SHINE Lab
@shinelab.bsky.social
The Sleep and Health in Intellectual disability and NEurodevelopment Lab, led by Dr Georgie Agar, based in the School of Psychology at Aston University, Birmingham, UK ☀ #Sleep #Health #IntellectualDisability
https://www.shinelab.org.uk
https://www.shinelab.org.uk
Two exciting PhD opportunities available to start in April 2026!
Mixed-methods explorations of #sleep and #co-sleeping amongst children with #IntellectualDisability #SYNGAP1 and their #caregivers
Apply now: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Mixed-methods explorations of #sleep and #co-sleeping amongst children with #IntellectualDisability #SYNGAP1 and their #caregivers
Apply now: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
October 21, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Two exciting PhD opportunities available to start in April 2026!
Mixed-methods explorations of #sleep and #co-sleeping amongst children with #IntellectualDisability #SYNGAP1 and their #caregivers
Apply now: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Mixed-methods explorations of #sleep and #co-sleeping amongst children with #IntellectualDisability #SYNGAP1 and their #caregivers
Apply now: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Just under 2 weeks left to apply for a fully-funded PhD with us!
😴 Sleep, pain and caregiver experiences in SYNGAP-1 associated intellectual disability
🔗https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/sleep-pain-and-caregiver-experiences-in-syngap1-associated-intellectual-disability-the-spaces-phd/?p184682
😴 Sleep, pain and caregiver experiences in SYNGAP-1 associated intellectual disability
🔗https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/sleep-pain-and-caregiver-experiences-in-syngap1-associated-intellectual-disability-the-spaces-phd/?p184682
May 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Just under 2 weeks left to apply for a fully-funded PhD with us!
😴 Sleep, pain and caregiver experiences in SYNGAP-1 associated intellectual disability
🔗https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/sleep-pain-and-caregiver-experiences-in-syngap1-associated-intellectual-disability-the-spaces-phd/?p184682
😴 Sleep, pain and caregiver experiences in SYNGAP-1 associated intellectual disability
🔗https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/sleep-pain-and-caregiver-experiences-in-syngap1-associated-intellectual-disability-the-spaces-phd/?p184682
Our last talk of the conference before a panel discussion and AGM is led by Professor Clare Anderson from @unibirmingham.bsky.social. Her talk is covering circadian rhythms, how we measure them, and the impact of sleep deprivation on attention and performance.
May 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Our last talk of the conference before a panel discussion and AGM is led by Professor Clare Anderson from @unibirmingham.bsky.social. Her talk is covering circadian rhythms, how we measure them, and the impact of sleep deprivation on attention and performance.
Our post-lunch talks are being started with a talk by Dr Desaline Joseph on the use of technology in sleep research and clinical medicine. She spoke through two studies at Evelina London using technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to explore sleep and medical outcomes.
May 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Our post-lunch talks are being started with a talk by Dr Desaline Joseph on the use of technology in sleep research and clinical medicine. She spoke through two studies at Evelina London using technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to explore sleep and medical outcomes.
Our next session is an opportunity for early career researchers to give a presentation on their research. We heard Dr Thomas Bilerys; Dr Peter Goodwin; SHINE Lab's own Bethan Cornick; and Peter To talk about their sleep research in areas of chronic pain, shift work, and intellectual disabilities.
May 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Our next session is an opportunity for early career researchers to give a presentation on their research. We heard Dr Thomas Bilerys; Dr Peter Goodwin; SHINE Lab's own Bethan Cornick; and Peter To talk about their sleep research in areas of chronic pain, shift work, and intellectual disabilities.
After a refreshing coffee break, we our back with Natalie Blyth, a trainee Paediatric Consultant Clinical scientist at the Paediatric Respiratory Physiology department in Leicester. She is giving a talk on sleep diagnostics and interpreting oximetry and sleep screening outputs.
May 8, 2025 at 10:43 AM
After a refreshing coffee break, we our back with Natalie Blyth, a trainee Paediatric Consultant Clinical scientist at the Paediatric Respiratory Physiology department in Leicester. She is giving a talk on sleep diagnostics and interpreting oximetry and sleep screening outputs.
Our next talk is by Dr Joe Henson from University of Leicester talking about how we can use large data sets within sleep research. He is talking us through ongoing research exploring sleep, chronotype, sedentary activity, and lifestyle.
May 8, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Our next talk is by Dr Joe Henson from University of Leicester talking about how we can use large data sets within sleep research. He is talking us through ongoing research exploring sleep, chronotype, sedentary activity, and lifestyle.
