How to make your research group more inclusive for autistic trainees
October 25, 2024 5:59 AM   Subscribe

How to make your research group more inclusive for autistic trainees
A 6-page guide for research-group leaders in academia, providing concrete suggestions to make labs more welcoming and accessible to autistic students and postdocs. Written by a late-diagnosed autistic academic.

Contents:
1. Dispel your misconceptions.
2. Communicate clearly.
3. Check the sensory environment.
4. Be aware of different cognitive profiles.
5. Model inclusivity to your group.
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posted by heatherlogan (1 comment total) 3 users marked this as a favorite

wow amazing! I’m in a women’s autism group run by an academic center and we are always looking to find and publish things like this I will absolutely pass it on. Memail me if you want to chat further about it.
posted by seemoorglass at 2:05 PM on October 25


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