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Cat Hughes
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Expert dog-petter. AuDHDer. Bookworm. hEDS.
She/her.
Researcher at Middletown Centre for Autism.
Opinions are my own.
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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...
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...
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January 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
2024 was a stinker for the world but a banger for books.
I have the bookworm brand of autism, so here are my favourites (that nobody asked for)
December 31, 2024 at 4:56 PM
I spend a lot of my work day talking about Double Empathy in one way or another.
For our latest podcast, I'm delighted that we had a chance to hand the microphone over to Damian Milton to chat about all things Double Empathy!
Double Empathy with Dr Damian Milton
Podcast Episode · The Middletown Centre for Autism Podcast · 11/12/2024 · 49m
podcasts.apple.com
December 11, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Representation is so very important.
If you're thinking of buying books for young folk at this time of year, here is a fantastic list of children's/YA books written by disabled authors:

thecatchpoles.net/2024/11/28/c...
Children’s books by disabled authors | A big list for Disability History Month
A children’s book list for Disability History Month – all books by disabled authors. Chosen by Lucy and James Catchpole – disabled authors and literary agents. From picture books …
thecatchpoles.net
December 11, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Well, we all know what the first post is going to be...
November 15, 2024 at 12:35 PM