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Dr Becky Wood

@thewoodbug.bsky.social

Senior lecturer, autism researcher. Reader, writer, radio listener, swimmer and nature lover. Arts buff. Dislikes: cronyism. Fan of The Archers ๐Ÿ™‚

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School Leaders: Find out more about Scotlandโ€™s new Centre for Teaching Excellence (CfTE) and how you can signpost teachers to access CfTEโ€™s resources and opportunities.

Thursday 4th December 16:00 โ€“ 17:00

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@uofgheadship.bsky.social @margery25.bsky.social

24.11.2025 16:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Maybe the whole going off George vibe is a way to lose Amber mark 2 as mark 1 approached the part in such a unique way. #TheArchers

24.11.2025 20:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m thinking he must have done - just to annoy Ruth! #TheArchers

23.11.2025 19:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I remember the helicopter flight with James and Leonie - Iโ€™ve never listened to Ambridge Extra. It was some sort of commemorative event, I canโ€™t recall which. #TheArchers

18.11.2025 13:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s a shame - all the interest in her character has gone.

16.11.2025 11:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#TheArchers Is there a different actor playing Amber now? Voice sounds completely different. ๐Ÿค”

16.11.2025 11:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Prudhoe being right on the border with Co. Durham is almost part of Durham. I think the accents are more Durham. #TheArchers

14.11.2025 10:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#TheArchers Has it ever happened before that the first time we meet a silent character heโ€™s dead? ๐Ÿ’€

07.11.2025 20:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I really struggle when #TheArchers insert new characters very quickly and land them with a storyline weโ€™re somehow expected to get behind.
I really donโ€™t care about Esme ๐Ÿ‘Ž๐Ÿป

07.11.2025 20:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Where Love Lives | John Lewis & Partners | Christmas Ad 2025 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

The new John Lewis Christmas ad seems to be highlighting neurodiversity and non-speaking. Thoughts?
share.google/KOG1OdXzFxrM...

04.11.2025 12:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@brianbilston.bsky.social When you said "Alexa stop" on Radio 4 Loose Ends, it turned my radio (smart speaker) off.

18.10.2025 17:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A new start after 60: I realised I had autism โ€“ and suddenly my life made sense. I have never been so happy After decades of loneliness and depression, Cathleen Caffrey had come to think of herself as a bad person. Then she learned about others who had struggled to fit in โ€ฆ

Nice article about someone realising they are autistic in later life.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

13.10.2025 06:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 64    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I agree pretty one-dimensional with unconvincing Bartleby slush. Fine if George is a reformed character but not persuaded that he is no longer a lying and self-serving misogynist. #TheArchers

11.10.2025 14:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ryan Goslingโ€™s pasty looks nice โ€“ but how did it get on my phone screen? The Stephen Collins cartoon We are so advanced yet so basic

Don't read this headline please, it spoils the comic!

Please click the link, read the comic, visit the Guardian! But don't read the headline!

Nnnnnng!

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

03.10.2025 10:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 98    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Mark your calendars for October 23 webinar with Dr. Ulana Pidzamecky organized by CIES Europe and Central Asia SIG. The talk is titled Flourishing or floundering? Exploring Ukrainian elementary schoolteacher understandings of their professional experience lnkd.in/gEk4u-vS

28.09.2025 08:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#TheArchers Quite extraordinary that Brianโ€™s big offer to Stella is for her to expertly manage the farm and get it ready for his kids to inherit. Is that really the best he can do?
He should make her a part owner, rather than an employee.

27.09.2025 08:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Statement from ARGH Scotland on Recent Misinformation Regarding Autism โ€“ ARGH



arghighland.co.uk/statement-mi...

24.09.2025 08:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Gorgeous

20.09.2025 14:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Discovering You're Autistic
YouTube video by Thriving Autistic Discovering You're Autistic

Just out - new educational animation films about Autistic Experiences that I have been working on with @thrivingautistic.bsky.social team- would love to hear your feedback!

Discovering Youโ€™re Autistic
youtu.be/-eDv2omDMko?...

20.09.2025 10:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Thank you Alison - we are lucky that you can join us!

20.09.2025 07:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Opening slide. The evolving concept of inclusion.  Policy in Practice. Alison Mitchell. Headteacher in residence.

Opening slide. The evolving concept of inclusion. Policy in Practice. Alison Mitchell. Headteacher in residence.

Looking forward to teaching MEd #Inclusion students today: โ€œPolicy in Practiceโ€ with the wonderful @thewoodbug.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

20.09.2025 07:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh I see. I'm a bit behind. Most of the scenes tbh. I wish there was a storyline in #TheArchers I could get behind.

16.09.2025 19:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The scene where the wedding guests are eating the flower and produce. #TheArchers

16.09.2025 19:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you - I would love to come!
(Hope you feel better soon ๐Ÿค’)

16.09.2025 14:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@kosjenka.bsky.social Hi - I have emailed Jasmina on what I think is her work email address. My contact details are here if you want to get in touch: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/educ...
It would be good to continue the conversation ๐Ÿ™‚

16.09.2025 14:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

New silliness low in #TheArchers tonight.
Sacrilege to do this with the Flower & Produce Show ๐Ÿฅฌ ๐Ÿฅฎ ๐Ÿ’

14.09.2025 18:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also important to reflect on which groups & individual CYP might benefit from #accessarrangements, eg a quiet room, reader, scribe, movement breaks, comfy clothes, extra time, fidget items, laptop, standing desk, SEMH support โ€ฆ

TY @thewoodbug.bsky.social ๐Ÿ™

www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

14.09.2025 08:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Isabelle - ie use the access arrangements that are already permitted (subject to certain provisos).

14.09.2025 08:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Presentation slide indicating which groups can be excluded from autism research and practice. Speaker next to the slide and a seated audience.

Presentation slide indicating which groups can be excluded from autism research and practice. Speaker next to the slide and a seated audience.

Cheryl Mangan describes a project aimed at prioritising marginalised groups (in relation to autism) in Australia, also acknowledging intersectional identities. #AE2025 #AutismEurope25

13.09.2025 09:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Speaker and presentation slide and a seated audience.

Speaker and presentation slide and a seated audience.

Maria Paloma Contreras & team are collaborating with rural communities in Spain to increase support for autistic people. (I wish there had been a lot more about marginalised groups at #AE2025). #AutismEurope25

13.09.2025 09:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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