Kyleigh Melville
@kyleighmelville.bsky.social
ESRC-funded PhD Candidate @ University of Edinburgh 🔎 Neurodiversity, Sensory Environments & Participatory Research • 🇨🇦🏳️🌈 • Bookworm, Tea Addict, Amateur Knitter & Singer-Songwriter ✨
✏️ : https://multisensoryenvironmentsneurodiversity.wordpress.com/
✏️ : https://multisensoryenvironmentsneurodiversity.wordpress.com/
Can't wait to present tomorrow morning at nasen's Support for Learning online conference! I will be sharing findings from my mixed-methods study on school staff experiences using multi-sensory environments with neurodivergent students 🌈
Free for all to attend!
nasen.org.uk/events/sfl-o...
Free for all to attend!
nasen.org.uk/events/sfl-o...
SfL online conference - Looking Beyond: the benefits of learning from other settings and cultures
Support for Learning has a history of celebrating the diverse ways in which practitioners enable learners with SEND to achieve to their fullest potential.
nasen.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Can't wait to present tomorrow morning at nasen's Support for Learning online conference! I will be sharing findings from my mixed-methods study on school staff experiences using multi-sensory environments with neurodivergent students 🌈
Free for all to attend!
nasen.org.uk/events/sfl-o...
Free for all to attend!
nasen.org.uk/events/sfl-o...
Survey closing at midnight ! 🕛
📢 Recruiting participants for my PhD study!
🟢 Do you work in a school in the UK?
🟢 Do you work with neurodivergent and/or SEND or ASN students?
🟢 Does your school have a sensory room or therapy garden ?
Chance to win a £50 voucher for your school!
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
🟢 Do you work in a school in the UK?
🟢 Do you work with neurodivergent and/or SEND or ASN students?
🟢 Does your school have a sensory room or therapy garden ?
Chance to win a £50 voucher for your school!
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
September 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Survey closing at midnight ! 🕛
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Important every day, but today feels like a particularly good day for sharing neuro-affirming educational films about autistic experiences.
We are delighted to share two new neuro-affirming educational animation films about Autistic Experiences.
Find out more, watch the films and read our blogs:
1.Discovering You're Autistic
2.Lightbulb Moments: Being Autistic
www.thrivingautistic.org/autistic-exp...
Find out more, watch the films and read our blogs:
1.Discovering You're Autistic
2.Lightbulb Moments: Being Autistic
www.thrivingautistic.org/autistic-exp...
September 23, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Important every day, but today feels like a particularly good day for sharing neuro-affirming educational films about autistic experiences.
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Happy Thursday E-DLD followers! Today we are introducing one of our ECR Research Associates!
Kyleigh’s social media handles:
Instagram: @kylovestudying
BlueSky: @kyleighmelville.bsky.social
X: @MelvilleKyleigh
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kyleighmelville
#devlangdis #DLD #ECR #researchassociate
Kyleigh’s social media handles:
Instagram: @kylovestudying
BlueSky: @kyleighmelville.bsky.social
X: @MelvilleKyleigh
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kyleighmelville
#devlangdis #DLD #ECR #researchassociate
September 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Happy Thursday E-DLD followers! Today we are introducing one of our ECR Research Associates!
Kyleigh’s social media handles:
Instagram: @kylovestudying
BlueSky: @kyleighmelville.bsky.social
X: @MelvilleKyleigh
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kyleighmelville
#devlangdis #DLD #ECR #researchassociate
Kyleigh’s social media handles:
Instagram: @kylovestudying
BlueSky: @kyleighmelville.bsky.social
X: @MelvilleKyleigh
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kyleighmelville
#devlangdis #DLD #ECR #researchassociate
My wonderful supervisor @katiecebula.bsky.social is running a Sibling Cafe for care experienced adults and supporters of care experienced individuals 🌱 Come along for a cosy chat with coffee/tea, and Tunnocks ☕️ 🍰
Friday 5th Sep 2-4 PM @ University of Edinburgh
Friday 5th Sep 2-4 PM @ University of Edinburgh
Are you:
⭐a care experienced adult (16+years) OR the supporter (e.g. foster parent, adoptive parent, residential carer) of a care experienced child/adult in Scotland?
⭐ free on Fri 5th Sept 2-4pm?
