National Autism Implementation Team
www.nait.scot
Researchers and practitioners focussed on the implementation of evidence informed and neuro-affirming practice in Scotland, across sectors. A small multi-disciplinary team funded by Scottish Government 🏴
- Reposted by National Autism Implementation TeamAutistic Menopause A Guide to the Menopausal Transition for Autistic People and those Supporting Them by Julie Gamble-Turner & Rachel Moseley uk.jkp.com/products/aut...
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- Reposted by National Autism Implementation TeamThank you, @ashajournals.bsky.social! We are thrilled to get this work out into the world.
- #JSLHR researchers explore the often-complex dilemmas of diagnosing developmental language disorder (DLD), noting the potential of #DLD as a neurodevelopmental, multidimensional spectrum. on.asha.org/47NwCGu @karlamcgregor.bsky.social @sigperspectives.bsky.social
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- Nice resources to help with understanding of the complex contexts which can be barriers or facilitators to neurodivergent young people feeling able to attend and participate meaningfully in school settings barrierstoeducation.co.uk/affirming-pr...
- We are enjoying the #RCSLT Conference 2025 today. Here's our poster about current practice in identifying adults with Developmental Language Disorder in Scotland and steps to address gaps in provision nait.scot/document/nai... #DLD @naplic.bsky.social @radld.bsky.social @rcpsych.bsky.social
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- 🥳 Excited to receive our advance copy of ‘Supporting Children’s Speech Language and Communication Needs’ 📖 packed with fantastic information for #SLTs… and of course you can read our chapter (13) by Bremner & Rutherford about ‘Neurodivergent Children’ 🤩 see image for #discount code
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- Reposted by National Autism Implementation TeamPlease read and share this Top 10 list of DLD Questions, co-produced with an amazing group of contributors. These priorities can be used to shape research and funding applications to ensure that they reflect the needs and concerns of people living with DLD.
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- 🌟New open access article from NAIT with insights into clinical developments in identifying neurodivergent girls and women in Scotland 🌟https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13623613251383343
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- Reposted by National Autism Implementation Team♦️Personal Leadership Programme♦️ NOW OPEN for 2026 Cohort Limited availability so APPLY NOW: elizabethcasson.org.uk/your-develop... #Bemoreelizabeth #ots
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- Reposted by National Autism Implementation Team📢 Delighted to see the protocol paper for our realist review has now been published. In this review we are looking at how general practice supports #autistic adults (or not)- when, how, & in what circumstances. This paper describes the steps we're taking (Cont. ⬇️) link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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- Ever wondered how you talk about #autism #adhd and #neuro-affirming in Gaelic? You can catch a short clip about the #Neuro-affirming Community of Practice Scotland event in Inverness on BBC Alba’s An La 02.10.25 🏴
- @autisticdoctor.bsky.social Always a pleasure to have time with Dr Mary Doherty.Thank you for your wisdom, friendship and determination to change the world to a more inclusive and #neuro-affirming place where people can be #confidentlyautistic and #confidentlyneurodivergent Onwards!!
- nait.scot/document/neu... A huge thank you to everyone who made our 1st Neuro-affirming Community of Practice Scotland event in Inverness a success. 🌟Keynotes Mary Doherty & Mhairi Black 🌟Lightning talks 🌟The Townhouse staff 🌟BBC Alba 🌟Neuro-affirming public sector participants 🌟 our NAITteam
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- Nice commitment to neuro-affirming care from Australian Psychologists from December 2025 psychology.org.au/insights/neu...
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- Great work on communication access - Tayside www.enchantedforest.org.uk/the-enchante...
- A new NAIT report about support provision for neurodivergent students in Higher and Further Education in Scotland is published on our website today nait.scot/document/nai...
- www.scottishautism.org/sites/defaul... An important report for health & social care colleagues planning for and delivering neurodevelopmental pathways with an aim of better meet the needs of autistic people @rcpsych.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social @rcotpolicyscot.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social
- Reposted by National Autism Implementation TeamCity St George's is conducting a survey of UK SLTs working with autistic people to find out whether and how they are adapting to be more neurodiversity affirming. This should take around 10 mins. #bskyspeechies #mySLTday Click here to take part: cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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- Come and chat to NAIT about our posters 👉🏼 Identifying contexts that facilitate #neuro-affirming practice in adult health and social care nait.scot/document/nai... 👉🏽 Ingredients of #neurodevelopmental pathway model nait.scot/document/nai... #AEC2025
- communication4all.org/c4a-academy/ Great presentation at #AEC2025 by Elizabeth Bonker giving voice to typers and non-speaking people who can communicate through typing
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- After lunch come and see our poster about professional learning ‘We were expecting you!’ resources for student teachers and current staff working in and with primary schools in Scotland #AEC2025 nait.scot/document/nai...
