Dr 🫥
@draevans.bsky.social
An unpaid carer. Autism, dyslexia. Former soldier. I rant at the machine. No DMs 🏴
Author of “A practical guide to autism”. Available from Pavilion.
https://amzn.eu/d/evXQGOv
Science & evidence first!
Author of “A practical guide to autism”. Available from Pavilion.
https://amzn.eu/d/evXQGOv
Science & evidence first!
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@draevans.bsky.social
· Dec 10
Raising an autistic child is complicated and at times difficult, or nearly impossible.
Please understand the issue has little to do with autism, but other people; gatekeepers, medics, LA officers, teachers..
How you practically deal with them I discuss in my “Practical Guide on Autism”.
Please understand the issue has little to do with autism, but other people; gatekeepers, medics, LA officers, teachers..
How you practically deal with them I discuss in my “Practical Guide on Autism”.
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Exploring Alexithymia, Uncertainty, Anxious Arousal, and Social Anxiety as Mediators of the Relationship Between Sensory Processing Differences and Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors in Autistic Adults - Moore et al - Autism Research - 2025 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Exploring Alexithymia, Uncertainty, Anxious Arousal, and Social Anxiety as Mediators of the Relationship Between Sensory Processing Differences and Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors in Autistic Adul...
Restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRB) are associated with sensory processing (SP) differences for autistic people, and are thought to be a coping strategy to help manage the sensory environment. ....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Exploring Alexithymia, Uncertainty, Anxious Arousal, and Social Anxiety as Mediators of the Relationship Between Sensory Processing Differences and Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors in Autistic Adults - Moore et al - Autism Research - 2025 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
One of the overlooked aspects of sharing a journey with autism is loneliness.
“Society” often rejects anything that is perceived as different or disabled.
Parents loose fair weather friends & autistic people struggle to make or keep friends.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“Society” often rejects anything that is perceived as different or disabled.
Parents loose fair weather friends & autistic people struggle to make or keep friends.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Children In Need funded charity helps with 'loneliness' of autism
SKY Autism helps children with autism and their families in Malvern, Worcestershire
www.bbc.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 6:04 AM
One of the overlooked aspects of sharing a journey with autism is loneliness.
“Society” often rejects anything that is perceived as different or disabled.
Parents loose fair weather friends & autistic people struggle to make or keep friends.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“Society” often rejects anything that is perceived as different or disabled.
Parents loose fair weather friends & autistic people struggle to make or keep friends.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I’ve had a busy few weeks with life, travel & grant deadlines, but I’m really pleased that a letter I wrote has been published.
In it, I recommend that autism researchers talk about midlife and old age as separate life stages, not conflating the two.
doi.org/10.1177/1362...
#AutRes
In it, I recommend that autism researchers talk about midlife and old age as separate life stages, not conflating the two.
doi.org/10.1177/1362...
#AutRes
Distinguishing midlife and old age: A recommendation for autism researchers - Gavin R Stewart, 2025
Research on ageing in autism has sharply increased following a number of influential publications that highlighted the lack of knowledge in this area. However, ...
journals.sagepub.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I’ve had a busy few weeks with life, travel & grant deadlines, but I’m really pleased that a letter I wrote has been published.
In it, I recommend that autism researchers talk about midlife and old age as separate life stages, not conflating the two.
doi.org/10.1177/1362...
#AutRes
In it, I recommend that autism researchers talk about midlife and old age as separate life stages, not conflating the two.
doi.org/10.1177/1362...
#AutRes
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So cool: Autism researcher @desirjones.bsky.social talks with the original Steve from Blue's Clues about autism and neurodivergence! Available on YouTube or as a podcast.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLKV...
#autism #neurodiversity #BluesClues
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLKV...
#autism #neurodiversity #BluesClues
Dr. Desiree Jones on Neurodivergence: Who Decides What’s “Normal”?
YouTube video by Alive with Steve Burns
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
So cool: Autism researcher @desirjones.bsky.social talks with the original Steve from Blue's Clues about autism and neurodivergence! Available on YouTube or as a podcast.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLKV...
#autism #neurodiversity #BluesClues
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLKV...
#autism #neurodiversity #BluesClues
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A new BMJ analysis examined the body of Tylenol-autism research—40 studies total. Most didn't properly account for genetics, family environment, or why mom needed pain relief in the first place.
But the studies that DID—by comparing siblings—found NO LINK.
But the studies that DID—by comparing siblings—found NO LINK.
November 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
A new BMJ analysis examined the body of Tylenol-autism research—40 studies total. Most didn't properly account for genetics, family environment, or why mom needed pain relief in the first place.
