Ecila
@ecilathump.bsky.social
Qualified teacher but not teaching; aln/send; on my own nd discovery journey; mh sufferer; nd mother; dysgu cymraeg; background in environmental science; nerdy geek type person...
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Do you ever just stop and take a moment to think just how weird it is that we live on the same planet as snails?
November 9, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Do you ever just stop and take a moment to think just how weird it is that we live on the same planet as snails?
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📣New research
Q: What do neurodivergent people think about words like "neurodiversity".
A: it's complicated; they use it, but it has limitations and could stigmatise.
Full paper: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Q: What do neurodivergent people think about words like "neurodiversity".
A: it's complicated; they use it, but it has limitations and could stigmatise.
Full paper: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
(1 of 2)
‘A Lovely Safe Umbrella to Describe Yourself With’ or ‘Meaningless’: An Online Survey of UK-Based Neurodivergent Adults’ Views of Neurodiversity-Related Terminology - Aimee Grant, Jennifer Leigh, Moni...
Background: Neurodivergence refers to people with ways of behaving and thinking that diverge from the norm. Examples include Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperacti...
journals.sagepub.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
📣New research
Q: What do neurodivergent people think about words like "neurodiversity".
A: it's complicated; they use it, but it has limitations and could stigmatise.
Full paper: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
(1 of 2)
Q: What do neurodivergent people think about words like "neurodiversity".
A: it's complicated; they use it, but it has limitations and could stigmatise.
Full paper: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
(1 of 2)
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We’re open!
Now, remind me how to do this? - Michael
Now, remind me how to do this? - Michael
November 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
We’re open!
Now, remind me how to do this? - Michael
Now, remind me how to do this? - Michael
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Looking at the US news, my thought of the day is that we need to do all we can to #ProtectTheNHS and fight the privatisation of #healthcare in the UK. Millions in the USA know their premiums are going to become completely unmanageable & people will die as a result #SaveTheNHS #UKPolitcs
a sign that says i love nhs with a heart in the middle
Alt: a sign that says i love nhs with a heart in the middle
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Looking at the US news, my thought of the day is that we need to do all we can to #ProtectTheNHS and fight the privatisation of #healthcare in the UK. Millions in the USA know their premiums are going to become completely unmanageable & people will die as a result #SaveTheNHS #UKPolitcs
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" Grow your own fox in a window box " - First floor #FoxOfTheDay shared by @wikipickie.bsky.social , top work !
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
" Grow your own fox in a window box " - First floor #FoxOfTheDay shared by @wikipickie.bsky.social , top work !
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Otters with hats again, for no reason other than otters in hats!
November 9, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Otters with hats again, for no reason other than otters in hats!
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My friend is nonbinary and had to get a breast reduction because their GP was worried about their spine, and now they have to get a hysterectomy because they've got endometriosis, and I can't believe a person can be so biologically transgender that the NHS accidentally insists on transitioning them.
November 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
My friend is nonbinary and had to get a breast reduction because their GP was worried about their spine, and now they have to get a hysterectomy because they've got endometriosis, and I can't believe a person can be so biologically transgender that the NHS accidentally insists on transitioning them.
Reminds me of my household watching King and Conqueror!
Pippa Durham, 38, was looking forward to a new six-part series billed as a bodice-ripping retelling of the Dissolution of the Monasteries. However, she spotted a 20th-century doorknob in the background of one of the shots and has been livid ever since.
Autistic woman watching period drama driven to madness by inauthentic doorknobs
An autistic woman watching a period drama has been driven to distraction after catching several glimpses of a modern doorknob, it has been reported. Pippa Durham, 38, was looking forward to a new…
thedailytism.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Reminds me of my household watching King and Conqueror!
I have such fond memories of that area... some have become family legend. So sad that it is in such trouble.
Feeling upset about the Tongariro fire. The area is so precious.
November 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I have such fond memories of that area... some have become family legend. So sad that it is in such trouble.
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It is impossible to ‘pour from an empty cup,’ but our society seems to have forgotten (or been discouraged from learning) this lesson.
Neurodivergent People, in particular, too often bear the brunt of these demanding systems (that haven’t been designed without our needs taken into consideration).
