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Ecila

@ecilathump.bsky.social
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Qualified teacher but not teaching; aln/send; on my own nd discovery journey and am officially au; mh sufferer; nd mother; dysgu cymraeg; background in environmental science; nerdy geek type person...

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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
We went to an event this afternoon. Lots of people and noise. Not ideal for all of our chronically ill/nd family. I limited interaction which wasn't actually to difficult. Yet here I am sitting in my garden feeling lonely. #autistic
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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
DLA form ordered... this feels like a huge step and still need to fill it in!!!
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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Recording evidence for DLA app... not sure I am best placed to know what a "normal" 12yo would need support with being nd myself and living in an nd majority household...
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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Apparently, if my child refuses to go to school I should use my authority as a parent to send him in.
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Tour de France Hommes @letour.stadio.top · 12/07/2026
🏁 24 km ⛰️ Mont Bessou (cat. 4) ⛰ 1️⃣ 🇳🇱 Mathieu van der Poel, 1pt #TDF2026
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Tour de France Hommes @letour.stadio.top · 12/07/2026
🏁 80 km ⛰️ Suc au May (cat. 2) ⛰ 1️⃣ 🇬🇧 Tom Pidcock, 5pts 2️⃣ 🇺🇸 Quinn Simmons, 3pts 3️⃣ 🇳🇴 Tobias Halland Johannessen, 2pts 4️⃣ 🇧🇪 Lennert Van Eetvelt, 1pt #TDF2026
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Chris G 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @sidneypaget.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
#ConversationTopicsForBeginners What’s your favourite bird, and why is it a kingfisher?
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Caroline Keep @ka83k.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
#TOTD today it's a podcast adhdchatter really good and highlights why peer support groups so important to neurodivergents. Like this podcast it's good. youtu.be/gf0AVhA3phc?...
youtu.be
5 Signs You're A High-Masking Autistic With ADHD (AuDHD Expert Explains)
YouTube video by ADHD Chatter Podcast
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The business starter kit @robbuildsbusiness.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Are people using bluesky successfully to launch new businesses?
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Tour de France Hommes @letour.stadio.top · 09/07/2026
🏁 165 km - #TDF2026 ⏱️ Despite the peloton’s efforts, the lead held by the leading trio is steadily increasing and now stands at over a minute! ⏱️ Malgré les efforts du peloton, l'avance du trio de tête augmente régulièrement et dépasse à présent la minute !
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Brandy @3dogz.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
It’s HOT! Don’t forget to unplug your local Data center to stay cool.
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Existential Comics @existentialcomics.com · 09/07/2026
A scientist, a philosopher, and a poet walk into a bar. They all drink heavily to try to forget the state that society is in.
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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Have you read The Passengers by John Marrs?
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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Very restrained visit to Hay on Wye... I also bought cds but they are in the car. A book to share, a pin badge for me and one for a friend.
Image shows front cover of The Boy Who Lost His Spark by Maggie o'Farrell and 2 pin badges supporting lgbtqia+ and audhd.
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David Gray-Hammond (NeuroHub Community) @neurohubcommunity.org · 08/07/2026
If you want to be among the first to hear about what we're doing at NeuroHub Community, you can join our mailing list to receive regular updates on our offerings. Please note this is separate to our substack. neurohubcommunity.org/join-our-mai... #ActuallyAutistic
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Anna Holmes @annabookwriter.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Men: Consent can be revoked at any time or it isn’t actually consent. Hope that finally helps, because dear god, a lot of you fucking need it.
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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
My hope for the summer is to finally apply for DLA for youngest. Any tips gratefully received. #autistic #Tourettes
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Lucibee @lucibee.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
For those who may not be aware, Count Binface is actually a serious comedian and historian, Jon Harvey, who did a very interesting series on BBC Radio 4 about the origins of democracy a few years ago. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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BBC Radio 4 - Could an Ancient Athenian Fix Britain?, Episode 1: Know Thyself
Jon Harvey discovers why the essence of 21st Century democracy would horrify the Greeks
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bleary @bleary.off-the-records.com · 08/07/2026
Zelensky is a comedian who ran as a joke and ended up fighting a superpower in the bloodiest war since WWII. I hope Count Binface is ready for that responsibility.
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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
A stranger just commented on my 2 week old tattoo. Is this a thing that is going to happen?
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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Watching X-Force '97!
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Cable Nathan Summers Griddy Dance
Alt: Cable Nathan Summers Griddy Dance
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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
He's going on a school trip next week. Many nights away. He has already requested extra bedtime cuddles over the weekend to make up for me not being there with him. He has asked if I can be there too. No phone. No contact with his safe person. I hope this is the right thing to encourage him to do#nd
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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
As he comes towards the end of y7 I think about how he is still very much a little boy. It has been a tiring week and last night he wanted to be picked up for cuddles while out. He still wants stories at bedtime and to read to us. He still wants to sit on my lap. He still loves his cuddly toys. #nd
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Rachel Jenkins @rachelj47127149.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
My brother had this, and it takes me back to the feelings of hope when the wall came down. youtu.be/n4RjJKxsamQ?...
youtu.be
Scorpions - Wind Of Change (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by ScorpionsVEVO
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Raine, Eldritch Spider Goddess @queerops.facehug.me · 28/06/2026
I went to a pride party wearing the perfect shirt
Blue-haired girl wearing a "Friend of Dax" shirt
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Gale Sinatra @galesinatra.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
I think we just passed oops.
A timeline of climate change concern.
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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Looking for apps that might support #nd youngest with decisions, executive functions, initiating homework... any ideas? #autism #Tourettes #neurodivergent
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ImpactWales @impactwales.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
How do you make sure that every single pupil is thinking about the question you have asked? You use Think, Pair, Share. Check out our short guide ⬇️ and make the most of the strategy in your classroom. To access all of our support resources go to www.impact.wales
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Kimberley Evans @nourishworkplce.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
6-11th July, I'll be running a free 5 day staff wellbeing challenge. Lots of easy to implement ideas that can help now and in the new academic year.  Comment below and I'll send you the details.
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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Keep ordering!! Help Tom kick Michael Jackson's ass!!!
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Cheshire Cat ᓚᘏᗢ, @autismsupsoc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
That Is a headline …
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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
People keep telling me that having had one tattoo, I'll now be addicted and will end up with loads... surely not. I know at least 2 people with "only" one tattoo.
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
6 tickets left for 530pm show in Helston on Wednesday www.ticketsource.com/the-bookshop...
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Robin Ince: Bookshop and Library Tour at The Bookshop in Helston
Tickets are now available for Robin Ince: Bookshop and Library Tour at The Bookshop in Helston, Cornwall on Wed 24 Jun 2026. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!
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Michael R Lambert @mrl53.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
🧵Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand: A small human (3?) and Grandad are engaged in a VERY involved and raucous debate about dinosaurs. Small Human Paleontologist is MOST INSISTENT his neon pink tyrannosaurus rex is the right colour. Grandad's not so sure... The debate continues! (1)
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Tobias Wilson-Bates @phdhurtbrain.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
I’m not saying my cat is perfect, but…
Marshmallow the cat expressing Fibonacci’s perfect ratio in his box nap
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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
At the grand old age of 47, I got my first tattoo today!
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Amy D Willis @amydwillis.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
I'm hiring a #postdoc!! 🥳 Official ad is making its way through HR but If you have interests in statistical methodology OR microbial bioinformatics, please reach out via my UW email. I'll share the description with you when it's available. 🔥😻
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JeffNJ @jeffnj1701.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Happy Captain Picard Day!
Happy Captain Picard Day!
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James Renwick @cubaraglanguy.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Come join us! Te Herenga Waka is looking for a senior academic to join our climate change teaching and research programme - apply by Monday 22 June.
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Chloe (she/her) @chloeapter.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
How do autistic adults make sense of being assigned the "challenging behaviour" label? *RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS* I am autistic & I have been assigned the "challenging behaviour" label Supervisor: @drstevenkapp.bsky.social Email Chloe.Apter@myport.ac.uk to express interest/for more information
On a white background with pale pink highlights and black text is the information below. There is also a photo of Chloe, a white woman with long black hair and multiple facial piercings, with a speech bubble coming from it. There is the University of Portsmouth logo and School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences logo too:

