Autistic Researchers

Here, we proudly showcase a curated list of exceptional autistic researchers from around the world, ranging from accomplished professors to dedicated graduate students.


We've drawn inspiration from the "Autistic Researchers" page created by Professor Sandra Thom-Jones, Autistic Professor, and expanded upon it by including additional researchers.

Each researcher listed here offers unique insights and expertise within their respective fields. Click on their names to be redirected to their researcher profiles or websites, where you can delve deeper into their work and contributions. We invite you to explore this diverse community of autistic researchers and their valuable contributions to the world of academia and beyond.

Sara M. Acevedo

Miami University

Jackie Ryan

University of Alberta

Zack Williams

Vanderbilt University

Rebecca Freeman Barnett

Eastern Michigan University

Monique Botha

University of Stirling

Karen Leneh Buckle

University of Manchester

Catherine Caldwell-Harris

Boston University

Katrine Callander

University of Kent

Alex Newson

University of Oregon

Aimee Grant

Swansea University

Sarah Grant

Kings College London

Rachel Hallett

The Open University

Jessica Harrison

University of Southern Queensland

Kristen Harrison

University of Michigan

Susan Hayward

La Trobe University

Julianne Higgins

University of New South Wales

Jac den Houting

Macquarie University

Mathieu Gagnon

Royal Military College

Brett Nachman

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Sandra Jones

Australian Catholic University

Marianthi Kourti

University of Birmingham

Jennifer Lowe

La Trobe University

Tish Marrable

University of Sussex

Ari Ne'eman

Harvard University

Alison Nuske

University of South Australia

Gabrielle Ohlson

Carnegie Mellon University

Rebecca Poulsen

Macquarie University

Dora Raymaker

Portland State University

Penny Robinson

Monash University 

Robin Roscigno

Rutgers New Brunswick

Elinor Rowlands

Nottingham Trent University

Cassandra Olmstead

The University of Iowa

Kelly Searsmith

University of Illinois

Abby Sesterka

Macquarie Univesity

Stephen Shore

Adelphi University

Anna Stenning

University of Leeds

Kayden Stockwell

University of Virginia

TC Waisman

Adapt Coaching and Training

Krysia Waldock

University of Kent

Nick Walker

California Institute of Integral Studies

Gemma Williams

University of Brighton

Lincoln Tate Ripley

University of Alberta

Sean Yeager

The Ohio State University

M. Remi Yergeau

University of Michigan

Alyssa Hillary Zisk

The University of Rhode Island

Mary Doherty

Brighton & Sussex Medical School

Nat Raedwulf Pogue

Learning Support Teacher, BC

*Please reach out if you would like to be added to this list: aidanlab@ualberta.ca

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