grrand-team.bsky.social
We conduct research on topics that matter to neurodivergent people and their allies, through working in collaboration with #autistic and #adhd people with or without learning disabilities and syndromes. Our group is based at UCL's Brain Sciences.
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This work brings together the voices of over 25 neurodivergent people and allies who have shared their personal, family, and professional knowledge.
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We co-developed the My Emotions in School Inventory (MESI) with neurodivergent young people.
Emotional burden (EB) is distinct from emotion regulation deficits (ERD)—both independently predict anxiety and depression. ADHD and/or autistic teens report significantly higher EB than neurotypical peers.
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Emotional burden could offer a new, neurodiversity-affirming lens to understand and reduce mental health risks in schools.
This work emphasises the importance of environmental adaptations—not just internal regulation—in supporting neurodivergent mental health.
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Adolescents with ADHD and/or autism report significantly higher EB than neurotypical peers.
Autistic and ADHD youth identified different kinds of school events as emotionally burdensome—highlighting the need for tailored interventions.
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We co-developed the My Emotions in School Inventory (MESI) with neurodivergent young people.
Emotional burden (EB) is distinct from emotion regulation deficits (ERD)—both independently predict anxiety and depression. ADHD and/or autistic teens report significantly higher EB than neurotypical peers.
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🎟 Limited Free & Discounted Places
Free places available for autistic individuals & family members
Student discounts also available
👉 Email [email protected] to enquire
We hope to see you there — and to build something better, together.
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🌍 Topics Include
Masking as a trauma response
Cultural trauma & double marginalisation
When professionals harm
What emotionally safe systems look like
Lived experience in therapeutic and educational spaces
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🔍 What to Expect
Authentic Voices: Neurodivergent people, parents & practitioners at the centre — not the margins.
New Perspectives: Reframing trauma as a social and systemic issue, not just a diagnosis.
Real Change: Tools, strategies, and bold ideas to help shift cultures of care.
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we are with you- this is why we organise a big conference on this topic at #AnnaFreud with neurodivergent folks
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🔍 We found that while SLTs are committed to student wellbeing, their efforts are often hindered by:
*Limited autism-specific mental health knowledge
*Competing priorities
*One-size-fits-all interventions
*Fragmented inter-agency support
@grrand-team.bsky.social
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Is there an email to ask clarification qs or a number to call? Thanks
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This may be useful as a starting point for finding autistic-affirming symbols and colours.
Thank you for being allies.
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We recently published a new book with over 25 autistic ppl and allies to capture our clinical thinking and key ideas.