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Amy Needham

@amyneedham.bsky.social

I’m a professor at Vanderbilt (Peabody College) studying learning and development in infants and children with and without disabilities. I’m into empathy, radical acceptance, and hugging my dogs.

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Amy Needham@amyneedham.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I am guest editing a special issue of Behavioral Sciences on The Emergence of Tool Use In the First Years of Life. Send us your research on tool use in the early years, including in children with disabilities. Submissions due March 5, 2027. Please share widely!

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Lisa Fazio@lkfazio.bsky.social · 10mo ago

"However, if you are debating whether the Trump administration’s proposed changes to university policies are reasonable or not, you are missing the point entirely. The compact is a thinly veiled invitation for universities to relinquish their self-governance" stanforddaily.com/2025/10/12/f...

From the Community | We must refuse the 'Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education'

Associate professor Greg Martin writes on behalf of the Stanford's AAUP chapter to condemn the White House's compact on higher education.

stanforddaily.com

Down Syndrome Education International@down-syndrome.org · 12mo ago

It is with sadness that we report that Sarah Duffen has died peacefully in her home in Devon. Sarah and her family were instrumental in inspiring the groundbreaking research that led to our work over the past 45 years. go.dselink.net/6jdi

Sarah Duffen, 1968-2025

It is with sadness that we report that Sarah Duffen died peacefully in her home in Devon. Sarah and her family were instrumental in inspiring the groundbreaking

go.dselink.net

Mel Buer@melbuer.bsky.social · 12mo ago

This flew by my radar this week, but massively important: the 5th circuit court of appeals ruled that the NLRB’s structure unconstitutional. It is a huge blow to “American workers who hope to organize their workplaces without fear of retaliation. It represents a partial negation of the New Deal…”

Elon Musk Just Won His War on Labor Unions

The Fifth Circuit has done the mogul’s bidding and neutered the National Labor Relations Board, in a move that will likely substantially damage workers’ rights.

newrepublic.com

Amy Needham@amyneedham.bsky.social · last yr.

Senator Padilla of California was wrestled to the ground and handcuffed today for doing his job: Asking a question of Kristi Noem, the Trump administration's Secretary of Homeland Security. sign.moveon.org/petitions/th...

Thank you, Senator Padilla

Senator Padilla of California was wrestled to the ground and handcuffed today for doing his job: Asking a question of Kristi Noem, the Trump administration's Secretary of Homeland Security.

sign.moveon.org

Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · last yr.

There’s been some “advice” coming from some quarters for scientists not to focus on DEI-related funding cuts. I wholly reject this concept. Cutting programs designed to reduce science and healthcare disparities is as detrimental to science as anything else, both morally and functionally.

Lisa Fazio@lkfazio.bsky.social · last yr.

Very clear description of what's going on, the collective action problem that's leading to institutions laying low and the specific steps universities should be taking instead. Silence will not save us www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...

Harvard Must Take a Stand for Democracy | Opinion | The Harvard Crimson

To silence ourselves in the name of neutrality would not only violate our own policy but also abdicate our broader civil responsibility.

thecrimson.com

David M. Perry@lollardfish.bsky.social · last yr.

If you would like to learn how to do this kind of writing, I will teach you. I will, if you have no money, do it for free. I will, if you have some money, invite you to my "writing coach" patreon. I will, if you have an institutional budget, charge a fair workshop rate. Lollardfish @ gmail.

David M. Perry@lollardfish.bsky.social · last yr.

I want to say again to academics who are interested in public writing. Look locally. Sure national outlets are good and I do that too, but this kind of visibility in your community can have a real impact.