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To mark #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth we take a fascinating look at how autism, ADHD & other neurodivergent conditions are accommodated in a police service outside the UK www.npaa.org.uk/we-must-bett...

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'This docufiction is funny and pregnant with ideas – as a group of young autistic artists examine how their creativity and sense of self is shaped by autism' www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ma...

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NEW BLOG: As part of #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek our Norfolk Police Coordinator talks about his experiences of joining the police service as an autistic & ADHD officer www.npaa.org.uk/journey-to-u...

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NEW BLOG for #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek : A Met Police Detective Sergeant talks about her autistic identity and the challenges she faces at work www.npaa.org.uk/ds-writes/

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We're at New Scotland Yard in London today celebrating the start of Neurodiversity Celebration Week - more info & links on our website 👇 www.npaa.org.uk/nd-celebrati...

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Another ill-informed article designed to provoke outrage and generate web traffic. Our colleagues at the Police National Dyslexia Association have provided a response 🔗 www.linkedin.com/posts/police...

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‘It’s supposed to be intense’: inside the experimental film that ‘truly captures’ autism www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ma...

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On #InternationalWomensDay a shout to our female neurodivergent members 📣 There are many autistic women, girls & non-binary ppl, & autism in females may be under-diagnosed More info here & a couple of blogs from female officers on the following posts 👇 www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-g...

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Mhairi Black - I was flailing in life until ADHD diagnosis www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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The autistic community across Cumbria will be coming together in Penrith on Tues 18th March 2025. Triple-A are organising a "Community Reconnect" event, 10:00 - 17:00 To book a place, email [email protected] #autism #autistic #Penrith #Cumbria #westmorlandandfurness #Cumberland #NHS

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People who experience alexithymia can have difficulties expressing & recognising their emotions, & telling the difference between different emotions www.bbc.com/news/article...

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In this candid extract from her new memoir, actor Tuppence Middleton describes her lifelong battle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) & asks for those with the condition to be treated with more sympathy www.theguardian.com/books/2025/f...

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Which US firms have ditched the diversity and inclusion policies opposed by Donald Trump and will UK follow suit? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Are you autistic, aphantasic or neurotypical? Students at the University of Edinburgh are conducting a dissertation study exploring how autistic traits & mental imagery skills influence perspective-taking abilities Participate here: 🔗 edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Autism has always been part of human diversity, & always will be - fortunately we're much better at identifying & supporting it now than 20 yrs ago

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A fascinating account of autism from a female perspective - hat-tip to our new member from across the pond for the link 😊 www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/m...

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Help The Autism Centre of Excellence @ Cambridge prioritise suicide prevention ideas provided by autistic people - take part in the survey www.autismcentreofexcellence.org/survey/

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Following recent articles in the Telegraph and Daily Mail, @nancydoylepsych.bsky.social has defended the Access To Work scheme and debunked myths around neurodivergent people needing support at work www.forbes.com/sites/drnanc...

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Men with a diagnosis of ADHD die seven years sooner, on average, than similar people without, while for women the life expectancy gap is almost nine years, the first study of its kind has revealed www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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Primark launches clothing range designed for disabled people www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025...

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Emirates will soon become the world’s first commercial Autism Certified Airline www.cntraveler.com/story/emirat...

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Stopping autistic police officer receiving firearms training discriminatory, says judge (Article behind paywall - original story on next post) www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01...

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It might make good TV, but 'Patience' isn't a realistic depiction of autism and neurodiversity in policing www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

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'Jean always wondered if there was something wrong with her, & hated herself for it. Her sense of shame grew until, at 71, she learned she had “severe ADHD”, and finally began to accept herself.' www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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Wishing a Happy New Year to all our members, followers & visitors - may your aspirations & dreams come true in 2025 😊

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About 1 in 7 of the population is neurodivergent - with diagnoses becoming more common, neurodiversity is gaining visibility on screen, stage and on the social scene news.sky.com/story/neurod...

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This time of year can be challenging for your mental health. If you’re struggling, there are organisations that can help: 🔵 NHS 111: 111.nhs.uk/triage/check... 🔵 Samaritans: www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-h... 🔵 Mind Charity: www.mind.org.uk/information-... 🔵 Shout: giveusashout.org

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Merry Christmas to all of the emergency services, care workers, social workers, the armed forces and everybody else working and spending Christmas Day away from their families and friends.

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Merry Christmas! 🎄 We use this website to check whether it is Christmas isitchristmas.com

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Autism NI and the Police Service of Northern Ireland have launched a series of bespoke training webinars for officers and police staff, to support them in building their inclusive practice across the organisation.

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NEW BLOG: A senior member reflects on neurodivergent creative thinking and whether autism is a 'superpower' or hindrance (or both) www.npaa.org.uk/uses-for-yel...

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NEW BLOG: How embracing cognitive diversity and encouraging different styles of thinking can build a stronger police service www.npaa.org.uk/bridging-min...

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Army to recruit soldiers with ADHD, autism and ME amid staffing crisis (The Royal Navy and RAF already consider prospective recruits with neurodivergent conditions on a case-by-case basis) inews.co.uk/news/army-re...

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A neurodiversity fact that always surprises people: autism was medically classed as a form of schizophrenia until 1980

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The myth of autistic people not experiencing feelings or caring for others (We do - but sometimes find it difficult to express in a socially acceptable way)

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Well played @londonambulance.nhs.uk 👏

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