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Dr Kelly Birtwell
@kellybirtwell.bsky.social
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Research Fellow, University of Manchester | Chartered Psychologist | Counsellor | Mindfulness Teacher | ND | Interests in Primary Care, health inequalities, mindfulness, neurodiversity | Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research | Views my own
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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 🙏
Poster for a research study run by the University of Manchester. Text says: Researchers at the University of Manchester seek autistic volunteers to take part in research into experiences of stimming, mindfulness, and mindfulness questionnaires. Are you: Autistic? Aged 18 or over? Able to understand written information given in English? The study involves taking part in an online group discussion about experiences of stimming (soothing and/or repetitive sensory activity), mindfulness, and mindfulness questionnaires. Group discussions will last up to an hour. The researchers have obtained advice from autistic adults during the design of this study. To find out more please contact: Kelly.birtwell@manchester.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Love dancing? Hate dancing? If you're #autistic, age 18+, in the UK, please take part in our survey (designed with autistic project advisors). We want to hear about why people don't dance, dancing at home (kitchen disco anyone?), socially, or at dance classes. For more info: tinyurl.com/Aut-dance
A flyer showing the University of Manchester logo, and a photograph of a man moving his arms, dancing. The text reads as follows: Research opportunity! The Ada study Access to Dance for Autistic adults. Researchers at The University of Manchester seek autistic volunteers for an online survey about dance. Are you: 1. Autistic (diagnosed or self identifying)? 2. Aged 18 or over? 3. Living in the UK? We are exploring autistic people’s experience of dancing - or choosing not to dance. Dance can mean anything from having a boogie in the kitchen, dancing in clubs and other social settings, to attending a dance class. The online survey takes about 30-60 minutes depending on how much you’d like to share. It includes questions about your background (e.g. age and gender) and your experiences of dancing and watching dance, or choosing not to dance. Some members of the research team are neurodivergent and the survey was developed with autistic project advisors. To find out more and take part visit: https://tinyurl.com/Aut-dance Or contact: Claire.Planner@manchester.ac.ukResearch This project has been reviewed and approved by the University of Manchester Research Ethics Committee. Ref.: 2025-22235-41162
May 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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💡 Our online survey for #autistic adults in any country is still open: share your experiences of stimming, #mindfulness, and other contemplative practices. To find out more and take part see: tinyurl.com/Aut-Mindful Developed with autistic project advisors. Reposts appreciated. 🙏
Poster for a research study run by the University of Manchester. Text says: Researchers at the University of Manchester seek autistic volunteers to take part in research into experiences of stimming, mindfulness, and other contemplative practices. Are you Autistic? Aged 18 or over? Able to understand written information given in English? The study involves completing an online survey. The survey takes around 30-45 minutes to complete and includes questions about your background (e.g. age, gender), and your experiences of stimming, mindfulness, and other contemplative practices. Stimming is soothing or repetitive sensory activity that can help people to feel calm or may bring joy. The research has been developed in collaboration with autistic project advisors. To find out more visit https://tinyurl.com/Aut-Mindful Or contact: Kelly.birtwell@manchester.ac.uk
April 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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💡Delighted to be giving this talk for @cheetahhouse.bsky.social on 8th April 2025:

Does mindfulness suit all kinds of minds? An exploration of neurodiversity and the evidence on mindfulness for autistic adults.

To find out more and book a place, see here: www.cheetahhouse.org/upcoming-lec...
An image showing Kelly Birtwell, a white woman with long brown hair, wearing a flowery top, the talk title "Does mindfulness suit all kinds of minds? An exploration of neurodiversity and the evidence on mindfulness for autistic adults." And the following information about the talk: Speaker Bio: Dr. Kelly Birtwell is a counsellor and mindfulness teacher, and currently works as a Research Fellow in the Centre for Primary Care & Health Services Research at the University of Manchester, UK. Her research focuses on two main areas: mindfulness for underserved groups, and the health and wellbeing of autistic adults. Learning objectives: Participants will gain a general understanding of neurodiversity, and the evidence on mindfulness-based interventions for autistic adults. Participants will acquire principles and concepts that can be applied to their professional practice. Participants will gain critical thinking and appraisal skills by learning to assess the strengths and limitations of the research on mindfulness for autistic adults.
March 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Online survey about stimming, #mindfulness, and other contemplative practices, open to #autistic adults in any country. To find out more and take part see: tinyurl.com/Aut-Mindful Reposts appreciated @rosematthews.bsky.social @amase.org.uk @thrivingautistic.bsky.social @eloiseclinpsy.bsky.social 🙏
Poster for a research study run by the University of Manchester. Text says: Researchers at the University of Manchester seek autistic volunteers to take part in research into experiences of stimming, mindfulness, and other contemplative practices. Are you Autistic? Aged 18 or over? Able to understand written information given in English? The study involves completing an online survey. The survey takes around 30-45 minutes to complete and includes questions about your background (e.g. age, gender), and your experiences of stimming, mindfulness, and other contemplative practices. Stimming is soothing or repetitive sensory activity that can help people to feel calm or may bring joy. The research has been developed in collaboration with autistic project advisors. To find out more visit https://tinyurl.com/Aut-Mindful Or contact: Kelly.birtwell@manchester.ac.uk
February 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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🚨Research opportunity for #autistic adults worldwide 🚨 Survey on stimming, #mindfulness, and other contemplative practices. Designed with autistic project advisors. To find out more and take part see: tinyurl.com/Aut-Mindful Any reposts appreciated. Thank you. 🙏
February 23, 2025 at 7:56 PM