Ailbhe McKinney
@AilbheMckinney
PhD University of Edinburgh. Neurodiversity & Disability, Mental Health, Cognitive Development, Participatory Research Methods, Creating Impact with Research
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31-05-2020 23:18:01
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Today is the day! We're launching our #supermarketguide at Uni of Reading to make supermarkets more inclusive for autistic people. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
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!
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] #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD #DCD #Dyspraxia
Our peer reviewed article on Autistic experiences of menopause and midlife now published! ChristineJenkinsAutisticResearcher Rose Matthews Miranda Brady Julie Turner-Cobb Autism Journal
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13…
If you are a parent/carer if a child diagnosed with FASD or PAE history - please complete FASD Fife Eileen Calder Oshay’s Brain Domains CIC please support research by Sam Francis
Looking for #UKbased #Autisticadults with #chronicpain 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!
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…
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]
📣📣🎉New article on Friendships in Autism In Adulthood - liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/au…
Background: Previous research has often documented that #friendship is an area of difficulty for Autistic people, however this may be due to a neurotypical understanding of friendship. 1/7
This PhD research funded by LauraLynn, Ireland's Children's Hospice may be of interest to colleagues in IASW, Social Care Ireland, ISCP, Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland, INDI, Barretstown and
The Jack and Jill Children's Foundation. Would appreciate any shares or RTs! Thank you 😊
🧵📢 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!