David Gray-Hammond (He/Him)
@emergentdivergence.com
Independent Researcher focused on autism and substance use, neuroqueer theory, reframing neurofuturism, and systemic oppression.
Author with enough neurodivergent labels to make the system nervous.
Apostate of Normativity.
Author with enough neurodivergent labels to make the system nervous.
Apostate of Normativity.
Creating Autistic Suffering: Fabricated Or Induced Illness- State Sanctioned Bullying
Learn about the misuse of Fabricated Or Induced Illness (FII) by professionals thar disportionately effects Autistic parents and parents of Autistic children.
Learn about the misuse of Fabricated Or Induced Illness (FII) by professionals thar disportionately effects Autistic parents and parents of Autistic children.
Creating Autistic Suffering: Fabricated Or Induced Illness- State Sanctioned Bullying
Learn about the misuse of Fabricated Or Induced Illness (FII) by professionals thar disportionately effects Autistic parents and parents of Autistic children.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Creating Autistic Suffering: Fabricated Or Induced Illness- State Sanctioned Bullying
Learn about the misuse of Fabricated Or Induced Illness (FII) by professionals thar disportionately effects Autistic parents and parents of Autistic children.
Learn about the misuse of Fabricated Or Induced Illness (FII) by professionals thar disportionately effects Autistic parents and parents of Autistic children.
An Ecosystemic Model Of The AuDHD Burnout–Psychosis Cycle
An application of the ecosystemic model of distress to the AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) burnout to psychosis cycle.
An application of the ecosystemic model of distress to the AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) burnout to psychosis cycle.
An Ecosystemic Model Of The AuDHD Burnout–Psychosis Cycle
An application of the ecosystemic model of distress to the AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) burnout to psychosis cycle.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 11:12 AM
An Ecosystemic Model Of The AuDHD Burnout–Psychosis Cycle
An application of the ecosystemic model of distress to the AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) burnout to psychosis cycle.
An application of the ecosystemic model of distress to the AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) burnout to psychosis cycle.
Guide To Accessing Healthcare For Autistic People
An Autistic guide to accessing healthcare written by an Autistic person.
An Autistic guide to accessing healthcare written by an Autistic person.
Guide To Accessing Healthcare For Autistic People
An Autistic guide to accessing healthcare written by an Autistic person.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 18, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Guide To Accessing Healthcare For Autistic People
An Autistic guide to accessing healthcare written by an Autistic person.
An Autistic guide to accessing healthcare written by an Autistic person.
Thrilled to announce: Re-Storying Autism is now available for pre-order.
Co-authored with @autisticrealms.bsky.social, this framework addresses a critical gap in how we support autistic people.
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#Neurodiversity #AutisticRights #InclusionMatters #AutismAcceptance #SystemicChange
Co-authored with @autisticrealms.bsky.social, this framework addresses a critical gap in how we support autistic people.
amzn.to/4sKn7Ah
#Neurodiversity #AutisticRights #InclusionMatters #AutismAcceptance #SystemicChange
January 17, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Thrilled to announce: Re-Storying Autism is now available for pre-order.
Co-authored with @autisticrealms.bsky.social, this framework addresses a critical gap in how we support autistic people.
amzn.to/4sKn7Ah
#Neurodiversity #AutisticRights #InclusionMatters #AutismAcceptance #SystemicChange
Co-authored with @autisticrealms.bsky.social, this framework addresses a critical gap in how we support autistic people.
amzn.to/4sKn7Ah
#Neurodiversity #AutisticRights #InclusionMatters #AutismAcceptance #SystemicChange
I have been going so hard on my work lately that I haven't been noticing how exhausted I am.
January 16, 2026 at 7:03 PM
I have been going so hard on my work lately that I haven't been noticing how exhausted I am.
A detailed breakdown of how distress is caused by the cumulative effect of multiple environments existing within a broader ecosystem. Building on Luke Beardon's golden equation, this is the ecosystemic model.
#EcosystemicModel #MentalHealth #ActuallyAutistic #autism #AutisticWellbeing
#EcosystemicModel #MentalHealth #ActuallyAutistic #autism #AutisticWellbeing
An Ecosystemic Model of Distress, Power, and Mismatch
Distress does not originate inside a person like a faulty circuit or a chemical spill. It emerges when a person is required to exist within an unsupported bodymind, within mismatched immediate environments, and within larger systems that hold power over access to care, safety, credibility, and resources. This matters, because where we locate distress determines what we try to fix.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 6:42 PM
A detailed breakdown of how distress is caused by the cumulative effect of multiple environments existing within a broader ecosystem. Building on Luke Beardon's golden equation, this is the ecosystemic model.
