Sorcha Dunne
@sorchadunne.bsky.social
AuDHD gal | Lecturer and Admissions Lead in Occupational Therapy @ University of Gloucestershire | MASc Creative Health | Passionate about neurodiversity, disability justice, ABI rehabilitation, creativity and dogs 🪩🇵🇸 Name pronounced sore-sha.
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Santa’s workshop returned to Marquette this November as part of an annual effort to adapt accessible toys for children and provide hands-on learning for students eager to serve.
#community #engineering #accessibility #occupationaltherapy
#community #engineering #accessibility #occupationaltherapy
Collaboration featuring engineering, occupational therapy and high school students creates hundreds of adapted toys for children | Marquette Today
Santa’s workshop returned to Marquette this November as part of an annual effort to adapt accessible toys for children and provide hands-on learning for students eager to serve. The Opus College of En...
today.marquette.edu
November 27, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Santa’s workshop returned to Marquette this November as part of an annual effort to adapt accessible toys for children and provide hands-on learning for students eager to serve.
#community #engineering #accessibility #occupationaltherapy
#community #engineering #accessibility #occupationaltherapy
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#SocialConnection
#Research
The no., of social roles doesn't matter - it's the quality of roles that does (Plaisier et al., 2008), but the quantity AND the quality of social interactions matter - even minimal social interactions lead to greater well-being (Sun et al., 2019)
#Research
The no., of social roles doesn't matter - it's the quality of roles that does (Plaisier et al., 2008), but the quantity AND the quality of social interactions matter - even minimal social interactions lead to greater well-being (Sun et al., 2019)
a lucas & friends logo with the word hello on it
ALT: a lucas & friends logo with the word hello on it
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2024 at 7:28 AM
#SocialConnection
#Research
The no., of social roles doesn't matter - it's the quality of roles that does (Plaisier et al., 2008), but the quantity AND the quality of social interactions matter - even minimal social interactions lead to greater well-being (Sun et al., 2019)
#Research
The no., of social roles doesn't matter - it's the quality of roles that does (Plaisier et al., 2008), but the quantity AND the quality of social interactions matter - even minimal social interactions lead to greater well-being (Sun et al., 2019)
I've created a #CreativeHealth starter pack! If you work or engage in research related to the use of #ArtsInHealth, let me know if you'd like to be added - it's a small group at the moment, but hopefully it will grow as more move over to the Bluesky app 😊
go.bsky.app/N71NApZ
go.bsky.app/N71NApZ
November 27, 2024 at 12:18 PM
I've created a #CreativeHealth starter pack! If you work or engage in research related to the use of #ArtsInHealth, let me know if you'd like to be added - it's a small group at the moment, but hopefully it will grow as more move over to the Bluesky app 😊
go.bsky.app/N71NApZ
go.bsky.app/N71NApZ
Is there a #CreativeHealth or #ArtsinHealth starter pack? I can't seem to find one, would anyone be interested in me putting one together?
November 27, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Is there a #CreativeHealth or #ArtsinHealth starter pack? I can't seem to find one, would anyone be interested in me putting one together?
Introduce yourself with your worst feedback from school 👇
I'm Sorcha. I need to be constantly challenged otherwise I will noisily distract myself and everyone around me.
How my ADHD was only picked up in my late 20's baffles me after reading my reports 😅
I'm Sorcha. I need to be constantly challenged otherwise I will noisily distract myself and everyone around me.
How my ADHD was only picked up in my late 20's baffles me after reading my reports 😅
Introduce yourself with your worst feedback from school 👇
I’m Ciarán. I have brains to burn, but I’m too lazy to use them.
I’m Ciarán. I have brains to burn, but I’m too lazy to use them.
Introduce yourself with your worst feedback from school 👇
I'm Keir, I'm supercilious and overbearing.
I think I was 13 when this was written in my report.
I'm Keir, I'm supercilious and overbearing.
I think I was 13 when this was written in my report.
November 26, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Introduce yourself with your worst feedback from school 👇
I'm Sorcha. I need to be constantly challenged otherwise I will noisily distract myself and everyone around me.
How my ADHD was only picked up in my late 20's baffles me after reading my reports 😅
I'm Sorcha. I need to be constantly challenged otherwise I will noisily distract myself and everyone around me.
