Kathy Leadbitter
@kathyleadbitter.bsky.social
Researcher at Uni of Manchester: neurodiversity, autism, learning disability, interventions, services & supports
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Today, @hlautismactcom.parliament.uk published their report, 'Time to deliver: The Autism Act 2009 and the new autism strategy'.
Access the full report and recommendations (including easy read report, video from the Chair, and shorthand story) here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77... [1/4]
Access the full report and recommendations (including easy read report, video from the Chair, and shorthand story) here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77... [1/4]
New autism strategy must deliver change for autistic people - Committees - UK Parliament
This is the key conclusion reached by the House of Lords special inquiry committee on the Autism Act 2009 in its report ‘Time to deliver: The Autism Act 2009 and the new autism strategy’.&...
committees.parliament.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Today, @hlautismactcom.parliament.uk published their report, 'Time to deliver: The Autism Act 2009 and the new autism strategy'.
Access the full report and recommendations (including easy read report, video from the Chair, and shorthand story) here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77... [1/4]
Access the full report and recommendations (including easy read report, video from the Chair, and shorthand story) here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77... [1/4]
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📢Research opportunity for #autistic adults! We are running an online focus group about autistic adults experiences of #mindfulness, and opinions on the suitability of mindfulness outcome questionnaires. We have a few spots left, please get in touch if interested 🙏
November 19, 2025 at 11:18 AM
📢Research opportunity for #autistic adults! We are running an online focus group about autistic adults experiences of #mindfulness, and opinions on the suitability of mindfulness outcome questionnaires. We have a few spots left, please get in touch if interested 🙏
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The study found that the frogs from the book Tuesday, used in the standard autism assessment, appear to autistic people in their final moments. In these visions, they seemingly explain the story, allowing autistics to pass to the other side finally at peace.
Autism assessment frogs the last thing autistics see before they die, scientists confirm
A groundbreaking study has reportedly discovered that the flying frogs from the ADOS assessment appear to autistic people before they die. The study found that the frogs from the book Tuesday, used…
thedailytism.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The study found that the frogs from the book Tuesday, used in the standard autism assessment, appear to autistic people in their final moments. In these visions, they seemingly explain the story, allowing autistics to pass to the other side finally at peace.
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We are recruiting a fully-funded 3.5yr PhD student to examine the potential genetic relationships between autism and hypermobility. Full details of the project and how to apply here ⬇️
usher.ed.ac.uk/precision-me...
Deadline Jan 12th! Within the Precision Medicine DTC at Edinburgh.
usher.ed.ac.uk/precision-me...
Deadline Jan 12th! Within the Precision Medicine DTC at Edinburgh.
Understanding the relationship between autism and hypermobility | Precision Medicine Doctoral Training Programme | Usher Institute
Precision Medicine Project - Understanding the relationship between autism and hypermobility
usher.ed.ac.uk
November 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We are recruiting a fully-funded 3.5yr PhD student to examine the potential genetic relationships between autism and hypermobility. Full details of the project and how to apply here ⬇️
usher.ed.ac.uk/precision-me...
Deadline Jan 12th! Within the Precision Medicine DTC at Edinburgh.
usher.ed.ac.uk/precision-me...
Deadline Jan 12th! Within the Precision Medicine DTC at Edinburgh.
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📢 New Research Opportunity!
Are you:
➡️ A neurodivergent (ND) young adult (18-25)?
➡️ A parent/caregiver of a ND young adult?
➡️ A mental health professional working with this group?
We’re studying depression in ND young adults from diverse racial backgrounds.
📩 e.hayashibara@qmul.ac.uk
🔽 More info
Are you:
➡️ A neurodivergent (ND) young adult (18-25)?
➡️ A parent/caregiver of a ND young adult?
➡️ A mental health professional working with this group?
We’re studying depression in ND young adults from diverse racial backgrounds.
📩 e.hayashibara@qmul.ac.uk
🔽 More info
October 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
📢 New Research Opportunity!
Are you:
➡️ A neurodivergent (ND) young adult (18-25)?
➡️ A parent/caregiver of a ND young adult?
