Emily @21andsensory
@21andsensory.bsky.social
✏️ Autistic Illustrator, Graphic Designer & Podcaster
💡 All things Sensory Processing, Autism, Dyslexia, DPDR
🎙️ Host of 21andsensory Podcast
💡 All things Sensory Processing, Autism, Dyslexia, DPDR
🎙️ Host of 21andsensory Podcast
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Both @kerenmaclennan.bsky.social and I are excited to be working together again, this time on the autistic sensory joy study. Please take part!✨
In the study, we want to understand how Autistic people describe and experience sensory joy.
More info here: redcap.bath.ac.uk/surveys/?s=W...
In the study, we want to understand how Autistic people describe and experience sensory joy.
More info here: redcap.bath.ac.uk/surveys/?s=W...
Last Friday I was invited to a roundtable discussion on Autistic Autonomy. It took place to make sense of what was learnt in a recent project between Autistica and @ucl.ac.uk (which I illustrated and worked on with the lovely Jenna @autistica.org.uk)
I #livescribed the discussion below!✏️
I #livescribed the discussion below!✏️
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Last Friday I was invited to a roundtable discussion on Autistic Autonomy. It took place to make sense of what was learnt in a recent project between Autistica and @ucl.ac.uk (which I illustrated and worked on with the lovely Jenna @autistica.org.uk)
I #livescribed the discussion below!✏️
I #livescribed the discussion below!✏️
Both @kerenmaclennan.bsky.social and I are excited to be working together again, this time on the autistic sensory joy study. Please take part!✨
In the study, we want to understand how Autistic people describe and experience sensory joy.
More info here: redcap.bath.ac.uk/surveys/?s=W...
In the study, we want to understand how Autistic people describe and experience sensory joy.
More info here: redcap.bath.ac.uk/surveys/?s=W...
December 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Both @kerenmaclennan.bsky.social and I are excited to be working together again, this time on the autistic sensory joy study. Please take part!✨
In the study, we want to understand how Autistic people describe and experience sensory joy.
More info here: redcap.bath.ac.uk/surveys/?s=W...
In the study, we want to understand how Autistic people describe and experience sensory joy.
More info here: redcap.bath.ac.uk/surveys/?s=W...
Catch-up on two fab 21andsensory Podcast episodes with wonderful authors @lucythereader.bsky.social and @annazoequirke.bsky.social below! ✨
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@scholasticuk.bsky.social @littletigeruk.bsky.social
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@scholasticuk.bsky.social @littletigeruk.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Catch-up on two fab 21andsensory Podcast episodes with wonderful authors @lucythereader.bsky.social and @annazoequirke.bsky.social below! ✨
🔗 plinkhq.com/i/1271503548...
@scholasticuk.bsky.social @littletigeruk.bsky.social
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@scholasticuk.bsky.social @littletigeruk.bsky.social
The 100th 21andsensory Podcast Episode! 💫
HUGE NEWS. My 100th episode of the 21andsensory Podcast is live right now!!! …so who’s your special guest Emily? Well you’ll just have to listen to find out 🤷🏻♀️ 🎧 Listen and subscribe here or below: Thank you to every guest for coming on my podcast and…
HUGE NEWS. My 100th episode of the 21andsensory Podcast is live right now!!! …so who’s your special guest Emily? Well you’ll just have to listen to find out 🤷🏻♀️ 🎧 Listen and subscribe here or below: Thank you to every guest for coming on my podcast and…
The 100th 21andsensory Podcast Episode! 💫
HUGE NEWS. My 100th episode of the 21andsensory Podcast is live right now!!! …so who’s your special guest Emily? Well you’ll just have to listen to find out 🤷🏻♀️ 🎧 Listen and subscribe here or below: Thank you to every guest for coming on my podcast and taking time out of your busy lives to speak to me - I am beyond grateful!
