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We carried out a priority setting for research on neurodivergence. The report with the Top 10 Priorities has been published and is available on our website. Please follow this link to learn about the Top 10 and read the report: bit.ly/3vsAbBl #top10neurodivergence

The recording of the "Deconstructing Diagnostic Categories: Shifting the Narrative on Neurodivergence" webinar is now available online! youtu.be/2rBVwDuJRPU

There were a lot of questions around autistic regression in the @Autistica webinar today. So thought I'd share my slides here, along with some additional info on autistic regression.

Join us for Deconstructing Diagnostic Categories: Shifting the Narrative on Neurodivergence webinar! 📆 Date: Tuesday, 5 Nov ⏰ Time: 1:00 - 2:15 PM 👥 Speakers: Monique Botha, Laurene Fontan & Helen Neale Don't miss this insightful session—register now 👉 bit.ly/4e5B2Is

🔍 Join us for the first webinar in a series exploring the Top 10 Priorities for Research on Neurodivergence! 📅Date: 5 Nov (Tuesday) ⏰Time: 1pm - 2.15pm 👥Speakers: Monique Botha, Laurene Fontan & Helen Neale Register now 👉 bit.ly/4e5B2Is

@KimMears1 @autisticrealms Yes

@DrMBotha, @KiddyCharts, @laurene_fontan

Alongside @CYPMentalHealth and 58 other organisations, we have signed a letter to all political leaders demanding to put children and young people's mental health at the top of the agenda in the forthcoming election and beyond. Read the letter here: cypmhc.org.uk/cypmhc-open-le…

The Easy Read version of the Embracing Complexity: Top 10 Priorities for Research on Neurodivergence is now on our website. Please click here to view it: bit.ly/3VzeZmy #neurodivergenceresearch

If you're #autistic and struggling with anxiety, try the Molehill Mountain app: autistica.org.uk/molehill-mount… It’s designed to help you understand and track your anxiety triggers, explore your feelings, and access daily tips to support self-management. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Now the #GeneralElection has been announced, we call on all political parties to release #EasyRead manifestos to help the 1.5 million people in the UK with a #LearningDisability understand their policies. Feel free to copy and paste our manifesto ideas! mencap.org.uk/mencap-manifes…

Are you a #Clinical/#Education professional / #Researcher or #Parent interested in #Bilingualism & #Autism? Join me and @BerengereDigard online (28th May, 4:30-5:30pm) to hear about our brand new web hub & all of our (free!) resources. Sign up here: edin.ac/49DXohX

(1/5) I'm recruiting research participants! Are you: -Aged 25-35? -Neurotypical, but grew up with a neurodivergent sibling? -Grew up in Greater London or SE England (Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Surrey, West Sussex)?

Today @CYPMentalHealth and @CentreforMH published a new report exploring mental health and school attendance. Check it out here: cypmhc.org.uk/publications/n… #NotInSchool

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of MQ’s CEO Lea Milligan who passed away following a sudden illness on Monday the 15th of April. Our thoughts are with Lea, his children and family as well as his many friends and colleagues. 1/3

Huge fans of this new Top Ten from @EmbraceComplex which is unique (and important) in being framed around the shared priorities of neurodivergent people - rather than specific needs linked to a diagnosis. embracingcomplexity.org.uk/reports/top-10…

Are you interested in research on neurodivergence? We carried out research priority setting to identify what areas of research are the most important to neurodivergent people, their families and carers, and all relevant professionals. Read the report: bit.ly/3vsAbBl

We know people diagnosed with ADHD and autism, known as #AuDHD, experience unique strengths and challenges. This article does a great job of shining a light on this complex intersection and the need for tailored support. What do you think? theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

The priority setting included #neurodivergent people, their families & carers, and all relevant professionals. These Priorities will help guide future research to address the systemic barriers many neurodivergent people face.

We carried out a priority setting for research on neurodivergence. The report with the Top 10 Priorities has been published and is available on our website. Please follow this link to learn about the Top 10 and read the report: bit.ly/3vsAbBl #top10neurodivergence