Hari Srinivasan
@neuroscientist.bsky.social
PhD Neuroscience student @Vanderbilt (Researching Sensory Autism @ Wallace Lab & LASR Lab) | Alum UC Berkeley | NISE Fellow | PD Soros Fellow | Public Voices Fellow | Autism+ADHD
Appreciate Wiki Education for featuring my role as a Wiki Scientist. I wrote a new Wikipedia page on diagnostic overshadowing in autism—an underrepresented but critical issue where scholarship and lived experience intersect.
👉 wikiedu.org/blog/2025/09...
👉 wikiedu.org/blog/2025/09...
“This topic isn’t just academic to me; it’s lived experience.”
There’s no doubt that Hari Srinivasan’s professional credentials speak for themselves. As a neuroscience PhD student at Vanderbilt University, Srinivasan has written extensively for outlets like Ti…
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September 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Appreciate Wiki Education for featuring my role as a Wiki Scientist. I wrote a new Wikipedia page on diagnostic overshadowing in autism—an underrepresented but critical issue where scholarship and lived experience intersect.
👉 wikiedu.org/blog/2025/09...
👉 wikiedu.org/blog/2025/09...
Featured in this article by Dennis Tran for Cold Tea Collective on 10 Pan-Asian disabled change makers.
"It’s about claiming space that recognizes autism is both an ability and a disability […] not either-or,"
coldteacollective.com/disability-p...
"It’s about claiming space that recognizes autism is both an ability and a disability […] not either-or,"
coldteacollective.com/disability-p...
September 3, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Featured in this article by Dennis Tran for Cold Tea Collective on 10 Pan-Asian disabled change makers.
"It’s about claiming space that recognizes autism is both an ability and a disability […] not either-or,"
coldteacollective.com/disability-p...
"It’s about claiming space that recognizes autism is both an ability and a disability […] not either-or,"
coldteacollective.com/disability-p...
We were all in awe and thrilled to have Holden Throp visit the Wallace Multisensory Lab.
And he got to try out my VR research task too. Seriously, how cool is that!
Thank you Holden Thorp
@wallacelab.bsky.social
And he got to try out my VR research task too. Seriously, how cool is that!
Thank you Holden Thorp
@wallacelab.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 2:04 AM
We were all in awe and thrilled to have Holden Throp visit the Wallace Multisensory Lab.
And he got to try out my VR research task too. Seriously, how cool is that!
Thank you Holden Thorp
@wallacelab.bsky.social
And he got to try out my VR research task too. Seriously, how cool is that!
Thank you Holden Thorp
@wallacelab.bsky.social
Publication Alert: A new paper on Anxiety in Autism. www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Beyond Common Reassurances of “It’s OK”—The Reality of Anxiety in Autism | Autism in Adulthood
Anxiety in autism is often misunderstood when compared with neurotypical experiences. It is not as simple as saying, “It’s okay, everyone gets anxious.” Anxiety in autism is not merely a transient exp...
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August 20, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Publication Alert: A new paper on Anxiety in Autism. www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Too often, disability discourse gets stuck in binaries: Medical vs. Social. Autonomy vs. Dependence. Strengths vs. Deficits.
Real inclusion means opportunities and solutions—together.
Neurodiversity 2.0 maps the barriers and the path forward.
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#Neurodiversity
Real inclusion means opportunities and solutions—together.
Neurodiversity 2.0 maps the barriers and the path forward.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity 2.0 - Harnessing cross-disciplinary disability insights
The neurodiversity movement has reframed cognitive and behavioral differences as natural variations rather than deficits, advocating for social inclus…
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August 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Too often, disability discourse gets stuck in binaries: Medical vs. Social. Autonomy vs. Dependence. Strengths vs. Deficits.
Real inclusion means opportunities and solutions—together.
Neurodiversity 2.0 maps the barriers and the path forward.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#Neurodiversity
Real inclusion means opportunities and solutions—together.
Neurodiversity 2.0 maps the barriers and the path forward.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#Neurodiversity
New co-author publication! ✨
How can educators harness autistic students’ focused interests; like Ancient Greece or sharks, to boost classroom engagement?
