Alyssa Alcorn
@aalcorn.bsky.social
Researcher in neurodiversity, new lecturer at University of Bristol School of Psychological Science
I've been super quiet for a few months but I've re-emerged at Autism Europe in Dublin!
Please say hi! You can also catch me/the Learning About Neurodiversity at School project at symposium S1.06 at 1530 today.
#AEC2025
Please say hi! You can also catch me/the Learning About Neurodiversity at School project at symposium S1.06 at 1530 today.
#AEC2025
September 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
I've been super quiet for a few months but I've re-emerged at Autism Europe in Dublin!
Please say hi! You can also catch me/the Learning About Neurodiversity at School project at symposium S1.06 at 1530 today.
#AEC2025
Please say hi! You can also catch me/the Learning About Neurodiversity at School project at symposium S1.06 at 1530 today.
#AEC2025
Last week, the Learning About Neurodiversity at School #LEANSproject celebrated 3 years since releasing our 100% free classroom resources.
Changing minds and practices takes time--thank you SO much for continuing to download, share, and use LEANS, wherever you are in the world!
Changing minds and practices takes time--thank you SO much for continuing to download, share, and use LEANS, wherever you are in the world!
June 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Last week, the Learning About Neurodiversity at School #LEANSproject celebrated 3 years since releasing our 100% free classroom resources.
Changing minds and practices takes time--thank you SO much for continuing to download, share, and use LEANS, wherever you are in the world!
Changing minds and practices takes time--thank you SO much for continuing to download, share, and use LEANS, wherever you are in the world!
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Just a few days left to submit evidence for this: Meeting the needs of neurodivergent children and their families living in temporary accommodation - Special Needs Jungle www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
Call for Evidence: Meeting the needs of neurodivergent children and their families living in temporary accommodation - Special Needs Jungle
Two researchers put out a Call for Evidence from families of neurodivergent children who have experience of living in temporary accommodation
www.specialneedsjungle.com
June 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Just a few days left to submit evidence for this: Meeting the needs of neurodivergent children and their families living in temporary accommodation - Special Needs Jungle www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
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Excited to say that I have a chapter in each of two books on neurodiversity & education coming out this autumn, edited by @krysiawally.bsky.social and @keatesresearch.bsky.social. 🎉
Details in following posts. 🧵
Details in following posts. 🧵
June 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Excited to say that I have a chapter in each of two books on neurodiversity & education coming out this autumn, edited by @krysiawally.bsky.social and @keatesresearch.bsky.social. 🎉
Details in following posts. 🧵
Details in following posts. 🧵
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If you're interested in autism, religious experience, and people who are minimally-speaking / have higher support needs, do check out this job at U of Aberdeen:
www.abdnjobs.co.uk/vacancy/rese...
You'd get to work on a very interesting project with a really great team.
www.abdnjobs.co.uk/vacancy/rese...
You'd get to work on a very interesting project with a really great team.
Research Assistant/Fellow (DHP143R) | University of Aberdeen
The Centre for Autism and Theology is an international hub for research, working to resource faith communities. Our goal is to ensure that autistic and other neurodivergent people are actively support...
www.abdnjobs.co.uk
June 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
If you're interested in autism, religious experience, and people who are minimally-speaking / have higher support needs, do check out this job at U of Aberdeen:
www.abdnjobs.co.uk/vacancy/rese...
You'd get to work on a very interesting project with a really great team.
www.abdnjobs.co.uk/vacancy/rese...
You'd get to work on a very interesting project with a really great team.
Resesearchers, can you help? My wonderful MSc student Esther is recruiting NOW for an online interview study on how uni-based academic/clinical researchers think and talk about neurodevelopmental diversity in their everyday work (postdocs + up).
We've had loads of spam sign-ups, so really need YOU!
We've had loads of spam sign-ups, so really need YOU!
June 13, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Resesearchers, can you help? My wonderful MSc student Esther is recruiting NOW for an online interview study on how uni-based academic/clinical researchers think and talk about neurodevelopmental diversity in their everyday work (postdocs + up).
We've had loads of spam sign-ups, so really need YOU!
