Julia Childs
@juliachilds.bsky.social
University tutor and mentor to neurodivergent students. MEd (Inclusive Practice). Ex special school teacher. Living with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and cookie bite hearing loss. I am @pig_witch on the bird-site!
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Julia Childs
@juliachilds.bsky.social
· Sep 23
A Study Skills Survival Guide for Neurodivergent Learners: A Pick n Mix of Study Skills Strategies for ADHD, Autistic, Dyslexic and Dyspraxic Learners
Buy A Study Skills Survival Guide for Neurodivergent Learners: A Pick n Mix of Study Skills Strategies for ADHD, Autistic, Dyslexic and Dyspraxic Learners by Childs, Julia (ISBN: 9781805011859) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
www.amazon.co.uk
Forgive a bit more self promotion but I’m dead chuffed to hear that my book has been ordered by some libraries, so that people don’t have to spend if they don’t have the cash. If you do (!) it’s available on Waterstone’s and Foyles, as well as here:
www.amazon.co.uk/Study-Skills...
www.amazon.co.uk/Study-Skills...
Late 50s and just starting to realise things about my brain. I find group exercise stressful. I thought that’s because it hurts (no dramas, just EDS). Yesterday traffic made me late so I ended up in the corner (like cubby-hole). Most chilled I’ve ever felt in a class. Reduced stimuli!
November 21, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Late 50s and just starting to realise things about my brain. I find group exercise stressful. I thought that’s because it hurts (no dramas, just EDS). Yesterday traffic made me late so I ended up in the corner (like cubby-hole). Most chilled I’ve ever felt in a class. Reduced stimuli!
Tad jaded this morning and only just at my desk. Worth it, though - went to see Othello at the Haymarket last night. Toby Jones’ Iago is skin-crawlingly villainous. Magnificent.
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Tad jaded this morning and only just at my desk. Worth it, though - went to see Othello at the Haymarket last night. Toby Jones’ Iago is skin-crawlingly villainous. Magnificent.
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Welsh born textile artist and knitwear designer Kate Jenkins creates fun crochet/knit creations #WomensArt
November 20, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Welsh born textile artist and knitwear designer Kate Jenkins creates fun crochet/knit creations #WomensArt
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I was the first in my entire family attend university, and I have a big family. I did it at 28 and noone understood how it worked at all. I was the first much later the first get a masters and hopefully soon I'll be the first PhD. After me I helped my sister go, did my brothers forms.
In the UK
75% of ppl with graduate parents attend higher education
42% of ppl with nongraduate parents attend HE
It therefore appears that the social class gap in well paid jobs is primarily driven by different HE participation rates. If more working class kids went to HE, earnings gaps wd narrow
75% of ppl with graduate parents attend higher education
42% of ppl with nongraduate parents attend HE
It therefore appears that the social class gap in well paid jobs is primarily driven by different HE participation rates. If more working class kids went to HE, earnings gaps wd narrow
November 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I was the first in my entire family attend university, and I have a big family. I did it at 28 and noone understood how it worked at all. I was the first much later the first get a masters and hopefully soon I'll be the first PhD. After me I helped my sister go, did my brothers forms.
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I wonder how many people die each year as a result of lifeguards running in slow motion
December 2, 2024 at 12:45 AM
I wonder how many people die each year as a result of lifeguards running in slow motion
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Artist and designer Sonia Delaunay, Coat made for Gloria Swanson, 1923-24 #WomensArt
November 19, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Artist and designer Sonia Delaunay, Coat made for Gloria Swanson, 1923-24 #WomensArt
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icymi: the city of boynton beach received a nonsensical complaint about our little free library & pantry, which have existed for ~5 years. local news station WPTV reached out to talk to us about the process of trying to get our city to amend code & save our amenities
www.wptv.com/news/region-...
www.wptv.com/news/region-...
Boynton Beach neighbors rally to save Little Free Pantry after code complaint threatens removal
A Little Free Pantry and Library that has quietly served neighbors in Boynton Beach for nearly five years is now at the center of a community fight.
www.wptv.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
icymi: the city of boynton beach received a nonsensical complaint about our little free library & pantry, which have existed for ~5 years. local news station WPTV reached out to talk to us about the process of trying to get our city to amend code & save our amenities
www.wptv.com/news/region-...
www.wptv.com/news/region-...
The sizing change on Vinted is mind-blowing stuff. Twice as hard to shop. I’m searching for 20-22 (because there isn’t an 18-20) and it’s showing me things labelled 14.
November 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The sizing change on Vinted is mind-blowing stuff. Twice as hard to shop. I’m searching for 20-22 (because there isn’t an 18-20) and it’s showing me things labelled 14.
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Spydere Man, Spydere Man
Doth al things a spydere kan
Sondry webbes he kan weaven
Thieves lyke flyes he kan cacchen
Lo! anon cometh Spydere Man
Doth al things a spydere kan
Sondry webbes he kan weaven
Thieves lyke flyes he kan cacchen
Lo! anon cometh Spydere Man
November 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Spydere Man, Spydere Man
Doth al things a spydere kan
Sondry webbes he kan weaven
Thieves lyke flyes he kan cacchen
Lo! anon cometh Spydere Man
Doth al things a spydere kan
Sondry webbes he kan weaven
Thieves lyke flyes he kan cacchen
Lo! anon cometh Spydere Man
@suecowley.bsky.social I’ve finally started your flowers!
November 15, 2025 at 8:26 AM
@suecowley.bsky.social I’ve finally started your flowers!
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Not all school students will go on to Higher Education, but I'm telling you now that the huge SEND increases schools and colleges are seeing are already translating into huge increases in HE.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Special needs services in England face ‘total collapse’ from increasing demand
Councils say 59 authorities could go bankrupt by March 2028 without urgent structural reform
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Not all school students will go on to Higher Education, but I'm telling you now that the huge SEND increases schools and colleges are seeing are already translating into huge increases in HE.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Today is #RLSDay which marks the birthday of the Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson who would have been 175 today.
It's also a good day to remember that it is NOT actually his birthday because in 1891 he gave it away to a young girl because she didn't like her birthday. 🧵
It's also a good day to remember that it is NOT actually his birthday because in 1891 he gave it away to a young girl because she didn't like her birthday. 🧵
November 13, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Today is #RLSDay which marks the birthday of the Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson who would have been 175 today.
It's also a good day to remember that it is NOT actually his birthday because in 1891 he gave it away to a young girl because she didn't like her birthday. 🧵
It's also a good day to remember that it is NOT actually his birthday because in 1891 he gave it away to a young girl because she didn't like her birthday. 🧵
Infuriatingly, I missed an imaging appointment today. I was sitting in the hospital but no one told me I had been booked for it. I was told I had CT and merrily went to it. Apparently, an hour later I was booked for a different one.
I’m afraid my crystal ball isn’t working today.
I’m afraid my crystal ball isn’t working today.
November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Infuriatingly, I missed an imaging appointment today. I was sitting in the hospital but no one told me I had been booked for it. I was told I had CT and merrily went to it. Apparently, an hour later I was booked for a different one.
I’m afraid my crystal ball isn’t working today.
I’m afraid my crystal ball isn’t working today.
Morning! Restorative dentistry assessment today in central London. Scans etc., which means I must remove daith piercing. This is easier said than done! I’ll be paying someone to put it back in late this afternoon.
November 12, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Morning! Restorative dentistry assessment today in central London. Scans etc., which means I must remove daith piercing. This is easier said than done! I’ll be paying someone to put it back in late this afternoon.
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My 2s for labelling debate...
Get your/your child's needs met without a label? Good luck. No chance. Even medically we have SWAN children.
Extra needs -> extra supports -> extra resources (including time)
Even for DSA you must have evidence.
Anti-labeling debate is rooted in privilege.
Get your/your child's needs met without a label? Good luck. No chance. Even medically we have SWAN children.
Extra needs -> extra supports -> extra resources (including time)
Even for DSA you must have evidence.
Anti-labeling debate is rooted in privilege.
November 10, 2025 at 8:16 AM
My 2s for labelling debate...
Get your/your child's needs met without a label? Good luck. No chance. Even medically we have SWAN children.
Extra needs -> extra supports -> extra resources (including time)
Even for DSA you must have evidence.
Anti-labeling debate is rooted in privilege.
Get your/your child's needs met without a label? Good luck. No chance. Even medically we have SWAN children.
Extra needs -> extra supports -> extra resources (including time)
Even for DSA you must have evidence.
Anti-labeling debate is rooted in privilege.
I’ll take an hour’s break and finish the shirt I started at the weekend…
Sews into forefinger then, 10 minutes later, knocks box of pins flying.
I’m back at my desk now.
It’s safer.
Sews into forefinger then, 10 minutes later, knocks box of pins flying.
I’m back at my desk now.
It’s safer.
November 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I’ll take an hour’s break and finish the shirt I started at the weekend…
Sews into forefinger then, 10 minutes later, knocks box of pins flying.
I’m back at my desk now.
It’s safer.
Sews into forefinger then, 10 minutes later, knocks box of pins flying.
I’m back at my desk now.
It’s safer.
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There was a vinyl market taking place in Gorey this afternoon. So myself and Eldest went for a look.
I decided to treat myself!
#SpeirGorm
#DepecheMode
I decided to treat myself!
#SpeirGorm
#DepecheMode
November 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
There was a vinyl market taking place in Gorey this afternoon. So myself and Eldest went for a look.
I decided to treat myself!
#SpeirGorm
#DepecheMode
I decided to treat myself!
#SpeirGorm
#DepecheMode
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'Joyous' by contemporary UK printmaker Sarah Morgan #WomensArt
November 9, 2025 at 6:11 AM
'Joyous' by contemporary UK printmaker Sarah Morgan #WomensArt
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The best neurodivergent inclusion can be kinda invisible.
It’s going somewhere and seamlessly being able to use my AAC.
It’s being given time to process options, or make a decision.
It’s spaces with careful lighting + noise design.
Solving little day to day barriers so everyone can thrive :)
It’s going somewhere and seamlessly being able to use my AAC.
It’s being given time to process options, or make a decision.
It’s spaces with careful lighting + noise design.
Solving little day to day barriers so everyone can thrive :)
November 6, 2025 at 7:45 AM
The best neurodivergent inclusion can be kinda invisible.
It’s going somewhere and seamlessly being able to use my AAC.
It’s being given time to process options, or make a decision.
It’s spaces with careful lighting + noise design.
Solving little day to day barriers so everyone can thrive :)
It’s going somewhere and seamlessly being able to use my AAC.
It’s being given time to process options, or make a decision.
It’s spaces with careful lighting + noise design.
Solving little day to day barriers so everyone can thrive :)
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I wish I knew more about sensory needs and how it overlaps with things I can do.
It took literally 5 years to work out that my ability to understand & do things can be entirely flattened by the wrong sensory environment.
Eg, Can’t get dressed in a loud room. Can’t read if chair has wrong texture
It took literally 5 years to work out that my ability to understand & do things can be entirely flattened by the wrong sensory environment.
Eg, Can’t get dressed in a loud room. Can’t read if chair has wrong texture
#AskingAutistics
What’s something you wish you knew about autism when you first discovered you were autistic?
What’s something you wish you knew about autism when you first discovered you were autistic?
November 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I wish I knew more about sensory needs and how it overlaps with things I can do.
It took literally 5 years to work out that my ability to understand & do things can be entirely flattened by the wrong sensory environment.
Eg, Can’t get dressed in a loud room. Can’t read if chair has wrong texture
It took literally 5 years to work out that my ability to understand & do things can be entirely flattened by the wrong sensory environment.
Eg, Can’t get dressed in a loud room. Can’t read if chair has wrong texture
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If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.
November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.
Whereas mine yelled for her colleagues to come and feel/see mine.
ALERT: At the podiatrist and he says I have the best feet in the world! “They should be in a museum,” he claims
November 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Whereas mine yelled for her colleagues to come and feel/see mine.
The teacher-like itch to correct the woman on this train who is confidently asserting that Jeremy Clarkson’s mother wrote the Paddington bear stories. Apparently, she made them up as bedtime stories. Google tells me she did sell soft toys.
a teddy bear wearing a red hat and a blue coat
Alt: Paddington bear wearing a red hat and a blue coat, giving hard stare.
media.tenor.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The teacher-like itch to correct the woman on this train who is confidently asserting that Jeremy Clarkson’s mother wrote the Paddington bear stories. Apparently, she made them up as bedtime stories. Google tells me she did sell soft toys.
Morning. I’ve woken up to a white striped patio. Husband did some painting last night and washed the brushes/trays in our kitchen sink. Drain must have overflowed. It’s now dried on the slabs. Eeek.
November 4, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Morning. I’ve woken up to a white striped patio. Husband did some painting last night and washed the brushes/trays in our kitchen sink. Drain must have overflowed. It’s now dried on the slabs. Eeek.
Side-effect of being unable to eat on the right side since June is weight gain. All my usual healthy snacks are crunchy or chewy. Pappy, seedless, soft things are low risk from a pain perspective. Diabolical for my hips!
Finally have my referral through and first hospital assessment next week 🤞
Finally have my referral through and first hospital assessment next week 🤞
November 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Side-effect of being unable to eat on the right side since June is weight gain. All my usual healthy snacks are crunchy or chewy. Pappy, seedless, soft things are low risk from a pain perspective. Diabolical for my hips!
Finally have my referral through and first hospital assessment next week 🤞
Finally have my referral through and first hospital assessment next week 🤞