"There is inequality in the attention paid to mental health challenges across the community." - Hari Srinivasan
Read on... https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/aut.2024.38246.pw
Showing posts with label SocialScience Constructs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SocialScience Constructs. Show all posts
3/18/26
11/19/25
"We need to redefine the table itself so that everybody can be represented. It’s not just about sitting at the table; it’s about ensuring that the table reflects the full diversity of the autism community and that our voices are truly heard and valued." - Hari Srinivasan
Read on... https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/aut.2024.38246.pw
10/15/25
"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
9/17/25
"Mental health is fundamental to quality of life, even for those with higher support needs. The misconception that such individuals do not experience mental health issues is not only incorrect but harmful. We need interventions that are accessible and inclusive across the spectrum." - Hari Srinivasan
Read on... https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/aut.2024.38246.pw
8/15/25
"There’s a danger in misunderstanding and misrepresenting the autistic community, with interventions possibly imposing neurotypical standards of happiness that feel inauthentic or unrelatable. We must ensure that positive psychology reflects the true diversity of autistic experiences and does not oversimplify our needs." - Hari Srinivasan
Read on... https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/aut.2024.38246.pw
7/16/25
"Positive psychology must adopt a nuanced understanding of the diversity and complexity of autism and autistic people. The benefits of positive emotions like awe can be particularly potent for autistic well-being, but for interventions to be successful, practitioners need to be mindful of sensory sensitivities and communication differences." - Hari Srinivasan
Read on... https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/aut.2024.38246.pw
6/18/25
"Everyday moments of awe offer profound benefits to our mental health, enhancing personal well-being as well as a sense of belonging, at no expense. Unlike the price-gouging therapies we autistics are surrounded by since childhood, these experiences of awe are accessible and deeply meaningful." - Hari Srinivasan
Read on... https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/aut.2024.38246.pw
5/21/25
"When you say positive psychology in the context of autism, what comes to mind immediately is the image of people with autism thriving and flourishing, and moving beyond surviving. It boils down to that! We need to see real solutions that help autistics achieve a quality of life that goes beyond mere existence." - Hari Srinivasan
Read on... https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/aut.2024.38246.pw
4/21/25
Who Autism Research Leaves Out
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
4/16/25
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
3/12/25
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
2/3/25
Social Marginalization
Read at: https://time.com/6551520/loneliness-autism-essay/
My other list of Publications: https://uniquelyhari.blogspot.com/p/published-work.html
1/19/25
1/15/25
Neurotypical standards of Happiness
"Danger of misunderstanding and misrepresenting the autistic community, with interventions possibly imposing neurotypical standards of happiness that feel inauthentic or unrelatable." - Hari Srinivasan
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/aut.2024.38246.pw
12/25/24
Enhanced Perceptual Functioning
The Enhanced Perceptual Functioning (EPF) model suggests that autistic individuals often have heightened sensory abilities, allowing them to perceive finer details in their environment more acutely than neurotypical individuals. It reframes sensory sensitivities as strengths rather than deficits.
12/18/24
Accounting for Sensory Sensitivities and Communication Methods
"There may be apprehensions about whether positive psychology interventions can be effectively tailored to meet the unique and varied needs of all autistic individuals, considering our diverse sensory sensitivities, communication methods, and personal preferences." - Hari Srinivasan
11/21/24
It is not the same being given enough time to finish an exam, in a setting that is conducive to focusing on answering the exam
Article Link: https://www.psychologytoday.
In education and in the workplace, appropriate accommodations are crucial for people to learn and to perform at their best. This article tackles the "reasonable" piece of the ADA rule. Who decides what "reasonable" is?
Even when accommodations are nominally given, the quality of the accommodation can vary immensely. It is not the same being given enough time to finish an exam, in a setting that is conducive to focusing on answering the exam, than having "1.5x" the time in a room with noisy people, in the middle of a lab, or in the professor's office, under the professor's gaze.
The article was written by Hari Srinivasan, who is a fellow member of the College Autism Network
11/13/24
Exclusion of those with more complex needs
"Key concerns.... oversimplification of needs and the potential exclusion of those with more complex challenges when focusing solely on strengths and well-being. This approach risks neglecting the intricate support required by many on the spectrum. " - Hari Srinivasan
11/8/24
Social Capital
Autism Lexicon: Social Capital
Social capital is the value derived from social networks, relationships, and community trust that enable cooperation and support. In autism, building social capital can be challenging due to differences in communication and social interactions, but it is crucial for fostering inclusion and improving quality of life... Read More....
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