Hari’s ultimate aspiration is to combine policy with research to effect meaningful change for marginalized populations globally.
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Intensified Mourning
Sensory Overload and Communication Challenges intensifies autistic mourning experiences - Hari Srinivasan
When basic social inclusion is a non-starter, what kind of thriving and flourishing are we talking about.
"Positive psychology must also recognize the needs of the most marginalized in the autism community, such as those with high support needs who face significant communication, health, and behavioral challenges. Even basic social inclusion is a non-starter for a good chunk of such autistics. For instance, parents of neurotypical children might have concerns about their children around an autistic child who may be aggressive or have self-injurious behaviors. Another example is a young adult I know who is homebound, with a worker who comes once a week and sits outside the house so that the parent can run errands. Such autistics are excluded even from segregated adult day programs meant for autistics. So, what kind of thriving and flourishing of autistics are we talking about here?" - Hari Srinivasan
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/aut.2024.38246.pw
My research interests
Read here to learn more about me. My graduate research investigates peripersonal space (PPS) in autism, exploring how differences in sensory-motor integration impact spatial perception and interaction. PPS is the immediate space around our body—like a flexible, invisible bubble—where we perceive actions as directly affecting us. It serves as a critical sensorimotor interface, shaping how autistics navigate our social and spatial environments. Understanding PPS dynamics in autism has broad implications across education, employment, and daily living skills.
I employ behavioral, physiological, and neurological measures using immersive technology like VR, AR, and motion tracking to study these processes in a dynamic, real-world-like environment. My approach prioritizes ecological validity, simplicity, and participant comfort, so that a wide profile of autistics can participate in research — capturing a more comprehensive understanding of sensory-motor differences that span the spectrum of autism.
Ultimately, my work aims to bridge the gap between basic neuroscience and applied interventions, informing strategies that can help autistics navigate their sensory environments more effectively. I will also be looking to developing tailored intervention(s) based on PPS insights. As both a researcher and an autistic with ADHD, I am deeply committed to research that not only advances scientific understanding but also has practical real world applications and solutions.
- Short Video on PPS and my research: https://youtu.be/-cfAiB3odyM (~5 mins)
- Overview of my research poster below https://youtu.be/7B99aYdXDbc (~5 mins)
Caught Between Tears and Stoicism
When society expects the neurodiverse to conform to neurotypical standards of emotional expression, it reinforces a narrow view of what it means to be human.
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Metaphorical Doorways
Read at https://www.dailycal.org/2018/03/15/first-transitions
My other list of Publications: https://uniquelyhari.blogspot.com/p/published-work.html
Social Marginalization
Read at: https://time.com/6551520/loneliness-autism-essay/
My other list of Publications: https://uniquelyhari.blogspot.com/p/published-work.html
My Ted X talk titled "Pebbles in the Pond of Change
Hari Srinivasan, shares a powerful message about the power of small actions in creating ever-widening ripples in the pond of change. Drawing from personal experiences and the legacy of disability rights leaders, he redefines progress as a journey that starts with simple, accessible steps. His inspiring message encourages everyone to identify and act on their own "small pebbles" to drive societal transformation.
Hybrid as an accommodation
Hybrid as an accommodation gets to the heart of some of the core features of autism: social communication challenges and sensory sensitivities.
- Hari Srinivasan, Fortune
Read full article at https://fortune.com/2023/07/27/flexible-work-critics-using-same-arguments-were-used-oppose-disabled-ramps-closed-captioning-equity-access-never-optional-remote-work-careers-hari-srinivasan/
Research Methodologies
"In order to increase representation of a wider profile of autistics in research, it is crucial to reconsider research methodologies and the tasks involved.
...we should leverage advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to develop new technologies or repurpose existing ones used in other fields.
...we should explore innovative approaches like mobile labs which increase geographic reach, diversity and accessibility."
-Hari Srinivasan, Time
Comment in Vanderbilt Hustler
Very happy to comment on Prof Keivan Stassun for this article in the Vanderbilt Hustler
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