Neurodivergent People, in particular, too often bear the brunt of these demanding systems (that haven’t been designed without our needs taken into consideration).
November 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
It is impossible to ‘pour from an empty cup,’ but our society seems to have forgotten (or been discouraged from learning) this lesson.
Neurodivergent People, in particular, too often bear the brunt of these demanding systems (that haven’t been designed without our needs taken into consideration).
Neurodivergent People, in particular, too often bear the brunt of these demanding systems (that haven’t been designed without our needs taken into consideration).
Got to the point where I am having to accept that this will be one of my worst nights for getting any sleep.
November 9, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Got to the point where I am having to accept that this will be one of my worst nights for getting any sleep.
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Today’s #WomenEdWednesday💜 is inspired by #NationalStressAwarenessDay
Look after yourself and others 🫶
Reach out 💟
Take a minute… just breathe 🧘
@womenedscotland.bsky.social
@womened.bsky.social
Look after yourself and others 🫶
Reach out 💟
Take a minute… just breathe 🧘
@womenedscotland.bsky.social
@womened.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Today’s #WomenEdWednesday💜 is inspired by #NationalStressAwarenessDay
Look after yourself and others 🫶
Reach out 💟
Take a minute… just breathe 🧘
@womenedscotland.bsky.social
@womened.bsky.social
Look after yourself and others 🫶
Reach out 💟
Take a minute… just breathe 🧘
@womenedscotland.bsky.social
@womened.bsky.social
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After last year's success, I'm doing more online Christmas workshops this year. So, if you want to do some festive making with your class, get in touch.
You choose what we make, I'll show you the skills, then off you go!
One-hour sessions am/pm
15th - 19th December 🙂
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
You choose what we make, I'll show you the skills, then off you go!
One-hour sessions am/pm
15th - 19th December 🙂
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
After last year's success, I'm doing more online Christmas workshops this year. So, if you want to do some festive making with your class, get in touch.
You choose what we make, I'll show you the skills, then off you go!
One-hour sessions am/pm
15th - 19th December 🙂
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
You choose what we make, I'll show you the skills, then off you go!
One-hour sessions am/pm
15th - 19th December 🙂
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky
Maybe I should try the next non family social thing sober...
An autistic person who has opted not to use alcohol as a social lubricant has reportedly discovered a new benefit to sobriety: enjoying unprecedented social success at a party full of drunk people.
Only sober person at party celebrates no longer being the worst at picking up on social cues
An autistic person who has opted not to use alcohol as a social lubricant has reportedly discovered a new benefit to sobriety: enjoying unprecedented social success at a party full of drunk people.…
thedailytism.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Maybe I should try the next non family social thing sober...
3 weeks 3 days until Au assessment.
Really feel like I need to prepare.
Wondering if I should go back the beginning - the first time someone suggested I could be, recognising myself in son's diagnosis report...
Really feel like I need to prepare.
Wondering if I should go back the beginning - the first time someone suggested I could be, recognising myself in son's diagnosis report...
November 8, 2025 at 10:22 AM
3 weeks 3 days until Au assessment.
Really feel like I need to prepare.
Wondering if I should go back the beginning - the first time someone suggested I could be, recognising myself in son's diagnosis report...
Really feel like I need to prepare.
Wondering if I should go back the beginning - the first time someone suggested I could be, recognising myself in son's diagnosis report...
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Discworld QOTD, from The Fifth Elephant
"‘I don’t know how to do officering.’
‘No one knows how to do officering, Fred. That’s why they’re officers. If they knew anything, they’d be sergeants.’"
"‘I don’t know how to do officering.’
‘No one knows how to do officering, Fred. That’s why they’re officers. If they knew anything, they’d be sergeants.’"
Discworld QOTD, from Carpe Jugulum
“Am I dyin’?’
YES.
‘Will I die?’
YES.
Granny Weatherwax thought this over. ‘But from your point of view, everyone is dying and everyone will die, right?’
YES.
‘So you aren’t actually bein’ a lot of help, strictly speakin’.’”
“Am I dyin’?’
YES.
‘Will I die?’
YES.
