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Evolve

@EvolveAPC

Expert Psychology training and consultancy. Making our expertise, your expertise.

 Northern Ireland, UK
evolve-apc.co.uk
Joined May 2016
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Grab your copy of the latest ARC NI Newsletter for June 23. To download click the link below of scan the QR Code. rb.gy/sv4du
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"... it heightens a sharp and nagging anxiety about what might lie ahead" theguardian.com/commentisfre… Those 'why I can never die' sentiments that many parents have are not likely to diminish anytime soon on the basis of these reports.
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Great to see some of the staff from local businesses and the @PoliceServiceNI at the Makaton taster session at my constituency office in #Larne today. Being able to use even a few signs will help the town centre be more accessible to everyone.
Staff from local businesses and PSNI taking part in a Makaton taster session.

ALT Staff from local businesses and PSNI taking part in a Makaton taster session.

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The mighty David Tennant speaks powerfully about why we ALL need to protect our NHS: "The NHS is probably the thing that makes me proudest to be British. Proud because it's a national kindness." @David_Tennant RT & go to yournhsneedsyou.com to help. #YourNHSNeedsYou
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“Autism can mean genius or an IQ below 30… (&) can mean highly verbal or nonverbal”. The term “profound autism” has not been embraced by all but we do need to find accepted terminology to subgroup, just to provide appropriate support & to improve research spectrumnews.org/opinion/vie…
It’s time to embrace ‘profound autism’

It’s time to embrace ‘profound autism’

My experience at the Autism-Europe International Congress — and as a parent of a child with profound autism — makes me more convinced than ever that we need to bifurcate the diagnosis of ‘autism…

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Children generally don't like getting punished. They’re more likely to feel sorry for themselves rather than sorry for what they did. Here's a better way to respond to misbehavior, explains @tomlickona bit.ly/3Ru0Dj3
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Finding strengths in autism | Spectrum | Autism Research News spectrumnews.org/features/de…
Finding strengths in autism

Finding strengths in autism

Autism comprises a set of difficulties, but growing evidence suggests that certain abilities also define the condition.

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“If a plant were wilting we wouldn’t diagnose it with “wilting-plant-syndrome” – we would change its conditions. Yet when humans are suffering under unliveable conditions, we’re told something is wrong with us, and expected to keep pushing through.” amp.theguardian.com/commenti…
I’m a psychologist – and I believe we’ve been told devastating lies about mental health | Sanah...

I’m a psychologist – and I believe we’ve been told devastating lies about mental health | Sanah...

Society’s understanding of mental health issues locates the problem inside the person - and ignores the politics of their distress, says psychologist Sanah Ahsan

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September is #PFMonth22! We're on a mission to educate the public about pulmonary fibrosis and some of the early symptoms, which can include a cough or breathlessness. Will you join us in raising awareness? 🫁

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50 COGNITIVE BIASES
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2 UC Berkeley students make history as 1st nonspeaking autistic graduates. We asked David: what did he want people to know about autistic people like him who are nonspeaking? “I want people to know that we can achieve a lot if we are able to participate” abc7news.com/uc-berkeley-cal…
2 UC Berkeley students make history as 1st nonspeaking autistic graduates

2 UC Berkeley students make history as 1st nonspeaking autistic graduates

Both graduates hope to inspire others with nonspeaking autism and say those with disabilities can achieve a lot if they are able to participate.

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This week, I’ve again witnessed the continued dedication & professionalism of those I work alongside within the @HSCBoard Everyone is stretching themselves that extra mile just to keep the ship afloat, yet no complaints! @RobinSwannMoH your staff deserve so much more than 3%
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5 defining elements of happiness, according to a Danish expert bit.ly/31LjVth
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When World becomes One Village. 300 Chinese doctors and nurses arrived in Italy 🇮🇹 respect to all 👏👏. They were welcomed by the National Anthem.
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Please take the time to listen to Dr Julia Courtney, consultant colleague in the Ulster hospital. It is essential the public take the need to socially isolate seriously. We are 14 days behind Italy and 6 behind Spain. #protecttheNHS
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So true ❤️ #autismcork20 #autism #lovecork
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Here’s a nice clear demonstration of the Sally Ann Test of mindreading (also called using a “theory of mind”, or mentalising, or cognitive empathy). This test is about understanding another person can have a false belief. We first tested this back in 1985 youtube.com/watch?v=QjkTQtgg…
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Check out this document by NASMHPD, which contains a snapshot of the Six Core Strategies for reducing restraint, a planning tool and an example of debriefing policies & procedures. How have you used these strategies to reduce restraint? socsi.in/lwL51
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.@RichardMylan and his son Jaco embark on a journey to find out how we can all make steps to be more inclusive for autistic people. 🌍 #RichardandJaco Take on the World ▶️ Available now on @BBCiPlayer
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When haters go after your looks and differences, it means they have nowhere left to go. And then you know you’re winning! I have Aspergers and that means I’m sometimes a bit different from the norm. And - given the right circumstances- being different is a superpower. #aspiepower
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