Speaker: Dr Keren MacLennan, University of Bath
Wed 25th June 12:00 – 13:00 UK time. This seminar will be held online via Microsoft Teams, but will be screened in person in Peel 102 as well.
Abstract
Autistic and other Neurodivergent people commonly experience sensory processing differences. This can bring heightened distress and/or enjoyment in a range of different environments. There are many complexities related to experiences, for instance some Autistic people become overwhelmed by the soundscapes in supermarkets and workplaces, but love to attend live music. This talk will cover research into Autistic and Neurodivergent sensory experiences, how this relates to different auditory environments, and the methods we have used in our work.
Biography
Keren is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Bath. She is an autism researcher, working from a Neurodiversity paradigm perspective. Her research focusses on sensory experiences and how to make spaces more sensory-inclusive for Autistic people. In her work she uses mixed methods and also participatory research approaches.
Based on her researcher, Keren developed the NeuInsight training on Neurodiversity and Sensory-Inclusive Spaces for Autistic People, and is the lead on project LIVEND (Live Music Inclusion at Venues and Events for Neurodivergent People).