Pig Witch

Uni lecturer (English for Specific Purposes). HE mentor (ND & SpLD). Ex KS4 special school teacher. MA Ed (Inclusive Practice). The edge of London. hEDS 🦓

[Pig Witch @pig_witch]

Forgive a bit more self promotion but I’m dead chuffed to hear that my book has been ordered by some libraries, so that people don’t have to spend if they don’t have the cash. If you do (!) it’s available on Waterstone’s and Foyles, as well as here:

https://t.co/wDwRbwGWHm

[UMO @umo_uk]

Julia Childs’ Study Skills Survival Guide is out now.

It gives ADHD, autistic, dyslexic and dyspraxic students strategies that fit. Practical. Flexible. Joyful.

We’re proud she has worked with UMO.
https://t.co/rCRz2aud4V

[Pig Witch @pig_witch]

@H2OhTwist @Dmdav1 Thanks so much

[Pig Witch @pig_witch]

Forgive a bit more self promotion but I’m dead chuffed to hear that my book has been ordered by some libraries, so that people don’t have to spend if they don’t have the cash. If you do (!) it’s available on Waterstone’s and Foyles, as well as here:

https://t.co/wDwRbwGWHm

[Pig Witch @pig_witch]

Look what’s arrived! It’s very strange seeing it in the flesh. If you’d like to buy one it’s available in Waterstones and Foyles as well as here: https://t.co/JjAslFFsoq

[Pig Witch @pig_witch]

@Snotlady5 It will pass! I remember taking my 16 year old on a fabulous holiday when he kept his hoodie up and refused to partake! We’re away right now with him at 22 and it’s a delight. I think those years are a kind of rite of passage. They come back to themselves older and wiser!

[Pig Witch @pig_witch]

@Barnacl3s Thanks - I’ve had some KT on them since lunchtime as I’m desperate to see but they’re doing lots of lateral movement.

[Pig Witch @pig_witch]

#EDS folk - any advice for DIP stabilisation, please? I always use oval eights on thumb MP, and sometimes on finger PIP joints but they aren’t cutting it on DIP joints. They get caught on stuff, are clumsy and just annoying! Thank you.

[Pig Witch @pig_witch]

@Dmdav1 @juliachilds Ha! Definitely not.

[Pig Witch @pig_witch]

I don’t post much here these days, apart from about hEDS (there’s a bigger community of us here).
For all things study skills, neurodivergence and inclusion related, please find me here:
@juliachilds.bsky.social
Thank you!

[Pig Witch @pig_witch]

@Dmdav1 @juliachilds Yup.

[Pig Witch @pig_witch]

@SEDSConnective Thank you!

[Jeannie Di Bon @jdibon]

“You’re so unlucky with your health.” - a friend recently said to me.

I know it’s meant with kindness, but comments like this can feel a bit off. It suggests randomness and bad luck.

I live with EDS — a complex, lifelong condition. It’s not about luck. It’s about understanding, adapting, and showing up every day in a body that works differently.

We don’t need pity — but it’s empathy, curiosity, and support and early diagnosis that will help.

[Pig Witch @pig_witch]

#EDS folk, a question please: does anyone have experience of labral tear surgery (hips)? A friend is considering, so any advice welcome. Thank you.

[Pig Witch @pig_witch]

@RNID Hi there. I’ll be a new hearing aid wearer soon. I work entirely remotely (all day with a headset) and also need to use text to speech due to hand issues. I’m not sure how this will work - particularly the speech to text. Are you able to point me towards advice, please?TY

[Dr Ju @juliaisobela]

Whenever I have exams, my Nana always says she’ll pray to St Jude for me

Sounds cute, right?

…. Oh.

[Pig Witch @pig_witch]

@jdibon That’s supposed to be nhs. Dear me.

[Pig Witch @pig_witch]

@jdibon Was told very recently by an HND physio that my SI joint can’t move unless I’ve ‘ been in a car or horse riding accident.’

[Pig Witch @pig_witch]

Hearing aid wearing people, what should I be aware of, ask for please? Fitting appointment on Friday. Thanks very much. #hearing

[Pig Witch @pig_witch]

@engteacherabro2 Hope you get a chance to rest! Are you over on the other place by any chance?

[Pig Witch @pig_witch]

Has anyone found a good private hand therapist, please? London or South East. Thank you #EDS