Work with us | Autistic Parents UK Want to make a difference in a national DDPO? View our current vacancies at APUK. We offer remote, flexible roles and a supportive environment committed to equity and accessibility.

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Want to work with APUK?
They are looking for lived experience Autistic parent peer supporters
Online work, flexible, paid role, full training.
Keen to hear from fathers and non-birthing partners as well as those from the Global Majority.
www.autisticparentsuk.org/work-with-us

A bold poster with a black background and layered brushstroke shapes in purple, olive yellow, and teal. Text reads: "NeuroHub Community Journal — A calling for submissions — Visual Artists. A journal created by and for neurodivergent people. Our May 2026 Journal is open for submissions of visual art from neurodivergent people (you don't need to be a professional artist — all welcome!) Submissions include: Illustration, Photography, Mixed Media, Collage, zines and visual narrative, Illustration and digital art. Deadline for submissions: 30th April 2026. Journal will be published May 2026." The NeuroHub Community Ltd logo — a colourful phoenix in purple, gold, and pink — appears in the bottom right corner. Footer reads: "NeuroHub Community Journal — Founded by David Gray-Hammond."

🎨 Calling neurodivergent visual artists!
@neurohubcomjournal.bsky.social founded by @neurohubcommunity.org is open for submissions for our May 2026 edition.
A space built by and for neurodivergent people — your art belongs here.All welcome!
⏰ Deadline: 30th April 2026
👉 forms.gle/P43gHF42fbTS28vw5

"I always felt different growing up" | National Police Autism Association Durham Constabulary Inspector Adam Norris reflects on how his neurodivergent identity has shaped his career in policing When arguing that policing should not just merely include neurodivergent officer...

NEW BLOG: Durham Constabulary Inspector Adam Norris reflects on how his neurodivergent identity has shaped his career in policing
www.npaa.org.uk/i-always-fel...

Survey still open!

We are still recruiting for participants to take part in a survey exploring autistic people and non-autistic peoples’ experiences of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in the UK to see if there are any differences or similarities in their experiences.

Clear and respectful communication with no hidden agendas gets results 🙂
An environment that benefits neurodivergent people benefits everyone

Poster for Autistic adults (aged 50+) online meet up group on Thursday 7thApril, from 11am - noon. Theme: Rituals & Habits Informal chats, hosted by A2ndVoice & facilitated by Cos Michael

Our over 50's #Autistic adults meet up is on Thursday 7th April, 11am-12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome to this informal peer group chat. This month we're talking about Rituals & Habits. It's free, but register for a link at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Reservoir Dog Biscuits

Bipolar disorder requires understanding and compassion.

#WorldBipolarDay #BipolarDisorder

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Don't forget, clocks go forward an hour tonight 😵‍💫 keep your eyes on the prize of an extra hour in bed on the 25th October 😎

Promotional graphic on a dark blue background inviting neurodivergent, neuro-affirmative practitioners to join a global directory. Text highlights a need for disability benefit, housing, and social care consultants and advocates. It notes that listing services and searching for support is free, with a website link provided (neurodivergentpractitioners.org). Along the bottom are colorful, stylized figures representing diverse people, including a wheelchair user and individuals with different body shapes and abilities, above the “Thriving Autistic” logo.

Are you a neurodivergent, neuro-affirmative practitioner?
We’re expanding our network—especially seeking disability benefit, housing, and social care consultants & advocates.✨
Free to list your services
Free to search for support
Find out more: www.neurodivergentpractitioners.org#Neurodivergent

This image is a recruitment advertisement for a survey study about autism, gender identity, and masking. It contains images of the trans pride flag, rainbow infinity symbol and a QR code. The text on the advertisement states ‘participate in our survey and tell us about your experience of hiding your identity. To access the survey or learn more about the study please use the QR code below or follow this link. The main researcher for this project is Mark Somerville, a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh. The link provided on the image is in the main post.

Are you Trans? Autistic? Both?

Please tell us about your experience of hiding aspects of your identity and the impact of that on your mental health

Online survey study, takes about 15 minutes.

edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

(replaces previous post with wrong link) #AutRes

Neurodivergence and child‑to‑parent violence | National Police Autism Association by Sarah WhiteheadNeurodiversity Lead | Northamptonshire Police As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, I would like to focus on and draw attention to the taboo subject of child-to-parent violence...

NEW BLOG: Our Northamptonshire Police coordinator looks at the taboo subject of child-to-parent violence & abuse (CPVA) involving neurodivergent families - article features an A-Z PDF guide + links to resources & support
www.npaa.org.uk/neurodiverge...

I was struggling to understand my autistic son - until we watched an episode of Doctor Who A combination of autism and ADHD caused outbursts, confusion and stress that my son couldn’t understand – until he saw David Tennant behaving the same way

"A combination of autism and ADHD caused outbursts, confusion and stress that my son couldn’t understand – until he saw David Tennant behaving the same way"
www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...

