Dorothea Deli

My main focuses are

• Neurodiversity: Autism and ADHD through my lived experience and advocacy project (see contact details)
• Disability and inclusion: Writing a guide on autism and inclusion
• Gender: Master in Gender Studies
• Social Science: Master in Cultural Analysis, Bachelor in Psychology
• Cultural work: Professional experience in interdisciplinary curating, knowledge transfer in museums and project management of an art space. Bachelor in Art History

How I can support

• Raising awareness of autism in an intersectional way, beyond pathologisation.
• Participation in public discussions or presentations on neurodivergence, autism, mental health, gender or diversity
• Advising companies and institutions on accessibility and inclusion of autistic people
• Curation of an inclusive cultural programme for autistic people or to culturally communicate the topic of autism to all neurotypes
• (Scientific) employee in projects relating to neurodivergence, mental health, gender and equality

To explore topics in depth. I am convinced that social criticism is only productive when a topic is very thoroughly understood. My perspective is characterised by cultural analysis, psychology, ethics and social theories. I have particular expertise in the field of autism.

I am also motivated to view neurodivergence not pathologically but as a sign of diversity with undeniable value. Society needs neurodivergent people and vice versa.