➡️ A mental health professional working with this group?
We’re studying depression in ND young adults from diverse racial backgrounds.
📩 e.hayashibara@qmul.ac.uk
🔽 More info
Are you:
➡️ A neurodivergent (ND) young adult (18-25)?
➡️ A parent/caregiver of a ND young adult?
➡️ A mental health professional working with this group?
We’re studying depression in ND young adults from diverse racial backgrounds.
📩 e.hayashibara@qmul.ac.uk
🔽 More info
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A reminder that Wiley is recruiting an Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. The deadline for applications is 31st October 2025.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research is inviting applications for the role of Editor-in-Chief
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:55 AM
A reminder that Wiley is recruiting an Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. The deadline for applications is 31st October 2025.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...
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Are you interested in studying longitudinal developmental trajectories of children with developmental disabilities in Ethiopia and Kenya? Please consider applying for a PhD! More information about the project is here: kcl-mrcdtp.com/project/2026... #AutRes
Longitudinal developmental trajectories of children with developmental disabilities in Ethiopia and Kenya - MRC DTP
Ethiopian and Kenyan children with developmental disabilities (including intellectual disability and autism) and their caregivers experience severe challenges including financial difficulties, stigma,...
kcl-mrcdtp.com
October 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Are you interested in studying longitudinal developmental trajectories of children with developmental disabilities in Ethiopia and Kenya? Please consider applying for a PhD! More information about the project is here: kcl-mrcdtp.com/project/2026... #AutRes
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After 5 yrs of writing, my book is here: White System, Black Therapist. I stopped many times , silenced, reported, harassed. Then I realised: white supremacy thrives on silence. So I kept writing. This book is the result. 📖 www.routledge.com/White-System...
White System, Black Therapist: Racism, Resistance and Reimagining Speech Language Therapy
In this book, Warda Farah brings a fresh perspective to the field of Speech and Language Therapy, challenging traditional approaches and opening crucial conversations about race, culture, and neurodiv...
www.routledge.com
September 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
After 5 yrs of writing, my book is here: White System, Black Therapist. I stopped many times , silenced, reported, harassed. Then I realised: white supremacy thrives on silence. So I kept writing. This book is the result. 📖 www.routledge.com/White-System...
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I will be accepting a PhD student for Fall 2026 in our Curriculum and Instruction program. If you are interested in autistic sociality, caregiver influence on their autistic children's development, and neurodiversity in school contexts, please get in touch!
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction - Lynch School of Education and Human Development - Boston College
The Lynch School's hybrid doctoral program in Curriculum & Instruction is designed to develop professionals who have the knowledge, intellectual disposition, professional skills, ethical sensibilities...
www.bc.edu
September 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I will be accepting a PhD student for Fall 2026 in our Curriculum and Instruction program. If you are interested in autistic sociality, caregiver influence on their autistic children's development, and neurodiversity in school contexts, please get in touch!
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Neurodiversity is looking for a new Editor!
The deadline for expressions of interest is October 5th.
Full details are here journals.sagepub.com...
The deadline for expressions of interest is October 5th.
Full details are here journals.sagepub.com...
September 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Neurodiversity is looking for a new Editor!
The deadline for expressions of interest is October 5th.
Full details are here journals.sagepub.com...
The deadline for expressions of interest is October 5th.
Full details are here journals.sagepub.com...
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Being Autistic (And What That Actually Means) by Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social is EXCELLENT!
The author is autistic and also has autistic children and the illustrator is also autistic. This is my go-to non-fiction recommendation for this age group.
uk.jkp.com/products/bei...
The author is autistic and also has autistic children and the illustrator is also autistic. This is my go-to non-fiction recommendation for this age group.
uk.jkp.com/products/bei...
Being Autistic (And What That Actually Means)
You're autistic - but what does that really mean?Welcome to the ultimate guide to understanding who you are and what it means to be autistic!In this fully illustrated graphic guide to what it means to...
uk.jkp.com
September 27, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Being Autistic (And What That Actually Means) by Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social is EXCELLENT!
