dianaheyes.bsky.social @dianaheyes.bsky.social · 01/06/2025Last day of leave before I start my new job. I've been doing a lot of slow stitching, and took my doggo camping for the first time ❤️. 000
dianaheyes.bsky.social @dianaheyes.bsky.social · 19/05/2025I just had to share this fabulous treasure I picked up at the beach yesterday ❤️ #driftwood #treasure 000
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialAnn Memmott @annmemmott.bsky.social · 18/05/2025I'm not always a fan of the NAS and its behaviourist belief-systems (understatement), but sometimes it does useful research e.g. on transport. nas.chorus-mk.thirdlight.com/file/24/DYmk... This is about the challenges of getting from A to B, whilst autistic. "Just use the bus/train" isn't so easy. 47629
dianaheyes.bsky.social @dianaheyes.bsky.social · 12/05/2025Happy international nurses day to all the fabulous nurses and future nurses out there ❤️. @daniellemansley.bsky.social @chrishutchrnld.bsky.social @chris-dlamini.bsky.social @joe-dubghlas.bsky.social 131
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialDr Georgia Pavlopoulou @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social · 05/05/2025👉 You’ll leave with deepened insight, practical tools, a renewed commitment to challenge systems that retraumatise—and help build ones that heal. What to expect; 🎤 Lived-experience voices- names TBC soon! 📚 Research-informed practice 🤝 Cross-sector dialogue ⚡️ Embodied, compassionate wisdom 162
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialAnn Memmott @annmemmott.bsky.social · 28/04/2025www.nature.com/articles/d41... Research is supposed to hold high standards, ensuring information in them is original, accurate, ethical, and from the actual authors. Seems a lot of Journals have systems so poor that they allow AI to write stuff, then someone edits it out after publication (!).nature.comScience sleuths flag hundreds of papers that use AI without disclosing itTelltale signs of chatbot use are scattered through the scholarly literature — and, in some cases, have disappeared without a trace. 0167
dianaheyes.bsky.social @dianaheyes.bsky.social · 28/04/2025@daniellemansley.bsky.social and the gang 021
dianaheyes.bsky.social @dianaheyes.bsky.social · 18/04/2025There seem to be more goldfinches around this year! #Morecambe #goldfinches 010
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialSue Bridges 🦋 @suebridges.bsky.social · 13/04/2025There are no #LearningDisability #Nurses left. Imagine There are worse #healthinequalities for people with a learning disability Imagine Save our valued profession now. Your action will take two minutes but will last a lifetime. Thank you petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...petition.parliament.ukPetition: Fund a full bursary and maintenance fund to train Learning Disability NursesAt a time when the demand across health and social care is so high, numbers entering the LD nursing profession are too low. To halt this decline, support the profession with a full bursary and mainten... 154
dianaheyes.bsky.social @dianaheyes.bsky.social · 12/04/2025Lecturer role at The University of central Lancashire. @mrssj.bsky.social @chrishutchrnld.bsky.social @chris-dlamini.bsky.social @jbeebee.bsky.social @joe-dubghlas.bsky.social www.lancashire.ac.uk/jobs/lecture...lancashire.ac.ukLecturer in Nursing Learning Disabilities - 1235-24-R2Thinking of the next step in your career? Take a look at our exciting new role, Lecturer in Nursing Learning Disabilities based at our Preston Campus. Find out… 066
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialSteve Hardy @stevehardyldn.bsky.social · 20/03/2025Access denied: MPs call for overhaul of laws, strategy and attitudes to get transport working for disabled peoplecommittees.parliament.ukAccess denied: MPs call for overhaul of laws, strategy and attitudes to get transport working for disabled people - Committees - UK ParliamentA new Transport Committee report uncovers the harsh daily reality experienced by disabled people when using transport services, and calls for an overhaul of the regulatory system that should ensure th... 044
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialThinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 20/03/2025The Last of Us's Bella Ramsey describes their recent autism diagnosis as “freeing… It enables me to walk through the world with more grace towards myself about not being able to do the easy everyday tasks that everyone else seems to be able to do.” www.vogue.co.uk/article/bell... #neurodiversityvogue.co.uk“There’s No Reason For People Not To Know”: Bella Ramsey Opens Up About Their Liberating Autism Diagnosis & The Epic New Season Of ‘The Last Of Us’“The label of being autistic has been so helpful to me because that’s helped me to understand myself, but gender and sexuality-wise, labels do not feel comfy for me in any capacity, because I feel lik... 928470
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialCarina Steendam @akkerroos.bsky.social · 02/03/2025For anyone needing pubmed, here is the european mirrorpage europepmc.orgeuropepmc.orgEurope PMCHome - Europe PMCEurope PMC is an archive of life sciences journal literature. 67858
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialAlice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 02/03/2025It seems PubMed has disappeared. This is the digital equivalent of burning a library. 1942020645
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialAnn Memmott @annmemmott.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Fabulous new research re autism and learning (intellectual) disability. It's about assent/consent, and how to get it right for everyone. www.liebertpub.com/doi/epub/10.... Lots of thought, good checklists and ideas. This is so important, isn't it.liebertpub.comGuidelines for the Creation of Accessible Consent Materials and Procedures: Lessons from Research with Autistic People and People with Intellectual Disability 15522
