Mar 03, 2022
No You’re Not is a series of portraits and interviews by photographer Rosie Barnes that shines a light on the experiences and voices of autistic women.
So What?
“When a woman discloses that she’s autistic, the reaction is often, “But you don’t look autistic,” or even a straight denial, “No you’re not.”
This series, supported by the Wellcome Collection, confronts the persistent myth that autism is rare in women. Many women have learned the ability to ‘mask’ to fit in through their lives, frequently at the cost of their mental health. Radical inclusion is a big trend in 2022.
As part of the future of ageing theme we want to challenge the assumptions we make about audiences and start to rethink what accessibility and inclusion really mean in innovation.