Fiona B.
@coffeebeforecola.bsky.social
Caithness, Scotland
Loves coffee, books, cats and Highland coos. Hates spiders and obnoxious drivers with loud exhausts.
Loves coffee, books, cats and Highland coos. Hates spiders and obnoxious drivers with loud exhausts.
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It is so disheartening, knowing that we could be bringing you fair and balanced reporting of all the Scottish and international news that matters to people in Scotland, but we are unable to because we do not have enough volunteers or the funding to pay staff.
We have built a sophisticated technical platform which enables us to stand alongside and collaborate with established broadcasters around the world.
What we need is people to produce programmes, but without funding to pay staff, we rely on volunteers.
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/volunteer-fo...
What we need is people to produce programmes, but without funding to pay staff, we rely on volunteers.
www.broadcastingscotland.scot/volunteer-fo...
Volunteer for Broadcasting Scotland - Broadcasting Scotland
Broadcasting Scotland are always interested in hearing from volunteer TV production staff, in front of and behind the camera.
www.broadcastingscotland.scot
April 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
It is so disheartening, knowing that we could be bringing you fair and balanced reporting of all the Scottish and international news that matters to people in Scotland, but we are unable to because we do not have enough volunteers or the funding to pay staff.
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Amazing. After nearly losing her house, and being locked away in a legal battle for years because of one innocuous line in her last TED Talk, @carolecadwalla.bsky.social returns to the Lion’s Den, and calls out the Broligarchs
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like | Carole Cadwalladr | TED
YouTube video by TED
youtu.be
April 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Amazing. After nearly losing her house, and being locked away in a legal battle for years because of one innocuous line in her last TED Talk, @carolecadwalla.bsky.social returns to the Lion’s Den, and calls out the Broligarchs
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
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Seeing as it is #AutismAcceptanceMonth, I thought I would share a thread, in no particular order, of some of my favourite books related to being neurodivergent, in particular the books which have helped me in some way, shape, or form. 1/
April 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Seeing as it is #AutismAcceptanceMonth, I thought I would share a thread, in no particular order, of some of my favourite books related to being neurodivergent, in particular the books which have helped me in some way, shape, or form. 1/
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Autistics don't need "social skills training," not unless non-autistics are ALSO being trained in autistic social expectations. When we only use neurotypical norms and expectations, autistics will always look “deficient” & neurotypicals will always look “capable.”
embrace-autism.com/autism-and-t...
embrace-autism.com/autism-and-t...
Autism & the double empathy problem | Embrace Autism
In this article, Dr. Debra Bercovici PhD will cover the double empathy problem and the triple empathy problem, and examine how they impact autistics.
embrace-autism.com
April 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Autistics don't need "social skills training," not unless non-autistics are ALSO being trained in autistic social expectations. When we only use neurotypical norms and expectations, autistics will always look “deficient” & neurotypicals will always look “capable.”
embrace-autism.com/autism-and-t...
embrace-autism.com/autism-and-t...
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🚨Plans to cut welfare benefits for those with extreme disabilities & unfit to work will be CATASTROPHIC for some of the poorest & most vulnerable people in our society
Balancing books cannot come at the expense of those who can least afford it
NOW IS THE TIME TO SPEAK OUT
youtu.be/IG7d663mRRg?...
Balancing books cannot come at the expense of those who can least afford it
NOW IS THE TIME TO SPEAK OUT
youtu.be/IG7d663mRRg?...
WELFARE CUTS: Balancing the books cannot come at the expense of those who can least afford it
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
March 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🚨Plans to cut welfare benefits for those with extreme disabilities & unfit to work will be CATASTROPHIC for some of the poorest & most vulnerable people in our society
Balancing books cannot come at the expense of those who can least afford it
NOW IS THE TIME TO SPEAK OUT
youtu.be/IG7d663mRRg?...
Balancing books cannot come at the expense of those who can least afford it
NOW IS THE TIME TO SPEAK OUT
youtu.be/IG7d663mRRg?...
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Definitely 💯 needs banned so if you care about abusive practices being used that cause harm. Sign and share this petition. I’m doing this now.
If you're in the UK, autistic or not, please sign this.
Millions of autistic people have been abused and traumatized by ABA, including myself.
I haven't been in ABA since 1997 and I'm still managing the trauma today.
Millions of autistic people have been abused and traumatized by ABA, including myself.