#EcosystemicModel #MentalHealth #ActuallyAutistic #autism #AutisticWellbeing
#EcosystemicModel #MentalHealth #ActuallyAutistic #autism #AutisticWellbeing
It went so well! Last session next week! Sign up and we will send you the recordings of rhe previous two to catch up!
Looking forward to another workshop with @emergentdivergence.com in a few mins.. hope to see some of you there!
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
Embracing Our Autistic Selves
The aim of this course is to help you challenge internalised ableism, and create tools and opportunities to embrace your Autistic identity.
events.humanitix.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:16 PM
It went so well! Last session next week! Sign up and we will send you the recordings of rhe previous two to catch up!
Leucovorin has been touted as a breakthrough treatment for autism. Here is why that isn't true.
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #HarmfulCures #FakeTreatments
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #HarmfulCures #FakeTreatments
Leucovorin: Not A Breakthrough Treatment For Autism
A breakdown of why leucovorin is not a breakthrough treatment for autism, and how cure narratives are harmful to Autistic people and their loved ones.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Leucovorin has been touted as a breakthrough treatment for autism. Here is why that isn't true.
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #HarmfulCures #FakeTreatments
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #HarmfulCures #FakeTreatments
The first proper blog on my new side project "Glass Half Interesting". This new blog website looks at sober living and will include reviews of alcohol free drinking alternatives.
glasshalfinteresting.substack.com/p/why-people...
#Sober #SoberLiving #SoberCurious #SoberLife #SobrietyJourney
glasshalfinteresting.substack.com/p/why-people...
#Sober #SoberLiving #SoberCurious #SoberLife #SobrietyJourney
Why People Choose a Sober Lifestyle
Not a confession. Not a punishment. Just a choice.
glasshalfinteresting.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:27 AM
The first proper blog on my new side project "Glass Half Interesting". This new blog website looks at sober living and will include reviews of alcohol free drinking alternatives.
glasshalfinteresting.substack.com/p/why-people...
#Sober #SoberLiving #SoberCurious #SoberLife #SobrietyJourney
glasshalfinteresting.substack.com/p/why-people...
#Sober #SoberLiving #SoberCurious #SoberLife #SobrietyJourney
I am starting a side project blogging about sober living and alcohol free drinking alternatives. If you would.like to subscribe to it, you can do so here
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#SoberCurious #SoberCommunity #SoberLiving #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD
glasshalfinteresting.substack.com?r=2anro9&utm...
#SoberCurious #SoberCommunity #SoberLiving #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD
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January 11, 2026 at 2:17 PM
I am starting a side project blogging about sober living and alcohol free drinking alternatives. If you would.like to subscribe to it, you can do so here
glasshalfinteresting.substack.com?r=2anro9&utm...
#SoberCurious #SoberCommunity #SoberLiving #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD
glasshalfinteresting.substack.com?r=2anro9&utm...
#SoberCurious #SoberCommunity #SoberLiving #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD
New Meta-Analysis Supports Autism-Psychosis Overlap
A new meta-analyses has found a significant overlap between autism and psychosis. What does this research mean and what further work is needed?
A new meta-analyses has found a significant overlap between autism and psychosis. What does this research mean and what further work is needed?
New Meta-Analysis Supports Autism-Psychosis Overlap
A new meta-analyses has found a significant overlap between autism and psychosis. What does this research mean and what further work is needed?
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 11:59 AM
New Meta-Analysis Supports Autism-Psychosis Overlap
A new meta-analyses has found a significant overlap between autism and psychosis. What does this research mean and what further work is needed?
A new meta-analyses has found a significant overlap between autism and psychosis. What does this research mean and what further work is needed?
Here is a history of Autism that I wrote based on the first session of Embracing Our Autistic Selves
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/10/h...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #AutisticCommunity #AutisticIdentity
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/10/h...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #AutisticCommunity #AutisticIdentity
A History Of Autism - DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy
An exploration of the history of autism from it's earliest framings through to our contemporary struggle for Autistic liberation.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Here is a history of Autism that I wrote based on the first session of Embracing Our Autistic Selves
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/10/h...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #AutisticCommunity #AutisticIdentity
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/10/h...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #AutisticCommunity #AutisticIdentity
Really excited about this!
I am excited to announce a new book and course will soon be available from myself and @emergentdivergence.com
Re-Storying Autism. A Framework For Families, Parents and Carers: Reimagining Support For Autistic People
More updates coming soon!
