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Dr. Wenn Lawson Corner Dr. Wenn Lawson is an autistic researcher, a family man who has 3 auDHD offspring, 3 autistic granddaughters, a new grandson, and two Tuxedo cats! He is also a lecturer, British Psychologist, advoc…

Proud to have Dr. Wenn Lawson’s wisdom on board. autismtraining.academy/micro-traini...

New preprint alert! Drawing from our experiences and observations on two initiatives with participatory aspirations, we have identified challenges, strategies, and recommendations for better and neurodiversity-affirming autism research. 10.13140/RG.2.2.27146.12481 1/

(PDF) Inclusion Must Be Global, Decolonized, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, and Anti-Normative PDF | In this concluding commentary for our special issue, Neurodiversity-Affirming Intersectional Approaches that Target Public Policy: Moving the... | Find, read and cite all the research you need o...

Our article: www.researchgate.net/publication/...

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This short documentary follows Grant Bruno and his family and includes community perspectives on the realities Indigenous people face when it comes to autism. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw_a...

SPSSI Journals The neurodiversity movement challenges traditional deficit-oriented models of autism. However, inclusion efforts often prioritize individual attitudinal change over structural reform (e.g., policies ...

This....Neurodiversity-Affirming Intersectional Approaches That Target Public Policy: Moving the Focus From Changing Individuals to Changing Systems of Power.
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Link to my keynote in Dublin Ireland for the Autism Europe Congress "Beacons in a Volatile World: How Research, Policy, and Practice Have Become Beacons". The official link will be posted by ASIAM Ireland soon. vimeo.com/user12426586...

Global Indigenous perspectives on autism and autism research: Colonialism, cultural insights and ways forward - Grant Bruno, Anne Lindblom, Jon-Are Masternes, Jessica Tupou, TC Waisman, Samarra Toby, ...

Prequel article we published in February: Global Indigenous Perspectives on autism and autism research: Colonialism, cultural insights and ways forward. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

I have a beaglier...they are so special. ❤️

Thank you for your support. We published another manuscript earlier this year. I will repost. We presented this at International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) in Melbourne & Seattle. Results from data collected from Seattle has been accepted for publication so that will come out shortly.

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We just published "Decolonizing autism research: Integrating indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing" journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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See you in Dublin! | Dr. TC (Teresia) Waisman EdD, M.A. See you in Dublin!

See you in Dublin!

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Excited to share that I just received my copy of Sandra Thom-Jones' latest book! A must-read for academics, individuals committed to academic-environments-for-all, and those in the Autistic community considering academia in their future. #NewBook #AcademicCommunity #AutisticAcademicCommunity

Guidelines for the Creation of Accessible Consent Materials and Procedures: Lessons from Research with Autistic People and People with Intellectual Disability | Autism in Adulthood Informed, voluntary, ongoing consent is a central tenet of ethical research. However, consent processes are prone to exclusionary practices and inaccessibility. Consent materials are often too long an...

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Sensodyne’s Sensory Initiative is here! It starts with the documentary on Hulu called Sensory Overload & continues with full education & support for oral health providers in conjunction with the American Dental Association. I am 1 of 6 people on the AdvisoryCouncil. www.sensodyne.com/en-us/sensor...

Autism and Being Monotropic This book provides insights into the experiences of autistics with monotropic cognition, offering support and promoting neurodiversity awareness.

Wenn Lawson's latest book: Autism & being Monotropic: What medical & other practitioners need to know. link.springer.com/book/10.1007....
A culmination of years of research & listening to the experiences of autistic people.

“I Don't Understand Their Sense of Belonging”: Exploring How Nonbinary Autistic Adults Experience Gender | Autism in Adulthood Background: The term “nonbinary” refers to all gender identities that are not exclusively male or female. Nonbinary identities are more common in autistic people than in nonautistic people. Yet resear...

One of the top downloaded research of 2024

Frontiers | Mindshift in autism: a call to professionals in research, clinical, and educational settings Autistic people often have poor outcomes over the life course, including in health, education, employment, and community inclusion. Many professionals workin...

Our article is now part of an e-book called "Break the Stigma: Autism" by Frontiers in Psychiatry. Download it now or read the article on the link below.

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Keynote in Seattle with Union board & leaders. Note interpreter boxes in the back. My slides were interpreted into Russian, Mandarin, and Spanish. Best participants and crew ever!

But the Trajectory Changed Again Dr. Stephen Shore, an autistic advocate with decades of experience, shares his inspiring journey. From his childhood to adulthood, he discusses his challenges, triumphs, and the opportunities that aro...

An awesome listen! Hear my friend and colleague Dr. Stephen Shore share his experiences being a non-speaking Autistic toddler to becoming a professor travelling the globe and inspiring others. You are amazing.

UCalgary alum shares neuro-inclusive tips for success Dr. TC Waisman revisits journey through graduate school and wisdom learned along the way

An article from my keynote last month in Calgary Alberta.

Community views of neurodiversity, models of disability and autism intervention: Mixed methods reveal shared goals and key tensions - Patrick Dwyer, Ava N Gurba, Steven K Kapp, Elizabeth Kilgallon, Ly... Controversies regarding the neurodiversity movement may be exacerbated by confusion over its meaning. For example, some suggest neurodiversity entails acceptanc...

An excellent research article on Autistic perspectives of the neurodiversity movement and autism intervention.

Micro-Training Courses All courses are free and shareable. The Introduction to Autism course is a free 20-minute asynchronous, interactive, micro-training. This course is for anyone who would like to learn more about aut…

Want to learn about autism? Here is a free online interactive 20 minute course you can take anytime.

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Whistler is ready for Bodhi Day, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Mawlid, New Year, Pride ski week etc. If you feel lost, go to Stinky’s and ask for Stinky. The locals will make sure you feel included.

A Critical Analysis of How Local Autism Strategies Represent Autistic Adults’ Intimate Lives | Autism in Adulthood Background: Intimate relationships are an important, yet ordinary, part of many people’s lives. However, autistic people experience greater challenges around sex and intimate relationships and more lo...

How do autism charities prioritize support for the intimate lives of autistic people? Jay et al critically reviewed all publicly available local autism strategies in England and found a clear lack of of positive and proportionate representations of intimate lives. www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...

Were you at Toi Kiri last month by any chance? My daughter Dylan was there and with some amazing marama ni Viti from the Veqiquia Project doing culturally affirming work for our people. ✊❤️

My clack fan makes people happy…but don’t say you haven’t been warned. 😼