How can Asterion help?

Asterion aims to help neurodivergent people in Classics in three areas: support, resources and community.

Support

We can offer advice, guidance and a range of personal stories and tips. Contact us if you have questions or need support in specific areas of neurodiversity.

Resources

Asterion will host downloadable, printable and recorded resources for personal and professional development.

Community

Asterion will represent neurodivergent classicists, to raise our profile within the discipline. Contact us if you would like to join us and write for us!

Who is Asterion for?

Created and led by neurodivergent classicists, Asterion hosts resources for neurodivergent students and staff in UK Classics departments, both at school and university level. It also invites involvement and support from neurotypical people. Everyone is welcome here!

Why do we need Asterion?

Our world – both inside and outside academia – is hostile to people who are different. The consequences of this for neurodivergent people include depression, unemployment and drastically reduced life expectancy. We need to do better. Asterion hopes to bring about a shift in attitudes, and to make Classics a model for neurodiversity acceptance.

How can I get involved with Asterion?

If you’re involved in the study of the ancient world, at any level, and you identify as neurodivergent, then we’d love to offer you a role as Contributing Author. Other roles will be advertised when available.

While this project is led by neurodivergent people, we need the support and involvement of everyone in Classics to make Asterion a success! We welcome partnerships with individuals or organisations within Classics. Please email us at enquiries@asterion.uk if you are interested in joining us as a partner organisation, and at content@asterion.uk if you would like to submit some material for publication.

If you’d like to donate a small amount to offset our expenses, we’d be very grateful! Donations can be one-off or monthly. Accounts will be published regularly, but donors’ details will not be made public.






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