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Steven Kapp @drstevenkapp.bsky.social · 20d

Proud to teach on the MSc in Psychology and Learning Disability. @uoppald.bsky.social! It’s part-time & online, so students may meet in person for 1st time at graduation as below.

It’s not too late to apply for this term, although next week is induction week & teaching week after, so act quickly!

A subset of MSc Psychology and Learning Disability graduates celebrating their degree on the Portsmouth Guildhall steps, with current and past course leaders Jo Nye and Axelle Philippon and Neurodiversity Studies coordinator Steven Kapp joining them in the festivities.

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Centre for Interaction, Development and Diversity @uopcidd.bsky.social · Jun 30

In case you missed it, a presentation by our Director Beatriz López. @drstevenkapp.bsky.social, and @eminegurbuz.bsky.social delivered a good practice research showcase on Creating an inclusive research culture for neurodivergent researchers, as part of the Uni's Research Culture Connect-Fest.

University of Portsmouth Centre for Interaction, Development and Diversity Director Beatriz López presents on her talk with Steven Kapp and Emine Gurbuz at the UoP Research Culture Connect-Fest, with the slide reading Good Practice Showcase 1: Creating an inclusive research culture for neurodivergent researchers.

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MSc Psychology and Learning Disability @uoppald.bsky.social · May 29

Please consider taking part in this quick online study about how people form first impressions in social interaction, using AI avatars, by our student @valrentinaolivieri.bsky.social. The study also presents an opportunity to give feedback about the AI-generated scenarios. To participate, see below.

Steven Kapp @drstevenkapp.bsky.social · May 29

Please help my student @valrentinaolivieri.bsky.social with her study on first impressions using AI avatars.
✅ 2 short scenarios
📷 Quick questions (~15 mins)
📷18+ with internet and a device
To participate: research.sc/participant/...
Visit this site or scan the QR code on poster
Please reskeet 🙏

CALL FOR RESPONDENTS!
For study on Social Interaction and First Impression formation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
If you are:
- Interested in taking part in a scenariobased
game featuring AI-generated avatars
and an interactive virtual world.
- Have access to an internet connection and
a device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) to
use to access two scenarios and answer a
couple of questionnaires.
THEN YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO
PARTICIPATE!
To participate, simply go here: https://research.sc/participant/login/dynamic/D7CABF64-D335-400D-90FD-368DE41AF496 or
scan the OR code!

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Centre for Interaction, Development and Diversity @uopcidd.bsky.social · May 20

Today our own Alessandra Fasulo co-authored presentation on Improving prosocial behaviour in the primary school classroom through a school-based mindfulness programme, & @drstevenkapp.bsky.social presented on paper below on experience of autistic ppl AFAB, at Childhood & Youth Symposium. See thread:

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 9

Have 15 minutes for a study on interactive AI-generated avatars, to inform understanding of first impressions and social interactions? This is for @valrentinaolivieri.bsky.social's MSc, supervised by @drstevenkapp.bsky.social.
Link (or use the QR code on poster below):
research.sc/participant/...

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Steven Kapp @drstevenkapp.bsky.social · Apr 25

Following public false claims on autism causation and attacks on science, INSAR has released a statement that people are “born with autism”
www.autism-insar.org/page/insarst.... Autism as innate and lifelong is the focus my new free paper (long thread incoming): www.frontiersin.org/journals/int...

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Centre for Interaction, Development and Diversity @uopcidd.bsky.social · Apr 22

New paper free until June 8 in Research in Autism by @addiebabe.bsky.social & our Director Prof Beatriz Lopez “Mental health in autistic adults: Key stages in the journey from experiencing psychological distress to recovery”. Paper w/ our own @drstevenkapp.bsky.social is also free (see posts below).

MSc Psychology and Learning Disability @uoppald.bsky.social · Apr 22

New papers on autistic ppl's experiences by our graduates from their @uoppald.bsky.social dissertations are temporarily free. See Beth Fearon's on puberty and adolescence (free this month) www.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1089/aut.2024.0298 & below thread for @addiebabe.bsky.social's on mental health.

