Dr. Sarah Donald
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Dr. Sarah Donald
@sarah595.bsky.social
Researcher interested in autism, complex support needs, language and communication.
I champion participatory, collaborative and ethical approaches to doing research better. Views my own 🙂
And of course Prof. Seb Gaigg, @annaremington.bsky.social and Prof. Lucy Henry have my unending gratitude for being such wonderful supervisors!
June 19, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Proud to share that I passed my PhD viva yesterday with minor corrections 🥳. Huge thanks to @suereviews.bsky.social and @profnikkibotting.bsky.social for such a constructive and positive examination experience and to Dr, Themis Karaminis for chairing.
June 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Why we must defend science, social science and medicine from attacks on diversity
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Why we must defend science, social science and medicine from attacks on diversity
Indie SAGE comes out of retirement
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March 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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How can we ensure that disabled children, young people and their families receive the support they are entitled to?

Explore new resources that aim to promote greater understanding of the legal landscape around disabled children’s social care. ow.ly/OFPk50VaZV1
Understanding the law in relation to disabled children and young people
The law relating to disabled children’s social care can be complex. New open access resources by Research in Practice and Council for Disabled Children explain the law so that children, young people a...
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March 6, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Absolutely essential listening. This is systemic injustice and a completely unacceptable way for us to care for and support the most vulnerable members of our community.
File on 4 Investigates - Locked up: Woman held in mental health facility for 45 years - BBC Sounds
The woman held in a mental health hospital for 45 years – when she wasn't mentally ill.
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March 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Really proud to have been involved in this piece of work exploring what co-production in research means to different communities and how we can do it better.
February 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Reposted by Dr. Sarah Donald
PhD student @sarah595.bsky.social from City University is closing our session on inclusive research with a talk on using Experience Based Co-Design to reduce the research-practice gap in education for autistic individuals with complex support needs.
December 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM