Abstract
Being, knowledge, society, politics and powers all intersect in the construction of the concept of autism.
In this article, I will present the changing and complex concept of what it means to be autistic and how
societal structures, and the socio-political context affect some autistic individuals within the UK. Critical
autism studies will be used as a theoretical approach that interrogates power structures and enables
autistic lived experience to inform autistic knowledge within research. Neuro-affirming practice will be
used as a philosophical lens to demonstrate that values and beliefs are interconnected with autistic
knowledge and being.
In this article, I will present the changing and complex concept of what it means to be autistic and how
societal structures, and the socio-political context affect some autistic individuals within the UK. Critical
autism studies will be used as a theoretical approach that interrogates power structures and enables
autistic lived experience to inform autistic knowledge within research. Neuro-affirming practice will be
used as a philosophical lens to demonstrate that values and beliefs are interconnected with autistic
knowledge and being.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 11-23 |
| Journal | Sentio Journal |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - 21 Oct 2025 |
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