How my ADHD was only picked up in my late 20's baffles me after reading my reports 😅
Feeling apprehensive ahead of the Irish #GE24. Personally, this election may be the decider of whether I ever return home, which I have always wanted to do. More importantly, another FF/FG coalition will cost thousands of disabled people's lives & ongoing emigration of our incredible young people
November 26, 2024 at 11:06 AM
Feeling apprehensive ahead of the Irish #GE24. Personally, this election may be the decider of whether I ever return home, which I have always wanted to do. More importantly, another FF/FG coalition will cost thousands of disabled people's lives & ongoing emigration of our incredible young people
Would also like to start a petition for @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social to have Kevin Shields on his podcast ahead of their upcoming gig next year #MBV
November 26, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Would also like to start a petition for @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social to have Kevin Shields on his podcast ahead of their upcoming gig next year #MBV
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would get to see My Bloody Valentine live, but the Dunne sisters just secured our tickets. So many incredible artists and sounds would not exist if it weren't for #MBV, can't wait to experience them live for myself.
November 26, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would get to see My Bloody Valentine live, but the Dunne sisters just secured our tickets. So many incredible artists and sounds would not exist if it weren't for #MBV, can't wait to experience them live for myself.
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If there are any #neurodivergent adults experiencing neurodivergent burnout, please see @vivdawes.bsky.social's post below 👇 to help with a new book
....and please share
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#Burnout
#AutisticBurnout
#NDBurnout
....and please share
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#Burnout
#AutisticBurnout
#NDBurnout
ND adults, please help me with some research for my next book. I want to hear about your experiences of burnout as a neurodivergent adult (esp when autistic, ADHD, PDA, AuDHD)
docs.google.com/forms/d/1OyE...
docs.google.com/forms/d/1OyE...
Experiences of neurodivergent burnout
Every ND individual’s experience of burnout can be different and that is linked to your personal profile, neurotype, differences, etc. Please use this form to anonymously describe your experiences of...
docs.google.com
November 23, 2024 at 1:26 PM
If there are any #neurodivergent adults experiencing neurodivergent burnout, please see @vivdawes.bsky.social's post below 👇 to help with a new book
....and please share
__
#Burnout
#AutisticBurnout
#NDBurnout
....and please share
__
#Burnout
#AutisticBurnout
#NDBurnout
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"Non-autistic people often expect Autistic people to learn non-autistic culture and communication.
Indeed, Autistic people are frequently given ‘treatment plans’ to help them to understand non-autistic perspectives."
Which leads to masking, which leads to distress and burnout, which leads to... 😣
Indeed, Autistic people are frequently given ‘treatment plans’ to help them to understand non-autistic perspectives."
Which leads to masking, which leads to distress and burnout, which leads to... 😣
Double-empathy problem:
Because autistic and non-autistic people experience the world and express emotions differently, it can be difficult for autistic and non-autistic people to experience cognitive empathy for one another, which can cause misunderstandings.
reframingautism.org.au/miltons-doub...
Because autistic and non-autistic people experience the world and express emotions differently, it can be difficult for autistic and non-autistic people to experience cognitive empathy for one another, which can cause misunderstandings.
reframingautism.org.au/miltons-doub...
Milton’s ‘double Empathy Problem’: A Summary for Non-academics - Reframing Autism
Currently, Autism is classified as a diagnosable ‘neurological disorder’. Most non-autistic people think of Autistic people as ‘lacking empathy’ and […]
reframingautism.org.au
November 22, 2024 at 10:07 PM
"Non-autistic people often expect Autistic people to learn non-autistic culture and communication.
Indeed, Autistic people are frequently given ‘treatment plans’ to help them to understand non-autistic perspectives."
Which leads to masking, which leads to distress and burnout, which leads to... 😣
Indeed, Autistic people are frequently given ‘treatment plans’ to help them to understand non-autistic perspectives."
