Autistic communication isn’t broken - it’s built for clarity, honesty, and intention. The issue isn’t autistic people. It’s a world that rushes, assumes, and doesn’t listen. #Autism #CommunicationDifference #DifferenceNotDeficit

Happy #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek!🌈 Whether it’s dyslexia, ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or any other neurodivergent thinking, the world needs all kinds of minds to solve the big problems of tomorrow. 🚀 How are you celebrating neurodiversity in your classroom this week? #neurodiversity #inclusion #DifferenceNotDeficit

A Dom outing to @Castledrogo, teaming with festive fun! #respite #differencenotdeficit

🗣️ “We’re Emma Kluibenschadl from STAK Life and Dr Venessa Swaby from A2ndvoice CIC, proud facilitators for Autism Central’s Online Peer Education Program funded by #NHS and run by @annafreuduk Together, we’re using our lived experiences to support autistic people, families, and professionals, takes place from Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10.30 - 9pm, includes: 5 series, 18 hours (1 hour sessions spread across the day) - education family guides - drop in sessions - reflective sessions With repeated sessions. And joined by Bengi O Reily and Olive Kayonga. Our goal is to create spaces where voices are heard, communities are connected, and inclusion becomes the norm. Join us at Autism Central events to learn, share, and celebrate neurodiversity, because when we share our voices, we empower others to find theirs.” ✨ On-screen text ideas: “Autism Central 🤝 Peer Education Program” “Real Voices. Real Change.” “💜 Difference Not Deficit 💜” 🔗 Event Link (for caption or bio): autismcentral.org.uk/events 📍 Suggested Tags: #AutismCentral #PeerEducation #STAKLife #A2ndvoice #AutismAcceptance #LearningDisability #Neurodiversity #RealVoicesRealChange #DifferenceNotDeficit #Siblings #olderautisticpeople #Puberty #Friendships #Relationships #post16

Homeowner before his 22nd birthday. Not bad for someone who was viewed as unlikely to succeed. Next, final exams to be a chartered accountant. #differencenotdeficit #autismacceptance #resilience #proudmum

Really good work. Thank you for sharing & taking the time to do an explanatory thread. I'm definitely citing the paper from this point on when I do talks on Neurodiversity. #DifferenceNotDeficit

New experiences on both sides as we share the next 24 hours. Now watching Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis! #respite #inclusion #differencenotdeficit

We are proud to be an @AutismEducatio1 training provider for schools in #Plymouth to provide autism CPD. If your staff or setting would like to know more then contact us! #Autism #DifferenceNotDeficit #CPD

As part of our Monday morning SIP meeting, our classroom assistant, Naia, shared her autistic experience through the lens of montropism and double empathy problem. Thank you Naia for such a thought provoking presentation. #differencenotdeficit

Words really DO matter. @AutismEducatio1 have co-produced a terminology guide with their incredible Autistic Young Experts to help individuals, schools and organisations to educate themselves on the importance of language around autism. Download your copy📑➡️bit.ly/3B3672k #TheMixUK #AET #Autism #Education #DifferenceNotDeficit

The Mix are proud to be partnering with @AutismEducatio1 to help autistic young people feel understood and supported by everyone around them To download their FREE self-advocacy toolkit, tap here➡ bit.ly/402w22x #TheMixUK #AET #Autism #AutismEducation #DifferenceNotDeficit

Thank you so much for inviting us to talk to such wonderful students about shaping an inclusive future in Early Years - they were amazing ! 🌟 #SEND #Inclusion #Autism #DifferenceNotDeficit #PMLD @Autism @AmbitiousAutism @AutismEducatio1

We haven't lost sight of our humanity, we've left it far behind 😓 ##differencenotdeficit #autism

A chance meeting for a whole train journey is a great time to catch up on all things @stchris_trust with a wonderful former colleague. Both still passionate about inclusive education. #differencenotdeficit #allourchildren

Helpful information & advice via our @AutismEducatio1 partner on how to create an inclusive & festive classroom in schools this Christmas time. 🎄🎅🎁🌟 #Autism #DifferenceNotDeficit #SEN

We take immense pride in our collaboration with @AutismEducatio1 offering top-tier autism training to numerous professionals within our region. Connect with us today to explore how we can assist you in joining a community of dedicated professionals #DifferenceNotDeficit

Super grateful to have had the opportunity to talk about the strengths of neurodivergent mental health professionals with Mel McElhatton during Day 1 of the annual Maltese Association of Psychiatry conference! #differencenotdeficit #NDaffirmingapproach #autisticdoctors

Isaac not only made one of his wonderful cards, he made me a cake too! He overcame a few obstacles, like plain flour and no icing sugar too! #differencenotdeficit #loveim

For 2 years now, every Friday, even in the holidays. #proudmum #differencenotdeficit

Helpful article about applying the neurodiversity paradigm to ADHD #differencenotdeficit Intensity and Variable Attention: Counter Narrating ADHD, from ADHD Deficits to ADHD Difference | The British Journal of Social Work | Oxford Academic academic.oup.com/bjsw/articl…