Neurotransmitters Flow in this Autism Mind

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.

The article about me.

https://wikiedu.org/blog/2025/09/17/this-topic-isnt-just-academic-to-me-its-lived-experience/

The wikipedia page can be found here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagnostic_overshadowing_in_autism

Grateful for your work, which is so needed and infused with essential live experience. Keep up the good work, Hari!!

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

The Americans with Disabilities Act places an undue burden on autistic employees, who must not only navigate the complexities of legal action but also prove they were discriminated against.

Article by Holden Thorpe, EIC of science

Totally appreciative that my in-progress research on Peripersonal Space in Autism was part of Holden Thorp's reflections on his visit to Frist Center and the Wallace Lab. Thank you.

https://holdenthorp.substack.com/p/extraordinary-innovation-on-autism

"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

Autism Europe Congress

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.

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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

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

I got invited to join Sigma Xi - the scientific honor society

unexpected but super nice. Thank you for the nomination and invitation. Excited to keep building rigorous, accessible science on multisensory processing & peripersonal space in autism with my mentors and team. I’m looking forward to learning from the Sigma Xi community and contributing to conversations about rigorous, accessible science.

Society often expects conformity to neurotypical norms rather than attempting to understand diverse expressions of emotion.

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