Neurodiversity 101: Masking and Camouflaging

Neurodiversity 101: Masking and Camouflaging

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Important Note:
The event will be delivered from Melbourne, Australia at 9 am Monday 14 July. Please ensure you are able to attend the event in your correct timezone.

About Neurodiversity 101: Masking and Camouflaging Crash Course

This class introduces the concepts of masking and camouflaging as survival strategies used by Neurodivergent people to navigate neurotypical social environments. Masking is often misunderstood as a social skill or adaptation—but in reality, it’s a response to a world that stigmatizes neurodivergence. 

Drawing from my PhD research, I’ll explain how masking is driven by systemic pressures, not simply individual choice. We will explore the concept of neurotypical privilege, examining how society is structured to reward conformity to neurotypical norms.

I will share research on the consequences of both unmasking, and masking--outlining the toll these behaviors can take on Neurodivergent individuals. 

Through a variety of participation options (journaling, verbal conversations in small and large groups, and text chat-based discussions), attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, share their experiences and ideas, and converse with Dr. Beth and other attendees. 

Class Format

• Duration: 1 hour per class

• Structure:

• 15-minute presentation by Dr. Beth introducing the weekly topic and highlighting key research on that topic

• 40-minute discussion using guided prompts.

• Participate in the way that works for YOU: You may choose to journal individually, or participate in the group discussion by typing into the chat, speaking into your mic, and/or using video. We strive to create a comfortable setting where you can learn on your terms

Participation & Cancellation Policy

• ✅ Maximum: 25 participants per class

• ✅ Minimum: 5 participants required

• ❌ If fewer than 5 participants register, the class may be cancelled, and:

• You will be offered an alternative date within 30 days

• If you cannot attend the alternative date, you will be given the option to:

• Enrol in another class in the Crash Course series (free of charge), or

• If you’ve already completed all other Crash Course classes, receive a 15-minute 1:1 coaching session on the topic you registered for (in lieu of the class)

• ❌ Refunds will only be provided in the event that the organiser needs to cancel the event and rescheduling is not possible within the next 30 days.

About Dr. Beth

Dr. Beth Radulski is an Autistic, Neuroqueer person with a PhD (Sociology) specialising in Neurodiversity, Autistic masking and camouflaging, and the Intersectionality of Neurotypical privilege. She is a multi-award-winning researcher, teacher, and program designer, having spent seven years leading a range of Neurodiversity-informed research, teaching, strategy, and program design initiatives in the university sector. She is a passionate public academic and educator, with over 55-thousand followers tuning into her Neurodiversity videos on TikTok.

Terms & Conditions for Workshop Attendance

By registering for this workshop, you agree to participate in a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for all attendees. This space welcomes people of from all forms of neurodivergence, genders, sexualities, cultures, and backgrounds. Discrimination, harassment, or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated.

You agree to:

• Respect the lived experiences of others, even if they differ from your own
• Avoid speaking over others
• Use respectful and inclusive language
• Refrain from recording video, audio, images, or any combination of these

Facilitators reserve the right to remove any attendee without refund, and/or ban them from future sessions if they:

• Use hate speech, slurs, or engage in discriminatory or abusive behaviour
• Intentionally disrupt or derail the workshop in ways that harm others' participation
• Refuse to follow community guidelines after a warning has been issued
   

This is a learning space, not a debate space about people's identities or rights. All efforts will be made to create psychological safety.

By attending, you agree to uphold these principles and contribute to a space that is grounded in respect, care, and mutual learning.

We look forward to having you join us for a Neurodivergent-led, and Neurodiversity affirming, community-based learning experience.

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