Dr. Lhara Mullins
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Lecturer in Health Promotion & busy Mom of 4. Author & professional multitasker. Autism/Neurodiversity CPD Training. Prolific user of exclamation marks!!!
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All of my husband's tools were stolen last night from a locked container in
#Limerick
.
He's a plumber & worked hard for years to buy all of his tools. They didn't steal from an anonymous huge company, they stole from a hardworking person.
I'm absolutely
#disgusted
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Imagine if we could visually see the queue for
#Autism
services for children in Ireland??
Up to & beyond 3 years of waiting.. but because we can't see the queue we're not as outraged as we should be.
#Disability
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Flight to Germany & a 4 🌟 hotel for 3 nights, for the grand total of €130 pp.
It's twice if not 3 times that for 1 night in a hotel in Ireland. Something is seriously wrong with this setup.
#RipOffIreland
#holidays
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My beautiful daughter & her beautiful girlfriend heading out for
#GalwayPride
😍
I'm so proud!
#proudmom
#LGBTQ
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I promised myself on the loneliest days of my journey as a parent of autistic children, that some day I would write a book about my experiences to help other parents... & I did 💙
I would very much appreciate a
#retweet
#parenting
#Autism
#excited
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Most of the tools are Dewalt & the initials KW are on all the batteries. Even his Dewalt radio was stolen!
Please share with anyone who works on building sites in Ireland.
#fridaymorning
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On a brighter note, my beautiful, resilient & inspiring 1st born (& my favourite gay in the village) is 22 today!
She's in Amsterdam with her girlfriend & txt me this pic that they found the gayest bench 🌈
I'm unbelievably proud of who she is 💜
#MyGirl
#family
#Diversity
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I can finally share the news that I have passed my PhD viva with corrections 🍾
Where you're from does NOT dictate where you go!
Very grateful to all my NUIG colleagues for their ongoing support.
@PhDVoice
#PhD
#AcademicTwitter
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Your annual reminder that some autistic children will still wear their coats & not be able to wear shorts & t-shirts (no matter how hot it is, or how many times their parents tried to support & encourage them!).
So best not to comment on this 👌
#Autism
#AutismAwareness
#sunny
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When you lose a sibling, it's forever 💔
Today marks 23 years since my big brother died by suicide at age 18. I hate that he never got to meet my babies.
So glad we talk about
#mentalhealth
much more openly now & we normalise seeking help & support.
#SuicideAwareness
#loss
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A snippet from my
#book
:
We got to the soft play area and saw a little girl from Ellie's class, then another, then 4 more. My cheeks flush as I see all the moms there too.
We had walked in to a birthday party Ellie wasn't invited to 💔
She doesn't remember & I'll never forget.
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Spoke to a very distressed parent of an
#autistic
child who BEGGED their team for services/therapy for severe violent outbursts.
They were directed to online parenting courses ... WHAT?!
We're failing these families & they're terrified to complain.
#Disability
#ireland
#fail
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Child 3 has his buddy (who is also autistic & dyspraxic) over for a playdate & it makes my heart swell listening to them chatting & laughing!
They are so completely themselves & love spending time together. Unique kids tend to gravitate towards each other 🩵💜
#Neurodiversity
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My amazing
#autistic
15yo wants to be a Garda. He's hoping to do his TY work placement at a Garda station in Galway city/county.
Any contacts who might be able to help? Even 1 day of shadowing would be amazing!
He really is a wonderful young man.
@GardaTraffic
@gardainfo
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My son can't tie his shoes, can't go places on his own, can't go in to a shop & buy something without support.
He's 14 years old. Yet we have NO services for 3 years! It's an absolute disgrace & I'm so SICK of being fobbed off.
It's beyond
#shameful
#AutismAcceptanceMonth
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Autistic children don't always verbally respond when you say hello. But regardless, this communicates that you care & want to include them.
Even if you get no reply, know that your interaction is an important part of this child's routine & that they do appreciate it 🥰
#Autism
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When someone tweets sharing a new job or that they've finished their PhD, I always take just 2 seconds to comment congratulations.
