Ecila
@ecilathump.bsky.social
Qualified teacher but not teaching; aln/send; on my own nd discovery journey; mh sufferer; nd mother; dysgu cymraeg; background in environmental science; nerdy geek type person...
Wondering about getting husband (who has ME) a daylight box/lamp thing for Christmas. But have no idea what to look for.
Help?
Help?
November 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Wondering about getting husband (who has ME) a daylight box/lamp thing for Christmas. But have no idea what to look for.
Help?
Help?
That was an intense week. Having ensured that boys and I have had breakfast, I have returned to bed.
Brain still mushy. More recovery time needed.
Getting better at reflecting and working out the whys.
Brain still mushy. More recovery time needed.
Getting better at reflecting and working out the whys.
November 29, 2025 at 10:57 AM
That was an intense week. Having ensured that boys and I have had breakfast, I have returned to bed.
Brain still mushy. More recovery time needed.
Getting better at reflecting and working out the whys.
Brain still mushy. More recovery time needed.
Getting better at reflecting and working out the whys.
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I wonder if there are any academics out there who have taken a step back from a permanent position to a post-doc. I'd be interested to talk to anyone who has made this decision as I'm contemplating it as a possibility.
November 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I wonder if there are any academics out there who have taken a step back from a permanent position to a post-doc. I'd be interested to talk to anyone who has made this decision as I'm contemplating it as a possibility.
4 days until au assessment...
What if they say I'm not?????
What if they say I'm not?????
November 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
4 days until au assessment...
What if they say I'm not?????
What if they say I'm not?????
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Oh how delightful
This BBC kids tv advert from 1998 is still very impressive and very lovely
November 28, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Oh how delightful
Finished my working "week" and my head is mush. Hate it when it does that.
November 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Finished my working "week" and my head is mush. Hate it when it does that.
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Discworld QOTD, from Wyrd Sisters
"Magrat had used a lot of powder to make her face pale and interesting. It combined with the lavishly applied mascara to give the guard the impression that he was looking at two flies that had crashed into a sugar bowl."
"Magrat had used a lot of powder to make her face pale and interesting. It combined with the lavishly applied mascara to give the guard the impression that he was looking at two flies that had crashed into a sugar bowl."
Discworld QOTD, from Reaper Man
“What’s the good of having mastery over cosmic balance and knowing the secrets of fate if you can’t blow something up?”
“What’s the good of having mastery over cosmic balance and knowing the secrets of fate if you can’t blow something up?”
Discworld QOTD, from Guards! Guards!
November 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Wyrd Sisters
"Magrat had used a lot of powder to make her face pale and interesting. It combined with the lavishly applied mascara to give the guard the impression that he was looking at two flies that had crashed into a sugar bowl."
"Magrat had used a lot of powder to make her face pale and interesting. It combined with the lavishly applied mascara to give the guard the impression that he was looking at two flies that had crashed into a sugar bowl."
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today i found out one of the most prominent ME/CFS researchers (one of the few to actually have funding) is hanging out on twitter responding to mild criticism of his survey design with this
November 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
today i found out one of the most prominent ME/CFS researchers (one of the few to actually have funding) is hanging out on twitter responding to mild criticism of his survey design with this
www.instagram.com/p/DRaFfMGDCF...
Loving these mems and thought @littlemissteach.bsky.social might like them too.
Loving these mems and thought @littlemissteach.bsky.social might like them too.
Erin Fung on Instagram: "23rd November is Dr Who day so naturally I had to repost my Dr Who memes!
#drwhoday #drwho #autism #adhd #autistic"
517 likes, 13 comments - alt_audhd on November 23, 2025: "23rd November is Dr Who day so naturally I had to repost my Dr Who memes!
#drwhoday #drwho #autism #adhd #autistic".
www.instagram.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Loving these mems and thought @littlemissteach.bsky.social might like them too.
Loving these mems and thought @littlemissteach.bsky.social might like them too.
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#AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic
Working on my next manuscript and my co author shared with me that she got some feedback that we don’t call them “special interests” anymore because “special” can be seen as demeaning. Should I be updating that term? If yes, with what?
Working on my next manuscript and my co author shared with me that she got some feedback that we don’t call them “special interests” anymore because “special” can be seen as demeaning. Should I be updating that term? If yes, with what?
November 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
#AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic
Working on my next manuscript and my co author shared with me that she got some feedback that we don’t call them “special interests” anymore because “special” can be seen as demeaning. Should I be updating that term? If yes, with what?
Working on my next manuscript and my co author shared with me that she got some feedback that we don’t call them “special interests” anymore because “special” can be seen as demeaning. Should I be updating that term? If yes, with what?
A week on Tuesday is my au assessment. Wish I had something to do to prepare. Have no idea what to expect except that it's 2 hours long and I can bring a drink!
November 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A week on Tuesday is my au assessment. Wish I had something to do to prepare. Have no idea what to expect except that it's 2 hours long and I can bring a drink!
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As some say, pink goes good with green.
Photo: Autumn cyclamen by Chris Davies
Photo: Autumn cyclamen by Chris Davies
November 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
As some say, pink goes good with green.
Photo: Autumn cyclamen by Chris Davies
Photo: Autumn cyclamen by Chris Davies
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Being in an all-autistic space isn’t a guarantee of it being affirming.
Everyone being autistic does not mean automatic grace and understanding.
People have different needs. Different values.
Spaces that work understand this.
Everyone being autistic does not mean automatic grace and understanding.
