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Jodee Simpson (they/them)

@jodeeslt.bsky.social
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AuDHD Speech & Language Therapist - Research student - Teacher - Trauma survivor - Co-founder Neurodivergent SLT Network - Disability justice - Keynote speaker - Poet - Blogger - Views my own. linktr.ee/jodeesimpson linktr.ee/ndsltuk

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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Thankfully, we are all starting to talk to each other, which is somewhat restoring and validating our existence in these spaces
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
I’m finding that ND identity can’t be separated from professional identity. However, they don’t always align and entrenched normative ideas often silence our ways of knowing and being through exclusion and silencing. It means we lose (?or never achieve) a sense of belonging.
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
I’ve not heard of this before. I’m exploring professional identity of the neurodivergent speech and language therapist - in the thick of data analysis at the moment. How does ‘identity load’ layout for you?
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Re/imagining professional identity in speech and language therapy as inspired by neurodivergent SLTs @ndsltuk.bsky.social @naitscotland.bsky.social youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Neurodivergent Speech and Language Therapists - YouTube
This collection of videos contains videos for neurodivergent employees and their colleagues.
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
So you follow and then unfollow? Or are blocked ?
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Absolutely not!! I notice that you’ve said this same message to rather LOT of people, it’s no wonder you have no followers.
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
That is a coincidence indeed.
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
It was an all girls school so unless you’re trans masculine it won’t have been me
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Dr Lynette Pretorius @drlpretorius.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Great news to end the week - paper accepted!🤩 This is the paper where we discuss how ChatGPT can be incorporated into qualitative data analysis. So happy to hear it will be published in a very fancy journal soon! Pre-print linked below. #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
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Exploring ChatGPT’s potential as a qualitative research partner: researcher and participant perspectives on AI-generated insights
The increasing presence of generative AI in research presents both opportunities and challenges for qualitative data analysis. While generative AI tools such as ChatGPT can assist with pattern recogni...
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
It’s interesting how things change in such a short time. I’m now using Diffractive Ethnography- leaning heavily into Agential Realism, post-qual/ feminist new materialism /post humanism. The non-linear “structure” works really well with autistic / neurodivergent ways of thinking - this is conceptual
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Autistic people deserve respect, support, and celebration. We urge our colleagues to reject fear-based narratives and join us in affirming the value and humanity of every neurodivergent person.
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Our profession must stand firmly against misinformation and stigma. We must advocate for neurodiversity-affirming practice and challenge narratives that pathologise difference.
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
As neurodivergent professionals, we feel directly oppressed and endangered by this vilification. We call on the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and all speech and language therapists to speak out. Silence is not neutrality—it is complicity.
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
We are deeply concerned by the resurgence of eugenic ideologies in political discourse. The suggestion that autism should be feared or prevented echoes historical attempts to erase neurodivergent lives.
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
This rhetoric is a form of discrimination that threatens the safety, dignity, and rights of neurodivergent individuals and their families.
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Autism is not a tragedy, a disaster, or a burden to society. Framing it as such perpetuates ableist narratives that dehumanise autistic people and reinforce public blaming and shaming.
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Statement from the Neurodivergent SLT Network UK We, the Neurodivergent SLT Network UK, strongly condemn President Trump’s recent claims that paracetamol causes autism. These statements are not only scientifically baseless—they are profoundly harmful.
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Exciting news! The final manuscript of our collective book has now been submitted and will be published in the spring- jeep an eye out for pre-ordering soon. Thanks to our editor Claire Westwood for pulling us all together for this amazing book. www.jr-press.co.uk/product/brea...
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Breaking Barriers: Disabled and neurodivergent SLTs changing practice - J&R Press
A Metacognitive Approach to Speech and Language Therapy Intervention: ‘It ain’t what you do but the way that you do it’
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
please resend @9000lives.org @UKSRG2 @SloanMattinson @GemLJones10 @GovenderRoganie @ChatterboxesSLT @MarissaGPWebb @talkingoutcomes @chrisnorrie.bsky.social @jodeeslt.bsky.social @csdrnetwork.bsky.social@SteveHermonhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/738899 @bristol-sltru.bsky.social
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Petition: Create a National Strategy for Childhood Apraxia Of Speech (CAS)
We want the Government to create and fund a National Strategy for CAS, which should include: - Increase education of CAS. - Set up and fund a working group of experts and families to advise Government...
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
I keep listening to myself in my first postgraduate researcher Vlog !!! This statement might sound a bit vain… but speaking from the child with special needs who couldn’t read independently till age 11 or talk to anyone without crying for years… it makes me feel pretty good to see my confidence ♥️
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Link to my research: bsky.app/profile/jode...
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
thanks for the share Bec!!
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
You will find it in the poster section where there will be a short video presentation. You can also see more about the study and my work with neurodivergent SLTs here: linktr.ee/jodeesimpson
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Jodee Simpson, Speech and Language Therapist | Linktree
linktr.ee/AuthenticSpacesSLT; Bradford; http://linktr.ee/jodeesimpson
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Don't be fooled by the title! Agential Realism uncovers the stories we don't usually hear... the ones that disrupt what we (don't) know about good quality research. If you like 'outside-the-box' thinking, then this might just blow everything you thought you knew about research.