Some people don't have family rooting for them & may have struggled massively to reach this huge milestone.
So take the 2 seconds 🙌
@PhDVoice
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Please don't do this, don't comment on women's appearances. Stop making judgements & shaming women because of how they look or their choice of nail polish of all things!!
How does this in anyway impact her role? It doesn't 🙄
#BeKind
#shameful
Multi-coloured fingernails are for little girls, not ministers.
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This statement: there are way too many kids being diagnosed as
#autistic
/
#adhd
these days 🙄
Listen.. people have always had ADHD & been autistic.. it's just that we now recognise it!!
Knowledge & understanding have increased, not necessarily prevalence.
#Autism
#Awareness
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We do dark humour in our family...but this is priceless!
My brother told his new GF he was taking her to meet our grandparents.
She was so nervous & got all dressed up. He reassured her that they were quiet people. Then he took her to the graveyard where they're both buried😂
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@Kirsty_H220
I don't think I could watch it back now, knowing what I know about Autism, dyspraxia & adhd. It would be interesting to know how many diagnoses were missed re: children who were on this show.
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I'm so sick of this Tubridy bullying shit!!
He knew Sinead & like every other journalist in Ireland wrote a piece on her passing. Yet he's being abused by everyone & anyone in the comments.
It's gone way too far now. Just stop ✋️!
#SineadOConnor
#Tubridy
#BeKind
Ryan Tubridy: I’ll never understand how Sinéad and myself became friends. She was otherworldly, insanely rock’n’roll and anti-establishment, while I was pretty much the opposite of that.
Read here:
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E has never worn a costume to school for Halloween until today. This was a massive step for him (his suit backwards & a mask).
He then won a prize for his costume! School consistently communicates acceptance & inclusion & this is the result, he's thriving 🙌
#AutismAwareness
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I've never heard or felt thunder like we have at the moment in Galway!
#Weather
#thunderstorms
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18 years married today! I was only 24 & would do it all over again in exactly the same way.
How old were you when you got married??
#sundayvibes
#weddings
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I've wanted an egg chair for sooooo long, but wouldn't buy 1 for myself. My husband surprised me with this today 😇
#sundayvibes
#selfcare
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Every now & again it hits me like a throat punch.. what will happen to my
#disabled
child when I'm gone?
Week 5 of intensively teaching my 16 year old to pay in a shop. He can't. He just can't do this.
This is what 5 years without services looks like💔
#Autism
#whenimgone
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Wow guys I'm absolutely blown away by all the support! Thank you so much for your kind words & for re-posting 🌻
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Wedding anniversary weekend away!
17 years married & 23 years together. He has the patience of a saint & supports me in everything I do. Feeling very grateful 💞
#husband
#anniversary
#WeekendVibes
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Had a lovely dinner out with child 2 who lives in his own place. He's the kindest kid with the biggest ❤️. Not always easy having 3 x autistic siblings & being the only NT in the village. Really proud of the man he's grown in to.
#myboy
#son
#sundayvibes
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Whenever I see videos of people fighting on flights, it makes me think how terrified I'd feel if this happened when I'm flying with my children. Unfortunately this happened today 😭
After drinking whiskey throughout the flight, a man began attacking other passengers as we were
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A bit of news... I'm so excited to share that I've signed a contact for my 2nd book with Routledge New York!
This will be an academic book on supporting neurodivergent children & families for practitioners.
#books
#AuthorsOfTwitter
#AcademicTwitter
#Neurodiversity
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So I planned to post this before my interview... but forgot my phone!
Had a fantastic interview with
@RyanTubridyShow
about my book & our family's journey. Thanks so much to Ryan & the whole team, they were so lovely. Will post podcast later ✨
#RTE
#Radio
#Autism
#book
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Lots of new followers this week & sooooo close to 7k!
I tweet about neurodiversity, education & social justice. My tweets where I'm annoyed tend to be the viral 1s 😅!!