The author is autistic and also has autistic children and the illustrator is also autistic. This is my go-to non-fiction recommendation for this age group.
uk.jkp.com/products/bei...
The author is autistic and also has autistic children and the illustrator is also autistic. This is my go-to non-fiction recommendation for this age group.
uk.jkp.com/products/bei...
Roll up, roll up! Come and work with us on this important project!
👉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...
jobs.ac.uk/job/DOQ213/p...
👉 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...
jobs.ac.uk/job/DOQ213/p...
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!
jobs.ac.uk
September 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Roll up, roll up! Come and work with us on this important project!
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Neurodiversity is looking for a new editor!
The deadline for expressions of interest is 5 October 2025.
Full details are here journals.sagepub.com...
The deadline for expressions of interest is 5 October 2025.
Full details are here journals.sagepub.com...
September 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Neurodiversity is looking for a new editor!
The deadline for expressions of interest is 5 October 2025.
Full details are here journals.sagepub.com...
The deadline for expressions of interest is 5 October 2025.
Full details are here journals.sagepub.com...
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👉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...
jobs.ac.uk/job/DOQ213/p...
👉 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...
jobs.ac.uk/job/DOQ213/p...
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!
jobs.ac.uk
September 15, 2025 at 8:49 AM
👉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...
jobs.ac.uk/job/DOQ213/p...
👉 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...
jobs.ac.uk/job/DOQ213/p...
👉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...
jobs.ac.uk/job/DOQ213/p...
👉 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...
jobs.ac.uk/job/DOQ213/p...
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!
jobs.ac.uk
September 15, 2025 at 8:49 AM
👉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...
jobs.ac.uk/job/DOQ213/p...
👉 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...
jobs.ac.uk/job/DOQ213/p...
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🌟 Calling Autistic Researchers! 🌟
We’re building a searchable database of Autistic researchers to celebrate Autistic excellence + connect researchers, students, allies & community.
✅ Learn more and join our database here: www.aidanlab.ca/autistic-res...
Join us and be part of something bigger! 💙
We’re building a searchable database of Autistic researchers to celebrate Autistic excellence + connect researchers, students, allies & community.
✅ Learn more and join our database here: www.aidanlab.ca/autistic-res...
Join us and be part of something bigger! 💙
September 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🌟 Calling Autistic Researchers! 🌟
We’re building a searchable database of Autistic researchers to celebrate Autistic excellence + connect researchers, students, allies & community.
✅ Learn more and join our database here: www.aidanlab.ca/autistic-res...
Join us and be part of something bigger! 💙
We’re building a searchable database of Autistic researchers to celebrate Autistic excellence + connect researchers, students, allies & community.
✅ Learn more and join our database here: www.aidanlab.ca/autistic-res...
Join us and be part of something bigger! 💙
📣 Post-doc position
Are you passionate about improving care for people with a learning disability? Come and work with us!
Details 👇
Feel free to dm to discuss.
Please share!
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Are you passionate about improving care for people with a learning disability? Come and work with us!
Details 👇
Feel free to dm to discuss.
Please share!
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Research Associate on the ‘ICALD’ study:Manchester
The post requires experience of conducting recruitment and data collection in large studies and previous experience of working with or supporting people with learning disabilities and/or people that care for them and support them.
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk
September 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
📣 Post-doc position
Are you passionate about improving care for people with a learning disability? Come and work with us!
Details 👇
Feel free to dm to discuss.
Please share!
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Are you passionate about improving care for people with a learning disability? Come and work with us!
Details 👇
Feel free to dm to discuss.
Please share!
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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I'm excited to share that my team is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow for a new 5-year participatory, mixed methods longitudinal study focusing on accessing experiences of loneliness across life transitions among autistic young adults!
For information & to apply: careers.drexel.edu/en-us/job/50...
For information & to apply: careers.drexel.edu/en-us/job/50...
Careers at Drexel - Human Resources
careers.drexel.edu
August 25, 2025 at 4:38 AM
I'm excited to share that my team is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow for a new 5-year participatory, mixed methods longitudinal study focusing on accessing experiences of loneliness across life transitions among autistic young adults!
