Phoebe Walker-Sharpe
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Phoebe Walker-Sharpe
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PhD researcher looking at information & language processing in Autism Spectrum Condition

Lecturer in Educational Psychology at the University of Manchester

Autistic | Cumbrian | fan of megalodons
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Wonderful paper reframing autistic neologisms (inventing new words) as linguatype (an autistic way of speaking) rather than a deficit onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1... (with thanks to the ever-excellent @pkwalkersharpe.bsky.social for flagging it up!)
An Autistic “Linguatype”? Neologisms, New Words, and New Insights
In this commentary, we present new ideas about autistic neologisms. This essay has two primary goals. First, we argue that an autistic predilection to form neologisms generates intriguing new hypothe....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
pkwalkersharpe.bsky.social
I am so incredibly lucky to have known Liz for 24 years.

I will miss her, her quick wittedness and her strength - all of her brilliant attributes were infectious. She was such an inspiration to me.

www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2485728...
Tributes paid to hugely respected trade union representative following sudden death
TRIBUTES have been paid to a hugely respected trade union representative- who was said to be a 'true friend and colleague' to all those she knew.
www.newsandstar.co.uk
January 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
pkwalkersharpe.bsky.social
Brilliant CASE studentship opportunity, with some of my fantastic colleagues, available at the University of Manchester.

www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
The Friendship Project: Supporting Friendships and Social Participation for Children with Down Syndrome in Mainstream Primary Schools at The University of Manchester on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - The Friendship Project: Supporting Friendships and Social Participation for Children with Down Syndrome in Mainstream Primary Schools at The University of Manchester, listed on FindAPhD....
www.findaphd.com
January 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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We are looking for curious minds with either an Autism diagnosis or those who are on the pathway to diagnosis to take part in a fun, interactive, study - now ✨ online ✨

Ages 4 years - 7years 11 months.

If you have any questions, or to sign up, please contact phoebe.walker-sharpe@manchester.ac.uk
The picture shows a flyer for taking part in research titled "Language and Prediction in Autism". Text includes: We are looking for families with children aged between 4-8 years old who either: have an Autism diagnosis or are on the pathway to diagnosis to take part in a study investigating the role of prediction in Autism. This study involves your child describing some simple video animations across 2 sessions. The first will last around 50 minutes, and the second will last around 30 minutes. These sessions will take place online (via zoom). If your child: Is verbal; Their first language is English; They have a diagnosis of Autism, or are on the pathway to diagnosis; Has no other diagnoses that are considered to affect language or learning we would love for them to take part!  To find out more, please email: phoebe.walker-sharpe@manchester.ac.uk
January 6, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Hanukkah sameach!
A gold menorah with nine candlesticks. The first candle has been lit. A Star of David is located in the center of the menorah.
December 25, 2024 at 4:57 PM
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This is fun: 'White shark comparison reveals a slender body for the extinct megatooth shark, Otodus megalodon (Lamniformes: Otodontidae)' pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
December 19, 2024 at 4:32 PM
pkwalkersharpe.bsky.social
Sometimes, when I want to feel something, I just google scholar 'autism' and sort by the most recent.

I can always count on this body of literature/this method of searching for literature to cause indescribable amounts of rage.
December 19, 2024 at 4:13 PM
pkwalkersharpe.bsky.social
Finally made the move! I'm Phoebe, I'm a PhD researcher looking at information processing in Autism and a lecturer in Educational Psychology.

Looking forward to connecting with others here!
November 16, 2024 at 8:15 AM