Trauma
Whitefield School in North-East London, catering to Autistic students, faced severe allegations of abuse between 2014-2017, including isolation and violence. Despite evidence, no staff were charged, highlighting systemic neglect towards disabled children's safety. This reflects broader societal atti
Autism
Our understanding of autism has grown exponentially since the days of Kanner and his ilk. Despite this, and the growing number of diagnostic referrals, misdiagnosis is still a regular occurrence. In terms of the misdiagnosis of autism, perhaps one of the most significant diagnoses to occur is person
Autism
Justice sensitivity. While broadly known of in the Autistic community, there is little discussed about it. When it comes to autism, this phenomenon is extremely relevant given our experience of the world. The issue is that the meaning of the phrase can be easily misunderstood thanks to the framing of
Neurodiversity
Autistic people have been subject to accusations of lacking social skills and subsequent social skills training for decades. is this necessary, and does it serve a positive function? This article considers these questions and others, and draws conclusions on how this can be improved for not just Aut
Autism
This article explores the impact of alexithymia on Autistic people, challenging common misconceptions about their empathy and social communication. It delves into how alexithymia affects social interactions, mental health support, and self-image. The article advocates for a shift in societal attitud
Mental Health Treatment Rights
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) have been under immense pressure for many years. Declining funding and resources combined with increased demand has pushed services into the private sector, lowering quality and outcomes. Combined with this is professional incompetency from lack of training, this can be seen in inpatient
Autistic Sexuality
Dating is notoriously difficult for Autistic people. We are often misunderstood and misinterpreted, a clear example of Milton's (2012) double empathy problem. So back in 2019 when I was entering the world of dating again, I was pleased to find a free dating app aimed at Autistic people.
Healthcare
Child and Adolecent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are commissioned with the aim of supporting the mental health of children and young people and reducing the risk of harm from crises. In terms of NHS services, one might consider this a high priority service that should be provided with extensive funding
Autistic Rights
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) "care in the community" model has failed Autistic children and young people. Underfunding, staff shortages, and geographic disparities have created a hostile environment for Autistic service users, leading to a lifetime of instability. Issues w
Healthcare
If you have been active in the UK neurodiversity movement recently, you may well have seen the name Megan Docherty. Megan is an 18 year old Autistic and learning disabled woman in Scotland. She was forcibly removed from her home and placed under section at the William Fraser Centre, which
disability
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medication
As I write this, I am on day ten of taking Medikinet XL for my ADHD. I am on a relatively low dose, and already seeing some significant improvements across my life. Something that stands out to me is the number of ADHD and AuDHD people who are unable to