Which leads to masking, which leads to distress and burnout, which leads to... 😣
Interested in how we can provide #neuroaffirmative support to neurodivergent kids? Have a look at the report I wrote with #NeurodiversityIreland which highlights the incredible community based supports they're building with and for the community neurodiversityireland.com/about/
November 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Interested in how we can provide #neuroaffirmative support to neurodivergent kids? Have a look at the report I wrote with #NeurodiversityIreland which highlights the incredible community based supports they're building with and for the community neurodiversityireland.com/about/
Incredibly disappointing to see the Irish Times tone policing @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social in his recent (brilliant) broadcast. In today's world, having 0 understanding that many #autistic people speak in different tones & inflections than NTs is embarrassing. Herein lies the double empathy issue 🤦🏻♀️
November 22, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Incredibly disappointing to see the Irish Times tone policing @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social in his recent (brilliant) broadcast. In today's world, having 0 understanding that many #autistic people speak in different tones & inflections than NTs is embarrassing. Herein lies the double empathy issue 🤦🏻♀️
Feeling... terrified (and excited) to be submitting some work to the #WFOT Congress for the first time ever. Is anyone here in the same boat, or have any words of wisdom/encouragement?! Hoping to meet lots of lovely OTs in Bangkok next year 😊
November 21, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Feeling... terrified (and excited) to be submitting some work to the #WFOT Congress for the first time ever. Is anyone here in the same boat, or have any words of wisdom/encouragement?! Hoping to meet lots of lovely OTs in Bangkok next year 😊
Such a great feature! The chaos of an ADHD brain often means I forget to complete important steps of tasks, and this really simple accessibility feature enables me to ensure my content is accessible too - design principles based on mutual soundness 🪩 (as @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social might say)
People tend to forget to add alt text. To help with this Bluesky has a setting. Go to Settings > Accessibility, and turn on "Require alt text before posting." And you will never forget to add alt text again. 5/7
November 21, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Such a great feature! The chaos of an ADHD brain often means I forget to complete important steps of tasks, and this really simple accessibility feature enables me to ensure my content is accessible too - design principles based on mutual soundness 🪩 (as @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social might say)
Reposted by Sorcha Dunne
✨ #Neurodivergent, Neuroaffirming Health & Social Care Practitioners✨
Yes, I'm going for it with my #StarterPacks!
Look at this amazing, growing list
But...I want more
Let me know somehow, anyhow if you want to be added or know someone else who should 🙂
#Neuroaffirming only
go.bsky.app/CvfD2Rf
Yes, I'm going for it with my #StarterPacks!
Look at this amazing, growing list
But...I want more
Let me know somehow, anyhow if you want to be added or know someone else who should 🙂
#Neuroaffirming only
go.bsky.app/CvfD2Rf
November 18, 2024 at 5:35 PM
✨ #Neurodivergent, Neuroaffirming Health & Social Care Practitioners✨
Yes, I'm going for it with my #StarterPacks!
Look at this amazing, growing list
But...I want more
Let me know somehow, anyhow if you want to be added or know someone else who should 🙂
#Neuroaffirming only
go.bsky.app/CvfD2Rf
Yes, I'm going for it with my #StarterPacks!
Look at this amazing, growing list
But...I want more
Let me know somehow, anyhow if you want to be added or know someone else who should 🙂
#Neuroaffirming only
go.bsky.app/CvfD2Rf
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Hello Blue Sky people. How is everyone here? I am here to get away from surveillance & vexatious baseless accusations on X because I am politically proPalestine.
Oh yes please buy my history making #OccupationalTherapy book
Oh yes please buy my history making #OccupationalTherapy book
November 16, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Hello Blue Sky people. How is everyone here? I am here to get away from surveillance & vexatious baseless accusations on X because I am politically proPalestine.
Oh yes please buy my history making #OccupationalTherapy book
Oh yes please buy my history making #OccupationalTherapy book
I should introduce myself! I'm Sorcha, an Irish OT with ~8 years clinical experience primarily in neuro rehabilitation and a particular interest in supporting those living with traumatic brain injury. I made the move to academia last year and am now a full time lecturer and admissions lead 🪩
November 18, 2024 at 12:21 PM
I should introduce myself! I'm Sorcha, an Irish OT with ~8 years clinical experience primarily in neuro rehabilitation and a particular interest in supporting those living with traumatic brain injury. I made the move to academia last year and am now a full time lecturer and admissions lead 🪩
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I am conducting a piece of research for my undergraduate psychology dissertation. I'm currently looking for around 10 autistic students/recent grads to take part in an open-ended questionnaire about their experiences of community at university. #AutRes
November 17, 2024 at 1:24 PM
I am conducting a piece of research for my undergraduate psychology dissertation. I'm currently looking for around 10 autistic students/recent grads to take part in an open-ended questionnaire about their experiences of community at university. #AutRes
Reposted by Sorcha Dunne
Calling all #Occupationaltherapists
I have set up a starter pack for Occupational Therapy. Please let me know of any OTs that can be added and spread the word.
go.bsky.app/7NRM4Bm
I have set up a starter pack for Occupational Therapy. Please let me know of any OTs that can be added and spread the word.
go.bsky.app/7NRM4Bm
November 14, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Calling all #Occupationaltherapists
I have set up a starter pack for Occupational Therapy. Please let me know of any OTs that can be added and spread the word.
go.bsky.app/7NRM4Bm
I have set up a starter pack for Occupational Therapy. Please let me know of any OTs that can be added and spread the word.
go.bsky.app/7NRM4Bm