About Wenn

Dr. Wenn Lawson (PhD), AFBPsS. MAPs - Autistic Consultant and Independent Researcher.

About Dr. Wenn

Dr. Wenn, a British Psychologist and Autistic researcher is passionate about building autism understanding across the generations, professions and the world. He is known internationally as an author, speaker and poet. Wenn, an Adjunct Associate Professor with Curtin University, WA, is a proponent for co-production, "it must be nothing about us without us".

Wenn is a key theorist of the Monotropism theory of Autism, resides on a number of boards, including the editorial board for "Autism in Adulthood" journal & the Autism Research Institute (ARI) (US). Wenn recently joined The Silver Pride Network, (LEAP) Victoria and is author/contributor to more than 30 books.

In 2013 Wenn was recognised for work in Autism and Advocacy across Australia; In 2021 awarded the Lesley Hall prize for Lifetime Achievement as a leader in disability; In 2023 along with the team, was awarded the EdX 2023 award for excellence in online teaching (Autism and mental health MOOC); the translation of autism research into practice "Autism CRC 2023 award" and the Lawrence P. Kaplan US Autism award.

Wenn is married with neurodivergent offspring and grandchildren. He lives with his wife and 2 tuxedo cats (Smooch and Smudge) in Warrnambool, Australia.

Please note: Wenn is registered as a certified psychologist in the United Kingdom but does not practice as a psychologist in Australia.

For more information about Wenn please see his CV.