ONLINE FOREDRAG OM AUTISTISK MASKERING MED DR. AMY PEARSON & KIERAN ROSE

Sidst vi have glæde af at høre Dr. Amy Pearson & Kieran Rose fortælle om emnet var da vi satte dem sammen til den første udgave af 'Autismeugen' for tre år siden. Siden da har de sammen skrevet en bestseller om emnet autistisk maskering. 

Vi ville så gerne have haft besøg af Amy og Kieran i vores lille kreds, men det kunne desværre ikke lade sig planlægge i år, så i stedet har vi inviteret dem online til at holde et nyt foredrag om autistisk maskering.

Foredraget foregår på engelsk og sendes LIVE via Microsoft Teams.

Det er nu på lørdag den 6. april fra kl. 20:15 til 21:30.

Det er gratis at deltage, og foredraget er åbent for alle medlemmer samt ikke-medlemmer. Alle er velkomne... autister, deres familier, pårørende, fagfolk og alle andre interesserede. Du er også hjertelig velkommen til at dele invitationen, videresende den eller lave opslag om foredraget.

Link til deltagelse via Teams sendes pr mail til de tilmeldte, og tilbydes efter først-til-mølle princippet.

Herunder er oplægget om foredraget fra Amy & Kieran (på engelsk):

Deconstructing Misconceptions around Masking: Going Beyond Social Strategies

A live online lecture that delves into the intricate world of Autistic Masking, presented by Dr. Amy Pearson and Kieran Rose.

Pearson and Rose will challenge prevailing misconceptions surrounding Autistic masking, debunking the notion that it is merely a social strategy employed to 'blend in' with neurotypical individuals. Instead, they explore the developmental social context that fosters impression management, considering an individual's response to stigma or trauma. Through an intersectional approach, this talk examines how autistic identity interacts with other aspects of selfhood.

As Rose and Pearson explain, Masking is a nuanced form of identity management involving the conscious or unconscious suppression and projection of aspects of one's identity and actions in response to external factors across development.

This phenomenon is frequently observed across marginalised groups; and for Autistic people, it contributes to adverse outcomes including increased prevalence of suicidality, exhaustion, burnout, and mental health difficulties.

This talk aims to shed light on the most up-to-date evidence in this field, fostering a deeper understanding for both individuals with an interest in autism and professionals across various domains.

Meet the Speakers:

Dr. Amy Pearson, an Assistant Professor in Psychology at Durham University, is renowned for her research on factors impacting the wellbeing of autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Her expertise spans interpersonal relationships, victimization, social identity, and accessibility in higher education.

Kieran Rose is an Autistic international public speaker and consultant in the field of Autism, specialising in deconstructing and reframing the autism narrative.

He consults to Autism-related organisations globally on policy, services, and practice, is a faculty member of The STAR Institute in the US, guest lectures at Universities across the UK, and is an Honorary Research Associate with the University of Sunderland.

His academic works focuses on the relationship between stigma, mental health, and identity development in Autistic individuals.

Together, Amy and Kieran are co-Authors of the highly acclaimed and bestselling academic textbook: ‘Autistic Masking: Understanding identity management and the role of Stigma'