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Phaedra Longhurst

@phaedralonghurst.bsky.social

PhD student at Body & Self group, Anglia Ruskin University. Researching body image in autistic individuals πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» #AutisticsInAcademia

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Recruitment Call: Adapting β€˜The Body Project’ intervention for neurodivegent pupils: what reasonable adjustments are needed to support implementation in schools? | EDAC What's the call about?We will be holding a series of six group-based workshops where we will be asking for your feedback on a school-based body image

You can also find more information by following this link: edacresearch.co.uk/get-involved...

28.05.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Autistic women or Non-binary folks (18+) needed πŸ“’

With support from @edaceatingautism.bsky.social, we would like to hear your valuable expertise to review an intervention that aims to prevent body image concerns and disordered eating. For more info, please email Hannah at h.k.lewis@qmul.ac.uk

28.05.2025 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Following public false claims on autism causation and attacks on science, INSAR has released a statement that people are β€œborn with autism”
www.autism-insar.org/page/insarst.... Autism as innate and lifelong is the focus my new free paper (long thread incoming): www.frontiersin.org/journals/int...

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Supporting nonspeaking autistic people's flourishing ... using collaborative cognitive science. With Vikram Jaswal

It’s still not too late to get yourself a ticket to listen to Vikram Jaswal on Supporting nonspeaking autistic people’s flourishing.

This Thursday at 6pm GMT

Link:

www.eventbrite.co.uk...

29.03.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Neurodivergence related access in work is intimately bound up with the norms of communication. This includes subtle things relating to enforcement of style, pacing, neuronormative email etiquette, and so on. I think this often gets overlooked in favour of a focus on less subtle things.

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Error: it's actually my fourth but who cares/counting, other than me πŸ’€

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Body appreciation mediates the association between satisfaction with autistic identity and flourishing in autistic adults Underpinned by the neurodiversity paradigm, scholars are increasingly interested in relationships between positive autistic identity (i.e., feeling sa…

My third PhD study has been published and is currently available OA, just in time for submitting my thesis πŸŽ‰πŸ€Έ

We tested a conceptual model wherein positive autistic identity is associated with flourishing via positive body image for some autistic folks!

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

20.03.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I love how R can make you feel like you're in the verge of becoming a coding matrix genius one minute and a human equivalent of a dyslexic blob the next

28.02.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Is it normal to cry over your laptop in the last month of your PhD? (usually people joking say "I'm asking for a friend", but I'm really autistic/socially anxious and so I have no friends) πŸ’€

28.02.2025 10:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

After seeing your talk at ICED, I have been praying for the opportunity to somehow have a citation. YOU'VE BLOODY DONE IT!! Stunning piece of work – congratulations 😘

26.02.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Words are heavy: Weight-related terminology preferences are associated with larger-bodied people’s health behaviors and beliefs Clinicians and researchers may struggle with appropriate terminology when discussing body size. Pathologizing larger bodies has led to use of medicali…

I am so excited to share my first publication, a labor of love! My co-1st author @katerinaldi1.bsky.social and I examined weight related terminology preference within two samples of folks in larger bodiesπŸ₯° www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

22.02.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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To my fellow AuDHDers, I would like to incorporate some PPI into the development of my grant proposal. While I do not have the funds to reimburse you, having your input would be a huge help in pursuing this important work!

If interested, DM or email me at PL428@pgr.aru.ac.uk

25.02.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ok, sure. But what about the Troubles in Northern Ireland and the IRA and the invasion of the soviet union in Afghanistan and the rise of the Taliban? See a trend here? Make-up, my arse πŸ’€

13.02.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Literally cannot wait to share this ✨new publication✨ with y’all.

doi.org/10.1016/j.bo...

Tl;dr. White working-class women’s body image is rooted in appearance norms, rather than appearance ideals (they are conceptually different).

Super important to consider intersectionality of class x gender

10.02.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Ethnography, neurodiversity, and higher support needs | Holly E. A. Sutherland Part of a panel about qualitative methods for including nonspeaking and high support needs neurodivergent people in research.

The video of last week's methods panel is up! Come check out Freddie Jones, LΓ©on Van Ommen and I talked about using qualitative methods with nonspeaking people.

Link to the full panel video (and to the slides for my section) available here: www.heasutherland.com/talk/ethnogr...

07.02.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Redirecting

πŸ”₯Hot off the pressπŸ”₯
We have FINALLY explored the relationship between nature exposure and positive body image in the #autistic community. So so excited to share our findings which is OPEN ACCESS🀸🌿🌳
doi.org/10.1016/j.bo...

02.02.2025 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Program experiences of adults with autism, their families, and providers: Findings from a focus group study - Kaitlin H Koffer Miller, Mary Mathew, Stacy L Nonnemacher, Lindsay L Shea, 2018 A growing number of individuals with autism spectrum disorder are aging into adulthood. In the United States, Medicaid is the primary payer for services for adu...

