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Author: David Gray-Hammond

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  • David Gray-Hammond is an Autistic, ADHD, and Schizophrenic author. He wrote "The New Normal: Autistic musings on the threat of a broken society" and "Unusual Medicine: Essays on Autistic experience and drug addiction".

    He works as a consultant, mentor, trainer, and advocate, with a particular focus on the intersection between Autistic experience and substance use/complex mental health concerns.

    He has worked with Clinical Commissioning Groups on harm reduction schemes and to represent the rights of neurodivergent people in substance use treatment. He can be found online, or spending time with his family.

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Autism, Mental Health, Psychosis, neurodiversity, Autistic Rights, Autistic Wellbeing, General Wellbeing, disability, Society, Autistic Community, Schizophrenia, Autistic Culture

2024: A Year of Change for Autistic Activism

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In 2024, significant strides were made for Autistic liberation, showcasing both systemic failures and the strength of Autistic activism. This article focuses on... Read more.
autism and personality disorder It's time to stop Autistic people being misdiagnosed with personality disorders
neurodiversity, Autism, Autistic Rights, disability, Autistic Wellbeing, Mental Health Treatment Rights, Healthcare, Society

The Link Between Autism and Borderline Personality Disorder

by David Gray-Hammond 0
Our understanding of autism has grown exponentially since the days of Kanner and his ilk. Despite this, and the growing number of diagnostic referrals, misdiagnosis... Read more.
neurodiversity, Autism, Autistic Rights, Autistic Pride, Neurofuturism, Society, Autistic Community

Are social skills classes good for Autistic people?

by David Gray-Hammond 0
Autistic people have been subject to accusations of lacking social skills and subsequent social skills training for decades. is this necessary, and does it serve... Read more.
What is alexithymia and how does it relate to autism?
Mental Health, neurodiversity, Autistic Wellbeing, Autistic Culture, Healthcare, Autistic Pride, Society, Autism

Unmasking The Impact of Alexithymia on Autistic Lives

by David Gray-Hammond 0
This article explores the impact of alexithymia on Autistic people, challenging common misconceptions about their empathy and social communication. It delves into... Read more.
Restraint and Seclusion, Autism, Autistic Rights, Autistic Wellbeing, Mental Health Treatment Rights, Healthcare, Society, neurodiversity

CAMHS: 20 children’s lives lost since 2019

by David Gray-Hammond 0
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) have been under immense pressure for many years. Declining funding and resources combined with increased demand... Read more.

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