I haven't been in ABA since 1997 and I'm still managing the trauma today.
New petition: "Ban Applied Behaviour Analysis Therapy designed to reduce Autistic Stimming"
Deadline 25 August 2025, created by Kael Hopkinson
#NewPetition
Deadline 25 August 2025, created by Kael Hopkinson
#NewPetition
February 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Definitely 💯 needs banned so if you care about abusive practices being used that cause harm. Sign and share this petition. I’m doing this now.
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If you're in the UK, autistic or not, please sign this.
Millions of autistic people have been abused and traumatized by ABA, including myself.
I haven't been in ABA since 1997 and I'm still managing the trauma today.
Millions of autistic people have been abused and traumatized by ABA, including myself.
I haven't been in ABA since 1997 and I'm still managing the trauma today.
New petition: "Ban Applied Behaviour Analysis Therapy designed to reduce Autistic Stimming"
Deadline 25 August 2025, created by Kael Hopkinson
#NewPetition
Deadline 25 August 2025, created by Kael Hopkinson
#NewPetition
New petition: Ban Applied Behaviour Analysis Therapy designed to reduce Autistic Stimming
The Government should ban Applied Behaviour Analysis Therapy (“ABA”), for the purpose of reducing soothing “stimming” behaviours in people with autism spectrum disorder.
petition.parliament.uk
February 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
If you're in the UK, autistic or not, please sign this.
Millions of autistic people have been abused and traumatized by ABA, including myself.
I haven't been in ABA since 1997 and I'm still managing the trauma today.
Millions of autistic people have been abused and traumatized by ABA, including myself.
I haven't been in ABA since 1997 and I'm still managing the trauma today.
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@thrivingautistic.bsky.social have created a therapy passport for autistic people to fill in and state their needs to send to a therapist before meeting with them. Fabulous idea 👏
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nck2w...
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nck2w...
www.dropbox.com
February 8, 2025 at 9:49 AM
@thrivingautistic.bsky.social have created a therapy passport for autistic people to fill in and state their needs to send to a therapist before meeting with them. Fabulous idea 👏
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nck2w...
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nck2w...
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If UK news shows are going to give Nigel Farage a platform to spout this absolute boll**** about Brexit & the vaccine rollout (unchallenged) I’ll happily come back every week to correct it
We cannot allow them to rewrite history.
If you agree share this FACT CHECK widely
youtu.be/MUrf7addcTA?...
We cannot allow them to rewrite history.
If you agree share this FACT CHECK widely
youtu.be/MUrf7addcTA?...
NO Nigel Farage - the vaccine rollout was not helped by Brexit
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
February 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
If UK news shows are going to give Nigel Farage a platform to spout this absolute boll**** about Brexit & the vaccine rollout (unchallenged) I’ll happily come back every week to correct it
We cannot allow them to rewrite history.
If you agree share this FACT CHECK widely
youtu.be/MUrf7addcTA?...
We cannot allow them to rewrite history.
If you agree share this FACT CHECK widely
youtu.be/MUrf7addcTA?...
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It's finally up-- my website of resources for Autistic adults!
There are SO many resources out there for Autistic children-- or "how to cope" sites for allistic parents of Autistic children.
This site is JUST for Aut adults.
Learn how to travel, make friends, and more!
www.theautisticadult.org
There are SO many resources out there for Autistic children-- or "how to cope" sites for allistic parents of Autistic children.
This site is JUST for Aut adults.
Learn how to travel, make friends, and more!
www.theautisticadult.org
The Autistic Adult | Neurodiversity Resources
Sick of resources for Autistic children? At The Autistic Adult, we're serving up resources just for adults!
www.theautisticadult.org
November 17, 2024 at 3:11 PM
It's finally up-- my website of resources for Autistic adults!
There are SO many resources out there for Autistic children-- or "how to cope" sites for allistic parents of Autistic children.
This site is JUST for Aut adults.
Learn how to travel, make friends, and more!
www.theautisticadult.org
There are SO many resources out there for Autistic children-- or "how to cope" sites for allistic parents of Autistic children.
This site is JUST for Aut adults.
Learn how to travel, make friends, and more!
www.theautisticadult.org
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If you're neurodivergent and 18+ you're invited to join a community of people working to create their Happy Neurodivergent Life.
