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Kathy Leadbitter

@kathyleadbitter.bsky.social
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Researcher at Uni of Manchester: neurodiversity, autism, learning disability, interventions, services & supports Crazy 🐈 lady Tea addict She/her

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Dr Katie Twomey @k2mey.eurosky.social · 24/09/2026
I'm part of an amazing team looking at what autistic children want from their speech and language therapy. Nobody has asked them before! We're currently using some brilliant materials, developed with and by autistic people, to make interviews accessible to all children, not just those who speak
What we want: how can Speech & Language Therapy best meet the needs of autistic children?

We are looking for autistic children (9 – 15 years 11 months old) to take part in an adapted interview about their priorities and preferences in Speech & Language Therapy.

We hope our findings will support the development of services in this area.

We are looking for children who can express a choice on these matters, using a total communication approach.  They should have a formal autism diagnosis which follows national clinical guidance on best practice.

If want to ask any questions about eligibility or to find out more generally, please contact us: NDSpeech-LanguageTherapy@manchester.ac.uk

Our team includes experienced & DBS checked autistic researchers & Speech & Language Therapists. Our interviews will be adapted to meet your child’s needs.

Funded by: National Institute for Health Care and Research (NIHR)
Sponsored and conducted by: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Conducted with collaborators: The University of Manchester, The University of Sheffield
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Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Research Participant Request Would you like to be part of Research to Improve Cancer Care for Autistic Patients in Northwest England? Find out more: jennifer.kirton@liverpool.ac.uk
Poster with a dark blue and gold colour scheme asking, “Would you like to be part of Research to Improve Cancer Care for Autistic Patients in the Northwest?” Key sections explain a participatory research project led by The University of Liverpool, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, and Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to improve cancer care and create autism-informed guidance and information resources. Eligibility includes autistic patients, relatives of autistic patients who experienced cancer care in the Northwest within the last 12 months, and healthcare professionals involved in their care. Participation options include one-hour interviews (online or face-to-face) with a £20 voucher, and three-hour in-person workshops with a £60 voucher. Contact details are provided for Dr Jennifer Kirton and principal investigator G. Cherry, including email addresses and phone numbers. The flyer also includes two staff photographs, a QR code for more information, and logos for the University of Liverpool, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Northwest Cancer Research.
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The M-WAY Study @mwaystudy.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
When the data has already been collected by the time you start, can the research still be shaped by lived experience? 🤔 In the blog post below, we share how we approached this problem in the M-WAY study. & this is just part 1 - stay tuned for another post where we'll share more findings 📈 #AutRes
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Reesha Zahir @reeshazahir.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
New blog post out with really interesting emerging findings from our study about mental health in autistic young people. Check it out below!
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The M-WAY Study @mwaystudy.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Does having more friends mean better mental health? We found that the answer may be more complicated for young people with high autistic traits. We've also used cohort data to explore school engagement and mental health in autistic youth. Read more: 🔗 m-way24.blogspot.com/2026/05/m-wa... #AutRes
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M-WAY Phase 2: What have we found so far?
The second phase of the M-WAY project is now well underway. This is the 'quantitative' phase of the study, in which we are using data from t...
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Robert Chapman @drrobertchapman.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Good news, the audio version of Neurodiversity: A Very Short Introduction is out now on Audible, Spotify, etc.! I also have three codes for free Spotify copies, so we can do a competition. Just share and like this and I'll pick three people at random to get the codes this weekend.
Yellow and green book stood up on a wooden desk next to a houseplant.
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Kathy Leadbitter @kathyleadbitter.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Please consider taking part in this important research 🙏
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Kathy Leadbitter @kathyleadbitter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Brilliant thought-provoking reflections on Love On The Spectrum "The question is why the world only seems to know how to love autistic people when we are edited into something easier to consume."
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Autistic Experiences of Breast Cancer research project @aebcstudy.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Call for participants! We are currently recruiting for participants to take part in a survey exploring autistic people and non-autistic peoples’ experiences of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in the UK to see if there are any differences or similarities in their experiences.
Call for participants. 