But the studies that DID—by comparing siblings—found NO LINK.
But the studies that DID—by comparing siblings—found NO LINK.
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#OperationAutism is a web-based resource by the Organization for Autism Research, funded by the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, to support #military #families with #children with #autism.
Learn more: operationautism.org
#VeteransDay
Learn more: operationautism.org
#VeteransDay
Operation Autism | A Resource Guide for Military Families
Operation Autism directly supports U.S. military families touched by autism and autism spectrum disorders. It serves as an introduction to autism, a guide for the life journey with autism, and a ready reference for available resources, services, and
operationautism.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
#OperationAutism is a web-based resource by the Organization for Autism Research, funded by the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, to support #military #families with #children with #autism.
Learn more: operationautism.org
#VeteransDay
Learn more: operationautism.org
#VeteransDay
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TY @autisticadvocacy.org for opposing "the petition to add a warning re: acetaminophen-containing drug products that would state that the use of said products has potential risks on fetal neurodevelopment—including an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder."
autisticadvocacy.org/2025/11/asan...
autisticadvocacy.org/2025/11/asan...
ASAN comment on FDA petition to add autism warning to Tylenol
ASAN is writing to oppose the petition to add a warning regarding acetaminophen-containing drug products that would state that the use of said products has potential risks on fetal neurodevelopment, i...
autisticadvocacy.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:07 AM
TY @autisticadvocacy.org for opposing "the petition to add a warning re: acetaminophen-containing drug products that would state that the use of said products has potential risks on fetal neurodevelopment—including an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder."
autisticadvocacy.org/2025/11/asan...
autisticadvocacy.org/2025/11/asan...
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On autism and loneliness: "Many autistic people want to build connections with people, but this can so easily become overstimulating and exhausting. This creates a vicious cycle. Autistic processing may intensify this cycle." From @craeioe.bsky.social:
crae.ioe.ac.uk/trapped-in-a... #neurodiversity
crae.ioe.ac.uk/trapped-in-a... #neurodiversity
“Trapped in a no-win situation”
Loneliness is a common emotion experienced by many, but previous research indicates higher rates of loneliness within the autistic adult community. Led by Kana Grace, an autistic researcher, this s…
crae.ioe.ac.uk
November 4, 2025 at 5:15 AM
On autism and loneliness: "Many autistic people want to build connections with people, but this can so easily become overstimulating and exhausting. This creates a vicious cycle. Autistic processing may intensify this cycle." From @craeioe.bsky.social:
crae.ioe.ac.uk/trapped-in-a... #neurodiversity
crae.ioe.ac.uk/trapped-in-a... #neurodiversity
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"As we remember the history of autism research, it is essential to highlight the contributions of women scientists like Grunya Sukhareva, who’s pioneering work reshaped the understanding of neurodiversity."
✏️ @garazialvarez.bsky.social
t.co/jJ5CfpWmRX #Autism #Asperger #News
✏️ @garazialvarez.bsky.social
t.co/jJ5CfpWmRX #Autism #Asperger #News
October 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
"As we remember the history of autism research, it is essential to highlight the contributions of women scientists like Grunya Sukhareva, who’s pioneering work reshaped the understanding of neurodiversity."
✏️ @garazialvarez.bsky.social
t.co/jJ5CfpWmRX #Autism #Asperger #News
✏️ @garazialvarez.bsky.social
t.co/jJ5CfpWmRX #Autism #Asperger #News
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#AutRes "Autistic parents [placed] great importance on treating their children as autonomous human beings with a right to their own opinions and decisions.
Many participants spoke about the importance of open and honest communication, mutual respect & making collaborative decisions as a family." 🫶🏻
Many participants spoke about the importance of open and honest communication, mutual respect & making collaborative decisions as a family." 🫶🏻
Challenges, Strengths, and Joys of Autistic Parents: An Abductive Qualitative Content Analysis of Parent Interviews | Autism in Adulthood
Background: Research into the experiences of autistic parents is limited, with the majority of existing studies focusing on pregnancy, childbirth, and raising infants. We sought to capture the experie...
www.liebertpub.com
October 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
#AutRes "Autistic parents [placed] great importance on treating their children as autonomous human beings with a right to their own opinions and decisions.
Many participants spoke about the importance of open and honest communication, mutual respect & making collaborative decisions as a family." 🫶🏻
Many participants spoke about the importance of open and honest communication, mutual respect & making collaborative decisions as a family." 🫶🏻
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Some believe autism is fashionable because autistic people get “special” treatment
Yep, lots of “specials”
Special unemployment.
Special discussions with the reaper.
Special social exclusion.
Special discrimination.
