Katie Munday - Autistic and Living the Dream

My Research Katie Munday, a PhD candidate at the University of Portsmouth, researches the experiences of transgender and gender-diverse autistic adults in accessing health and social care in the UK. Their community-based projects focus on healthcare accessibility, substance use in autistic individuals, and improving cancer service resources for marginalised communities.

I thought it was about time to create a research 'about me' section. You can tell it's been a busy few years for me research wise. Publications, research, contact details and much more 🌈🎓 #AutResearch

Unusual Medicines by David Gray-Hammond: book review When I first heard that David Gray-Hammond was releasing a new book: Unusual medicine: Essays on Autistic identity and drug addiction, I knew it was going to be an important and affirming read. Dav…

I have recently re-read this and reference it often in my work.

Unusual Medicines: Essays on Autistic Identity and Drug Addiction

By @emergentdivergence.com get yours in time for the winter holidays!

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OCD: Shame and affirmation The need for OCD-affirming spaces is highlighted, emphasizing the validity of identities and experiences. The author shares their challenges with OCD treatment options, including problematic experi…

Autistic, ADHD, and other ND-affirming spaces exist, but should OCD be affirmed? And what would an OCD-affirming space look like?

#OCD #MentalHealth #FromTheArchives

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Exploring Crip Theory: Insights from Our Hybrid Symposium The symposium “The Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory, Critical Disability Studies, and Mad Studies” was held on June 11, led by PhD students Robin Skyer, Fraedan Mastrantonio,…

This #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities I thought I'd share some reflections from our Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory and Critical Disability Studies and Mad Studies Symposium.

#Crip #Mad #Disabled #Disability #Neurodivergence

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Supporting Trans Autistic Young People in Schools Schools play a crucial role in shaping the identities and wellbeing of transgender and gender-diverse Autistic youth. Supportive environments promote self-esteem and mental health, while unsupportive settings lead to serious consequences. By fostering understanding, implementing inclusive practices, and prioritizing diverse education, schools can help these individuals thrive academically and socially.

Schools play a crucial role in shaping the wellbeing of trans Autistic youth. Supportive environments promote self-esteem and mental health, by fostering understanding, implementing inclusive practices, and prioritising diverse education, schools can help these individuals thrive academically and so

Understanding Microaggressions Faced by Trans Autistic Youth Trans autistic young people often face misunderstanding and stigma in healthcare and daily life, complicating access to gender-affirming care and support. They encounter microaggressions within both autistic and LGBTQIA+ communities, often feeling excluded. Online spaces provide crucial support and connection, enabling exploration of their identities while also posing risks. Listening and understanding are vital for fostering acceptance.

Trans autistic young people often face misunderstanding and stigma in healthcare and daily life, complicating access to gender-affirming care and support. They encounter microaggressions within both autistic and LGBTQIA+ communities, often feeling excluded...

Understanding Gender Creativity in Autistic Youth This blog explores the complex relationship between gender identity and autism, highlighting how autistic young people often exhibit gender creativity that challenges traditional norms. Their unique social processing and sensory experiences encourage an authentic exploration of gender, leading to higher rates of transgender and gender-diverse identities among them. Support for this exploration is essential.

In this blog I explore how #autistic young people often exhibit #gender creativity that challenges traditional norms. And how their unique social processing and sensory experiences encourage an authentic exploration of gender🌈🎓

Book review: A Guide to Autism and Psychosis by David Gray-Hammond I have had the pleasure to be one of the first readers of David Gray-Hammond’s newest book A Guide to Autism and Psychosis: Personal and Professional Insights From A Psychotic Mind. His previ…

I had the pleasure to be one of the first readers of @emergentdivergence.com s book A Guide to Autism and Psychosis: Personal and Professional Insights From A Psychotic Mind. Deeply personal and informative - a love letter to the Autistic community. autisticltd.co.uk/2024/12/19/b...

2025 in Review: Advocacy Wins and Personal Growth The year was transformative, marked by advocacy wins such as the closure of the Spectrum 10K project, significant academic achievements including the completion of a PhD year, and a strong sense of community in research. Ongoing efforts highlight the importance of Autistic voices and mental health, fueling hope for future progress.