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Centre for Interaction, Development and Diversity @uopcidd.bsky.social · Apr 1

3 temporary UK only research assistant positions, for creating & monitoring database, designing & updating website, & project lead, for profiling neurodivergent needs in school, uni & employment. CV & short expression of interest due to @eminegurbuz.bsky.social ([email protected]) by 10 April

CIDD
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 3 RESEARCH ASSISTANT TEMPORARY POSITIONS (3 MONTHS)
Start date: 28th of April - End date 31st of July, 2025
Roles:
1. Grade 4 Research Assistant (240 hours; in total £5,460 before tax)
Creation and monitoring of database
2. Grade 4 Research Assistant (180 hours; in total £4,095 before tax)
Design and updates of the website/platform
3. Grade 5 Research Associate (120 hours; in total £3,049 before tax) -
Project lead. Postgraduate qualification (Masters) is required.
There is flexibility in how you distribute the working hours within the week over the period of employment, however your commitment will not be shorter than the duration of the project (i.e. end of July). You are welcome to apply for more than one role if you have the skills required. Please indicate this in your application. Work for all positions can be carried out online.
Project description:
Creation of a website to centralise and disseminate co-produced profiling tools, training, and open resources. A database will be created to register evidence of impact: who is benefiting from the tools hosted in this platform.

Skills required:
Role 1: Research Assistant to create and monitor databases
● Creating online questionnaires
● Analysing qualitative and quantitative data
Role 2: Research Assistant to design and update the website/platform
● IT and website developing skills
● Familiarity with programming languages
Role 3: Research Lead to liaise with the research team
● Project management skills
● Experience in carrying out empirical research projects
● Communication and team working skills

How to apply:
Please email your CV and a short Expression of Interest (one-page max) depicting how your experience and skills match with the role(s). Email both to emine.gurbuz@port.ac.uk by the 10th of April. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview on the week of 14-18th of April. Please indicate your availability for that week when you submit your application.

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Steven Kapp @drstevenkapp.bsky.social · Mar 25

My @uoppald.bsky.social student Edward is recruiting autistic adults who have been assessed by the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule to share your experiences of & views on ADOS, an interaction- & observation-based diagnostic measure. Participants can be anywhere globally. See more info below.

MSc Psychology and Learning Disability @uoppald.bsky.social · Mar 25

Edward Fisher is recruiting autistic adults who have been assessed by the ADOS for his @uoppald.bsky.social project, to share experiences and views. The ADOS could have been anytime (even as children) and does not need to have resulted in diagnosis. Participation options include video, audio & email

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Centre for Interaction, Development and Diversity @uopcidd.bsky.social · Mar 21

New @autisminadulthood.bsky.social paper - Beth Fearon's @uoppald.bsky.social MSc supervised by our own @drstevenkapp.bsky.social with @dramypearson.bsky.social: "Exploring the social emotional impact of puberty and adolescence on autistic people assigned female at birth". Free for now - see below

MSc Psychology and Learning Disability @uoppald.bsky.social · Mar 21

New @autisminadulthood.bsky.social paper: social and emotional impact of puberty and adolescence on autistic people assigned female at birth. Beth Fearon's @uoppald.bsky.social MSc thesis supervised by @drstevenkapp.bsky.social with @dramypearson.bsky.social.
Free: www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...

Exploring the Social and Emotional Impact of Puberty and Adolescence on Autistic People Assigned Female at Birth | Autism in Adulthood

Background: Emerging research suggests that puberty and adolescence may be particularly difficult for autistic people assigned female at birth (AFAB), but there is currently very little exploration of...

www.liebertpub.com

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Steven Kapp @drstevenkapp.bsky.social · Mar 6

My @uoppald.bsky.social student Sarah Harwood is calling autistic parents (especially fathers) of autistic child(ren) to share their experiences, by e-mail or video anywhere, or in person (SW England). 5-min questionnaire to express interest (more options on poster): research.sc/participant/... Thx

RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED
Are yo an autistic parent to an autistic child?
What is the study about?
We are looking to talk to autistic parents of autistic children about their experiences.
What would need to do?
You will be invited take part completed face short interview which can face or online.
What are the participant requirements?
You will need be an autistic biological parent of an autistic child. You or your child can be formally diagnosed, awaiting assessment, or self identify as autistic. You will need have gained this autistic status since becoming parent.
How do take part?
Please scan the QR code here to register your interest in taking part, or email me directly: sarah.harwood@myport.ac.uk.