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November 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The 100th 21andsensory Podcast Episode! 💫
HUGE NEWS. My 100th episode of the 21andsensory Podcast is live right now!!! …so who’s your special guest Emily? Well you’ll just have to listen to find out 🤷🏻♀️ 🎧 Listen and subscribe here or below: Thank you to every guest for coming on my podcast and…
HUGE NEWS. My 100th episode of the 21andsensory Podcast is live right now!!! …so who’s your special guest Emily? Well you’ll just have to listen to find out 🤷🏻♀️ 🎧 Listen and subscribe here or below: Thank you to every guest for coming on my podcast and…
I'm carrying my one month free access promo over into November ✨ so if you are new here and would like to try out access to my #Patreon please click the link below to join the club!
See you soon :)
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See you soon :)
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Emily's gift
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November 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I'm carrying my one month free access promo over into November ✨ so if you are new here and would like to try out access to my #Patreon please click the link below to join the club!
See you soon :)
Sign-up here: www.patreon.com/21andsensory...
See you soon :)
Sign-up here: www.patreon.com/21andsensory...
HUGE NEWS! My 100th episode of the 21andsensory Podcast is live right now!!!
...so who's your special guest Emily? Well you'll just have to listen to find out!!
...so who's your special guest Emily? Well you'll just have to listen to find out!!
October 31, 2025 at 5:52 PM
HUGE NEWS! My 100th episode of the 21andsensory Podcast is live right now!!!
...so who's your special guest Emily? Well you'll just have to listen to find out!!
...so who's your special guest Emily? Well you'll just have to listen to find out!!
EBR’s 📚 (Emily’s Book Reviews) ‘When we were monsters’ by Jennifer Niven
Welcome to a new segment that I’m calling: • Emily’s Book Reviews • Otherwise known as EBR’s 💫 I’ll be discussing books I’ve read recently and reviewing them - this will include books I’ve been gifted by publishers but also…
Welcome to a new segment that I’m calling: • Emily’s Book Reviews • Otherwise known as EBR’s 💫 I’ll be discussing books I’ve read recently and reviewing them - this will include books I’ve been gifted by publishers but also…
EBR’s 📚 (Emily’s Book Reviews) ‘When we were monsters’ by Jennifer Niven
Welcome to a new segment that I’m calling: • Emily’s Book Reviews • Otherwise known as EBR’s 💫 I’ll be discussing books I’ve read recently and reviewing them - this will include books I’ve been gifted by publishers but also ones I’ve bought myself in local book shops. So without further ado… ‘When we were monsters' by Jennifer Niven So the premise is:
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October 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
EBR’s 📚 (Emily’s Book Reviews) ‘When we were monsters’ by Jennifer Niven
Welcome to a new segment that I’m calling: • Emily’s Book Reviews • Otherwise known as EBR’s 💫 I’ll be discussing books I’ve read recently and reviewing them - this will include books I’ve been gifted by publishers but also…
Welcome to a new segment that I’m calling: • Emily’s Book Reviews • Otherwise known as EBR’s 💫 I’ll be discussing books I’ve read recently and reviewing them - this will include books I’ve been gifted by publishers but also…
Still some spots left - would love to see you over there! #patreon
I'm gifting the first 20 people to click on the link below to a one free month subscription to my new Patreon...would love to see you there!
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21andsensory's gift
Claim your spot now to join 21andsensory's thank you ✎ tier
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October 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Still some spots left - would love to see you over there! #patreon
A month of Patreon access for free ✨
I'm gifting the first 20 people to click on the link below to a one free month subscription to my new Patreon...would love to see you there! Sign-up here
I'm gifting the first 20 people to click on the link below to a one free month subscription to my new Patreon...would love to see you there! Sign-up here
A month of Patreon access for free ✨
I'm gifting the first 20 people to click on the link below to a one free month subscription to my new Patreon...would love to see you there! Sign-up here
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October 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
A month of Patreon access for free ✨
I'm gifting the first 20 people to click on the link below to a one free month subscription to my new Patreon...would love to see you there! Sign-up here
I'm gifting the first 20 people to click on the link below to a one free month subscription to my new Patreon...would love to see you there! Sign-up here
I'm gifting the first 20 people to click on the link below to a one free month subscription to my new Patreon...would love to see you there!
www.patreon.com/21andsensory...
www.patreon.com/21andsensory...