Re-Storying Autism. A Framework For Families, Parents and Carers: Reimagining Support For Autistic People
More updates coming soon!
January 10, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Really excited about this!
A History Of Autism
An exploration of autism's history from it's earliest framings through to our contemporary struggle for Autistic liberation.
An exploration of autism's history from it's earliest framings through to our contemporary struggle for Autistic liberation.
A History Of Autism
An exploration of autism's history from it's earliest framings through to our contemporary struggle for Autistic liberation.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 4:28 PM
A History Of Autism
An exploration of autism's history from it's earliest framings through to our contemporary struggle for Autistic liberation.
An exploration of autism's history from it's earliest framings through to our contemporary struggle for Autistic liberation.
Reposted by David Gray-Hammond (He/Him)
Fabulous discussion in tonight's Embracing Our Autistic Selves course with @emergentdivergence.com
About: history of autism & what that means today for our Autistic identity moving forwards.
Join us next week if you are free Wed 6-7.30pm
(recording available)
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
About: history of autism & what that means today for our Autistic identity moving forwards.
Join us next week if you are free Wed 6-7.30pm
(recording available)
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
Embracing Our Autistic Selves
The aim of this course is to help you challenge internalised ableism, and create tools and opportunities to embrace your Autistic identity.
events.humanitix.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Fabulous discussion in tonight's Embracing Our Autistic Selves course with @emergentdivergence.com
About: history of autism & what that means today for our Autistic identity moving forwards.
Join us next week if you are free Wed 6-7.30pm
(recording available)
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
About: history of autism & what that means today for our Autistic identity moving forwards.
Join us next week if you are free Wed 6-7.30pm
(recording available)
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
Everything you need to know from community building, to campaigning, to podcasts!
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/08/a...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #ADHD #AuDHD #neurodiversity #neurodivergent
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/08/a...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #ADHD #AuDHD #neurodiversity #neurodivergent
January At DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy - DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy
Everything you need to know about January at DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Everything you need to know from community building, to campaigning, to podcasts!
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/08/a...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #ADHD #AuDHD #neurodiversity #neurodivergent
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/08/a...
#ActuallyAutistic #autism #ADHD #AuDHD #neurodiversity #neurodivergent
January At DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy
Everything you need to know about January at DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy.
Everything you need to know about January at DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy.
January At DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy
Everything you need to know about January at DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 5:38 PM
January At DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy
Everything you need to know about January at DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy.
Everything you need to know about January at DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy.
Understanding Autism: Am I Autistic?
An article considering how to answer a common question "am I Autistic?" from the lens of an Autistic adult.
An article considering how to answer a common question "am I Autistic?" from the lens of an Autistic adult.
Understanding Autism: Am I Autistic?
An article considering how to answer a common question "am I Autistic?" from the lens of an Autistic adult.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Understanding Autism: Am I Autistic?
An article considering how to answer a common question "am I Autistic?" from the lens of an Autistic adult.
An article considering how to answer a common question "am I Autistic?" from the lens of an Autistic adult.
Reposted by David Gray-Hammond (He/Him)
@emergentdivergence.com 's new course starts on January 7th, if you haven't signed up yet, there is still time!
I am looking forward to facilitating these sessions.
More info here
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
I am looking forward to facilitating these sessions.
More info here
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
Embracing Our Autistic Selves
The aim of this course is to help you challenge internalised ableism, and create tools and opportunities to embrace your Autistic identity.
events.humanitix.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:10 AM
@emergentdivergence.com 's new course starts on January 7th, if you haven't signed up yet, there is still time!
I am looking forward to facilitating these sessions.
More info here
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
I am looking forward to facilitating these sessions.
More info here
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
Reposted by David Gray-Hammond (He/Him)
A wonderful peer support session in Neurohub today with @emergentdivergence.com & everyone!
What a great discussion about the fluidity of being Autistic, the value of community support & neuroqueering.
We meet every monday 12.30-1.30 UK time.
More info:
autisticrealms.com/join-neurohu...
What a great discussion about the fluidity of being Autistic, the value of community support & neuroqueering.
We meet every monday 12.30-1.30 UK time.
More info:
autisticrealms.com/join-neurohu...
Join NeuroHub Community Space | Autistic Realms
Join me & David Gray-Hammond in our new community NeuroHub. Access to exclusive webinars, resources and space to connect with others! Hope to see some o ...
autisticrealms.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:58 PM
A wonderful peer support session in Neurohub today with @emergentdivergence.com & everyone!
