Reframing Autism
@ReframingAutism
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Reframing Autism is run by and for Autistic people and their families and allies. We celebrate and nurture Autistic identity. #ActuallyAutistic
Warners Bay, New South Wales
Joined June 2020
New guest blog release! In this simultaneously tragic, poetic and hopeful account, Autistic counsellor and founder of Neurokindred, Linda Tuxford-Adams, takes us on a journey through the masks and misdiagnosis of her “mania” to a place of self-compassion. https://t.co/07YpA7c3Zw
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New tip sheet release! We asked our team members to share their top tips for creating a nurturing homelife where everyone can be their authentic selves. Read their responses here: https://t.co/be0fO6JUqp
#AskingAutistics and their allies, what do you do differently in your home?
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New guest blog release! In this must-read reframe on the gendering of ‘male traits’ and ‘female traits’ in Autism, Autistic writer Alex Creece asks where creating a new binary leaves Autistics who don’t ‘fit the mould’: https://t.co/1ss96i63p9
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In this research, from 2019, the researcher explores the link between Autistic children’s intense interests and the educational benefits of utilising these interests in the classroom. Learn what they found in our research summary for non-academics: https://t.co/qVnSAczr6v
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💛 New guest blog release! In this insightful guest blog, Autistic teacher and book lover Jac Lai gives us a glimpse of how she survived teaching with Autistic burnout and learnt her own lesson in the process, a lesson she imparts here to her neurokin: https://t.co/re5gf09WoU
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When people think of tricky life transitions, they tend to focus on the move from childhood to adolescence. However, as Autistic advocate Willow Metcalf shares in this guest blog, the transition from adolescence to adulthood brings with it new challenges: https://t.co/B7V2FbiFQ7
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New guest blog release! What does a comedian do when she battles word lapses, deep-seated anxiety and social overwhelm? She changes tack, slowly unwraps the gift that is her unique brain, and shares her “weird” perspectives with a new audience. https://t.co/KiYkBAdIPa
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At Reframing Autism, we’re working hard to dismantle the misinformation that continues to surround autism. #AskingAutistics which myths would you most like to see discredited?
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🔔 New guest blog just released! In this insightful account of burnout at retirement-age, Autistic writer Glenn Weller details the serious problems that can arise if one’s Autistic identity is left unrecognised and unaccommodated for over 50 years: https://t.co/bIDevxNqMZ
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Autism self-diagnosis validation can come from the most unlikely of places! #AskingAutistics who are self-diagnosed, was there a particular “Aha!” moment in your life that validated your Autistic identity?
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#AskingAutistics: What does Autistic self-care mean to you? More info & alt text here: https://t.co/MaDWdFv0Ww
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Let's talk about sex for Autistic individuals. In this research, published in 2021, researchers set out to investigate the sexual health, orientation and activity of autistic adolescents and adults. * Access to the research summary is in the comments section.
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Shared from Christina Keeble (@christinakeebleconsulting), who is a neuroaffirming consultant for ND adults and to parents of ND kids. #AskingAutistics: What has been your experience with alternative seating? Full post & alt text here: https://t.co/MaDWdFv0Ww
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Off the back of our recent conference on Innovations in Autism Education, we've had the privilege of having plenty of insightful discussions with educators from all walks of life. Cont. on our Facebook page, where you'll also find alt text: https://t.co/MaDWdFvyM4
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Reframing Autism invites you to join Annie Crowe for a masterclass on supporting Autistic people with eating disorders (including ARFID). For more info & alt text please visit https://t.co/MaDWdFv0Ww
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New research summary just released: https://t.co/v7lLMswosz More info & alt text here: https://t.co/MaDWdFv0Ww
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#AskingAutistics: What has helped you/is currently helping you to recover from Autistic burnout? More info in our recent article here: https://t.co/Eb1w5nodiR Image alt text available here: https://t.co/MaDWdFv0Ww
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Join KJ Wiseheart, Autistic counsellor, as they cover what causes Autistic burnout, how can we avoid it, how it can feel when you are in it, and how we can try to heal while we are experiencing it. More info & alt text here: https://t.co/MaDWdFvyM4
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Exciting announcement... We have just released Autism Essentials - our free, self-paced online course that provides a neuro-affirming understanding of Autism. Its designed for a wide variety of lived experiences and pre-existing knowledge about Autism. https://t.co/xvPx2KpURZ
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Have you seen our new website? Its full of carefully curated content by audience, including Autistics, newly diagnosed, questioning identity, parents, professionals supporting Autistics, educators, researchers, and allies. Check it out at https://t.co/vKlDDJmsV8
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