21andsensory's gift
Claim your spot now to join 21andsensory's thank you ✎ tier
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October 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I'm gifting the first 20 people to click on the link below to a one free month subscription to my new Patreon...would love to see you there!
www.patreon.com/21andsensory...
www.patreon.com/21andsensory...
I’ve just added my voice to the #DyslexiaRevolution I only found out I was #dyslexic aged 19 because of a uni initiative for the year group where we had to fill out a screening questionnaire 🫠
Add your voice here: dyslexiavoicepetition.com
#BDAdyslexia #dyslexia @jamieoliveroffical.bsky.social
Add your voice here: dyslexiavoicepetition.com
#BDAdyslexia #dyslexia @jamieoliveroffical.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I’ve just added my voice to the #DyslexiaRevolution I only found out I was #dyslexic aged 19 because of a uni initiative for the year group where we had to fill out a screening questionnaire 🫠
Add your voice here: dyslexiavoicepetition.com
#BDAdyslexia #dyslexia @jamieoliveroffical.bsky.social
Add your voice here: dyslexiavoicepetition.com
#BDAdyslexia #dyslexia @jamieoliveroffical.bsky.social
Celebrate #InternationalPodcastDay by listening to the 21andsensory Podcast ✨
I've spoken to amazing guests including Authors, Actors, Influencers, Illustrators, Artists, TikTokers, Educators, Activists, Speakers, Producers, YouTubers, Researchers, Scientists and more!
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I've spoken to amazing guests including Authors, Actors, Influencers, Illustrators, Artists, TikTokers, Educators, Activists, Speakers, Producers, YouTubers, Researchers, Scientists and more!
plinkhq.com/i/1271503548...
September 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Celebrate #InternationalPodcastDay by listening to the 21andsensory Podcast ✨
I've spoken to amazing guests including Authors, Actors, Influencers, Illustrators, Artists, TikTokers, Educators, Activists, Speakers, Producers, YouTubers, Researchers, Scientists and more!
plinkhq.com/i/1271503548...
I've spoken to amazing guests including Authors, Actors, Influencers, Illustrators, Artists, TikTokers, Educators, Activists, Speakers, Producers, YouTubers, Researchers, Scientists and more!
plinkhq.com/i/1271503548...
It's been a while since I posted a video over on YouTube and I wanted to share a new arty project that involves my special interests...watch below and comment on YouTube and let me know what you think of the format!
youtu.be/OLkKVvPnmRw
#artvlog #studiovlog
youtu.be/OLkKVvPnmRw
#artvlog #studiovlog
studio vlog: new creative project & channel updates ✎
YouTube video by Emily @21andsensory
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September 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It's been a while since I posted a video over on YouTube and I wanted to share a new arty project that involves my special interests...watch below and comment on YouTube and let me know what you think of the format!
youtu.be/OLkKVvPnmRw
#artvlog #studiovlog
youtu.be/OLkKVvPnmRw
#artvlog #studiovlog
I'm back with a drawinggg it's been a
while but some exciting illustration projects are in the works which l'll share soon!
Let me know if you relate to the below...
Finally home!
Where to sit...?
📚*immediately chooses to sit on the floor surrounded by books and notebooks* 📚
while but some exciting illustration projects are in the works which l'll share soon!
Let me know if you relate to the below...
Finally home!
Where to sit...?
📚*immediately chooses to sit on the floor surrounded by books and notebooks* 📚
September 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I'm back with a drawinggg it's been a
while but some exciting illustration projects are in the works which l'll share soon!
Let me know if you relate to the below...
Finally home!
Where to sit...?
📚*immediately chooses to sit on the floor surrounded by books and notebooks* 📚
while but some exciting illustration projects are in the works which l'll share soon!
Let me know if you relate to the below...
Finally home!
Where to sit...?
📚*immediately chooses to sit on the floor surrounded by books and notebooks* 📚
Excited to announce that on this months 21andsensory Podcast episode I have special guest Hannah (+ Sludge) of @sadsnailadventures.bsky.social
Hannah is an illustrator and made her account after discovering she is neurodivergent and being diagnosed with autism.
