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Lightful @lightful.bsky.social Hi, we're Lightful: a B Corp bridging the digital divide, and harnessing tech for social good. We're empowering nonprofits all over the world with purpose-built online tools, practical advice, and tailored training.
Police Autism UK @npaa.org.uk The National Police Autism Association (NPAA) supports officers, staff & communities, & promotes neurodiversity in policing | Enquiries: http://npaa.org.uk/contact
Becky Choat @beckychoat.bsky.social Projects Lead at SWAN www.swanscotland.org
AuDHD Still figuring out life... fueled by caffeine and chaos #ActuallyAutistic
Kelly @1kellyp.bsky.social #Comms at @CumbriaUni after career in regional journalism
Wild swimmer, reader, musical theatre and live shows, volunteer chaperone and school governor
AT-Autism @at-autism.bsky.social Neuro-affirmative, non-profit autism NGO & network. Partnership of autistic and non-autistic experts. UK/international. CPD training/clinical/consultancy/events/prog evaluation- Synergy & SPELL: Proud members of @autismeurope.bsky.social
Healthwatch Westmorland & Furness @hwwestfurn.bsky.social Your voice matters! π£
Weβre here to listen and improve health & social care in Westmorland & Furness - one story at a time
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Sarah Ba @sarahbia.bsky.social Disabled, northerner, book hoarder, foreign language enthusiast, trade unionist, Green, and unabashed cat lady.
Brian Wernham C.Eng. @brianwernham.bsky.social Programme Director β Transformation and Recovery
Nicola @nicolafa.bsky.social BSL/English interpreter from Cumbria, autistic, book addict, MCU and Doctor Who geek.
Danny Smith @dannysmith1986.bsky.social Autistic. Socialist. North Cumbria Local Group Coordinator for Make Votes Matter & Compass. Independent Penrith Town Councillor. Third Sector Employee. Here for enhancing democracy and participation. All posts in a personal capacity.
Autism Alliance UK @autismallianceuk.bsky.social Making a world where autistic people can thrive.
Through a strong sector, systemic change and a better understanding of autism.
Autistica @autistica.org.uk The UK's leading autism research and campaigning charity. We fund research and shape policy to create the changes autistic people want to see in the world.
Jade Davies (she/her) @jadedavies.bsky.social PhD researcher at @uomseed.bsky.social @uniofmanchester.bsky.social.
Interested in understanding and addressing disparities in mental health. Currently researching social media use and adolescent mental health. http://so-me-study.org.
Kieran Rose (The Autistic Advocate) @kieranrose.bsky.social Autistic, parent, author, consultant, trainer, speaker, and academic researcher, specialising in #AutisticMasking, Identity Development, Stigma & #AutisticBurnout
www.theautisticadvocate.com
Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn @gillloomesquinn.bsky.social Socio-legal scholar; Co-director of openjusticecourtofprotection.org; Autistic; Wheelchair-user
Here for all things #OpenJustice, #MentalCapacity #DisabilityRights, #SocialCare, and #Advocacy
Also nature, textile crafts, Irish language - and cats π...
BΓ©rengΓ¨re G. Digard @berengeredigard.bsky.social Postdoc π§ researcher at Edinburgh Uni Med School CCBS (with a cool side job π₯π¬)
| Aphantasia / Hyperphantasia / Autism / Bilingualism
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Dr Lisa Quadt @lisaquadt.bsky.social Happiest as dog furniture.
Rose Matthews (they/them) π³οΈβπ @rosematthews.bsky.social Autistic researcher, author, and illustrator, Durham UK.
