Dr. Sian Clark
@sianep.bsky.social
Educational psychologist. Interests / skills in narrative life story work; neurodivergence; school distress.
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Government launches national conversation on SEND - www.gov.uk/government/news/g...
Government launches national conversation on SEND
Government acts on commitment to put parents’ experiences at the heart of SEND reform through new public engagement campaign.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Government launches national conversation on SEND - www.gov.uk/government/news/g...
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I'm so glad to see that other colleagues do this too.
I've been doing walking thesis supervision with trainee EPs for nearly 10 years now - and it so completely changes the vibe and nature of the conversation.
#edpsychs - do you take your work outdoors?
I've been doing walking thesis supervision with trainee EPs for nearly 10 years now - and it so completely changes the vibe and nature of the conversation.
#edpsychs - do you take your work outdoors?
🌟New blog
Jill and Gillian reflect on their practice of taking supervision outside while walking.
Personal experience, the literature and a handy 'how-to' guide - this is a great read.
Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/wh...
#edpsychs @jillinc.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social
Jill and Gillian reflect on their practice of taking supervision outside while walking.
Personal experience, the literature and a handy 'how-to' guide - this is a great read.
Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/wh...
#edpsychs @jillinc.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I'm so glad to see that other colleagues do this too.
I've been doing walking thesis supervision with trainee EPs for nearly 10 years now - and it so completely changes the vibe and nature of the conversation.
#edpsychs - do you take your work outdoors?
I've been doing walking thesis supervision with trainee EPs for nearly 10 years now - and it so completely changes the vibe and nature of the conversation.
#edpsychs - do you take your work outdoors?
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‘I discovered there's a world of phenomena driven by common knowledge…’
Prof Steven Pinker @harvard.edu is author of ‘When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows: Common Knowledge and the Science of Harmony, Hypocrisy and Outrage’.
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Prof Steven Pinker @harvard.edu is author of ‘When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows: Common Knowledge and the Science of Harmony, Hypocrisy and Outrage’.
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‘I discovered there's a world of phenomena driven by common knowledge’ | BPS
Our editor Dr Jon Sutton meets Steven Pinker, Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and author of new book ‘When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows… Common Knowledge and the S...
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September 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
‘I discovered there's a world of phenomena driven by common knowledge…’
Prof Steven Pinker @harvard.edu is author of ‘When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows: Common Knowledge and the Science of Harmony, Hypocrisy and Outrage’.
Repost for your chance to win a copy!
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Prof Steven Pinker @harvard.edu is author of ‘When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows: Common Knowledge and the Science of Harmony, Hypocrisy and Outrage’.
Repost for your chance to win a copy!
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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Opening our minds…
An extract from 'Noticing: How we attend to the world and each other', by @ziyadmarar.bsky.social @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social
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An extract from 'Noticing: How we attend to the world and each other', by @ziyadmarar.bsky.social @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social
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Opening our minds | BPS
An extract from 'Noticing: How we attend to the world and each other', by Ziyad Marar.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Opening our minds…
An extract from 'Noticing: How we attend to the world and each other', by @ziyadmarar.bsky.social @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social
Repost for your chance to win a copy!
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An extract from 'Noticing: How we attend to the world and each other', by @ziyadmarar.bsky.social @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social
Repost for your chance to win a copy!
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We’re very excited to share that the Barriers to Education website has officially launched: lnkd.in/e5vmcDaQ
The website has been created to bring parents, carers and professionals together with practical, compassionate approaches that make a real difference.
The website has been created to bring parents, carers and professionals together with practical, compassionate approaches that make a real difference.
October 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
We’re very excited to share that the Barriers to Education website has officially launched: lnkd.in/e5vmcDaQ
The website has been created to bring parents, carers and professionals together with practical, compassionate approaches that make a real difference.
The website has been created to bring parents, carers and professionals together with practical, compassionate approaches that make a real difference.
