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Neurodivergent Researchers in Autism Research: A Survey within the AIMS-2-TRIALS Consortium.

Teresa Del Bianco, Georgia Lockwood Estrin, Alexandra Lautarescu, Bethany F Oakley, Eliza Eaton, Jerneja Terčon, Sarah Douglas, Jan Roderik Derk Plas, David Belton, Eva Loth and 2 more

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Teresa Del BiancoSchool of Social Sciences and Professions, London Metropolitan University, London, England, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7162-0042
Georgia Lockwood EstrinSchool of Psychology, University of East London, London, England, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9865-1415
Alexandra LautarescuDepartment of Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Sciences, King's College London Institute of Psychiatry Psychology & Neuroscience, London, England, UK.
Bethany F OakleyDepartment of Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Sciences, King's College London Institute of Psychiatry Psychology & Neuroscience, London, England, UK.
Eliza EatonCommunication Team, University of Cambridge Department of Psychology, Cambridge, England, UK.
Jerneja TerčonAIMS-2-TRIALS A-Reps, University of Cambridge Department of Psychology, Cambridge, England, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7264-9464
Sarah DouglasAIMS-2-TRIALS A-Reps, University of Cambridge Department of Psychology, Cambridge, England, UK.
Jan Roderik Derk PlasAIMS-2-TRIALS A-Reps, University of Cambridge Department of Psychology, Cambridge, England, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4268-2230
David BeltonAIMS-2-TRIALS A-Reps, University of Cambridge Department of Psychology, Cambridge, England, UK.
Eva LothDepartment of Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Sciences, King's College London Institute of Psychiatry Psychology & Neuroscience, London, England, UK.
Mary DohertyAIMS-2-TRIALS A-Reps, University of Cambridge Department of Psychology, Cambridge, England, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6995-3745
Emily J H JonesCentre for Brain and Cognitive Development, Birkbeck University of London, London, England, UK.

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Wellcome Trust
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Growing emphasis on participatory and community-informed research has increased interest in the representation of neurodivergent researchers within the research workforce. This exploratory study investigated the presence of neurodivergent researchers within a large European autism research consortium and examined associations with selected demographic, occupational, and mental health characteristics. Methods: An anonymous survey was distributed to active contributors within the consortium. Participants reported autism diagnosis status, self-identification, other neurodevelopmental conditions, demographic characteristics, career stage, and lifetime mental health diagnoses. Results: 33% percent of participants met the study definition of neurodivergence, including researchers with a formal autism diagnosis, those undergoing diagnostic assessment, self-identified autistic researchers, and researchers reporting other neurodevelopmental conditions. Neurodivergent researchers were represented across all career stages within the consortium. Neurodivergence was associated with increased odds of reporting a lifetime mental health diagnosis after adjustment for age and gender. Bayesian sensitivity analyses produced consistent findings. Conclusions: These findings provide an initial characterisation of neurodivergent researchers within a large autism research consortium and underscore the importance of considering neurodivergent researchers as part of broader discussions on inclusion in autism research. Further research across multiple research settings is needed to better understand workforce experiences, disclosure, and support needs.

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PMCPMC13560805

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