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Ailbhe McKinney

@AilbheMckinney

PhD University of Edinburgh. Neurodiversity & Disability, Mental Health, Cognitive Development, Participatory Research Methods, Creating Impact with Research

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calendar_today31-05-2020 23:18:01

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Sensory Street(@sensory_street) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We can't wait to welcome attendees to the launch of our ! Look for our student volunteers who will guide you to Park House. To find information on the event, or for any last-minute bookings, visit our website:

buff.ly/3PaEp7E

See you soon!

We can't wait to welcome attendees to the launch of our #Supermarketguide! Look for our student volunteers who will guide you to Park House. To find information on the event, or for any last-minute bookings, visit our website: buff.ly/3PaEp7E See you soon!
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sarah o'brien(@SarahMarieOB) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Lived exp is not just sharing your story for others to hear the trauma, it’s using it to help with strategic decision making, setting agendas for change, informing how things should be designed, shaping priorities to align with communities.

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ND_depression_project(@NdDepression) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're still looking for neurodivergent teenagers with or without a depression diagnosis and their parents to join our study. Help us understand and measure depression better in these young people. Email [email protected]

We're still looking for neurodivergent teenagers with or without a depression diagnosis and their parents to join our study. Help us understand and measure depression better in these young people. Email i.k.g.steinthorsdottir@sms.ed.ac.uk #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD #DCD #Dyspraxia
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Ailbhe McKinney(@AilbheMckinney) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This whole project is a beautiful example of participatory research.

See below for a guide for autistic people to identify when a relationship is healthy (green traffic light), not a good match (orange) or abusive/toxic (red).

There is an easy read version too.

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Monique Botha is actually they/them 🤷🏻‍♀️(@DrMBotha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Out of all the projects I've worked on during my career this is one that is exceptionally close to my heart. Having experienced intimate partner violence myself in some early romatnic relationships, it is certainly a guide I would have wanted. durham.ac.uk/research/insti…

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Bethany Donaghy (she/her)(@bethanydonaghy1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Looking for with who would be interested in being a paid expert by experience.

This involves an online half-day meeting discussing if materials for a study exploring Autistic adults barriers to pain management are inclusive & accessible!

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College of Social Sciences(@CoSS_Birmingham) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Professor Laura Crane spoke to Channel 4 News last week alongside Autistic Girls Network on the important issue of waiting lists for autism assessments. 📺

Watch the full segment on the Channel 4 website ⬇️
channel4.com/news/autism-as…

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Jo Van Herwegen(@JoVanHerwegen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Have you worked a person with Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome or Williams Syndrome?
Are you a practitioner (clinicians, doctors, nurses, SLTs, teachers, TA, OTs, EP) or researcher?
Please complete our priority setting survey (deadline 17/03!)
surreyfahs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9B…
Emily Farran @[email protected]

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Dr Karri Gillespie-Smith(@Karri_G_Smith) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📣📣🎉New article on Friendships in Autism In Adulthood - liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/au…
Background: Previous research has often documented that is an area of difficulty for Autistic people, however this may be due to a neurotypical understanding of friendship. 1/7

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Dr Jo Billington(@MsJoBillington) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A colleague is looking for autistic adults to participate in a study into authentic forms of autistic communication. Please email the address below for more information.

A colleague is looking for autistic adults to participate in a study into authentic forms of autistic communication. Please email the address below for more information.
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Laura Fox 🇪🇺(@laura_j_fox) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🧵📢 Are you a parent of an autistic child who is non-verbal or communicates in non-traditional ways? If so, students from University of York would love to hear from you. More info below!

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Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou(@JoPavlopoulou) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⭐Call for autistic + ADHD young people with experiences of low mood/depression or burnout to take part in interviews

We want to understand how the school environment impacts YPs' mood. Receive up to £20 e-vouchers!
qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_0d…

⭐Call for autistic + ADHD young people with experiences of low mood/depression or burnout to take part in interviews We want to understand how the school environment impacts YPs' mood. Receive up to £20 e-vouchers! qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_0d…
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