Listen: plinkhq.com/i/1271503548...
Hannah is an illustrator and made her account after discovering she is neurodivergent and being diagnosed with autism.
Listen: plinkhq.com/i/1271503548...
July 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Excited to announce that on this months 21andsensory Podcast episode I have special guest Hannah (+ Sludge) of @sadsnailadventures.bsky.social
Hannah is an illustrator and made her account after discovering she is neurodivergent and being diagnosed with autism.
Listen: plinkhq.com/i/1271503548...
Hannah is an illustrator and made her account after discovering she is neurodivergent and being diagnosed with autism.
Listen: plinkhq.com/i/1271503548...
My newest 21andsensory podcast episode is live! My special guest on this episode is the wonderful Georgia De Gidlow ✨
We had such a laugh recording this episode! Available wherever you listen to your podcasts 🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/34iE...
We had such a laugh recording this episode! Available wherever you listen to your podcasts 🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/34iE...
June 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
My newest 21andsensory podcast episode is live! My special guest on this episode is the wonderful Georgia De Gidlow ✨
We had such a laugh recording this episode! Available wherever you listen to your podcasts 🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/34iE...
We had such a laugh recording this episode! Available wherever you listen to your podcasts 🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/34iE...
So excited to read the wonderful new novel from the one and only @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social 🕶️ 📚
Thank you @panmacmillan.bsky.social
#pr #gifted
Thank you @panmacmillan.bsky.social
#pr #gifted
June 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
So excited to read the wonderful new novel from the one and only @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social 🕶️ 📚
Thank you @panmacmillan.bsky.social
#pr #gifted
Thank you @panmacmillan.bsky.social
#pr #gifted
Neurodivergent and on…the struggle bus 🚌
I am neurodivergent and on…the struggle bus. The struggle bus is how I describe a lot of things when they are really affecting me. For example things like my mental health, autism and DPDR / Dissociation...
I am neurodivergent and on…the struggle bus. The struggle bus is how I describe a lot of things when they are really affecting me. For example things like my mental health, autism and DPDR / Dissociation...
Neurodivergent and on…the struggle bus 🚌
I am neurodivergent and on…the struggle bus. The struggle bus is how I describe a lot of things when they are really affecting me. For example things like my mental health, autism and DPDR / Dissociation. The ‘struggle bus’ is just a weird concept made up by me but I think the idea and phrase came to me because I always feel so stuck when I’m overwhelmed - like I’m stuck on a bus that refuses to pull over at any stops.
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May 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Neurodivergent and on…the struggle bus 🚌
I am neurodivergent and on…the struggle bus. The struggle bus is how I describe a lot of things when they are really affecting me. For example things like my mental health, autism and DPDR / Dissociation...
I am neurodivergent and on…the struggle bus. The struggle bus is how I describe a lot of things when they are really affecting me. For example things like my mental health, autism and DPDR / Dissociation...
Q&A and 10 years of this blog...
Let's get stuck in to answering some of your questions submitted via my blog and on my socials!
Let's get stuck in to answering some of your questions submitted via my blog and on my socials!
Q&A and 10 years of this blog…
Let's get stuck in to answering some of your questions submitted via my blog and on my socials...and funnily enough this week is the 10 year anniversary of having this blog! What better way to celebrate 🙂 (Answers are my own thoughts/opinions and I am not a professional!) Question 1: How to live your true self when family (distant also) don't fully understand?
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May 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Q&A and 10 years of this blog...
Let's get stuck in to answering some of your questions submitted via my blog and on my socials!
Let's get stuck in to answering some of your questions submitted via my blog and on my socials!
A podcast chat with illustrator Kay Wilson ✏️📚
I am really excited to chat to this months 21andsensory Podcast special guest, Kay Wilson! Kay is a Nottingham-based illustrator, most well known for her cover of the best-selling book A Kind of Spark, as well as Keedie, Like a Charm and Like a Curse…
I am really excited to chat to this months 21andsensory Podcast special guest, Kay Wilson! Kay is a Nottingham-based illustrator, most well known for her cover of the best-selling book A Kind of Spark, as well as Keedie, Like a Charm and Like a Curse…
A podcast chat with illustrator Kay Wilson ✏️📚
I am really excited to chat to this months 21andsensory Podcast special guest, Kay Wilson! Kay is a Nottingham-based illustrator, most well known for her cover of the best-selling book A Kind of Spark, as well as Keedie, Like a Charm and Like a Curse by Elle McNicoll (who I've also had on my podcast, listen to Episode 88 here!
