Understanding autistic masking as a response to stigma

Dr Amy Pearson will speak about the history of autism and stigmatising narratives, why understanding stigma is crucial for understanding masking and how we can encourage authenticity in a world where it is not always safe for an autistic person to be themselves.

Dr Amy Pearson is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at Durham University and part of the Centre for Neurodiversity and Development. She is a late-diagnosed autistic adult, and her research focusses on understanding autistic identity, masking, and victimisation. The content of this talk is suitable for all to attend and will be recorded.

There will be time for questions. The Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub The Wellbeing Hub is a new initiative, funded by University of Reading Alumni. The aim of the Hub is to bring together autistic people, their families, practitioners and researchers to co-produce and deliver neurodiversity-affirming activities that support autistic young people and their families to thrive and flourish.

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