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Nathan Keates @keatesresearch.bsky.social · Aug 5

💬Are you interested in Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning?🗨️

If so, you can attend the book launch of @krysiawally.bsky.social and I's co-edited collection.

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Centre for Research in Autism and Education @craeioe.bsky.social · Aug 26

#CRAEwebinar #archive
The Impossible Subject: Autistic belonging in religious groups, with Krysia Waldock

(8-May-2025)
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The Impossible Subject: Autistic belonging in religious groups, with Krysia Waldock (8-May-2025)

Exploring the inclusion and belonging of autistic people in religious groups with Krysia Waldock. Thursday, May 8 Resouces: Pearson, A., & Rose, K. (2023). Autistic Masking: Understanding Identity Management and the Role of Stigma. Pavillion Press. https://pavpub.com/health-and-social-care/health-a

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The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project @autisticbooks.bsky.social · Aug 1

Row 2:
Creating a Neurodiversity-Affirming Classroom: Easy Ways to Achieve Access, Agency and Wellbeing for All by @drkaradymond.bsky.social

Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners edited by @krysiawally.bsky.social and @keatesresearch.bsky.social

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The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project @autisticbooks.bsky.social · Aug 1

Autism Non-Fiction books, written by Autistic authors (1 of 2). Published July 2025.

Graphic with text Autism Non-Fiction by Autistic Authors (1 of 2). Published July 2025.
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- The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout by Viv Dawes. Illustrated by Josh Dawes
- Finding Joy in Studying: An Autistic and ADHD Guide to Uncovering the Study Skills that Work for You by Victoria Honeybourne
- Creating a Neurodiversity-Affirming Classroom: Easy Ways to Achieve Access, Agency and Wellbeing for All by Kara Dymond
- Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners edited by Krysia Emily Waldock and Nathan Keates
- Embracing Monotropism and Supporting Young People with Transitions at Home and School by Helen Edgar

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Dr Krysia Waldock @krysiawally.bsky.social · Jul 3

#AcademicBooks #Neuroaffirming #Neurodivergent #AutisticsInAcademia #NewBooksOutSoon

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Dr Krysia Waldock @krysiawally.bsky.social · Jul 3

💫 If you'd like to know more, you can watch here lnkd.in/eq89j2cX and you can see the full chapter list and abstracts here lnkd.in/ee5mbdNa

📢 We'd love it if you could recommend this book and Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning to your library, and/or spread the word!

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Dr Krysia Waldock @krysiawally.bsky.social · Jul 3

And it's a wrap! 👏 🎉

@keatesresearch.bsky.social and I have submitted Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners this evening!

🌈 Thank you so much to the amazing authors we have worked with.
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Dr Krysia Waldock @krysiawally.bsky.social · Jul 3

Your chapter is amazing and so needed! Thank you so much for entrusting us with your work!

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caryllj.bsky.social @caryllj.bsky.social · Jul 3

Chapter accepted in Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning - being published this summer

Edited by @keatesresearch.bsky.social and @krysiawally.bsky.social

Info: linktr.ee/NeurodivergentBook2025

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Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social · Jun 27

These proposed concessions to the Welfare Bill don’t go far enough.

❌ No consultation with disabled people
❌ No government impact assessment
❌ No OBR analysis
❌ No publication of PIP or Mayfield Review

The Reasoned Amendment was clear. Disabled people are being ignored.

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Nathan Keates @keatesresearch.bsky.social · 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...

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Dr Krysia Waldock @krysiawally.bsky.social · Jun 20

So glad your work is in one of the books - such vital work and so amazing 👏

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Katie Marah @katiemarah.bsky.social · Jun 19

Delighted to announce I have written a chapter for Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning (published July 2025) edited by the fab @keatesresearch.bsky.social @krysiawally.bsky.social. So excited to get my hands on a copy soon!

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Fergus Murray @fergus.oolong.co.uk · Jun 16

Excited to say that I have a chapter in each of two books on neurodiversity & education coming out this autumn, edited by @krysiawally.bsky.social and @keatesresearch.bsky.social. 🎉

Details in following posts. 🧵

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: https://linktr.ee/NeurodivergentBook2025

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: https://linktr.ee/NeurodivergentBook2025

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Dr. Kara Dymond @drkaradymond.bsky.social · Jun 16

Delighted that my chapter, '“Everyone else wants cotton candy and all you want is a grape": Transforming your teaching from awareness to allyship with autistic students,' will be published in the fall in this important volume edited by @krysiawally.bsky.social and @keatesresearch.bsky.social.

Save the date - Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners

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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

Chapter accepted in Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners

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Chapter accepted for publication in 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

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UCU University of Kent branch @ucukent.bsky.social · Jun 11

We lost art history, anthropology, health & social care, journalism, music & audio technology, and philosophy & religious studies.
Religious Studies in Canterbury, home of Canterbury Cathedral, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the mother church of Anglicanism world wide.
Good luck, Cardiff!

