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Nathan Keates
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Lecturer at the University of Sunderland in London, Consultant, and Researcher. Views are my own.
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We continue with Chapter 1 in Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners.

📅 The video will premiere at 18:30 pm BST.

Chapter 1: What Autistic-Led Theories Mean for Education (pages 1-24)

Fergus Murray and Samantha Friedman

🎦 youtu.be/DJ5s16uV31s?... 🎦
Screenshot from the 'Talking Head' Video of Dr Samantha Friedman.
October 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Thank you to everyone who came to the book launch of Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners. We very much appreciated everyone taking the time to celebrate this co-edited collection with us.
The front of the University of Sunderland in London.
October 7, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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Tonight, @krysiawally.bsky.social has been putting the slides together for their short talk within our book launch for Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners 🌈
Dr Krysia Waldock's title slide for the book launch tomorrow, which is a pink slide with the title: Radical rethinking and empowerment: thinking about Applications and Practices. Dr Krysia Waldock, Swansea University
October 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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There's still time to book for our book launch for Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners

In person and online spaces avaliable! Free food if you're in person
Book launch 6th October On site at University of Sunderland's London Campus and online Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners One of two edited collections of research and stories on neurodivergence and inclusive practice throughout lifelong learning. Info: linktr.ee/NeurodivergentBook2025
October 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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A while back, we received a copy of our book, Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning.
September 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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We have another happy customer University of Leeds has Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning in its library!
Debi in a mustard top with rimmed glasses, long blonde hair and the book opened at their chapter. A close up of the book, Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning, in the hands of Debi.
September 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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We offer Tylenol at the door!* So, come to our neuro-affirming launch to provide actual information and facts.

You can book for the launch here Inkd.in/eS9R9bz8 in person and online.

Hope to see you there!

@krysiawally.bsky.social

*we won't actually, I'm just being topical.
Dr Nathan Keates in a grey top and holding the book, Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners under their chin.
September 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Dr Nathan Keates stood by their poster.
September 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Come chat to me at 2pm today at #aecongress2025 #aec2025. You can always avoid talking to me by looking ahead of time, it is up right now.
Dr Nathan Keates at their poster at the Autism Europe Congress.
September 13, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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I am sitting at the welcome of the 14th Autism Europe International Congress, and I notice that Ireland are showing off with their EU flag.

#aecongress2025
Front of the Autism Europe Congress 2025, with seats, podiums, screen and flags.
September 11, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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There it is.
The photo is myself with a lot of sun shining over me with the venue in the background. The sign is just about visible in the background.
September 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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BOOK LAUNCH ONLY ONLINE ONLY

The University of Sunderland in London is closed next week due to the tube strike. Therefore we have moved the event online. We are so sorry for the last minute change - we would have loved to have met you all in person.
Book launch ONLINE ONLY DUE TO TUBE STRIKE 8th September 2025 An edited collection of research and stories on neurodivergence and inclusive practice throughout lifelong learning. Info: linktr.ee/NeurodivergentBook2025
September 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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If you are online, you will miss out on the refreshments and networking opportunity.
Save the date - Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning A yellow rectangle with a light pink frame on a pink and pale blue background. Three stars are in the top right corner. Book launch - save the date 8th September on site at University of Sunderland’s London Campus and online Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning One of two edited collections of research and stories on neurodivergence throughout lifelong learning. Info: linktr.ee/NeurodivergentBook2025
August 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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The event is hybrid, so you can attend online - even if you come in-person, you can step out and still watch online!

