Expert dog-petter. Autism advocate. ADHDer. 🦓 She/her. Research Officer at Middletown Centre for Autism. Opinions are my own. #actuallyautistic
Wicklow, Ireland
Joined February 2009
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Abstract submission deadline **today** for the most exciting #Autism conference of the year. Come join us in Dublin in September, don't miss out!
#Autism #AutismResearch #Neurodiversity
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Two gentle dogs who are going to be pts next week. Owner moving. Used to indoor life. 11 & 9, lab & collie... waiting on pics. In Kerry but will drive anywhere for good home.Please please share,lovely lady trying to help them 2/2
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my.uplift.ie/petitions/save-…
Petition against plan that will interfere catastrophically with a peaceful historic park and place of recreation for the city of Dublin. If you haven’t already signed you know what to do👍🏻
@chrisandrews64 @libertiesdublin @AnTaisce
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Do you have experience in co-production and developing policies to benefit Disabled people?
You might be a great fit for @LewishamCouncil's new Disability and Co-Production Officer role.
Full time, salary £54-56k.
Closing 20th October.
Apply now👇 inclusionlondon.org.uk/notic…
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Call for abstracts for our International 2025 Congress hosted by @AsIAmIreland is open!
We encourage submissions from people with lived experience & across disciplines (e.g. science, arts, humanities, social science)
👉autismcongress2025.org/call-…
See you in Dublin! #AECongress25
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Primarily Kildare-based research assistant post, might be of interest to recent @MUpsychdept graduates
Research Assistant School of Applied Social Studies: University College Cork - Research - Social Sciences and Social Care universityvacancies.com/univ… #universityvacanciesireland
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Friendly reminder that disabled people, carers and those fleeing conflict are not in competition with each other for resources. Nobody is giving to one and taking from the other; that narrative is divisive and does the work of the gov and FR for them.
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📢Hey fellow autistic people! We're particularly keen to hear from:
- Autistic men
- Autistic people of any gender who are part of a racialised minority (e.g. Black autistic people).
durhamuniversity.qualtrics.c…
Autistic adults (18 years+) please take part in our online study on your experiences of sex, intimacy, and relationships. We especially welcome perspective from those not engaged in any physical/romantic relationships. Link for more info and to take part: durhamuniversity.qualtrics.c…
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Our training package is launching tomorrow!! It's not too late to register for the launch webinar with @Autistica
Public places can be overwhelming for autistic people due to sensory factors, affecting 94% of the community. That's why we've teamed up with researchers to create an e-training package!
Learn more about the resources in the #AutisticaWebinar: eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-train…
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All welcome to my book launch in Cork in @DubrayBooks July 26th.
This is an #AutismFriendly event.
Social story and sensory maps available at: niamhgarvey.com/wp-content/u…
@JKPAutism @JKPBooks @Eve_Mc_Donnell
ALT Invite to book launch for "Being Autistic (and what that actually means" in Dubray, Cork at 17:30 July 26th, for kids 7+. Introduction by children's author Eve Mc Donnell.
ALT Screenshot from linked website saying "Social Story and Sensory Maps for Book Launch Event" and first page of social social as a pdf
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Imagine that you started having severe, stabbing pains in your abdomen and pelvis TODAY, June 2024.
In June of 2034, doctors finally diagnose you with endometriosis.
That’s the tale of the average endometriosis patient.
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Todays @dublinpride post is all things accessible
This document includes
Ways to enjoy Dublin pride
General advice around Dublin pride
Neuro Pride Zone information
Advice regards the accessibility bus
Packing List
& more useful info and links
tinyurl.com/access-dublin-pr…
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We're hiring a Neurodiversity Business Consultant! Use your expertise in autism and #neurodiversity to deliver training and consultancy to corporate clients committed to creating a more neuroinclusive workplace.
autistica.org.uk/about-us/jo…
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Such a privilege to have worked on this project - identifying what kind of research matters to people with Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome & Williams syndrome and their allies. Spoiler: it’s time to reshape our research, in partnership with communities!
#ShapeResearchChangeLives Report launch: Shape Research, Change Lives: setting priorities in genetic syndrome research. @GaiaScerif @liz_pellicano @JoVanHerwegen @lacristescu To download our report: shorturl.at/X6V75
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A new Health Research Board (HRB) report on disability services provides a picture of the services people receive as well as the services they need, now or in the next five years.
Download the full report here bit.ly/3Xlpuw7
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Are you interested in doctoral research with #ActuallyAutistic pupils, neurodiversity-affirming education practices and supporting #inclusion for #Autistic girls in schools?
#edchatie @patriciamannixm @conormcguckin @mshevlin23
dcuedtrust.ie/2024/06/05/phi…
We are now accepting applications for 4 full-time Autism Education PhD Scholarship positions 👇 dcu.ie/instituteofeducation/…
@DCU @DCU_Research @DCU_IoE
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We are hosting a second coffee morning to meet with #autistic #students in secondary schools and their families on May 4th @RCSI_Irl to discuss the Autism-Friendly Schools research project.
Register for free: bit.ly/AutismFriendlySchools
@IrishResearch @DCU @AsIAmIreland @sweenema
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TO PEOPLE WHO ARE UNDECIDED ABOUT HOW THEY SHOULD VOTE TOMORROW: Listening to disabled people about why they are voting No tomorrow is vitally important. Here is a thread of some really great content that has come out in the past few days. #YesNo
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A final attempt to boost participant numbers for our project aiming to identify how best to support autistic people in courts/tribunals.
Looking for:
- Autistic people with experience in courts/tribunals
- Their supporters
- The professionals who work with them
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ALT Poster advertising 'Autistic people's experience of participating in court and tribunal proceedings: Autistic and justice system community perspectives'. What are we doing? In this study, we are aiming to better understand the experiences of autistic people in court and tribunal settings and how court-based adaptations contribute to autistic people's experience of giving evidence. Logos of the University of Bath and Economic and Social Research Council.