Cardiff UCU @cardiffucu.bsky.social · Jun 11

A clear message in support of Ancient History at Cardiff from colleagues across the UK. The university Council decides on Ancient History's fate in 6 days' time, along with the provision of Religion & Theology, German, Italian, and Portuguese.

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Centre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · Jun 10

We’re looking forward to hearing from Dr Krysia Waldock on Thursday!

Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rRkrjJxf1EmQdz7Dz8UrPzNFa7ljapNItVtbi6_NWAZUMlNRRklWUTJaR1NFT1ZTU1VNNTdWTFBBWC4u

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Nathan Keates @keatesresearch.bsky.social · Jun 4

I have a chapter in The Double Empathy Reader!

"Whether performers across neurotypes engage in theatre as a hobby or profession, it can be valuable with the liminal experiences of respite from day-to-day existence through the imaginary fictional worlds."

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#academicwriting

The Double Empathy Reader - Pavilion Publishing

The Double Empathy Reader: Exploring Theory, Neurodivergent Lived Experience and Implications for Practice brings together a substantial collection of work from leading researchers, theorists and prac...

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Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes @lemoustier.bsky.social · Jun 2

Massive investment in deprived communities is what will stop the turn to populist scapegoating of minorities that Reform exploits, not scrambling to reverse equality protections which a contemptible few will always resent.
Labour need to wake up

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Blue Labour group urges ministers to ‘root out DEI’ to win over Reform voters

Faction influencing No 10 says government should legislate against DEI in hiring, sentencing and ‘wherever else’

www.theguardian.com

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Katie Marah @katiemarah.bsky.social · May 30

Congratulations @krysiawally.bsky.social @keatesresearch.bsky.social on all of your hard work. Really excited to read 'Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning' and 'Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners' (published July 2025)

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Dr Krysia Waldock @krysiawally.bsky.social · May 29

🎇Come listen to me talk religion, theology and autistic folk!

12th June 4pm BST. Link to register below. Would love to see you there! 😇

Will try to find some more of the pink dye.... or will try another colour! Or you'll have to come and see what color I dye my hair that day! ✨

Centre for Autism and Theology @autismtheology.bsky.social · May 19

Dr Krysia Waldock will be speaking at our next webinar on the 12th June at 4pm

Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rRkrjJxf1EmQdz7Dz8UrPzNFa7ljapNItVtbi6_NWAZUMlNRRklWUTJaR1NFT1ZTU1VNNTdWTFBBWC4u

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Dr Krysia Waldock @krysiawally.bsky.social · May 28

🌈 We will also be working with authors to create accessible 'talking heads' about their chapters.

💫 We have a linktree we are building (linktr.ee/neurodiverge...) we are launching today and will have a book launch in Autumn 2025.

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Neurodivergent Learners | Linktree

Landing page for both Neurodivergent Education and Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners.

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Dr Krysia Waldock @krysiawally.bsky.social · May 28

🔦 Coming soon 🔦

📢 @keatesresearch.bsky.social and I have been working with 35 groups of amazing authors over the last year and have *two* edited collections about inclusive practice across lifelong learning.

💡 Our publication date is the end of July 2025!

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Coming Soon
July 2025

Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning
Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners

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

For further information:
linktr.ee/NeurodivergentBook2025

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · May 16

FREE COMMUNITY RESOURCE: Neuroqueer Theory Starter Pack By David Gray-Hammond & Helen Edgar

What if your way of thinking, feeling, and existing wasn’t something to “normalize”but something to celebrate?

What if queering your mind was a radical act of…

Neuroqueer Theory: A Starter Pack

FREE COMMUNITY RESOURCE: Neuroqueer Theory Starter Pack By David Gray-Hammond & Helen Edgar What if your way of thinking, feeling, and existing wasn’t something to “normalize”—but something to celebrate? What if queering your mind was a radical act of liberation? Our Neuroqueer Theory Starter Pack is a bold, accessible, and FREE introduction to the liberatory world of neuroqueer thinking, where we challenge societal norms and celebrate our authentic selves.

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Dr Krysia Waldock @krysiawally.bsky.social · Apr 4

2 - 12th June - online @autismtheology.bsky.social - forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

#AutRes #ReligiousStudies #DisabilityStudies #Inclusion

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Webinar: 12th June 4-5.30pm
Krysia Waldock: 'Impossible Subjects'? Exploring autistic
people's inclusion and belonging in religious groups.

Dr. Krysia Waldock will share the findings from their doctoral research, where they explored autistic people's inclusion and belonging in churches and mosques through group conversations and collecting autistic people's stories. Krysia will share how we 'do
religion' shapes access, boundaries and barriers in religious groups. Krysia will finally share some thoughts and directions on creating spaces which value autistic people, and can enable us to flourish.

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