We've had loads of spam sign-ups, so really need YOU!
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Excited to say that "Neurodiversity: A Very Short Introduction" written by myself and @suereviews.bsky.social is finally ready to preorder! Afaik the first general academic introduction covering the ND movement, ND studies, and applications of ND theory in practice.
global.oup.com/academic/pro...
global.oup.com/academic/pro...
May 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Excited to say that "Neurodiversity: A Very Short Introduction" written by myself and @suereviews.bsky.social is finally ready to preorder! Afaik the first general academic introduction covering the ND movement, ND studies, and applications of ND theory in practice.
global.oup.com/academic/pro...
global.oup.com/academic/pro...
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These events are going to be really well run, and capture such important perspectives which will shape future understanding and policy.
If you're eligible please sign-up
if you can share, please do that!
If you're eligible please sign-up
if you can share, please do that!
Are you a care experienced adult (16+ years) or the supporter of care experienced children/adults in Scotland (e.g. foster parent, residential carer)? If so, we invite you to come to one of our ‘Sibling Cafes’ in May (choice of in-person or an online). To sign up and for more info: edin.ac/4cIYdcs
May 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
These events are going to be really well run, and capture such important perspectives which will shape future understanding and policy.
If you're eligible please sign-up
if you can share, please do that!
If you're eligible please sign-up
if you can share, please do that!
I have been off social media for a while and all I can say is FIRST YEAR OF LECTURING.
Have some events on the horizon, and meeting colleagues/hearing about others' work often makes me feel more inspired to post, so maybe I can make a comeback!
Have some events on the horizon, and meeting colleagues/hearing about others' work often makes me feel more inspired to post, so maybe I can make a comeback!
May 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
I have been off social media for a while and all I can say is FIRST YEAR OF LECTURING.
Have some events on the horizon, and meeting colleagues/hearing about others' work often makes me feel more inspired to post, so maybe I can make a comeback!
Have some events on the horizon, and meeting colleagues/hearing about others' work often makes me feel more inspired to post, so maybe I can make a comeback!
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Thrilled to find out today that my paper and symposium for the @autismeurope.bsky.social Autism Congress 2025 have been accepted.
So looking forward to presenting our research on neuroinclusive education with @aalcorn.bsky.social @drlornaham.bsky.social and Anna Cook.
Who's coming too?
So looking forward to presenting our research on neuroinclusive education with @aalcorn.bsky.social @drlornaham.bsky.social and Anna Cook.
Who's coming too?
March 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Thrilled to find out today that my paper and symposium for the @autismeurope.bsky.social Autism Congress 2025 have been accepted.
So looking forward to presenting our research on neuroinclusive education with @aalcorn.bsky.social @drlornaham.bsky.social and Anna Cook.
Who's coming too?
So looking forward to presenting our research on neuroinclusive education with @aalcorn.bsky.social @drlornaham.bsky.social and Anna Cook.
Who's coming too?
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Delighted to share this new open access article which presents four amazing case studies showcasing coproduction methods in neurodevelopmental research
Lots of people have published theory and there are some useful toolkits too, but its still rare to actually read what people did...
rdcu.be/ebbgu
Lots of people have published theory and there are some useful toolkits too, but its still rare to actually read what people did...
rdcu.be/ebbgu
Applied Principles for Inclusive Practice in Neurodevelopmental Research: A Selection and Report of Illustrative Case Studies
rdcu.be
February 25, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Delighted to share this new open access article which presents four amazing case studies showcasing coproduction methods in neurodevelopmental research
Lots of people have published theory and there are some useful toolkits too, but its still rare to actually read what people did...
rdcu.be/ebbgu
Lots of people have published theory and there are some useful toolkits too, but its still rare to actually read what people did...
rdcu.be/ebbgu
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Really pleased to have been part of the team who authored this new article: 'Applied Principles for Inclusive Practice in Neurodevelopmental Research: A Selection and Report of Illustrative Case Studies'. Huge thanks to @cjcrompton.bsky.social & @suereviews.bsky.social for bringing us all together!
