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Masters/PhD on neurodevelopment/neurodivergence/autism

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Is there anyone here who decided to study neurodevelopment / neurodivergence / autism for Masters / PhD at the university just because you’re neurodivergent / autistic? :) 

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  • Hi, I'm a developmental neurobiologist and I am just starting a PhD in this field. I have been interested in developmental neurobiology for years now. I only recently realised I am autistic though, but I have the opposite reaction - I want to stay away from autism research- I feel like a lot of the field is still geared towards 'curing' autism which I don't want to be a part of. It's not just that though- knowing that I am autistic, I think actually made me more reluctant to study anything autism-related. 

    Are you considering doing a Masters or PhD on neurodivergence? It would probably be a very good thing if more autistic researchers are working in the field! 

  • in reply to Ann :)

    I agree, any PhD I take part in (for the sake of social science), would be for the sake of better-catering to the bottom-line. 
    I would imagine that there is no shortage of individuals looking to change-the-world.
    From my perspective the best way to save the world is to process the problems faster, the more entrants and enlightening-and-supported folk we have, the more competent people we will have to solve forest-level issues.

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  • in reply to Ann :)

    I agree, any PhD I take part in (for the sake of social science), would be for the sake of better-catering to the bottom-line. 
    I would imagine that there is no shortage of individuals looking to change-the-world.
    From my perspective the best way to save the world is to process the problems faster, the more entrants and enlightening-and-supported folk we have, the more competent people we will have to solve forest-level issues.

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  • in reply to DeSpereaux

    Yes, with more skilled people working directly with Autistic children and adults, there would be more information that's accurately representing Autistic children and adults. That information could be reported to people making decisions about care and support. Hopefully, treatment and support would be more far-reaching nationally, accessible and effective. A dream of course!

    I hope that made sense. I had trouble with my words and concepts.