Tony Charman
@TonyASDorAFC
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Autism Scientist. Socialist. Football fan (Arsenal). Mountain and music lover (not at the same time). Still much to learn...
London, England
Joined January 2013
Great new study to help develop a checklist on resilience factors that help neurodivergent (#autism #ADHD) people thrive @MelissaHBlack
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Great perspective piece by Zach W (@QuantPsychiatry ) and others. Embracing Neurodiversity in Medicine—Building a More Inclusive Physician Workforce
jamanetwork.com
This Viewpoint discusses advancing physician workforce diversity via neurodiversity, the range of developmental neurocognitive differences that underlie individual variation in thinking, learning,...
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RT @KingsIoPPN: Interested in studying the fetal origins of childhood #brain health? The Brain Health in Gen2020, part of @MRC_CNDD, is off….
kcl.ac.uk
PhD opportunities are offered across a wide range of subject areas, focusing on understanding the fetal origins of childhood brain health.
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Sport may be a blunt tool of social change, but it’s time to take a stand against Israel | Sport politics | The Guardian
theguardian.com
As the bombardment continues in Gaza, bodies such as Fifa and the IOC have evaded taking a stand. But fans’ solidarity with Palestinians is growing and should not be ignored
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Important authoritative argument against vaccine hesistancy in relation to #autism and MMR vaccine by Eric Fombonne in @TheJCPP Editorial: An autism case series, vaccine hesitancy, and death by measles -
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Click on the article title to read more.
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RT @AutisticDoctor: Delighted to spend time with friends & colleagues at @Respect4neurod & this talk from @EmilyDevNeuro was my highlight.….
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Excellent news including my wonderful colleague @EmilyDevNeuro joining us at @KingsIoPPN @KingsMaudsley 😀.
The IoPPN, @MaudsleyNHS, and @maudsleycharity are proud to welcome Professors Philip Shaw, Gustavo Sudre, and Emily Jones as they take up roles within the @KingsMaudsley #Partnership. Click the link to learn more 👇.
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Essential wake-up call on an overlooked tragedy “The soft bigotry of low expectations “ Sudan is the world’s gravest humanitarian disaster – but almost nobody cares
theguardian.com
The war is killing tens of thousands, but not getting the attention it deserves. The reasons why are as complex as the conflict itself, asks Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
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Excellent, nuanced mixed methods article on community views on #autism, neurodiversity, social vs. medical models and interventions - An attempt to bridge-build and not divide.
journals.sagepub.com
Controversies regarding the neurodiversity movement may be exacerbated by confusion over its meaning. For example, some suggest neurodiversity entails acceptanc...
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A reminder that autism is a developmental condition and family history studies are moving targets. With @TesselBz @EmilyDevNeuro and huge team and wonderful committed families. Also relevant: New BSRC 3-year family history recurrence study now out this:
publications.aap.org
OBJECTIVES. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is estimated to be ∼10 times higher in children with versus without an autistic sibling in population-based studies. Prospective studies of infant siblings...
Children who aren't diagnosed autistic at age 3 but are at age 9: "Of 59 siblings with an autism diagnosis in mid-childhood, 28 (47.5%) had received a diagnosis at the 3-year assessment (‘earlier diagnosed’) but 31 (52.5%) had not (‘later diagnosed’)" free.
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Not new (from last week) and nothing brand new here but the best summary I have read of the 'challenges' (ahem) facing UK Universities 🫣.
Over the past 14 years, the Conservative dream of a free market in higher education has collided with the harsh reality of austerity and the cultural resentment of the radical right – driving some institutions close to bankruptcy
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RT @BethanyOakley20: We are hiring! Excited to be seeking a Research Assistant to work with us on the international @Aims2Trials EAGER stud….
bmjopen.bmj.com
Introduction Autism is a common neurodevelopmental condition with a complex genetic aetiology that includes contributions from monogenic and polygenic factors. Many autistic people have unmet...
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RT @ISPHERE_HWU: @MichaelMarmot & Jessica Allen's programme for greater health equity in the UK. Since 2010, health indicators have stagnat….
thelancet.com
The UK is unhealthy, literally and metaphorically. Literally, since 2010, many health indicators have stopped improving, health inequalities are increasing between social groups and regions, and...
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Fans left with nowhere to go thanks to Uefa’s idiocy
theguardian.com
The transport system failed to cope and supporters were left walking in the rain to get to England’s game against Serbia
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RT @HelenTager: Terrific interview on important topic.
thetransmitter.org
A clear and actionable definition for the term could enhance research and improve care, Matthew Siegel says.
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"And done so because the buzz of live tournament football is still one of the greatest narcotics in existence. It takes a certain bumbling genius to take that simple optimism, and squeeze every last drop of joy out of it.".
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Excellent practical report to support #autistic health professionals. Good work @NAITScotland @DoctorsAutistic and all.
Delighted @Autistic_SPACE is part of this excellent guidance from @NAITScotland . @conor_davidson .@apksachar @raj_psyc @subodhdave1 .@DrAdrianJames @DrLadeSmith @BendyBrain .@KamilaRCGP @TMitchellFRCS @RCEMpresident @RCoAPresident @rcpch_president
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RT @RonaMossMorris: FANTASTIC 🤩 opportunity to lead research in the groundbreaking pioneering world leading Pears Maudsley mental health ce….
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