[Text description: Happy Easter from the Autism Actually team. www.autismactually.com.au] [Image description: A golden coloured Easter bunny is sitting and holding a blue Easter egg with purple spots. There are three piles of Easter eggs, sorted via colour. To the right, there is a basket of Easter eggs with assorted colours and sizes.]

To all who celebrate, we wish you a very Happy Easter for 2026.

And in true ADHD fashion, I forgot about World Autism Appreciation/Acceptance Day (WAAD) on April the 2nd!

To read more about our thoughts on WAAD, please check out our blog post: www.autismactually.com.au/post/moving-...

Sharing on behalf of Jing Hu:

Monash University wants to hear from Deaf people and people with disabilities to provide feedback on Australian government information.

More info: drive.google.com/file/d/1H1PN...

When ADHD is talked about as a fad – it does more than misrepresent science Public conversations about disability are never neutral. When ADHD is framed as a social media trend, real people pay the price with delayed diagnoses and years of self-doubt, say University of Melbou...

As a late identified ADHDer, I am so grateful for the team at Next Level Collaboration for highlighting the importance of the words we use when discussing neurotypes.

Article: pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/Whe...

#Neurodivergent #ADHDer #ADHD #Neurodiversity #NeurodiversityParadigm

A pug cross with a blue Assistance paws vest is sitting next to a smiling white woman wearing a sunflower hidden disabilities lanyard on a hospital bed.

I wanted to share about a very special team with Assistance Paws Australia who is being recognised as a finalist in PuppyTale’s Australia Dog of the Year and People’s Choice awards. 🐕‍🦺🐾🩵

To read more about Honey’s story, and to vote for her, please follow this link: puppytales.com.au/finalists-20...

A white woman wearing sunglasses is smiling while a German Shepherd is touching her face.

Shout out to my mentor and dog trainer Yvonne Mann of Busimann's Dog Training. 🐩🐕‍🦺🐾
Yvonne is an experienced force free trainer who provides support for puppies, pet dogs, dogs with behavioural issues, assistance dogs, and therapy dogs.
Website: www.busimannsdogtraining.com.au

From @autienelle.

I can hear fluorescent lights and computer monitors. Who can relate???

Free webinar alert! I am joining Kristy from Belongside Families to discuss gaming and online safety for neurodivergent and disabled primary school children.

📅 Mon 15 Dec, 8pm AEDT

🔗 Register to watch live or receive the replay: events.humanitix.com/infosession1...

Shout out to our wonderful disabled community members in recognition of International Day of People with Disability for 2025.

This year’s theme focuses on the importance of promoting disability inclusive societies.

More information can be found at: www.idpwd.com.au/about/about-...

#IDPwD

I am delighted to be joining Belongside Families to discuss a topic very close to my heart - Autism and gender diversity.

More info:

Autism & Gender Diversity Webinar
📅 Mon 10 Nov | 8pm NSW Time
💻 Free online event
🔗 Register to watch live or receive the replay: lnkd.in/gUCU_2xP

Of course, it goes without saying that my gorgeous assistant Arwen stole the show and helped keep me grounded during my presentation. I appreciate her being so warmly welcomed by the ATI team.

#Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #ADHD #NeurodiversityAffirmingPractice #AutismActually

On Saturday, I had the pleasure of presenting again at the Autism Teaching Institute on one of my biggest passions, Autistic communication, alongside speech pathologist Fiona Whelan.

It was lovely to catch up once again with Maria Hickey (pictured), who was my early childhood educator.

This week (6-13 July) is NAIDOC Week in Australia. This year’s theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”, celebrates 50 years of celebrating and honouring our First Nations Australians.

Poster: ‘Ancestral Lines’ by Jeremy Morgan Worrall, National NAIDOC 2025 Poster.

I am delighted to be included as a panellist at Animal Therapies Ltd's 2025 Online National Disability Forum.

To book tickets and to find out more about the speakers, please follow this link: animaltherapies.vfairs.com

#Autism #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD #Neurodivergent #Disabled

Text: LOAPAC Expo ‘25. Congratulations to LOAPAC on LOAPAC Expo 25 - showcasing the leadership of Autistic psychologists and affirming care for all.

The Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy Conference Australia is happening on Thursday and Friday the 10th and 11th of July.

Please follow the link for more information:
www.ndaffirmingtherapyaus.org/loapac-expo25

#Neurodivergence #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #NeurodiversityAffirmingPractice

Today, on ANZAC Day (25/04/25), I remember the brave Australian and New Zealand soldiers who served and sacrificed so much for our country and freedom.

Lest we forget. 🌺

Sharing information regarding a Macquarie University research study about supporting Neurodivergent students by Master of Research student Ari Star.

mqedu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
 
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ari at ari.star@hdr.mq.edu.au.

An introduction to monotropism YouTube video by The Autistic Advocate

Love this video explanation of monotropism by Kieran Rose (The Autistic Advocate). I resonate deeply with it, especially the feeling of being jolted out of a flow state:

youtu.be/qUFDAevkd3E?...