We are welcomed to the Midlands Sleep Group (MSG) Conference by the two co-chairs Dr Imad Ahmed and Dr Jayne Spiller giving an update on MSG and what to expect today.
May 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
We are welcomed to the Midlands Sleep Group (MSG) Conference by the two co-chairs Dr Imad Ahmed and Dr Jayne Spiller giving an update on MSG and what to expect today.
The Midlands Sleep Group Conference is starting with a fantastic talk by Vicki Beevers from @thesleepcharity.bsky.social. She is talking us through what inspired her to set up The Sleep Charity and the brilliant work they do to support sleep.
May 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The Midlands Sleep Group Conference is starting with a fantastic talk by Vicki Beevers from @thesleepcharity.bsky.social. She is talking us through what inspired her to set up The Sleep Charity and the brilliant work they do to support sleep.
Georgie had a great time learning all about #polysomnography last week in beautifully sunny Edinburgh ☀️🧠
March 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Georgie had a great time learning all about #polysomnography last week in beautifully sunny Edinburgh ☀️🧠
Wonderful to hear from @cmanning.bsky.social on sensory processing in autism. Cathy's talk did a fantastic job of bridging the gap between studies in the lab and real world experiences - with fun audience participation #AutRes
February 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Wonderful to hear from @cmanning.bsky.social on sensory processing in autism. Cathy's talk did a fantastic job of bridging the gap between studies in the lab and real world experiences - with fun audience participation #AutRes
Yesterday was a very special day for the SHINE Lab ☀️
Our very own post-doc DR Lauren Shelley graduated with a PhD in Psychology, focusing on Behaviours that challenge in SATB2-associated syndrome. Huge congratulations Lauren! ✨
Big thanks to @astonpsychology.bsky.social @bmusicltd.bsky.social
Our very own post-doc DR Lauren Shelley graduated with a PhD in Psychology, focusing on Behaviours that challenge in SATB2-associated syndrome. Huge congratulations Lauren! ✨
Big thanks to @astonpsychology.bsky.social @bmusicltd.bsky.social
January 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Yesterday was a very special day for the SHINE Lab ☀️
Our very own post-doc DR Lauren Shelley graduated with a PhD in Psychology, focusing on Behaviours that challenge in SATB2-associated syndrome. Huge congratulations Lauren! ✨
Big thanks to @astonpsychology.bsky.social @bmusicltd.bsky.social
Our very own post-doc DR Lauren Shelley graduated with a PhD in Psychology, focusing on Behaviours that challenge in SATB2-associated syndrome. Huge congratulations Lauren! ✨
Big thanks to @astonpsychology.bsky.social @bmusicltd.bsky.social
To close #seattleclub 2024, we have a group of researchers and people with intellectual disabilities forming a panel discussing inclusive research. What a fantastic way to end a brilliant and inclusive conference with inspiring research and speakers.
December 13, 2024 at 4:35 PM
To close #seattleclub 2024, we have a group of researchers and people with intellectual disabilities forming a panel discussing inclusive research. What a fantastic way to end a brilliant and inclusive conference with inspiring research and speakers.
Our final talk within families and social care is given by doctoral researcher Nakita Singh from Bristol University on modelling the demand for adult social care services. Adults with ID facilitated workshops with young people with complex needs to discuss what a good future looks like for them.
December 13, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Our final talk within families and social care is given by doctoral researcher Nakita Singh from Bristol University on modelling the demand for adult social care services. Adults with ID facilitated workshops with young people with complex needs to discuss what a good future looks like for them.
Dr Caitlin Williams from UCL continues our discussion at #seattleclub with master's student Marina Antoniadou's research investigating factors associated with positive mental wellbeing and life satisfaction in parents and carers of children with intellectual disabilities.
December 13, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Dr Caitlin Williams from UCL continues our discussion at #seattleclub with master's student Marina Antoniadou's research investigating factors associated with positive mental wellbeing and life satisfaction in parents and carers of children with intellectual disabilities.
@francescaribenfors.bsky.social starts our final session on families and social care at #seattleclub. She is talking about her research exploring families’ experiences of inquests when their family member who died was autistic, had learning disabilities and/or mental ill health.
December 13, 2024 at 3:33 PM
@francescaribenfors.bsky.social starts our final session on families and social care at #seattleclub. She is talking about her research exploring families’ experiences of inquests when their family member who died was autistic, had learning disabilities and/or mental ill health.
PhD student @sarah595.bsky.social from City University is closing our session on inclusive research with a talk on using Experience Based Co-Design to reduce the research-practice gap in education for autistic individuals with complex support needs.
