Cat Hughes
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Expert dog-petter. Autism advocate. ADHDer. 🦓 She/her. Research Officer at Middletown Centre for Autism. Opinions are my own. #actuallyautistic
Wicklow, Ireland
Joined February 2009
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!)
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I loved chatting to Gemma about autistic communication and genuinely inclusive research. Also, her book is marvellous! .
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:.
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I learned so much from my conversation with @ZarahDoyle. She has so much knowledge and is a delight to chat to!.
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:.
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RT @AutisticDoctor: Abstract submission deadline **today** for the most exciting #Autism conference of the year. Come join us in Dublin in….
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RT @LeadbitterKathy: Exciting new postdoc job opportunity working with @NAT_taskforce @SueReviews, David Orr and myself. Two-year NIHR-fund….
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It's time for everyone's favourite Christmas tradition!.
🎄🐾 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🐾💛
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RT @catlowry54: Two gentle dogs who are going to be pts next week. Owner moving. Used to indoor life. 11 & 9, lab & collie. waiting on pi….
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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! .
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I loved getting a chance to chat to Jess. She is so clever and an absolute joy!.
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:.
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RT @cjcrompton: Ooh, the call for abstracts is live for Autism Europe 2025! Really nice list of topics, too. Deadline 10th January :) . h….
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RT @PomBoyd: Petition against plan that will interfere catastrophically with a peaceful historic park and place of….
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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.
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RT @InclusionLondon: Do you have experience in co-production and developing policies to benefit Disabled people?.You might be a great fit f….
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RT @AutismEurope: Call for abstracts for our International 2025 Congress hosted by @AsIAmIreland is open!. We encourage submissions from pe….
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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!.
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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.
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Join our team! .We're very nice!.
Applications should be made via our online application process: Alternatively, applications can be requested by contacting Middletown Centre for Autism on +44 (0)28 375 15750. Closing date – Wednesday 25th September 2024 at 4pm.
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