Autistic people generally die a lot younger than their peers . Do you know why?

Since #Dispatches is on and showing how units aren’t suitable environments for autistic people, here is a brilliant report by NDTi Jill Corbyn that I participated in on the topic. ndti.org.uk/resources/publ…

Delighted to have confirmed my #dclinpsy thesis topic- on the experiences of #autistic adults with EDS! Research dreams do come true. Bendy babes- please @ me. What questions are most important for us to be asking? #AskingAutistics #EhlersDanlosSyndrome

First day of #AutismAcceptanceWeek and we are sharing Ann Memmott s blog, highlighting why #neurodivergent led organisations are vital to changing the narrative around #autism ndconnection.co.uk/blog/neurodive…

It is #AutismAcceptanceWeek so the perfect time to read Kay Louise Aldred 's blog about how to work with the nervous system to support regulation ndconnection.co.uk/blog/understan…

Looking for neurodivergent YP [18-25 years old] to join Youth Co-Investigators group supporting academics from King's, UCL, Central+ Anna Freud Centrer Aim is to cut down the risk of depression for neurodivergent school students. DM, email [email protected] or scan RQ below

Our new blog "I am Black, I am a woman, I am autistic" is now available to read. In it Tina explores how racism, sexism, misogyny and ableism are things she cannot escape. @BlackWithADHDUK #AuADHD #ActuallyAutistic ndconnection.co.uk/blog/i-am-blac…

Fantastic thread.

It's that time again! Ann Memmott 's monthly research round up is now online where they have commented on some of the current papers on #autistic lives. Grab a cuppa and have a read! #neurodiversity #research #blog ndconnection.co.uk/blog/autism-re…

I read a thing a while ago about how autistic people skew consumer data in the area they live in and honestly I've never felt more powerful. #sauce

Swifts, swallows, house martins and sand martins are all summer visitors to the UK. Read our guide to work out what you might have spotted darting and diving in the sky! 👇☁️ wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife/how-i…

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Hi All. We are looking for people to take part in two focus groups about priority and policy for autistic adults who have experienced intimate abuse. Email me on [email protected] to find out more. UK only, 18+ only.

Jill Corbyn has written a blog about our Neurodivergent Friendly Recruitment. A recruitment with no interviews, opportunities to 'job carve' and with real flexibility offered. ndconnection.co.uk/blog/neurodive…

I'm still recruiting #autisticadults with #livedexperience of #selfharm and/or #selfinjury to take part in a small focus group about self-harm assessment tools. Email [email protected] for more info or express your interest via tinyurl.com/3yawsb8z ℹ️

Greetings! Calling all #neurodivergent (ADHD, ASD, OCD, etc.) & neurotypical folks! Participate in our 40-min study on #colour and coloured lighting perception. Introduction Video (1min): youtu.be/w9RG-PfEFkw?si… via YouTube Contact me at [email protected] for more info.

This is stunning. Thank you @autismage

I've had a sneak peak at this course, run by my friend the physio yogi. Lots of great information and practical exercises. Find out more at this free taster session on Sunday. Replay available too. crowdcast.io/c/ylvkg4u1iflv

If you have a diagnosis as #neurodivergent, you may be interested in taking part in this important #research into light and colour. Please spread the word. Pipjack Jill Corbyn NRAC