Centre for Interaction, Development and Diversity
@UoP_CIDD
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Research into #Development #Education #Empowerment #Movement #Autism #Disability #Neurodiversity #Communication #Engagement and #Identity etc. @uop_psychology
Portsmouth, England
Joined August 2020
@uop_psychology's Centre for Situated Action and Communication has a new name-Centre for Interaction, Development and Diversity-and a new Twitter! We research people and things in their contexts and situations. Follow us for Centre and members' updates!
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Our MSc in Psychology and Learning Disability is part-time & online, so students may meet in person for 1st time at graduation as below. It’s not too late to apply for this term, although next week is induction week & teaching week after, so act quickly! https://t.co/q3xpZ9WBhM
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In case you missed it, a presentation by our Director @DrBeatriz_Lopez, @drstevenkapp, & @e_mine_gurbuz delivered a good practice research showcase on Creating an inclusive research culture for neurodivergent researchers, as part of @portsmouthuni's Research Culture Connect-Fest.
As Autism Acceptance Month (AAM) comes to a close, w/ disability benefits internationally under threat, a 🧵on my papers since the last AAM to demonstrate autism acceptance means recognizing and supporting disability, rather than weaponization/co-option ('neurodiversity-lite') 1/
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@aaspireproject has new paper on consensus on most important outcomes to measure services for autistic adults, and how to measure them. We blended a Delphi process to get expert input within the AASPIRE community-based participatory research process. 1/
journals.sagepub.com
People are increasingly recognizing the need for service interventions to improve the lives of autistic adults. However, less is known about how to best evaluat...
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Please help my student @Valenti24000960 with her study on first impressions using AI avatars ✅ 2 short scenarios 📷 Quick questions (~15 mins) 📷18+ with internet & a device https://t.co/StfMzJGFAE Visit this site or scan the QR code on the poster. Please retweet 🙏
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Today our own @alefasulo co-authored presentation on Improving prosocial behaviour in the primary school classroom through a school-based mindfulness programme, & @drstevenkapp presented on paper below on experience of autistic ppl AFAB, at Childhood & Youth Symposium. See 🧵👇:
Today I presented study by @BethFearon96 from her thesis I supervised w/ @DrAmyPearson's support, at @portsmouthuni's Exploring Childhood and Youth: A Cross-Disciplinary Hybrid Symposium. Thread summarising, & access to, our @AutismAdulthood paper: https://t.co/1ss8A0DTwZ 1/
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Three temporary UK research assistant positions, for creating and monitoring a database, designing and updating website, and project lead, for profiling neurodivergent needs in school, uni and employment. CV and short expression of interest due to @e_mine_gurbuz by 10th April.👇
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My @UoP_PaLD student @Edward_Fisher_ is recruiting autistic adults who have been assessed by the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule to share your experiences of & views on ADOS, an interaction- & observation-based diagnostic measure. Participants can be anywhere. More info👇
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New @UoP_CIDD paper by @BethFearon96 from her @UoP_PaLD MSc supervised by our own @drstevenkapp with @DrAmyPearson of @DurhamDevDis "Exploring the social emotional impact of puberty and adolescence on autistic people assigned female at birth". Free for now from @AutismAdulthood👇
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The Principal Investigator is own own @e_mine_gurbuz and our Co-Investigators are @drstevenkapp and our Director @DrBeatriz_Lopez, in addition to Dr Lauren Marsh @UniofNottingham
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📢Autistic uni students in the UK: survey on support experiences & needs from us alongside Dr Lauren Marsh @notts_psych. Please consider participating if eligible & share widely w/ your networks. More info below from our @drstevenkapp, flyer. Also, find us at @uopcidd.bsky.social
📢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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ICYMI: We welcomed @hattdesigns, Sarah Timperley and Jessica Riordan to @UoP_CIDD @portsmouthuni to learn about the @UniMelb Neurodiversity Project on neurodivergent students and staff (see https://t.co/ULckiHfQvJ)! And we are now on BlueSky! @uopcidd.bsky.social
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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Well done to @UoP_CIDD PhD student @elinorlim_, who is presenting her PhD research, Investigating the role of family in autistic students' university journeys, at the @SouthCoastDTP Final Year Conference. cc supervisors @e_mine_gurbuz @drstevenkapp @DrBeatriz_Lopez
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What is neurodiversity? What does it mean for how we each go about our daily activities? We've written an article for young people, but hopefully a useful primer for all :) By @a_m_alcorn0131, @KatieCebula, @SueReviews and I for @FrontYoungMinds
https://t.co/kTrDffRDIh
kids.frontiersin.org
Neurodiversity means that all people's brains process information differently from each other, meaning that they think and learn in a variety of ways. Being neurodivergent means that the way your...
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To change "physical accessibility needs" & "attitudes, systems, policies that exclude disabled ppl from higher education": "training educators, revising our curriculums, & creating campus cultures that are more inclusive for students & staff w/ disabilities". @JulietteGudkne1. ♾
"I highlighted systemic ableism as a key barrier to higher education." Juliette Gudknecht spoke to That's TV about speaking at a recent UNESCO event on breaking barriers in higher education for people with disabilities.
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We @UoP_CIDD were proud to partner w/ @UNESCO for an International Persons w/ Disabilities higher education event organised by @JulietteGudkne1 at which she presented. See more from @portsmouthuni 👇 and catch her interview about it now on @ThatsTVSouth. https://t.co/za7U88LufK
port.ac.uk
The University of Portsmouth has partnered with global organisations to champion inclusive education on International Day of People with Disabilities.
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Our PhD student @social_parasite presented in @uop_psychology's PGR (Postgraduate Researcher) Research Day on autistic people's experiences of substance use and substance use services ("Improving substance use services for Autistic adults: Insights and recommendations").
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We @UoP_CIDD were proud to partner on a @UNESCO Global Disability Day event organised & (co-)run by our own PhD student @JulietteGudkne1 at which our Senior Lecturers @drstevenkapp participated on a panel & @e_mine_gurbuz delivered closing remarks. @uop_psychology @portsmouthuni
Honored to co-moderate #IDPD2024 Pathways to Inclusion in Higher Education. Organized by SDG4 Youth & Student Network, UNESCO, this event brought together advocates, educators, & students to share strategies for eliminating ableism & fostering inclusive learning environments.
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Elinor is looking for #ActuallyAutistic undergraduate or taught masters university students to participate in a study about family support at uni. Please share and participate it you can.
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Next Tuesday at 12 pm UK time for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities our own @e_mine_gurbuz and @drstevenkapp will speak w/ others globally at a higher ed webinar, organised by @UNESCO in partnership w/ us, via our own @JulietteGudkne1. For details & to register👇
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📢ICYMI: a recording is available of a @CRAE_IOE presentation by @e_mine_gurbuz on her @BritishAcademy_ -funded community-based participatory research on UK autistic university students' support needs. 👇 Recruitment is ongoing - e-mail emine.gurbuz@port.ac.uk to participate. 🙏
Supporting autistic students through university; participatory research with Emine Gürbüz (6-Jun-24) #CRAEwebinar #archive
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