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Our peer support groups provide safe, affirming spaces where autistic girls can connect & thrive. From 8–15 October, your donation is DOUBLED thanks to the Big Give, meaning you can make twice the difference in helping us take peer support to even more autistic girls. https://bit.ly/AGNBIGGIVE
October 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Our peer support groups provide safe, affirming spaces where autistic girls can connect & thrive. From 8–15 October, your donation is DOUBLED thanks to the Big Give, meaning you can make twice the difference in helping us take peer support to even more autistic girls. https://bit.ly/AGNBIGGIVE
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So much more than online learning, The Haven is a space where learning adapts, strengths shine, and every young person belongs. Read more about our approach on our blog - https://bit.ly/HavenApproach
October 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
So much more than online learning, The Haven is a space where learning adapts, strengths shine, and every young person belongs. Read more about our approach on our blog - https://bit.ly/HavenApproach
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If we take seriously the idea that ys humans avoid others' trauma- unconsciously- because it hurts so much, then it is likely that as a society we often fail to recognise or respond to trauma.
Autistic children and adults may be experiencing PTSD at higher rates than official diagnoses suggest, with their symptoms misdiagnosed or dismissed as being autism traits because of 'diagnostic overshadowing,’ finds a new analysis by @uclpals.bsky.social researchers.
PTSD often overlooked in autistic people and needs better diagnosis, new analysis finds
Autistic children and adults may be experiencing PTSD at higher rates than official diagnoses suggest, with their symptoms misdiagnosed or dismissed as being autism traits because of 'diagnostic…
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October 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
If we take seriously the idea that ys humans avoid others' trauma- unconsciously- because it hurts so much, then it is likely that as a society we often fail to recognise or respond to trauma.
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More trainee research from Southampton: Exploring autistic females’ experiences of diagnosis in adolescence: What difficulties are faced during the post-diagnosis period and what support could be provided? #edpsychs blog.soton.ac.uk/edpsych/2025...
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October 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
More trainee research from Southampton: Exploring autistic females’ experiences of diagnosis in adolescence: What difficulties are faced during the post-diagnosis period and what support could be provided? #edpsychs blog.soton.ac.uk/edpsych/2025...
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National recognition for our work at Enable Inclusion Team these past years supporting young people, families and schools, from the Confederation of Schools Trusts (pgs 22 & 35). cstuk.org.uk/system/files... ❤️👊 #edpsychs
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October 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
National recognition for our work at Enable Inclusion Team these past years supporting young people, families and schools, from the Confederation of Schools Trusts (pgs 22 & 35). cstuk.org.uk/system/files... ❤️👊 #edpsychs
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Episode 2 out now!
This one was a little special, recorded live at the edpsy festival as Cora was one of our headliners!
'A moment to think about trans kids'
A wide ranging and insightful convo - policy, history, culture, global perspectives - enjoy.
#edpsychs
This one was a little special, recorded live at the edpsy festival as Cora was one of our headliners!
'A moment to think about trans kids'
A wide ranging and insightful convo - policy, history, culture, global perspectives - enjoy.
#edpsychs
🎙️ Episode 2 now live!
A special episode here recorded live at the @edpsy.bsky.social festival of educational psychology.
We took a moment to think about trans and gender diverse young people as Cora headlined the festival.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1trO...
#edpsychs
A special episode here recorded live at the @edpsy.bsky.social festival of educational psychology.
We took a moment to think about trans and gender diverse young people as Cora headlined the festival.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1trO...
#edpsychs
A moment to think about trans kids
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October 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Episode 2 out now!
This one was a little special, recorded live at the edpsy festival as Cora was one of our headliners!
'A moment to think about trans kids'
A wide ranging and insightful convo - policy, history, culture, global perspectives - enjoy.
#edpsychs
This one was a little special, recorded live at the edpsy festival as Cora was one of our headliners!
'A moment to think about trans kids'
A wide ranging and insightful convo - policy, history, culture, global perspectives - enjoy.
#edpsychs
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The Barriers to Education website is now live! 🤩
Promoting education that feels positive and inclusive for all.
Feeling very fortunate to have contributed along the way, alongside the best of folk.
A massive well done @spectrumgaming.bsky.social and all involved 💚
Please share far and wide! 👇🏻
Promoting education that feels positive and inclusive for all.
Feeling very fortunate to have contributed along the way, alongside the best of folk.
A massive well done @spectrumgaming.bsky.social and all involved 💚
Please share far and wide! 👇🏻
Welcome to Barriers to Education
Practical resources and the WARMTH framework to help young people overcome barriers to school and thrive academically and emotionally.
barrierstoeducation.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The Barriers to Education website is now live! 🤩
Promoting education that feels positive and inclusive for all.
Feeling very fortunate to have contributed along the way, alongside the best of folk.
A massive well done @spectrumgaming.bsky.social and all involved 💚
Please share far and wide! 👇🏻
Promoting education that feels positive and inclusive for all.
Feeling very fortunate to have contributed along the way, alongside the best of folk.
A massive well done @spectrumgaming.bsky.social and all involved 💚
Please share far and wide! 👇🏻
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Integrating motivational interviewing into educational psychology practice: “a way of doing what you do”
Atkinson & Coley (2025)
👉 Check out our brand new paper: lnkd.in/eRWfJadS
🗣️ We would love to know your thoughts on this #edpsychs…
@drcathyatkinson.bsky.social
#motivationalinterviewing
Atkinson & Coley (2025)
👉 Check out our brand new paper: lnkd.in/eRWfJadS
🗣️ We would love to know your thoughts on this #edpsychs…
@drcathyatkinson.bsky.social
#motivationalinterviewing
September 26, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Integrating motivational interviewing into educational psychology practice: “a way of doing what you do”
Atkinson & Coley (2025)
👉 Check out our brand new paper: lnkd.in/eRWfJadS
🗣️ We would love to know your thoughts on this #edpsychs…
@drcathyatkinson.bsky.social
#motivationalinterviewing
Atkinson & Coley (2025)
👉 Check out our brand new paper: lnkd.in/eRWfJadS
🗣️ We would love to know your thoughts on this #edpsychs…
@drcathyatkinson.bsky.social
#motivationalinterviewing
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Hello everyone!
We are HYPED for our new series and you can listen to or watch episode 1 of 'The Educated Guess Podcast' here:
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#edpsychs
We are HYPED for our new series and you can listen to or watch episode 1 of 'The Educated Guess Podcast' here:
open.spotify.com/episode/1Cdg...
#edpsychs
Are schools ready for the future?
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September 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Hello everyone!
We are HYPED for our new series and you can listen to or watch episode 1 of 'The Educated Guess Podcast' here:
open.spotify.com/episode/1Cdg...
#edpsychs
We are HYPED for our new series and you can listen to or watch episode 1 of 'The Educated Guess Podcast' here:
open.spotify.com/episode/1Cdg...
#edpsychs
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I'm very pleased that our new narrative review on autism in midlife and old age has now been published in the Annual Review of Developmental Psychology (by me and @proffrancescahappe.bsky.social).
We cover a lot of topics... more below!
Open access: doi.org/10.1146/annu...
#AutRes
We cover a lot of topics... more below!
Open access: doi.org/10.1146/annu...
#AutRes
Aging Across the Autism Spectrum | Annual Reviews
Aging in autistic populations is a historically neglected but now rapidly advancing area of research. This narrative review provides a broad overview of the current state of the field of aging on the ...
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September 1, 2025 at 7:16 AM
I'm very pleased that our new narrative review on autism in midlife and old age has now been published in the Annual Review of Developmental Psychology (by me and @proffrancescahappe.bsky.social).
We cover a lot of topics... more below!
Open access: doi.org/10.1146/annu...
#AutRes
We cover a lot of topics... more below!
Open access: doi.org/10.1146/annu...
#AutRes
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Have you had a mooch around our homepage recently? So. Much. Stuff.
Plus, if you have a personal / practical / persuasive story of Psychology to tell, how you can be part of it...
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Plus, if you have a personal / practical / persuasive story of Psychology to tell, how you can be part of it...
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The Psychologist | BPS
The magazine of the British Psychological Society - in print and online.
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August 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Have you had a mooch around our homepage recently? So. Much. Stuff.
Plus, if you have a personal / practical / persuasive story of Psychology to tell, how you can be part of it...
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist
Plus, if you have a personal / practical / persuasive story of Psychology to tell, how you can be part of it...
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist
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Scenes from a Marriage: How We Found Our Way from Experimental Psychology to Social Neuroscience. Lovely stuff from @utafrith.bsky.social @cdfrith.bsky.social
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See also our June 2022 cover feature www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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See also our June 2022 cover feature www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Scenes from a Marriage: How We Found Our Way from Experimental Psychology to Social Neuroscience | Annual Reviews
Looking back on our life and work, we reflect on the changes in our thinking due to three scientific and technological revolutions. These are information processing, computers, and brain imaging, and ...
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August 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Scenes from a Marriage: How We Found Our Way from Experimental Psychology to Social Neuroscience. Lovely stuff from @utafrith.bsky.social @cdfrith.bsky.social
www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...
See also our June 2022 cover feature www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...
See also our June 2022 cover feature www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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What makes a successful transition to school? Listen to our podcast…
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Episode 41: What makes a successful transition to school? | BPS
Professor Claire Hughes and Dr Jon Sutton explore research into the challenging period of school transition.
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August 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
What makes a successful transition to school? Listen to our podcast…
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Incredible TV
Confessions of a brain surgeon @drhenrymarsh.bsky.social
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Find Henry in our archive www.bps.org.uk/search?term=...
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Find Henry in our archive www.bps.org.uk/search?term=...
Confessions of a Brain Surgeon
Top brain surgeon Henry Marsh is facing his own life-threatening diagnosis. He reveals the huge risks and emotional impact of a job filled with difficult life-and-death decisions.
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August 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Incredible TV
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Confessions of a brain surgeon @drhenrymarsh.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Find Henry in our archive www.bps.org.uk/search?term=...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Find Henry in our archive www.bps.org.uk/search?term=...
Confessions of a Brain Surgeon
Top brain surgeon Henry Marsh is facing his own life-threatening diagnosis. He reveals the huge risks and emotional impact of a job filled with difficult life-and-death decisions.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Confessions of a brain surgeon @drhenrymarsh.bsky.social
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Find Henry in our archive www.bps.org.uk/search?term=...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Find Henry in our archive www.bps.org.uk/search?term=...
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An updated series of guides to the Equality Act's disability duties in education written by Philippa Stobbs OBE aare available from the COuncil for Disabled Children: councilfordisabledchildren.o...
The new series of CDC guides to the disability duties in the Equality Act
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August 18, 2025 at 10:07 AM
An updated series of guides to the Equality Act's disability duties in education written by Philippa Stobbs OBE aare available from the COuncil for Disabled Children: councilfordisabledchildren.o...
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‘Unaffordable racket’, or gateway to understanding?
Professor @ginarippon.bsky.social on what the overdiagnosis debate gets wrong about autism.
@astonpress.bsky.social
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Professor @ginarippon.bsky.social on what the overdiagnosis debate gets wrong about autism.
@astonpress.bsky.social
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‘Unaffordable racket’, or gateway to understanding? | BPS
Professor Gina Rippon (Aston University) on what the overdiagnosis debate gets wrong about autism.
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August 14, 2025 at 7:23 AM
‘Unaffordable racket’, or gateway to understanding?
Professor @ginarippon.bsky.social on what the overdiagnosis debate gets wrong about autism.
@astonpress.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Professor @ginarippon.bsky.social on what the overdiagnosis debate gets wrong about autism.
@astonpress.bsky.social
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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As we pass one million visitors so far in 2025, for The Psychologist and Research Digest pages, we've picked some that have stood out for us.
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The Psychologist and Research Digest hits one million unique visitors in 2025 | BPS
The team behind the BPS’s online publications, the Psychologist and Research Digest, share their favourite stories to celebrate hitting the milestone.
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August 13, 2025 at 8:32 AM
As we pass one million visitors so far in 2025, for The Psychologist and Research Digest pages, we've picked some that have stood out for us.
www.bps.org.uk/news/psychol...
www.bps.org.uk/news/psychol...
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EPI analysis of absence figures shows SEND gaps have widened further. It calls for prioritised training in child development and different types of SEND as a mandatory part of initial teacher training and early career development. epi.org.uk/publications-and-...
August 12, 2025 at 7:16 AM
EPI analysis of absence figures shows SEND gaps have widened further. It calls for prioritised training in child development and different types of SEND as a mandatory part of initial teacher training and early career development. epi.org.uk/publications-and-...
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Becoming a gender specialist: What’s normal anyway?
Chartered Psychologist Laura Scarrone Bonhomme with reflections on her work.
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Chartered Psychologist Laura Scarrone Bonhomme with reflections on her work.
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Becoming a gender specialist: What’s normal anyway? | BPS
Chartered Psychologist Laura Scarrone Bonhomme with reflections on her work, ahead of a British Psychological Society workshop.
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August 12, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Becoming a gender specialist: What’s normal anyway?
Chartered Psychologist Laura Scarrone Bonhomme with reflections on her work.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Chartered Psychologist Laura Scarrone Bonhomme with reflections on her work.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...