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Reframing Autism

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23.01.2022 CALL FOR PAPERS AND SPEAKERS: EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING SOON! The 2021 RA Biannual Symposium will be held on June 18, Autistic Pride Day, during Pride Month, in Melbourne. It will provide a platform for Australian Autistic, LGBTQIA+ speakers to share their lived expertise in intersectional identities. The single-stream program will include expert sessions, panel discussions, and keynote presentations by Dr Emma Goodall and Dr Wenn Lawson. ... If you identify as Autistic and LGBTQIA+ and you would like to be a panellist or submit an abstract to present on the above themes, we would love to hear from you, using the form at the following link: https://www.reframingautism.com.au/intersectional-identiti/ Expressions of interest close on February 1, 2021. Image description: Rainbow watercolour background. On a transparent circle there is text and images. Reframing Autism logo, the words ‘Intersectional identities’, with the T appearing vertically and crossing ‘Intersectional’ at the letter T and ‘Sexuality’ at the letter S. ‘Autism, Gender, Sexuality June 18, 2021 Melbourne VIC Biannual symposium’

23.01.2022 CW: Anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts I’m a logical person, and although I knew, deep down, that these rituals made little sense, it was nearly impossible to stop myself going through the process. Like the disturbing images, the checking/redoing compulsions were easily obscured from others. If I had to go back to a room or return home to fulfil a checking compulsion, I would laugh it off as me being a bit 'vague' or 'preoccupied’ with other things. But it was no laughing matt...er." In this deeply honest piece, Reframing Autism’s Ginny Grant explores her experience of obsessive-compulsive disorder, a common co-occurring condition among Autistic individuals. Image description: Close-up photograph of half of a woman’s face. The woman has fair skin with freckles, light blue-green eyes and bright orange hair.

22.01.2022 ‘I look back on my life as a journey in a labyrinth, a path for walking and thinking, not a maze where you get lost, a way of finding who you are ...’ Animated Thinking captures the perspectives and experiences of Autistic girls and women in their own words so beautifully. We found certain aspects of it highly relatable. Animated Thinking is based on the work of UK academic researchers working with the Arts and Humanities Research Council - AHRC , UK Research and Innovation... and Calling The Shots, along with professional animators. Seen at Yellow Ladybugs, Autistic Girls & Women

22.01.2022 Happy New Year from the Reframing Autism team. Our very best wishes to our community for good health and happiness. Image description: Background image of blurred yellow lights. Photograph of a chocolate labrador wearing a black and gold party hat with gold streamers around it. The number '2021' appears in large gold letters to the right. Text reads: 'The Reframing Autism team wishes you a happy and healthy new year. We thank you for your support as we say good riddance to 2020.' Reframing Autism logo

21.01.2022 The second episode of our podcast, Amplified: Autistics in conversation with Reframing Autism, is now available! https://www.buzzsprout.com//7247875-conversation-with-yenn https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TqBIEzccjsDV1HnkN7nEO... The podcast is live on most podcast players but still waiting for release via Apple and Amazon. In this second episode Ginny Grant talks with Yenn Purkis, who is an Autistic and non-binary advocate, presenter, and author and co-author of 10 books. In the conversation, Yenn reflects on their diagnosis during their twenties and the fact it took quite some time to accept their Autistic identity. Yenn also discusses what spurred on their journey as an advocate and reflects on some of their achievements. Yenn talks about their writing career, including what motivated them to start writing books, and explores some of their recent and upcoming titles. Yenn also reveals some of their aspirations and hopes for the Autistic community. And finally, they discuss some of their strategies for mental health and wellbeing. A full transcript of the interview is available on our website: https://www.reframingautism.com.au/amplified-episode-2-yen/ We look forward to hearing your thoughts! Yenn Purkis Neurodiversity page Image description: Painting of two blue spirals side by side, incorporating various natural elements. In the centre of the spiral at the left is a photograph of a non-binary person with rainbow-coloured hair and black glasses. At the top right is a yellow circle with the words "Episode 2". Below, on a bright orange background, the text reads: "Amplified" Reframing Autism logo "in conversation with Yenn Purkis".

20.01.2022 And then there were two editions! For those waiting on the Spanish edition of Just Right for You, we have good news: Perfecto para ti will be available for purchase shortly. We’ll post the links here as they become available. And in other good news, we can now announce we are also publishing Mandarin and Vietnamese editions of the book. ... Please help us to get the word out about these translation editions. Image description: Two children’s books sitting on a wooden surface. One is the English edition of Just Right for You; one is the Spanish edition.

