Essential autism

Stretton, Donna (2025) Essential autism. In: University of Cumbria Learning & Teaching Conference, 18 June 2025, University of Cumbria, Lancaster, UK. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

What you will gain:
* A brief insight into the daily challenges faced by our autistic students and staff.
* Practical ways in which University of Cumbria can empower, support and provide an environment where autistic people thrive.

The session:
* How autism impacts mental health and can lead to burnout.
* The price autistic people pay in masking autistic traits to fit into a society based on the needs of non-autistic (allistic) people.
* How UoC can adapt and change to develop a more neuro-affirming ethos and be a neuro-inclusive and enabling institution.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Lecture)
Departments:	Professional Services > Student & Staff Services
Additional Information:	Donna Stretton, Disability Team Manager, University of Cumbria, UK.
Depositing User:	Anna Lupton
Date Deposited:	10 Jul 2025 11:54
Last Modified:	11 Jul 2025 08:00
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/8958

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