Autistic peopleβs experiences of menopause, sex & relationships, work, loss, grief, ageing, palliative care, death, & dying. https://www.rosematthewsresearch.com/
#AcademicSky #AutRes #Skybrarians
Mary Doherty @autisticdoctor.bsky.social Autistic anaesthetist, ADHD, Clinical Associate Professor UCD School of Medicine, autism researcher, parent, founder Autistic Doctors International
Georgia Harper @mindtheflap.bsky.social Autistic autism policy wonk. Co-hosts a podcast about Doctor Who: Circuit Breaker. Views my own. She/Her. https://linktr.ee/mindtheflap
Rebecca Charlton @handle.invalid Professor of Psychology, interested in mostly ageing and later life, including impact of adult experiences on ageing, and how autistic and other neuro-divergent people experience ageing
Ruth Moyse @drruthmoyse.bsky.social Head of Training & Co-Production, AT-Autism
Visiting Fellow, ACoRNS, University of Southampton
Autistic introvert
Likes to crochet, tries to run
Kathy Leadbitter @kathyleadbitter.bsky.social Researcher at Uni of Manchester: neurodiversity, autism, learning disability, interventions, services & supports
Crazy π lady
Tea addict
She/her
Katie Maras @katiemaras.bsky.social Reader in Psychology at the University of Bath.
Research on Autism and the Criminal Justice System.
Dr Gavin R. Stewart @gavrobstew.bsky.social British Academy Postdoctoral Research Fellow interested in ageing, autism, ADHD, cognition, health & wellbeing π§ Also coordination lead and working group member of NHSE-funded Autism Practitioner Network π He/him π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ Based at KCL π«
Anna Remington @annaremington.bsky.social Prof of autism research & Director of UCL CRAE. Tweets = own opinions
Helen Ellis @hjellis.bsky.social Autistic adult working for the National Autistic Society (UK) - posts/reposts my own opinions, not my employers.
Unapologetically loves Rugby Union!
ππ Autism & Masking (2021)
ππ Eat, Drink, Be Autistic & Merry - still writing!
Dr Aimee Grant @draimeegrant.bsky.social #ActuallyAutistic Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow: "Autism from Menstruation to Menopause" | Swansea Uni
Hannah Belcher @drhannahbelcher.bsky.social Personal account mainly for cat pics
Dan Poole @danpoole.bsky.social Lecturer in Psychology at University of Sheffield. Research on autism & distraction
Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social Senior lecturer, autism researcher. Reader, writer, radio listener, swimmer and nature lover. Arts buff.
Dislikes: cronyism. Fan of The Archers π
Catherine Crompton @cjcrompton.bsky.social Researcher interested in diversity in communication π©π»βπ» π§
New parent. Queer π³οΈβπ. Tired.
Laura Hull @lauralhull.bsky.social Research Fellow at University of Bristol, interested in neurodivergence, mental health, and camouflaging/masking. Research funded by the Prudence Trust and the Elizabeth Blackwell Institute (University of Bristol). She/her.
Centre for Research in Autism and Education @craeioe.bsky.social Research to enhance the lives of autistic people; based in the UCL Institute of Education.
Cos Michael @cosmichael.bsky.social Autistic autism & ageing consultant.
Contact me for training & conference speaking.
Poet
#AutisticElders #ActuallyAutistic #Poetry 
Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social Associate Professor
Psychotherapist
Researcher in mental health, autism, adhd
Punk Rocker
Rigorous humanism
Educational psychology
Improving access in physical and mental health settings
Poetry
Francesca Happe @proffrancescahappe.bsky.social Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at IoPPN, King's College London. I lead the @ReSpectLabKCL and research autism and related topics.
Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social Official BlueSky for Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice.
Editor-in-chief: Sue Fletcher-Watson (@SueReviews.bsky.social)
Social Media: Catherine Crompton (@cjcrompton.bsky.social) & Keren MacLennan (@kerenmaclennan.bsky.social)
Prof Rosa Hoekstra @rosahoekstra.bsky.social Professor of developmental disabilities @KingsIoPPN. Co-leads https://www.thesparkproject.net/, editor of @journalautism.bsky.social
Migrant. Loves London, loves travel
Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social Professor of Autism Studies at the University of Birmingham, UK.
