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Peter Vermeulen

@Peter_Autisme

Grey-haired but not old-fashioned. Passionate about autistic thinking, cycling and bow ties. Loves to interpret things out of context...

 Belgium, Gent
petervermeulen.be
Joined April 2011
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I apologize to my more than 5700 followers, but I will no longer use this platform to share my ideas and experiences. I do not wish to be part of a platform owned and used by a person who is even 'using' an autism diagnosis for his strategies endangering neuroharmony in the world
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Just back from my last international trip of 2025 (to Birmingham and Alcester, UK). Closing the books until New Year and then off to South-Africa for some vacation. Interested in where you can hear and see me in 2025? petervermeulen.be/peter-pres…
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Cycling to the office at 2°C ...a wee bit chilly.
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After 37 years still a mindful experience to walk in the morning from the parking to the office. #grootbegijnhof #sterkmakersinautisme
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Soon boarding on KLM's longest flight: from Amsterdam via Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile. Looking forward to the first H.A.P.P.Y. coach training in South America.
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Today I am guest of ASML to talk about neuro diversity at work.
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Grey morning in Zaanstad near Amsterdam. But the buildings give some colour. Heading to Eindhoven today for our next training event.
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It finally arrived today in the mailbox. Thanks to @fhautism for the English translation of my book.
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It is an honour to be part of this amazing team! Thanks @SpecialistsNI for the collaboration and my deepest respect for your work and projects.
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Hi @Peter_Autisme OK, it's official, you can be one of our amazing team! Left to right Stuart Kelly Charlotte Bradley Gabrielle Geddis Sharon Didrichsen Peter Vermeulen Elaine Stephens Maggie Lockhart Oisín Kennedy Megan Currie Charlotte Majury
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Studio III@studioIII29 Aug 2024
Web Conference | 24th October 2024 @Peter_Autisme will speak on the pivotal role of uncertainty in autism, and why giving predictability and clarity can help to make autistic people feel more safe. Tickets are available now from studio3.org/news/web-confere….
Studio 3 Presents: Live Web Conference. Thursday 24th October, 5:30pm - 9pm UK Time. Speaker: Peter Vermeulen. Topic: The Predictive Brain - Making the World Safe and Predictable. Description: Peter's talk will focus on uncertainty in autism, and why giving predictability and clarity can help to make autistic people feel more safe. Peter will blend recent advances in neuroscience with why our brains prefer predictability, and provide core strategies that supporters and family members can implement in practice to create calm and regulated environments.

ALT Studio 3 Presents: Live Web Conference. Thursday 24th October, 5:30pm - 9pm UK Time. Speaker: Peter Vermeulen. Topic: The Predictive Brain - Making the World Safe and Predictable. Description: Peter's talk will focus on uncertainty in autism, and why giving predictability and clarity can help to make autistic people feel more safe. Peter will blend recent advances in neuroscience with why our brains prefer predictability, and provide core strategies that supporters and family members can implement in practice to create calm and regulated environments.

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Blij dat ik na al die tijd nog eens opnieuw een lezing kan geven over autisme en hechte relaties: zaantheater.nl/nl/theater/ag…
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Studio III@studioIII13 Aug 2024
Predictive Mind Seminar | Birmingham Join us for an exciting and thought-provoking day, delving into the world of neurobiology and predictive coding with @Peter_Autisme! Early bird tickets will be available until August 28th: studio3.org/news/events.
Studio 3 Presents: Autism and the Predictive Mind: Absolute Thinking in a Relative World. A Full-Day Seminar with Dr Peter Vermeulen. Empower your understanding and support of autistic individuals with world-renowned expert Dr Peter Vermeulen at our full-day seminar in Birmingham City Centre. Join us for this enlightening course to learn what 'pushing the context button' means, and how it can help to create an autism-friendly social and sensory world for the people we support! When: Wednesday 11th December 2024, 10am - 4pm. Where: Birmingham City University, City South Campus, Edgbaston, B15 3TN. Cost: Early Bird Ticket Price is £75 (+VAT), which runs until August 28th.

