@luis01.bsky.social
QMU Psychology and sociology graduate 🎓 @StirlingUniCrim Msc graduate. Aspiring social researcher. Passionate about creative research methods. Substack -
Save the LDAN Bill
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September 12, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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Flowing in the afterglow.
Monotropism, Autistic Burnout, and a connection to chemistry inspired by @oolong.co.uk today.
morerealms.com/flowing-in-t...
Monotropism, Autistic Burnout, and a connection to chemistry inspired by @oolong.co.uk today.
morerealms.com/flowing-in-t...
Flowing in the Afterglow: Autistic Burnout & Monotropism
Autistic burnout, monotropism, meerkat mode, AuDHD, neurodivergent reflection, liminal states, executive dysfunction, flow state
morerealms.com
July 20, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Flowing in the afterglow.
Monotropism, Autistic Burnout, and a connection to chemistry inspired by @oolong.co.uk today.
morerealms.com/flowing-in-t...
Monotropism, Autistic Burnout, and a connection to chemistry inspired by @oolong.co.uk today.
morerealms.com/flowing-in-t...
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Actually, diagnoses too often increase access to harmful behavioural (ABA) therapy by poorly trained, undersupervised workers who game the system for profits: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/o...
ABA trains autistic children to mask their autism and camouflage journals.lww.com/jrnldbp/full... 2/
ABA trains autistic children to mask their autism and camouflage journals.lww.com/jrnldbp/full... 2/
Opinion | Children With Autism Lose When the Focus Is on Profits
www.nytimes.com
June 9, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Actually, diagnoses too often increase access to harmful behavioural (ABA) therapy by poorly trained, undersupervised workers who game the system for profits: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/o...
ABA trains autistic children to mask their autism and camouflage journals.lww.com/jrnldbp/full... 2/
ABA trains autistic children to mask their autism and camouflage journals.lww.com/jrnldbp/full... 2/
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Delighted to write this for @neurohubcomjournal.bsky.social
" Functioning labels don’t describe us; they gatekeep access to support, autonomy, and opportunity."
Read more:
news.neurohubcommunity.org/p/words-that...
" Functioning labels don’t describe us; they gatekeep access to support, autonomy, and opportunity."
Read more:
news.neurohubcommunity.org/p/words-that...
April 5, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Delighted to write this for @neurohubcomjournal.bsky.social
" Functioning labels don’t describe us; they gatekeep access to support, autonomy, and opportunity."
Read more:
news.neurohubcommunity.org/p/words-that...
" Functioning labels don’t describe us; they gatekeep access to support, autonomy, and opportunity."
Read more:
news.neurohubcommunity.org/p/words-that...
read a bit too much psych stats and my soul quietly re-entered my body like “yeah alright this is us now” 📊
April 24, 2026 at 7:28 PM
read a bit too much psych stats and my soul quietly re-entered my body like “yeah alright this is us now” 📊
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Intensive Interaction isn’t about “fixing” or prompting communication. It’s about meeting someone where they are—through connection & attunement. A neuro-affirming, relational framing to support those with PMLD, co-authored with @jo3grace.bsky.social
autisticrealms.com/intensive-in...
autisticrealms.com/intensive-in...
Intensive Interaction as Neuro-Affirming Relational Practice | Autistic Realms
Intensive Interaction isn’t about “fixing” or prompting communication. It’s about meeting someone where they are—through connection, attunement, and shared ...
autisticrealms.com
April 3, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Intensive Interaction isn’t about “fixing” or prompting communication. It’s about meeting someone where they are—through connection & attunement. A neuro-affirming, relational framing to support those with PMLD, co-authored with @jo3grace.bsky.social
autisticrealms.com/intensive-in...
autisticrealms.com/intensive-in...
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Trans?
Autistic?
Both?
This survey could be for you!
Autistic?
Both?
This survey could be for you!
March 20, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Trans?
Autistic?
Both?
This survey could be for you!
Autistic?
Both?
This survey could be for you!
Just curious if anyone has ever tried eating disorder anonymous? ##EDRecovery
March 14, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Just curious if anyone has ever tried eating disorder anonymous? ##EDRecovery
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Jurgen Habermas, philosopher and German, European public intellectual has died, aged 96 (Spiegel)
www.spiegel.de/kultur/philo...
www.spiegel.de/kultur/philo...
