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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

No prior experience of research needed. The group will be asked to attend four online meetings (or 1:1 or text chats) between now and end July 2026. Interested in finding out more? Please fill in this form: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/yTgeBT4Gup

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Looking for UK-based: ✅ care experienced neurodivergent young adults (16+ yrs) ✅ school staff who have experience of working with care experienced neurodivergent children ✅ supporters (e.g. foster carers, adoptive parents) who have experience of supporting care experienced neurodivergent children.

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

⭐ Seeking members for a small research Community Advisory Group. ⭐ Project focuses on the school experiences of care experienced neurodivergent children

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Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre (SMRC) @salvesenresearch.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Two SMRC PhD researchers are looking for research participants! 🔎 Making autistic community spaces more accessible and inclusive for autistic people with higher support needs - @autgeek.bsky.social Concealing Gender Identity and Neurodivergent: The Consequences of 'Blending In' - Mark Somerville

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Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre (SMRC) @salvesenresearch.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Today we are showcasing a published article by @safriedman.bsky.social, Sara McHaffie, Roan Noble and Anna Stenning. This study qualitatively explored how autistic people define and experience connection to nature, and how autistic perspectives can dismantle ableist views in ecopsychology.

The title of this paper is 'A deep, empathetic, wondrous connection': Autistic adults' definitions and experiences of nature connection'. The authors of this paper are Samantha Friedman, Sara McHaffie, Roan Noble, and Anna Stenning. There is a graphic of a bird flying over some green pine trees underneath the list of authors.

The aim of the study is outlined. There is a graphic of a green wreath with six people inside the wreath centred underneath the study outline.

Description of the survey used in the study. 108 autistic adults filled in the survey. The focus question and definition of nature is outlined. In the background, there are light green paint circles.

Description of the themes researchers found from the data. There is a graphic of two people wearing yellow shirts hugging a globe underneath the theme descriptions.

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Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre (SMRC) @salvesenresearch.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Free public lecture: Horror, hype or hope? Exploring AI-enabled toys and educational technologies for neurotypical and neurodivergent young children 📆Thursday May 7th, 16:00 – 17:00 BST 📌@morayhouse.bsky.social and online Speaker: Prof @drjennyg.bsky.social Register: edin.ac/4sFnlYZ

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Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre (SMRC) @salvesenresearch.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

📚 Double Book Launch 📅 Wednesday May 6th, 15:00 – 17:00 BST 📍 Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI), @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social, (FREE, In-Person only) Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/salvesen-m...

Image is on a pastel rainbow blot background. At the top are the logos of the Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre (impactful neurodiversity research), the University of Edinburgh Disabled Staff network and the University of Edinburgh.

The text reads: The Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre and the University of Edinburgh’s Disabled Staff Network warmly invites you to the book launch of:

- It Takes All Kinds of Minds: Fostering Neurodivergent Thriving at School

- Neurodiversity: A Very Short Introduction

Wednesday May 6th, 2026, 3pm – 5pm

Edinburgh Futures Institute, University of Edinburgh.

The front covers of both books are shown (It Takes All Kinds of Minds has a multicoloured geometric pattern and the Neurodiversity book has a mustard coloured cover which fades downwards into green) To book a free place: https://Book-Launch-May-2026.eventbrite.co.uk

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Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre (SMRC) @salvesenresearch.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Today we are showcasing an article by @cjcrompton.bsky.social, @aalcorn.bsky.social, @katiecebula.bsky.social and @suereviews.bsky.social in the journal Frontiers for Young Minds. This article accessibly explains what neurodiversity is and how neurodivergent people can experience day-to-day life.

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

The research will look at structural inequalities and child/family factors associated with school attendance, but the child/family are absolutely not positioned within this as ‘the problem’. Rather there is a focus on e.g. how mental health might be negatively impacted by inaccessible schools.

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Hi @sophiacollins.bsky.social - absolutely agree that there are *multiple* aspects of the school environment (sensory etc) that play a huge part in school absences! Also agree that for some young people education at home/other settings can be the best approach.

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Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre (SMRC) @salvesenresearch.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Seminar 2 of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social-funded "Building Anti-Ableism Through Representation in Children’s Material Culture" series. "Books and Reading" : Disability and Neurodivergent representation in children's books. Hosted by SMRC Director @katiecebula.bsky.social and Dr Charlotte Webber.

