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Research

I have been participating in autism research since 2022. Scroll to explore the work I have helped with!

RADAR

Research on Autism, Driven by Autistic Researchers
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Research Collaborator: July 2022-Present
Based in the Institute of Child Development at the University of Minnesota
What is RADAR?
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RADAR is a participatory research program led by a single PhD student. The research team is made up autistic research collaborators, many of whom will not come from traditional academic backgrounds. Collaborators participate in all parts of the research process, from coming up with questions to interpreting and sharing the findings. RADAR seeks to conduct rigorous and ethical science, incorporate expertise from autistic individuals’ lived experiences, and provide opportunities for Collaborators to build research skills.

What is my role in RADAR?

As a research collaborator with RADAR, I have participated in the entire research process—from project design and idea formulation to manuscript drafting and editing. Skills I have developed in this position include:

  • Team collaboration in a remote setting​

  • Interview transcription

  • Qualitative coding

  • Fact checking

  • APA citation and formatting familiarity

  • Manuscript writing

  • Manuscript editing and revision

  • Microsoft Suite [Excel, Word]

RADAR Publications

Morris, I. F., Sykes, J. R., Paulus, E. R., Dameh, A., Razzaque, A., Esch, L. V., Gruenig, J., & Zelazo, P. D. (2025). Beyond self-regulation: Autistic experiences and perceptions of stimming. Neurodiversity, 3. https://doi.org/10.1177/27546330241311096

CARES

Community-led Autism Research, Engagement, and Service

Currently affiliated with Louisiana State University

What is CARES?
Research Collaborator: May 2025-Present

CARES is a community-led participatory research program grounded in Autistic expertise. We are building a team of Autistic research collaborators, including those with and without traditional academic backgrounds. CARES collaborators will be involved in every stage of the research process—from shaping the questions to analyzing and sharing findings. Our goal is to center Autistic lived experience, conduct ethical and rigorous research, and create opportunities for community collaborators to grow their skills and impact. CARES is about shifting power, fostering connection, and ensuring that research about Autism includes and reflects Autistic perspectives at every level. We are working to provide an equitably inclusive space for non-traditional researchers by providing research training and skill building.

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What is my role in CARES?

As a research collaborator with CARES, I will participate in the entire research process—from project design and idea formulation to manuscript drafting and editing. Skills I have developed in this position include:

  • Team collaboration in a remote setting​

  • Social media set-up and management

  • Web design

  • Style guide development

  • Project management

  • Mentoring

  • Newsletter and Blog development

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