People have different needs. Different values.
Spaces that work understand this.
November 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Being in an all-autistic space isn’t a guarantee of it being affirming.
Everyone being autistic does not mean automatic grace and understanding.
People have different needs. Different values.
Spaces that work understand this.
Everyone being autistic does not mean automatic grace and understanding.
People have different needs. Different values.
Spaces that work understand this.
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*taps the sign*
November 17, 2025 at 1:22 AM
*taps the sign*
This sounds really interesting.
Come join our group for an exciting PhD program!
A fully funded, fun PhD to enhance urban tree canopies with mistletoe to increase air quality, biodiversity, and well-being - all within a creative, collaborative molecular physiology and synthetic biology research environment.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
November 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
This sounds really interesting.
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Why Herefordshire was the perfect stand-in for Shakespeare’s Stratford in the new film of Hamnet
Why Herefordshire was the perfect stand-in for Shakespeare’s Stratford in the new film of Hamnet
Crooked buildings, welcoming inns, ancient woodlands … it’s easy to see why the location scouts chose this idyllic corner of England
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Why Herefordshire was the perfect stand-in for Shakespeare’s Stratford in the new film of Hamnet
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Good morning Sunday people!
It’s time for the weekly #Edujobs #EduSky bulletin. If you’re looking for a job in education but not in the classroom, this next hour is my gift to you.
Wave if you’re watching
Shout if you get one
Share if I miss one
It’s time for the weekly #Edujobs #EduSky bulletin. If you’re looking for a job in education but not in the classroom, this next hour is my gift to you.
Wave if you’re watching
Shout if you get one
Share if I miss one
a cat is holding a bouquet of pink and yellow flowers with the caption " this is for you "
ALT: a cat is holding a bouquet of pink and yellow flowers with the caption " this is for you "
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:34 AM
How does Star Labs make money to pay its employees?
a man in a black sweater is holding a star mug
Alt: a man in a black sweater is holding a star mug
media.tenor.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
How does Star Labs make money to pay its employees?
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I don’t trust anyone with neat bookshelves. Your books need to be jammed tightly, stacked irregularly, with books shoved horizontally on top of other books to fill all available space. Shelves must be sagging under the weight. Then, and only then, you are one of my people.
November 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I don’t trust anyone with neat bookshelves. Your books need to be jammed tightly, stacked irregularly, with books shoved horizontally on top of other books to fill all available space. Shelves must be sagging under the weight. Then, and only then, you are one of my people.
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Shoutout to my PIP renewal assessor who literally wrote "you have a bank account which indicates you have no concerns relating to Tourette Syndrome". Yes, really.
I hate it here 🫠
I hate it here 🫠
November 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
😱
Looking for tiles for our bathroom is not as fun as I thought it would be.
November 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Looking for tiles for our bathroom is not as fun as I thought it would be.
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We're thrilled to announce we’re expanding our professional horizons - our team is officially on LinkedIn! 🎉
www.linkedin.com/company/neur...
Whether you're a long-time supporter or just discovering us, we’d love for you to join our growing community of professionals.
www.linkedin.com/company/neur...
Whether you're a long-time supporter or just discovering us, we’d love for you to join our growing community of professionals.
November 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We're thrilled to announce we’re expanding our professional horizons - our team is officially on LinkedIn! 🎉
www.linkedin.com/company/neur...
Whether you're a long-time supporter or just discovering us, we’d love for you to join our growing community of professionals.
www.linkedin.com/company/neur...
Whether you're a long-time supporter or just discovering us, we’d love for you to join our growing community of professionals.
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Did you know…?
Over 50% of autistic adults are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in their lifetime
Causes of anxiety for autistic people include:
- sensory issues
- feeling misunderstood
- having to mask
- social challenges
- information overwhelm
- managing emotions
- unexpected changes
Over 50% of autistic adults are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in their lifetime
Causes of anxiety for autistic people include:
- sensory issues
- feeling misunderstood
- having to mask
- social challenges
- information overwhelm
- managing emotions
- unexpected changes
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Did you know…?
Over 50% of autistic adults are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in their lifetime
Causes of anxiety for autistic people include:
- sensory issues
- feeling misunderstood
- having to mask
- social challenges
- information overwhelm
- managing emotions
- unexpected changes
Over 50% of autistic adults are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in their lifetime
Causes of anxiety for autistic people include:
- sensory issues
- feeling misunderstood
- having to mask
- social challenges
- information overwhelm
- managing emotions
- unexpected changes
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Happy Birthday to the incomparable Whoopi Goldberg! From her wise counsel in Ten Forward on TNG to her powerful return in Picard, Guinan has been a beacon of warmth, wit, and timeless wisdom. Raise a glass and celebrate the one who always knows just what we need to hear. 🖖✨
November 13, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Happy Birthday to the incomparable Whoopi Goldberg! From her wise counsel in Ten Forward on TNG to her powerful return in Picard, Guinan has been a beacon of warmth, wit, and timeless wisdom. Raise a glass and celebrate the one who always knows just what we need to hear. 🖖✨
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I miss watching Voltron!
I miss watching Voltron!
They’ve decided. It’s time.
They will Voltron together and hunt down every last yacht.
They will Voltron together and hunt down every last yacht.
Earlier this week, all 74 of the Northwest’s endangered orcas gathered into what researchers call a superpod — a sort of all-inclusive family reunion.
November 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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I miss watching Voltron!
I miss watching Voltron!