December 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM
PhD student @sarah595.bsky.social from City University is closing our session on inclusive research with a talk on using Experience Based Co-Design to reduce the research-practice gap in education for autistic individuals with complex support needs.
Our very own SHINE lab doctoral researcher Beth Logan presented her poster at #seattleclub. Her PhD is looking to develop a new mental health screening tool for adolescents who are autistic and/or have mild to moderate ID. Follow along for more updates as her PhD progresses!
December 13, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Our very own SHINE lab doctoral researcher Beth Logan presented her poster at #seattleclub. Her PhD is looking to develop a new mental health screening tool for adolescents who are autistic and/or have mild to moderate ID. Follow along for more updates as her PhD progresses!
Dr Ned Redmore from the Open University introduced us to the Day-Doc, a social care tool co-produced with people with
profound learning disabilities. The Day-Doc says how people with profound ID communicate their views and experiences and asks questions to help services.
@plotinuspoe.bsky.social
profound learning disabilities. The Day-Doc says how people with profound ID communicate their views and experiences and asks questions to help services.
@plotinuspoe.bsky.social
December 13, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Dr Ned Redmore from the Open University introduced us to the Day-Doc, a social care tool co-produced with people with
profound learning disabilities. The Day-Doc says how people with profound ID communicate their views and experiences and asks questions to help services.
@plotinuspoe.bsky.social
profound learning disabilities. The Day-Doc says how people with profound ID communicate their views and experiences and asks questions to help services.
@plotinuspoe.bsky.social
Dr Marie Dunnion from NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire continues the inspiring talks at #seattleclub with a talk on why autistic people don't go to the doctor. Booking appointments, travelling and the waiting area can cause sensory overload before even getting into the appointment.
December 13, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Dr Marie Dunnion from NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire continues the inspiring talks at #seattleclub with a talk on why autistic people don't go to the doctor. Booking appointments, travelling and the waiting area can cause sensory overload before even getting into the appointment.
Our session on inclusive research at #seattleclub is started by Dr Abigail Croydon and John Cassidy from King’s College London. They reflected on their adapted citizens' jury. People with learning disabilities could do peer review but need involvement elsewhere and more accessible paper outputs.
December 13, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Our session on inclusive research at #seattleclub is started by Dr Abigail Croydon and John Cassidy from King’s College London. They reflected on their adapted citizens' jury. People with learning disabilities could do peer review but need involvement elsewhere and more accessible paper outputs.
Our final talk in this cluster at #seattleclub is from Dr Suzi Sapiets and Dr Nick Gore from Kent University discussing a new tool for assessing and improving the quality of behaviour support plans (BSP-CAT). The tool has moderate to good test-rest reliability and inter-rater reliability with BSPs.
December 13, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Our final talk in this cluster at #seattleclub is from Dr Suzi Sapiets and Dr Nick Gore from Kent University discussing a new tool for assessing and improving the quality of behaviour support plans (BSP-CAT). The tool has moderate to good test-rest reliability and inter-rater reliability with BSPs.
PhD student Chloe Kennedy from Napier University continues our session on mental health at #seattleclub with a talk on the acceptability of cognitive behavioural therapy for autistic adults. Initial results show significant difference in acceptability between autistic adults and clinicians.
December 13, 2024 at 11:53 AM
PhD student Chloe Kennedy from Napier University continues our session on mental health at #seattleclub with a talk on the acceptability of cognitive behavioural therapy for autistic adults. Initial results show significant difference in acceptability between autistic adults and clinicians.
The next talk in our session on mental health at medication at #seattleclub is with PhD student Danielle Adams from the University of Warwick. Her talk looks at pharmacists' perspectives on de-prescribing psychotropic medicines in people with intellectual disabilities.
December 13, 2024 at 11:24 AM
The next talk in our session on mental health at medication at #seattleclub is with PhD student Danielle Adams from the University of Warwick. Her talk looks at pharmacists' perspectives on de-prescribing psychotropic medicines in people with intellectual disabilities.
Starting off the session on mental health and medication at #seattleclub, we have Dr Olivia Hewitt from Berkshire Healthcare NHS Trust and University of Birmingham discussing work from her PhD on mental imagery and anxiety in people with mild to moderate intellectual disability.
December 13, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Starting off the session on mental health and medication at #seattleclub, we have Dr Olivia Hewitt from Berkshire Healthcare NHS Trust and University of Birmingham discussing work from her PhD on mental imagery and anxiety in people with mild to moderate intellectual disability.