Claire Schmidlin
@claireschmidlin.bsky.social
PhD student (UoB'ham) | Autism | Third sector organisations | pubescent health | Views my own.
AuDHDer beach-loving dog walker
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Look at all those people who have turned up to ask Trump about the Epstein files
September 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Look at all those people who have turned up to ask Trump about the Epstein files
What a fabulous #summer #staycation. I'm going to miss the mini-ones now they are back at school. #mumlife #daughters
September 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
What a fabulous #summer #staycation. I'm going to miss the mini-ones now they are back at school. #mumlife #daughters
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No prior study broadly on autistic adolescents' lived experience of puberty. Limited lit suggests emotional, sensory impacts of menstruation. Little lit on sexual & romantic development even though autistic adolescents assigned female at birth often camouflage, high risk of sexual victimisation. 2/
May 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
No prior study broadly on autistic adolescents' lived experience of puberty. Limited lit suggests emotional, sensory impacts of menstruation. Little lit on sexual & romantic development even though autistic adolescents assigned female at birth often camouflage, high risk of sexual victimisation. 2/
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Are you a neurodivergent person over 16?
Share your views to help improve support for neurodivergent young people in schools. Our survey supports the work of the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group, and may influence recommendations to Government. Take part here: https://thegoo.se/survey
Share your views to help improve support for neurodivergent young people in schools. Our survey supports the work of the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group, and may influence recommendations to Government. Take part here: https://thegoo.se/survey
July 16, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Are you a neurodivergent person over 16?
Share your views to help improve support for neurodivergent young people in schools. Our survey supports the work of the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group, and may influence recommendations to Government. Take part here: https://thegoo.se/survey
Share your views to help improve support for neurodivergent young people in schools. Our survey supports the work of the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group, and may influence recommendations to Government. Take part here: https://thegoo.se/survey
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Here's a taste of activities coming up next week. Come along to art therapy with Sasha and paint clay models, develop you personal artwork at Patchwork Art and join our LGBTQ+ group on Friday starting preparations for PRIDE! @cwva.bsky.social @cwpnhs.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Here's a taste of activities coming up next week. Come along to art therapy with Sasha and paint clay models, develop you personal artwork at Patchwork Art and join our LGBTQ+ group on Friday starting preparations for PRIDE! @cwva.bsky.social @cwpnhs.bsky.social
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👪 Great to see around 100 people attending a Marketplace organised by #WeAreCWVA's Children, Young People and Families Alliance earlier today.
😁👏 Many new connections made... thank you to everyone who attended!
#NeverMoreNeeded
😁👏 Many new connections made... thank you to everyone who attended!
#NeverMoreNeeded
May 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
👪 Great to see around 100 people attending a Marketplace organised by #WeAreCWVA's Children, Young People and Families Alliance earlier today.
😁👏 Many new connections made... thank you to everyone who attended!
#NeverMoreNeeded
😁👏 Many new connections made... thank you to everyone who attended!
#NeverMoreNeeded
March 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
A fabulous day celebrating the amazing work of our local #TSOs. #WeareCWVA #Participation #communityled
🤝 More than 60 people from almost 40 organisations attended the first Conference for #WeAreCWVA's Children, Young People and Families (CYPF) Alliance.
🥪👏 Thanks to the Ground Up project from Petty Pool College for the delicious lunch!
More ➡️ cwva.org.uk/cwva-holds-s...
#NeverMoreNeeded
🥪👏 Thanks to the Ground Up project from Petty Pool College for the delicious lunch!
More ➡️ cwva.org.uk/cwva-holds-s...
#NeverMoreNeeded
March 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A fabulous day celebrating the amazing work of our local #TSOs. #WeareCWVA #Participation #communityled
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It is a delight to be able to announce our speaker for this year's #CRAElecture: the wonderful Dr Vikram Jaswal.