What a great discussion about the fluidity of being Autistic, the value of community support & neuroqueering.
We meet every monday 12.30-1.30 UK time.
More info:
autisticrealms.com/join-neurohu...
What a great discussion about the fluidity of being Autistic, the value of community support & neuroqueering.
We meet every monday 12.30-1.30 UK time.
More info:
autisticrealms.com/join-neurohu...
Please note that for some people it is showing that the course lasts until 11pm UK time. This is an error and in fact it runs 6pm to 7.30pm UK time
@emergentdivergence.com 's new course starts on January 7th, if you haven't signed up yet, there is still time!
I am looking forward to facilitating these sessions.
More info here
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
I am looking forward to facilitating these sessions.
More info here
events.humanitix.com/embracing-ou...
Embracing Our Autistic Selves
The aim of this course is to help you challenge internalised ableism, and create tools and opportunities to embrace your Autistic identity.
events.humanitix.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Please note that for some people it is showing that the course lasts until 11pm UK time. This is an error and in fact it runs 6pm to 7.30pm UK time
Our growing NeuroHub community has really helped me continue to develop this concept and I am really pleased to share with you my thoughts in this topic as they are so far.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/02/a...
#ActuallyAutistic #EcosystemicModel #autism #Autistic #MentalHealth #AuDHD
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#ActuallyAutistic #EcosystemicModel #autism #Autistic #MentalHealth #AuDHD
Understanding Autism: The Ecosystemic Model Of Distress - DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy
Building on Luke Beardon's golden equation of 'autism + environment = outcome' this article proposes that distress and mental health problems are generated by the human ecosystem, highlighting that to...
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Our growing NeuroHub community has really helped me continue to develop this concept and I am really pleased to share with you my thoughts in this topic as they are so far.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/02/a...
#ActuallyAutistic #EcosystemicModel #autism #Autistic #MentalHealth #AuDHD
dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2026/01/02/a...
#ActuallyAutistic #EcosystemicModel #autism #Autistic #MentalHealth #AuDHD
Understanding Autism: The Ecosystemic Model Of Distress
Building on Luke Beardon's golden equation of 'autism + environment = outcome' this article proposes that distress and mental health problems are generated by the human ecosystem, highlighting that to improve the wellbeing of Autistic people…
Building on Luke Beardon's golden equation of 'autism + environment = outcome' this article proposes that distress and mental health problems are generated by the human ecosystem, highlighting that to improve the wellbeing of Autistic people…
Understanding Autism: The Ecosystemic Model Of Distress
Building on Luke Beardon's golden equation of 'autism + environment = outcome' this article proposes that distress and mental health problems are generated by the human ecosystem, highlighting that to improve the wellbeing of Autistic people we must take an approach of ecological conservation to make the ecosystem sustainable and safe for all people.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Understanding Autism: The Ecosystemic Model Of Distress
Building on Luke Beardon's golden equation of 'autism + environment = outcome' this article proposes that distress and mental health problems are generated by the human ecosystem, highlighting that to improve the wellbeing of Autistic people…
Building on Luke Beardon's golden equation of 'autism + environment = outcome' this article proposes that distress and mental health problems are generated by the human ecosystem, highlighting that to improve the wellbeing of Autistic people…
Reposted by David Gray-Hammond (He/Him)
New glossary page: Moral Injury
With discussion on the intersection of burnout + compassion fatigue + moral injury in education.
stimpunks.org/glossary/mor...
With discussion on the intersection of burnout + compassion fatigue + moral injury in education.
stimpunks.org/glossary/mor...
Moral Injury
Moral injury is the profound distress experienced when individuals perpetrate, witness, or are complicit in actions that violate their deeply held moral values.
stimpunks.org
December 31, 2025 at 9:34 PM
New glossary page: Moral Injury
With discussion on the intersection of burnout + compassion fatigue + moral injury in education.
stimpunks.org/glossary/mor...
With discussion on the intersection of burnout + compassion fatigue + moral injury in education.
stimpunks.org/glossary/mor...
This is a potentially unpopular position to take publicly on the Internet, but I feel it needs saying.
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/why-right-...
#ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD #MentalHealth #Politics
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/why-right-...
#ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD #MentalHealth #Politics
Why Right-Wing Ideology Stalls Neurodiversity
Why The Neurodiversity Movement Needs To Be Political
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk
December 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This is a potentially unpopular position to take publicly on the Internet, but I feel it needs saying.
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/why-right-...
#ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD #MentalHealth #Politics
www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/why-right-...
#ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD #MentalHealth #Politics