[1/2]
⭐a care experienced adult (16+years) OR the supporter (e.g. foster parent, adoptive parent, residential carer) of a care experienced child/adult in Scotland?
⭐ free on Fri 5th Sept 2-4pm?
[1/2]
August 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
My wonderful supervisor @katiecebula.bsky.social is running a Sibling Cafe for care experienced adults and supporters of care experienced individuals 🌱 Come along for a cosy chat with coffee/tea, and Tunnocks ☕️ 🍰
Friday 5th Sep 2-4 PM @ University of Edinburgh
Friday 5th Sep 2-4 PM @ University of Edinburgh
Still recruiting participants for my online survey on experiences of using sensory rooms with neurodivergent / SEN / ASN students !
Especially keen to hear from school-based therapists 🎨
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Especially keen to hear from school-based therapists 🎨
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
August 2, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Still recruiting participants for my online survey on experiences of using sensory rooms with neurodivergent / SEN / ASN students !
Especially keen to hear from school-based therapists 🎨
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Especially keen to hear from school-based therapists 🎨
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Fabulous research by Wassell (2025) about the importance of Autistic Joy & monotropism!
"Autistic voices suggest that the key barrier to
joyful experience is not autism itself but other
people's lack of acceptance of authentic
autistic behaviours such as stimming and
pursuit of special interests."
"Autistic voices suggest that the key barrier to
joyful experience is not autism itself but other
people's lack of acceptance of authentic
autistic behaviours such as stimming and
pursuit of special interests."
Research Reshare!
Experience of Autistic Joy!
Embrace Monotropism!
4 Themes
Autistic sensorium as a source of joy
Importance of special interests
Things must be right
Other people need to change
Wassell, E. (2025). Experiences of autistic joy. Disability & Society, 1–26. doi.org/10.1080/0968...
Experience of Autistic Joy!
Embrace Monotropism!
4 Themes
Autistic sensorium as a source of joy
Importance of special interests
Things must be right
Other people need to change
Wassell, E. (2025). Experiences of autistic joy. Disability & Society, 1–26. doi.org/10.1080/0968...
July 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Fabulous research by Wassell (2025) about the importance of Autistic Joy & monotropism!
"Autistic voices suggest that the key barrier to
joyful experience is not autism itself but other
people's lack of acceptance of authentic
autistic behaviours such as stimming and
pursuit of special interests."
"Autistic voices suggest that the key barrier to
joyful experience is not autism itself but other
people's lack of acceptance of authentic
autistic behaviours such as stimming and
pursuit of special interests."
Reposted by Kyleigh Melville
July 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
📢 Recruiting participants for my PhD study!
🟢 Do you work in a school in the UK?
🟢 Do you work with neurodivergent and/or SEND or ASN students?
🟢 Does your school have a sensory room or therapy garden ?
Chance to win a £50 voucher for your school!
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
🟢 Do you work in a school in the UK?
🟢 Do you work with neurodivergent and/or SEND or ASN students?
🟢 Does your school have a sensory room or therapy garden ?
Chance to win a £50 voucher for your school!
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
July 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
📢 Recruiting participants for my PhD study!
🟢 Do you work in a school in the UK?
🟢 Do you work with neurodivergent and/or SEND or ASN students?
🟢 Does your school have a sensory room or therapy garden ?
Chance to win a £50 voucher for your school!
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
🟢 Do you work in a school in the UK?
🟢 Do you work with neurodivergent and/or SEND or ASN students?
🟢 Does your school have a sensory room or therapy garden ?
Chance to win a £50 voucher for your school!
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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We refuse to let co-production be co-opted. It is a complicated and unique process that involves the centring of Disabled voices and experiences - not as a tick box exercise, but making our experiences central to decision making.
Some food for thought this #CoProWeek2025
Some food for thought this #CoProWeek2025
July 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
We refuse to let co-production be co-opted. It is a complicated and unique process that involves the centring of Disabled voices and experiences - not as a tick box exercise, but making our experiences central to decision making.