6pm (GMT) 3rd April
(It's a slightly longer webinar than our usual webinars, and later in the evening so hopefully more of you can join us)
bit.ly/CRAEJaswal
6pm (GMT) 3rd April
(It's a slightly longer webinar than our usual webinars, and later in the evening so hopefully more of you can join us)
bit.ly/CRAEJaswal
Supporting nonspeaking autistic people's flourishing
... using collaborative cognitive science. With Vikram Jaswal
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February 20, 2025 at 7:26 AM
It is a delight to be able to announce our speaker for this year's #CRAElecture: the wonderful Dr Vikram Jaswal.
6pm (GMT) 3rd April
(It's a slightly longer webinar than our usual webinars, and later in the evening so hopefully more of you can join us)
bit.ly/CRAEJaswal
6pm (GMT) 3rd April
(It's a slightly longer webinar than our usual webinars, and later in the evening so hopefully more of you can join us)
bit.ly/CRAEJaswal
Today I am going to tackle that #STATA #assignment which currently feels like brain constipation as I don't yet understand it .....
Also today ... I suspect heavy furniture may be moved #ADHD #procrastination
Also today ... I suspect heavy furniture may be moved #ADHD #procrastination
a man is peeking out from behind a railing and says pivot
Alt: a man is peeking out from behind a railing and says pivot as he pushes he's settee
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February 15, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Today I am going to tackle that #STATA #assignment which currently feels like brain constipation as I don't yet understand it .....
Also today ... I suspect heavy furniture may be moved #ADHD #procrastination
Also today ... I suspect heavy furniture may be moved #ADHD #procrastination
This made me chuckle ....
February 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This made me chuckle ....
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💰 Micro-grants for community groups are available as part of Age Without Limits Day, which celebrates ageing and challenges ageism.
📆 The deadline for applications is Monday 10 February
More ➡️ www.agewithoutlimits.org/article/age-...
#WeAreCWVA #NeverMoreNeeded
📆 The deadline for applications is Monday 10 February
More ➡️ www.agewithoutlimits.org/article/age-...
#WeAreCWVA #NeverMoreNeeded
January 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
💰 Micro-grants for community groups are available as part of Age Without Limits Day, which celebrates ageing and challenges ageism.
📆 The deadline for applications is Monday 10 February
More ➡️ www.agewithoutlimits.org/article/age-...
#WeAreCWVA #NeverMoreNeeded
📆 The deadline for applications is Monday 10 February
More ➡️ www.agewithoutlimits.org/article/age-...
#WeAreCWVA #NeverMoreNeeded
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🏥 The NHS is developing a new 10-Year Plan. As part of the plan, it is engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including the community sector.
📆 We're running a workshop from 2pm to 3.30pm on Tuesday 4 February...
Register ➡️ book.plinth.org.uk/e/L41VZ8yNv2...
#WeAreCWVA #NeverMoreNeeded
📆 We're running a workshop from 2pm to 3.30pm on Tuesday 4 February...
Register ➡️ book.plinth.org.uk/e/L41VZ8yNv2...
#WeAreCWVA #NeverMoreNeeded
January 28, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🏥 The NHS is developing a new 10-Year Plan. As part of the plan, it is engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including the community sector.
📆 We're running a workshop from 2pm to 3.30pm on Tuesday 4 February...
Register ➡️ book.plinth.org.uk/e/L41VZ8yNv2...
#WeAreCWVA #NeverMoreNeeded
📆 We're running a workshop from 2pm to 3.30pm on Tuesday 4 February...
Register ➡️ book.plinth.org.uk/e/L41VZ8yNv2...
#WeAreCWVA #NeverMoreNeeded
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Apologies for the delay in getting this out there - better late than never! 🤞
Another exciting week!!
Another exciting week!!
January 29, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Apologies for the delay in getting this out there - better late than never! 🤞
Another exciting week!!
Another exciting week!!
Great project to do with community groups - we had so much fun exploring Antarctica at club #STEAMTISTIC
The Antarctica in the Community Grant scheme 2025 is now open for applications!
Funded by UK Antarctic Heritage Trust and supported by the British Antarctic Territory.
Groups can apply for £1000 to explore Antarctica's role in climate science:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/antarctica-i...