ALT Studio 3 Presents: Autism and the Predictive Mind: Absolute Thinking in a Relative World. A Full-Day Seminar with Dr Peter Vermeulen. Empower your understanding and support of autistic individuals with world-renowned expert Dr Peter Vermeulen at our full-day seminar in Birmingham City Centre. Join us for this enlightening course to learn what 'pushing the context button' means, and how it can help to create an autism-friendly social and sensory world for the people we support! When: Wednesday 11th December 2024, 10am - 4pm. Where: Birmingham City University, City South Campus, Edgbaston, B15 3TN. Cost: Early Bird Ticket Price is £75 (+VAT), which runs until August 28th.

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Last H.A.P.P.Y.-coach feedback sessions before Summer recess. Almost 200 H.A.P.P.Y.-coaches now globally. Do you also want to increase the well-being of autistic people? Join the club of H.A.P.P.Y.-coaches. Next online training in August: autismincontext.be/browse/co…
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Cycling to the office has always been a pleasure but now they've added an extra. I now have 'Wine earth' on my route. Ready for some tasting on the way back home this afternoon. (Zoom in on the sign)
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Studio III@studioIII15 May 2024
Web Conference | 24th October We are very excited to announce that early bird tickets are now on sale for our web conference in October with special guests @Peter_Autisme, @kmahlerkmahler, Rachael Thompson and @Andylowarousal! More information here: studio3.org/news/web-confere…
Studio 3 Presents: Live Web Conference. Date: 24th October, 5:30 - 9:00pm BST. Title: Making Sense of a Chaotic World: Brain, Body and Beyond. Description: Join our live web event for transformative talks on interoception, the predictive brain, and the Low Arousal Approach to create a safer, calmer world for distressed individuals. Speakers: Peter Vermeulen, Kelly Mahler, Rachael Thompson, and Professor Andrew McDonnell. Learning Outcomes: 1. Learn from experts in the field. 2. Gain insights into applying interoceptive awareness, predictive brain theory, and Low Arousal Approaches in practice. 3. Adapt strategies to reduce chaos and stress. 4. Empower yourself to create a nurturing environment for distressed individuals. Sign up now at www.studio3.org/news/web-conferences.

ALT Studio 3 Presents: Live Web Conference. Date: 24th October, 5:30 - 9:00pm BST. Title: Making Sense of a Chaotic World: Brain, Body and Beyond. Description: Join our live web event for transformative talks on interoception, the predictive brain, and the Low Arousal Approach to create a safer, calmer world for distressed individuals. Speakers: Peter Vermeulen, Kelly Mahler, Rachael Thompson, and Professor Andrew McDonnell. Learning Outcomes: 1. Learn from experts in the field. 2. Gain insights into applying interoceptive awareness, predictive brain theory, and Low Arousal Approaches in practice. 3. Adapt strategies to reduce chaos and stress. 4. Empower yourself to create a nurturing environment for distressed individuals. Sign up now at www.studio3.org/news/web-conferences.

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Bruges: beautiful, but too crowded with tourist. Beautiful start of the new workweek.
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Travelling to Dublin for the meeting of the Scientific Committee of the next @AutismEurope Congress in 2025. Looking forward to meeting some nice colleagues and friends like @WennLawson @majatoudal @AdamPHarris @naturetable
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After a very short night of 4 hours sleep because of the huge delay in my flight from Newark to Charlotte, NC, today finally my 2 presentations at the Converge Autism' Summit. Talking about the predictive brain after the most unpredictable day in my life (yesterday)
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To celebrate AWAD, I have now added the Italian version of the Autism Good Feeling Questionnaire, thanks to Bert Pichal and Simona Ravera, psicologa at @autacademy_ in Italy. Free download at autismincontext.be/browse/do…
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On my way to New York City. Looking forward to working with/for Yeled vYalda and - especially - meeting my Big Apple buddy @yolanou
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