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Eternally optimistic ex-X (Twitter) autism researcher and lifelong Villa fan.
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This would be tragic. ‘We’re clearly heading towards collapse’: why the #Murdoch #empire is about to go bang www.theguardian.com/media/2025/f...

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Sending positive thoughts his way www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

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#Chelsea did a bit of a #Villa tonight- missed easy chances and conceded sloppy goals at critical points #UTV #AVFC

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Another complete misunderstanding - #SteveBannon waving not seig heil-ing - www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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DOGE By The Numbers theonion.com/doge-by...

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Wise words to #Starmer from John Crace '..offering to be a bridge between the EU and the US feels like a doomed project. So it’s time to choose a side, align with the rest of Europe and back Ukraine unequivocally' www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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Dread to think of what life would be like if this had been cancelled. Lessons here for #HS2 and the North. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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#Trump's rambling, barely coherent speech doubles down on the lies. Embarrassed laughter from the audience of #Republican Governors www.factcheck.org/2025/01/trum...

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One essential aspect of NATP was a focus on staff wellbeing - recognising and addressing the stressors experienced by staff daily, and renewing a sense of hope by sharing how everyone can make small changes that have impact Staff wellbeing leads to staff well doing. #RipplesOfChange #Synergy

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Tristan Kluibenschadl, one of our expert Trainers and also an Expert by Experience. You can read more about why he is so passionate about improving mental health support for autistic young people here: www.stak.life

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Please take a few minutes to watch this video by @aquinnunbroken.bsky.social . Always powerful and deeply moving. How can you help break the cycle of restrictive practices, misunderstanding and distress?

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We believe that the National Autism Trainer Programme is special in many ways, and our delegates agreed: *high quality content inc videos and animations *staff wellbeing approach *expert facilitation of discussions and reflective practice

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We know that shifting mindsets is rarely achieved by telling someone what they are doing and saying is wrong - it takes careful, compassionate facilitation. Dr Ken Greaves spoke eloquently about managing growth conversations with delegates. #NATPMentalHealth

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An unexpected finding by our NATP Trainers is that they didn't just witness change in their delegates, but also in themselves and in their own lives. We learn together, from and with each other.

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We loved the talk by Emma Gray and Anna Wingrove of Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (and Anna's description of appearing to be a swan, but paddling furiously below the surface!) Like Anna, we'd love to see funding for #NATP to be taken into other settings where it is needed.

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Feedback from CAMHS delegates to the course delivered by Paige Turner (West London NHS Trust) and Eiman Munro, one of our NATP EbEs.

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Kate Walder from HCRG Care Group and David Crisp, NATP Expert by Experience talked about the substantial impact of the #NATPMentalHealth

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Wish there had been more time to hear from Jessika Morgan McNeil and Nellie Allsop. We know from many delegates and Experts by Experience that autistic people with eating disorders require adapted treatment plans.

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What an extraordinary day full of hope and optimism. So many contributions from people working with all their hearts to bring about meaningful change for autistic people and their families. #NATPmentalhealth

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📣 Save the date for our conference: 'Autism: The Art of the Possible' Wednesday 8th October 2025 Church House, Westminster, London Watch this space, bookmark our website or sign up to our newsletter for details of speakers & early bird prices - details coming soon www.atautism.org/contact-us/

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So its PSG or Liverpool if we manage to get past Brugges- Cup's as good as ours ! #UTV #AVFC www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/f...

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Canadians are now referring to the United States as the 11th province

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