Purple graphic with a crescent moon which reads "Mayor of London / Eid Mubarak"

Eid Mubarak to Muslims in London and around the world. From my family to yours: may this Eid bring joy, peace and blessings to you and your loved ones. 🌙✨

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We've got a joke about sulphur hexafluoride, but it's a bit heavy

Fun Boy Three - Our Lips Are Sealed (Official Music Video) YouTube video by FunBoyThreeVEVO

🤐
youtu.be/JdlhLfwCE6c

Life with my autistic sons: ‘How do you explain all the worries, the sleepless nights?’ When James Hunt began posting about his boys online, it was a way to describe the emotions and experiences of their extraordinary lives. In sharing his family’s joy and struggles, he realised they wer...

Life with my autistic sons: ‘How do you explain all the worries, the sleepless nights?’
✍️ @johnharris1969.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

This might be satire, but the struggle is real for some of us 😬

The rise of rejection sensitive dysphoria: ‘My chest feels like it’s collapsing’ It makes rejection, teasing or criticism feel unbearable, often prompting a strong physical reaction. Sufferers describe life with a condition that is only just starting to be understood

Article on rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), a condition linked to autism and ADHD
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

A new diagnosis of ‘profound autism’ is under consideration. Here’s what parents need to know Category describes people who have little or no language, an IQ of less than 50 and require 24-hour supervision

A new diagnosis of ‘profound autism’ is under consideration. This article explains the rationale and criteria for the new category
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Facing meltdown? Over 75% of people suffer from burnout - here’s what you need to know Does it only affect weak people? Is work always the cause? Burnout myths, busted by the experts

Over 75% of people suffer from burnout - here’s what you need to know
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Autistic people seem to feel joy differently – here’s what it can tell us about neurodivergence It’s a common misperception that autistic people are always unemotional.

Autistic people seem to feel joy differently – here’s what it can tell us about neurodivergence
✍️ @draimeegrant.bsky.social
theconversation.com/autistic-peo...

If you're proud of someone with learning disabilities and/or autism then let us know!

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#DimensionsLeadersAwards

Autistic girls much less likely to be diagnosed, study says By age 20 diagnosis rates for men and women almost equal, research finds, challenging assumptions of gender discrepancy

Females may be just as likely to be autistic as males, but boys are up to four times more likely to be diagnosed in childhood, according to a large-scale study
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

One in six autistic pupils in UK have not attended school at all since September Data comes as government prepares to publish plans to overhaul Send system in England

One in six autistic pupils have not been to school at all since the start of this academic year, according to a new survey which found that mental health issues were often behind high levels of school absence
www.theguardian.com/education/20...

A colourful poster recruiting children for a research study on visual comfort. The heading reads: “Autistic and non-autistic children needed for study of visual comfort levels,” with logos for the Sensory Processing, Inclusion and Neurodiversity Lab, University of Birmingham, and The Visual Comfort Project. Text explains that children aged 6 to 14 and their parents are invited to help researchers understand what images feel comfortable or uncomfortable to look at. The study can be done at the university or online and takes under two hours. Parents complete questionnaires. A section titled “Who can take part?” says children aged 6 to 14 with or without an autism diagnosis can join, and only ages 9 to 14 can take part online. A “Benefits” section lists a £10 voucher, travel costs, certificate, and summary of results for in-person participants, and a chance to win a £25 voucher online. Contact details are given for Dr Sam Tyler and Dr Cathy Manning. It states participants can withdraw at any time. The background shows a friendly illustrated garden scene with trees, a fence, a path, a dog playing with a ball, and a cat sitting nearby.

The University of Birmingham are finding out what Autistic and non-Autistic children aged 6 to 14 find comfortable and uncomfortable to look at. The findings will help make places and materials more comfortable.
Find out more:
Dr. Tyler: s.l.tyler@bham.ac.uk
Dr. Manning: c.manning@bham.ac.uk

Do you like cat photos? Are you constantly distracted? You’re probably actually quite good at focussing: 10 myths about attention Every second, 11m bits of information enter our brains, which then efficiently prioritise them. We need to learn to work with the process, rather than against it

Interesting article on the power of concentration (& how to improve it)
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Guest Blog: My experience of acquired brain injury | National Police Autism Association PhD student and former police officer Alexander Wood shares his personal experience of acquired brain injury (ABI), a form of neurodiversity that is often lesser considered but has wide-reaching impac...

NEW BLOG: A former police officer shares his personal experience of acquired brain injury (ABI), an often-overlooked form of neurodiversity
www.npaa.org.uk/my-experienc...

‘People are desperate’: ADHD clinicians in England on a system in chaos Sector is overwhelmed by demand and expanding faster than administrative structures can support

People are desperate’: ADHD clinicians in England on a system in chaos
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie Company says doll is the latest expansion of its commitment to representation and inclusion

Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie 👡

The new doll has a fidget spinner to reduce stress, wears noise-cancelling headphones to reduce sensory overload & carries a tablet with symbol-based augmentative buttons on its screen to help with communication
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...