Beatriz Lopez
@DrBeatriz_Lopez
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Autism researcher. Reader in Developmental Psychology at the University of Portsmouth
Joined September 2020
Interviews with autistics about "experiencing poor mental health" & "seeking and obtaining help and support" https://t.co/ynbZgblJa1 "most participants described using non-verbal communication--including signs/gestures, body language, and facial expressions--to signal distress"
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📢Survey for autistic uni students in UK on your support experiences & needs developed from community-based participatory research w/ autistic & non-autistic students & disability support staff. Pls share widely🙏 Scan QR code in flyer -> send drafted email to receive direct link
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Good to welcome @hattdesigns Sarah Timperley and Jessica Riordan to @UoP_CIDD @portsmouthuni to learn about the exciting findings of the @UniMelb Neurodiversity Project. On Valentine’s Day good to show love for neurodivergent students and staff (see https://t.co/JksO5ndx2V)!
unimelb.edu.au
The University of Melbourne Neurodiversity Project is a multi- faceted, interdisciplinary initiative which aims to better support our neurodivergent community and improve the experiences of all...
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On June 6 at 4 pm BST our own @e_mine_gurbuz will give a @CRAE_IOE talk about her participatory research w/ @drstevenkapp @DrBeatriz_Lopez & @LaurenMarshmer in partnership w/ autistic & non-autistic students & support staff at UK universities. To register:
crae.ioe.ac.uk
Webinars Appreciating Differences in Neurodivergent Learners Thursday 4th December4pm GMT Book Virtual reality as a tool for understanding and supporting social interactions involving autistic peop…
I am super excited to give a talk about my participatory research @CRAE_IOE, June 6. In this project, we collaborated with autistic and non-autistic students and support staff at university to co-design two new measures! @UoP_CIDD Register here⬇️ https://t.co/pUf4AV0z0D
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Thread about our online part-time master's of science in critical neurodiversity studies, Psychology and Learning Disability (@portsmouthuni for over 30 years), has been updated in response to inquiries from prospective students, in time for #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek @NCWeek
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Bethan Hughes @merchydrycin (quoted below w/ permission) is still recruiting for a study comparing (current or former) autistic & non-autistic teachers' teaching philosophies. It is interview-based (video or text chat). Contact up2147573@myport.ac.uk for more info/to participate.
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Our next article: "Autistics university students and their family relationships - reflections of an outsider PhD researcher" by @elinorlim_👨👩👧👦🎓 https://t.co/IQNjTzb3Gb
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Elinor Lim, a PhD student at the University of Portsmouth, discusses her journey as an outsider researcher exploring autistic students’ university experiences in the UK.
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Gracias al @CentroAutismo por entrevistarme sobre la investigación participativa con personas autistas / Thank you to the Centro Español de Autismo (Spanish Autism Center) for interviewing me about participatory research with autistic people. https://t.co/hf1q1z5nXz
#HablamosDe #InvestigaciónParticipativa ¿En qué se diferencia de la #Investigación tradicional? 📺 @drstevenkapp Steven Kapp, profesor de piscología e investigador de la @portsmouthuni nos cuenta la diferencia. ▶️ https://t.co/FWTWj8SIn1
#Autismo #SinBarreras
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@e_mine_gurbuz's, @DrBeatriz_Lopez's, and my PhD student @elinorlim_ still needs more family members of (past or present) autistic UK university students (can be partners, parents, siblings, etc.). Interview (Zoom, chat, e-mail, or in person). Sign up at https://t.co/mibuuOQmsn🙏
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Thanks to autistic higher ed students (past & present) & family members who have already participated in @e_mine_gurbuz's, @DrBeatriz_Lopez's, & my PhD student @elinorlim_'s study. More family members are needed. Holiday season might be an opportune time to ask? Please share🙏👇
Our PhD student @elinorlim_ is recruiting family members of autistic people who are studying or studied in the UK for uni or a taught master's (full-time and in person). They can be partners, siblings, parents, grandparents etc. To learn more/participate👇 https://t.co/O2oMJvIiWC
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A very well deserved commendation for @uop_psychsoc at the Vice Chancellor’s Awards ceremony this morning. Such an asset to @uop_psychology , THANK YOU 🎉☺️ @UoP_Media
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Excited to have our piece on validity in first impressions research included in this special issue. We praise recent reliability and generalisability efforts but discuss the costs of this. Really enjoyed writing this with @bxjaeger Jones, @SchildChristoph and @DrBeatriz_Lopez !
We are excited to present a new special topic in the most recent volume of @SocialPsychBull: "Is Psychology Self-Correcting? Reflections on the Credibility Revolution in Social and Personality Psychology", guest edited by @BrianNosek and @siminevazire. [1/2]
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Humbled to stand on the shoulder of giants to become an autistic autism researcher among the top 2% most cited scientists in the world, with thanks to @kgillyn, @cnicolaidis, @KristenBott, and @RussellGinny among countless other collaborators.
port.ac.uk
Over 40 academics from the University of Portsmouth are among the top two per cent of the most cited scholars in the world.
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Very interesting presentation on culture and memory reports by @aledelafuentev! Part of an equally interesting symposium on culture, memory, and investigative interviewing @anneliesvrede
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New paper by Dr Violet Gibson and others from our group @EszterSomogyi1 @irisnomikou @DrBeatriz_Lopez suggesting household items or toys, compared to natural objects, contribute more to early language development. Read it here to know why!: https://t.co/qlpv3D6Rqx
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We had an amazing writing retreat as a research group last week! A lot of interesting chats, tasty dinners, and even a hula hoop session! Big thanks to @DrBeatriz_Lopez for organizing it and everyone else contributing to the fun!
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Nice to have a work retreat with @UoP_CIDD members @alefasulo @DrBeatriz_Lopez @elinorlim_ @e_mine_gurbuz @EszterSomogyi1 @HRadders
@irisnomikou @L_Chrisostomou @NinaAttridge
We had an amazing writing retreat as a research group last week! A lot of interesting chats, tasty dinners, and even a hula hoop session! Big thanks to @DrBeatriz_Lopez for organizing it and everyone else contributing to the fun!
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