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Start screen of I ❤️ HUE With the top half of the screen pixeled into a 5x6 grid shifting from orange to dark blue along the left to right top and yellow to light blue along the bottom and each color step in between. 2 pixels are switched in the dark top right and light bottom left in very clear contrast.

I Love Hue

The game has spreads of colors across hue steps and then mixes them all up. The game is to get them all back in order in the least steps possible.

All about apps: what are your current (ad-free) puzzle and/or soothing art or flow apps?

The experiences of autistic people with intersecting marginalized identities—especially Black autistic adults—"remain underexplored in research, contributing to a limited understanding of stigma’s impact across diverse communities." @desirjones.bsky.social et al:

www.liebertpub.com/doi/epub/10....

Disclosing an autism diagnosis improves ratings of candidate performance in employment interviews Deciding when or whether to disclose an Autism diagnosis in the workplace is often a challenging decision. This study suggests that disclosing during the interview process may enhance employment pr…

#CRAEresearchSummaries
Disclosing an autism diagnosis improves ratings of candidate performance in employment interviews

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Neurodiversity is looking for a new editor!

The deadline for expressions of interest is 5 October 2025.


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Things today's White House autism announcement did not do:

-Discuss strategies to increase supports and services for autistic people/families
-Highlight why autistic people and families deserve respect, not pity or fear
-Endorse one speck of autism research that is not dangerous pseudoscience

#Autism #researchers, members of International Society for Autism Research, Autism Science Foundation, APA, NIH and all NGOs for the study of #autism #research, please check out this excellent clinical position at Autism Research Centre at Cambridge University.

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Contextual factors influencing neuro-affirming practice: Identifying what helps or hinders implementation in health and social care

Scientist confession: I actually deeply love reviewing papers 👀

Graphic for the CogSci Mind Challenge 2025. Text reads: “How do different minds learn language, if at all? Create an engaging video addressing this question for a chance to win $1,000.” Below the text is a large green button that says: “Visit the website to learn more.” On the right side, there is a hexagon-shaped logo with the words “CogSci Mind Challenge 2025” and an illustration of a brain. Graphic for the CogSci Mind Challenge 2025. Text reads: “How do different minds learn language, if at all? Create an engaging video addressing this question for a chance to win $1,000.” Below the text is a large green button that says: “Visit the website to learn more.” On the right side, there is a hexagon-shaped logo with the words “CogSci Mind Challenge 2025” and an illustration of a brain.

The CogSci Society invites you to compete in this year's #CogSciMindChallenge

🎬 Your Mission: create a captivating 5-minute video that answers the question:
"How do different minds learn language, if at all?”

Deadline for submission: October 17 📅

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Experiences of and treatment preferences for insomnia in autistic adults: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis | ESRS The study led by Dr. Gardani explored the experiences and treatment preferences for insomnia among autistic* adults, employing qualitative methodology to get

“It Doesn’t Really Work for Me”: Participants reported that standard sleep interventions often feel ineffective, reporting that conventional advice or CBT-I may lack relevance to autistic needs

Mmm yep that checks out #AutRes

Here's the link to the brief original paper!
www.cmaj.ca/content/197/...

CPD credits for physicians are available.
A full appendix with digital resources is also available here: www.cmaj.ca/content/197/...

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5) Intersectionality

Avoiding stereotypes and disbelief statements
Asking about lived experiences
Engaging in ongoing learning about autism

Autism can look different for everyone!

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4) Predictability

Detailing procedure steps
Offering visuals for procedure steps
Accommodating longer processing times

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3) Communication

Reducing open-ended questions
Avoiding metaphors
Adjusting assumptions about body language
Considering alternative communication

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2) Sensory profiles

Reducing bright lighting, providing quiet spaces, avoiding scents
Considering different (therapeutic or adverse) responses to medications
Assessing pain using multiple modalities

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1) Accessibility
Offering online booking
Offering virtual or phone consultations
Proactive screening for common co-existing conditions

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Excited to share visualizations of our newest paper (with Adeline Lacroix and @mengchuanlai.bsky.social)

compiling recommendations for physicians & clinicians supporting autistic adults in their care.

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A super quick read with five action oriented points !!

Ps, possible CPD/mainpro+ credits for physicians as well.

Perfect for physicians supporting autistic individuals in their practice

Thank you !!

Autistic patients Accessibility adaptations like online booking and virtual consultations can reduce care avoidance observed in autistic people. Access to accurate diagnoses and better health outcomes can be supported ...

Excited to share this @cmaj.ca "Practice: Five Ways to Support..." KT piece led by two brilliant @camhnews.bsky.social post-docs @drlouisalyman.bsky.social & Adeline Lacroix on how providers can support #autistic individuals receiving health care. www.cmaj.ca/content/197/...

Sunrise in the Ortiz Mountains
Cerrillos, New Mexico 7/3/25

Coping Study Flyer (Adult Informant survey) (copy 01)

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Hashtags: #Autism #MentalHealth #Neurodiversity #ADHD #LearningDisability #TicDisorder #masking #camouflaging

To participate, you will complete a brief survey; you will be compensated for your time. For more information about this study:

Expression of Interest Form:
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Are you a clinician supporting neurodivergent clients and/or clients with mental health needs? We want to hear your thoughts! Link below.

An important discussion around supporting autistic individuals with OCD, including phenomenological distinctions between RRBs (Repetitive, Restricted Behaviours) and Compulsive Behaviours, as well as our current understanding of pharmacological and psychotherapeutic options.

It was a pleasure to present at the final Grand Rounds before the summer today with Drs. Desarkar and Fernandes!

Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.