Releasing A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas showed how much need their is for affirming community.
www.facebook.com/groups/happyneurodivergentlife
Releasing A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas showed how much need their is for affirming community.
www.facebook.com/groups/happyneurodivergentlife
January 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
If you're neurodivergent and 18+ you're invited to join a community of people working to create their Happy Neurodivergent Life.
Releasing A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas showed how much need their is for affirming community.
www.facebook.com/groups/happyneurodivergentlife
Releasing A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas showed how much need their is for affirming community.
www.facebook.com/groups/happyneurodivergentlife
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We'd like to do some reporting on SEND provision in Scotland. Any contributions very welcome, particularly if it affects your family or you work in SEND education.
#SEND
#Education
#Schools
#Teaching
#SEND
#Education
#Schools
#Teaching
January 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
We'd like to do some reporting on SEND provision in Scotland. Any contributions very welcome, particularly if it affects your family or you work in SEND education.
#SEND
#Education
#Schools
#Teaching
#SEND
#Education
#Schools
#Teaching
@ssencommunity.bsky.social We'd like to thank the team in Thurso last night who worked into the wee hours to get power back on following a local cable failure. Great work, thanks.
January 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
@ssencommunity.bsky.social We'd like to thank the team in Thurso last night who worked into the wee hours to get power back on following a local cable failure. Great work, thanks.
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It’s almost the holidays but I do like to have plans for the new year so when better to announce Aurora’s next webinar!?
December 19, 2024 at 8:48 PM
It’s almost the holidays but I do like to have plans for the new year so when better to announce Aurora’s next webinar!?
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says the public want to leave the ECHR
Let him know he’s wrong by sharing this widely
Let him know he’s wrong by sharing this widely
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
“We need to leave the ECHR so we can deport people that come illegally & take back control of our borders & that’s what the public wants”
Share if you disagree with his populist boll**** the UK should join Russia & Belarus outside the ECHR
youtu.be/iSTN-h8NoyY
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says public want to leave the ECHR - let’s put the record straight
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
December 6, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says the public want to leave the ECHR
Let him know he’s wrong by sharing this widely
Let him know he’s wrong by sharing this widely
Beautiful words from Rose.
Autism research findings often send a chill down my spine.
Stigma, discrimination, high unemployment, difficulty accessing healthcare, physical and mental health issues, early mortality, trauma.
It’s not surprising those of us who are Autistic sometimes feel fearful and hopeless about the future.
Stigma, discrimination, high unemployment, difficulty accessing healthcare, physical and mental health issues, early mortality, trauma.
It’s not surprising those of us who are Autistic sometimes feel fearful and hopeless about the future.
December 7, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Beautiful words from Rose.
I've just heard Chris Rea 'driving home for Christmas' for the first time this season. It's definitely too early for this. Feeling a bit bah-humbug.
December 4, 2024 at 12:57 PM
I've just heard Chris Rea 'driving home for Christmas' for the first time this season. It's definitely too early for this. Feeling a bit bah-humbug.
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Hey! Bluesky! Learn you about some Autism!
I wrote this piece after a conversation with CNN's Sanjay Gupta, and it's received tremendous feedback from both Autistic people and from educators, doctors and journalists who have learned from it.
Read it!
coda.io/@mykola-bilo...
I wrote this piece after a conversation with CNN's Sanjay Gupta, and it's received tremendous feedback from both Autistic people and from educators, doctors and journalists who have learned from it.
Read it!
coda.io/@mykola-bilo...
How To Talk About Autism Respectfully · Public Neurodiversity Support Center
A Field Guide for Journalists, Educators, Doctors and anyone else who wants to know how to better communicate about Autism.
coda.io
November 27, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Hey! Bluesky! Learn you about some Autism!
I wrote this piece after a conversation with CNN's Sanjay Gupta, and it's received tremendous feedback from both Autistic people and from educators, doctors and journalists who have learned from it.
Read it!
coda.io/@mykola-bilo...
I wrote this piece after a conversation with CNN's Sanjay Gupta, and it's received tremendous feedback from both Autistic people and from educators, doctors and journalists who have learned from it.
Read it!
coda.io/@mykola-bilo...
Anybody in the Neurodivergent squad got suggestions or resources for challenging college skills requirements such as 'good verbal communication, eye contact, leadership' etc please? For AuDHD person with situational mutism.
November 27, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Anybody in the Neurodivergent squad got suggestions or resources for challenging college skills requirements such as 'good verbal communication, eye contact, leadership' etc please? For AuDHD person with situational mutism.