Granny Weatherwax thought this over. ‘But from your point of view, everyone is dying and everyone will die, right?’
YES.
‘So you aren’t actually bein’ a lot of help, strictly speakin’.’”
Discworld QOTD, from Witches Abroad
"‘Will she live happily ever after?’ he said.
NOT FOREVER. BUT PERHAPS FOR LONG ENOUGH."
"‘Will she live happily ever after?’ he said.
NOT FOREVER. BUT PERHAPS FOR LONG ENOUGH."
November 7, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Discworld QOTD, from The Fifth Elephant
"‘I don’t know how to do officering.’
‘No one knows how to do officering, Fred. That’s why they’re officers. If they knew anything, they’d be sergeants.’"
"‘I don’t know how to do officering.’
‘No one knows how to do officering, Fred. That’s why they’re officers. If they knew anything, they’d be sergeants.’"
After a hectic half term I am having to go away for work this week.
My anxiety is horrendous at the moment.
Such a long time since it was this bad.
I hate it so much.
My anxiety is horrendous at the moment.
Such a long time since it was this bad.
I hate it so much.
November 4, 2025 at 8:06 AM
After a hectic half term I am having to go away for work this week.
My anxiety is horrendous at the moment.
Such a long time since it was this bad.
I hate it so much.
My anxiety is horrendous at the moment.
Such a long time since it was this bad.
I hate it so much.
2 years ago today was the last time I saw my dad. I miss him so much.
November 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
2 years ago today was the last time I saw my dad. I miss him so much.
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To everyone still feeding, watering & watching the birds — you’re holding the line. Every garden helps. Hang a feeder, break the ice, leave the ivy. 🌱🦋🌎
gardeningwell.ie/climate-acti...
@birdwatchireland.bsky.social
@irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social
#WildlifeGarden #Conservation
gardeningwell.ie/climate-acti...
@birdwatchireland.bsky.social
@irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social
#WildlifeGarden #Conservation
October 31, 2025 at 7:21 PM
To everyone still feeding, watering & watching the birds — you’re holding the line. Every garden helps. Hang a feeder, break the ice, leave the ivy. 🌱🦋🌎
gardeningwell.ie/climate-acti...
@birdwatchireland.bsky.social
@irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social
#WildlifeGarden #Conservation
gardeningwell.ie/climate-acti...
@birdwatchireland.bsky.social
@irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social
#WildlifeGarden #Conservation
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Years ago we did a climatological analysis of Mordor and determined it had pretty much the same climate as Southern California. Plus volcanoes.
only huge dorks complain about tolkein's unrealistic plate tectonics. yes mordor is shaped like a bigass square but maybe thats because mordor's mountains were not formed the way mountain ranges in our world are
November 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Years ago we did a climatological analysis of Mordor and determined it had pretty much the same climate as Southern California. Plus volcanoes.
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Recommended Books for Year 13 including titles by Qais Akbar Omar, Zadie Smith, Wole Soyinka, Tom Pollock, Richard Feynman, Alastair Campbell & more. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/secondary-ks... #YA
Sixth Form Reading List Book Recommendations
Sixth Form reading list - recommended books for year 12 and year 13 students.
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Recommended Books for Year 13 including titles by Qais Akbar Omar, Zadie Smith, Wole Soyinka, Tom Pollock, Richard Feynman, Alastair Campbell & more. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/secondary-ks... #YA
I only need to take one of these each day. I take them in the mornings...
I guess when I have finished all the morning ones I shall start taking them in the afternoons.
#neurodivergent
I guess when I have finished all the morning ones I shall start taking them in the afternoons.
#neurodivergent
October 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
I only need to take one of these each day. I take them in the mornings...
I guess when I have finished all the morning ones I shall start taking them in the afternoons.
#neurodivergent
I guess when I have finished all the morning ones I shall start taking them in the afternoons.
#neurodivergent
I must be getting old... just exchanged health stories with a man in his 80s.
October 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I must be getting old... just exchanged health stories with a man in his 80s.
Watching Deep Impact... Tasha Yar is going to get killed by a puddle again! 🙈
October 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Watching Deep Impact... Tasha Yar is going to get killed by a puddle again! 🙈