- Adjustments and supports in #neuro-affirming recruitment for #autistic people are not rocket science and often cost nothing nait.scot/document/nai... #AEC2025
- #Neurodivergent #autistic #ADHD people are more likely to experience dysregulation or mental ill-health in the #Perinatal period. This guide is for #neuro-affirming practitioners to support better identification and experiences for women and birthing parents #AEC2025 nait.scot/document/nai...
- So many great talks & resources about employment experiences of autistic people at #AEC2025 with @asiamireland.bsky.social supporting real change. NAIT guides to providing #neuro-affirming support to autistic people in health and education sectors, are here... nait.scot/document/sup...
- We have loved all the presentations at #AEC2025 about good practice in supporting neurodivergent and autistic learners in schools. Read our Key Messages for #Neuro-affirming practice in Primary Schools here at nait.scot/document/nai...
- Read our Key Messages for #Neuro-affirming Health Practitioners in Adult Services here nait.scot/document/nai... Including the message we have heard at #AEC2025 that diagnosis matters and delayed diagnosis increases suicide risk
- We need to create #neuro-affirming health environments (appointment systems, social & physical environments). The NEAT-H is for practitioners to audit health care settings #AEC2025 Download here: here.https://nait.scot/document/nait-neuro-affirming-environment-audit-tool-health-neat-h-2025/
- The importance of using #neuro-affirming language is a strong message from #AEC2025. This NAIT guide to writing neuro-affirming reports is free to download and use nait.scot/document/neu...
- Come and join us at our poster session this afternoon about the #Neuro-affirming Community of Practice Scotland #AEC2025 and find free practical resources to download at www.nait.scot
- Loving these pens with a spinner. A great fidget 🌟 #AEC2025
- Could you implement the SPACE Framework in your practice? #AEC2025
- Reposted by National Autism Implementation TeamPlease check out the Top 10 Research Priority Questions for #DevLangDis. Newly launched after extensive consultations involving people with DLD, families and professionals. www.rcslt.org/news/top-que...
- Worth a read - @marydoherty.bsky.social highlights the applicability of the Autistic SPACE framework in Education #AEC2025 #neurodiversity-affirmative #neuro-affirming journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
- A brilliant start to #AEC2025 with @autisticdoctor.bsky.social and her wonderful friend Sally who shared her SPACE plan with us all 🥰
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- The autistic communication tool (ACT) can support primary care experiences. Available to download here, from Liverpool University researchers #AEC2025 www.liverpool.ac.uk/media/livacu...
- Thanks to everyone who came to read and discuss our poster at #AEC2025 👉🏽Neuro-affirming: A systematic review of language,definitions and constructs in health and education literature
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- energyaccounting.com Great talk this morning at #AEC2025 about energy accounting - an approach to understanding and planning for individual energy levels
- Reposted by National Autism Implementation TeamWe're attending Autism-Europe International Congress Event hosted by @asiamireland.bsky.social 13/9/25 join us for a presentation by our founder & CEO @taraodk.bsky.social on Building a Global Neurodivergent Practitioner Network: A Model for Professional Peer Support & Service Delivery
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- Reposted by National Autism Implementation TeamNEW PAPER (ish - I'm also just delayed) journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... Using Q Methodology, a Group of Neurodivergent Neurodiversity Researchers Ask: What is the Neurodiversity Movement and what should it do?
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- journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... open access article published today 🤩 A realist evaluation considering contextual factors that hinder/support #neuro-affirming practice in adult health and social care services @rcpsych.bsky.social @basw-uk.bsky.social @rcot.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social
- 🌟new NAIT resource🌟 Neuro-affirming Recruitment Guidance for Employers with practical ideas to update your recruitment practices
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- Reposted by National Autism Implementation TeamSuch an inspirational young man with DLD, sharing his experience of school, college and work. #naplic25 #devlangdis
- Abraz Hussein, an adult with DLD tells his story. He got through primary without much support, but at start of secondary was permanently excluded. Then went to PRU before getting diagnosed and going to a special school for speech and language. Support makes all the difference! #NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis
