Tag: autistic community
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Next Week: Events on Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People
Next Monday I will be joining Laura Hellfeld to participate in two free events to discuss creating safe spaces for Autistic people. In the morning, we will have a discussion with Helen Edgar as part of Neurokindred’s Thriving Autistically event. That same evening, myself and Laura have an interview with Autangel. It is great to…
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Article: Spotlight on Creating Safe Spaces
I was fortunate to be asked to write an article for Jade Farrington’s Substack as part of their ‘Spotlight on’ series. Jade has highlighted pieces from a variety of knowledgeable Neurodivergent professionals and I was honoured to be invited to join this list! The article is based on the book I co-wrote with Laura Hellfeld,…
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Podcast Episode with SEND, LOUD & PROUD
Last week I was invited onto the SEND, LOUD & PROUD podcast to discuss some aspects of my work, as well as misconceptions around Neurodivergence. Thank you to Adam for having me on! You can listen to the episode below. ID: Blue background featuring images of Scott and Adam, as well as text and some…
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Minding Autistic Minds Conference 2025
What an amazing experience last week at the Minding Autistic Minds conference. It was great to present 4 workshops over the 2 days and spend time with so many wonderful people. Such a welcoming, emotional and healing neuro-affirming space to be in. Very privileged to have been a part of it. You can purchase the…
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Minding Autistic Minds Conference Next Week!
Next week is the second Minding Autistic Minds conference, held at the Osprey Hotel in Ireland. I am very privileged to be one of the presenters this year, joining an incredible lineup of Autistic professionals and advocates. This powerful video sums up why conferences like this are vital and the true change that they can…
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Situational Mutism
The content and graphics in this blog were made alongside Laura Hellfeld Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting You can find their work and webpage here. The term Situational Mutism is much preferred to Selective Mutism. The word ‘selective’ implies choice, but in reality, someone experiencing situational mutism does not choose when it happens. It is entirely out of their control. It’s…
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A week of In-Service Day Training
It has certainly been an eventful week of training! On Monday in West Lothian to deliver a session to the teachers at Kirknewton Primary School on ways of supporting Autistic people in school. On Wednesday I had two sessions during Glasgow City Council’s in-service day. I started the morning with a training session on creating…
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Cothú Train the Trainer Cohort
I finished a Train the Trainer cohort of Cothú yesterday. Part of my role at AUsome Training involves delivering excellent courses such as this, which is an absolute joy. Now the 5 professionals who completed this training will go on to deliver the course to parents of Autistic children. My next cohort will be held…
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Auticast Podcast Episode
Last week I recorded an episode of the Auticast. It was a fun time discussing changes and life transitions for Autistic people. Thank you to Jack for inviting me on the podcast. 🙂 You can listen to the episode via the links below. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/season-3-episode-5-the-challenges-of-change/id1726622137?i=1000678196690
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Release Day – Gabby’s Glimmers!
I am excited to share that Gabby’s Glimmers, a children’s picture book about a young Autistic person and their relationship with food, is now available! This has been such a wonderful book to develop with Alice, Laura and Abby. 🙂 Link below if you would like to purchase this book (eBook option coming soon). https://amzn.eu/d/8LuyuKQ
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