Debbie Palmer

#Autistic SLT.Director of Butterflies SLT.Diagnostic Clinician & co-founder of ND Diagnostics#mySLTday#neurodivergent #trauma informed #ActuallyAutistic

[Imogen Russo @imogen_russo]

For my doctoral research, I am looking into the experiences of #autistic 13-21 year olds who have taken part in #socialskills groups in schools, and those of their parents/carers.

Please share!
#ActuallyAutistic #AskingAutistics

[Jodee Simpson (she/they) 🏳️‍🌈 @jodeesimpson]

Neurodivergent SLTs are asking for help: It's time we were heard! A readable version of my poster from today's #BDCAHPs23 conference #AHPsDay @NDSLTUK

[NHS Million @NHSMillion]

We couldn’t agree with this more.

Please follow and RT to help raise awareness of the important issues facing the NHS.

[Debbie Palmer @debbie_slt]

Way too common in the workplace across all professionals 🦋

[Mary Doherty 🏳️‍🌈 @AutisticDoctor]

“We also found that those who considered autism to be a ‘disorder’, rather than a difference or disability, were more likely to have attempted suicide.
https://t.co/Jlj9HnVYVt Autistic doctors are a ‘hidden minority’, new study shows

[Autistic Girls Network @AutisticGirls_]

Instead of the external presentation we can see with autistic meltdowns, shutdowns see the individual turn inward. Whilst a shutdown can appear calm from the outside compared to a meltdown it can be equally exhausting for the individual experiencing it. #AutisticShutdown #Autism

[Amelia Hill @byameliahill]

‘Clients say it feels like we’ve always known each other’: the mental health experts who believe their autism has turbocharged their work https://t.co/1P1nCepkZV

[Debbie Palmer @debbie_slt]

My new adventure with an amazing team. https://t.co/Ivn5EasOUi #Autism #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek2023 #AutismAcceptanceWeek

[OT_Expert @OT_Expert]

@RCSLT @RCSLTWales @rcsltscot @RCSLTNI Hi @RCSLT - please look at this handbook on neurodiversity-affirming approaches to supporting #Autistic people

So much useful information for all professions to learn from, & would help you improve your new guidance on #Autism

https://t.co/4jmEnZFMeP

[RCSLT 💙 @RCSLT]

We are updating our #guidance on #autism. Please feedback on our member guidance via our survey https://t.co/2KPWw0SYgb. The deadline is Monday, 27 March, at 9am. Thank you!

[Debbie Palmer @debbie_slt]

@SmallSchoolTV

[Debbie Palmer @debbie_slt]

Want to know why all the changes to @Perins school lately? The mask is slipping… let’s see what the next few months bring as Perins is held responsible for their failings. Name & Shame! @bbceducation @itvnews @ITVTonight @SouthTodayNews @HampshireLive https://t.co/sB16h2Ka7s

[Debbie Palmer @debbie_slt]

2 years of lost education, shame on you @Perins @SteveBrineMP @HampshireLive @Winchester_News @kitmalthouse https://t.co/sB16h2Ka7s

[Debbie Palmer @debbie_slt]

#StopTheShock

[Debbie Palmer @debbie_slt]

Get involved

[Spectrum Gaming @Spectrum0Gaming]

There are a few places left for our FREE five-a-side football this Saturday.

If your autistic child would like to attend, please email [email protected].

This new monthly event will be a great opportunity to meet other autistic young people in an accepting environment 😊

[Spectrum Gaming @Spectrum0Gaming]

Spectrum Gaming has officially launched!

If your child is autistic, between the ages of 12 and 18 and loves gaming, visit our website, show them our community trailer and get in touch :)

The main platform we use for our community is Discord. https://t.co/ptM6e0LlQ2

[Kelly Mahler @kmahlerkmahler]

(4/5) Medical Gaslighting is a serious issue, and the interoception consequences are real. People who are in pain must be believed, and those who are struggling to express their pain must be better supported.

@AutSciPerson

Source: https://t.co/wRnp7QzpYp

[Times Politics @timespolitics]

Soldiers guilty of violence against women are being allowed to continue their careers — some are even promoted. Victims say the military’s archaic attitudes can have deadly consequences
https://t.co/FKsYCDTMuz

[Jean Hatchet @JeanHatchet]

One of the bravest women’s services in the country is @AuroraNewDawn with a fearless CEO in @ShonaghDillon and doing great things …

[Ianessa Humbert, Ph.D. @dr_deglutition]

Who might supine swallowing help. Who might it hinder? Ideas based on physiology, please! #slp #Dysphagia #slpeeps