En-ERGY IN Motion (™) Dr. Tiffany Nelson shares her research on: Experiences of Black Autistic Girls in the UK school system

The experiences of Black Autistic girls in UK schools are shaped by complex layers of identity that significantly impact their educational journey. Existing literature highlights a significant gap in research on the Black Autistic experience, particularly regarding masking and camouflaging Autistic traits. By centring the voices of Black Autistic girls with experience of masking and camouflaging in school, Dr. Tiffany Nelson's research aims to address that gap, being the first of its kind. Dr. Tiffany Nelson's research sets out the historical and current socio-political context of autism, disability, race, and gender, addressing the intersectional and socially constructed nature of identity. Dr Nelson's research findings revealed themes that underscore the importance of 1. acceptance and belonging, 2. managing social norms, 3. the intersection of autism with race and gender, 4. sensory challenges, and 5. the critical role of support and understanding.Here's an abstract of Dr. Tiffany's thesis: https://repository.essex.ac.uk/39207/2/Research%20Thesis%20Jordan-Nelson.pdfBiography: Dr Tiffany Nelson is a child, community, and educational psychologist and a proud neurodivergent practitioner. With neurodivergent children herself, she passionately advocates for social justice, neuro-affirming approaches, environments, and support within educational settings and organisations.Tiffany works within a local authority and undertakes some private practice (Marie Li Psychology Ltd). She is also the owner and founder of T J Beads an online UK supplier of gemstone beads and crystals for jewellery making and crafting. Instagram/TikTok @MarieLiPsychology/@TJaysBeadTwitter: @DrTNelsonBluesky: @DrTNelsonSupport the showIt comes to us all, the desire to do something that gives our lives purpose: I was running on empty in bare feet, so I quit my corporate career to do many hundreds of hours of psychology research which had two outcomes:1. I set up #happyinschoolproject CIC to provide advocacy and information to parents and educators about how autism and ADHD can be missed in younger children, especially those from black Caribbean heritage. 2. I finished capturing the epic tale of my son's diagnosis which was published in my first non-fiction book:S.E.N.D. in the Clowns, Essential Autism and ADHD Family Guide.I discovered I am the owner of a Brilliant ADHD brain in my fifties and I continue to use this brain to spark conversations, challenge ignorance, write books, articles, poetry give keynotes, training and workshops.Suzy Rowland is an Author, Keynote Speaker & thought-leader, passionate about the arts, culture, neuro-uniqueness, education, philosophy and endless discussions of how we 'human'. Find Suzy on Instagram:@suzysongsofmysoul@energyinmotion_podcast_ Buy Suzy's books:S.E.N.D. in the ClownsI Can't Go to School!Songs of My Soul suzyrowland.com