Applied Principles for Inclusive Practice in Neurodevelopmental Research: A Selection and Report of Illustrative Case Studies - Current Developmental Disorders Reports
Purpose of Review Inclusive research practices are important for neurodevelopmental studies, facilitating the involvement of community members throughout the research process. Highlighting this value,...
link.springer.com
February 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Really pleased to have been part of the team who authored this new article: 'Applied Principles for Inclusive Practice in Neurodevelopmental Research: A Selection and Report of Illustrative Case Studies'. Huge thanks to @cjcrompton.bsky.social & @suereviews.bsky.social for bringing us all together!
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Autistic? Into #comics? Our research project needs you!
From occasional doodlers to published cartoonists, from casual readers to hardcore fans - we would love you to share your views!
Take part in this research by clicking this link:
cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Please share!
From occasional doodlers to published cartoonists, from casual readers to hardcore fans - we would love you to share your views!
Take part in this research by clicking this link:
cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Please share!
January 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Autistic? Into #comics? Our research project needs you!
From occasional doodlers to published cartoonists, from casual readers to hardcore fans - we would love you to share your views!
Take part in this research by clicking this link:
cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Please share!
From occasional doodlers to published cartoonists, from casual readers to hardcore fans - we would love you to share your views!
Take part in this research by clicking this link:
cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Please share!
Man at the co-op just excused his confusion over paying by saying he "hadn't had his morning coffee". After an awkward pause he added defensively to the cashier "Well it's morning SOMEWHERE!"
January 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Man at the co-op just excused his confusion over paying by saying he "hadn't had his morning coffee". After an awkward pause he added defensively to the cashier "Well it's morning SOMEWHERE!"
I'm working on a large scale feedback survey right now about an educational resource (sent to thousands of people!).
*In general*, what % of responses might you expect for a feedback survey to majority-UK recipients? Hoping for ~5-10% but have seen wildly varying estimates on this...
*In general*, what % of responses might you expect for a feedback survey to majority-UK recipients? Hoping for ~5-10% but have seen wildly varying estimates on this...
January 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I'm working on a large scale feedback survey right now about an educational resource (sent to thousands of people!).
*In general*, what % of responses might you expect for a feedback survey to majority-UK recipients? Hoping for ~5-10% but have seen wildly varying estimates on this...
*In general*, what % of responses might you expect for a feedback survey to majority-UK recipients? Hoping for ~5-10% but have seen wildly varying estimates on this...
I feel like January has already lasted SEVERAL years...anyone else?!
January 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
I feel like January has already lasted SEVERAL years...anyone else?!
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We are hiring! We're looking for a great project manager to help with a large-scale Wellcome funded study. If you know of anyone that this might appeal to, please share.
www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49880/
www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49880/
Project Manager (Part Time, Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
Project Manager (Part Time, Fixed Term) in the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit at the University of Cambridge.
www.jobs.cam.ac.uk
January 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
We are hiring! We're looking for a great project manager to help with a large-scale Wellcome funded study. If you know of anyone that this might appeal to, please share.
www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49880/
www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49880/
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Very excited to share this 2year postdoc job, working on a co-produced model for autistic adults' social care
Project led by & draws on work of the National Autistic Taskforce (especially Yo Dunn) with supporting cast of David Orr, @kathyleadbitter.bsky.social + me
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLI718/r...
Project led by & draws on work of the National Autistic Taskforce (especially Yo Dunn) with supporting cast of David Orr, @kathyleadbitter.bsky.social + me
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLI718/r...
Research Fellow (Grade 7) 1.0FTE, fixed term for 24 months at University of Sussex
An academic position as a Research Fellow (Grade 7) 1.0FTE, fixed term for 24 months is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional academic job opportunities...
www.jobs.ac.uk
January 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Very excited to share this 2year postdoc job, working on a co-produced model for autistic adults' social care
Project led by & draws on work of the National Autistic Taskforce (especially Yo Dunn) with supporting cast of David Orr, @kathyleadbitter.bsky.social + me
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLI718/r...
Project led by & draws on work of the National Autistic Taskforce (especially Yo Dunn) with supporting cast of David Orr, @kathyleadbitter.bsky.social + me
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLI718/r...
