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Cathy Manning @cmanning.bsky.social · 2d

This week is Dyslexia Awareness Week #DAW25 and #WorldMentalHealthDay.

We found that mental health and self-esteem are top priorities for the dyslexia community, but little UK research funding goes to this area. doi.org/10.1002/dys.70004

Research funding must be targeted to support mental health.

What Are the Research Priorities for the Dyslexia Community in the United Kingdom and How Do They Align With Previous Research Funding?

Targeting research towards areas that matter to dyslexic people and their families is essential for improving dyslexic people's lives. However, we do not know what the dyslexia community's research p...

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Julia Carroll @jelliclecat.bsky.social · 5d

Fantastic news about the PALS reading programme here

Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 5d

Two new programmes added to our Promising Programmes list! 📈

🧮 Counting Collections – Boosts number sense in Reception via hands-on, discussion-based counting.

📖 PALS-UK – Improves reading fluency + comprehension in KS2 through peer tutoring.

🔗 Explore the full list: tinyurl.com/593eppav

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 5d

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Dr van Tilburg @drvantilburg.bsky.social · 6d

The Trump administration has stopped funding of PubMed, not considering a vital service.

Your doctor will not know the newest information that affects your health. This will cost lives.

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Prof Rosa Hoekstra @rosahoekstra.bsky.social · 7d

Are you interested in studying longitudinal developmental trajectories of children with developmental disabilities in Ethiopia and Kenya? Please consider applying for a PhD! More information about the project is here: kcl-mrcdtp.com/project/2026... #AutRes

Longitudinal developmental trajectories of children with developmental disabilities in Ethiopia and Kenya - MRC DTP

Ethiopian and Kenyan children with developmental disabilities (including intellectual disability and autism) and their caregivers experience severe challenges including financial difficulties, stigma,...

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Julia Carroll @jelliclecat.bsky.social · 7d

Me again. Apparently Dawlish is famous for its black swans. So both things are true.

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Julia Carroll @jelliclecat.bsky.social · 7d

Or on rereading, I think it is because he is going to a 'waterfowl centre' - some kind of young offenders institute I assume. He will be pretty locked down.

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Julia Carroll @jelliclecat.bsky.social · 7d

I think there are swans of his species there, so they will keep him in line?

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Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · 7d

Here I am in 2020 in the flimsiest, most pitful PPE - like so many other NHS staff, some of whom died from the Covid they caught in their hospitals.

Tory peer Michelle Mone - who today lost her legal case & must repay the govt £122m - dares to claim she’s been ‘scapegoated’.

What, Michelle? 🧵

Rachel wearing very flimsy looking apron, mask and visor in NHS setting

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Julia Carroll @jelliclecat.bsky.social · Sep 8

Reminds me of the time the sheep broke into the school playing field in our village. That was a great day.

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Julia Carroll @jelliclecat.bsky.social · Sep 4

Interesting....
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/patrick...

Patrick Vallance hits pause on Research Excellence Framework

Science minister announces review of controversial changes to research environment assessment

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Julia Carroll @jelliclecat.bsky.social · Sep 4

I am so with this endeavour/ endeavor! The other week it wouldn't accept roman - what?

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · Sep 2

Are you young, highly educated and driven, and want to contribute to our stagnant economy with its aging population and low productivity? Well out you go

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Kathy Hirsh-Pasek @kathyhirshpasek.bsky.social · Jul 29

Anyone looking for a great postdoctoral position? Here's one at Oxford University and they would love to have someone great! It's even out of the US -- a special bonus. Post-doctoral position in developmental/cognitive psychology at Oxford Brookes, UK

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Julia Carroll @jelliclecat.bsky.social · Jul 28

If you are a neurodivergent person over 16, please complete this survey! It can potentially impact recommendations made to the government.

Charlotte Brooks @thegoo.se · Jul 16

Are you a neurodivergent person over 16?
Share your views to help improve support for neurodivergent young people in schools. Our survey supports the work of the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group, and may influence recommendations to Government. Take part here: https://thegoo.se/survey

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · Jul 4

Calling all ITE/ECTs and those involved. This is a £10 BARGAIN.

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Jul 4

Join us on July 14th for a @radld.bsky.social fundraiser. Word Aware whole school vocabulary course for teaching and SaLT trainees. Just £10.
We are looking for a balance of teachers and SaLT, so please help us reach more trainee teachers.
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...

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Patoss @patoss-dyslexia.bsky.social · Jul 3

🔎 The Patoss Tutor Index offers FREE access to one of the UK’s largest listings of qualified specialists for teaching, assessments, exam arrangements, and more.

Search today: www.patoss-dyslexia.org/Tutor-Index-...

#SpLD #DyslexiaSupport #SpecialistTeachers #Patoss

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Patoss @patoss-dyslexia.bsky.social · Jul 1

🎉 It’s SEND Leaders' Appreciation Day! 💚

A big THANK YOU to all SEND leaders for your dedication, compassion & impact.

We're proud to support you through our training & CPD. You truly change lives! 🙌💜

#SLAD2024 #SEND #PatossDyslexia #SENCO #Inclusion #Neurodiversity

Simple image that has the words 'Thank You!' repeated 3 times for SEND Leaders' Appreciation Day 2025

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Julia Carroll @jelliclecat.bsky.social · Jun 30

I'm not at the conference but this looks really interesting. I'll look out the OSF pre-reg

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · Jun 19

Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on.

slate.com/technology/2...

Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning

Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.

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Patoss @patoss-dyslexia.bsky.social · Jun 20

🎬Inside Our Minds – a powerful BBC series led by Chris Packham.

✨ We’re especially proud that Patoss Board member Professor Julia Carroll was a consultant for Inside Our Dyslexic Minds!

Read more 👇
www.patoss-dyslexia.org/News/inside-...

#InsideOurMinds #Neurodiversity #Dyslexia #ADHD #Autism

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · Jun 10

Not true.

I see you're a luxury watch dealer. I'm also interested in watches. Let me show you how free and easy migration has allowed you to earn a living. 🧵

Corey Wiley on Twitter writes: "You don’t get it.
Foundational immigration law is morally just and has been established over millennia. Disrespecting these rules and ideals is very offensive to folks who highly value civilized society"

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Louise Selby Dyslexia @louiseselby.bsky.social · Jun 10

Very excited that the new SASC Spld report format based on the Delphi Definition cites my books as useful sources of information regarding evidence based interventions! And look whose names my name is sandwiched between!

I'm doing my Dave Dance right now.
#dyslexia

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Patoss @patoss-dyslexia.bsky.social · Jun 9

🌟 Patoss is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting teachers, SENCos and specialist professionals who work with learners with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs)

🔗 www.patoss-dyslexia.org/About-Us

#SENCO #TeacherTraining #SpLD #DyslexiaSupport #InclusionInEducation #CPD #SEN

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Dr Lucy Foulkes @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social · May 27

I’ve had lots of messages about my Guardian article, in which I argued we should stop universal mental health lessons in schools. The messages have fallen into three categories, and I’m reflecting on this here because I think it exposes something interesting in the field (and research in general)
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Julia Carroll @jelliclecat.bsky.social · Jun 7

It does seem strange to give so much prominence to a ten year old commentary

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