What is the project about?
This survey is part of the wider Autistic Experiences of Breast Cancer research project. With this part of the project, we are exploring the breast cancer experiences of autistic and non-autistic people who have a breast cancer diagnosis to see if there are any similarities or differences in their experiences.

Who are we looking for?
•	Autistic people (diagnosed or self-identify)
•	Non-autistic people
•	Aged 18 years or older
•	Been diagnosed with breast cancer (including DCIS and secondary/metastatic breast cancer)
•	Diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in the UK

What would it involve?
•	Filling in an online survey
•	This could take around 20-30 mins to complete
•	A code word is provided to you and you will be asked for the code word at the start of the survey. This is to help reduce the number of non-genuine participants trying to access the survey, including bots.

Code word and More Information
Email aebcstudy@exeter.ac.uk for survey link and code word.
For more information, please scan the QR code or visit aebcstudy.co.uk

Lead researcher: Dr Char Goodwin.
University of Exeter, FHLS Psychology Ethics Committee ref: 12200553

Logo's: Autistic Experience of Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Now, University of Exeter
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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Such an honour to have been invited to deliver the 2026 CRAE Annual Lecture 🤩 I'll be sharing reflections from my time supporting the House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee, and discussing how we can build a future where autistic people’s rights, needs, and voices truly shape policy. #autres
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Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
⬇️ Pleased to be co-hosting another Neurodivergent Mindfulness Network (NiMiN) session on 27 April. 🙏 If you are ND or neuro-questioning and want to try a little #mindfulness or see what it's all about, this might be of interest. Free to register using the link below ⬇️ #autism #adhd 🙏
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Lucie🐈‍⬛Catnip @luciecatnip.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Felines Against Fascism #caturday (Image origin unknown)
Stylized Felines Against Fascism image with a black cat with white nose and ears in the center on a red background
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Sue Fletcher-Watson @suereviews.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Are you Trans? Autistic? Both? Please tell us about your experience of hiding aspects of your identity and the impact of that on your mental health Online survey study, takes about 15 minutes. edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... (replaces previous post with wrong link) #AutRes
This image is a recruitment advertisement for a survey study about autism, gender identity, and masking. It contains images of the trans pride flag, rainbow infinity symbol and a QR code. The text on the advertisement states ‘participate in our survey and tell us about your experience of hiding your identity. To access the survey or learn more about the study please use the QR code below or follow this link. The main researcher for this project is Mark Somerville, a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh. The link provided on the image is in the main post.
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Autistic Parents UK @autisticparentsuk.org · 03/03/2026
📣 RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY 📣 Autistic Mothers & Children's Social Work Study We are looking for #Autistic mothers who can say "YES" to all: ✅ Are mothers, including birth mothers, stepmothers, same-sex partners, adoptive mothers, foster carers, or kinship carers, etc. 1/4
Poster advertising Autistic Mothers & Children's Social Work Study - full text is in the post.
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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Happy New Year Bluesky peeps! Are you #autistic? Please see our latest call for survey volunteers for a PhD project exploring autistic #inertia. Interested? More information & the survey can be found here: www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
Research Poster including the following information in text:

Are you autistic*?
If so, we would like you to take part in some PhD research 
for the University of Manchester. The research involves 
completing some questionnaires online. We are aiming to 
learn more about difficulty getting started on things in your 
daily life. Some people call this inertia. We are interested 
in responses from people who experience inertia and 
those who don’t

This study received ethical approval via The University of Manchester Research Ethics Committee.

 

Who can take part?

Autistic adults (18 or over). This includes being diagnosed or self-identified.

 

Who is running the study?

We are a team of researchers at the University of Manchester. The lead researcher is an autistic PhD student.

 

How long does it take?

The survey will take about 20 minutes to complete.

 

Is there any compensation for taking part?

There is no compensation for taking part in this study.

 

How do I take part?

For further information, and to take part in this study, please follow this link https://www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_bJl0HjTghBcg71Y.

