๐จ Itโs official โ Voices of Neurodiversity: An Inclusive Encyclopaedia is OUT TODAY! ๐ง ๐๐
After years of research, writing, and collaboration, itโs finally here. Hereโs what itโs all about ๐๐งต
@chrispaps@uniofbedsnews hopes his inclusive encyclopaedia will spark discussion and action, and Hazel Lim looks at addressing the stigma around autism in the Chinese community. @ChineseautismUK
https://t.co/pA9azEviOX
Delighted to launch our new @lagcharity scheme 'Autistic Workplace Support Sessions'. Looking forward to supporting the employment needs of our fantastic autistic community who are horribly discriminated against in employment, both when seeking posts and when in post
Yesterday we launched our Autistic Workplace Support Sessions at @LDN_Museum ๐
1-to-1 employment advice, honest discussions on workplace barriers, & a gifted laptop from @comp4char ๐
Monthly sessions (except Dec 2025) until July 2026.
@AussieShyGirl17 Better social knowledge (teachers, parents, clinicians now recognise autism), broader diagnostic criteria (DSM & ICD changes mean more people are included) and less stigma (people are now more willing to seek a diagnosis or self-identity than in the past)
Autism isnโt โcausedโ by paracetamol. Or vaccines. Or diets.
Itโs not something to prevent or cure. Itโs a natural neurotype. An identity.
Wild and tragic that it's 2025 and we're STILL having this debate
My new article is out! ๐ข
'The Use of AI Chatbots for Autistic People: A Double-Edged Sword of Digital Support and Companionship'
AI โfriendsโ can offer acceptance & reduce loneliness for autistic people but they can also cause harm without safeguards
https://t.co/MDCC9urJqr
This feels especially relevant right now with the release of GPT-5 and the sudden disappearance of GPT-4oโs more โcompanion-likeโ personality.
Autistic people (and others) are deeply affected when AI companionship shifts overnight. This raises urgent ethical questions
A huge thank you to everyone who came to the 'Voices of Neurodiversity' book launch yesterday or sent their support. It meant the world. The turnout, energy, and warmth in the room were incredible - Iโm genuinely humbled. Grateful beyond words! ๐๐
If you donโt know, Voices of Neurodiversity is an inclusive encyclopaedia with >380 terms related to autism and all things neurodiversity. But it includes powerful and personal first-person stories from 12 amazing contributors from around the world that give the terms extra focus
๐จBOOK LAUNCH EVENT๐จ
Join me on Friday 1st August (4:15-6:45pm) in Old Street for the launch of Voices of Neurodiversity: An Inclusive Encyclopaedia๐
๐๏ธ Signed copies (limited quantity)
๐ท All proceeds go to @lagcharity
๐ Vibast Community Centre, EC1V 9NH
๐ Drop in any time!
๐จBOOK LAUNCH EVENT๐จ
Join me on Friday 1st August (4:15-6:45pm) in Old Street for the launch of Voices of Neurodiversity: An Inclusive Encyclopaedia๐
๐๏ธ Signed copies (limited quantity)
๐ท All proceeds go to @lagcharity
๐ Vibast Community Centre, EC1V 9NH
๐ Drop in any time!