Kyleigh Melville

Recruitment poster for an online survey. The poster is asking for participation from school-based staff who work with neurodivergent students and use sensory rooms or therapy gardens. The poster is a light blue gradient colour and has an orange circle in the middle with two graphics of an occupational therapist and a child playing in a sensory room. The study is being conducted by a researcher based at the University of Edinburgh.

Still recruiting participants for my online survey on experiences of using sensory rooms with neurodivergent / SEN / ASN students !

Especially keen to hear from school-based therapists 🎨

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Fabulous research by Wassell (2025) about the importance of Autistic Joy & monotropism!
"Autistic voices suggest that the key barrier to
joyful experience is not autism itself but other
people's lack of acceptance of authentic
autistic behaviours such as stimming and
pursuit of special interests."

It's time for a new kind of political party - one that belongs to you.

Sign up at yourparty.uk.

A sensory room with light blue walls, fish and bubble stickers, bean bags, a white bag of fidget toys and plushies, a book box and foam panels on the walls and floor.

📢 Recruiting participants for my PhD study!

🟢 Do you work in a school in the UK?
🟢 Do you work with neurodivergent and/or SEND or ASN students?
🟢 Does your school have a sensory room or therapy garden ?

Chance to win a £50 voucher for your school!

edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

We refuse to let co-production be co-opted. It is a complicated and unique process that involves the centring of Disabled voices and experiences - not as a tick box exercise, but making our experiences central to decision making.

Some food for thought this #CoProWeek2025

Spent Canada Day recording my first podcast w/ Dr Hope Christie & Tooled Up Education on my research on multi-sensory environments, LEGO-Based Therapy and how my experience of teaching neurodivergent students inspired my research journey 🌈 Free to listen!

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I had such a wonderful time at #NDAS2025 sharing my PhD work-in-progress with fellow researchers at @citystgeorges.bsky.social. There is so much excellent work going on in the realm neurodevelopmental psychology 🧠 Can’t wait for NDAS 2026 in Durham ✨

Still can’t believe it … I’m engaged ! ✨

📢 Still recruiting UK school staff who work with neurodivergent, SEND and ASN students and use multi-sensory environments. The survey’s designed with the support of a Lived Experience Advisory Group and there’s a prize draw to win a £50 voucher ! ⭐️

edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Poster reads: Parents of autistic children ages 5-12 years. The University of Edinburgh Sibling Play Study Compensation of £30 voucher per family Join us to better understand how parents support sibling interactions for autistic children. This study involves a home visit and an interview. If you are interested and would like more information scan the QR code below to register interest. [Note - QR code links to: https://edin.ac/4mWJsrw ] Contact: Matthew Klein v1mklei2@ed.ac.uk The University of Edinburgh Moray House School of Education and Sport

Are you:
⭐the parent of an autistic child and their neurotypical sibling (both 5 - 12 years & within 5 years of each other)?
⭐in Scotland?
We are recruiting for a study looking at how parents support autistic children and their siblings to play together. More info/register interest: edin.ac/4mWJsrw

Happy Pride Month #cat #pride #pridemonth 🏳‍🌈

🚨Write to your MP to support the cross-party motion against benefit cuts!

We are supporting Sian Berry MP's Early Day Motion calling on the Government to stop scapegoating Disabled people.

✍️Write to your MP and tell them to support EDM 949!

Learn more 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/cross-p...

a new substack essay about writing for the fan-made lesbian dating sim #heygirliegame (set in the world of dimension 20’s fantasy high), the parasocial tendencies of readers, and why i’ll never use chatgpt.

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Photo shows 3 Yorkshire teabags, 2 Tunnocks caramel wafers, and 2 Sibling Cafe information sheets.

