@claireschmidlin.bsky.social
PhD student (UoB'ham) | Autism | Third sector organisations | pubescent health | Views my own. AuDHDer beach-loving dog walker
Trump at the UN
Look at all those people who have turned up to ask Trump about the Epstein files
23.09.2025 15:36 β π 117 π 11 π¬ 1 π 0
What a fabulous #summer #staycation. I'm going to miss the mini-ones now they are back at school. #mumlife #daughters
02.09.2025 20:54 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Dog upside down in his bed with an open mouth and silly expression.
Accurate representation of my #research brain after writing 5000 words then deleting 4000! #PhD #Friday #AuDHD #RSHE #writingretreat
08.08.2025 14:21 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0No prior study broadly on autistic adolescents' lived experience of puberty. Limited lit suggests emotional, sensory impacts of menstruation. Little lit on sexual & romantic development even though autistic adolescents assigned female at birth often camouflage, high risk of sexual victimisation. 2/
20.05.2025 16:35 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 1 π 1
Title reads: Are you a neurodivergent person over 16? If so, you may want to consider taking part in an online survey on identifying support for neurodivergent young people in schools. Inside a speech bubble reads: We are interested in hearing the views of neurodivergent people in England aged 16+ There is a playful graphic of three young children in colourful clothing. One is holding a wand, and another is holding a balloon. If you are interested, please go to the survey at https://thegoo.se/survey or scan a QR code. This link redirects to Qualtrics, a reputable website for questionnaires and surveys. This survey is being run on behalf of work supporting the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group. It has received ethical approval from University of Birmingham. There is a logo for University of Birmingham at the bottom of the page.
Are you a neurodivergent person over 16?
Share your views to help improve support for neurodivergent young people in schools. Our survey supports the work of the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group, and may influence recommendations to Government. Take part here: https://thegoo.se/survey
Here's a taste of activities coming up next week. Come along to art therapy with Sasha and paint clay models, develop you personal artwork at Patchwork Art and join our LGBTQ+ group on Friday starting preparations for PRIDE! @cwva.bsky.social @cwpnhs.bsky.social
02.05.2025 10:31 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
πͺ Great to see around 100 people attending a Marketplace organised by #WeAreCWVA's Children, Young People and Families Alliance earlier today.
ππ Many new connections made... thank you to everyone who attended!
#NeverMoreNeeded
Magnificent creation at club tonight #freedomtoplay #STEAM #STEM #Autisticjoy
31.03.2025 19:52 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Looking forward to this tomorrow
www.canddid.nhs.uk/conf25
A fabulous day celebrating the amazing work of our local #TSOs. #WeareCWVA #Participation #communityled
05.03.2025 20:17 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
4 rowers and Cox on a canal with blue sky
Youngest had their first away race AND THERE WAS SUNSHINE - a brilliant day all-round #proudmum #rowing π£πΌββοΈπ£πΌββοΈπ£πΌββοΈππ£πΌββοΈπ£πΌββοΈπ£πΌββοΈ
23.02.2025 20:14 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
It is a delight to be able to announce our speaker for this year's #CRAElecture: the wonderful Dr Vikram Jaswal.
6pm (GMT) 3rd April
(It's a slightly longer webinar than our usual webinars, and later in the evening so hopefully more of you can join us)
bit.ly/CRAEJaswal
Shenanigans afootπππ
15.02.2025 18:23 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Today I am going to tackle that #STATA #assignment which currently feels like brain constipation as I don't yet understand it .....
Also today ... I suspect heavy furniture may be moved #ADHD #procrastination
Arch showing really long gaps going up for January and February and tiny gaps for all other moths coming down.
This made me chuckle ....
05.02.2025 17:21 β π 23 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
π° Micro-grants for community groups are available as part of Age Without Limits Day, which celebrates ageing and challenges ageism.
π The deadline for applications is Monday 10 February
More β‘οΈ www.agewithoutlimits.org/article/age-...
#WeAreCWVA #NeverMoreNeeded
π₯ The NHS is developing a new 10-Year Plan. As part of the plan, it is engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including the community sector.
π We're running a workshop from 2pm to 3.30pm on Tuesday 4 February...
Register β‘οΈ book.plinth.org.uk/e/L41VZ8yNv2...
#WeAreCWVA #NeverMoreNeeded
Apologies for the delay in getting this out there - better late than never! π€
Another exciting week!!
Finding super smooth and cold pebbles on beach walks.
Feeling the cold stones in my palm - I usually have 4-5 in my pockets and rotate them so I always have a cold one.
Yes I do often clink as I walkπ€©
Great project to do with community groups - we had so much fun exploring Antarctica at club #STEAMTISTIC
24.01.2025 19:13 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
A domestic abuse support charity is set to lose half of its workforce and close its services when a council contract worth almost Β£400,000 a year ends
22.01.2025 09:39 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0@cwva.bsky.social @garync.bsky.social @c-cliffe.bsky.social
14.01.2025 16:08 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Frozen paths along river bank
Dog giving me side eye but river
Dog under breakfast table
Dog lying on my feet
A fabulous #weekendwandering but Gilbertgobalmighty is punishing me for not letting him jump into the freezing river ... #wetdogsmell rising - so that's nice ππ€’
12.01.2025 13:12 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0π£ Next Wednesday 15th January at 12pm π£
Do consider attending my online talk on research, disability & inclusive research.
For all those interested
β³οΈ in disability research
β³οΈ in enabling all research to be more inclusive π
Free to attend - register via the link below π
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/educ...
π§ Only a couple of places remain at the next Positive Mental Health for Us engagement event, taking place at Cheshire FA from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Friday 7 February.
Register β‘οΈ book.plinth.org.uk/e/hphamAWfSF...
#WeAreCWVA #NeverMoreNeeded
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05.01.2025 16:13 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Photo of blank Guardian quick crossword (blank), coffee and lit wood burner.
Perfect way to start a Sunday ... #dayoff #UKsnow #lazyday #Guardiancryptic (the easy one!)
05.01.2025 08:49 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Our @SteamtisticCIC families had much to say that was valuable and insightful - as a small, community-led group left adrift by an overwhelmed system we understand first-hand the impact barriers to support have on our ND family's ability to thrive. Life shouldn't just be coping to survive. #Autistic
18.12.2024 06:49 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
π§ #WeAreCWVA and nine other community sector organisations have developed Positive Mental Health for Us, a project aiming to share the experiences of under-served communities and improve access to mental health support.
Access resources β‘οΈ cwva.org.uk/positivement...
#NeverMoreNeeded