Special no reasonable adjustments
Yep, lots of “specials”
Special unemployment.
Special discussions with the reaper.
Special social exclusion.
Special discrimination.
Special no reasonable adjustments
March 14, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Some believe autism is fashionable because autistic people get “special” treatment
Yep, lots of “specials”
Special unemployment.
Special discussions with the reaper.
Special social exclusion.
Special discrimination.
Special no reasonable adjustments
Yep, lots of “specials”
Special unemployment.
Special discussions with the reaper.
Special social exclusion.
Special discrimination.
Special no reasonable adjustments
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My loved one is extraordinary.
My loved one is autistic.
My loved one has a disability.
My loved one is still extraordinary.
My loved one is autistic.
My loved one has a disability.
My loved one is still extraordinary.
March 13, 2025 at 7:34 AM
My loved one is extraordinary.
My loved one is autistic.
My loved one has a disability.
My loved one is still extraordinary.
My loved one is autistic.
My loved one has a disability.
My loved one is still extraordinary.
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Why does autism prevalence matter ?
Officially prevalence is 1/100. It has this value for almost ever. When you ask the NHS or LA how many autistic people there are you will probably be quoted 1/100.
Do you know the answer yet?
Officially prevalence is 1/100. It has this value for almost ever. When you ask the NHS or LA how many autistic people there are you will probably be quoted 1/100.
Do you know the answer yet?
February 6, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Why does autism prevalence matter ?
Officially prevalence is 1/100. It has this value for almost ever. When you ask the NHS or LA how many autistic people there are you will probably be quoted 1/100.
Do you know the answer yet?
Officially prevalence is 1/100. It has this value for almost ever. When you ask the NHS or LA how many autistic people there are you will probably be quoted 1/100.
Do you know the answer yet?
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How can autistic adults thrive in life?
This should be at the heart of autism researchers, not what causes autism.
But instead.. 2025.. and I still keep seeing all the same things that's labeled as negative or a barrier from these researchers, that is disappointing to say the least.
Come on now.
This should be at the heart of autism researchers, not what causes autism.
But instead.. 2025.. and I still keep seeing all the same things that's labeled as negative or a barrier from these researchers, that is disappointing to say the least.
Come on now.
October 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
How can autistic adults thrive in life?
This should be at the heart of autism researchers, not what causes autism.
But instead.. 2025.. and I still keep seeing all the same things that's labeled as negative or a barrier from these researchers, that is disappointing to say the least.
Come on now.
This should be at the heart of autism researchers, not what causes autism.
But instead.. 2025.. and I still keep seeing all the same things that's labeled as negative or a barrier from these researchers, that is disappointing to say the least.
Come on now.
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Politicians push the idea than clinical anxious “mild”.
Anxiety is NOT mild.
The pain & self harm are REAL.
The isolation & loneliness are REAL.
The impacts on physical health are REAL.
Anxiety is NOT mild.
The pain & self harm are REAL.
The isolation & loneliness are REAL.
The impacts on physical health are REAL.
October 16, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Politicians push the idea than clinical anxious “mild”.
Anxiety is NOT mild.
The pain & self harm are REAL.
The isolation & loneliness are REAL.
The impacts on physical health are REAL.
Anxiety is NOT mild.
The pain & self harm are REAL.
The isolation & loneliness are REAL.
The impacts on physical health are REAL.
Politicians push the idea than clinical anxious “mild”.
Anxiety is NOT mild.
The pain & self harm are REAL.
The isolation & loneliness are REAL.
The impacts on physical health are REAL.
Anxiety is NOT mild.
The pain & self harm are REAL.
The isolation & loneliness are REAL.
The impacts on physical health are REAL.
October 16, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Politicians push the idea than clinical anxious “mild”.
Anxiety is NOT mild.
The pain & self harm are REAL.
The isolation & loneliness are REAL.
The impacts on physical health are REAL.
Anxiety is NOT mild.
The pain & self harm are REAL.
The isolation & loneliness are REAL.
The impacts on physical health are REAL.
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“I am begging the autism research and clinical community: Please put more efforts into autism-specific medical accommodations and training so that people like my [high-support adult autistic] son can get the medical care they need.”
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/cli... #autism #neurodiversity
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/cli... #autism #neurodiversity
Clinicians must put more effort into autism-specific medical care
Without it, autistic adults with high support needs like my son are missing out on treatments that could reduce their suffering and improve their quality of life.
www.thetransmitter.org
October 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
“I am begging the autism research and clinical community: Please put more efforts into autism-specific medical accommodations and training so that people like my [high-support adult autistic] son can get the medical care they need.”