 

What if I have questions or concerns?

Please email Leneh Buckle (karenleneh.buckle@manchester.ac.uk) or Emma Gowen (emma.gowen@manchester.ac.uk
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Last chance to take part in this survey which closes at the end or March
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Kathy Leadbitter @kathyleadbitter.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Last chance to participate in this important research. Survey closes end March
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Kathy Leadbitter @kathyleadbitter.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Autistic people: please consider taking part!
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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Winter Blog post📢 #autism #research reflections including our December Cafe Autistique, an update on the research involvement toolkit & the new 2nd year Autism module co-developed with #autistic people for second year psychology students @fbmh-uom.bsky.social sites.manchester.ac.uk/autism-at-ma...
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Winter Roundup: Toolkit Evaluation, Café Autistique, and What’s Next
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Dr Katie Twomey @k2mey.eurosky.social · 03/01/2026
I've seen some posts about gestalt language processing in autism again. Just to say we have no evidence that autistic language learners process language in that way. Some of us do produce language in that way though. Important not to conflate processing with production.
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Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
📢Are you #autistic and living in the UK? Would you like to provide feedback on our short films about autistic adults' experiences of #dance? We are running online focus groups in the new year to discuss the films and other resources. Email me for more info: kelly.birtwell@manchester.ac.uk 💃🕺
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 10/12/2025
Nnena Kalu’s embodied, sensuous art makes her a worthy Turner prize winner
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Nnena Kalu’s embodied, sensuous art makes her a worthy Turner prize winner
The closer you get to Kalu’s endless sinewy trails of old VHS tape, the harder it is to know where their forms stop and the space around them begins
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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab @beamlab.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
We are looking for clinicians who work with autistic people without Learning Disabilities to support their sensory motor needs to complete a survey asking experiences asssing and supporting autistic adults. www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
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Hannah Belcher @drhannahbelcher.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
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Dr Lucy Foulkes @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Last month, I found out I have hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, after decades of chronic pain and medical disinterest. I've decided to write publicly about this, not just about hypermobility and its health impacts, but about how it feels when doctors don't care: medium.com/p/4fea6398b8ba
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Welcome to my body
After twenty years of pain and repeated medical dead ends, a stranger sent me a message on Instagram. It led to a diagnosis all the doctors…
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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Today, @hlautismactcom.parliament.uk published their report, 'Time to deliver: The Autism Act 2009 and the new autism strategy'. Access the full report and recommendations (including easy read report, video from the Chair, and shorthand story) here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77... [1/4]
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New autism strategy must deliver change for autistic people - Committees - UK Parliament
This is the key conclusion reached by the House of Lords special inquiry committee on the Autism Act 2009 in its report ‘Time to deliver: The Autism Act 2009 and the new autism strategy’.&...
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Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
📢Research opportunity for #autistic adults! We are running an online focus group about autistic adults experiences of #mindfulness, and opinions on the suitability of mindfulness outcome questionnaires. We have a few spots left, please get in touch if interested 🙏
Poster for a research study run by the University of Manchester. Text says: Researchers at the University of Manchester seek autistic volunteers to take part in research into experiences of stimming, mindfulness, and mindfulness questionnaires. Are you: Autistic? Aged 18 or over? Able to understand written information given in English? The study involves taking part in an online group discussion about experiences of stimming (soothing and/or repetitive sensory activity), mindfulness, and mindfulness questionnaires. Group discussions will last up to an hour. The researchers have obtained advice from autistic adults during the design of this study. To find out more please contact: Kelly.birtwell@manchester.ac.uk
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The Daily Tism @thedailytism.com · 19/11/2025
The study found that the frogs from the book Tuesday, used in the standard autism assessment, appear to autistic people in their final moments. In these visions, they seemingly explain the story, allowing autistics to pass to the other side finally at peace.
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Autism assessment frogs the last thing autistics see before they die, scientists confirm
A groundbreaking study has reportedly discovered that the flying frogs from the ADOS assessment appear to autistic people before they die. The study found that the frogs from the book Tuesday, used…
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Catherine Crompton @cjcrompton.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
We are recruiting a fully-funded 3.5yr PhD student to examine the potential genetic relationships between autism and hypermobility. Full details of the project and how to apply here ⬇️ usher.ed.ac.uk/precision-me... Deadline Jan 12th! Within the Precision Medicine DTC at Edinburgh.
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Understanding the relationship between autism and hypermobility | Precision Medicine Doctoral Training Programme | Usher Institute
Precision Medicine Project - Understanding the relationship between autism and hypermobility
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Emma Hayashibara (林原絵真) @ehayashibara.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
📢 New Research Opportunity! Are you: ➡️ A neurodivergent (ND) young adult (18-25)? ➡️ A parent/caregiver of a ND young adult? ➡️ A mental health professional working with this group? We’re studying depression in ND young adults from diverse racial backgrounds. 📩 e.hayashibara@qmul.ac.uk 🔽 More info
Flyer with the heading 'New Research Opportunity!'.
Main text states the following:
Are you interested in research on depression in neurodivergent young adults?
Are you ... 
a neurodivergent young adult aged 18-25?
a parent/caregiver of a neurodivergent young adult?
a mental health professional working with neurodivergent young adults?