For information & to apply: careers.drexel.edu/en-us/job/50...
For information & to apply: careers.drexel.edu/en-us/job/50...
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Check out this blog post about our unconventional approach to co-producing research questions on the M-WAY study!
If you'd like to stay in the loop about our research, give @m-waystudy.bsky.social a follow. We'll be sharing updates as the study progresses 🙂
If you'd like to stay in the loop about our research, give @m-waystudy.bsky.social a follow. We'll be sharing updates as the study progresses 🙂
We recently completed the 'bridging phase' of the M-WAY study! We worked with autistic young people and adult stakeholders to move from qualitative findings to research questions ready for big data analysis. Read more in our blog post: m-way24.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...
The MWAY ‘bridging phase’: what was it like for our young stakeholders?
We just reached the end of our ‘bridging phase’ – an exciting milestone for the MWAY project! This phase was part of our participatory appro...
m-way24.blogspot.com
August 18, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Check out this blog post about our unconventional approach to co-producing research questions on the M-WAY study!
If you'd like to stay in the loop about our research, give @m-waystudy.bsky.social a follow. We'll be sharing updates as the study progresses 🙂
If you'd like to stay in the loop about our research, give @m-waystudy.bsky.social a follow. We'll be sharing updates as the study progresses 🙂
Reposted by Kathy Leadbitter
We recently completed the 'bridging phase' of the M-WAY study! We worked with autistic young people and adult stakeholders to move from qualitative findings to research questions ready for big data analysis. Read more in our blog post: m-way24.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...
The MWAY ‘bridging phase’: what was it like for our young stakeholders?
We just reached the end of our ‘bridging phase’ – an exciting milestone for the MWAY project! This phase was part of our participatory appro...
m-way24.blogspot.com
August 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
We recently completed the 'bridging phase' of the M-WAY study! We worked with autistic young people and adult stakeholders to move from qualitative findings to research questions ready for big data analysis. Read more in our blog post: m-way24.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...
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the latest special issue in @journalautism.bsky.social is out!
The Social Model in Autism Research
guest edited by @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social @dramypearson.bsky.social Hanna Bertilsdotter-Rosqvist plus @kbottemabeutel.bsky.social from the permanent editor team
journals.sagepub.com/toc/auta/29/...
The Social Model in Autism Research
guest edited by @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social @dramypearson.bsky.social Hanna Bertilsdotter-Rosqvist plus @kbottemabeutel.bsky.social from the permanent editor team
journals.sagepub.com/toc/auta/29/...
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August 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
the latest special issue in @journalautism.bsky.social is out!
The Social Model in Autism Research
guest edited by @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social @dramypearson.bsky.social Hanna Bertilsdotter-Rosqvist plus @kbottemabeutel.bsky.social from the permanent editor team
journals.sagepub.com/toc/auta/29/...
The Social Model in Autism Research
guest edited by @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social @dramypearson.bsky.social Hanna Bertilsdotter-Rosqvist plus @kbottemabeutel.bsky.social from the permanent editor team
journals.sagepub.com/toc/auta/29/...
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The state of most autism research summarised by Wednesday Addams 😂
August 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The state of most autism research summarised by Wednesday Addams 😂
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Building on our survey study, we want to interview #autistic adults aged 18+ about dancing at home (kitchen disco anyone?), out socially, or at a dance class 💃🕺 To find out more and take part, email: claire.planner@manchester.ac.uk This study has been designed with autistic project advisors. #dance
August 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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📢 Our new interview study is open! If you are #autistic, 18+, in the UK and would like to talk to us about your experience of dance 💃🕺 please consider taking part 😊 Interviews can be via zoom (speaking or via the chat), phone or in person (Manchester). See below & contact Claire for more details ⬇️
August 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
📢 Our new interview study is open! If you are #autistic, 18+, in the UK and would like to talk to us about your experience of dance 💃🕺 please consider taking part 😊 Interviews can be via zoom (speaking or via the chat), phone or in person (Manchester). See below & contact Claire for more details ⬇️