How do autistic adults make sense of being assigned the "challenging behaviour" label?

Eligibility:

Autistic (formally diagnosed or self-identified)

Age 18+

UK-based

You have been assigned the "challenging behaviour" label by staff/clinicians/professionals in an education, health, and/or care context

Participation* involves one of either:

An online interview**

An in-person interview in London, UK***

All participants will be offered the interview questions in advance

I'm Chloe, a master's student at the University of Portsmouth. I am autistic and I have been assigned the "challenging behaviour" label.

This research has been given ethical approval

If you are interested in taking part or want more

information, please email

Chloe.Apter@myport.ac.uk

Supervisor: Dr Steven Kapp

*Please note, there is unfortunately no financial remuneration for participation due to this research being for a master's degree

**Having your camera on or off is acceptable, as is using the chat function or participating via email

***In a mutually agreed public place anywhere within London, UK (e.g. a café or a library)
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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Hunting for support/guidance/reasonable adjustments for #autistic school governors and finding none.
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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Just ordered some #Pride t shirts... it was time. Looking forward to wearing them in certain local authority areas!
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transmetalmum.bsky.social @transmetalmum.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
To all the lovely trans women in my life, you are women and you can pee next to me. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️
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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Youngest left primary school last summer. We have just finished the reading record book that he left with. I have just ordered a new one from ebay. He's autistic... but you might have guessed that.
Front cover of a reading record book often used by primary schools in the UK.
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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
There are time when we can almost forget that the youngest has Tourettes and then there are times like today when it is impossible to forget. He sat on my lap while watching a film and ticked non stop. All I could do was hold him and be there. He's 12. He's amazing, he's funny, he's imaginative.❤️
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The Autistic Rabbi(nical Student) | Mati [he/they] @autisticrabbi.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Rejection is tough. Especially when the reason you’re rejected is because you refuse to remain silent about the lack of inclusion of those on the margins.
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Mustard Seed Autism Trust @mustardautism.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
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Ecila @ecilathump.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Trying gmto find a plush non weighted blanket for youngest. He likes fluffy things!
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Ali @littlemissteach.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
What this one? youtu.be/ue7wM0QC5LE
youtu.be
Four Yorkshiremen- Monty Python
YouTube video by TheFullMontyPython
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