If you a care experienced adult (16+ years) in Scotland OR the supporter of a care experienced child/adult in Scotland (e.g. foster parent) join us online on Fri 30th May to talk about how sib relationships of care experienced people could be better supported.
Sign up and more info: edin.ac/4cIYdcs

Oaklands School: A Champion for Sensory Learning Experiences It’s hard to believe that I’m now approaching the end of my first year of my PhD. This has been a whirlwind of a year characterised by reading hundreds of articles, writing thousands of words that …

✨New blog post! ✨

Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Oaklands School and observe how this brilliant community of educators, therapists and support staff use multi-sensory environments with their students. Thank you @team-oaklands.bsky.social for having me, can’t wait to visit again soon!

My first conference ✅ Thank you @stir.ac.uk for the opportunity to talk about autism, LEGO and how centring the child in research and play as a tool for safety and empowerment, can make schools more than just places of learning, but places of belonging 🌈⭐️🤍

YouTube video by Dropout How to Fix Grocery Stores | Smartypants Presentation

Ooo! You can watch my SmartyPants for free!!

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📢Still recruiting participants!
✨UK school staff who work with neurodivergent, SEND and ASN students and use multi-sensory environments
✨Survey designed with the support of a Lived Experience Advisory Group
✨School prize draw to win a 50 GBP voucher 🏆

edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Loch Lomond in spring 🌱

Please enjoy these shelter pups reacting to getting a kiss. Some are bashful, some have butterflies, and all deserve approximately 10 million more. 14/10 for all

My friends are so cool 🥹

Sibling Cafes Seeking care experienced adults and supporters to take part. Now open to: Care experienced adults (16+ years) in Scotland Supporters of care experienced children/adults in Scotland (e.g. foster parent, residential carer) We know that brothers and sisters are important to people who are care experienced. We would like to hear about your sibling experiences to improve research and care in the future. Come along to one of our Sibling Cafes: Information with activities and time to talk An opportunity to discuss what is important to you about sibling relationships and have your say about how the Scottish Government collections information on siblings. You don’t need to bring a sibling to the café. Café dates: Saturday 24th May Central Edinburgh Friday 30th May Online Find out more and sign up: https://edin.ac/4cIYdcs

Are you a care experienced adult (16+ years) or the supporter of care experienced children/adults in Scotland (e.g. foster parent, residential carer)? If so, we invite you to come to one of our ‘Sibling Cafes’ in May (choice of in-person or an online). To sign up and for more info: edin.ac/4cIYdcs

The "mean" in "Greenwich Mean Time" actually means "mean" (like, average). I did not know this!

To calculate GMT they took the position of the sun throughout the year and averaged it out to find the average solar noon in Greenwich and based the time on that!

Recruiting participants to fill in an anonymous online survey (15-20 mins) on school staff experiences using multi-sensory environments with neurodivergent students. Participants can opt in to win their school a 50£ voucher. Survey open until 5/30/2025
🔗: edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Curricular integration of augmentative and alternative communication for students on the autism spectrum in inclusive-oriented schools: A scoping review

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Sunday vibes.

Reflecting on Autism Awareness Day 2025 This year, April’s designation from the month of “autism awareness” has shifted to “autism acceptance”. Language is important in breaking down misconceptions and as au…

To share my research progress with members of the public, I’ve created a blog! I’ve written a personal reflection on my lived experience as an educator-turned-researcher in autism as my way to celebrate Autism Awareness Day 2025 🌈 multisensoryenvironmentsneurodiversity.wordpress.com/2025/04/02/r...

I know the world is crazy right now but my high school squad is trying to raise money for our amazing friend Michelle who is going to cycle for the @baycrestfoundation.bsky.social who specialize in supporting people with Alzheimer’s & Dementia 🧠 If you are able, please consider donating 🤍

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Can’t believe that it’s been 6 months since I started my PhD 🤯 As I wait to get ethical approval for my first study, I’m catching up on readings on background theory, putting a lived experience advisory group together (SO EXCITING) and enjoying the start of spring in my little Scottish town 🌸