Charlie Hamilton | Autistic Researcher

Ah, the irony. Regrettably, the #NationalDiversityAwards (15 years of experience) was the single least autistic-friendly event I've been to in the last 5 years. That was a disappointing and thoroughly challenging 'once in my life experience'. 😔

So this is happening! 🚆On my way to #Liverpool for the National Diversity Awards #NDA26. @AutisticGirls_ is up for an award in the "Gender" category. The competition is beautifully fierce and, frankly, all amazing! Follow the event live from 9pm: youtube.com/live/74G7Uvg4m3k…

A quick read: faith and neurodivergence @christianityuk. Same level of candour and vulnerability that I strive to express in my own writing. This piece is imbued with sincerity and thoughtfully chosen soundbites. My sincere thanks to Deacon Jon Miller for sharing this heartfelt article. buff.ly/o1TsIWR #Neurodivergence #Autism #ChurchofEngland

Following #CharlieKirk’s death, we’re reminded that even in political storms, God calls us to honour free speech and show compassion to those with whom we may profoundly differ. He was a son, husband, father, and friend to many. Violence is never the solution.

It's my 1st @AutismINSAR. I wanted to find my "tribe" of systemic combatants. I found many welcoming and collaborative #Autism #researchers - wanting to take time to share. I hope to secure funding for future meetings! I'm inspired by @dora_raymaker & the team @unav. #INSAR2025

Okay, I'm putting this out there. I'm at #INSAR2025 and there are too many brilliant people, but my networking isn't great... If anyone is energised by Assessing Higher Ed for Neuroinclusion, I would like to connect. Please let me know if you're available. Needle, haystack...

Pleased to be working alongside such impressive researchers @CRAE_IOE and will never forget the experience of learning from @freyaelise_ . Congratulations to all. #Autism #research dx.doi.org/10.1111/jar.13326

A discreet acknowledgement that I have the support of The John and Lorna Wing Foundation as I embark on this #PhD journey with @jvincent_tweets, @LancasterUni's @CHERELancasterU in @EdResLancaster. #phdlife #neuroinclusion #autism #Neurodivergent #LancasterUniversity

"This study highlights [...] promoting a collegial environment with a high degree of autonomy to foster discovery-driven research and underscores the potential risks of the “publish or perish” culture prevalent in #academia." @jmcsmsantos @CIES_Iscte link.springer.com/article/10…

Sign now! To create an independent Complaints Commission for Social Care with authority over LAs, Health, and Ed sectors. This Commission will hold all parties accountable, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and ethical standards. #Autistic #SEND #Autism chng.it/B64pf68ccM

Thanks to the friendly volunteer team at #PegwellBay #Parkrun, who reassured me as I ran my 1st Parkrun in persistent rain. Also, first run in many months and I wasn't last! Lovely buzz! @parkrunUK Highlight was the wee lad (7-10 ish?) completing his run to unanimous applause!

"New study... in Physiology & Behavior has found adolescent rats modeled with #Autism-like symptoms showed significant improvements in brain function and cognitive abilities after regular treadmill exercise." How far we've come. I leave this with you fellow #autistic researchers.

Calling all #Kent residents, please sign the petition to FUTURE-PROOF enabling international #trains (e.g. @Eurostar) to stop at #Ashford International Station. Read more at: chng.it/HFWgNLG7RJ

"Conventional statistics have stacked the odds against the ability to recover a child from an ASD diagnosis." @Telegraph @JoePinkstone, your recent article entitled "#Autism can be reversed, scientists discover" is clickbait for vulnerable families and derogatory to the circa 700k #Autistic people in the UK. #JournalismMatters Re. Point 9 of the @NUJofficial Code of Conduct. I seek neither to be recovered nor reversed.

This #autistic #researcher clicked✅to spending the next X years of my life (finally) pursuing my #PhD in #HigherEd, specialising in #neurodivergence. Ecstatic to join @EdResLancaster, @CHERELancasterU, @SJLancasterU, @LancasterUni. TYVW @JanMcArthur & @jvincent_tweets. #PhDLife