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Amy Pearson @dramypearson.bsky.social · Jul 30

Thanks Bobby 💖

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Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · Jul 22

Love and deeply respect @dramypearson.bsky.social

Eddy Canfor-Dumas @ec-d.bsky.social · Jul 21

Dr Amy Pearson, a leading autistic psychologist at the University of Durham, shares her insights into the challenges of neurodiversity. www.creativeconversation.org/video-librar...

Neurodiversity – learning, understanding, flourishing

Dr Amy Pearson, a leading autistic psychologist at the University of Durham, shares her insights into the challenges of neurodiversity.

www.creativeconversation.org

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Eddy Canfor-Dumas @ec-d.bsky.social · Jul 21

Dr Amy Pearson, a leading autistic psychologist at the University of Durham, shares her insights into the challenges of neurodiversity. www.creativeconversation.org/video-librar...

Neurodiversity – learning, understanding, flourishing

Dr Amy Pearson, a leading autistic psychologist at the University of Durham, shares her insights into the challenges of neurodiversity.

www.creativeconversation.org

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Amy Pearson @dramypearson.bsky.social · Jul 11

Im not sure- but if you drop one of the students an email they’ll let you know :)

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Amy Pearson @dramypearson.bsky.social · Jul 11

Thank you 💖 Im autistic myself, and though these aren't my students (they're supervised by a colleague), I tend not to share work that doesnt align with my own values. We dont need more deficit-based slop.

Amy Pearson @dramypearson.bsky.social · Jul 11

Thanks Emily! I really appreciate this :)

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Amy Pearson @dramypearson.bsky.social · Jul 11

Hey All- we are deep in the swing of data collection season for our MSc, and some of the students are looking for autistic/ADHD adults for a study (see poster below). Please share if you can.

Recruitment poster, it says: Durham University is conducting research on how autistic
and ADHD adults perceive emotions in others, and we
need participants!
The experiment should take 1 5 - 2 0 minutes, is conducted
online through questionnaires and watching videos, and
participants will receive £ 5 Amazon voucher for
participating.

To participate email:
clara.m.springman@durham.ac.uk OR
andrew.j.clarkson@durham.ac.uk OR
charlotte.a.field@durham.ac.uk

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Dan Poole @danpoole.bsky.social · Jul 2

New preprint: Open data in autism research: the views of autistic people and parents of autistic children

osf.io/preprints/me...

Led by @hannahhobson.bsky.social w/ @dramypearson.bsky.social Audrey Linden @cmanning.bsky.social @fsedgewick.bsky.social @lauramaycrane.bsky.social

#AutRes #OpenSci

OSF

osf.io

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Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP) @arcap-aus.bsky.social · Jun 16

🔊Final call to join our research study exploring how Autistic adults use dating apps & websites. Study closes Friday 20 June. Your input can help us create resources to support safe & positive online dating for Autistic people. Anonymous 15-min survey: griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Amy Pearson @dramypearson.bsky.social · Jun 16

🚨New study alert! If you have 15 mins to spare, PLEASE consider taking part in our study about autistic experiences of online dating. We'd love to hear from you!

Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP) @arcap-aus.bsky.social · Jun 16

🔊Final call to join our research study exploring how Autistic adults use dating apps & websites. Study closes Friday 20 June. Your input can help us create resources to support safe & positive online dating for Autistic people. Anonymous 15-min survey: griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Dr Keren MacLennan @kerenmaclennan.bsky.social · May 30

Please take part in our study! Neurodivergent, neurotypical - all are welcome!

Dr Keren MacLennan @kerenmaclennan.bsky.social · May 1

New study! We are looking for anyone (aged 18 years+) who attends live music to share their experiences so we can understand how to make live music more inclusive.

Please complete this ~30min online survey: lnkd.in/e-52MrAr

#neurodiversity #music #neurodivergent #inclusion #accessibility #EDI

Study flyer including the information that is in the accompanying post

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Jenny Gibson @drjennyg.bsky.social · May 23

It's been such a delight to host @elizafricker.bsky.social and our amazing comics and autism team this week! Looking forward to working with you again in the autumn 🙏

Eliza Fricker (Missing the Mark) @elizafricker.bsky.social · May 23

My heart and head are full after my stay at Cambridge University.
This week I was invited back to finish our project on comics and autism.
The conversations and explorations were brilliant and mind expanding.

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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · May 23

🌟 Olatunde Spence is our Neuro-Affirming Neurodivergent Practitioner of the Week🌟
They are registered in our international Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory - free to list for practitioners & free to explore for clients.
Find out more:
neurodivergentpractitioners.org/listing/olat...

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Prof Rosa Hoekstra @rosahoekstra.bsky.social · May 20

New paper🚨, by the wonderful @jialingli.bsky.social!
Extended relatives play an important role in caring for autistic people, but this is often overlooked in policy and intervention research. Our systematic review of qualitative studies synthesises findings from 42 studies doi.org/10.1007/s105...

Abstract of the paper The Role of Extended Family Members in the Lives of Autistic Individuals and Their Parents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis:
Extended family members play an important role in meeting the care needs of autistic individuals, yet family support policies
and practices often overlook this role. We aimed to synthesise qualitative research on the role played by extended family
members in the lives of autistic individuals and their parents and identify cultural patterns. We searched eight databases
and selected relevant studies through a two-stage screening process. We synthesised the results and discussions described
in the selected studies using template analysis. The review included 42 studies (40 qualitative; 2 mixed methods), reporting
on 1048 parents and 2140 grandparents. While aunts, uncles, and cousins were not direct participants, their roles were
described in participants’ narratives. Three main themes were developed: (1) types of support from extended family members,
including emotional, financial, instrumental, and informational support; (2) unhelpful or lack of support from extended
family members, including misunderstanding about autism, absence of support with caregiving, and negative attitudes and
discriminatory behaviours against autistic individuals as well as their parents; (3) factors influencing the role of extended
family members, including individuals, family unit, family interaction characteristics, and a journey towards acceptance and
cultural influences. Novel findings on the influence of culture suggested in cultures highly valuing family interdependence,
extended relatives play a more prominent support role, yet the emphasis on family reputation might hinder the acceptance of
autism by extended relatives. Based on a family systems approach, we recommend priorities for intervention development
and clinical practice to support the effective involvement of extended family members.

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Sheina Lew-Levy @sheinalew.bsky.social · May 23

Chapter 7 outlines how to share research (hint: you start BEFORE the research has even begun!), including discussing the various ethical and practical issues that arise regarding the dissemination of research data and findings

www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.116...

7. Sharing your research

This chapter outlines the various ethical and practical issues that arise regarding the dissemination of research data and findings. Our aim is to outline best practices for sharing research on childh...

www.openbookpublishers.com

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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · May 6

When there are no words, we’d better find some…

Chartered Psychologist Dr Aspa Paltoglou on the responsibility of Psychologists to care about and speak up for the Palestinian people, through a book review.
@khawlabadwan.bsky.social @alisonphipps.bsky.social

www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

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Neurodivergent Humanities Network @ndhumanities.bsky.social · May 20

Exciting new CFP for a Special Issue of the OA journal, 'Neurodiversity' thinking through the critical turn(s) in #neurodiversity studies across the arts, humanities & social sciences.

Editors @ainokash.bsky.social @louisecreechan.bsky.social @danielpjones.bsky.social & @dramypearson.bsky.social

Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · May 20

I’m so excited to share that our call for papers for a special issue of ‘ #Neurodiversity’ is now live!

We’re looking for papers, podcasts, videos (and more) that align with the critical turn in #ND studies! 🤩

@ainokash.bsky.social @louisecreechan.bsky.social

journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/cm...

journals.sagepub.com

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Steven Kapp @drstevenkapp.bsky.social · May 20

Today I presented study by Bethany Fearon, who I supervised for @uoppald.bsky.social w/ @dramypearson.bsky.social's support, at Portsmouth Uni's Exploring Childhood and Youth: A Cross-Disciplinary Hybrid Symposium. See thread summarising, & access to, our @autisminadulthood.bsky.social paper below.

MSc Psychology and Learning Disability @uoppald.bsky.social · May 20

@drstevenkapp.bsky.social presented on behalf of supervisee Bethany Fearon regarding her @uoppald.bsky.social MSc-turned-paper w/ @dramypearson.bsky.social on autistic ppl assigned female at birth's experiences of puberty & adolescence (free copy here): researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publicati... 1/

Exploring the social and emotional impact of puberty and adolescence on autistic people assigned female at birth

researchportal.port.ac.uk

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MSc Psychology and Learning Disability @uoppald.bsky.social · May 20

@drstevenkapp.bsky.social presented on behalf of supervisee Bethany Fearon regarding her @uoppald.bsky.social MSc-turned-paper w/ @dramypearson.bsky.social on autistic ppl assigned female at birth's experiences of puberty & adolescence (free copy here): researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publicati... 1/

Exploring the social and emotional impact of puberty and adolescence on autistic people assigned female at birth

researchportal.port.ac.uk

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Pascal Vrticka @pvrticka.bsky.social · May 6

My #SoNeAtLab @universityofessex.bsky.social is hiring a #PostDoc. Fully funded 2-year position from 01.10.2025. Application deadline: 01.06.2025.

Longitudinal #fNIRS #hyperscanning project in #parents & #children.

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMX778/p...

#neuroskyence #DevSci #DevPsy #PsychSciSky #CogSci

Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Essex

Explore an exciting academic career as a Postdoctoral Research Associate. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice (ARCAP) @arcap-aus.bsky.social · Apr 30

Our new study is investigating how Autistic adults use dating apps and websites. We invite Autistic adults who have used an app or website to try and meet a romantic or intimate partner to share their experiences. Complete the anonymous 15-min survey: griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Dawn Watling @dawnwatling.bsky.social · Apr 27

Deadline for the @bpsdevsection.bsky.social Annual Conference has been extended! Submit by the 29th April! We look forward to welcoming you @royalholloway.bsky.social for a free day of workshops on the 9th Sept, followed by two days of great talks the 10-11th Sept! www.bps.org.uk/event/develo...

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Dr Dyi D. Huijg @drdyidhuijg.bsky.social · May 1

It is a delight to see so many Disability & Neurodiversity Studies co-signatures - we need a D& ND St Against Transphobia!

Dr Dyi D. Huijg @drdyidhuijg.bsky.social · Apr 30

STATEMENT: 'Not In Our Name: Feminist Academics and Educators Speak Out Against Transphobia'
Read the statement online here: tinyurl.com/mud7va29
Co-sign the statement, fill in this form: forms.gle/oDYgnobrMiSc...

Not In Our Name: Feminist Academics and Educators Speak Out Against Transphobia

We call on all trans-inclusive feminist academics and educators to sign this statement: ‘Not In Our Name’ We are non-trans feminist academics and educators. We write in support of trans rights, tran...

forms.gle

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Joshua @jwcriminology.bsky.social · Apr 25

Joshua @jwcriminology.bsky.social · Apr 4

Autistic participants needed:

Exploring the experiences of victimisation and the CJS among autistic adults and welcomes your suggestions for improving practice.

Click the link for more information and survey access: shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Please share with your networks

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Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · Apr 16

Honestly I cannot recommend this #Podcast enough

This episode with @dramypearson.bsky.social

#NeurotypicalsDoNOTJuggleChainsaws

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...

Special Guest: Dr. Amy Pearson Part 1

Podcast Episode · Neurotypicals Don't Juggle Chainsaws · 10/04/2025 · Bonus · 31m

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