Funded by UK Antarctic Heritage Trust and supported by the British Antarctic Territory.
Groups can apply for £1000 to explore Antarctica's role in climate science:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/antarctica-i...
Antarctica in the Community Grant 2025
The Antarctica in the Community Grant scheme, run in partnership with UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, provides funding of £500 for community groups to run their own event or project exploring and celebra...
www.britishscienceassociation.org
January 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Great project to do with community groups - we had so much fun exploring Antarctica at club #STEAMTISTIC
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A domestic abuse support charity is set to lose half of its workforce and close its services when a council contract worth almost £400,000 a year ends
Domestic abuse support charity set to lose half of its staff as £400,000 council contract ends
The charity said its contract was worth £388,000 in 2023/24 and it had spent more than £300,000 of its reserves to supplement the contract.
www.thirdsector.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A domestic abuse support charity is set to lose half of its workforce and close its services when a council contract worth almost £400,000 a year ends
🚨 The English Devolution White Paper is here! Power is moving closer to communities – but what does this mean for civil society? Let’s make sure grassroots voices are heard.
Read more⬇️
www.vsnw.org.uk/news/2025/1/...
#Devolution
Read more⬇️
www.vsnw.org.uk/news/2025/1/...
#Devolution
Understanding the English Devolution White Paper and its impact on civil society — VSNW
The much-anticipated English Devolution White Paper, published on Monday 16 December, marks a significant step towards reshaping governance in England. As we move towards the implementation of the Eng...
www.vsnw.org.uk
January 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A fabulous #weekendwandering but Gilbertgobalmighty is punishing me for not letting him jump into the freezing river ... #wetdogsmell rising - so that's nice 🐕🤢
January 12, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A fabulous #weekendwandering but Gilbertgobalmighty is punishing me for not letting him jump into the freezing river ... #wetdogsmell rising - so that's nice 🐕🤢
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📣 Next Wednesday 15th January at 12pm 📣
Do consider attending my online talk on research, disability & inclusive research.
For all those interested
✳️ in disability research
✳️ in enabling all research to be more inclusive 🌈
Free to attend - register via the link below 👇
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/educ...
Do consider attending my online talk on research, disability & inclusive research.
For all those interested
✳️ in disability research
✳️ in enabling all research to be more inclusive 🌈
Free to attend - register via the link below 👇
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/educ...
On ➡️ 15th January at 12pm ⬅️ I will be giving an online lecture on researching disability. Free to attend for anyone interested - you just need to register www.gla.ac.uk/schools/educ...
Aimed at Masters/PhD students/early career researchers & anyone interested in the subject.
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Aimed at Masters/PhD students/early career researchers & anyone interested in the subject.
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January 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
📣 Next Wednesday 15th January at 12pm 📣
Do consider attending my online talk on research, disability & inclusive research.
For all those interested
✳️ in disability research
✳️ in enabling all research to be more inclusive 🌈
Free to attend - register via the link below 👇
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/educ...
Do consider attending my online talk on research, disability & inclusive research.
For all those interested
✳️ in disability research
✳️ in enabling all research to be more inclusive 🌈
Free to attend - register via the link below 👇
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/educ...
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🧠 Only a couple of places remain at the next Positive Mental Health for Us engagement event, taking place at Cheshire FA from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Friday 7 February.
Register ➡️ book.plinth.org.uk/e/hphamAWfSF...
#WeAreCWVA #NeverMoreNeeded
Register ➡️ book.plinth.org.uk/e/hphamAWfSF...
#WeAreCWVA #NeverMoreNeeded
January 6, 2025 at 12:32 PM
🧠 Only a couple of places remain at the next Positive Mental Health for Us engagement event, taking place at Cheshire FA from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Friday 7 February.
Register ➡️ book.plinth.org.uk/e/hphamAWfSF...
#WeAreCWVA #NeverMoreNeeded
Register ➡️ book.plinth.org.uk/e/hphamAWfSF...
#WeAreCWVA #NeverMoreNeeded
January 5, 2025 at 8:49 AM