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autisticrealms.bsky.social
Super interesting reading, drawing on the work of @drrobertchapman.bsky.social and @dr-nicky.bsky.social

Neurodiversity Politics
By Liam Stanley
liamstanley.blog/2026/02/04/n...
Neurodiversity Politics - Liam Stanley
I have recently published a review essay on the politics of neurodiversity in New Formations. The link to the published piece is here. Below is the preprint version for those who wish to read but do n...
liamstanley.blog
February 5, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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thinkingautism.com
Today in Hell Yes, Research: It's not that there are fewer autistic girls/AFAB people/women. It's that they present differently than boys/AMAB peeps/men, so there's a "catch up" diagnosis increase/rebalancing during & after adolescence:

www.independent.co.uk/news/health/... #autism #neurodiversity
Women have the same rates of autism as men – but get diagnosed less
A new study on autism prevalence in both genders suggests that ‘clinical biases contribute to under-recognition of women and girls’
www.independent.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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lalahaenzy.com
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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liamstanley.bsky.social
I've written an essay on the politics of neurodiversity, drawing on the vital books by @drrobertchapman.bsky.social and @dr-nicky.bsky.social. I hope it will serve as a primer for anyone new to the topic (and maybe prompt questions for those who know it well)

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February 5, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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100 Fascinating Facts About TON 618: The Largest Black Hole in the Universe
100 Fascinating Facts About TON 618: The Largest Black Hole in the Universe
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January 19, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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joannechocolat.bsky.social
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 732:
When times are bleak, art shines a light. Shine on. You’re not alone.
January 19, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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podsavetheuk.crooked.com
This morning Keir Starmer finally gave some push back to Trump's tariffs threat over Greenland. But is the strategy all wrong?

#PodSaveTheUK #Politics #UKPolitics #News #CurrentAffairs#UK #FYP #Trending #NishKumar
January 19, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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thinkingautism.com
"Autistic mums like me are much more likely to have autistic children, or children with other neurodivergent conditions like ADHD and dyslexia. This means we’re trying to raise a child with additional needs alongside trying to meet our own additional needs."

graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-li...
How Do You Parent An Autistic Child When You’re Autistic Yourself?
'We, as autistic mums of autistic children, are trying to advocate for our kids, despite having our own communication challenges,' writes Laura Richmond. Read more on Grazia.
graziadaily.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 4:57 AM
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annmemmott.bsky.social
Our fabulous team at Autism Central have some amazing funded events for families with an autistic young person.
www.autismcentral.org.uk/events
In this thread, I'll outline some of them/
Events | Autism Central
Join an online event for families of autistic people to reflect and work together, sharing knowledge and skills, including drop-ins, education family guide sessions and reflective sessions. All sessio...
www.autismcentral.org.uk
January 14, 2026 at 10:47 AM