Dr Fiona Gullon-Scott

The trauma and impact is clearly detailed in our paper: advance.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... #autism #parents #parentalblame #discrimination #fii

It is quite rightly having impact: www.facebook.com/share/p/18DT...

St George's House FII Report | Fiona Gullon Scott VERY pleased to share the final report that was independently produced from the 2-day consultation at St George's House, Windsor Castle, "Fabricated or Induced Illness: Finding A Fair Way For...

Ok so I’ve been a bit quiet on here lately, but time to speak out again. HUGELY important report from St George’s House consultation calling for change around FII guidance and the trauma it causes: www.linkedin.com/posts/drfion...

Parent Blame, FII & Trauma Conference 7th May 2025 It often starts subtly: professionals questioning a child’s needs, doubting a parent’s account of their struggles, or blaming families for a child’s inability to attend school.

www.thepdaspace.com/Parent_Blame...

Proud to share this amazing pre-publication lead by the wonderful Deanne, exploring the lived experiences of #autistic mothers whose #parenting has been questioned by professionals, and the #trauma resulting. advance.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

We need more of this. The issues in our system don’t just impact through schools. Local authority funding crises often push families down child protection route instead of family support route. Parents desperately seeking support for their child get blamed not helped.

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Boats moored by a jetty at a sunny lakeside

Lake and surrounding landscape with blue skies and sunshine

Man and dog on a path amongst tall pine trees with sunlight breaking through creating dramatic shadows and light

Beautiful Kielder here in Northumberland. Good for the soul! #Keilder #Northumberland #Landscapephotography #photography

Haven’t posted for a while, so here’s a #sunset #photograph taken this evening on my walk with the hound. I love where I live. #Northumberland #landscapephotography

Fiona Gullon Scott on LinkedIn: ADOS2 Refresher Course Modules 1, 2 & T "Very useful and informative course...Fiona and Tiago are so incredibly experienced, it is a fantastic opportunity to discuss administration and…

Rated ‘Excellent’ by delegates, next workshop is March 5th 9.30-4.30 GMT. If you or anyone you know works in NHS or private health and uses ADOS2 please share. Limited places available:

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One of my doctoral trainees is undertaking research to better understand #restrictive #eating in autistic people. To read more see below:

Winter photo of a frozen pond with blue sunny skies

Beautiful chilly weekend here in #Northumberland, so the weekend #photo is rather pretty. #landscapephotography #photography

I’m a small part of the team undertaking evaluation of the #OliverMcGowan Mandatory Training, & the project is seeking PPI - this is a paid role. Details here: portal.unitemps.com/Search/JobDe...

Today’s weekend #photo is from Paxton Pits in #Cambridgeshire UK. I love the natural composition and colours in this one.
#photography #landscapephotography

Another weekend photo. This time my dog whilst out walking near where I live. I love the way the sunlight is coming through the trees. #photography #Northumberland #labradoodle #dog #landscapephotography

Forensic Focus Investigator Well-Being Survey Results - Forensic Focus Paul Gullon-Scott BSc MA MSc MSc FMBPSS highlights emerging themes and implications from the Forensic Focus Investigator Well-Being Survey 2024.

A striking, powerful report by my husband into the current state of mental health & wellbeing for digital forensic investigators, who often face dostressing materials and high stress environments daily, yet are too often unsupported.

Have you been subject to FII allegations (Uk)? Cathie Long, with Daniel Cooper, Human Rights Lawyer, wants to hear from families who’ve had negative impacts from unjustified FII referral. If you/your child is neurodivergent this is also relevant. To discuss further contact:DanielC@ikpsolicitors.com

Another weekend, so another non-work post. This is the wonderful Angel of the North. I always know I’m close to home when I pass him! #photography #northeast #angelofthenorth

Parent Advocacy: From research to doing We will be talking about all different aspects of parent advocacy, from research to support and setting it up.

There are a few tickets left for PFAN's webinar
tomorrow, 29th November at 4pm.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parent-adv...

Following on from my last post, here is the letter we sent to Royal College Paediatrics and Child Health, and their reply: www.lukeclements.co.uk/call-to-with...

Fiona Gullon Scott on LinkedIn: "Blamed Instead of Helped" - Uncovering How Parents of Autistic Children… This report is yet another project that highlights the issues with our current social care systems. When you consider this alongside the work by Cathleen Long…

Link to my LinkedIn post discussing the latest report highlighting pareent blame of autistic parents. This has to stop. www.linkedin.com/posts/drfion...

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It’s the weekend so no work posts, instead enjoy this photo I took at Glenetive in Scotland last year. Beautiful place. #photography #landscapephotography #Scotland

Primary school pupil suspensions in England double in a decade Mum Jo says Jacob is very caring but sensory issues led to him being excluded for disruptive behaviour.

90% of excluded primary school kids have additional needs.

We are failing them.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

ADOS2 Refresher Course Modules 1, 2 & T A 1-day refresher training for ADOS Modules 1, 2 & Toddler for those already trained in ADOS2 who wish to update administration & coding.

And this one is for MT/M1/M2:

Please note, these are for those already ADOS trained, to enable more detailed exploration of administration, observations and coding consensus/processes, and are NOT for initial training.

ADOS2 Refresher Course Modules 3 & 4 A one-day refresher training for ADOS Modules 3 & 4 for those already trained in ADOS2 who wish to update administration & coding skills.

For any #ADOS2 trained fellow professionals out there who want to refresh or check their administration & coding, we have online refresher workshops running in early 2025. This one is for M3/M4:

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Let's talk about Autistic masking!
"Autistic masking is a trauma response to stigma, invalidation and marginalisation.” @kieranrose.bsky.social

Autistic Masking is different to other types of masking.
When/where/with whom do you unmask?
Why do you think that might be?

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Another valuable study identifying that parents of autistic children and/or autistic parents are frequently blamed when they seek help and support for their child. In worst cases this leads to allegations of FII. #disabilityrights #parentblame #autism #socialjustice

The parent blaming that occurs when the reality is more often utter lack of support and not at any level parental failings is horrific.