#TwitterX
#SaturdayVibes
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Locked the door for the final time in Ballybane where I've spent all of my 40 years.
It's an area known for social problems &
#poverty
, but has the kindest people & families who I will truly miss! It's given me such a great start in life & I wish the new owners a happy home 🏡
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Imagine having so much money you can bin a pair of shoes that cost €660!?
Such a stark contrast to the poor homeless man in a wheelchair, soiling himself & still wearing a hospital gown....
2 different worlds in the same city
#GalwayRaces
#Homeless
#shameful
Security staff at Ballybrit were bemused to find a pair of designer shoes worth 660 euros dumped in a bin! Even a pair of
#ManoloBlahniks
couldn’t sustain a lady at the
#GalwayRaces
@rtenews
@galwayraces
#SATC25
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Twitter I need your help!
Who are the most inspiring well-known people who write, blog, teach or talk about Neurodiversity ?
Who are the experts that come to mind when you think of
#Autism
#ADHD
or dyspraxia?
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#AcademicTwitter
#edutwitter
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Cardio boxing class done ✔️
Then had a lovely lunch with child 2, who turns 20 today. Great start to the weekend 👌
#fridaymorning
#Motivation
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Child 3 goes to a
#basketball
club specifically for kids with DCD/
#dyspraxia
.
Children who are used to being last in races & never chosen for teams, get to learn in a way that works for them & get to be the superstars 🌠! It does wonder for self confidence too.
#inclusion
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It's hard to see kids of the same age passing out my Autistic little ones.
Each time we meet our besties, the gap between their kids & ours, just grows & grows. Even though I expect it & have been there before.. it's a tough pill to swallow.
#AutismAwareness
#thoughts
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I've summarised in the model below the feedback on my tweet yesterday, asking parents of neurodivergent children what they really need from professionals.
42k impressions & so many replies. We can & should build on this momentum 🙌
#Neurodiversity
#ThankYou
#Neurodivergent
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Does anyone else still reference manually, without using a reference management system??
#AskingForAFriend
@PhDVoice
@AcademicChatter
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Had to cancel plans for today, as little 1 was not up for the drive or meeting people. The minute we made the decision, the stress relieved instantly 👌
It's OK to cancel if you or your child don't have the spoons 🥄🥄
#Autism
#sundayvibes
#learning
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I really want to raise awareness about selective mutism & how hard this is for children who experience it:
-It's not really selective
-Inability to speak in certain settings
-Paralysed by anxiety/fear about speaking
-Can result in most basic needs not being met
#AutismAwareness
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Heading out for dinner with my girlfriends this evening. It can take a LOT of motivation to get ready & go out sometimes. But it's so worth it when you're with your tribe ✨️
#SaturdaySocial
#tribe
#Motivacion
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The bacon & cabbage did not disappoint👌
It's my favourite thing my Mam cooks. What's odd about my dinner though??
#sundayvibes
#FoodForThought
#Irish
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Meeting with a friend today who is also a Mom of an autistic child.
I think we profoundly undervalue the importance of peer support for parents.
Having someone who gets it, is non judgemental & is just there with you is priceless 🌻
#support
#grateful
#neurodiversity
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Conference ready!
It's freezing, which is apt for
#Iceland
😇
#GoodMorningTwitterWorld
#thursdayvibes
#conference
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I have a full house today with all my in-laws, nieces & nephews over. It's so lovely!
Started a lovely family project too. Will update later.
#SaturdayVibes
#family
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2 of my children have shown the kindest care & empathy to their Granny who lost her brother this week. They have stayed by her side without being asked to & just want to sit with her in her grief.
I'm the most proud to be their parent that I've ever been 💙
#family
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That feeling when your new book is finally in your hands!
I'm immensely proud of this book & hope it will guide students & practitioners in creating truly supportive environments for
#Neurodivergent
children & families.
Details in comments 🔽
#AuthorsOfTwitter
#books
#Autism
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Child 3 is baking today in preparation for his home Ec practical exam.
