Alex Newson, PhD (she/her)
@alex_newson_
PhD in Special Education Interests: Neurodivergence-Informed Education + Neurodivergent/Disabled Educators + Neuro-Inclusive Research + Autistic Mental Health
Thrilled to share that I successfully defended my dissertation exploring the experiences of #Autisticburnout + #Autisticflourishing in Autistic educators in the US. This participatory project was a collaboration with Autistic community partners & researchers (see image for team)
So excited that this paper is now out, inviting school-based practitioners to reflect on ableist langauge in schools. You can download the accept version for free here: osf.io/preprints/osf/…
New follow-up school-based practitioner paper to our Avoiding Ableist Language: Suggestions for Autism Researchers paper. We explain and examine ableism in schools using applied examples and provide suggestions to help school professionals better adopt an anti-ableist stance. 👇
Our chapter on working in neurodiverse (you read that right, dont worry) teams is now live in this fab book: link.springer.com/chapter/10.100… Worked with a lovely group inc. @drstevenkapp @DrMBotha @DjzemaLouiz -we reflect on working with people whose needs differ from our own.
Recruiting #Neurodivergent students at HBCUs & community colleges. This study was developed in collaboration with @Drexelautism, #autistic individuals, and faculty/students @HowardU. Register below! @AcademicChatter
Empowering Neurodivergence: Harnessing Strengths for Success with Jessica McCabe on Sept 18, 2024, 5pm - 6:30pm MT or 7pm-8:30pm ET. Join us online or in person at our watch parties on campus with food, prizes, & a welcoming community! aidanlab.ca/neuroaffirming…
🗣️NEW PUBLICATION! After a long wait, the report on our Learning About Neurodiversity at School #LEANSproject feasibility study has been published today! Many, many thanks again to the participating schools, LEANS team members, and all at @SMRCResearch 💛 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27…
Please join us for two transformative days learning about how to apply neuroaffirming practices to the classroom. Open to educators, practitioners and parents. actcommunity.ca/act-events/emp…
Amazing work by brilliant scholars! So proud of @KZyskind @la_messyyessy and Meagan!
SPED PhD students, Karen, Meagan, and Yessenia, publish on how U.S. language reporting obscures Indigenous Mesoamerican languages, calling for greater visibility and equity for all languages. #LinguisticDiversity mdpi.com/2076-0760/13/8…
"Reacting, Retreating, Regulating, and Reconnecting: How Autistic Adults in the United Kingdom Use Time Alone for Well-Being" is now open access. It is based on the qualitative findings from my PhD - I hope you enjoy it! liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.10… @SedgewickF @PublicHealthUWE
Explore how autistic educators and researchers are building community and empowerment! 🌟 Watch Alexandra Newson's presentation at AIR-P Research Day 2024 and learn valuable lessons in fostering inclusion and understanding. Check it out here: Watch Now: youtu.be/MXN_MgG1oG4?si…
"My kinship with other disabled people is disorderly, resisting assumptions about what we can offer to one another, valuing interdependence, and rejoicing in our being and becoming over our doing and producing." - @helenrottier
New @DisVisibility guest essay by @helenrottier on the usage of the term ‘disorder’ as pejorative for disrupting the political status quo disabilityvisibilityproject.com/2024/07/18/dis…
Champion of Inclusivity and empowerment wins prestigious teaching award Thank you the Campbell River Mirror for your article on my recent award. campbellrivermirror.com/news/natalie-r… via @crmirror
"Kids trying to save each other across oceans is the very best of us." - Mira Jacob
Congratulations to my mentor and friend, Dr. Jodi Duke! 🎉🎉This recognition is beyond deserved as she continuously supports neurodivergent and Autistic students to thrive and feel included in higher education.
Dr. Jodi Duke (@jduke4) received a George Mason University Teacher of Distinction commendation. Learn more about this recognition here: tinyurl.com/5x7cw5y8.
New open access commentary arguing that without learning about social contexts, we won't learn much about autistic people or how to better support them 1/3 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13…
I keep reading this “voice for the voiceless” idea across my socials. I cannot stop thinking about it and what it implies. Everyone has a voice— some need access or for people to be better listeners, but we are not voiceless (only silenced). There’s a difference.
Call for participants Looking for #autistic & #nonautistic people to help us understand difficulties during #menopause. If you are aged 40-60, AND are either currently going through menopause OR have already gone through it, we would love to hear from you! tinyurl.com/2f2fs574
"Crip Spacetime" by @pricemargaret examines the experiences of disabled academics to show how attempts at providing individual accommodations actually impede rather than enhancing access. Read the free intro! #DisabilityStudies #Activism ow.ly/BY3F50QFlA3