Autism
Behind the Autistic Barricade
by Cara Gough An explosion echoed in the corridor outside my room. Then another. And another. On they went, and with each bang my panic became more overwhelming. I barricaded my door and tried to Read more…
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.
Asterion will host downloadable, printable and recorded resources for personal and professional development.
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!
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!
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.
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.
by Cara Gough An explosion echoed in the corridor outside my room. Then another. And another. On they went, and with each bang my panic became more overwhelming. I barricaded my door and tried to Read more…
by Vicky Bailey My autism is both a strength and a weakness. This is what I have come to accept in my life – both as a person and as an academic. Studying for my Read more…
As a Director and founder of Asterion, I’d like to invite you to celebrate Asterion’s first birthday with us. It’s been quite a year, and we wouldn’t be where we are today without a lot Read more…