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Katie Cebula
@katiecebula.bsky.social
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Developmental psychologist - School of Education & Sport, Uni of Edin. Research = neurodiversity: family & education. Amateur greenhouse potterer.
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Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · Aug 27
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?

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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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bronaghm.bsky.social
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!

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Microsoft Forms
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October 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
katiecebula.bsky.social
Really enjoyed this paper on autistic flow theory by @brettheasman.bsky.social , @fergus.oolong.co.uk and others...
October 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
katiecebula.bsky.social
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.
October 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
katiecebula.bsky.social
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.
kyleighmelville.bsky.social Kyleigh Melville @kyleighmelville.bsky.social · Jul 7
📢 Recruiting participants for my PhD study!

🟢 Do you work in a school in the UK?
🟢 Do you work with neurodivergent and/or SEND or ASN students?
🟢 Does your school have a sensory room or therapy garden ?

Chance to win a £50 voucher for your school!

edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
A sensory room with light blue walls, fish and bubble stickers, bean bags, a white bag of fidget toys and plushies, a book box and foam panels on the walls and floor.
September 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
katiecebula.bsky.social
Important every day, but today feels like a particularly good day for sharing neuro-affirming educational films about autistic experiences.
thrivingautistic.bsky.social Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · Sep 22
We are delighted to share two new neuro-affirming educational animation films about Autistic Experiences.
Find out more, watch the films and read our blogs:
1.Discovering You're Autistic
2.Lightbulb Moments: Being Autistic
www.thrivingautistic.org/autistic-exp...
September 23, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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kathyleadbitter.bsky.social
👉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...

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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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September 15, 2025 at 8:49 AM
katiecebula.bsky.social
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
katiecebula.bsky.social Katie Cebula @katiecebula.bsky.social · Aug 27
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?

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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
September 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
katiecebula.bsky.social
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...
Picture shows the DPIE logo in purple and white. It is a purple box with the letters 'DPiE' in white. Two children sitting on the box - the one on the left on top of the box has long hair and is throwing a ball. The one on the right is sitting on the edge of the box with their leg hanging down. This child is reading a book.
August 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
katiecebula.bsky.social
Involved in research in autism and education? This looks interesting!...
thewoodbug.bsky.social Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · Aug 29
➡️ Interested in autism and education?
➡️ Undertake research that takes a strengths-informed approach?
➡️ Within a neurodiversity paradigm?
🙌 Consider submitting an abstract to a special education of Behavioral Sciences
More information in the link below 👇
www.mdpi.com/journal/beha...
#AutRes
Information about the special issue: I am the guest editor of a special issue for Behavioral Sciences on the topic of Education for Autistic Children and Young People. I warmly invite you to consider submitting an abstract for this special issue, the aim of which is to bring together the most recent ideas and research in the autism and education field. In this special issue, we are particularly interested in strengths-informed approaches to autism and education, situated within a neurodiversity paradigm, underpinned by high quality research. The age range is approximately at 3 – 25 years. Submissions focusing on secondary/high school education and alternative settings are particularly welcome, as are studies drawn from low and middle income countries. Abstract submission deadline: 30 September 2025 Manuscript deadline: 16 April 2025
August 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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henryhepburn.bsky.social
What does new data reveal about the education outcomes of looked-after pupils and school leavers in Scotland? www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Looked-after pupils in Scotland: what do latest figures show?
While short-term indicators may raise concerns, ministers point to progress made in the education outcomes of looked-after children over a decade and a half
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August 27, 2025 at 10:46 AM
katiecebula.bsky.social
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?

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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
August 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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fergus.oolong.co.uk
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?
gr0ve.bsky.social Jess @ GROVE @gr0ve.bsky.social · Apr 20
Science with @fergus.oolong.co.uk and Helen starts tomorrow! 1 space left - not too late for tomorrow or your young person could join the following week. Book here: www.gr0ve.org/online-groups/
August 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
katiecebula.bsky.social
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...
ibling Cafes Seeking care experienced adults and supporters to take part. Now open to: Care experienced adults (16+ years) in Scotland Supporters of care experienced children/adults in Scotland (e.g. foster parent, residential carer) We know that brothers and sisters are important to people who are care experienced. We would like to hear about your sibling experiences to improve research and care in the future. Come along to our Sibling Cafe: Information with activities and time to talk An opportunity to discuss what is important to you about sibling relationships and have your say about how the Scottish Government collections information on siblings. Your sibling, or siblings you support are very welcome to sign up too (if they are 16+ years), but you don’t need to bring them to be able to come along. Café date: Friday 5th September – University of Edinburgh Find out more and sign up: https://edin.ac/4cIYdcs
August 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
katiecebula.bsky.social
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.
August 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
katiecebula.bsky.social
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.
kyleighmelville.bsky.social Kyleigh Melville @kyleighmelville.bsky.social · Jul 7
📢 Recruiting participants for my PhD study!

