Absolutely superb article by
@emergentdivergence.com and @tanyaadkin.bsky.social

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#Monotropism
#AutisticLife
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What is monotropism? Understanding a neuroaffirming theory of autism Monotropism is an attention-based theory of autism that is gaining increasing recognition among the autistic community, researchers and practitioners within education and workplace settings.

New published blog by myself and @tanyaadkin.bsky.social for @autisticsociety.bsky.social

What is monotropism? Understanding a neuroaffirming theory of autism

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Neuro-Affirming Support For Your Autistic Young Person At School A practical and empowering webinar to help you understand and advocate for your Autistic young person at school.

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Neuro-Affirming Support For Your Autistic Young Person At School A practical and empowering webinar to help you understand and advocate for your Autistic young person at school.

New webinar with @emergentdivergence.com & @tanyaadkin.bsky.social
Empowering Advocacy: Neuro-Affirming Support for Your Autistic Young Person at School
Wednesday 11th June 2025 6pm GMT

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Empowering Autistic Advocacy: Autistic Wellbeing Series Webinars with David Gray-Hammond, Tanya Adkin and Helen Edgar | Autistic Realms Autistic Wellbeing Monthly Neuro-Affirming Webinars With David Gray-Hammond, Tanya Adkin & Helen Edgar • New Topics Every Month For Autistic People, Par ...

Autistic Wellbeing Series - Monthly Neuro-Affirming Webinars With @emergentdivergence.com , @tanyaadkin.bsky.social & me!
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Ready when you guys are…

@emergentdivergence.com & @tanyaadkin.bsky.social up for an education webinar sometimes?

You’re welcome! I learn (and unlearn) a lot with/from @autisticrealms.bsky.social, @tanyaadkin.bsky.social & the wider neuro-affirming community, eg re #monotropism 🙏

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Webinar: Autism Awareness vs. Acceptance – Understanding Neurodiversity in Practice
What does it really mean to move from awareness to acceptance - why does it matter?

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This will be so good. I have learned a lot from the work of both presenters, @emergentdivergence.com and @tanyaadkin.bsky.social as well as the facilitator @autisticrealms.bsky.social

Yay! Hope you enjoy it… was a stressful day with tech and organising

Thank you for joining us - it was a great line up. Delighted to have been able to join in with @tanyaadkin.bsky.social to discuss neuroaffirming practise and the benefits of embracing monotropism to support autistic students

Understanding Autistic Wellbeing An exploration of Autistic needs and mental health, considering the community knowledge that has moved us into a better understanding.

Are you Autistic or have an Autistic person in your life? This webinar with @emergentdivergence.com & @tanyaadkin.bsky.social
will draw upon the knowledge of Autistic people alongside neuroaffirming research to help you better understand Autistic Wellbeing

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Understanding Autistic Wellbeing An exploration of Autistic needs and mental health, considering the community knowledge that has moved us into a better understanding.

@emergentdivergence.com & @tanyaadkin.bsky.social have a new webinar (I'm supporting)

17.03.25
Understanding Autistic Wellbeing

An exploration of Autistic needs & mental health, considering the community knowledge that has moved us into a better understanding
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Constantly dividing attention resources to get through your day is exhausting for monotropic people; it can lead to the concept Tanya Adkin developed and has written about with Emergent Divergence: The neurodivergent ramblings of David Gray-Hammond - 'monotropic split'.

Guest Post: What is monotropic split? - Emergent Divergence Tanya Adkin lays out the concept of monotropic split, and how it is at the root of various critical moments for Autistic people.

Further relevant reading about Autistic Burnout:
emergentdivergence.com/2022/07/14/g...
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social and @emergentdivergence.com

I’ll be there

Looking forward to it 💜💜🫶🏻

#Neurokin
#AutisticProfessionals
#AutisticAcademia
#AutisticCommunity

@autisticrealms.bsky.social
@tanyaadkin.bsky.social

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I am one of the speakers at the @autisticsociety.bsky.social Annual Professionals’ Conference. Online 13.03.25

Presenting with @tanyaadkin.bsky.social:
Neuro-affirming research into practice – monotropism in the classroom & beyond

Tickets & information available at: www.autism.org.uk/conference

This is not correct, while linked monotropism is so much more than just inertia @monotropism.bsky.social

I am speaking at the National Autistic Society Annual Conference, which will be live online on March 13th, 2025.
I will be presenting with @autisticrealms.bsky.social on the topic of:
Neuro-affirming research into practice – monotropism in the classroom and beyond
www.autism.org.uk/conference

I am delivering NAS presentation with @tanyaadkin.bsky.social
We will be discussing monotropism and neuro-affirming practice in the classroom and beyond......

Ugh ! Oh how I wish I could go.. I would have loved to see you on your own but with the Amazing @tanyaadkin.bsky.social ( I say that cause it makes her squirm but it’s also very very true ! 😁)

Sadly with my recent health , I just can’t afford the tickets 🙂‍↕️
Or I would be there 💜

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FREE online event for Neurodiversity Celebration Week, 3:30pm UK time on Tuesday 18 March:

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Ed Shearer. Autistic Advocate. Working with local NHS trust to create change Work Full-Time at insurance company Known online as neurodivergent joy

Tanya Adkin Social Work Assistant spcialising in neurodivergent young people and families Independent academic focused on Autistic families experiences of social care and Autistic mental health Conceptualised monotropic split and monotropic spiral Co-Founder of ASUN

Priscilla Eyeles Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion consultant Speaker and write on neurodivergent inclusion focusing on intersectional, systemic, and trauma-informed approaches Cult-survivor Anti-Cult activist

Who is looking forward to the Autistic Mental Health Conference 2025?

Here are some more of the confirmed speakers!

Ed Shearer

Tanya Adkin @tanyaadkin.bsky.social

Priscilla Eyles @priscillaeyles.bsky.social

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It was a very spoon heavy day! Feel free to drop me a DM

Thank you peoples

@emergentdivergence.com put me onto this trick ☺️

Thank you … I’m finding my feet