I am delighted to be a part of Amaze’s Pride Festival lineup, happening Thursday 15th May in Fitzroy North. 🦄🌈🏳️‍⚧️♾️

For more information, and to purchase tickets, please follow this link: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

#Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #AuDHD #LGBTQIA #Neuroqueer

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Today (2nd April) is technically World Autism Day, but for us Autistic individuals, every day is Autism Day!

More information about WAAD and April can be found here: www.autismactually.com.au/post/moving-...

[Text description: Does your AAC work? We are looking for current postsecondary students who use AAC devices and strategies to study. Task: sharing your experience in a way that works for you. Rewarsd: up to AUD200 & joy of being valued for who you are. Join Now. jing.hu@monash.edu. Approved by Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee.] [Image description: A manual Proloquo Board is placed next to an iPad with Proloquo loaded on it]

PhD student Jing Hu from Monash University is conducting a study on the experiences of post-secondary students who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Please find more information below: sites.google.com/monash.edu/j...

Autistic Communication Differences: A Primer - Reframing Autism This article from Autistic advocate Shadia Hancock articulates Autistic communication as a multifaceted, inclusive exchange, challenging stereotypes and highlighting the rich complexity of Autistic co...

I was pleased to be invited again by Reframing Autism to contribute to a primer on autistic communication styles, a topic I am very passionate about.

You can read the full article by following this link: reframingautism.org.au/autistic-com...

#Autism #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticPride

[Text description: 17-23 March 2025. Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week! The world is a better place with divergent minds. From the Autism Actually Team.] [Image description: A dark blue night sky with stars. The Autism Actually logo, an eye surrounded by blue and green hands, is at the bottom left corner]

Did you know that this week (17-23 March) is Neurodiversity Celebration Week?

Neurodiversity Celebration Week was founded by Siena Castellon in 2018. You can find out more about the initiative via their website: www.neurodiversityweek.com

Neurospicy - Presented by Late To The Party podcast | The Round Late to the Party Podcast and The Round present Neurospicy.

I am delighted to share that I will be one of the stall holders at the Neurospicy event hosted by Late To The Party - an autistic podcast.

You can find more information and purchase tickets at the following link: www.theround.com.au/whats-on/neu...

A picture of two copies of the book ‘Someone Like Me’. It is multicoloured and has closeup photos of people on the cover.

Super excited to have received my advance copies of the anthology ‘Someone Like Me’, edited by Dr Clem Bastow (author of ‘Late Bloomer’) and Jo Case. 🎉🦄🌈♾️

The book will be available in Australian bookshops from the 4th March 2025.

[Image description: A meme with a gold circle frame and multicoloured fireworks. The Autism Actually logo is at the bottom left corner, which consists of a cartoon eye surrounded by two green-blue hands, with 'Autism Actually' written at the bottom.] [Text description: Happy New Year! From the Autism Actually Team]

Wishing you all a Happy New Year for 2025.

We are grateful for your ongoing support and are excited to see what this year brings.

#HappyNewYear #ActuallyAutistic #HappyHolidays #Disabled #Neurodivergent #AutismActually

A brown female standard poodle is wearing a navy blue harness and is wearing a light blue bowtie. She is sitting in front of an inflatable green Christmas tree with her mouth open.

The Autism Actually team would like to wish you all a wonderful holidays and a Happy New Year for 2025.

We are so grateful for your ongoing support for our work and are excited to see what next year will bring.

#ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #AuDHD #Disabled #Advocacy #AutismActually

Thank you for sharing and attributing my meme! 😊

As the end of the year is fast approaching, I thought I would share information about my range of fine art greeting cards.

If you would like to find out more or are interested in purchasing them, please follow this link: www.autismactually.com.au/product-page...

Autism and Employment: Supporting Meaningful Work Opportunities - Reframing Autism Explore Autistic advocate Shadia Hancock’s insights on accessible employment for Autistic individuals. From workplace modifications and support structures to the importance of flexible roles, this gui...

I was pleased to be invited by Reframing Autism to write about a topic very close to my heart - employment for autistic people.

You can read the article here: reframingautism.org.au/autism-and-e...

#Autism #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticEmployment #Inclusion #Neurodivergent #AutismActually

An ink and watercolour drawing of a black standard poodle on a white background. His mouth is open and he is wearing a rainbow coloured colour

A pastel drawing of a standard poodle in a multicolour style on a sky blue background. He is looking towards the camera and has his mouth open.

A pastel sketch of a gray vase containing yellow tulips on a gray background. There are red fruits and more tulips lying to the left of the vase.

A pastel sketch of sunflowers in a terracotta vase on a gray background, surrounded by lemons and mandarins.

I have enjoyed continuing to engage in one of my passionate interests - artwork! 🎨 [pallette emoji]

Here are some of my favourites from this year.

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Neurodivergent #Disabled #Art #Artist #Drawing #Sketching #MixedMedia #StillLife #Potraiture #Animals #AutismActually