Autism Through An Autistic Lens

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This exhibition at the Tolbooth Stirling compiles different forms of artwork – including photography, collage, and illustrations – created by autistic people to communicate their experiences.

About Autism Through An Autistic Lens

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Photography and Zine Exhibition

One in a hundred people are autistic in Scotland, but autism is widely misunderstood. Common myths include the idea that autism is more common in children and/or boys, that autistic people lack empathy or that they cannot work as part of a team. These myths are widespread in society, and they directly impact the lives of autistic people in many ways. For example, only 22% of autistic adults are in some kind of paid employment in the UK, and one of the reasons behind this rate is unfair treatment in the workplace, including experiences of bullying and discrimination. Research also indicates that 90% of the terms commonly used to describe autism are negative.

Autistic people’s differences sometimes make it challenging for them to navigate inaccessible spaces or to build relationships with people who don’t understand autism. However, from their differences also come valuable strengths – many autistic people are very creative, authentic, and passionate about their interests!

This exhibit compiles different forms of artwork – including photography, collage, and illustrations – created by autistic people to communicate their experiences. By placing autistic voices under the spotlight, we hope to help shift the stigma around autism and raise awareness of both the challenges and the strengths that stem from being autistic in a mostly neurotypical world.

This exhibit is part of a research project conducted by researchers based at the University of Stirling – namely Sarah Dantas, Dr. Carol Jasper, Dr. Monique Botha and Dr. Cath Grainger.

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Autism Through An Autistic Lens

This exhibition at the Tolbooth Stirling compiles different forms of artwork – including photography, collage, and illustrations – created by autistic people to communicate their experiences.

About Autism Through An Autistic Lens

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