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Trans+ Creative Workshops: Reflections and Poems
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Belonging and Unbelonging: Insights for Autistic Trans Individuals
This study investigates the experiences of 13 autistic transgender/gender diverse adults regarding belonging and unbelonging in various aspects of life. It highlights challenges in workplaces, healthcare, and community spaces, revealing the importance of chosen families and supportive environments. The findings emphasise the need for better understanding and systemic changes to enhance belonging.
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Accessible Cancer Care: Lessons from Autistic Communities
Rosie Tansley and Katie Munday shared insights from their talk at Manchester Metropolitan University about improving cancer services for autistic individuals. The presentation highlighted community-based projects addressing accessibility, patient experiences, and necessary changes in care. Free tickets are available for the hybrid event on March 11th.
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Understanding Belonging: A Summary of Recent Trans Autistic Research
The study examines the experiences of transgender and gender diverse autistic adults regarding belonging and exclusion across three levels: macro (workplaces), meso (healthcare, education), and micro (personal relationships). It highlights the complexity of their experiences influenced by systemic ableism and transphobia, advocating for structural changes to enhance inclusivity and supportive environments.
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Enhancing Accessibility in Substance Use Services for Autistic Clients
This report examines the accessibility of substance use services in Portsmouth for autistic individuals, emphasising the need for tailored environments and continual staff learning. It highlights systemic barriers, advocating for ongoing neurodiversity training and the adoption of the SPACE framework. The findings show accessible care is achievable through collaboration with autistic communities.
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Exploring Social Justice in Research: Reflections from the SCDTP Final Year Conference
The South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership End of Year Conference 2025 focused on love and social justice in research. Dr. Maisha Islam and Mr. Pascal Matthias delivered powerful keynotes on racial equity and compassion in academia. The event fostered discussions on inclusivity, knowledge creation, and confronting institutional inequities, marking a meaningful gathering for transformative research.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.