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Centre for Interaction, Development and Diversity @uopcidd.bsky.social · Mar 4

The PI is own own Emine Gurbuz and our Co-Is are @drstevenkapp.bsky.social and our Director Beatriz Lopez (in addition to Dr Lauren Marsh of the University of Nottingham)

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Centre for Interaction, Development and Diversity @uopcidd.bsky.social · Mar 4

We are recruiting for a study on the support experiences and needs of autistic university students in the UK, alongside @notts-psych.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social researcher Dr Lauren Marsh. Please consider participating if eligible and share widely with your networks. More info below!

Steven Kapp @drstevenkapp.bsky.social · Mar 4

Calling autistic uni students in UK (UG, masters): our survey on your support experiences & needs, developed from community-based participatory research w/ autistic & non-autistic students & disability support staff. Pls share widely
Scan QR code in flyer -> send drafted email to receive direct link

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MSc Psychology and Learning Disability @uoppald.bsky.social · Feb 23

@uoppald.bsky.social graduate Addie originally gave MSc course unsolicited, positive review on Twitter prior to Musk's takeover. Here are her updated thoughts, having since been graduation speaker for all of Psychology at Portsmouth, presented her thesis at ITAKOM w/ paper on the way, started a PhD.

Addie - inky, pinky, thinky 😉 @addiebabe.bsky.social · Feb 23

Delighted to see my former MSc course is now on Bluesky! I graduated from this course in 2022 and can honestly say it was life-changing! The modules were v. interesting and informative, lecturers incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, small cohort and online learning at my own pace...

MSc Psychology and Learning Disability @uoppald.bsky.social · Feb 23

Hello, we are a 2-year part-time (can work alongside) online ("live" *options*; costs the same, can study from everywhere) MSc course on learning/intellectual disability, autism, and neurodiversity. Students have own tutor. We are recruiting for September. To learn more: port.ac.uk/study/course...

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Centre for Interaction, Development and Diversity @uopcidd.bsky.social · Feb 23

We (Centre for Interaction, Development and Diversity) and our MSc course (Psychology and Learning Disability) are migrating from Twitter to BlueSky! Staff on @uoppald.bsky.social are @uopcidd.bsky.social researchers, have practical experience in the NHS or schools, or expertise in distance learning

MSc Psychology and Learning Disability @uoppald.bsky.social · Feb 23

Hello, we are a 2-year part-time (can work alongside) online ("live" *options*; costs the same, can study from everywhere) MSc course on learning/intellectual disability, autism, and neurodiversity. Students have own tutor. We are recruiting for September. To learn more: port.ac.uk/study/course...

Psychology and Learning Disability

Learn how to make a positive difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities, as well as their families and supporters, on our MSc Psychology and Learning Disability course. This 2 year, ...

port.ac.uk

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Centre for Interaction, Development and Diversity @uopcidd.bsky.social · Feb 19

We are new to BlueSky! We research people & things in their contexts. Follow us for Centre & members' updates.
ICYMI we welcomed
@hattdesigns.bsky.social Sarah Timperley & Jessica Riordan to share their Neurodiversity Project on neurodivergent students & staff (see unimelb.edu.au/neurodiversity)!

Neurodiversity Project

The University of Melbourne Neurodiversity Project is a multi- faceted, interdisciplinary initiative which aims to better support our neurodivergent community and improve the experiences of all neurod...

unimelb.edu.au

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