Passionate about participatory autism research that truly benefits autistic people.
Research interests include education, healthcare, employment and criminal justice. 
Holly the OT @hollytheot.bsky.social Children & Young Peopleβs Occupational Therapist. Professional Marmite. #AuDHD. #SEND parent. MSc student. Neurodivergent realist.
I've Been Autistic All Along? @autisticallalong.bsky.social Empowering late identified autistic adults through peer support and education.
Memes too!!!
Autistic. ADHD. CPtsd. OCD. Endo.
Autism Peer Support Worker. Parent. Advocate. Weirdo.
Chris Bonnello - Autistic Not Weird @chrisbonnello.bsky.social Autism and neurodiversity advocate, speaker and former teacher, author of the Underdogs series.
https://linktr.ee/chrisbonnello
SEDSConnective @sedsconnective.org The 1st charity for Hypermobility and Neurodivergence est.2018
Chair @JGjanegreenmbe.bsky.social
Patrons:
Dr Eccles Dr Spiritos
Web: www.sedsconnective.org
Link: https://linktr.ee/SEDSConnective
Dean Beadle @dean-beadle.bsky.social Autistic speaker, trainer, writer and singer.
Black Autistics @blackautistics.bsky.social A Time and Space to Centre Blackness in Autism
Embrace Autism β¨ @embraceautism.bsky.social Research-based information and empowerment for & by autistics π¦
Founded by Dr. Engelbrecht ND RP & Eva Silvertant
β Posts & comments by Eva (@evasilvertant.bsky.social) & Jade
Teri @ NeuroStory Collective @neurostories.bsky.social Autistic narratives specialist
I'm a neurodivergent practitioner who supports late-identified, high-masking autistic adults via a neuroaffirmative, strength-based and compassionate approach.
www.neurostorycollective.com
Connect@neurostorycollective.com
Gem Kennedy @gemkennedy.bsky.social Coach, Facilitator, Speaker
AuDHD β¨οΈ Witchy β¨οΈ Unschooler β¨οΈ Consent-Based practice
Fun Friends Clubπ
Queers and Coπ
www.gemkennedy.com
Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social Neuro-Affirmative, non-profit by & for the Autistic & Neurodivergent community dedicated to advancing the human rights of #ActuallyAutistic & otherwise #Neurodivergent people
BendyBrain : Dr Jessica Eccles @bendybrain.bsky.social #hypermobility (and related conditions) brain-body neuro #research @bsmsmedschool UK | Dr Jessica Eccles | http://Linktr.ee/bendybrain | views own | https://www.bsms.ac.uk/about/contact-us/staff/dr-jessica-eccles.aspx
Lake District Foundation @lakesfoundation.bsky.social We are the charity for the Lake District.
Sheila Gregory @sheilagregory.bsky.social Retired charity CEO. Chair Cumbria CVS, Triple A Project and Access to Eden. Board member Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Governor NCIC. Diverse Cumbria lifetime award. Love walks, nature, animals,and kind people. 210/214 Wainwright's.
Cumbria CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) @cumbriacvs.bsky.social We have a membership of over 600 Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise organisations and work with over 1,000 other third sector organisations β supporting, listening, developing, representing, & responding to their needs. www.cumbriacvs.org.uk
NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social The National Development Team for Inclusion. Inspiring an inclusive society where people can live the life they choose.
Ann Memmott @annmemmott.bsky.social Autistic disabled researcher, carer & Mum.
#AutisticElder
Personal page, own views.
Like/repost = "I've read it"
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Encouraging moderation, a peaceful & fair society, & better research.
National Autistic Society @autisticsociety.bsky.social We are here to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. This is a holding account only. Please contact us through our other channels. 
Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics @semascot.bsky.social We strive to improve understanding of being autistic from the various communities of the Global Majority.
www.sema.scot
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