Neurotransmitters Flow in this Autism Mind
Autism by Uniquely Hari
"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
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.
Its been an incredibly busy month or two
Written about me
- Article by Holden Thorpe, EIC of Science
- National Geographic
- Wikipedia wrote about me.
- 10 Asian Disabled Changemakers
Witten by me, published
- Neurodiversity 2.0 - harnessing cross disability insights
- Beyond Common Reassurances of "Its ok" - The reality of anxiety in autism
- Autistic Inertia
- Wikipedia Page created by me "Diagnostic Overshadowing in Autism"
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
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.
“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.
Creating a page on Wikipedia
Check out the Wikipedia Page I created over the summer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagnostic_overshadowing_in_autism
Wikipedia Article
Appreciate Wikipedia highlighting my contribution and experience with creating a Wikipedia page on Diagnostic Overshadowing in Autism.