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kellybirtwell.bsky.social
📢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
November 19, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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kellybirtwell.bsky.social
⬇️⬇️ New study opportunity 📢 We are inviting autistic adults (diagnosed or self-identifying) based in the UK to take part in a focus group to give feedback on resources designed to increase access to dance. To find out more 📧: claire.planner@manchester.ac.uk
November 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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carolecadwalla.bsky.social
My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.

Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
carolecadwalla.bsky.social Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · Oct 12
NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.

My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:

Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?

t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
October 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
emwparkcottage.bsky.social
#SaveLedByDonkeys
September 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
emwparkcottage.bsky.social
#LedByDonkeys
September 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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josiahmortimer.bsky.social
It's easy for socially-conscious poetry to be cheesy. This is not.

Beautiful poem by Kareem Parkins-Brown here, and given a great platform.
london.gov.uk Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Sep 17
In London, hate will never win.
September 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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albatros198990.bsky.social
Here is an interesting video presenting a detailed look at Nigel Farage’s past, including allegations of racism, financial controversies and far-right connections.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfyi...
Who is Nigel Farage?
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
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September 9, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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jfmclaughlin92.bsky.social
Since it's a topic many people are talking about today, just want to share some resources I have found helpful when responding to someone who is actively experiencing suicidal thoughts, bc most of us are only ever told to post a hotline number and not how to actually *respond*
jfmclaughlin92.bsky.social Jess McLaughlin, PhD (they/them) @jfmclaughlin92.bsky.social · Aug 27
The times I've helped someone when they've been actively ideating, my experience was you have to walk a very fine line of validating the *feeling*- "I know you're in pain + feel like a burden-" while then *immediately* following up with "-but that's not true, your brain isn't telling you the truth"
August 27, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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jfmclaughlin92.bsky.social
I hadn't run into the 5 steps framework at any of the times I responded, but it's a fairly simple framework to help:

bethe1to.com/bethe1to-ste...
How The 5 Steps Can Help Someone Who is Suicidal - #BeThe1To
En Español The five action steps for communicating with someone who may be suicidal are supported by evidence in the field of suicide prevention. Ask How – Asking the question “Are you thinking about ...
bethe1to.com
August 27, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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kellybirtwell.bsky.social
📢 Our survey for UK autistic adults will be open until 9am Monday 1st September, so there's still time to take part. ⬇️ Thanks to everyone who has taken part already 🙏
kellybirtwell.bsky.social Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · May 27
Love dancing? Hate dancing? If you're #autistic, age 18+, in the UK, please take part in our survey (designed with autistic project advisors). We want to hear about why people don't dance, dancing at home (kitchen disco anyone?), socially, or at dance classes. For more info: tinyurl.com/Aut-dance
A flyer showing the University of Manchester logo, and a photograph of a man moving his arms, dancing. The text reads as follows: Research opportunity! The Ada study Access to Dance for Autistic adults. Researchers at The University of Manchester seek autistic volunteers for an online survey about dance. Are you: 1. Autistic (diagnosed or self identifying)? 2. Aged 18 or over? 3. Living in the UK? We are exploring autistic people’s experience of dancing - or choosing not to dance. Dance can mean anything from having a boogie in the kitchen, dancing in clubs and other social settings, to attending a dance class. The online survey takes about 30-60 minutes depending on how much you’d like to share. It includes questions about your background (e.g. age and gender) and your experiences of dancing and watching dance, or choosing not to dance. Some members of the research team are neurodivergent and the survey was developed with autistic project advisors. To find out more and take part visit: https://tinyurl.com/Aut-dance Or contact: Claire.Planner@manchester.ac.ukResearch This project has been reviewed and approved by the University of Manchester Research Ethics Committee. Ref.: 2025-22235-41162
August 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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cyferdofficial.bsky.social
💡 Low adoption after a big rollout? You’re not alone.

Our new blog breaks down the most common barriers to user adoption and shares strategies that turn resistance into real results.

See how: buff.ly/MDmyA4q

#UserAdoption #DigitalTransformation #TechLeadership
August 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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kellybirtwell.bsky.social
This is a fantastic video about self diagnosis ⬇️ and I'm pleased to see it directs people to the tests you can take yourself on embrace-autism.com - a site I regularly recommend to people. Lots of useful info on there.
July 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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kellybirtwell.bsky.social
Love dancing? Hate dancing? If you're #autistic, age 18+, in the UK, please take part in our survey (designed with autistic project advisors). We want to hear about why people don't dance, dancing at home (kitchen disco anyone?), socially, or at dance classes. For more info: tinyurl.com/Aut-dance
A flyer showing the University of Manchester logo, and a photograph of a man moving his arms, dancing. The text reads as follows: Research opportunity! The Ada study Access to Dance for Autistic adults. Researchers at The University of Manchester seek autistic volunteers for an online survey about dance. Are you: 1. Autistic (diagnosed or self identifying)? 2. Aged 18 or over? 3. Living in the UK? We are exploring autistic people’s experience of dancing - or choosing not to dance. Dance can mean anything from having a boogie in the kitchen, dancing in clubs and other social settings, to attending a dance class. The online survey takes about 30-60 minutes depending on how much you’d like to share. It includes questions about your background (e.g. age and gender) and your experiences of dancing and watching dance, or choosing not to dance. Some members of the research team are neurodivergent and the survey was developed with autistic project advisors. To find out more and take part visit: https://tinyurl.com/Aut-dance Or contact: Claire.Planner@manchester.ac.ukResearch This project has been reviewed and approved by the University of Manchester Research Ethics Committee. Ref.: 2025-22235-41162
May 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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kellybirtwell.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who has taken part in our survey for #autistic adults already ⬇️ There's still time to share your experiences of stimming, #mindfulness and related practices. Reposts appreciated @autisticrealms.bsky.social @dr-nicky.bsky.social @stimpunks.org @fergus.oolong.co.uk @petewharmby.com
kellybirtwell.bsky.social Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · Apr 14
💡 Our online survey for #autistic adults in any country is still open: share your experiences of stimming, #mindfulness, and other contemplative practices. To find out more and take part see: tinyurl.com/Aut-Mindful Developed with autistic project advisors. Reposts appreciated. 🙏
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 other contemplative practices. Are you Autistic? Aged 18 or over? Able to understand written information given in English? The study involves completing an online survey. The survey takes around 30-45 minutes to complete and includes questions about your background (e.g. age, gender), and your experiences of stimming, mindfulness, and other contemplative practices. Stimming is soothing or repetitive sensory activity that can help people to feel calm or may bring joy. The research has been developed in collaboration with autistic project advisors. To find out more visit https://tinyurl.com/Aut-Mindful Or contact: Kelly.birtwell@manchester.ac.uk
April 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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drdannypenman.bsky.social
Notice something new about the journeys you take today. Sights, sounds, smells, people, nature... #Mindfulness #ArtOfBreathing
April 12, 2025 at 6:01 AM