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Dr Becky Wood

@thewoodbug.bsky.social

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Senior lecturer, autism researcher. Reader, writer, radio listener, swimmer and nature lover. Arts buff. Dislikes: cronyism. Fan of The Archers 🙂

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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · Jun 28

📣 Latest article from Autistic School Staff Project - the experiences of autistic teachers in Poland 📣

Many challenges but strongest findings yet on monotropism.

Questioning the inclusivity of current expectations of teachers.

Open access - please share!
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www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

www.tandfonline.com

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Stephen Collins @stephencollins.bsky.social · 5d

Don't read this headline please, it spoils the comic!

Please click the link, read the comic, visit the Guardian! But don't read the headline!

Nnnnnng!

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Ryan Gosling’s pasty looks nice – but how did it get on my phone screen? The Stephen Collins cartoon

We are so advanced yet so basic

www.theguardian.com

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Max Antony-Newman @max-antony-newman.bsky.social · 10d

Mark your calendars for October 23 webinar with Dr. Ulana Pidzamecky organized by CIES Europe and Central Asia SIG. The talk is titled Flourishing or floundering? Exploring Ukrainian elementary schoolteacher understandings of their professional experience lnkd.in/gEk4u-vS

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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 11d

#TheArchers Quite extraordinary that Brian’s big offer to Stella is for her to expertly manage the farm and get it ready for his kids to inherit. Is that really the best he can do?
He should make her a part owner, rather than an employee.

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ARGH Scotland (formerly Autism Rights Group Highland) @arghscotland.bsky.social · 14d

arghighland.co.uk/statement-mi...

Statement from ARGH Scotland on Recent Misinformation Regarding Autism – ARGH

arghighland.co.uk

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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 18d

Gorgeous

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 18d

Just out - new educational animation films about Autistic Experiences that I have been working on with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social team- would love to hear your feedback!

Discovering You’re Autistic
youtu.be/-eDv2omDMko?...

Discovering You're Autistic

YouTube video by Thriving Autistic

youtu.be

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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you Alison - we are lucky that you can join us!

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 18d

Looking forward to teaching MEd #Inclusion students today: “Policy in Practice” with the wonderful @thewoodbug.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

Opening slide. The evolving concept of inclusion. Policy in Practice. Alison Mitchell. Headteacher in residence.

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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 21d

Oh I see. I'm a bit behind. Most of the scenes tbh. I wish there was a storyline in #TheArchers I could get behind.

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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 21d

The scene where the wedding guests are eating the flower and produce. #TheArchers

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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you - I would love to come!
(Hope you feel better soon 🤒)

Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 22d

@kosjenka.bsky.social Hi - I have emailed Jasmina on what I think is her work email address. My contact details are here if you want to get in touch: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/educ...
It would be good to continue the conversation 🙂

Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 23d

New silliness low in #TheArchers tonight.
Sacrilege to do this with the Flower & Produce Show 🥬 🥮 💐

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Isabelle Finn-Kelcey @isabellefk.bsky.social · 24d

Also important to reflect on which groups & individual CYP might benefit from #accessarrangements, eg a quiet room, reader, scribe, movement breaks, comfy clothes, extra time, fidget items, laptop, standing desk, SEMH support …

TY @thewoodbug.bsky.social 🙏

www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 24d

Thanks Isabelle - ie use the access arrangements that are already permitted (subject to certain provisos).

Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 25d

Cheryl Mangan describes a project aimed at prioritising marginalised groups (in relation to autism) in Australia, also acknowledging intersectional identities. #AE2025 #AutismEurope25

Presentation slide indicating which groups can be excluded from autism research and practice. Speaker next to the slide and a seated audience.

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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 25d

Maria Paloma Contreras & team are collaborating with rural communities in Spain to increase support for autistic people. (I wish there had been a lot more about marginalised groups at #AE2025). #AutismEurope25

Speaker and presentation slide and a seated audience.

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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 25d

Tyree McIntosh discusses the barriers to autism assessment and diagnosis for Black families. #AutismEurope25 #AE2025

Presentation slide with seated audience in front.

Presentation slide with the presenter in front and a seated audience.

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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 25d

@josaul.bsky.social I enjoyed your talk yesterday Jo. Very interesting and well presented research findings.

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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 25d

Last day of #AutismEurope25 and bought this really nice clicker from Sensory Interactive to take home. They also have a range of chewelry. #AE2025

Fidget toy in the shape of an egg with a smiley face.

Person sitting at a stall with fidget and chewy items for sale.

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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 26d

Really lovely to meet you and your colleague today 😊

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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 26d

At a workshop by @soundcube.bsky.social and @drannar.bsky.social about their Card Sort Task for Trauma (CaTT). #AutismEurope25 #AE2025

Two people sitting in front of a screen entitled Card Sort Task for Trauma

Presentation screen with an illustration by Jon Adams.
The Card Sort Task for Trauma

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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 26d

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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 26d

My poster was moved! @kosjenka.bsky.social

Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 26d

Wenn gives a shout-out to @autisticrealms.bsky.social work and to the monotropism questionnaire.
#AutismEurope25

Screen with links relating to monotropism with Wenn standing in front.

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