Some food for thought this #CoProWeek2025
Some food for thought this #CoProWeek2025
Spent Canada Day recording my first podcast w/ Dr Hope Christie & Tooled Up Education on my research on multi-sensory environments, LEGO-Based Therapy and how my experience of teaching neurodivergent students inspired my research journey 🌈 Free to listen!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Episode 202 - Dr Hope Christie Talks with Kyleigh Melville: Effective Use of Multi-Sensory Spaces in Schools by Dr Kathy Weston's Get a Grip! Parenting Podcast
In this episode, we chat with Kyleigh Melville, a PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh and experienced SEND educator, about the power and potential of multi-sensory environments in schools. Dr...
creators.spotify.com
July 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Spent Canada Day recording my first podcast w/ Dr Hope Christie & Tooled Up Education on my research on multi-sensory environments, LEGO-Based Therapy and how my experience of teaching neurodivergent students inspired my research journey 🌈 Free to listen!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
I had such a wonderful time at #NDAS2025 sharing my PhD work-in-progress with fellow researchers at @citystgeorges.bsky.social. There is so much excellent work going on in the realm neurodevelopmental psychology 🧠 Can’t wait for NDAS 2026 in Durham ✨
June 27, 2025 at 8:57 AM
I had such a wonderful time at #NDAS2025 sharing my PhD work-in-progress with fellow researchers at @citystgeorges.bsky.social. There is so much excellent work going on in the realm neurodevelopmental psychology 🧠 Can’t wait for NDAS 2026 in Durham ✨
Still can’t believe it … I’m engaged ! ✨
June 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Still can’t believe it … I’m engaged ! ✨
📢 Still recruiting UK school staff who work with neurodivergent, SEND and ASN students and use multi-sensory environments. The survey’s designed with the support of a Lived Experience Advisory Group and there’s a prize draw to win a £50 voucher ! ⭐️
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
June 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
📢 Still recruiting UK school staff who work with neurodivergent, SEND and ASN students and use multi-sensory environments. The survey’s designed with the support of a Lived Experience Advisory Group and there’s a prize draw to win a £50 voucher ! ⭐️
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Are you:
⭐the parent of an autistic child and their neurotypical sibling (both 5 - 12 years & within 5 years of each other)?
⭐in Scotland?
We are recruiting for a study looking at how parents support autistic children and their siblings to play together. More info/register interest: edin.ac/4mWJsrw
⭐the parent of an autistic child and their neurotypical sibling (both 5 - 12 years & within 5 years of each other)?
⭐in Scotland?
We are recruiting for a study looking at how parents support autistic children and their siblings to play together. More info/register interest: edin.ac/4mWJsrw
![Poster reads:
Parents of autistic children ages 5-12 years.
The University of Edinburgh
Sibling Play Study
Compensation of £30 voucher per family
Join us to better understand how parents support sibling interactions for autistic children.
This study involves a home visit and an interview.
If you are interested and would like more information scan the QR code below to register interest.
[Note - QR code links to: https://edin.ac/4mWJsrw ]
Contact: Matthew Klein v1mklei2@ed.ac.uk
The University of Edinburgh
Moray House School of Education and Sport](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lxmqd74p3rhubqsyw5bfmmns/bafkreiecrc2fdvcyxw7obrgynb63pcgi3o2gkdvxbw3pkw7yocrhjf6ptq@jpeg)
June 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Are you:
⭐the parent of an autistic child and their neurotypical sibling (both 5 - 12 years & within 5 years of each other)?
⭐in Scotland?
We are recruiting for a study looking at how parents support autistic children and their siblings to play together. More info/register interest: edin.ac/4mWJsrw
⭐the parent of an autistic child and their neurotypical sibling (both 5 - 12 years & within 5 years of each other)?
⭐in Scotland?
We are recruiting for a study looking at how parents support autistic children and their siblings to play together. More info/register interest: edin.ac/4mWJsrw
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June 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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🚨Write to your MP to support the cross-party motion against benefit cuts!
We are supporting Sian Berry MP's Early Day Motion calling on the Government to stop scapegoating Disabled people.
✍️Write to your MP and tell them to support EDM 949!
Learn more 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/cross-p...
We are supporting Sian Berry MP's Early Day Motion calling on the Government to stop scapegoating Disabled people.
✍️Write to your MP and tell them to support EDM 949!
Learn more 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/cross-p...
May 28, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🚨Write to your MP to support the cross-party motion against benefit cuts!
We are supporting Sian Berry MP's Early Day Motion calling on the Government to stop scapegoating Disabled people.
✍️Write to your MP and tell them to support EDM 949!
Learn more 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/cross-p...
We are supporting Sian Berry MP's Early Day Motion calling on the Government to stop scapegoating Disabled people.
