Erin Gerrard

Nurse - neurodiversity/MH/wellbeing/resilience/research.

Introvert. Dogs. Cats. Books. Plants. Spooky stuff.

[@TeamWGHICU @teamwghicu]

ICU can be an extremely challenging environment for autistic people
For #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek we have made this video to give an idea of the sensory challenges of being an ICU patient

Part 1 of 2!
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[Neuro-affirming Scotland @AffirmingScot]

Exciting news! Today we launch a #neuroaffirming community of practice for professionals in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Taking steps to...
🟡listen & learn
🟠connect professionals across sectors
🔵build alliances with & empower neurodivergent people
🟢evolve evidence & practice
@NAITScotland

[Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych]

@conor_davidson If you work in a community mental health team 1 in 20 patients will be autistic, and 1 in 10 in-patients - half of autistic adults in the MH system go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed so we should v much care about autism as a condition @conor_davidson #RCPsychIC

[Dr Catriona Stewart OBE FRSA @CatrionaSScot]

Brilliant @SwanAutism and @becky_choat, so very important. It is way past time this issue was given attention and I am so happy it finally is. @CarlyJonesMBE @kt02dun @ErinGerrard1

[NAITScotland @NAITScotland]

New Lancet study found that an estimated 59-72% of autistic people (mostly adults) in England are undiagnosed. Similar to findings about adult ADHD. More evidence of the need for adult neurodevelopmental pathways that include but don’t rely solely on secondary care.

[Erin Gerrard @ErinGerrard1]

@susie_dent We'd love to see you in Scotland!

[Katy Benson @KatyBenson20]

Delighted that my first article exploring how autistic mothers of autistic children experience social work intervention has just been published in the BJSW 🙂
Perplexing Presentations: Compulsory Neuronormativity and Cognitive Marginalisation...
https://t.co/4ZdS0AQOz8

[Erin Gerrard @ErinGerrard1]

What a beautiful analogy

[Elise Guthrie Stirling @egstirling]

I had to describe my AuDHD child's school masking to a psychologist yesterday and I came up with a pretty efficient analogy. At school she is beautiful origami. Everybody loves to look at the origami, and marvel at how pleasant it is, but nobody thinks about the complicated...1/4

[Erin Gerrard @ErinGerrard1]

This is so common 😔

[Reframing Autism @ReframingAutism]

Intervention fatigue occurs when an Autistic individual makes many attempts to get help, yet does not get the right help, which then exacerbates their poor mental health. It can result in feelings of helplessness, powerlessness, brokenness and exhaustion.

[Erin Gerrard @ErinGerrard1]

A very much needed piece of research. Looking forward to seeing the results so we can start working on fixing this.

[aodhan @aodhanpatrick]

Research;
I'm looking to interview autistic adults and/or adults with ADHD with experiences of homelessness.

Interviews will be face-to-face in the Scottish Highlands, please get in touch with myself ([email protected]) or ARGH with any questions/interest.

[NAITScotland @NAITScotland]

Pleased to share this useful research which highlights the value of psychoeducation alongside diagnosis

Evaluating specialist autism teams' provision of care and support for autistic adults without learning disabilities: the SHAPE mixed-methods study https://t.co/oPvCwUDfk9

[NAITScotland @NAITScotland]

New Resource: Who can diagnose ADHD?

⭐️ Summary: https://t.co/GaUTZig9D0

⭐️ Full guide: https://t.co/gmWe8S5V2g

For NHS teams building capacity for assessment and diagnosis of ADHD in adults

@rcsltscot @Ahpscot @NES_Psychology @theRCN @NES_Psychology @RCPsychScot @RCOT_MH

[Erin Gerrard @ErinGerrard1]

Quite a skill to deliver this incredibly important and emotional information in a way that is laced with humour without detracting from the serious and vital nature of the topic. So seriously impressed.

[Erin Gerrard @ErinGerrard1]

Absolutely honoured to be spending the day learning from @CatrionaSScot and @CarlyJonesMBE. Phenomenal speakers - engaging, informative, genuine, and amusing talk on the vulnerability of #actuallyautistic women and girls. So inspiring, they have totally captured their audience.

[Erin Gerrard @ErinGerrard1]

@kt02dun

[Dr Catriona Stewart OBE FRSA @CatrionaSScot]

⁦@kt02dun⁩ opening today’s groundbreaking event in Dundee on #DiscoveringConnections #VAWG #Autism #Trauma Honoured to be presenting this afternoon with ⁦@CarlyJonesMBE⁩

[Dr Catriona Stewart OBE FRSA @CatrionaSScot]

⁦@SaraMcHaffie⁩ delivering a brilliant presentation on her research into and work on Autistic Women, vulnerability and service provision #MakingConnections #VAWG #Autism #Trauma

[Dr Catriona Stewart OBE FRSA @CatrionaSScot]

Heather Wilkins presenting on the Welcoming Women advocacy service, which is part of Dundee’s ⁦@creativedundee⁩ Such constructive. positive, innovative work, fabulous. ⁦#DiscoveringConnections #VAW #Trauma #Autism

[Dr Catriona Stewart OBE FRSA @CatrionaSScot]

So looking forward to partenring up with the wonderful @CarlyJonesMBE for this groundbreaking event Connections Conference Information (Friday 9 September 2022, Malmaison Dundee)" | https://t.co/IOExU1Xc5y