“Functioning labels aren't very specific. They don't tell us very much about a person and what they need.”
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#ChildMentalHealth #Autism #Neurodevelopmental
Updated page with resources about Autistic Burnout with new signposting to @ndconnection.bsky.social
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➡️ What are the experiences, strengths & needs of autistic teachers?
➡️ How should we re-think the teacher role to be neurodiversity-inclusive?
Summary of research from the Autistic School Staff Project, with links to open access resources 👇🏻
#Autres
Just published, with powerful writing by lead author Dr Jason Lang, our article about core focus of the Neurodiversity in Scottish Schools project.
What do neurodivergent young people, school staff, parents & policy-makers think about inclusion? Open access 👇
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Diagnosis may function as both an explanatory and enabling process and environmental demands play a key role in shaping diagnosis.
Explore the functions of an #autism diagnosis & the current debates around #autism with this fantastic blog by Prof. Francisco Musich. https://bit.ly/4dye8gj
Autism and Ageing Video by Wenn Lawson
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Clinical psychologist Tricia Squire, 45, has admitted that she took one look at your whole deal and was like “well, let’s go through the motions anyway”.
Hi, do you have a source for the statistic and do you know of data evidence about the rate of neurodivergence in those not attending school?
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This looks like a fantastic and practical resource for neuro-affirming practitioners thinking about alternatives to behaviour focused approaches.Thank you for sharing it
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Have a read of our latest Neuro-affirming Community of Practice Scotland. Such great work going on around Scotland to make the changes we need
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This image is an advertisement for the 11th Edinburgh Clinical Research Methodology Course, hosted by the Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility. The event is scheduled for 11-12 May at the John McIntyre Conference Centre in Edinburgh. The image shows a group of people sitting and smiling at a table. There are graphic elements like circles and a website link: www.nrs.org.uk/calendar.
A two-day introductory course providing an overview of methods and frameworks essential for conducting clinical research will be held by @eduedinburghcrf.bsky.social in May.
Read more 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/calendar/11th-edinburgh-...
Neuro-affirming language and mindsets set a foundation for all that we do. The Neuro-affirming Community of Practice Scotland language and terminology guidance is available to support conversations and evolving practice👇
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A picture of a slide about identity first and person first language with stick people - one says 'autistic person' and 'person with autism'
Like many of us, SCERTS authors have shifted training materials and language in line with autistic community preferences and our evolving understanding of neuro-affirming practices.
picture of a powerpoint slide about the SCERTS Model Day 1 training, with a picture if the SCERTS logo and pictures of children looking happy and engaged
We are excited to welcome Emily Rubin @emilyrubin.bsky.social and Amy Laurent @autismlevelup.bsky.social to lead SCERTS training for practitioners in Scotland🏴
Cover image for Thriving Autistic’s “Discovery Programme E-book” titled “Let’s Discover More About Burnout.” The design features a navy and gold color scheme with an infinity symbol logo above the words “Thriving Autistic,” the large bold word “BURNOUT” centered on the page, and the website www.thrivingautistic.org at the bottom.
Check out our free signposting resources covering lots of topics including; masking, intersectionality, sensory systems, relationships and a new resource about Autistic Burnout
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Hurrah! It is time for another Monthly Round-Up of Research from @annmemmott.bsky.social and @ndconnection.bsky.social
Autism, Neurodivergence, Support Needs and Inclusion — What’s New in February from Neurodiverse Connection
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From April 2022- May 2025, 30% of all enquiries to Enquire's helpline were related to school placement.
Key issues emerged as:
- understanding processes
- communication
- the appeals system
- transport
- transitions
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Splashes of green and brown, similar to fireworks, are displaye on a slightly off-white background. Above, text reads helpline awareness day. Celebrating our fabulous helpline team.
Underneath text which reads meet our team there are black and white headshots of the helpline team who are identified as Vitalina, Hannah, Mark, Lisa, Maisie and Sarah.
🎉This #HelplineAwarenessDay we are celebrating our fabulous helpline team! 🎉
Our small and skilled team handle your emails and calls, offering a caring and compassionate ear and sharing advice around additional support for learning.
Thank you - you are brilliant!
@helplinesuk.bsky.social
These new resources look great- with info and practical guidance for pregnant autistic people and professionals restraintreductionnetwork.org/resource/bos...
Poster with white and yellow backgrounds with CALL Scotland logo at the top. Right hand side has 3 images; from top to bottom photograph of Ceanna MacGregor AAC Specialist Teacher, Kirsteen Steven AT and ASN Teacher and Paula Twigg, CALL Scotland Project Officer Left hand side title of webinar is Communication Passports on Monday 23rd March 2026 from 7pm to 7.30pm and for more info there is a QR code at the bottom with a short link: bit.ly/CallParentWebinars
There is still time to register for our parent/carer webinar next Monday evening (23rd Feb) at 7pm. We'll be sharing resources on Communication Passports. Click the link or scan the QR code to find out more and register to join live or to be sent the recording link.
https://bit.ly/CALLParentWebinars
Autistic Menopause
A Guide to the Menopausal Transition for Autistic People and those Supporting Them
by Julie Gamble-Turner & Rachel Moseley
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Autistic, ADHD, and other ND-affirming spaces exist, but should OCD be affirmed? And what would an OCD-affirming space look like?
#OCD #MentalHealth #FromTheArchives
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Planning a large-scale change in healthcare? Here’s a framework for getting started. From @healthfoundation.bsky.social
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Purple background with text which reads: Digilearnscot event: Children's ASN Read Along & Sing Along with Joanna Courtney, CALL Scotland. Thurs, 4th Dec, 10am. There are two images, one of a book cover of 'My Pet Star' and the other is a symbol communication board to support shared reading of 'My Pet Star.'
Join Joanna at 10am on Thursday 4th December for an accessible live read along of 'My Pet Star.' Register here https://bit.ly/4oi3f3O
Download free resources for joining in on the day here: https://bit.ly/47WNWrm
Thank you, @ashajournals.bsky.social! We are thrilled to get this work out into the world.