✍️Write to your MP and tell them to support EDM 949!
Learn more 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/cross-p...
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a new substack essay about writing for the fan-made lesbian dating sim #heygirliegame (set in the world of dimension 20’s fantasy high), the parasocial tendencies of readers, and why i’ll never use chatgpt.
open.substack.com/pub/feidong/...
open.substack.com/pub/feidong/...
May 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
a new substack essay about writing for the fan-made lesbian dating sim #heygirliegame (set in the world of dimension 20’s fantasy high), the parasocial tendencies of readers, and why i’ll never use chatgpt.
open.substack.com/pub/feidong/...
open.substack.com/pub/feidong/...
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If you a care experienced adult (16+ years) in Scotland OR the supporter of a care experienced child/adult in Scotland (e.g. foster parent) join us online on Fri 30th May to talk about how sib relationships of care experienced people could be better supported.
Sign up and more info: edin.ac/4cIYdcs
Sign up and more info: edin.ac/4cIYdcs
May 26, 2025 at 9:46 AM
If you a care experienced adult (16+ years) in Scotland OR the supporter of a care experienced child/adult in Scotland (e.g. foster parent) join us online on Fri 30th May to talk about how sib relationships of care experienced people could be better supported.
Sign up and more info: edin.ac/4cIYdcs
Sign up and more info: edin.ac/4cIYdcs
✨New blog post! ✨
Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Oaklands School and observe how this brilliant community of educators, therapists and support staff use multi-sensory environments with their students. Thank you @team-oaklands.bsky.social for having me, can’t wait to visit again soon!
Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Oaklands School and observe how this brilliant community of educators, therapists and support staff use multi-sensory environments with their students. Thank you @team-oaklands.bsky.social for having me, can’t wait to visit again soon!
Oaklands School: A Champion for Sensory Learning Experiences
It’s hard to believe that I’m now approaching the end of my first year of my PhD. This has been a whirlwind of a year characterised by reading hundreds of articles, writing thousands of words that …
multisensoryenvironmentsneurodiversity.wordpress.com
May 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
✨New blog post! ✨
Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Oaklands School and observe how this brilliant community of educators, therapists and support staff use multi-sensory environments with their students. Thank you @team-oaklands.bsky.social for having me, can’t wait to visit again soon!
Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Oaklands School and observe how this brilliant community of educators, therapists and support staff use multi-sensory environments with their students. Thank you @team-oaklands.bsky.social for having me, can’t wait to visit again soon!
My first conference ✅ Thank you @stir.ac.uk for the opportunity to talk about autism, LEGO and how centring the child in research and play as a tool for safety and empowerment, can make schools more than just places of learning, but places of belonging 🌈⭐️🤍
May 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
My first conference ✅ Thank you @stir.ac.uk for the opportunity to talk about autism, LEGO and how centring the child in research and play as a tool for safety and empowerment, can make schools more than just places of learning, but places of belonging 🌈⭐️🤍
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How to Fix Grocery Stores | Smartypants Presentation
YouTube video by Dropout
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May 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
📢Still recruiting participants!
✨UK school staff who work with neurodivergent, SEND and ASN students and use multi-sensory environments
✨Survey designed with the support of a Lived Experience Advisory Group
✨School prize draw to win a 50 GBP voucher 🏆
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
✨UK school staff who work with neurodivergent, SEND and ASN students and use multi-sensory environments
✨Survey designed with the support of a Lived Experience Advisory Group
✨School prize draw to win a 50 GBP voucher 🏆
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
May 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
📢Still recruiting participants!
✨UK school staff who work with neurodivergent, SEND and ASN students and use multi-sensory environments
✨Survey designed with the support of a Lived Experience Advisory Group
✨School prize draw to win a 50 GBP voucher 🏆
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
✨UK school staff who work with neurodivergent, SEND and ASN students and use multi-sensory environments
✨Survey designed with the support of a Lived Experience Advisory Group
✨School prize draw to win a 50 GBP voucher 🏆
edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Loch Lomond in spring 🌱
May 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Loch Lomond in spring 🌱
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Please enjoy these shelter pups reacting to getting a kiss. Some are bashful, some have butterflies, and all deserve approximately 10 million more. 14/10 for all
May 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Please enjoy these shelter pups reacting to getting a kiss. Some are bashful, some have butterflies, and all deserve approximately 10 million more. 14/10 for all