Not a relevant topic to your research, but the methodology may still be useful!
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

02.02.2025 07:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My heart just dropped into my stomach when I saw the $589 STUDENT registration fee. I may end up getting tacos from Sainsbury's instead πŸ™ƒ #ICED2025

29.01.2025 06:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Collaborative Project 5 β€” South and East Network for Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership

🌟 Exciting Opportunity: #SENSS #PhD Studentship at the University of Lincoln 🌟

Are you passionate about improving #body #image in schools?

πŸ“Apply now to this fully funded studentship supervised by Dr. Kamila Irvine & Prof. David DawsonπŸ‘‡
www.senss.ac.uk/collaborativ...

27.01.2025 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pls RT @edaceatingautism.bsky.social @kingsedresearch.bsky.social @eatingresearch.bsky.social @dr-liz-evans.bsky.social @jacasiegel.bsky.social @cherilev.bsky.social @caralisette.bsky.social @jamiechan.bsky.social @intjeatdisord.bsky.social @bburnettephd.bsky.social @helenlouwest.bsky.social

23.01.2025 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A study advert with a white background and plain black text stating:  Participant Recruitment Advert. Exploring the effects of social media content on body and eating-related attitudes and behaviours. 

We are looking for participants to take part in an online survey (approx. 30 minutes) which will involve viewing social media content, followed by answering questions about how you currently think and feel toward your body and eating. We invite you to participate in our study if you are: At least 18 years old, A UK resident and citizen and fluent in English, Have internet access, Do not currently have an eating disorder (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID), and Do not currently have a medical condition which imposes dietary requirements (e.g., Crohn’s disease, Celiac disease, Diabetes Type I or II).

If you wish to participate or want to learn more, please follow this link: www.bit.ly/eatsocialmedia

Here you will find a participant information sheet containing further information about this study. We ask you to read this information carefully, as you will be asked to complete an online consent form. You can also contact us if you have any further questions: 
Prof. Jane E. Aspell (jane.aspell@aru.ac.uk).

A study advert with a white background and plain black text stating: Participant Recruitment Advert. Exploring the effects of social media content on body and eating-related attitudes and behaviours. We are looking for participants to take part in an online survey (approx. 30 minutes) which will involve viewing social media content, followed by answering questions about how you currently think and feel toward your body and eating. We invite you to participate in our study if you are: At least 18 years old, A UK resident and citizen and fluent in English, Have internet access, Do not currently have an eating disorder (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID), and Do not currently have a medical condition which imposes dietary requirements (e.g., Crohn’s disease, Celiac disease, Diabetes Type I or II). If you wish to participate or want to learn more, please follow this link: www.bit.ly/eatsocialmedia Here you will find a participant information sheet containing further information about this study. We ask you to read this information carefully, as you will be asked to complete an online consent form. You can also contact us if you have any further questions: Prof. Jane E. Aspell (jane.aspell@aru.ac.uk).

πŸ—£οΈ Participants needed for my student's study

We are looking for UK-based folks (18+ years) to take part in an online experimental survey to explore the effects of social media content on body image and eating attitudes.

To learn more and take part, click here: bit.ly/eatsocialmedia

23.01.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

STUNNING!

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Christmas Cookin' Jimmy Smith Β· Album Β· 1964 Β· 10 songs

In case anyone has (terrible) taste, here's the album open.spotify.com/album/0uhYdm...

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POV Only child at Christmas πŸ’…πŸ€ΆπŸ·

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I certainly hope it wasn't Brighton tap water. That stuff is 😷

Anyway, here's mine seeing as I'll be on the job market soonish. Hi, I'm Phaedra, and I represent the triple B: bloated, basic, and barmy. That is all you need to know

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Hi, I'm Dr. Jamie Chan, and I represent the triple F: fabulous, feisty, and smart as F. That is all you need to know.

20.12.2024 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Award details | Funding and scholarships for students | University of Exeter

University of Exeter Fuly-Funded PhD Scholarships for Black British Researchers

Deadline: Feb 28

www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...

10.12.2024 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

BRAG, MY QUEEN, BRAG πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

20.12.2024 07:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Shout out to @bburnettephd.bsky.social @fidanturk.bsky.social @jacasiegel.bsky.social @lindsgillikin.bsky.social @cascio-research.bsky.social @edaceatingautism.bsky.social πŸ‘οΈπŸ‘…πŸ‘οΈ

19.12.2024 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Cornish lass is going to Texas! Very very excited to be given the opportunity to share what me and my amazing collab pals have been getting up to at #ICED2025. I'll also be sharing an upcoming PhD study of mine 🀸 I also can't wait to get tacos and be jet lagged πŸ’€

19.12.2024 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

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