Neurotransmitters Flow in this Autism Mind: Autism

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An endless cycle of labels in autism

Targeted interventions for autism don't need creation of more new labels.

The issues that need help, were present there before the label creation and still exist years after the label.

In another 5-10 years, another new catchy trademarked label will appear

What missing is action towards actual solutions in the last 30 years.

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

Who Autism Research Leaves Out

Read at https://time.com/6299599/autism-research-limited-essay/

If genuine progress in autism research and the development of real solutions are to be achieved, we must expand the zone of the researchable autistic.

-Hari Srinivasan, Time

My other list of Publications: https://uniquelyhari.blogspot.com/p/published-work.html

How Reasonable are Reasonable Accommodations at Work

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

Adopting universal design principles—proactively considering diverse needs—would reduce reliance on individualized accommodations and benefit all employees.

Finding solutions for the most marginalized

"There is very valuable insight that can be derived from the disability justice principles of Sins Invalid. This insight is that if we find solutions for the most marginalized members of a group, the entire group benefits. Just like elevators to help wheelchair users ended up benefiting everyone. " - Hari Srinivasan

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

Disability and Multilingualism

Embracing multilingualism and disability inclusion means valuing and integrating these diverse forms of communication into our educational systems, workplaces, and communities.

Read Full Article at unesco.org...

Autism and Loneliness

https://time.com/6551520/loneliness-autism-essay/

Caught Between Tears and Stoicism

It’s a catch-22: If we don’t show emotion, we risk being labeled as "cold" or "unexpressive"; if we do, we might be seen as "overly emotional."

Read Full Article at

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

My Ted X talk titled "Pebbles in the Pond of Change

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

How Reasonable are Reasonable Accommodations at Work

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

As we observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October, it is essential to create true equity for all autistic and neurodivergent workers by closing this loophole around the subjectivity of “reasonable accommodations

Disability and Multilingualism

Just as ramps and elevators, which were initially designed for wheelchair users, can aid travelers with suitcases and families with strollers, solutions that support those with significant support needs in the autism community can enhance accessibility and inclusion for all.

Read Full Article at unesco.org...

Oversampling

Read at https://time.com/6299599/autism-research-limited-essay/

Just as psychology research had its WEIRD (“western, educated, industrialized, rich and democratic”) sampling bias, autism research has not only a WEIRD sampling bias, but also has essentially oversampled the same, narrow band of what are considered the easily “researchable autistics,” and expected those findings (as well as the applications and interventions that resulted from them) to apply to everyone.

-Hari Srinivasan, Time

My other list of Publications: https://uniquelyhari.blogspot.com/p/published-work.html

Participant Selection Bias

Read at https://time.com/6299599/autism-research-limited-essay/

"Research participant selection bias is especially problematic in... autism because research [not only] provides explanations [but] also influences policy priorities, interventions, treatments, who gets access to funding, access to spaces, and even societal attitudes. Most importantly, research leads us to applications and solutions."

-Hari Srinivasan, Time

My other list of Publications: https://uniquelyhari.blogspot.com/p/published-work.html

Temporal ventriloquism

Temporal ventriloquism refers to the brain's ability to synchronize slightly misaligned visual and auditory inputs, which may work differently in autism, leading to challenges in processing multisensory information.

PlainSpeak. In Plain Language for the Lay Reader

Temporal ventriloquism is when the brain adjusts sounds and visuals that don’t match up perfectly, making them seem like they happen together. In autism, this process might work differently, which can make it harder to handle mixed sensory information.

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Challenges-Based-Solutions

"For some autistics, we can step right into the application of positive psychology. For others, we need to be working on challenge-based solutions at the same time. It’s not a binary, either/or situation where you do one at the expense of the other." - Hari Srinivasan

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