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Jodee Simpson, Speech and Language Therapist | Linktree
linktr.ee/AuthenticSpacesSLT; Bradford; http://linktr.ee/jodeesimpson
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
I have been accepted to present my research at this year's RCSLT conference. My research explores the professional identity concepts of neurodivergent SLTs using Agential Realism Diffractive Methodologies. Don't be fooled by the title! Agential Realism uncovers the stories we don't usually hear..
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
I’ve made this video for my research study supervisor after they requested a “noddy” version of a very upside down research methodology that I’m using. I’m not sure though I’ve achieved this 🤣 let me know what you’re thinking in the comments below ⤵️ youtu.be/zYst-AfubkM?... #diffractivemethodology
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PG Life: Trying to make a “Noddy” version to explain ‘Diffractive Methodologies’ (epic FAIL!)
YouTube video by Jodee Simpson
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
I recorded a podcast at RCSLT to give a response to their report on the experiences of disabled SLTs. The headline…? … “there is ableism and discrimination in the SLT profession”!!! No mincing of words in this report. No watering it down. It’s sobering. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
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Learning from the experiences of disabled SLTs: part 1 of 2
Podcast Episode · RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists · 23/07/2025 · 27m
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
The podcast is out in two parts. In Part 1, Mélanie Gréaux summarises the findings Part 2 that I did will be out in August
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Thanks Jess. We need to have that drink soon.
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Yeh I’m ok - up and down. No money for bills. Finally admitted I need a graduate loan to survive
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Do you have any publisher recommendations though? Just thinking about my next project. Publisher already sorted for this one
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
I’m alright, thanks. I have an editor already
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Thanks for the repost Lou. Your study sounds interesting and I can probably support but I need to get a book chapter final edit and my ethics application in this week so I’m really chocker. Send me a message if you’re struggling to find participants. I have a couple of contacts who might help
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Thanks Jess ❤️♥️🧡 so 3rd and 1st prize isn’t too bad 😂 for 5 months in 🤣 I am starting a podcast on professional identity soon. I have some people lined up who have agreed
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Have you seen the videos I have started doing?
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Just found out that I won joint first prize for my poster presentation at @leedsbeckett.bsky.social PsyCEN PGR conference 🎉 dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG....
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(PDF) How do neurodivergent Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) construct their professional identity? A qualitative study using Baradian Diffractive Methodologies
PDF | Abstract: This study explores how neurodivergent speech and language therapists (SLTs) in the UK develop their professional identities alongside... | Find, read and cite all the research you nee...
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Celebrate with us! youtu.be/F4iDC4u6mFs?...
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Celebrating 400 members at Neurodivergent SLT Network UK & Ireland
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Neurodivergent lived experiences: Redundancy jodeesimpson.wixsite.com/glitchedscri...
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Standing on the /Slash
Redundancy: An End/Beginning“The words we choose to define a moment of subjective embodied reality, may have implications for how we travel through and conceptualise the experience of End/Beginnings.”How many jobs have you had that ended abruptly? Most of mine have ended this way. And even the ones where there was time to process, I still couldn’t shake the deep-rooted feelings of abandonment and rejection, a symptom of unresolved childhood trauma. I think all my therapy is starting to pay off.
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Jodeesimpson@gmail.com
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
I totally agree. The patients are taken more seriously and less likely to be mislabelled as “attention seeking” in my experience after I have delivered autism training in MH wards.
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Love networking at conferences. Excited about #ASLTIP Therapy Talks day tomorrow. This is how I subtly propose my preferred small talk topic. With a homemade badge 🤣 #accessibility #mySLTday #AuDHD
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Thank you to @NAITScotland for inviting me to talk @ndsltuk.bsky.social published by #RCSLT For inclusive workplaces, psychological safety, authenticity, normalising accessibility, celebrating difference youtu.be/ncQlBi1pdUQ?...
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Writing Guidelines for Neurodivergent Speech & Language Therapists
YouTube video by Jodee Simpson
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Getting ready to speak at PBS UK conference 2025. Great line up of speakers. Tickets selling fast. Click here to book your place now: PBS Good Practice Conference: Learning from Our Mistakes - Professional Humility in PBS www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pbs-good-p...
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Really happy to be speaking at this event about the experience of writing guidelines for neurodivergent speech & language therapists. The talk will be available on my YouTube channel and on @ndsltuk.bsky.social website soon
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
#Speechies in the UK. Have you read our guidelines for supporting neurodivergent SLTs yet? This is more than a ‘how to’ document, it challenges the beliefs we hold about ways of being an SLT. Embracing diverse ways of being and doing better serves the diverse populations we support
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
#Speechies in the UK. Have you read our guidelines for supporting neurodivergent SLTs yet? This is more than a ‘how to’ document, it challenges the beliefs we hold about ways of being an SLT. Embracing diverse ways of being and doing better serves the diverse populations we support
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Ha! It looks in pretty good condition too… for a piece of “tech” that won’t have been used for at least 15 years
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
My year of mental health recovery in rhyme … jodeesimpson.wixsite.com/glitchedscri...
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Ending well
It’s been a tough year. Trauma-focused therapy is really hard work. But in many ways it has also been an extremely rewarding and liberating year as I have reconnected with parts of myself that have be...
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
I think you and I have both achieved well beyond our expectations this year, despite what our perfectionism is telling us.
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Jodee Simpson (they/them) @jodeeslt.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Love the lights, hate the noise. Love spending time with others but need my space. Love giving gifts but hate the pressure of buying and choosing.
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