Nina Danon

Wholeheartedly agree! I'm in the same situation, and it is so infuriating when conference organisers don't even *try* to make things hybrid and accessible. Like you said, it doesn't need to be perfect. The technology to do that is there. They just don't care.

This conference is organised by the Neurodivergent Music Network, a CHASE @chase-dtp.bsky.social Research Network.

We're a cross-disciplinary hub for ND researchers to explore the intersection between music and neurodivergence, sharing ideas and methodologies.

#Neurodivergent #Research

2026 Virtual Summer Conference Dear all, We are excited to invite you to the Neurodivergent Music Studies Conference on June 26th (synchronous) and July 1st 2026 (asynchronous).  Our virtual event is held by the Neurodivergent...

📢 CALL FOR PAPERS

For the Neurodivergent Music Studies Conference: a two day, fully virtual conference on June 26th (synchronous) and July 1st (asynchronous).

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#MusicSky #AcademicSky #AutRes #Music #Research

Grateful for my 1st paper being published

‘HOSPITAL NOISES: Sonic Autobiography and the Embodied Experience of Autistic Auditory Perception – A Transdisciplinary Arts-Practice Inquiry’ - Journal of Creative Research Methods 2:1, early view April @brisunipress.bsky.social #autism #abr #PaR #academia

I love these kinds of deep dives!!

Yes! I’m still struggling with self-acceptance but noticing moments of sensory bliss and working to make them a regular occurrence has been a really important step for me. A3 #AutChat

Self-acceptance is for when I feel good about myself.

Self-acceptance is for when I feel bad about myself.

And self-acceptance is not locked behind the approval or disapproval of others.

#AutChat A1

Beautifully said!

Also, focusing on Autistic / Neurodivergent / Crip Joy. This doesn't mean ignoring the challenging aspects of my bodymind. It is about leaning into the parts that bring me joy, such as sensory euphoria, especially when these experiences aren't recognised as joyful by normative standards. A3 #AutChat

Ah, good question! I think what is helping me the most with that is my creative practice. The more I understand how my approaches to music composition are intrinsically linked to my bodymind and incorporate that into my work, the more accepting I become of it.

#AutChat A3

To me self-acceptance means being comfortable with who I am. It isn't about making value judgements (good or bad), it just means accepting my bodymind as it is, in this moment.

A1 #AutChat

neurodivergent-bard on Tumblr - Jun 9, 2024 - Socializing while being chronically ill is fucking terrible. It hurts to cancel plans all the time bc you're sick or in pain or just have to prioritize resting instead of going out and hanging out with friends. You feel left out because you are left out. You miss out on the talks and moments and experiences with them and it alienates you from the friendships whether you like it or not. But it's not your fault. Please remember it's never your fault. You're doing the best you can. It's okay.

2026 Anti-Filicide Toolkit - Autistic Self Advocacy Network In the past five years, over 548 people with disabilities have been murdered by their parents, relatives or caregivers. On Sunday, March 1st, the disability community will gather across the nation to ...

Today is March 1st, the disability day of mourning to honor victims of filicide

don’t really want to say a lot about it w/ everything but this is a bigger problem than one might expect & ASAN has tools

ok that’s enough on that today for me, thank you, I love you, please be safe & kind if you can 🫶🏻

Dozens more journals added to this list today. Ideas and suggestions always welcome.

#AcademicSky #Academics #PhDLife #HigherEd #Research

Health experiences and outcomes of autistic and non-autistic adults with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorder - BMC Medicine Background Previous research has indicated an association between hypermobility and autism. This study examined whether being autistic affects diagnosis, symptoms, and health experiences of people wit...

Our new paper on autism and hypermobility is out!

Results indicate autistic people may experience more pronounced symptoms of hypermobility and more co-occurring health conditions.

Full paper, open access, at the link 🔽

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#News French composer Éliane Radigue has died aged 94. A onetime collaborator of musique concrète pioneer Pierre Schaeffer, she became a major voice in electronic music, later embracing Tibetan Buddhism and, from 2004, writing only for acoustic instruments. #ClassicalMusic #ExperimentalMusic

#Neurodivergent composers: what are your preferred notation systems? Do you find graphic scores more efficient in representing your sensory experiences?

#Synaesthesia #Composer #NeurodivergentMusic #ClassicalMusic #MusicSky #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD

Autistic identity: A systematic review of quantitative research A positive Autistic identity has a part in wellbeing. This systematic review of 20 papers explores this. It shows that support and autism acceptance from family and friends contribute to a more pos…

Autistic identity: A systematic review of quantitative research
#CRAEresearchSummaries

The autistic joy of listening to one song over and over #autistic #autism #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent #autisticjoy

In respects to auditory processing: pretty much everywhere! Education, work, social occasions...

I still struggle with it sometimes, but I am much more confident with taking the time I need to process information, and not being as afraid of making mistakes. Sort of 😅

#AutChat A2

Auditory processing differences. Until I realised I was autistic a few years ago, I had no idea why I was struggling with processing speech.

My first memories of masking: being laughed at in school for this, and trying my best to hide it ever since (spoiler alert: not a good idea!)

#AutChat A1

I used to put this song on repeat on my parents' CD player when I was 4 and dance to it on the couch 😂 Still do (not on the couch though!) That bass line gives me a massive synesthetic response!

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The polyrhythmic pattern at the start of The Who’s Baba O’Riley is one that always does that for me!

Those kinds of rhythmic patterns tend to give me very pleasant tactile, visual, and sometimes gustatory sensations, too! #Synaesthesia #Music #NeurodivergentMusic

What is a sound or musical texture that gives you sensory joy?

#FeelGoodFriday #SensoryJoy #MusicSky #NeurodivergentMusic #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic

Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest His associate said the music industry was

Women working in the music industry will not be the least bit surprised to discover that a bunch of rich men talked about buying a record label because of the access it would give them to women

Epstein also talked about buying model agencies and fashion houses

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A year ago I gave this talk on Musical Neuroqueering 👇🏻

I really enjoyed discussing my research, diving into the connection between #music & #neurodivergence and how we can dismantle neuronormative standards through creative practice.

#NeurodivergentMusic #AcademicSky #MusicResearch

Patients were forced to go private at great personal cost because NHS assessments for ADHD have waitlists up to 8 years long. And now, despite having those diagnoses, GPs are just refusing to give people meds they need for a diagnosis they have because... fuck you, that's why.

Cool!

Beautifully said! I can relate to your description of music unifying all senses, making imperceptible experiences tangible. Listening becomes a full-bodied experience that connects inner and outer realities.

Yellow and navy flyer titled “Participants Wanted.” It invites people to take part in an online survey about minority stress and neurodiversity, lasting approximately 20–40 minutes, with a chance to win a voucher. Eligibility criteria listed are: aged 18 or over, neurotypical or neurodivergent, and proficient in English. The flyer states there are no geographical restrictions and says “We’d love to hear from you.” Contact details are provided for Monique Botha at Durham University (monique.d.botha@durham.ac.uk ). A QR code links to the survey. A footnote explains that neurodiversity includes both developmental (e.g. autism, dyslexia, ADHD) and acquired neurodivergence (e.g. brain injury, PTSD). The Durham University Centre for Neurodiversity and Development logo appears at the bottom right.

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