if yes, we'd love to hear from you!
Get in touch with Emma: e.hayashibara@qmul.ac.uk
Individuals from minority racial/ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.
All participants will be compensated for their time.
This study has been approved by the Queen Mary Ethics of Research Committee Ref: QME25.0713.

There is a speakerphone graphic, as well as logos of Autistica and Queen Mary University of London
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Journal of Intellectual Disability Research @jidr-wiley.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
A reminder that Wiley is recruiting an Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. The deadline for applications is 31st October 2025. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...
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Journal of Intellectual Disability Research is inviting applications for the role of Editor-in-Chief
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Prof Rosa Hoekstra @rosahoekstra.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Are you interested in studying longitudinal developmental trajectories of children with developmental disabilities in Ethiopia and Kenya? Please consider applying for a PhD! More information about the project is here: kcl-mrcdtp.com/project/2026... #AutRes
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Longitudinal developmental trajectories of children with developmental disabilities in Ethiopia and Kenya - MRC DTP
Ethiopian and Kenyan children with developmental disabilities (including intellectual disability and autism) and their caregivers experience severe challenges including financial difficulties, stigma,...
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Warda Farah @wardasworld.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
After 5 yrs of writing, my book is here: White System, Black Therapist. I stopped many times , silenced, reported, harassed. Then I realised: white supremacy thrives on silence. So I kept writing. This book is the result. 📖 www.routledge.com/White-System...
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White System, Black Therapist: Racism, Resistance and Reimagining Speech Language Therapy
In this book, Warda Farah brings a fresh perspective to the field of Speech and Language Therapy, challenging traditional approaches and opening crucial conversations about race, culture, and neurodiv...
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Kristen Bottema-Beutel @kbottemabeutel.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
I will be accepting a PhD student for Fall 2026 in our Curriculum and Instruction program. If you are interested in autistic sociality, caregiver influence on their autistic children's development, and neurodiversity in school contexts, please get in touch!
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction - Lynch School of Education and Human Development - Boston College
The Lynch School's hybrid doctoral program in Curriculum & Instruction is designed to develop professionals who have the knowledge, intellectual disposition, professional skills, ethical sensibilities...
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Kathy Leadbitter @kathyleadbitter.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
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Autistic people could teach Donald Trump a thing or two about focus, facts and empathy | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
While not without its challenges, autism isn’t a curse to be cured of, as the likes of the President and RFK Jr want us to believe, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Neurodiversity is looking for a new Editor! The deadline for expressions of interest is October 5th. Full details are here journals.sagepub.com...
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The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project @autisticbooks.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Being Autistic (And What That Actually Means) by Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social is EXCELLENT! The author is autistic and also has autistic children and the illustrator is also autistic. This is my go-to non-fiction recommendation for this age group. uk.jkp.com/products/bei...
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Being Autistic (And What That Actually Means)
You're autistic - but what does that really mean?Welcome to the ultimate guide to understanding who you are and what it means to be autistic!In this fully illustrated graphic guide to what it means to...
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Kathy Leadbitter @kathyleadbitter.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Roll up, roll up! Come and work with us on this important project!
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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Neurodiversity is looking for a new editor! The deadline for expressions of interest is 5 October 2025. Full details are here journals.sagepub.com...
