Caroline @Ka81
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Data Scientist, Award Winning Teacher, Maker, PhD Researcher 📚 #Tes #Edtech50 #Bima100 #Judge #Crafting edu/tech narrative.
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So #StrangerThings why did Venca say he needed Wills help one last time and then we have what nothing ??
I am seriously questioning this ending watching it for the 3rd time.
I am seriously questioning this ending watching it for the 3rd time.
January 5, 2026 at 6:51 PM
So #StrangerThings why did Venca say he needed Wills help one last time and then we have what nothing ??
I am seriously questioning this ending watching it for the 3rd time.
I am seriously questioning this ending watching it for the 3rd time.
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Ofcom, which enforces the UK's Online Safety Act, says it is aware of "serious concerns" about Grok undressing people including children on X
“We have made urgent contact with X and xAI to understand what steps they have taken to comply with their legal duties to protect users in the UK," it says
“We have made urgent contact with X and xAI to understand what steps they have taken to comply with their legal duties to protect users in the UK," it says
January 5, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Ofcom, which enforces the UK's Online Safety Act, says it is aware of "serious concerns" about Grok undressing people including children on X
“We have made urgent contact with X and xAI to understand what steps they have taken to comply with their legal duties to protect users in the UK," it says
“We have made urgent contact with X and xAI to understand what steps they have taken to comply with their legal duties to protect users in the UK," it says
You might have missed this but Right to Choose for #ADHD & #Autism is under threat. Several Local Medical Committees (LMCs) and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) have advised GPs to stop accepting new ADHD shared-care agreements or referrals for #Autism.
www.specialneedsjungle.com/adhd-autism-...
www.specialneedsjungle.com/adhd-autism-...
ADHD and Autism Right To Choose referrals paused as at least nine NHS areas tell providers to stop booking assessments - Special Needs Jungle
ADHD and Autism “Right to Choose” assessments on pause in at least 9 NHS areas, as ICBs tell private providers not to offer new appointments
www.specialneedsjungle.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:59 AM
You might have missed this but Right to Choose for #ADHD & #Autism is under threat. Several Local Medical Committees (LMCs) and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) have advised GPs to stop accepting new ADHD shared-care agreements or referrals for #Autism.
www.specialneedsjungle.com/adhd-autism-...
www.specialneedsjungle.com/adhd-autism-...
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Many autistic people grow up correcting assumptions, defending intentions, and trying to repair misunderstandings
So yes - we may “over-explain” or “overthink”
Not because we want to…
but because experience taught us to
So yes - we may “over-explain” or “overthink”
Not because we want to…
but because experience taught us to
January 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Many autistic people grow up correcting assumptions, defending intentions, and trying to repair misunderstandings
So yes - we may “over-explain” or “overthink”
Not because we want to…
but because experience taught us to
So yes - we may “over-explain” or “overthink”
Not because we want to…
but because experience taught us to
Morning email, posts and bits trawl. I just seen someone on my LinkedIn celebrating The Good Doctor for it's portrayal of #Autism.
We have a long long way to go.
#MorningDespair
www.trillmag.com/entertainmen...
We have a long long way to go.
#MorningDespair
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'The Good Doctor' Fails at Autism Representation
ABC's long-running series shows the limitations of mainstream representation.
www.trillmag.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Morning email, posts and bits trawl. I just seen someone on my LinkedIn celebrating The Good Doctor for it's portrayal of #Autism.
We have a long long way to go.
#MorningDespair
www.trillmag.com/entertainmen...
We have a long long way to go.
#MorningDespair
www.trillmag.com/entertainmen...
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Here's my philosophical thought on medical AI. A machine might be able to tell you how to fix a body, it might even be better at it than a human in some circumstances.
A machine, especially our current machines, cannot heal. That remains the province of doctors (ideally).
A machine, especially our current machines, cannot heal. That remains the province of doctors (ideally).
January 4, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Here's my philosophical thought on medical AI. A machine might be able to tell you how to fix a body, it might even be better at it than a human in some circumstances.
A machine, especially our current machines, cannot heal. That remains the province of doctors (ideally).
A machine, especially our current machines, cannot heal. That remains the province of doctors (ideally).
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Healing a person, in contrast, requires viewing them as a person and, more importantly, a life embedded in a culture. This is in contrast to understanding the body as an isolated system, disconnected from the things around it. Healing requires context and understanding.