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Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre (SMRC) @salvesenresearch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

We are showcasing a published paper by @cjcrompton.bsky.social et al. (2025), which explored information transfer in autistic, non-autistic, and mixed-neurotype chains in 311 individuals. This study is a replication and extension of the team's diffusion chain study in 2020.

Graphic 2 out of 7. The study's purpose and an explanation of what a diffusion chain is. This study is a replication and extension of a study the team conducted in 2020. There are blue and orange squares to represent how participants were grouped for this study: all blue for autistic, all orange for non-autistic, and a mix of blue and orange squares to represent a mixed group.

Graphic 3 out of 7. Key findings from the 2020 study and what this study wanted to find out. There are semi-transparent orange and blue circles behind the text to simulate different people talking to one another.

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Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre (SMRC) @salvesenresearch.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Welcome to the Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre (SMRC) BlueSky account! Led by @katiecebula.bsky.social, and in productive partnership with the charity Mindroom, the SMRC creates new knowledge about neurodiversity, learning, and development. Follow us for research updates and events!

Graphic 2 of 3. There is a multi-coloured swirl in the centre, and there is a description of what the SMRC does overlaid on top of the swirl.

Graphic 3 of 3. There is a QR code for viewers to join the centre's mailing list and the centre's website centred on the graphic.

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Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre (SMRC) @salvesenresearch.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

"Building Anti-Ableism Through Representation in Children’s Material Culture", a 3-part seminar series funded by @bpsofficial.bsky.social and hosted across @qmuniversity.bsky.social, @unistrathclyde.bsky.social,and @cam.ac.uk. Seminar 1 "Toys and Play": QMU, Feb 26 1pm - 4:30pm GMT

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Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre (SMRC) @salvesenresearch.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

We are showcasing a recently published paper by @katiecebula.bsky.social and @profsarahmcg.bsky.social, which qualitatively explored home reading practices of mothers and their children with Down syndrome. Mothers shared experiences via semi-structured interviews, children via 'book tours'.

Graphic 2 out of 5. The study's purpose, information about the people who participated, and how their data was analysed. Three colourful graphics of people are on the right hand side of each information point.

Graphic 3 out of 5. The key findings from the study. Three colourful graphics are on the right hand side of each information point.

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Sharing a recent @salvesenresearch.bsky.social and Uni of Edinburgh Literacy Lab article on experiences of children with Down syndrome reading at home - with huge thanks to all the young people and parents who shared their experiences with us (we *loved* the book tours!)

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre at The University of Edinburgh is now on LinkedIn. If you are interested in neurodiversity research come follow our account! @suereviews.bsky.social @cjcrompton.bsky.social @safriedman.bsky.social

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Very delighted that, in addition to our speakers, our in-person event has a panel discussion, with the wonderful @cjcrompton.bsky.social @fergus.oolong.co.uk @fasdresearch.bsky.social and Kirsten Verity.

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Only a few days until the 7th annual Salvesen Lecture - come join us! In-person tickets are sold out (though we can let you know if any become available) but online tickets are still available. Get one here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-s...

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

The Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre invite you to join us in-person or online on Monday 24th November for the 7th Annual Salvesen Lecture - 'Neurodiversity in Education and Clinical Practice: Joys, Challenges, and Future Research Directions' More info and sign up link in comments

Poster with dark blue background shows a colour photo of Moray House School of Education and Sport.
Text reads: Seventh Annual Salvesen Lecture: Neurodiversity in Education and Clinical Practice: Joys, Challenges, and Future Research Directions. Monday 24th November 2025 from 5.00pm
In-person at the Moray House School of Education and Sport (and online).
More info/reserve a place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-salvesen-lecture-neurodiversity-in-education-clinical-practice-tickets-1718568176679
The headshots, names and affiliations of the three speakers are also shown: Katie Cebula (University of Edinburgh); Kirsten Verity (NHS Lothian); Alan Thornburrow (Mindroom)
The logos of the Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre; Mindroom; and the University of Edinburgh are also shown.

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Brónagh McCoy @bronaghm.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

I'm looking to create an advisory group for a project on Monotropism, an attention-based theory of autism and potentially ADHD. If you or anybody you know is interested, please fill out the form below. Thank you! forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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Microsoft Forms

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Really enjoyed this paper on autistic flow theory by @brettheasman.bsky.social , @fergus.oolong.co.uk and others...

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

For more information and to register a place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-s...

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Do you work in a UK school which has a sensory room/garden? Share your experience of using these spaces in this quick online survey, to help shape resources to support the use of sensory spaces.

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Important every day, but today feels like a particularly good day for sharing neuro-affirming educational films about autistic experiences.

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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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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Last wee bump for our Sibling Cafe in #Edinburgh on Fri 5th Sept 2-4pm. If are a care experienced adult or a supporter of a care experienced child/adult then please come along - we have cuppas and Tunnocks for you! Sign up at: edin.ac/4cIYdcs

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

James McEnaney who writes on Education for the Herald sometimes covers neurodiversity topics. www.heraldscotland.com/author/profi...

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The Herald | Award-winning columnists and opinion writers

List of our columnists

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Beginning to study Developmental Psychology at school/college/university soon? Give our Developmental Psychology in Education team a follow to find out about our research! bsky.app/profile/dpie...

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Involved in research in autism and education? This looks interesting!...

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Come along to the Sibling Cafe at the University of Edinburgh to talk about how sibling relationships of care experienced people could be better supported. Come for tea, biscuits and chat! More info & sign up: edin.ac/4cIYdcs [2/2]

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Are you: ⭐a care experienced adult (16+years) OR the supporter (e.g. foster parent, adoptive parent, residential carer) of a care experienced child/adult in Scotland? ⭐ free on Fri 5th Sept 2-4pm? [1/2]

Picture shows a small rubber duck, 3 Tunnocks caramel wafers, 2 Tunnocks Teacakes. There is also a sheet with logos of Research Data Scotland and the University of Edinburgh which reads 'Sibling Cafe: Finding out more;
There is also a QR code which links to edin.ac/4cIYdcs

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Some progress...branded uniforms no longer compulsory in Edinburgh schools: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Fergus Murray @oolong.co.uk · 20/08/2025

There's space again in my Science Group with Grove, for an Autistic teenager who's into science! If you know anyone who fits that description, maybe let them know?

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

..Join us for Tunnocks and chat! More info & sign up: edin.ac/4cIYdcs

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Are you: ⭐a care experienced adult (16+yrs) OR the supporter (e.g. foster parent) of a care experienced child/adult in Scotland? ⭐ free on Fri 5th Sept 2-4pm? Come to the Sibling Cafe at the Uni of Edinburgh to talk about how sib relationships of care experienced people could be better supported...

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

...Join us for Tunnocks and conversation at the sibling cafe at the University of Edinburgh. More info & sign up: edin.ac/4cIYdcs 2/2

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Are you: ⭐a care experienced adult (16+years) OR the supporter (e.g. foster parent, residential carer) of a care experienced child/adult in Scotland? ⭐ free on Fri 5th Sept 2-4pm? Come to the Sibling Cafe to talk about how sib relationships of care experienced people could be better supported..1/2

Photo shows 3 Yorkshire teabags, 2 Tunnocks caramel wafers and 2 Sibling Cafe information sheets on a table.

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

PhD student @kyleighmelville.bsky.social from @morayhouse.bsky.social is conducting research to explore school staff experiences of using sensory rooms and gardens. If you work in a UK school it would be *amazing* if you could help her out.

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Just finished this - it's a lovely wee book -full of the joy of play! The shapes (or types) of autistic play described really got me reflecting on play I've been a part of, and captured it so well. Plus lots of ideas for supporting play. Thanks @monotropism.bsky.social - think I saw this via you!

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Are you: ⭐a care experienced adult (16+years) OR the supporter (e.g. foster parent) of a care experienced child/adult in Scotland? ⭐ free on Fri 5th Sept 2-4pm? Come to the Sibling Cafe to chat about how sibling relationships could be better supported. More info & sign up: edin.ac/4cIYdcs

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Looking forwards to bringing the Centre to @morayhouse.bsky.social, whilst maintaining our productive collaborations across the The University of Edinburgh. Time to roll up sleeves and get to work!

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

A core aspect of the Centre is our partnership with the amazing charity Mindroom, and I am delighted to be working with their founder Sophie Dow, and with Alan Thornburrow and the rest of the team as we continue to address our shared research priorities.

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

...working with our amazing Centre members @suereviews.bsky.social @cjcrompton.bsky.social and @safriedman.bsky.social and associate members across many areas of the @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

For many years SMRC has been at the forefront of impactful research with neurodivergent communities and those who support them and I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue this...

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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Delighted to be taking on the role of Director of the Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre. I'll be stepping into the inspiring shoes of @suereviews.bsky.social edin.ac/3UzL8df

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