Hello, everyone! I'm re-emerging from teaching to be at #INSAR2026! Looking forward to catching up with people.

Today we are showcasing an article by @cjcrompton.bsky.social, @aalcorn.bsky.social, @katiecebula.bsky.social and @suereviews.bsky.social in the journal Frontiers for Young Minds. This article accessibly explains what neurodiversity is and how neurodivergent people can experience day-to-day life.

I've been super quiet for a few months but I've re-emerged at Autism Europe in Dublin!
Please say hi! You can also catch me/the Learning About Neurodiversity at School project at symposium S1.06 at 1530 today.
#AEC2025

Haven't seen #LEANSproject? Our website is a one-stop shop to download the resources, get articles and recorded talks, and answer all your questions. Visit us here: salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk/leans

@suereviews.bsky.social @fergus.oolong.co.uk @reeshazahir.bsky.social and so many more LEANS contributors who either aren't on Bluesky or I can't find them right now!

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Last week, the Learning About Neurodiversity at School #LEANSproject celebrated 3 years since releasing our 100% free classroom resources.
Changing minds and practices takes time--thank you SO much for continuing to download, share, and use LEANS, wherever you are in the world!

Call for Evidence: Meeting the needs of neurodivergent children and their families living in temporary accommodation - Special Needs Jungle Two researchers put out a Call for Evidence from families of neurodivergent children who have experience of living in temporary accommodation

Just a few days left to submit evidence for this: Meeting the needs of neurodivergent children and their families living in temporary accommodation - Special Needs Jungle www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...

When I moved to the UK, I first saw a child's *drawing* of a Henry Hoover and thought it was so cute and imaginative that they added little eyes to their vacuum. Eventually I saw one in person and went WHAT!

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

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. 🧵

These both sound really exciting!

@autisticdoctor.bsky.social I wonder if you might know some interested people in the UK? ALL viewpoints welcome in this study!

If you're interested in autism, religious experience, and people who are minimally-speaking / have higher support needs, do check out this job at U of Aberdeen:

www.abdnjobs.co.uk/vacancy/rese...

You'd get to work on a very interesting project with a really great team.

This image contains a cartoon illustration of a person in a laboratory coat, carrying a clipboard and wearing a face mask, standing in front of a cabinet of vials and flasks. The text reads: “We are calling University-Based Academics or Clinicians who have experience working with participants with diagnosed or suspected neurodevelopmental conditions. Receive a £20 voucher as a Thank You! A 1-hour online interview” The image includes a QR code and the University of Bristol logo.

Resesearchers, can you help? My wonderful MSc student Esther is recruiting NOW for an online interview study on how uni-based academic/clinical researchers think and talk about neurodevelopmental diversity in their everyday work (postdocs + up).

We've had loads of spam sign-ups, so really need YOU!

Orange blending into green book cover of "neurodiversity: a very short introduction" by Robert Chapman and Sue Fletcher Watson, with this text written in a white font.

Excited to say that "Neurodiversity: A Very Short Introduction" written by myself and @suereviews.bsky.social is finally ready to preorder! Afaik the first general academic introduction covering the ND movement, ND studies, and applications of ND theory in practice.

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These events are going to be really well run, and capture such important perspectives which will shape future understanding and policy.

If you're eligible please sign-up

if you can share, please do that!

I have been off social media for a while and all I can say is FIRST YEAR OF LECTURING.
Have some events on the horizon, and meeting colleagues/hearing about others' work often makes me feel more inspired to post, so maybe I can make a comeback!

YIKES to this whole situation!!!

Thrilled to find out today that my paper and symposium for the @autismeurope.bsky.social Autism Congress 2025 have been accepted.

So looking forward to presenting our research on neuroinclusive education with @aalcorn.bsky.social @drlornaham.bsky.social and Anna Cook.

Who's coming too?

Delighted to share this new open access article which presents four amazing case studies showcasing coproduction methods in neurodevelopmental research

Lots of people have published theory and there are some useful toolkits too, but its still rare to actually read what people did...

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Applied Principles for Inclusive Practice in Neurodevelopmental Research: A Selection and Report of Illustrative Case Studies - Current Developmental Disorders Reports Purpose of Review Inclusive research practices are important for neurodevelopmental studies, facilitating the involvement of community members throughout the research process. Highlighting this value,...

Really pleased to have been part of the team who authored this new article: 'Applied Principles for Inclusive Practice in Neurodevelopmental Research: A Selection and Report of Illustrative Case Studies'. Huge thanks to @cjcrompton.bsky.social & @suereviews.bsky.social for bringing us all together!

I shared this article with some PG students the other week, and they singled it out of a long list as being a particularly helpful and thought-provoking source!

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Autistic? Into #comics? Our research project needs you!

From occasional doodlers to published cartoonists, from casual readers to hardcore fans - we would love you to share your views!

Take part in this research by clicking this link:

cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Please share!

Man at the co-op just excused his confusion over paying by saying he "hadn't had his morning coffee". After an awkward pause he added defensively to the cashier "Well it's morning SOMEWHERE!"

I think there are quite a few people at Bristol Uni psych who may be interested. Will the full call be on the journal website?

I'm working on a large scale feedback survey right now about an educational resource (sent to thousands of people!).

*In general*, what % of responses might you expect for a feedback survey to majority-UK recipients? Hoping for ~5-10% but have seen wildly varying estimates on this...

I feel like January has already lasted SEVERAL years...anyone else?!

We are hiring! We're looking for a great project manager to help with a large-scale Wellcome funded study. If you know of anyone that this might appeal to, please share.

www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49880/

Research Fellow (Grade 7) 1.0FTE, fixed term for 24 months at University of Sussex An academic position as a Research Fellow (Grade 7) 1.0FTE, fixed term for 24 months is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional academic job opportunities...

Very excited to share this 2year postdoc job, working on a co-produced model for autistic adults' social care

Project led by & draws on work of the National Autistic Taskforce (especially Yo Dunn) with supporting cast of David Orr, @kathyleadbitter.bsky.social + me

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLI718/r...

I've stress-eaten all my scones before I finished marking all the assignments...send help

What time is it? Time to start inflicting Dolly Parton Christmas music on the people near and dear to me, I'm so glad you asked!