Nathan Keates

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Lecturer at the University of Sunderland in London, Consultant, and Researcher. Views are my own.

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Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· 1d

Researchers from Durham University, UCL, and UPF Barcelona are seeking participants. They are looking for autistic and non-autistic adults to take part in a new online study on inner experience in autism.

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS

INNER EXPERIENCES IN AUTISM

Aim: To better understand autistic people's inner experiences.

We are looking for autistic and non-autistic adults to help us by taking part in a new online study.

WE ARE INTERESTED IN YOUR EXPERIENCES OF

Inner speech (the words or conversations you may have in your mind).

Visualisation or mental imagery (pictures, scenes, or images you may see in your mind).

These experiences can play an important role in mental health, but there has been very little research on them with autistic people.

Who can take part?

Adults aged 18 or over. Those able to communicate in English.

What's involved?

* Completing a survey for around 30 minutes.

How do I take part?

Using this link: https://durhamuniversity.qualtrics.co m/jfe/form/SV_OkWXOfdH8WbORBI.

Scanning the QR code:

If you have any questions, please contact:

benjamin.alderson-day@durham.ac.uk

Researchers:

Ben Alderson-Day, Amy Pearson, Georgia Pavlopoulou, Pol Herrero Castillo & Marta Jorba.

In collaboration with researchers at the University of Pompeu Fabra Barcelona and University College London.

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· 3d

Thank you to the Autistic Mental Health Conference for allowing me to speak. I enjoyed presenting and listening to all the fantastic presenters. #academictalk

Dr Nathan Keates at the Autistic Mental Health Conference in Brighton. They are standing in front of the screen.

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· 6d

This weekend, I am talking at the Autistic Mental Health Conference. If you are interested, I recommend you attend this conference. There are many great speakers. I will see you there! #academicchat

2026 Autistic Mental Health Conference

14th - 16th Aug

DR. NATHAN KEATES

Dr Nathan Keates is a Lecturer at the University of Sunderland in London, focusing on autistic individuals, neurodiversity, and disability. Their research emphasises the lived experiences of neurodivergent people and aims to promote inclusivity and societal change through advocacy and Critical Neurodiversity studies.

Power and Meaning: Autistic Mental Distress

SATURDAY 15TH AUG 10:20AM

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Jul 9

Dr Nathan Keates at the British Academy for a two-day conference on Young People and Mental Distress. I am very much looking forward to the event. #academiclife

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Oct 7

We continue with Chapter 1 in Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners. 📅 The video will premiere at 18:30 pm BST. Chapter 1: What Autistic-Led Theories Mean for Education (pages 1-24) Fergus Murray and Samantha Friedman 🎦 youtu.be/DJ5s16uV31s?... 🎦

Screenshot from the 'Talking Head' Video of Dr Samantha Friedman.

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Oct 7

Thank you to everyone who came to the book launch of Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners. We very much appreciated everyone taking the time to celebrate this co-edited collection with us.

The front of the University of Sunderland in London.

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Oct 5

Tonight, @krysiawally.bsky.social has been putting the slides together for their short talk within our book launch for Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners 🌈

Dr Krysia Waldock's title slide for the book launch tomorrow, which is a pink slide with the title: Radical rethinking and empowerment: thinking about Applications and Practices. Dr Krysia Waldock, Swansea University

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Oct 4

There's still time to book for our book launch for Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners In person and online spaces avaliable! Free food if you're in person

Book launch

6th October

On site at University of Sunderland's London Campus and online

Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners

One of two edited collections of research and stories on neurodivergence and inclusive practice throughout lifelong learning.

Info:

linktr.ee/NeurodivergentBook2025

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Sep 26

A while back, we received a copy of our book, Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning.

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Sep 25

We have another happy customer University of Leeds has Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning in its library!

Debi in a mustard top with rimmed glasses, long blonde hair and the book opened at their chapter.

A close up of the book, Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning, in the hands of Debi.

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Sep 24

We offer Tylenol at the door!* So, come to our neuro-affirming launch to provide actual information and facts. You can book for the launch here Inkd.in/eS9R9bz8 in person and online. Hope to see you there! @krysiawally.bsky.social *we won't actually, I'm just being topical.

Dr Nathan Keates in a grey top and holding the book, Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners under their chin.

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Sep 13

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Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Sep 13

Come chat to me at 2pm today at #aecongress2025 #aec2025. You can always avoid talking to me by looking ahead of time, it is up right now.

Dr Nathan Keates at their poster at the Autism Europe Congress.

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Sep 11

I am sitting at the welcome of the 14th Autism Europe International Congress, and I notice that Ireland are showing off with their EU flag. #aecongress2025

Front of the Autism Europe Congress 2025, with seats, podiums, screen and flags.

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Sep 10

There it is.

The photo is myself with a lot of sun shining over me with the venue in the background. The sign is just about visible in the background.