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/cli... #autism #neurodiversity
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/cli... #autism #neurodiversity
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In the 1930s a party openly blamed disabled people, chronically ill & mentally ill people for taking money away from working families.
The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin.
All main parties have NOT learnt that lesson.
Remember who wore badges!
The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin.
All main parties have NOT learnt that lesson.
Remember who wore badges!
October 4, 2025 at 5:41 AM
In the 1930s a party openly blamed disabled people, chronically ill & mentally ill people for taking money away from working families.
The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin.
All main parties have NOT learnt that lesson.
Remember who wore badges!
The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin.
All main parties have NOT learnt that lesson.
Remember who wore badges!
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In the 1930s a party openly blamed disabled people, chronically ill and mentally ill people for taking money away from working families.
The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin.
HMG are not like that party, but don’t they read history?
www.pslhub.org/blogs/entry/...
The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin.
HMG are not like that party, but don’t they read history?
www.pslhub.org/blogs/entry/...
Streeting orders probe of mental illness overdiagnosis
The health and social care secretary is to launch a review of the prevalence of mental illness and neurodivergence, with a particular focus on whether some conditions are being overdiagnosed, HSJ has ...
www.pslhub.org
October 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
In the 1930s a party openly blamed disabled people, chronically ill and mentally ill people for taking money away from working families.
The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin.
HMG are not like that party, but don’t they read history?
www.pslhub.org/blogs/entry/...
The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin.
HMG are not like that party, but don’t they read history?
www.pslhub.org/blogs/entry/...
In the 1930s a party openly blamed disabled people, chronically ill & mentally ill people for taking money away from working families.
The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin.
All main parties have NOT learnt that lesson.
Remember who wore badges!
The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin.
All main parties have NOT learnt that lesson.
Remember who wore badges!
October 4, 2025 at 5:41 AM
In the 1930s a party openly blamed disabled people, chronically ill & mentally ill people for taking money away from working families.
The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin.
All main parties have NOT learnt that lesson.
Remember who wore badges!
The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin.
All main parties have NOT learnt that lesson.
Remember who wore badges!
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I heard a report on #r4today about new autism research.
This is the only thing I can find: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The interview with National Autistic Society AD Tim Nicholls was ok but lacked detail. And there's nothing on their website.
This is the only thing I can find: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The interview with National Autistic Society AD Tim Nicholls was ok but lacked detail. And there's nothing on their website.
Polygenic and developmental profiles of autism differ by age at diagnosis - Nature
A study of several longitudinal birth cohorts and cross-sectional cohorts finds only moderate overlap in genetic variants between autism that is diagnosed earlier and that diagnosed later, so they may represent aetiologically different conditions.
www.nature.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:55 AM
I heard a report on #r4today about new autism research.
This is the only thing I can find: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The interview with National Autistic Society AD Tim Nicholls was ok but lacked detail. And there's nothing on their website.
This is the only thing I can find: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The interview with National Autistic Society AD Tim Nicholls was ok but lacked detail. And there's nothing on their website.
In the 1930s a party openly blamed disabled people, chronically ill and mentally ill people for taking money away from working families.
The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin.
HMG are not like that party, but don’t they read history?
www.pslhub.org/blogs/entry/...
The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin.
HMG are not like that party, but don’t they read history?
www.pslhub.org/blogs/entry/...
Streeting orders probe of mental illness overdiagnosis
The health and social care secretary is to launch a review of the prevalence of mental illness and neurodivergence, with a particular focus on whether some conditions are being overdiagnosed, HSJ has ...
www.pslhub.org
October 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
In the 1930s a party openly blamed disabled people, chronically ill and mentally ill people for taking money away from working families.
The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin.
HMG are not like that party, but don’t they read history?
www.pslhub.org/blogs/entry/...
The consequences are remembered in a Denkmal in Berlin.
HMG are not like that party, but don’t they read history?
www.pslhub.org/blogs/entry/...
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How do the police know your autistic loved one is autistic?
A response of they should know is not the answer. Many officers will have zero experience of autism & most people don’t know their rights.
Most forces offer an autism awareness card.
Learn more in my guide
A response of they should know is not the answer. Many officers will have zero experience of autism & most people don’t know their rights.
Most forces offer an autism awareness card.
Learn more in my guide
September 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM
How do the police know your autistic loved one is autistic?
A response of they should know is not the answer. Many officers will have zero experience of autism & most people don’t know their rights.
Most forces offer an autism awareness card.
Learn more in my guide
A response of they should know is not the answer. Many officers will have zero experience of autism & most people don’t know their rights.
Most forces offer an autism awareness card.
Learn more in my guide