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26/03/2026

Victoria, Australia

25/03/2026

Having gone from puzzlement and curiosity to just not having the time to dig into the complexity and nuance in this 6S model I ended up... teaching it. On short notice. XD

So I had to make sense of it. And actually after asking two basic questions it made sense. As an analysis tool it is phenomenal, more so I think than Evaleen realised when constructing it. It keeps giving. Each time I come back to it I find new things. I used to use things like RCA, 5-Whys, fishbone diagrams etc to try explain the analysis of causes and feedback, but this does it better. And that is saying something.

Applying this to non-attendance... perfect. It spans all the complexities and interconnections between social norms, regulations, institutional inertia, parent shame, trauma, cultural expectations, ageism and loads more. Which is exactly why 6S is perfect for analysing what's going on.

If you don't have this in your toolkit, you are missing out. Parents NEED this. Schools need to be using it.

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24/03/2026

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17/03/2026

Exclusive Sky News data shows the increasing pressure facing children's mental health services in the UK as demand has soared, but some parents believe their...

15/03/2026

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I heard a new one today!

"NeuroABA"

Really?

Even B.F. Skinner be like 'huh?'

In the 40 hours of training for RBTs, now you're teaching neuro?

As a parent, should they shop for NeuroABA, IntegratedABA, NewABA, ProgressiveABA, MyWayABA, Attuned ABA, Play-basedABA, NeuroAffirmingABA, Trauma-informedABA?...So many ABAs to choose from! 🤯

Those are soundbytes. They are marketing tools. None of those are actually a thing. They are a response to the criticism from the autistic community about the harms the intervention causes. Let's just call it what it is: I-Still-Wanna-Get-Paid ABA.

Parents deserve informed consent and they're not being provided the information to truly make informed decisions. They are being sold convenience. They are being told their child needs to have a massive portion of their childhood taken from them so they can get 'services'.

Here's hoping that with this new light shined on an industry that is putting profits over people, their 15 minutes is almost up.

13/03/2026

Alex LaMorie had recently moved to a Maryland complex that is inclusive to people with disabilities. He was fatally shot after police said he approached officers with a knife.

His family and advocates say they want answers and accountability. https://bit.ly/3N3unau

13/03/2026

AIM Autistic Pride and Craft Fair London July 25th 12-5pm

Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UF

AIM proudly invite you to our Autistic Pride event!

A celebration of autistic culture, history and our wonderful neurodivergent families!

We have some wonderful speakers.and poets coming to show the beauty of the / neurodivergent community.

Speakers:
Erin Ekins
Dean Beadle
David Gray-Hammond
Ed Shearer

This is an oppoortunity to purchase crafts such as art, jewelry, books and clothing and sensory goods from autistic stallholders.

Please all feel welcome to come along whether you are a lone autistic adult or a family with an autistic or several autistic members!

Pre diagnosed are welcome.

To the adults, you will be around peers and no social demands will be placed upon you to socialise. It's an afternoon to celebrate being you so stimm openly and know you are wanted.

To the families, please do come. It will be a wonderful opportunity to fully immerse yourself into our culture, our history and hear from OUR side.

Bring the kids they are welcome and it will benefit them greatly to meet autistic adults, to see their community and know we are there, loud and proud!

If you are an autistic led org or an individual wishing to be involved please message or email us

autisticinclusivemeets@gmail.com

www.autisticinclusivemeets.org

13/03/2026

Autistic Pride and Craft Fair

July 11th 2026 from 12-4pm

Spectrum Tattoos will be tattooing there, with tattooists Vix and Little Red, gorgeous quick little designs!

Come along and buy bespoke gifts from crafters including art, ornaments, sensory goods, books, jewellery, candles, zines, patches, ornaments and more.

There will be authors selling their books who will be happy to sign them for you.

Come and hear from speakers and poets as they share their lived experiences from 1.30-3.30pm.

Speakers:
Erin Ekins
David Gray-Hammond
Ed Shearer
Dean Beadle
William Vanderpuye
Marsha Martin
Georgia De Gidlow

Charlton Assembly Rooms, The Village, London SE7 8UD

With Neurodivergent Joy David Gray-Hammond: NeuroHub Community Ltd Dean Beadle Speaker