January 4, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Healing a person, in contrast, requires viewing them as a person and, more importantly, a life embedded in a culture. This is in contrast to understanding the body as an isolated system, disconnected from the things around it. Healing requires context and understanding.
This thread is great @shengokai.blacksky.app and I agree. If you want to see that in the raw light. See how we have treated autism previously. Failing to recognise the whole person, narrowly viewing us and hence we have a life expectancy a significantly chuck lower in every nation.
Here's my philosophical thought on medical AI. A machine might be able to tell you how to fix a body, it might even be better at it than a human in some circumstances.
A machine, especially our current machines, cannot heal. That remains the province of doctors (ideally).
A machine, especially our current machines, cannot heal. That remains the province of doctors (ideally).
January 5, 2026 at 10:23 AM
This thread is great @shengokai.blacksky.app and I agree. If you want to see that in the raw light. See how we have treated autism previously. Failing to recognise the whole person, narrowly viewing us and hence we have a life expectancy a significantly chuck lower in every nation.
Follow up to this is 'boss starts running away at sight of you'. I say this from experience...😳
No don't run. Let's just go through that again @thedailytism.com we use to talk!!
No don't run. Let's just go through that again @thedailytism.com we use to talk!!
Paige Thomas, 25, from Wigan, was thrilled when her boss started scheduling regular “catch-ups”, interpreting it as a sign they were “really hitting it off as mates.”
Autistic woman who thinks she’s boss’s new best friend actually being micromanaged
An autistic woman being excessively supervised at work has understood the situation somewhat differently, it has been reported. Paige Thomas, 25, from Wigan, was thrilled when her boss started…
thedailytism.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Follow up to this is 'boss starts running away at sight of you'. I say this from experience...😳
No don't run. Let's just go through that again @thedailytism.com we use to talk!!
No don't run. Let's just go through that again @thedailytism.com we use to talk!!
I'd say 'spat' underestimated how badly this can go and how united SEND & disabled communities can be there...If it goes wrong. It will go majorly wrong 😳
As MPs return to Westminster today, one of the biggest outstanding questions is what the govt's SEND reforms will look like
One Labour MP predicted it would be the first "spat" for Starmer and his cabinet to deal with in 2026
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One Labour MP predicted it would be the first "spat" for Starmer and his cabinet to deal with in 2026
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SEND Is Shaping Up To Be One The Labour Government's Biggest Headaches in 2026
How to solve the deepening crisis in the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system is a question that has bedevilled successive gove...
www.politicshome.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:01 AM
I'd say 'spat' underestimated how badly this can go and how united SEND & disabled communities can be there...If it goes wrong. It will go majorly wrong 😳
Would encourage everyone to find the courage to watch this. #CSA thrives in ignorance and silence. It's a critical watch, know I felt seen. Thankful for all the brave men who took part, its know how tough it is to break free from this. It's true bravery. 🙏🙏
www.truevisiontv.com/films/chosen
www.truevisiontv.com/films/chosen
January 5, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Would encourage everyone to find the courage to watch this. #CSA thrives in ignorance and silence. It's a critical watch, know I felt seen. Thankful for all the brave men who took part, its know how tough it is to break free from this. It's true bravery. 🙏🙏
www.truevisiontv.com/films/chosen
www.truevisiontv.com/films/chosen
Far too frequently, I observe super accomplished women (myself include) unconsciously diminishing their presence in professional contexts... tempering contributions in meetings, understating their expertise in presentations, or hesitating to pursue prominent speaking opportunities at conferences.
January 5, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Far too frequently, I observe super accomplished women (myself include) unconsciously diminishing their presence in professional contexts... tempering contributions in meetings, understating their expertise in presentations, or hesitating to pursue prominent speaking opportunities at conferences.
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There’s going to be a motion of censure at the UN and Starmer is going to have a decision to make.
January 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM
There’s going to be a motion of censure at the UN and Starmer is going to have a decision to make.
Watching Starmer on with Laura Kuenssberg he can't dodge condemning this forever. He's a human rights lawyer NOT willing to stating something is clearly against international law.
January 4, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Watching Starmer on with Laura Kuenssberg he can't dodge condemning this forever. He's a human rights lawyer NOT willing to stating something is clearly against international law.
Terrifying thread
January 4, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Terrifying thread
Watched the Taylor Swift documentary on the End of a Era last night and honestly the work ethic she has is unreal. I need to channel some of that in 2026..
January 4, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Watched the Taylor Swift documentary on the End of a Era last night and honestly the work ethic she has is unreal. I need to channel some of that in 2026..
USA being at war invading sone country against international law for reasons we know are bull. This feels familiar republicans starting new major foreign war UK gets dragged into did in gulf war,in Afghanistan, in Iraq.
But UK is no mood play allies here at all. USA on its own...
But UK is no mood play allies here at all. USA on its own...
January 4, 2026 at 8:57 AM
USA being at war invading sone country against international law for reasons we know are bull. This feels familiar republicans starting new major foreign war UK gets dragged into did in gulf war,in Afghanistan, in Iraq.
But UK is no mood play allies here at all. USA on its own...
But UK is no mood play allies here at all. USA on its own...
Libraries Love... thats not just talk, I spent a decade running events with incredible #makers, teaching coding and classes in libraries. I really do love libraries...
January 4, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Libraries Love... thats not just talk, I spent a decade running events with incredible #makers, teaching coding and classes in libraries. I really do love libraries...
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And—in the UK, authors get paid when you borrow their books from the library 🤗🤗🤗 So go wild!
Personally I just really love reading.
But I also adore libraries so go to your library this new year. They have all the books, you can request books and they nearly all have a online service for e books these days. #Libraries2026
But I also adore libraries so go to your library this new year. They have all the books, you can request books and they nearly all have a online service for e books these days. #Libraries2026
January 3, 2026 at 12:46 PM
And—in the UK, authors get paid when you borrow their books from the library 🤗🤗🤗 So go wild!
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💯% of librarians approve this message! 💛👩🏻🏫🧑🏼🏫👨🏽🏫
January 3, 2026 at 3:28 PM
💯% of librarians approve this message! 💛👩🏻🏫🧑🏼🏫👨🏽🏫
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Many public libraries have
- a free movie streaming service (e.g. kanopy)
- online subs to major prof'l journals and newspapers
- "lending things" libs with tool(kit)s, digital devices
- adult-geared events in art, nature, history, cuisine, etc.
- excursions
- free passes to museums, gardens, etc.
- a free movie streaming service (e.g. kanopy)
- online subs to major prof'l journals and newspapers
- "lending things" libs with tool(kit)s, digital devices
- adult-geared events in art, nature, history, cuisine, etc.
- excursions
- free passes to museums, gardens, etc.
Personally I just really love reading.
But I also adore libraries so go to your library this new year. They have all the books, you can request books and they nearly all have a online service for e books these days. #Libraries2026
But I also adore libraries so go to your library this new year. They have all the books, you can request books and they nearly all have a online service for e books these days. #Libraries2026
January 3, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Many public libraries have
- a free movie streaming service (e.g. kanopy)
- online subs to major prof'l journals and newspapers
- "lending things" libs with tool(kit)s, digital devices
- adult-geared events in art, nature, history, cuisine, etc.
- excursions
- free passes to museums, gardens, etc.
- a free movie streaming service (e.g. kanopy)
- online subs to major prof'l journals and newspapers
- "lending things" libs with tool(kit)s, digital devices
- adult-geared events in art, nature, history, cuisine, etc.
- excursions
- free passes to museums, gardens, etc.
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Library fan here too 👋 I visited some absolutely amazing #libraries while completing my DPhil - a v. small selection included with this post for fellow bibliophiles 📚
January 3, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Library fan here too 👋 I visited some absolutely amazing #libraries while completing my DPhil - a v. small selection included with this post for fellow bibliophiles 📚
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Use your library!
Personally I just really love reading.
But I also adore libraries so go to your library this new year. They have all the books, you can request books and they nearly all have a online service for e books these days. #Libraries2026
But I also adore libraries so go to your library this new year. They have all the books, you can request books and they nearly all have a online service for e books these days. #Libraries2026
January 3, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Use your library!
Terrifying stuff in venezuelan but it was only a matter of time before Trump started a war and I thought it might be with his neighbours first... it's about oil...again.
January 3, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Terrifying stuff in venezuelan but it was only a matter of time before Trump started a war and I thought it might be with his neighbours first... it's about oil...again.
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THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent sheep I have met on walks.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
November 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent sheep I have met on walks.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.