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Kathy Leadbitter @kathyleadbitter.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
👉Are you a post-doc? 👉 Passionate about improving care for people with learning disabilities? 👉Interested in communication? The ICALD study has 2 jobs: one based in London and one in Manchester. See links👇 Come and work with us! jobs.ac.uk/job/DOQ464/r... jobs.ac.uk/job/DOQ213/p...
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Research Associate on the ‘ICALD’ study at The University of Manchester
Discover an exciting academic career path as a Research Associate on the ‘ICALD’ study at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!
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Kathy Leadbitter @kathyleadbitter.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
👉Are you a post-doc? 👉 Passionate about improving care for people with learning disabilities? 👉Interested in communication? The ICALD study has 2 jobs: one based in London and one in Manchester. See links👇 Come and work with us! jobs.ac.uk/job/DOQ464/r... jobs.ac.uk/job/DOQ213/p...
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Research Associate on the ‘ICALD’ study at The University of Manchester
Discover an exciting academic career path as a Research Associate on the ‘ICALD’ study at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!
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Dr. Heather M Brown @thriving-w-autism.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
🌟 Calling Autistic Researchers! 🌟 We’re building a searchable database of Autistic researchers to celebrate Autistic excellence + connect researchers, students, allies & community. ✅ Learn more and join our database here: www.aidanlab.ca/autistic-res... Join us and be part of something bigger! 💙
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Kathy Leadbitter @kathyleadbitter.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
📣 Post-doc position Are you passionate about improving care for people with a learning disability? Come and work with us! Details 👇 Feel free to dm to discuss. Please share! www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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Research Associate on the ‘ICALD’ study:Manchester
The post requires experience of conducting recruitment and data collection in large studies and previous experience of working with or supporting people with learning disabilities and/or people that care for them and support them.
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Ava Gurba (she/her) @avanicole23.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
I'm excited to share that my team is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow for a new 5-year participatory, mixed methods longitudinal study focusing on accessing experiences of loneliness across life transitions among autistic young adults! For information & to apply: careers.drexel.edu/en-us/job/50...
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Careers at Drexel - Human Resources
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Reesha Zahir @reeshazahir.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Check out this blog post about our unconventional approach to co-producing research questions on the M-WAY study! If you'd like to stay in the loop about our research, give @m-waystudy.bsky.social a follow. We'll be sharing updates as the study progresses 🙂
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The M-WAY Study @mwaystudy.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
We recently completed the 'bridging phase' of the M-WAY study! We worked with autistic young people and adult stakeholders to move from qualitative findings to research questions ready for big data analysis. Read more in our blog post: m-way24.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...
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The MWAY ‘bridging phase’: what was it like for our young stakeholders?
We just reached the end of our ‘bridging phase’ – an exciting milestone for the MWAY project! This phase was part of our participatory appro...
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Sue Fletcher-Watson @suereviews.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
the latest special issue in @journalautism.bsky.social is out! The Social Model in Autism Research guest edited by @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social @dramypearson.bsky.social Hanna Bertilsdotter-Rosqvist plus @kbottemabeutel.bsky.social from the permanent editor team journals.sagepub.com/toc/auta/29/...
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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
The state of most autism research summarised by Wednesday Addams 😂
Wednesday Addams “Is Dr. Fairburn an Outcast?” To the women behind a desk.


Women behind desk “No. Why does that matter?”


Wednesday Addams “It's like a vegetarian writing a book on cannibalism.”
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