Philosoph Jürgen Habermas gestorben
Jürgen Habermas ist tot. Der Philosoph und Soziologe starb heute im Alter von 96 Jahren in Starnberg.
www.spiegel.de
March 14, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Jurgen Habermas, philosopher and German, European public intellectual has died, aged 96 (Spiegel)
www.spiegel.de/kultur/philo...
www.spiegel.de/kultur/philo...
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My first meme!🛟
March 4, 2026 at 5:47 PM
My first meme!🛟
Life pro tip for people with food aversions and no object permanence:
If you eat your vegetables first you can rearrange you plate and eat like a toddler in peace 🤭
If you eat your vegetables first you can rearrange you plate and eat like a toddler in peace 🤭
March 8, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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Is the AuDHD mind at war with itself?
Replacing the narrative of conflict with a single monotropic neurology
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/is-the-aud...
#QTWTAIN
Replacing the narrative of conflict with a single monotropic neurology
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/is-the-aud...
#QTWTAIN
Is the AuDHD mind at war with itself?
Challenging the narrative of conflict
jadefarrington.substack.com
March 7, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Is the AuDHD mind at war with itself?
Replacing the narrative of conflict with a single monotropic neurology
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/is-the-aud...
#QTWTAIN
Replacing the narrative of conflict with a single monotropic neurology
jadefarrington.substack.com/p/is-the-aud...
#QTWTAIN
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FREE ONLINE COMMUNITY EVENT
Thu, Feb 19
6:00-7:30pm (GMT)
Re-Storying Autism: A Framework for Families, Parents and Carers
Reimagining Support For Autistic People
https://autisticrealms.com/re-storying-autism-a-new-course-workbook-now-available/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Thu, Feb 19
6:00-7:30pm (GMT)
Re-Storying Autism: A Framework for Families, Parents and Carers
Reimagining Support For Autistic People
https://autisticrealms.com/re-storying-autism-a-new-course-workbook-now-available/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
February 14, 2026 at 2:52 PM
FREE ONLINE COMMUNITY EVENT
Thu, Feb 19
6:00-7:30pm (GMT)
Re-Storying Autism: A Framework for Families, Parents and Carers
Reimagining Support For Autistic People
https://autisticrealms.com/re-storying-autism-a-new-course-workbook-now-available/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Thu, Feb 19
6:00-7:30pm (GMT)
Re-Storying Autism: A Framework for Families, Parents and Carers
Reimagining Support For Autistic People
https://autisticrealms.com/re-storying-autism-a-new-course-workbook-now-available/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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What Was The First Story You Heard About Autism?
An exploration of the stories we hear about autism and what they mean to Autistic people.
An exploration of the stories we hear about autism and what they mean to Autistic people.
What Was The First Story You Heard About Autism?
An exploration of the stories we hear about autism and what they mean to Autistic people.
neurohubcommunity.org
February 8, 2026 at 5:46 PM
What Was The First Story You Heard About Autism?
An exploration of the stories we hear about autism and what they mean to Autistic people.
An exploration of the stories we hear about autism and what they mean to Autistic people.
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While UK is proposing to narrow diagnoses (!), our new study led by @isaacahuvia.bsky.social: adults w/ self-identified autism had more unmet needs & higher distress, & similar understanding of autism, than officially diagnosed peers. Most wanted formal diagnosis journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Identifying as Autistic Without a Formal Diagnosis: Who Self-Identifies as Autistic and Why? - Isaac L. Ahuvia, Emine Gurbuz, Josephine Cuda, Steven K. Kapp, Abigail Houck, Jacquelyn A. Gates, Jessica...
Background: Adults increasingly self-identify as autistic without a formal diagnosis, yet little research has systematically investigated (a) the unique charact...
journals.sagepub.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:32 PM
While UK is proposing to narrow diagnoses (!), our new study led by @isaacahuvia.bsky.social: adults w/ self-identified autism had more unmet needs & higher distress, & similar understanding of autism, than officially diagnosed peers. Most wanted formal diagnosis journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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New signposting resource guide:
Being Autistic and Eating
Created with @luis01.bsky.social
autisticrealms.com/being-autist...
Being Autistic and Eating
Created with @luis01.bsky.social
autisticrealms.com/being-autist...
Being Autistic and Eating | Autistic Realms
Being Autistic and Eating. Neuro-affirming resources and signposting
autisticrealms.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
New signposting resource guide:
Being Autistic and Eating
Created with @luis01.bsky.social
autisticrealms.com/being-autist...