Dyspraxia makes the fine motor skills needed more challenging, but with practice & fantastic support in school, he's improving every time 🙌
#neurodiversity
#DisabilityTwitter
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Just saw a video here of a disabled school child being attacked. This is my worst nightmare come true as a parent & I would never watch this video by choice.
Don't share this stuff..Ever! There's no justification & it's further traumatising the victim.
Just stop ✋️
#TwitterX
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Heading for dinner after a super relaxing day. Feeling very zen 😌
#selfie
#saturdaynight
#WeekendVibes
#Zen
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Today is my Mam's birthday & in typical Mam style, she's babysitting!
I honestly don't know what we'd do without her. She's been a 3rd parent to my children & helped so much through our
#Autism
journey. She's the foundation of our village 🥰
#family
#thursdayvibes
#grateful
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Kirsty is the Mum of 2 autistic children & a passionate advocate for families like mine.
Through sheer determination to truly make a difference,today Kirsty graduated with a degree in Disability Nursing!
Can we get some Twitter magic trending?
#Congratskirsty
#RetweeetPlease
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After the heartbreak of missed milestones & thriving peers, you begin to embrace & accept the real uniqueness of your autistic child. When we stop grieving for the life we expected them to have, we embrace & enjoy every moment of who they are.
#Autism
#Neurodiversity
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So if you were having a book launch & wanted to wear the perfect dress, which 1 would it be??
I'm leaning towards the 1st 1...
#askingforafriend
#dress
#AuthorsOfTwitter
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It's World Autism Awareness Day!
Did you know that up to 70% of autistic people live with a co-occurring mental health issue, such as depression, anxiety or eating disorder?
Awareness & understanding really do make a difference🙌
#WorldAutismAwarenessDay
#mentalhealth
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Sleep is such a fundamental issue which is often overlooked for neurodivergent children & adults.
Insomnia can impact every single aspect of your life. This should be top of the priority list for any therapeutic supportive response.
#ADHD
#Neurodiversity
#sleep
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So this was a response to a tweet about my autistic son cooking.... this is what disabled people are battling against!
I mean really? I normally don't react but had to reply before I blocked.
#DisabilityTwitter
#Autism
#education
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Everything is magnified as a parent when your child has additional needs.
You feel fiercely protective of them, your feel an ache in your heart when they're sad & you feel like bursting with pride when they reach their goals.
It really is a beautiful thing 💙
#AutismAcceptance
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So this is me... not working 😅!
A few important reminders for Christmas with little autistics. Their home is their safe space, so be mindful & gentle.
#Autism
#Christmas
#Neurodiversity
#Christmas2023
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Genuinely shocked at these results... 94% of people DON'T apply for entitlements, due to the paperwork.
Imagine a form for
#Disability
support, so complex, that disabled people cannot complete it? This means it's not ACCESSIBLE!
Make it make sense 🤔
#access
#unbelievable
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Huge personal accomplishment today... I drove to Dublin for the 1st time ever!
Really proud of myself & celebrating the win 😇
#Thursday
#ThursdayMood
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Wow nearly 8K followers.... which is pretty unbelievable!
I tweet about my life as a parent & academic (flaws & all!) & being perpetually a work in progress. Welcome aboard 🫶
#SaturdayMood
#grateful
#workinprogress
#Neurodiversity
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So proud of child 1 who is
#autistic
& studying to work as a special needs assistant.
Her lived experience is priceless & she will have such insight & understanding to share. How wonderful to have an Autistic adult supporting Autistic
#kids
👌
#proudmom
#AutismAwareness
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space. Even with noise cancelling headphones my children continued to hear this & were terrified. I'm absolutely shook. They can never unsee this 😞
@Ryanair
#flight
#disgraceful
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Out for dinner this eve, will post food pics later. & my skirt has pockets! 🙌
#Saturday
#WeekendVibes
#selfcare
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Huge excitement here as her ladyship is off to a sleepover in the scouts den!
It's so wonderful to see her look forward to an event like this, my heart could burst ♥️
#Sleepover
#mygirl
#Autism
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