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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.

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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.
December 23, 2024 at 12:33 PM
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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...

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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...
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December 8, 2024 at 12:01 PM
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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.

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October 13, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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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
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.
December 8, 2024 at 11:58 AM
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I had the immense pleasure of drawing this handsome chap, Kenneth, for a commission project recently. 🐶 I love his beautiful brindle coat and expressive face.

#Autism #ActuallyAutistic #FineArt #Pawtraits #AutismActually
A soft pastel drawing depicting a staffy cross with a pale black and yellow brindle coat. He is looking towards the side with his mouth open and has a white chest.
July 30, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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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
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January 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Arwen and I had the pleasure of joining Caitlin McGregor, CB Mako, and Dr Clem Bastow tonight at the Fitzroy Town Hall Reading Room for an author talk about the anthology ‘Someone Like Me’. 🐩🩵🌈

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4 people seated. From left to right: Shadia Hancock, Clem Bastow (wearing a green mask and holding up a copy of ‘Someone Like Me’), Caitlin McGregor, and CB Mako. Shadia is standing up and signing a book. Their assistance dog Arwen is sitting on a white mat next to them and is wearing a light blue vest. A table with copies of ‘Someone Like Me’ displayed. A photo of the empty Fitzroy Town Hall reading room.
May 6, 2026 at 12:13 PM