Cat Hughes

Expert dog-petter. Autism advocate. ADHDer. 🦓
She/her.
Research Officer at Middletown Centre for Autism.
Opinions are my own.
#actuallyautistic

[Cat Hughes @naturetable]

I loved my chat with rugby referee Aimee Barrett-Theron. It was fascinating to hear how she's navigated life as a pro athlete & the ways that being autistic is helpful for reffing

(If we'd talked about dogs we would have covered all my special interests!) https://t.co/BXXvwgjFYU

[Cat Hughes @naturetable]

I loved chatting to Gemma about autistic communication and genuinely inclusive research.
Also, her book is marvellous!

https://t.co/M45vLx5tOt

[Centre for Autism @autismcentre]

For a long time, our understanding of autistic communication was based on assumptions made by non-autistic researchers. In this podcast, we chat to autistic researcher, Gemma Williams about her neurodiversity-affirming approach to communication.

Listen:
https://t.co/XOgqic3txQ

[Cat Hughes @naturetable]

I learned so much from my conversation with @ZarahDoyle. She has so much knowledge and is a delight to chat to!

[Centre for Autism @autismcentre]

In our latest podcast we chat to Zarah Doyle, Training and Accreditation Manager with AsIAm. She shares her insight and we chat about her own experience as a multiply neurodivergent parent and professional.

To listen:
https://t.co/Mxl4jYGziN

[Mary Doherty 🏳️‍🌈 @AutisticDoctor]

Abstract submission deadline **today** for the most exciting #Autism conference of the year. Come join us in Dublin in September, don't miss out!
#Autism #AutismResearch #Neurodiversity

[Kathy Leadbitter @LeadbitterKathy]

Exciting new postdoc job opportunity working with @NAT_taskforce @SueReviews, David Orr and myself. Two-year NIHR-funded project to improve residential and supported living services for autistic adults. Pls share. DM for info.

https://t.co/3BYRGFdNnr

[Cat Hughes @naturetable]

It's time for everyone's favourite Christmas tradition!

[Dogs Trust Ireland @DogsTrust_IE]

🎄🐾 It’s #SantaPawsDay! 🐾🎁
Magic fills the air as every dog gets to pick their very own #Christmas present! ✨
Thanks to our generous supporters, the dogs in our care are surrounded by a mountain of donated toys 🎉 You've made Christmas very special for these precious pups🐾💛

[Cat Hughes @naturetable]

@CIGleesonOT @ClodaghNolan1 @SpirtosMichelle @OTProfBeth131 Massive congratulations Claire! I'm so delighted for you 💚

[Catríona Lowry @catlowry54]

Two gentle dogs who are going to be pts next week. Owner moving. Used to indoor life. 11 & 9, lab & collie... waiting on pics. In Kerry but will drive anywhere for good home.Please please share,lovely lady trying to help them 2/2

[Cat Hughes @naturetable]

Calls for abstracts for presentations, symposia, workshops & posters are open for the @AutismEurope Congress. If you're creating autism-affirming, neurodiversity-informed work; we want to see you in Dublin next year!
https://t.co/mlNGtJ1ZuE

[Cat Hughes @naturetable]

I loved getting a chance to chat to Jess. She is so clever and an absolute joy!

[Centre for Autism @autismcentre]

In our latest podcast, we chat to comedian, playwright and author, Jess Thom aka TourettesHero. She talks about her experience living with Tourettes Syndrome and how she’s reclaiming and reframing this misunderstood condition.

To listen:
https://t.co/XKVLWAz45u

[Cat Hughes @naturetable]

@JoPavlopoulou @cjcrompton I hope you both make it over to us! We're working very hard to make it a special one. ☘️

[Pom Boyd @PomBoyd]

https://t.co/Ru1GpSVucq
Petition against plan that will interfere catastrophically with a peaceful historic park and place of recreation for the city of Dublin. If you haven’t already signed you know what to do👍🏻
⁦@chrisandrews64⁩ ⁦@libertiesdublin⁩ ⁦@AnTaisce⁩

[Cat Hughes @naturetable]

Call for submissions for the @Nature "Science and scientists in the public sphere" collection. Focus is on the changing role of scientists & the interaction between experts, public & media.

This feels like one for autistic autism researchers & allies

https://t.co/j5jDrrguco

[Inclusion London @InclusionLondon]

Do you have experience in co-production and developing policies to benefit Disabled people?
You might be a great fit for @LewishamCouncil's new Disability and Co-Production Officer role.

Full time, salary £54-56k.
Closing 20th October.
Apply now👇 https://t.co/63WgfEwfqg

[Emma.exe @hemma8486]

Call for abstracts for our International 2025 Congress hosted by @AsIAmIreland is open!

We encourage submissions from people with lived experience & across disciplines (e.g. science, arts, humanities, social science)

👉https://t.co/DwIK3VzHhj

See you in Dublin! #AECongress25

[Cat Hughes @naturetable]

I'm lucky to be working with an extraordinary Committee of experts who are dedicated to creating a thoughtful and inclusive event.
Check out our list of Invited Speakers.
September 2025 will be exciting!
https://t.co/eOg5EyL2nO

[Cat Hughes @naturetable]

I am delighted to announce that the Call for Abstracts for next year's Autism Europe Congress is now open.

As Chair of the Scientific Committee, I am excited to hear your autism-affirming, progressive ideas #AECongress25

https://t.co/MHCX27Szrg

[Cat Hughes @naturetable]

Very specific graffiti spotted on the way up to Dublin for the @AsIAmIreland conference