sleep & feeding Your emotions

The Autism friendly guide to pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester is published today!

Below you can see some information about the book (1 of 2)

There's a 20% discount code if you buy from Jessica Kingsley Publishers - %AGRANT20

Event Announcement, picture of a megaphone. Dr Aimee Grant: Autism and the Menopause - what does the research say? Picture of Aimee Grant, a white woman with short dark hair and glasses smiling. • Free online talk • 7th October, 6-7pm BST • Register at Eventbrite – link available across our social media. Trigger warning: bad medical treatment

📣Join me to for a free talk!

Topic: a summary of the research on Autism and menopause:

Tuesday, October 7 · 6 - 7pm GMT+1

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dr-aimee-g...

Thanks so much for sharing 🥰

Dr Aimee Grant: Autism and the Menopause - what does the research say? YouTube video by Autism from menstruation to menopause

If you missed my "Autism From Menstruation to Menopause" event, outlining the research on Autistic menopause, it's now available on YouTube:

youtu.be/QzeS3RjKLqA?...

With a maximum of 800 words, I couldn't fit in all of the relevant information, unfortunately.

Thanks for sharing Lisa, I completely agree. I think that access to a form of AAC should be a human right for those who can't speak.

Why some autistic people don’t speak For around a third of autistic people, speaking is hard.

🌟New piece out today in @theconversation.com on Autistic people who are non-speaking or semi-speaking (they can speak some times)

theconversation.com/why-some-aut...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Why it’s time to rethink the notion of an autism ‘spectrum’ The idea of autism as a single spectrum has shaped thinking for decades. But many autistic people and researchers now argue the metaphor is misleading.

🌟 New article on @theconversation.com today

My thoughts on why we should stop saying "the Autism spectrum" and just use "Autism"

theconversation.com/why-its-time...

It's online:)

Event Announcement, picture of a megaphone. Dr Aimee Grant: Autism and the Menopause - what does the research say? Picture of Aimee Grant, a white woman with short dark hair and glasses smiling. • Free online talk • 7th October, 6-7pm BST • Register at Eventbrite – link available across our social media. Trigger warning: bad medical treatment

📣Join me to for a free talk!

Topic: a summary of the research on Autism and menopause:

Tuesday, October 7 · 6 - 7pm GMT+1

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dr-aimee-g...

Thanks very much Verity 🥰