Being Autistic and Eating
Created with @luis01.bsky.social
autisticrealms.com/being-autist...
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1/ On health inequalities for autistic people the @hlautismactcom.parliament.uk report credited the success of the Oliver McGowan Training to coproduction and delivery, but still many autistic people struggle to access healthcare.
Autism Act 2009 - Reports, special reports and government responses - Committees - UK Parliament
Report, special report and government response publications for Autism Act 2009.
bit.ly
November 29, 2025 at 8:59 AM
1/ On health inequalities for autistic people the @hlautismactcom.parliament.uk report credited the success of the Oliver McGowan Training to coproduction and delivery, but still many autistic people struggle to access healthcare.
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Representatives of autistic-led organisations giving evidence to Holyrood’s health, social care and sport committee said a national plan is needed to fix significant gaps in neurodevelopmental pathways: healthandcare.scot/stories/4295...
Autistic Scots push MSPs for neurodivergent-led change
A lack of accessible diagnosis and support is driving autistic people and their families into crisis, MSPs have been told.
Representatives of autistic-led organisations giving evidence to Holyrood’s ...
healthandcare.scot
November 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Representatives of autistic-led organisations giving evidence to Holyrood’s health, social care and sport committee said a national plan is needed to fix significant gaps in neurodevelopmental pathways: healthandcare.scot/stories/4295...
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This was a painful piece to write. I love horror, but it doesn’t always love me back. I wish I didn’t have to write this, but it keeps happening, often from people who should know better
Tl;dr: we need more disabled writers/directors so we can tell our own stories 🙏 Please share
Tl;dr: we need more disabled writers/directors so we can tell our own stories 🙏 Please share
October 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This was a painful piece to write. I love horror, but it doesn’t always love me back. I wish I didn’t have to write this, but it keeps happening, often from people who should know better
Tl;dr: we need more disabled writers/directors so we can tell our own stories 🙏 Please share
Tl;dr: we need more disabled writers/directors so we can tell our own stories 🙏 Please share
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This is possibly THE best video about stimming I have ever seen by Sophie Broadgate. I have shared quite a lot over the past few years but may be not shared here... enjoy!
pikaiafilms.co.uk/In-Motion-2022
Read more here from @stimpunks.org : stimpunks.org/glossary/sti...
pikaiafilms.co.uk/In-Motion-2022
Read more here from @stimpunks.org : stimpunks.org/glossary/sti...
In Motion (2022) — Pikaia Films
In Motion (2022) In Motion sheds light on the emotional experience of autism, normalising and celebrating different forms of stimming (self-stimulatory...
pikaiafilms.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This is possibly THE best video about stimming I have ever seen by Sophie Broadgate. I have shared quite a lot over the past few years but may be not shared here... enjoy!
pikaiafilms.co.uk/In-Motion-2022
Read more here from @stimpunks.org : stimpunks.org/glossary/sti...
pikaiafilms.co.uk/In-Motion-2022
Read more here from @stimpunks.org : stimpunks.org/glossary/sti...
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Explore The Map of Monotropic Experiences:
Reframing Autism Through A
Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens. Full Training Pack Available
https://autisticrealms.com/map-of-monotropic-experiences-free-open-source-training-resources/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Reframing Autism Through A
Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens. Full Training Pack Available
https://autisticrealms.com/map-of-monotropic-experiences-free-open-source-training-resources/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
September 28, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Explore The Map of Monotropic Experiences:
Reframing Autism Through A
Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens. Full Training Pack Available
https://autisticrealms.com/map-of-monotropic-experiences-free-open-source-training-resources/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Reframing Autism Through A
Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens. Full Training Pack Available
https://autisticrealms.com/map-of-monotropic-experiences-free-open-source-training-resources/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Please sign and share if you can www.change.org/p/save-numbe...
Sign the Petition
Save Number 6 One Stop Shop- Tell City of Edinburgh Council No funding cuts
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September 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Not every autistic person has the ability or capacity to be a "contributing member of society," and that is OK. We are all interdependent, we all depend on each other—some more, some less. That's how society should function, ideally. #neurodiversity #disability #autism
September 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Not every autistic person has the ability or capacity to be a "contributing member of society," and that is OK. We are all interdependent, we all depend on each other—some more, some less. That's how society should function, ideally. #neurodiversity #disability #autism