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April 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
A podcast chat with illustrator Kay Wilson ✏️📚
I am really excited to chat to this months 21andsensory Podcast special guest, Kay Wilson! Kay is a Nottingham-based illustrator, most well known for her cover of the best-selling book A Kind of Spark, as well as Keedie, Like a Charm and Like a Curse…
I am really excited to chat to this months 21andsensory Podcast special guest, Kay Wilson! Kay is a Nottingham-based illustrator, most well known for her cover of the best-selling book A Kind of Spark, as well as Keedie, Like a Charm and Like a Curse…
I am really excited to chat to this months 21andsensory Podcast special guest Kay Wilson @kayaotic.bsky.social
Kay is an illustrator, most well known for her cover of the best-selling book A Kind of Spark, as well as Keedie, Like a Charm and Like a Curse by @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social ….(1/2)
Kay is an illustrator, most well known for her cover of the best-selling book A Kind of Spark, as well as Keedie, Like a Charm and Like a Curse by @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social ….(1/2)
April 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I am really excited to chat to this months 21andsensory Podcast special guest Kay Wilson @kayaotic.bsky.social
Kay is an illustrator, most well known for her cover of the best-selling book A Kind of Spark, as well as Keedie, Like a Charm and Like a Curse by @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social ….(1/2)
Kay is an illustrator, most well known for her cover of the best-selling book A Kind of Spark, as well as Keedie, Like a Charm and Like a Curse by @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social ….(1/2)
Writing a Q&A Blog Post - drop any questions in the comments below or via DM! (all will be anonymous when answered on my blog)
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April 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Writing a Q&A Blog Post - drop any questions in the comments below or via DM! (all will be anonymous when answered on my blog)
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Reposted by Emily @21andsensory
Once again, thank you to all the wonderful children, young people, parents and teachers who took part in the underpinning research, and to our amazing team of autistic people, parents, teachers and academics who co-designed the training tool. @21andsensory.bsky.social
April 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Once again, thank you to all the wonderful children, young people, parents and teachers who took part in the underpinning research, and to our amazing team of autistic people, parents, teachers and academics who co-designed the training tool. @21andsensory.bsky.social
Reposted by Emily @21andsensory
It’s been such an interesting and worthwhile journey so far - with over 8000 users and considerable evidence of positive impact on understanding and practice. Here we share our new pre-print on the development of Triple-A, including analysis of its use and impact so far: doi.org/10.31234/osf...
OSF
doi.org
April 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
It’s been such an interesting and worthwhile journey so far - with over 8000 users and considerable evidence of positive impact on understanding and practice. Here we share our new pre-print on the development of Triple-A, including analysis of its use and impact so far: doi.org/10.31234/osf...
⚠️⚠️⚠️ A PREWARNING ⚠️⚠️⚠️
If you are easily misled or referred to as gullible (*emily raises her hand*) this is your reminder that it’s April Fools Day tomorrow and every company, colleague, friend and family member out there might be getting involved so keep an eye out 🔍
If you are easily misled or referred to as gullible (*emily raises her hand*) this is your reminder that it’s April Fools Day tomorrow and every company, colleague, friend and family member out there might be getting involved so keep an eye out 🔍
March 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
⚠️⚠️⚠️ A PREWARNING ⚠️⚠️⚠️
If you are easily misled or referred to as gullible (*emily raises her hand*) this is your reminder that it’s April Fools Day tomorrow and every company, colleague, friend and family member out there might be getting involved so keep an eye out 🔍
If you are easily misled or referred to as gullible (*emily raises her hand*) this is your reminder that it’s April Fools Day tomorrow and every company, colleague, friend and family member out there might be getting involved so keep an eye out 🔍