This has been quite a year. I wanted to take the time to look at many of things that I have achieved this year and things that have also happened due to community efforts. I'm looking forward to what next year brings but for now I am happy to collapse into tired contentment 🌈🎓

Trans Aware Cancer Care: Why Listening Saves Lives Trans+ individuals in the UK face significant barriers in accessing cancer care, leading to lower screening rates and heightened health risks. The Trans Aware Cancer Care project highlights personal stories, emphasising the need for systemic changes, including inclusive practices and staff education. Positive interactions can improve care experiences and outcomes significantly.

We are getting so close to sewing our community-made flag. A few more sessions to go and it'll be ready. Here is a recap on some of the stories we have been privileged to hear, before we go onto the next phase...🌈🎓

Me, a large white person seen from the shoulders up. I've got scruffy hair and my glasses are slightly steamed up (argh the weather!). Im holding up a blue grey blahaj/shark from IKEA which I will be waving manically court side]

Come on you, Sharks!

Off to support our local team Southern Sharks wheelchair basketball club

Image from Baldurs Gate 3, four characters are in Sourcerer's Sundries. The druid dwarf and human wizard are stood in line in just their underpants as they've sold all their clothes.

When you get to that time in the month when you have to sell all your things to stay afloat...

[Image from Baldurs Gate 3, four characters are in Sourcerer's Sundries. The druid dwarf and human wizard are stood in line in just their underpants as they've sold all their clothes.]

🤣🫠 good grief, what we like!?

Yes, please do :)

And they are appreciated - thank you 😊

This is mine QS53VR2NLV

Oh yes please:)

An orange screen at the center is my blue birb, Alfredo, he is wearing a trans flag t shirt, and holding a candle for TDOR. He celebrates in a star on our 500 days!

As a person who struggles with working memory, demand avoidance and a big dollop of CBA, I have tried all sorts of "get your shit together" apps.

I usually last a week, a month if I'm lucky.

Finch helps me remember my meds, drinking and even to enjoy myself!? Here's to another 500 days.

Im glad you enjoyed it! It was a lovely conversation.

My son recently started school and has been accidentally calling us his teachers name Mr.T-

Now he's got the point of calling me Mr.Mummy and Im here for that accidental gender euphoria 😍😏💪

Trans Day of Remembrance today.

I'm thinking about all the amazing people we've lost to violence 🕯

Our Cervical Screening for Trans+ Autistic People zine is now available in print!

Available at @penfight.bsky.social with sliding scale pricing.

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Now available to watch on YouTube!

#AutResearch 🌈🎓

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You're welcome 😊

Joy and Accessibility: A Path to Thriving The author emphasizes the importance of accessing joy beyond basic necessities like work and healthcare. They share personal experiences in community spaces that foster laughter and connection, par…

Joy and Accessibility: A Path to Thriving

"It was nice to be openly trans and openly ND, laughing, joking, swearing, and sharing what we had been getting up to and what we were looking forward to. And laughing so much."
#TransAwarenessWeek
#FromTheArchives
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Most welcome. Sometimes you just need someone to explain something in SUPER simple terms. Braun and Clarke do this amazingly well with so many things.

Thanks for coming. I loved the session too. I need to re-read the book!

OMG, I'm a relativist!
It took me a long time to understand epistemology and ontology, let alone where I stood within these areas. Here is a helpful guide to what all these long words mean! #AutResearch 🌈🎓

Great, Im glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing things in the comments section. I always feel looked after the you're at a session.

Understanding Double Empathy in TGD Autistic Healthcare The blog discusses healthcare inequities faced by gender diverse autistic adults, emphasizing the Double Empathy Problem. It highlights systemic barriers, biases in healthcare, and the challenges posed by transmedicalism. Recommendations for practitioners include checking biases, using inclusive language, and valuing lived experiences to foster equitable healthcare environments.

This blog is based on my chapter Double Empathy and the Double Rainbow: Healthcare Inequities for Gender Diverse Autistic Adults in the Double Empathy reader. These slides were created and shared for the second PARC Double Empathy series in 2025.