I've launched a website! https://t.co/4NOqA6MP50 You'll find heaps of links to #autism research / works from #SLTs, #OTs, advocates and autistic researchers. Learn how to adapt your clinical practice that respects autistic children and allows them to be their authentic selves

This is happening tonight! I’ll be critiquing the so called 'evidence-base' on Social Skills Training. I'll explore why it remains the number one intervention for Autistic children — despite growing evidence of its limitations. #autism #autistic #EHCPs #SEND #SLT #socialskills

Calling #SLTs...1 week to go until I present the research on Social Skills Training #autism @RCSLT #SLP #CPD #autistic #SEND

Calling #SLTs...1 week to go until I present the research on Social Skills Training #autism @RCSLT #SLP #CPD #autistic #SEND

Why Diagnosing #Autistic Children with “Language Disorder” or "SCD" is Problematic: Normative Bias, Mismatch with Diagnostic Criteria, Contextual Variability, Deficit Framing, Lack of Research, Ignoring the Double Empathy Problem- https://t.co/cOAoKDfjiG

1 week to go until my webinar on understanding Autistic #meltdowns and distress. Ideal for parents and professionals ♾️ #autism #parents #SEND #speechtherapists #neurodivergent #CPD #masking #mentalhealth

Upcoming Webinar: "Deconstructing the evidence base: Social Skills Training for Autistic people" 📷 Tuesday 4th November 7pm (UK time) 📷 https://t.co/qgkC0CMA4e 📷£25 #SLTs / £10 general public

New Webinar: "Understanding Autistic Distress: supporting children and young people in times of distress" 📅 Tuesday 21st October @ 7-8pm (UK time) 🎫 £10 for parents/caregivers, £20 for professionals https://t.co/OhkhBYsjHS #autistic #neurodivergence #meltdowns #autism #SEND

Upcoming Webinar: "Deconstructing the evidence base: Social Skills Training for Autistic people" 📷 Tuesday 4th November 7pm (UK time) 📷 https://t.co/qgkC0CMA4e 📷£25 #SLTs / £10 general public

New Webinar: "Understanding Autistic Distress: supporting children and young people in times of distress" 📅 Tuesday 21st October @ 7-8pm (UK time) 🎫 £10 for parents/caregivers, £20 for professionals https://t.co/OhkhBYsjHS #autistic #neurodivergence #meltdowns #autism #SEND

The phrase “challenging behaviour” was invented nearly 40 years ago, in 1987, in a King’s Fund Centre report. Only two editors were named. The true authors were never made public. No disabled voices were credited. And yet this "UK-made phrase", never recognized in the DSM or ICD

I've launched a website! https://t.co/4NOqA6MP50 You'll find heaps of links to #autism research / works from #SLTs, #OTs, advocates and autistic researchers. Learn how to adapt your clinical practice that respects autistic children and allows them to be their authentic selves

117 amazing professionals today at #NATPmentalhealth Check @AFNCCF website for free booking Fantastic talk by Alexis Quinn followed up by Elaine McGreevy- both nailed it + spoke from the heart while completely aligned with evidence base. Read more here: https://t.co/0suDsVlNFR

Join us Nov 21st 7pm for a webinar on boundaries for Autistic teens, young adults, parents Recording Included Sign up https://t.co/mvaLzsG3IW

My little girl has gone from loving school in reception to refusing to go in in just one month of Year 1. Reasons making her sad are the use of stickers, rigid uniform policy and the new teacher being strict. Things we are constantly being told are in children’s best interest.

I'm feeling really inspired! Let me know if there is any student resources/ AAC/ therapy materials/ general SLT advice that you'd love to see created ❤️ https://t.co/WuekaXByZB #SLT #speechandlanguage #RCSLT #Accessibility #ASLTIP

If you’ve had treatment for an eating disorder, did you find being weighed helpful or unhelpful?

As school begins in England, periodic reminder that schools which choose to reward 100% attendance without equally rewarding disabled children who cannot achieve this for disability related reasons may well be breaching the Equality Act and the Human Rights Act

An oldie but goldie. I know from experience it can be challenging for find the right therapist or professional to support you. Here are some good reminders by Lindsay Braman #therapists #SEND #SLT #mentalhealth

The legend ⁦@stevesilberman⁩ wrote this beautiful book. Sadly he just passed. If you don’t have a copy, please get one.

If you’ve ever : - Taken a day off work because you couldn’t face leaving the house - Withdrawn from social events because you can’t cope with the outside world - Wished you weren’t here anymore - Cried yourself to sleep You’re not alone. You are loved, valued & worthy 💜