If you are online, you will miss out on the refreshments and networking opportunity.
Save the date - Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners A yellow rectangle with a light pink frame on a pink and pale blue background. Three stars are in the top right corner. Book launch - save the date 6th October on site at University of Sunderland’s London Campus and online Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners. One of two edited collections of research and stories on neurodivergence throughout lifelong learning. Info: linktr.ee/NeurodivergentBook2025
August 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Save the date - Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning A yellow rectangle with a light pink frame on a pink and pale blue background. Three stars are in the top right corner. Book launch - save the date 8th September on site at University of Sunderland’s London Campus and online Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning One of two edited collections of research and stories on neurodivergence throughout lifelong learning. Info: linktr.ee/NeurodivergentBook2025
August 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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🌈 Our Book launches for Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning and Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners are soon!🌈
Dr Krysia Waldock is on the left, and Dr Nathan Keates is on the right, and behind them is a blue library with various books on the shelves.
August 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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👁️‍🗨️ 👁️‍🗨️ I am looking for neurodivergent folk to tell me where they will study so I can see if their school or teacher will adapt their teaching for you – they might already, and that is fine.
University of Sunderland Call for Participants Title of study: Impact Study: Inclusive Improv Pedagogy I am interested in exploring the impact of past research on improv pedagogy. I am looking for neurodivergent people to be a part of this study who are: • 18 years old or over • Diagnosed or self-identify as neurodivergent • Able to complete two questionnaires at a mutually convenient time, on separate occasions If you choose to participate, you will have to consent to particpate via the online form. You will participate in two questionnaires about a current or recent improv course - they will also need to agree! If you would like to take part, or find out more information, please get in touch with: Dr Nathan Keates nathan.keates@sunderland.ac.uk image of Dr Nathan Keates in a blue shirt and blue suit cartoon of a computer screen
July 30, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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Just published Applications and Practices for Empowering Neurodivergent Learners An edited collection of research and stories on neurodivergence and inclusive practice throughout lifelong learning. Info: linktr.ee/NeurodivergentBook2025
July 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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University of Sunderland Call for Participants Title of study: Impact Study: Inclusive Improv Pedagogy I am interested in exploring the impact of past research on improv pedagogy. I am looking for neurodivergent people to be a part of this study who are: 18 years old or over Diagnosed or self-identify as neurodivergent Able to complete two questionnaires at a mutually convenient time, on separate occasions If you choose to participate, you will have to consent to particpate via the online form. You will participate in two questionnaires about a current or recent improv course - they will also need to agree! If you would like to take part, or find out more information, please get in touch with: Dr Nathan Keates nathan.keates@sunderland.ac.uk image of Dr Nathan Keates in a blue shirt and blue suit cartoon of a computer screen
July 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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We, @krysiawally.bsky.social and I, have now officially submitted one of the two co-edited collection books! #academicwriting #OneDone

Neurodivergent Education and Lifelong Learning: 9798369380444: Education Books | IGI Global Scientific Publishing share.google/b6lNMlSwHGIV...
An image of us clicking 'notify publisher' for one of our co-edited collections. It is finally done... Now the second one.
June 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Next on autistic people with a learning disability from Izy Utley and @autgeek.bsky.social.
Title slide: Where are the autistic people with intellectual disability in neurodiversity research? Contradictions and future directions
June 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Kenny next on Cerebral Visual Impairment, brain related issues with vision.
Title slide: Resisting the Hierarchy of Visi AX Autoethnographic Approach to Visual Neuroequality Kendall Cowle (Kenny)
June 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The first panelist present on The Thinking of People like me is taken Seriously if we learn your Languge: addressing the lack of representation of non speaking communication literary and historical scholarship
Title slide: The Thinking of People like me is taken Seriously if we learn your Languge: addressing the lack of representation of non speaking communication literary and historical scholarship
June 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Cas begins their talk, The role of 'Trouble identities' and Mixed Race erasure in the misdiagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder among neurodivergent people.
Title slide: The role of 'Trouble identities' and Mixed Race erasure in the misdiagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder among neurodivergent people
June 26, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Paz Martínez next, she will discuss their studies, seeking to outline problematization and relevance.
Structure slide. Outlining the focus of problematization and relevance and the studies to be discussed.
June 26, 2025 at 10:27 AM