dianaheyes.bsky.social @dianaheyes.bsky.social · 17/02/2025Job! www.uclan.ac.uk/jobs/lecture...uclan.ac.ukLecturer in Nursing Learning Disabilities - 1235-24-RThinking of the next step in your career? Take a look at our exciting new role, Lecturer in Nursing Learning Disabilities based at our Preston Campus. Find out… 000
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialSteve Hardy @stevehardyldn.bsky.social · 14/02/2025New campaign to halt preventable deaths from constipation #LearningDisabilitieslearningdisabilitytoday.co.ukNew campaign to halt preventable deaths from constipationA new campaign has been launched to highlight the dangers of poor constipation care for people with a learning disability and autistic people. 0138
dianaheyes.bsky.social @dianaheyes.bsky.social · 06/02/2025There's still time to apply. We have the best students 😁.https://www.uclan.ac.uk/jobs/lecturer-in-nursing-learning-disabilities?fbclid=IwY2xjawIR-cpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHdafzGTgFkvZN0nZBivymvm672Xv03rlg8cLhCI1FRQCQKB6vgpECKskLw_aem_WukVocKoJ6H5eqSaK9nrWQ #learningdisabilitynursing #ldnursecareers 000
dianaheyes.bsky.social @dianaheyes.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Always the student! #growthmindset #alwayslearning #postgradstudy 010
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialJonathan Beebee @jbeebee.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Interesting piece from Emmie Parish, student editor of Nursing Times and soon to be RNLD www.nursingtimes.net/students/wha...nursingtimes.net‘What does the future look like for me?’Three years ago the thought of applying for a job felt like such a long way off, and I thought I... 054
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialAnn Memmott @annmemmott.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Our gentle reminder that there's ~ 2 million autistic ppl in the UK. Research shows we are less likely to commit crime than other ppl, on average. Having an autism diagnosis is irrelevant to whether they are a criminal. It's like saying, "They have size 8 feet - let's fear all ppl with size 8 feet" 620534
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialPhotosymbols @photosymbols.bsky.social · 14/01/2025✨ We’re Hiring! ✨ Join Photosymbols and help create a more inclusive world. 🌍 🎨 Symbol Designer & Resident Artist (£37,500, full-time) 📞 Customer Care Officer (£14,000 for 20 hours/week) Remote roles with great benefits! 👉 Apply by 4pm, 14th Feb at photosymbols.com/jobs 133
dianaheyes.bsky.social @dianaheyes.bsky.social · 09/01/2025Look! Job opportunity at UCLaN www.uclan.ac.uk/jobs/lecture...uclan.ac.ukLecturer in Nursing Learning Disabilities - 1235-24Thinking of the next step in your career? Take a look at our exciting new role, Lecturer in Nursing Learning Disabilities based at our Preston Campus. Find out… 043
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialCreate the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Kindness ripples through us all, reminding us of the strength in caring for one another. #kindness #BeKind #KindnessMatters 🧡🧡🧡 ( image by Nikki Miles) 0658
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialThinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 01/01/2025Satire: "In a statement released today, neurotypicals conveyed their relief that “this horrible year is nearly over,” asserting the belief that an arbitrary change in year will […] generally fix all the ills of the world." At @thedailytism.bsky.social: thedailytism.com/2025-non-aut...thedailytism.com2025! Non-autistics convinced arbitrary date change will fix everythingAllistic people have expressed excitement that humanity will magically reset itself on the first of January, it has been announced. In a statement released today, neurotypicals conveyed their relief ... 315827
dianaheyes.bsky.social @dianaheyes.bsky.social · 01/01/2025www.linkedin.com/posts/diana-...linkedin.comDiana Heyes on LinkedIn: Reflecting on the past two challenging years, I've decided to share some…Reflecting on the past two challenging years, I've decided to share some thoughts for the new year. A significant impact on my life, career, and family was… 000
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialThinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 30/12/2024Saying “autistic people have superpowers” means well, but it creates false expectations and stereotypes and makes it seem that autistic people are less normal than anyone else. Let autistic people be human, please. #neurodiversity a.co/97Zc1Cp 519150
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialSusie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 21/12/2024Word of the day is ‘bellycheer’ (16th century): feasting, gluttony, and ‘the gratification of the belly’. 472197314
dianaheyes.bsky.social @dianaheyes.bsky.social · 23/12/2024I've been relaxing this weekend by making some of my handsewn dolls. It's my current favourite thing to make. Next week it could be something different. I'd love to see other people's creations too ☺️. #handmade #handsewndolls #feltcreatures 010
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialThinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 22/12/2024"Why is it that actively training autistic and wider-neurodivergent children & young people to people-please in exchange for conditional inclusion (but not necessarily acceptance) is still considered 'best practice' by professionals and parents?" Alternatives here: therapistndc.org/toxic-social...therapistndc.orgToxic Social Skills Training Goals, "Be yourself, but not like that."The vast majority of new-to-me students come with IEPs that have, probably well-meaning, but in actuality, toxic social skills goals 19288110
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialBurrow erupted feral from the woods $30/200 @burrow.northsky.social · 22/12/2024I don’t repost if you don’t have a alt-text!!! 1189