20.01.2022 CW: Eating disorders, compulsive exercise ‘In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the overlap between Autism and eating disorders, particularly anorexia nervosa, but I’ve not heard much about the compulsion to exercise that often accompanies eating disorders. I think of how my Autistic traits play right into the exercise addiction. My black-and-white, detail-focused, uncompromising nature. My love of sameness, repetition. My need for control in a world that is so very unpredictable.’ In a compelling guest piece for the Emergent Divergence blog, Reframing Autism’s Ginny Grant explores her Autistic experience of compulsive exercise, which accompanied an eating disorder, and what led her recovery.

13.01.2022 Welcome to all those who have recently joined our community! With so many newcomers, we wanted to reiterate our position on a few key issues as well as some housekeeping rules. Reframing Autism is a not-for-profit organisation run by and for Autistic people. The number-one goal of our organisation is achieving the acceptance, respect, and empowerment of Autistic people. This means:...Continue reading

12.01.2022 Image description: Background image of a kaleidoscopic pattern. Within a transparent peach text box, black text reads: "The pattern of infinity symbols that forms our logo creates a kaleidoscope of gorgeous colours and shifting patterns. When you look through a kaleidoscope, what you see might be unexpected. It might be different each time you view it. But it is always beautiful. We think that's a bit like Autism. Unexpected. Different. Beautiful." Reframing Autism's knotwork logo

08.01.2022 This week the Reframing Autism team added a number of exciting events to our 2021 calendar. Throughout the year from February onwards, there will be a selection of live and online workshops for medical and allied health professionals, educators, and parents. With topics ranging from neurodiversity to interpersonal neurobiology, the workshops will offer new understanding which can inform the way you approach and support the Autistic children in your care. In April, we will run... an online masterclass on assistance animals for Autistic individuals and their parents and carers, presented by esteemed Autistic artist and researcher Dr. Dawn-joy Leong. Dr Leong is the co-founder and director of K9 Assistance Singapore, which works alongside mindDog Australia. Dr Leong will talk about her experiences with her own assistance dog, Lucy, as well as her research into Autism and animals. In May, we will co-host an online conference on the mental health and wellbeing of Autistic people, together with Aucademy. With an impressive line-up of experienced Autistic advocates, including Yenn Purkis of Yenn Purkis Neurodiversity page, Tim Chan, Kieran Rose of The Autistic Advocate, Christa Holmans of Neurodivergent Rebel, Dr Chloe Farahar of Aucademy, Bobbi Elman of NeuroDivergent Autism Support and David Gray-Hammond of Emergent Divergence, the presenters will explore the topics of Autistic wellbeing, masking, burnout, mental illness, and resilience. The event is an opportunity for the Autistic community, families, allies, and professionals to learn from Autistic voices about a range of important mental health and wellbeing issues affecting Autistic people. In June, we will host the 2021 Reframing Autism Biannual Symposium, live in Melbourne, Victoria, with the support of The Autistic Realm Australia - TARA (TARA). The symposium, themed Intersectional Identities: Autism, Gender, Sexuality, will provide a platform for Australian Autistic, LGBTQIA+ speakers to share their lived expertise in intersectional identities. The single-stream program will include expert sessions and panel discussions, with keynote presentations by Dr Emma Goodall and Dr Wenn Lawson. Appropriate for the Autistic community, as well as for families, allies and professionals, the symposium will give access to an in-depth exploration of the experiential knowledge of Autistic-LGBTQIA+ individuals. Held on Autistic Pride Day, in Pride Month, the symposium will also provide an opportunity to celebrate Autistic and LGBTQIA+ culture and identity. You can find out more about these events here: https://www.reframingautism.com.au/events/ We'll continue to add events to the calendar in the months to come, including our biannual parent retreat. Subscribe to our newsletter to be among the first to learn about them! https://www.reframingautism.com.au/subscribe-and-donate/

07.01.2022 Image description: Yellow background with black text and an illustration of five orange, purple and yellow butterflies. Black text reads: "When we talk about Autism as a 'diagnosis', we give credibility to the idea that Autistic neurology is disordered and defective. When we talk about Autism as an 'identity', we reframe that idea to one of celebration and legitimacy. Reframing Autism, 2020"

04.01.2022 A quote from Dr Melanie Heyworth's "What is Autism?" piece, published last week. You'll find the full piece here: https://www.reframingautism.com.au/what-is-autism/ Image description: Close-up of coloured fibre optic lights in bottom half of the image. At the top of the image, text reads: "The unique connectivity in Autistic brains means that Autistic experiences of empathy, touch, sound, sleep, and emotions are often more prominent, more intense, more overwhelming." Reframing Autism's logo at bottom right

01.01.2022 We talk about Autism as an identity a lot here at Reframing Autism. Here's why. Image description: Yellow background with black text and an illustration of five orange, purple and yellow butterflies. Black text reads: "When we talk about Autism as a 'diagnosis', we give credibility to the idea that Autistic neurology is disordered and defective. When we talk about Autism as an 'identity', we reframe that idea to one of celebration and legitimacy. Reframing Autism, 2020"