Academic, clinical psychologist, and mum of two. Research on knowledge translation, evidence-based practice, education (esp. literacy), health and mental health, and autism. https://bsky.app/profile/jessicapaynter.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jessicapaynter.bsky.social/post/3lvtt5ajvlk2eNew study! Are you a Primary school teacher in Queensland? Can you help us better understand strategies that support mathematics problem solving in autistic and non-autistic children within the classroom?07 Aug 2025 22:49 +0000at://did:plc:et6e7nsaecqnug3kxyyln2ff/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvtt5ajvlk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/jessicapaynter.bsky.social/post/3lu2lltmdcc2s🎉 Huge congratulations to Dr Sarah Luskin-Saxby on award of her PhD into evidence-based practice in autism early learning and care services. #proudsupervisor16 Jul 2025 04:33 +0000at://did:plc:et6e7nsaecqnug3kxyyln2ff/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu2lltmdcc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jessicapaynter.bsky.social/post/3lrudcimqkk2j*Thoughts on Therapy* Griffith University are conducting a research project into adult’s perspectives on how helpful a range of potential adaptations to therapy would be. For more info see https://www151.griffith.edu.au/redcap/surveys/?s=WL3RWRD3FW978EX918 Jun 2025 05:58 +0000at://did:plc:et6e7nsaecqnug3kxyyln2ff/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrudcimqkk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jessicapaynter.bsky.social/post/3lscwd3hyhc2qSuch an important paper, "Defining Neurodiversity Affirming Psychology Practice for Autistic Adults"- Australian context and vital to define for improved practice instead of being used as a buzz word. https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/aut.2024.030524 Jun 2025 01:15 +0000at://did:plc:et6e7nsaecqnug3kxyyln2ff/app.bsky.feed.post/3lscwd3hyhc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/jessicapaynter.bsky.social/post/3lrudcimqkk2j*Thoughts on Therapy* Griffith University are conducting a research project into adult’s perspectives on how helpful a range of potential adaptations to therapy would be. For more info see https://www151.griffith.edu.au/redcap/surveys/?s=WL3RWRD3FW978EX918 Jun 2025 05:58 +0000at://did:plc:et6e7nsaecqnug3kxyyln2ff/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrudcimqkk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jessicapaynter.bsky.social/post/3lrok3awyqs2iNice summary on association between #DLD and #mentalhealth . Often assumed to only impact language, flow on effects are important to recognise, identify, and support. https://www.wpspublish.com/blog/developmental-language-disorder-dld-and-mental-health-lived-experiences15 Jun 2025 22:43 +0000at://did:plc:et6e7nsaecqnug3kxyyln2ff/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrok3awyqs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/jessicapaynter.bsky.social/post/3lp3ko64cqc2ldrowning in emails has anyone used Fyxer or similar AI to draft responses/manage inbox? Pros/cons? #academicchatter13 May 2025 22:43 +0000at://did:plc:et6e7nsaecqnug3kxyyln2ff/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp3ko64cqc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/jessicapaynter.bsky.social/post/3lon4jbn7uk2hWell done to Vinny for this wonderful study demonstrating an initial proof-of-concept for the value of a mindful-parenting program for parents of autistic children. Open access. @griffithcmh.bsky.social https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13284207.2025.2498396#abstract08 May 2025 04:52 +0000at://did:plc:et6e7nsaecqnug3kxyyln2ff/app.bsky.feed.post/3lon4jbn7uk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jessicapaynter.bsky.social/post/3lo5ihv2jl22zNew paper led by PhD student Bronwyn- promising results for a mindful-movement program in schools on EF, behaviour and motor skills for all students (open access) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40359-025-02689-x?utm_source=rct_congratemailt&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=oa_20250501&utm_content=10.1186/s40359-025-02689-x01 May 2025 23:44 +0000at://did:plc:et6e7nsaecqnug3kxyyln2ff/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo5ihv2jl22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/jessicapaynter.bsky.social/post/3lnk3fbyho22wI've been wary of highlighting the Telepathy Tapes, but did speak on record about my thoughts about the lack of empirical evidence. Adding to below, the tapes are eerily similar to the storyline of a fictional book called "A cage of Butterflies" by Brian Caswell. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/13/it-can-break-you-life-for-parents-of-autistic-children-can-be-exhausting-one-podcast-is-offering-hope-is-it-real24 Apr 2025 06:29 +0000at://did:plc:et6e7nsaecqnug3kxyyln2ff/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnk3fbyho22whttps://bsky.app/profile/jessicapaynter.bsky.social/post/3lngqlqdkns2iCome work with me! Full-time continuing (i.e. tenure-equivalent) Level B Clinical Psychology lecturer role. #academicjobs https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/GriffithUniversity/744000054998165-lecturer-level-b-clinical-psychology22 Apr 2025 22:38 +0000at://did:plc:et6e7nsaecqnug3kxyyln2ff/app.bsky.feed.post/3lngqlqdkns2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/jessicapaynter.bsky.social/post/3lm73zmz2322mMoving across the lifespan, #neurodivergent students require supports to flourish in tertiary education, to learn more, see our latest paper: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13384-025-00828-2?utm_source=rct_congratemailt&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=oa_20250404&utm_content=10.1007/s13384-025-00828-207 Apr 2025 04:16 +0000at://did:plc:et6e7nsaecqnug3kxyyln2ff/app.bsky.feed.post/3lm73zmz2322mhttps://bsky.app/profile/jessicapaynter.bsky.social/post/3lm73xtrgqk2mWhile we're making progress, greater supports for translating research to practice in #autism early learning and care are needed. We need not just training but resources to make a real difference and highlight these needs in our recent #Australianautism paper https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-025-06808-w07 Apr 2025 04:15 +0000at://did:plc:et6e7nsaecqnug3kxyyln2ff/app.bsky.feed.post/3lm73xtrgqk2m