Neurotransmitters Flow in this Autism Mind

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/giving-voice/202410/how-reasonable-are-reasonable-accommodations-at-work

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires individuals to file lawsuits to compel compliance, which can turn the pursuit of accommodations into a costly, time-consuming, and emotionally draining legal battle.

"It is essential to integrate doses of well-being into the daily structures and routines of all autistics across the spectrum. This could involve incorporating elements that evoke awe and empathy, creating opportunities for positive social interactions that are inclusive and accessible." - Hari Srinivasan

Read on... https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/aut.2024.38246.pw

Having a disability provides me with a unique perspective that emphasizes the importance of designing solutions that cater to the most marginalized members of society.

Read Full Article at unesco.org...

Excerpts from the Foreword, I got to co-write with Dr Temple Grandin.

The issue isn’t just about "difference"; it’s also about a lack of empathy from neurotypical perspectives.

Read Full Article at

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/giving-voice/202409/caught-between-tears-and-stoicism

My TedX talk

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e87-3xydg58

Forbes College ranking.

Lovely to see my 2 fav colleges in the list - Berkeley (#5) & Vanderbilt (#11)

Its been an incredibly busy month or two

Written about me

Witten by me, published

A September Trip to Dublin, Ireland for the Autism Europe Congress. I was a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee.

A July Trip to Durham, UK for the IMRF Conference.

A bunch of poster presentations of my research at various symposiums & conferences.

Getting 2 undergrad RAs to assist with my research at school.

A couple of co-author papers

On Focused Interests
On Sample Diversity

Happy to be part of this new work from JHU and VU as member of advisory board and as co-researcher.

A mention in National Geographic

It is just so super cool to appear in a National Geographic article. This was a article on the emotion of Awe (the focus of my undergraduate research) and i got quoted on it.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/health/article/science-of-awe-health-benefits.

“Awe is my reminder that beneath the ordinary lies the infinite” says Hari Srinivasan, a doctoral student in neuroscience at Vanderbilt University

I had a lot of fun with the questions posed to me by the reporter.

What did not get included was how in our n our research on awe in autism, we found that while nature is the top source for everyone, autistic people are more likely to feel awe in science, patterns, big abstract ideas, and even divine or absolute truth, and less in social gatherings. It’s a more abstract and less socially grounded quality of awe. That matters for well-being, because it shows awe isn’t one-size-fits-all - practices like nature walks, stargazing, or exploring new scientific ideas can be especially powerful, low-stress ways for autistic flourishing.

For autistics, awe often rises from the natural world, big abstract ideas and patterns, rather than social moments; a different path, but just as vital for human flourishing.