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Sep 3

BOOK LAUNCH ONLY ONLINE ONLY The University of Sunderland in London is closed next week due to the tube strike. Therefore we have moved the event online. We are so sorry for the last minute change - we would have loved to have met you all in person.

Book launch

ONLINE ONLY DUE TO TUBE STRIKE

8th September 2025

An edited collection of research and stories on neurodivergence and inclusive practice throughout lifelong learning.

Info: linktr.ee/NeurodivergentBook2025

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Aug 5

If you are online, you will miss out on the refreshments and networking opportunity.

Save the date - Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning
A yellow rectangle with a light pink frame on a pink and pale blue background. Three stars are in the top right corner.
Book launch - save the date
8th September on site at University of Sunderland’s London Campus and online
Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning
One of two edited collections of research and stories on neurodivergence throughout lifelong learning.
Info: linktr.ee/NeurodivergentBook2025

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Aug 5

The event is hybrid, so you can attend online - even if you come in-person, you can step out and still watch online! If you are online, you will miss out on the refreshments and networking opportunity.

Save the date - Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners
A yellow rectangle with a light pink frame on a pink and pale blue background. Three stars are in the top right corner.
Book launch - save the date
6th October on site at University of Sunderland’s London Campus and online
Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners.
One of two edited collections of research and stories on neurodivergence throughout lifelong learning.
Info: linktr.ee/NeurodivergentBook2025

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Aug 1

🌈 Our Book launches for Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning and Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners are soon!🌈

Dr Krysia Waldock is on the left, and Dr Nathan Keates is on the right, and behind them is a blue library with various books on the shelves.

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Jul 30

👁️‍🗨️ 👁️‍🗨️ I am looking for neurodivergent folk to tell me where they will study so I can see if their school or teacher will adapt their teaching for you – they might already, and that is fine.

University of Sunderland
Call for Participants
Title of study: Impact Study: Inclusive Improv Pedagogy
I am interested in exploring the impact of past research on improv pedagogy. I am looking for neurodivergent people to be a part of this study who are:
• 18 years old or over
• Diagnosed or self-identify as neurodivergent
• Able to complete two questionnaires at a mutually convenient time, on separate occasions
If you choose to participate, you will have to consent to particpate via the online form. You will participate in two questionnaires about a current or recent improv course - they will also need to agree!
If you would like to take part, or find out more information, please get in touch with:
Dr Nathan Keates
nathan.keates@sunderland.ac.uk
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Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Jul 28

Just published

Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners

An edited collection of research and stories on neurodivergence and inclusive practice throughout lifelong learning.

Info: linktr.ee/NeurodivergentBook2025

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Jun 30

We, @krysiawally.bsky.social and I, have now officially submitted one of the two co-edited collection books! #academicwriting #OneDone Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning: 9798369380444: Education Books | IGI Global Scientific Publishing share.google/b6lNMlSwHGIV...

An image of us clicking 'notify publisher' for one of our co-edited collections. It is finally done... Now the second one.

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Jun 26

Next on autistic people with a learning disability from Izy Utley and @autgeek.bsky.social.

Title slide: Where are the autistic people with intellectual disability in neurodiversity research? Contradictions and future directions

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Jun 26

Kenny next on Cerebral Visual Impairment, brain related issues with vision.

Title slide: Resisting the Hierarchy of Visi AX Autoethnographic Approach to Visual Neuroequality

Kendall Cowle (Kenny)

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Jun 26

The first panelist present on The Thinking of People like me is taken Seriously if we learn your Languge: addressing the lack of representation of non speaking communication literary and historical scholarship

Title slide: The Thinking of People like me is taken Seriously if we learn your Languge: addressing the lack of representation of non speaking communication literary and historical scholarship

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Jun 26

Cas begins their talk, The role of 'Trouble identities' and Mixed Race erasure in the misdiagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder among neurodivergent people.

Title slide: The role of 'Trouble identities' and Mixed Race erasure in the misdiagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder among neurodivergent people

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Jun 26

Paz Martínez next, she will discuss their studies, seeking to outline problematization and relevance.

Structure slide. Outlining the focus of problematization and relevance and the studies to be discussed.

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Jun 26

@el-dewar.bsky.social talks about No Insanity here Pleasure, We're Neurodivergent: the need for serious mental illness within the neurodivergent paradigm and movement.

Title slide: No Insanity Here Please We're Neurodivergent

The Need for Serious Mental Illness within the Neurodivergent Paradigm and Movement

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Jun 26

Last day of the Critical Neurodiversity Studies Conference at @ndhumanities.bsky.social @durhamimh.bsky.social I begin my day with a panel on Against Normativity: Spectral Logics, Mad Knowledge, and Neurodivergent Lives. Panellists: Protichi Chatterjee, El Dewar, Paz Martínez, & Cassandra Lovelock

Title slide: my schizophrenia as the spectral haunting of my aborted aunt

Nathan Keates @keatesresearch· Jun 25

Next up is M. Remi Yergeau. Needless to say, I'm very much looking forward to this presentation.