Manar Matusiak

Over 25 years' experience in the autism care & education sector, helping autistic children and adults achieve their goals and personal aspirations.

[Manar Matusiak @ManarMatusiak]

Delighted to have launched today the new consultancy delivering @livingautismuk services as well as others in support of the #neurodivergent community https://t.co/g5k63BIbJx

[Manar Matusiak Consultancy for Neurodiversity @MMCNeuroD]

Delighted to have launched the new Consultancy today in support of the #neurodivergent community #autism #ADHD #AuDHD #neurodiversity

[Manar Matusiak @ManarMatusiak]

@jvincent_tweets Perseverence. Determination. You'll get there I know!!

[Living Autism @LivingAutismuk]

We are still campaigning for lawful and accessible #autism and #ADHD diagnostic assessments. Please help us by signing and sharing the petition https://t.co/DhogmSMkW3

[Manar Matusiak @ManarMatusiak]

Some thoughts for us to consider from Dr Temple Grandin on how we educate #neurodivergent children and how we recruit neurodivergent adults.

[Autism and Friends @autismtalknd]

“Einstein would probably be in an autism program today” | Temple Grandin
https://t.co/Xz5vw059V8

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

“Improving provision for pupils outside mainstream education ought to be a top priority” The Guardian on gaps in provision for excluded pupils https://t.co/ELdOTOJTwp

[Manar Matusiak @ManarMatusiak]

Is #autism being overdiagnosed? A balanced view from #Autism Champion Dr Conor Davidson.

[Living Autism @LivingAutismuk]

A balanced view from an #Autism Champion psychiatrist on whether autism is being overdiagnosed or not. Worth a read!

[Living Autism @LivingAutismuk]

Some good tips here for transition from primary to secondary school for an #autistic child

[Living Autism @LivingAutismuk]

'Laughing boy' A play about Connor Sparrowhawk. We cannot forget these tragedies. More training required on #autism and learning disabilities https://t.co/Q1bwaiX1ko

[Manar Matusiak @ManarMatusiak]

The pressures on public services is immense and this ongoing situation is making things worse. Time for proactive rather than reactive action. Please post ideas #autism #autistic

[Living Autism @LivingAutismuk]

An ex-teacher describes schools as 'brutal places' for #autistic children. The NHS is not coping with #autism assessment referrals. Autistic adults are underemployed. WE NEED A COMPLETE RETHINK to turn things around. Any ideas? https://t.co/4DTFImJkFH

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

The Lib Dems are calling for a new “national champion” to coordinate support for disabled children with the most complex needs as part of a £300m boost to end to the SEND “postcode lottery” of disparity in support offered in schools, linked to extra costs https://t.co/ng9dN1Isz5

[Living Autism @LivingAutismuk]

#Autism event in #York on Monday 5th April. Book at https://t.co/Qld5HL9jR7

[Autistica @Autistica]

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?
https://t.co/QmZ2qdKmsm

[Manar Matusiak @ManarMatusiak]

This Autism Acceptance Month please help us push for accessible and lawful #autism diagnostic pathways https://t.co/hUGcZiBpBa

[Living Autism @LivingAutismuk]

With a radical change in strategy required for #autism and #ADHD diagnosis please support, sign and share our petition for lawful and accessible diagnostic pathways https://t.co/DhogmSMkW3

[Manar Matusiak @ManarMatusiak]

I visited the exbibition yesterday where Jane is exhibiting. Lawful and accessible diagnostic pathways for #autism and #ADHD essential. Please sign and share our petition https://t.co/hUGcZiBpBa

[Living Autism @LivingAutismuk]

Visited Health & Wellbeing exhibition in Birmingham yesterday. A new drive towards #neurodiversity understanding. More needed with diagnosis essential for mental and physical health. Watch Jane, one of the exhibitors @MindMatters2us explain this.

[Mike Cowan-Jones @MikeCowanJones]

At ARMS Rehab Limited, we are fortunate to work alongside some amazing people. Check out what @AdaptITOnline do to enable the disabled community to be actively involved in the gaming community.

[Misan Harriman @misanharriman]

I struggled in school and dropped out of university. Last year I walked into the
@NPGLondon
and signed my prints that are now part of their permanent collection. PLEASE embrace the beauty and potential of what you are. You never know where it will take you. #dyslexia #fearnot

[Living Autism @LivingAutismuk]

Wonderful explanation of #autistic masking by Sarah Hendrickx. Worth watching the full resource! #autism

[Living Autism @LivingAutismuk]

How #ADHD helped our ancestors https://t.co/8ZYFOasgg0

[Living Autism @LivingAutismuk]

A study indicating links between executive functioning differences and suicidal ideation in transition age #autistic people

[Manar Matusiak @ManarMatusiak]

We should not be waiting till someone is in mental health crisis before making a diagnostic referral. Please join our campaign, sign and share our petition #autism #ADHD

[Living Autism @LivingAutismuk]

Many adults are waiting for a diagnostic assessment for #autism and #ADHD. Waiting lists are long and in some areas extra barriers to referrals have been imposed. This causes distress and added mental health challenges. Support our campaign for assessments https://t.co/DhogmSMkW3