Really had the most wonderful time at the congress.
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The Autism-Europe International Congress 2025, which ran 11-13 September and was hosted by AsIAm - Ireland’s Autism Charity, brought nearly 2,000 people to Dublin.
The programme featured speakers from around the world, who shared knowledge and experience to enhance the quality of life of autistic people. The programme was designed by an autistic-led scientific committee. One of the researchers on this committee was Hari Srinivasan.
Hari is a PhD candidate in neuroscience at Vanderbilt University, who researches sensorimotor issues in autistic people. He is also a strong advocate for autistic people.
“At the heart of my work is a dual mission: to create solutions for disability challenges and create opportunities that speak to our strengths. Its not an either/or choice. We need both opportunities and solutions, as disability is both strengths and challenges — to help shape a world that is more navigable, respectful, and inclusive for those of us who experience it differently.”
At the end of the three days, Hari sent us this short video to share his feelings about the congress.
The programme featured speakers from around the world, who shared knowledge and experience to enhance the quality of life of autistic people. The programme was designed by an autistic-led scientific committee. One of the researchers on this committee was Hari Srinivasan.
Hari is a PhD candidate in neuroscience at Vanderbilt University, who researches sensorimotor issues in autistic people. He is also a strong advocate for autistic people.
“At the heart of my work is a dual mission: to create solutions for disability challenges and create opportunities that speak to our strengths. Its not an either/or choice. We need both opportunities and solutions, as disability is both strengths and challenges — to help shape a world that is more navigable, respectful, and inclusive for those of us who experience it differently.”
At the end of the three days, Hari sent us this short video to share his feelings about the congress.
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We saw this absolutely incredible PhD neuroscience candidate Hari Srinivasan at the European Congress hosted by Autism-Europe aisbl and AsIAm - Ireland’s Autism Charity last week. Such exciting research happening. What a vibrant event and I felt so lucky to get to learn from such a brilliant young mind as Hari. Thank you for making the journey and telling us about your research. The Psychological Society of Ireland
End of a fantastic conference. It was nice to meet the folks, i had only seen over zoom or emailed with. And I had quite the crowd at my research poster, which always feels good (well, I do get to do cool research). And i made a video clip with reflections for the conf - its just a couple of sentences in my own voice BUT it starts and ends with a phrase in Gaelic.
Those of us working in the autism field right now—whether researcher, clinician, policymaker, self-advocate, parent/caregiver— bring perspectives & lived experiences that matter, regardless of whether that perspective is communicated using words, sounds, signs, writing, typing, and/or AAC devices. Instead of judging how others communicate, imagine what we could achieve collectively by focusing on bridge-building and working together to improve quality of life for all people on the autism spectrum. Centering empathy and our shared humanity seems like a powerful place to start.
I’m grateful to call Hari Srinivasan a friend & colleague and for the chance to spend time together in Dublin last week with him & his incredible mother. Hari is an inspiring “Awe-tistic Neuroscientist PhD Candidate” at Vanderbilt University, conducting important research, and supported me during the 14th Autism Europe International Congress when I needed it the most. Thanks, Hari, for the reminder to keep going, even when this work is heavy. Sláinte to health and looking for the helpers and bridge-builders, centering kindness, joy, and more empathy in our world 💚 Eron Friedlaender Eziafakaku Nwokolo PhD, BCBA, QBA Sarah Nannery
I’m grateful to call Hari Srinivasan a friend & colleague and for the chance to spend time together in Dublin last week with him & his incredible mother. Hari is an inspiring “Awe-tistic Neuroscientist PhD Candidate” at Vanderbilt University, conducting important research, and supported me during the 14th Autism Europe International Congress when I needed it the most. Thanks, Hari, for the reminder to keep going, even when this work is heavy. Sláinte to health and looking for the helpers and bridge-builders, centering kindness, joy, and more empathy in our world 💚 Eron Friedlaender Eziafakaku Nwokolo PhD, BCBA, QBA Sarah Nannery
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