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Big thanks to Keith Cooper for part 2 of this vital series on restraint in schools. I’m quoted in the article discussing the urgent need for clearer guidance, better training, & accountability to protect vulnerable children, especially SEND students inews.co.uk/news/education…

Delighted to have contributed to this important piece on Muslim families facing barriers to autism diagnoses, including culturally-related stigma University of Bedfordshire News London Autism Group Charity

We're at London Euston train station today. Come say hi if you're passing through 🙂

My first ever sabbatical is over today. I used it to complete my book (coming out mid-2025 via Routledge Books) and publish a couple of papers. Definitely recommended for all academics if they can get one!

Autistic Substance Use Network We hope to address the knowledge gap in the understanding of Autistic #SubstanceUse and it’s impact on policy and services. Co-founded with Dr Chris Papadopoulos David Gray-Hammond and Tanya Adkin Autistic Substance Use Network autsun.org

Thanks for interviewing me about this important issue. Recruitment processes did need to be more inclusive, adaptive and safe than they currently are University of Bedfordshire News London Autism Group Charity

New episode of The Autism Podcast - which we produce - is out today! We interview Aditi Gangrade about autism stigma and (mid) understanding in India, what needs to change, and her company Much Much Spectrum. Out now at podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the… and other platforms!

New paper out: 'Young Carers on Social Robots: Introducing Teenagers as Informal Caregivers to HRI' We explored young carers' views on social robots in caregiving roles, highlighting both key potentials and concerns dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/37… UoB_IHR University of Bedfordshire News Lund University

The government has announced the most devastating cuts to disability benefits on record. These plans should shame the government to its core. Here's our initial response to the new Welfare Green Paper 🧵👇

Delighted to co-author this really important study with Katie Munday - Autistic and Living the Dream Tanya Adkin & David Gray-Hammond exploring autistic adults’ experiences of substance use. Key findings include the need for neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, personalised flexible care. UoB_IHR London Autism Group Charity

Here is the first academic article published by ASUN! It explores experiences of substance use treatment for Autistic adults. liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/au… #ActuallyAutistic #autism #SubstanceUse #SubstanceUseTreatment #neurodiversity

This will adversely affect people who already experience health disparities as a cohort. Particularly, women, disabled people, ethnic and racial minorities, and people with mental illness. Naturally, some people will die because of delayed diagnosis 🙃

"This study’s findings suggest autistic students are routinely overstimulated, overwhelmed and lack adequate support to overcome sensory barriers in mainstream settings." Stating the obvious here, but good to have evidence to show people.

Amazing to see this so many years after we developed the Safewards model! Alan Simpson 💙 Dr Chris Papadopoulos Charlotte Dack

A new ep of The Autism Podcast is out!🎧Brendan Tighe, an autistic language professor and autism advocate living in Mexico, discusses his family's legal battle for #EducationRights, #AutismAdvocacy, living abroad & finding purpose. Out on all podcast apps podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…

"Our results thus support a reframing of autism from a social communication disorder to a “description encompassing a broad range of developmental differences and experiences” (Milton [15], p. 1903)." molecularautism.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

A new episode of our charity's The Autism Podcast is out!🎧Barry Davies & John Nelson from British Transport Police discuss their work with supporting autistic people on the transport network, Police Autism UK's fantastic work and much more! Out on all podcast apps🙂 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…

If you're a maternity healthcare professional in England pls consider contacting Sajan for a research interview. He is doing very doing important work on e-cigarette use in pregnancy Sajan Thomas Shuby Puthussery

New paper out with David Gray-Hammond Katie Munday - Autistic and Living the Dream & Tanya Adkin (via Autistic Substance Use Network). Looks at self-medication prevalence and key factors associated with anxiety and depression among autistic adults. New conceptual model created. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27… UoB_IHR University of Bedfordshire News

Thrilled to announce my new book, Transcultural Care: A Book and Video Guide to Cultural Competence in Healthcare Professions, is out soon with Elsevier! 🌍✨ Pre-order now on Amazon: amazon.co.uk/Transcultural-… Or get 20% off with code BAFF20 at Elsevier!