Lecturer at the University of Sunderland in London, Consultant, and Researcher. Views are my own.
Nathan Keates
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@researchgate.bsky.social afternoon, I have been locked out my account for awhile now. I used the website to request help last week, and a couple of months ago too (I believe). Can you help?
“there is absolutely no reason to deny people the social and political advantages of collective identity based on a narrow interpretation of what constitutes scientific validity”
From my recent blog - relevant to invited panel on “many autisms” at #INSAR2026
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Fortunate to have suggested Damian Milton to keynote at #INSAR2026 about the double empathy problem. For 1st time he considered application to animal models (critiquing it) & also included the relevance to autistic people w/ severe intellectual impairment like his son (critiquing “profound autism”).
Though important to note that @drmbothapsych.bsky.social says a huge problem is that autistic people are never allowed to just be. And one of the most profound things we can do is provide autistic people space to just be, so they can follow their internal compass, and live well.
#INSAR2026
Milton: "I may lack a social imagination, but I have a sociological one."
Jim Sinclair, 1993: "Recognize that we are equally alien to each other, & my ways of being are not merely damaged versions of yours." Sinclair introduced Milton to Autistic Network International & autistic forums.
#INSAR2026
Now: Mental health actions for autistic youth with depression.
CN: Suicide
Depression is a major concern for autistic youth, up to 14% of the population. We know this. It looks different for autistics. It can affect diet, focus, emotional regulation. It is a significant suicide risk.
#INSAR2026
Now: #INSAR2026 keynote: Dr. Damian Milton, an autistic academic who originated the #DoubleEmpathy theory of mismatches in autism and communication and power dynamics. His talk is Bridging the Gap: Exploring the current empirical evidence relating to the double empathy problem.
True neuroinclusion isn't just about a policy; it's about shifting management styles to let everyone flourish. 🌟 Our Neuroinclusive Practice workshop explores how universal design can transform your team.
www.sunderland.ac.uk/short-course...
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