I've stress-eaten all my scones before I finished marking all the assignments...send help
December 18, 2024 at 1:15 PM
I've stress-eaten all my scones before I finished marking all the assignments...send help
What time is it? Time to start inflicting Dolly Parton Christmas music on the people near and dear to me, I'm so glad you asked!
December 2, 2024 at 11:42 AM
What time is it? Time to start inflicting Dolly Parton Christmas music on the people near and dear to me, I'm so glad you asked!
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Final call for the @autistica.org.uk public transport survey which closes tomorrow!
If you are neurotypical we'd be especially grateful to hear from you. There has to be *one* neurotypical person following me, right? www.autistica.org.uk/our-research...
If you are neurotypical we'd be especially grateful to hear from you. There has to be *one* neurotypical person following me, right? www.autistica.org.uk/our-research...
Making public transport accessible for neurodivergent people | Current research projects | Autistica | Autistica
Learn more about our research making public transport more accessible for neurodivergent people
www.autistica.org.uk
November 20, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Final call for the @autistica.org.uk public transport survey which closes tomorrow!
If you are neurotypical we'd be especially grateful to hear from you. There has to be *one* neurotypical person following me, right? www.autistica.org.uk/our-research...
If you are neurotypical we'd be especially grateful to hear from you. There has to be *one* neurotypical person following me, right? www.autistica.org.uk/our-research...
🥳 Check out our new article introducing neurodiversity research--for kids!
Frontiers For Young Minds is a peer-reviewed scientific journal for kids, with young reviewers (+ adults). With @cjcrompton.bsky.social @katiecebula.bsky.social @suereviews.bsky.social
kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
Frontiers For Young Minds is a peer-reviewed scientific journal for kids, with young reviewers (+ adults). With @cjcrompton.bsky.social @katiecebula.bsky.social @suereviews.bsky.social
kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
kids.frontiersin.org
November 13, 2024 at 9:34 AM
🥳 Check out our new article introducing neurodiversity research--for kids!
Frontiers For Young Minds is a peer-reviewed scientific journal for kids, with young reviewers (+ adults). With @cjcrompton.bsky.social @katiecebula.bsky.social @suereviews.bsky.social
kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
Frontiers For Young Minds is a peer-reviewed scientific journal for kids, with young reviewers (+ adults). With @cjcrompton.bsky.social @katiecebula.bsky.social @suereviews.bsky.social
kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
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Ooh, the call for abstracts is live for Autism Europe 2025! Really nice list of topics, too.
Deadline 10th January :)
autismcongress2025.org/call-for-abs...
Deadline 10th January :)
autismcongress2025.org/call-for-abs...
November 1, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Ooh, the call for abstracts is live for Autism Europe 2025! Really nice list of topics, too.
Deadline 10th January :)
autismcongress2025.org/call-for-abs...
Deadline 10th January :)
autismcongress2025.org/call-for-abs...
Getting set up very soon with masters students and first year research apprentices, asking neurodiversity-related questions. Feels exciting to be starting new stuff with students--it's been too long!
November 5, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Getting set up very soon with masters students and first year research apprentices, asking neurodiversity-related questions. Feels exciting to be starting new stuff with students--it's been too long!
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🚨 Upload alert.
We've posted last week's #CRAEWebinar The wonderful Felicity Sedgwick on 'Supporting Autistic University Students: Policy and Practice'
youtu.be/BJDdBIKDfMY
We've posted last week's #CRAEWebinar The wonderful Felicity Sedgwick on 'Supporting Autistic University Students: Policy and Practice'
youtu.be/BJDdBIKDfMY
October 7, 2024 at 2:17 PM
🚨 Upload alert.
We've posted last week's #CRAEWebinar The wonderful Felicity Sedgwick on 'Supporting Autistic University Students: Policy and Practice'
youtu.be/BJDdBIKDfMY
We've posted last week's #CRAEWebinar The wonderful Felicity Sedgwick on 'Supporting Autistic University Students: Policy and Practice'
youtu.be/BJDdBIKDfMY