🟢 Do you work in a school in the UK?
🟢 Do you work with neurodivergent and/or SEND or ASN students?
🟢 Does your school have a sensory room or therapy garden ?

Chance to win a £50 voucher for your school!

edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
A sensory room with light blue walls, fish and bubble stickers, bean bags, a white bag of fidget toys and plushies, a book box and foam panels on the walls and floor.
August 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM
katiecebula.bsky.social
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!
playradical.bsky.social Max Alexander @playradical.bsky.social · Jun 24
"The Joys and Shapes of Autistic Play" has reached at least 500 people through downloads and physical copies now! 🌟 Thank you so much to all who have read and shared it . If you haven't and are interested in autistic play, joy and connection then please check it out! playradical.com/the-joys-and...
The Joys and Shapes of Autistic Play
This publication is available in digital (published below) and physical forms. You can buy a physical copy here; You can also give a donation on this page to help support my work which is always ap…
playradical.com
July 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
katiecebula.bsky.social
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
Sibling Cafes Seeking care experienced adults and supporters to take part. Now open to: Care experienced adults (16+ years) in Scotland Supporters of care experienced children/adults in Scotland (e.g. foster parent, residential carer) We know that brothers and sisters are important to people who are care experienced. We would like to hear about your sibling experiences to improve research and care in the future. Come along to our Sibling Cafe: Information with activities and time to talk An opportunity to discuss what is important to you about sibling relationships and have your say about how the Scottish Government collections information on siblings. Your sibling, or siblings you support are very welcome to sign up too (if they are 16+ years), but you don’t need to bring them to be able to come along. Café date: Friday 5th September – University of Edinburgh Find out more and sign up: https://edin.ac/4cIYdcs
July 28, 2025 at 10:59 AM
katiecebula.bsky.social
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
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July 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM
katiecebula.bsky.social
Happy first birthday to the Neurodivergent peer Support Toolkit (NEST)! If you are in a mainstream secondary school and interested in setting up a peer support group for neurodivergent young people, see the resources linked in this thread...
cjcrompton.bsky.social Catherine Crompton @cjcrompton.bsky.social · Jun 13
It’s the Neurodivergent peer Support Toolkit (NEST)’s first birthday!!
 
A year ago, we launched this free, co-designed, research informed tool to support mainstream secondary schools to establish peer support groups for neurodivergent young people.
July 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
katiecebula.bsky.social
Are you:
⭐the parent of an autistic child and their neurotypical sibling (both 5 - 12 years & within 5 years of each other)?
⭐in Scotland?
We are recruiting for a study looking at how parents support autistic children and their siblings to play together. More info/register interest: edin.ac/4mWJsrw
Poster shows a photo of 2 children playing with Lego. Text reads:Parents of autistic children ages 5-12 years. The University of Edinburgh Sibling Play Study Compensation of £30 voucher per family. Join us to better understand how parents support sibling interactions for autistic children.This study involves a home visit and an interview .If you are interested and would like more information scan the QR code below to register interest. [Note - QR code links to: https://edin.ac/4mWJsrw ] Contact: Matthew Klein v1mklei2@ed.ac.uk The University of EdinburghMoray House School of Education and Sport
July 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM
katiecebula.bsky.social
Do you work in a school with a sensory room or sensory garden? We would REALLY appreciate your help with this quick survey if so...

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kyleighmelville.bsky.social Kyleigh Melville @kyleighmelville.bsky.social · May 22
📢Still recruiting participants!
✨UK school staff who work with neurodivergent, SEND and ASN students and use multi-sensory environments
✨Survey designed with the support of a Lived Experience Advisory Group
✨School prize draw to win a 50 GBP voucher 🏆

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July 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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kyleighmelville.bsky.social
📢 Still recruiting UK school staff who work with neurodivergent, SEND and ASN students and use multi-sensory environments. The survey’s designed with the support of a Lived Experience Advisory Group and there’s a prize draw to win a £50 voucher ! ⭐️

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June 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
katiecebula.bsky.social
Closing on 12th June - be quick if you would like to apply for a Teacher of Autistic Children and Young People with Sensory Impairment post here at Moray House
@morayhouse.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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katiecebula.bsky.social
The Scottish Sensory Centre, is hiring a Teacher of Autistic Children and Young People with Sensory Impairment. Full-time post until March 31st 2026. May also be offered as a secondment.

Be quick - closes 12th June!
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Teacher of Autistic Children and Young People with Sensory Impairment
The Scottish Sensory Centre is seeking a Teacher of Autistic Children and Young People with Sensory Impairment. This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and on a Fixed Term basis until March 31st 20...
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May 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
katiecebula.bsky.social
Closing on 12th June - be quick if you would like to apply for a full time teaching fellow post in Developmental Psych here at Moray House!
June 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM