@KWilmut

Researcher interested in human movement, perception, action, DCD / dyspraxia, ageing, physical activity etc. Runner. Proud mum of three. Views are all my own.

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brookes.ac.uk/profiles/staff/kate-wilmut
Joined March 2012
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Do share as widely as you can so we can really shine a light on the challenges facing people with #dyspraxia / #DevelopmentalCoordinationDisorder #DCD #DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek
Psychology @ Brookes@OBU_PsychologyOct 13
A new @ConversationUK article focusing on the effects of fatigue in children with #dyspraxia #DCD #DevelopmentalCoordinationDisorder. Co-authored by our very own @KWilmut. #DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek. theconversation.com/how-dysp…
A poster with the text dyspraxia awareness week 12th -16th October. How dyspraxia can exhaust children and exclude them from social activities. Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder. The poster has a picture of a child tired at school and includes a QR code to scan for the article. Finally the poster has the Oxford Brookes logo and the logo for the Centre for Psychological Research

ALT A poster with the text dyspraxia awareness week 12th -16th October. How dyspraxia can exhaust children and exclude them from social activities. Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder. The poster has a picture of a child tired at school and includes a QR code to scan for the article. Finally the poster has the Oxford Brookes logo and the logo for the Centre for Psychological Research

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It is #DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek. #Dyspraxia or #DCD (#DevelopmentalCoordinationDisorder) is a type of #neurodivergence. It is as common as ADHD. It affects how people move and coordinate movement but it has wide ranging impacts. If you want to know more see movementmattersuk.org.
A poster with the text dyspraxia awareness week 12th -16th October. Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a type of neurodivergence. There is also a QR code to take you to more information and the neurodivergence ribbon.

ALT A poster with the text dyspraxia awareness week 12th -16th October. Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a type of neurodivergence. There is also a QR code to take you to more information and the neurodivergence ribbon.

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Are you an adult with #dsypraxia #DCD? Please take a moment to complete our questionnaire. We need to close it soon and want as many of your views as possible!
Kate Wilmut@KWilmutJul 28
We are interested in strengths associated with #Dyspraxia #DCD. If you are over 18 and have #dyspraxia #DCD please fill out our 10-15 minute questionnaire. We are interested in hearing from people with and without a diagnosis. brookeshls.co1.qualtrics.com…. Please RT.
A poster with the words at the top are you an adults with #dyspraxia #DCD. Take part in our 10-15 minute strengths focused study. Link in the post. It also has a picture of a head made up of interconnecting strings and threads

ALT A poster with the words at the top are you an adults with #dyspraxia #DCD. Take part in our 10-15 minute strengths focused study. Link in the post. It also has a picture of a head made up of interconnecting strings and threads

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We are interested in strengths associated with #Dyspraxia #DCD. If you are over 18 and have #dyspraxia #DCD please fill out our 10-15 minute questionnaire. We are interested in hearing from people with and without a diagnosis. brookeshls.co1.qualtrics.com…. Please RT.
A poster with the words at the top are you an adults with #dyspraxia #DCD. Take part in our 10-15 minute strengths focused study. Link in the post. It also has a picture of a head made up of interconnecting strings and threads

ALT A poster with the words at the top are you an adults with #dyspraxia #DCD. Take part in our 10-15 minute strengths focused study. Link in the post. It also has a picture of a head made up of interconnecting strings and threads

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Are you in the UK neurodivergent and experiencing / have experienced the menopause transition? Take part in our focus group – sites.google.com/brookes.ac.…
A poster advertising a study with the title neurodivergence and the menopause transition. It includes the text: Are you neurodivergence and experiencing / have experienced the menopause? Would you like to share your experiences? Join us for an online focus group. It includes a picture of women sharing experiences and a QR code to scan for more information.

ALT A poster advertising a study with the title neurodivergence and the menopause transition. It includes the text: Are you neurodivergence and experiencing / have experienced the menopause? Would you like to share your experiences? Join us for an online focus group. It includes a picture of women sharing experiences and a QR code to scan for more information.

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Are you a psychology graduate (or will be very soon)? We are advertising an exciting short-term part-time research assistant post to work with me and my colleague @clarerathbone looking at fostering positive identities in DCD / dyspraxia. Apply now my.corehr.com/pls/oburecruit…
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week is nearly upon us. If you're interested in #DCD/#Dyspraxia sign up to our online session to focusing on the top 10 research priorities for DCD/Dyspraxia in the UK. 🧵1/2
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These priorities were identified using the James Lind Alliance process with researchers working alongside people with living experience, practitioners, teachers and parents. To sign up for free scan the QR code or go to: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-top-1…

The Top 10 Research Priorities for DCD/Dyspraxia in the UK

Join us online for the launch of the Top10 research priorities for Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)/Dyspraxia in the UK!

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A collab between @KWilmut, @I_am_emma Rosemary Chigevenga, Baillee Farah, and the #GDS team has been featured in @ScienceMagazine scienmag.com/drinking-habits…

Drinking Habits and Regret in ADHD, Autism, AuDHD

In a groundbreaking study poised to reshape our understanding of neurodiversity and substance use, researchers have unearthed striking differences in alcohol consumption patterns, help-seeking...

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Thinking about undertaking a PhD. Come and study with us. We're advertising 2 self-funded projects: 1. on identity, wellbeing and neurodivergence with @clarerathbone & @KWilmut; 2. on early childhood education and development with @BrookesBabyLab. sites.google.com/brookes.ac.…
A poster advertising the two PhD opportunities. The text reads we are advertising two-self funded projects. Identity, Wellbeing and Neurodivergence and How Early Childhood Education and Care Shapes Children’s Development

ALT A poster advertising the two PhD opportunities. The text reads we are advertising two-self funded projects. Identity, Wellbeing and Neurodivergence and How Early Childhood Education and Care Shapes Children’s Development

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Are you an adult with #Dyspraxia/#DCD? @Kwilmut and others are looking at the impact of Dyspraxia in adulthood. A recent UK report looking at this in children was reported in the conversation and independent and so this work can really help to raise awareness. #DyspraxiaAwareness
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As researchers we don’t always know what questions should be answered. @KWilmut and colleagues are trying to find out what the research priorities are in the UK for people living with #DCD #Dyspraxia. Please complete our survey 👇#DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek
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This week is #Dyspraxia Awareness Week. If you’re not sure what #dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder #DCD see below. We will be posting everyday so please pass the message on, speak up and shout out and help to raise awareness for #DCD / #dyspraxia
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Replying to @KWilmut
@KWilmut and others have published a report focusing on the impact of DCD/Dyspraxia in the UK. Many parents report that formal diagnoses do little to improve support, leaving children struggling. Key recommendations, read the full report at lnkd.in/etn4Ri6D
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Calling all people with an interest in #dyspraxia #dcd. We really want to make sure research is answering the questions you have. Have your say now!
Catherine Purcell@PurcellCath15 May 2025
🚨 Have your say on the future of dyspraxia/DCD research in the UK 🚨 We’re inviting people with living, professional and research experience of dyspraxia / Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) to help shape UK research priorities. 👉 Take part here: lnkd.in/eVCK56Rc
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🚨 Have your say on the future of dyspraxia/DCD research in the UK 🚨 We’re inviting people with living, professional and research experience of dyspraxia / Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) to help shape UK research priorities. 👉 Take part here: lnkd.in/eVCK56Rc
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Calling people with a personal or professional interest in dyspraxia/DCD. This really important survey will help to identify research priorities so we can focus effort & resources on the areas that matter to dyspraxic people & their supporters. Survey link below ⬇️
Catherine Purcell@PurcellCath15 May 2025
🚨 Have your say on the future of dyspraxia/DCD research in the UK 🚨 We’re inviting people with living, professional and research experience of dyspraxia / Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) to help shape UK research priorities. 👉 Take part here: lnkd.in/eVCK56Rc
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Join us for a 2-day event on 'Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation – Research & Clinical Applications'. 📅 12–13 June 2025 📍 Oxford Brookes University 💸 Free | 🔗 Reg link coming soon #TMSWorkshop #Neuroscience #OxfordBrookes #BrainResearch @OBUCogNeuro @OBU_Psychology
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Our very own Dr. Jenny Seddon has been announced as a winner of the 2025 social sciences impact award for her work on improving patient care for people prescribed medicines with a risk of dependence. Here she is talking about her work: youtube.com/watch?v=6iac5_Iq…

Improving patient care for people prescribed medicines with a risk of dependence.

Emerging Impact winner at the 2025 Social Sciences Impact Awards. D...

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Are you an adult with #DCD #dyspraxia OR a professional with experience in supporting school-aged students with #dyspraxia. If so please do think about completing this survey which focuses on school-based interventions. surreyfahs.eu.qualtrics.com/…
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