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialCentre for Research in Autism and Education @craeioe.bsky.social · 17/12/2024New paper summary: Perceptual Experiences of Autistic People With an Intellectual Disability and People With Williams Syndrome 🤹♂️ Focus, distraction & sensory processing. 🎧 Strengths & challenges across both groups. #AutRes crae.ioe.ac.uk/perce...crae.ioe.ac.ukPerceptual Experiences of Autistic People With an Intellectual Disability and People With Williams SyndromeWe looked at how autistic people with intellectual disabilities and people with Williams Syndrome (WS) experience focus, distraction, and input like sounds or sight. We wanted to find out if autist… 1147
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialLearning Disabilities & Autism at Manchester Met @learningmet.bsky.social · 09/12/2024In case you missed it! Please join us (in-person or online) this Wednesday, 11th December, for our next research group seminar: 055
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialThinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 09/12/2024"Our autistic children are doing their best to survive in schools. We need to move beyond the old mantras & myths around reasons-for-behaviour, and into a present & future where we understand deeply and work collaboratively." @annmemmott.bsky.social, at TPGA: thinkingautismguide.com/2019/05/beha... 511832
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialPhotosymbols @photosymbols.bsky.social · 08/12/2024Hello, Bluesky! 👋 We’ve made the jump and can’t wait to connect with people here. Let’s create a kinder, more inclusive world together. 🌍 #HelloBluesky #InclusionMatters #EasyRead #LearningDisability #Photosymbols 4194
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialSteve Hardy @stevehardyldn.bsky.social · 04/12/2024#Chooseldnursing 062
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialLearning Disabilities & Autism at Manchester Met @learningmet.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Please join us in-person or online for the next event in our research group seminar series. Nathaniel Lawford will be discussing the history and significance of the self-advocacy movement for people with learning disabilities and/or autism in England. Follow the link to find out more, and join us:eventbrite.co.ukLearning Disabilities and Autism Seminar Series: Advocating for AdvocacyThe Learning Disability & Autism Research Group welcome guest speaker Nathaniel Lawford. 01512
dianaheyes.bsky.social @dianaheyes.bsky.social · 03/12/2024www.facebook.com/share/v/1Hjk...facebook.comRedirecting... 000
dianaheyes.bsky.social @dianaheyes.bsky.social · 01/12/2024When I'm not working in one of my 2 jobs, I like to make things to relax. Today I made this, with honeysuckle from my garden, and other greenery from the ground in my local park. All free, and a relaxing activity (apart from being pricked by the holly 😂) 010
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialThinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 01/12/2024“Anyone can be a victim of ableism if they do not follow societal norms that our culture sets for people’s bodies and minds. In fact, we need to realize how corrosive the oppression of ableism is on our culture & society.” From @communicationfirst.bsky.social: communicationfirst.org/dr-lateef-mc...communicationfirst.org“How Ableism Impacts People Who Use AAC”Presentation by Dr. Lateef McLeod 213444
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialThinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 01/12/2024The collaborative book Improving Mental Health Therapies for Autistic Children and Young People “presents cutting-edge thinking on mental health and service transformation in relation to autistic children and young people (CYP) and their families.” www.routledge.com/Improving-Me... #neurodiversityroutledge.comImproving Mental Health Therapies for Autistic Children and Young People: Promoting Self-agency, Curiosity and CollaborationThis unique, collaborative book, featuring contributions from autistic and non-autistic experts, presents cutting-edge thinking on mental health and service transformation in relation to autistic chil... 25520
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialIrene Tuffrey-Wijne @tuffrey-wijne.com · 29/11/2024How do you choose between the dying wish of your mother and the risks for your disabled son? This thread is such a clear and moving description of the dilemmas we face as a society, and the difficult discussions we need to have. Thank you Mark 163
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialSteve Hardy @stevehardyldn.bsky.social · 30/11/2024Will the Mental Health Bill create meaningful change for people with learning disabilities and autism? www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/topic/policy...learningdisabilitytoday.co.ukWill the Mental Health Bill create meaningful change for people with learning disabilities and autism?Earlier this week, the House of Lords gathered to hear the second reading of the Mental Health Bill. Baroness Merron, who sponsored the Bill, said it will ensure that mental health care is “appropriat... 021
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialNaomi L. Jacobs @naomijacobs.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Fantastic research on disabled and neurodivergent people’s experiences of cancer services, involving disabled community researchers. The clear, accessible research report is worth reading. 0154
Reposted by @dianaheyes.bsky.socialRebecca Crossley @ldnurse1.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Brilliant idea!! @helenlavertymbe.bsky.social do you have any clout and maybe getting students to canvass other uni students to sign? LD nurses supporting other and advocacy groups to sign? 292