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Lucy Eddy

@lucyeddy.bsky.social

Assistant Professor in Psychology at the University of Bradford Lead of the Centre for Applied Education Research Motor Skills Group Interested in sensorimotor skills🀸, DCD / Dyspraxia & childhood development πŸ§ πŸ“š

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With big thanks to @drrebeccamurray.bsky.social @cara-staniforth.bsky.social @liamjbhill.bsky.social & other authors not on here 😊

15.04.2025 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2️⃣ Interviews with the DCD pathway in BradfordπŸ—£οΈ

Results revealed barriers including inconsistent knowledge & terminology, inappropriate referrals, DCD being considered low priority, resource constraints, disconnected services, and overlapping job roles

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15.04.2025 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two new preprints submitted last week πŸŽ‰

1️⃣ Using Connected Bradford data to look at diagnoses related to Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) in Bradford over the last 74 years. Findings show major under-diagnosis (only 152 historically 🀯 despite prevalence of 5-6%)

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πŸ“£ Early Years & primary #teachers

Nat is doing her dissertation to understand how we can best identify and support children with motor skill difficulties in #education settings.

⏳10-15 min survey- we would really appreciate your help! ‡
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13.02.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The brilliant Clare shared her PhD plans at the IMDRC UK & Ireland conference around sex/ gender differences in DCD and mental health in the HE context🌟 @caer-motorskill.bsky.social

06.02.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@cara-staniforth.bsky.social presenting at the IMDRC UK and Ireland conference about barriers in the DCD pathway 🌟 @caer-motorskill.bsky.social @uniofbradford.bsky.social

06.02.2025 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Job Vacancy at the University of Surrey: Research Assistant in Neurodiversity & Motor Skills Development The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.Β We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ours...

🚨 I'm hiring! 🚨

Passionate about motor learning in #dyspraxic and typically developing #children? Become a Research Assistant @modilab-surrey.bsky.social @surreypsychology.bsky.social
πŸ—“οΈ Apply by 12th Feb
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27.01.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On Friday we hosted a workshop with healthcare and education professionals & individuals with lived experience of #DCD #Dyspraxia to co-produce an equitable pathway in Bradford to ensure children have access to timely, appropriate support. Keep your eyes peeled for the outcome in the coming months πŸ‘€

22.01.2025 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🀩 You'll be joining a thriving research city and working alongside experts from @york.ac.uk, Born in Bradford, @caerbradford.bsky.social, @bradfordcouncil.bsky.social, Bradford District Care Trust, as well amazing community groups and experts by experience.

❓Any questions just get in touch!

16.01.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Job Opportunity at the University of Bradford: Assistant Professor in Children and Young People's Mental Health Opportunities available - 1 Associate and 1 Assistant Professor (NIHR funded Mental Health Leaders Award)We are excited to offer this opportunity as an Associate and Assistant Professor to help lead a...

1️⃣Assistant Professor with expertise in data science/ epidemiology (Β£48,149-Β£55,755) jobs.bradford.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
2️⃣Associate Professor with expertise in childhood mental health (Β£59,139-Β£68,529 with discretion up to Β£74,663) jobs.bradford.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
πŸ“…Closes: Monday 27 January 2025

16.01.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“£ Are you interested in childhood mental health, prevention and upstream determinants

🌟 We have two 100% research permanent positions open at the @uniofbradford.bsky.social thanks to £2.5m worth of research funding from the @nihr.bsky.social!

‡️Details in 🧡below...

#AcademicSky

16.01.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Advertisement to participate in a study investigating experiences of your child's diagnosis of Dyspraxia/DCD in relation to family, friends, schools & the wider community. The interview will take 30-45 minutes, organised at a time suitable to you, online and will give you the chance to win a Β£25 voucher.

Your responses will remain anonymous. 

If interested, or have any questions, please contact a member of the research team: 
Lucy Eddy: l.h.eddy@bradford.ac.uk
Cara Staniforth: c.staniforth@bradford.ac.uk

Advertisement to participate in a study investigating experiences of your child's diagnosis of Dyspraxia/DCD in relation to family, friends, schools & the wider community. The interview will take 30-45 minutes, organised at a time suitable to you, online and will give you the chance to win a Β£25 voucher. Your responses will remain anonymous. If interested, or have any questions, please contact a member of the research team: Lucy Eddy: l.h.eddy@bradford.ac.uk Cara Staniforth: c.staniforth@bradford.ac.uk

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πŸ—£οΈDo you want to share your experience of your child's diagnosis in a brief interview for a chance to win a Β£25 voucher?

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06.01.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Advertisement for 18+ individuals to participate in a study investigating experiences of your diagnosis of Dyspraxia/DCD in relation to family, friends, schools & the wider community. The interview will take 30-45 minutes, organised at a time suitable to you, online and will give you the chance to win a Β£25 voucher.

Your responses will remain anonymous. 

If interested, or have any questions, please contact a member of the research team: 
Lucy Eddy: l.h.eddy@bradford.ac.uk
Cara Staniforth: c.staniforth@bradford.ac.uk

Advertisement for 18+ individuals to participate in a study investigating experiences of your diagnosis of Dyspraxia/DCD in relation to family, friends, schools & the wider community. The interview will take 30-45 minutes, organised at a time suitable to you, online and will give you the chance to win a Β£25 voucher. Your responses will remain anonymous. If interested, or have any questions, please contact a member of the research team: Lucy Eddy: l.h.eddy@bradford.ac.uk Cara Staniforth: c.staniforth@bradford.ac.uk

πŸ“’ Are you 18+ with a diagnosis of #dyspraxia / #DCD?

πŸ—£οΈDo you want to share your experience of your diagnosis in a brief interview for a chance to win a Β£25 voucher?

πŸ”’All data will remain anonymous.

βœ‰οΈIf you are interested or have queries, please get in touch!

06.01.2025 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Join our team dedicated to #Dyspraxia #research, advocacy and #awareness!

04.12.2024 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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University secures Β£2.5m funding to tackle mental health challenges in young people - 2024 - News - University of Bradford Find news articles published in 2024 from the University of Bradford., The University of Bradford has been awarded Β£2.5m to address mental health challenges for children and young people in the distri...

Absolutely delighted to have been part of this πŸŽ‰ Β£2.5m @nihr.bsky.social funding @uniofbradford.bsky.social to develop a programme of research to address upstream determinants of childhood mental health challenges, and trial preventative approaches 🧠 #AcademicSky
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