Reposted by @eminegurbuz.bsky.socialBrian Irvine @brianirvine.bsky.social · 23/04/2026With Merce taking mentoring!! “Mentors emphasized the importance of "knowing the individual." Effective support was linked to explicit dialogue about expectations and preferences, allowing for a flexible mentorship style tailored to the student's preferences.” 022
Reposted by @eminegurbuz.bsky.socialCentre for Interaction, Development and Diversity @uopcidd.bsky.social · 23/04/2026@uopcidd.bsky.social Director Prof Beatriz López presented meta-analysis w/ ~30k participants: higher variability in autistic ppl for theory of mind & flexibility executive functioning tasks than central coherence or planning EF task. Variability was *not* higher over time #INSAR2026 #neurodiversity 084
Reposted by @eminegurbuz.bsky.socialMSc Psychology and Learning Disability @uoppald.bsky.social · 27/03/2026On April 30 at 4 pm (UK time) @drstevenkapp.bsky.social will present a free webinar on his research on neurodiversity with implications for support, @uopcidd.bsky.social, and our online MSc course. Sign up to register and receive a recording even if you cannot attend. www.port.ac.uk/news-events-...port.ac.ukUnderstanding Neurodiversity and Supporting Neurodivergent People - WebinarJoin us online to find out how you can make a positive difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities 065