We offer strategies to turn passions into pathways for learning.
doi.org/10.1177/0040...
#Autism #Education #Neurodiversity #FocusedInterests
How can educators harness autistic students’ focused interests; like Ancient Greece or sharks, to boost classroom engagement?
We offer strategies to turn passions into pathways for learning.
doi.org/10.1177/0040...
#Autism #Education #Neurodiversity #FocusedInterests
Promoting Classroom Engagement of Autistic Students Using Focused Interests - Sarah C. Bayoumi, Gospel Y. Kim, Patrick Dwyer, Hari Srinivasan, Kelsey Smith, 2025
doi.org
August 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
New co-author publication! ✨
How can educators harness autistic students’ focused interests; like Ancient Greece or sharks, to boost classroom engagement?
We offer strategies to turn passions into pathways for learning.
doi.org/10.1177/0040...
#Autism #Education #Neurodiversity #FocusedInterests
How can educators harness autistic students’ focused interests; like Ancient Greece or sharks, to boost classroom engagement?
We offer strategies to turn passions into pathways for learning.
doi.org/10.1177/0040...
#Autism #Education #Neurodiversity #FocusedInterests
Join us Sept 15 (Portsmouth, UK + Zoom) for a global symposium centering autistic youth with high support needs.
Featuring creative work from voices too often excluded.
RSVP: www.amplifyingautisticwellbeing.com
Our project was selected for the UNESCO x SEVENTEEN Youth Grant—1 of 100 globally.
Featuring creative work from voices too often excluded.
RSVP: www.amplifyingautisticwellbeing.com
Our project was selected for the UNESCO x SEVENTEEN Youth Grant—1 of 100 globally.
Amplifying Autistic Wellbeing (AAW)
www.amplifyingautisticwellbeing.com
August 5, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Join us Sept 15 (Portsmouth, UK + Zoom) for a global symposium centering autistic youth with high support needs.
Featuring creative work from voices too often excluded.
RSVP: www.amplifyingautisticwellbeing.com
Our project was selected for the UNESCO x SEVENTEEN Youth Grant—1 of 100 globally.
Featuring creative work from voices too often excluded.
RSVP: www.amplifyingautisticwellbeing.com
Our project was selected for the UNESCO x SEVENTEEN Youth Grant—1 of 100 globally.
My article made it to the print edition of TIME magazine.
Page 64-67
How cool is this!
Page 64-67
How cool is this!
July 2, 2025 at 11:22 PM
My article made it to the print edition of TIME magazine.
Page 64-67
How cool is this!
Page 64-67
How cool is this!
Finished my first thesis committee meeting today. Prepped really hard for it. It went well. Got very positive comments and great feedback. I do get to do some super cool research.
June 27, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Finished my first thesis committee meeting today. Prepped really hard for it. It went well. Got very positive comments and great feedback. I do get to do some super cool research.
My 5th Article in Psychology Today.
New article up in Psychology Today by our PhD candidate lab member, Hari Srinivasan.
He writes about the myth that autistic people “grow out” of autism and how that belief still affects adult support today.
🔗 www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/givi...
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He writes about the myth that autistic people “grow out” of autism and how that belief still affects adult support today.
🔗 www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/givi...
#PsychologyToday @neuroscientist.bsky.social
Do You Grow Out of Autism?
Autism has come full circle; from perceptions of the disability as lifelong, to beliefs of “growing out of it” and back again, all shaping how we support autistic individuals.
www.psychologytoday.com
June 2, 2025 at 12:49 AM
My 5th Article in Psychology Today.
Reposted by Hari Srinivasan
🚀 Exciting news from our lab! PhD candidate Hari Srinivasan co‑wrote the foreword to the newly released Autism For Dummies with the legendary Dr. Temple Grandin. 🎉
You can read Hari's foreword at www.vanderbilt.edu/autismandinn...
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You can read Hari's foreword at www.vanderbilt.edu/autismandinn...
@neuroscientist.bsky.social
NISE Fellow Hari Srinivasan Co-Authors Foreword with Temple Grandin in Autism for Dummies
We want to extend our deepest congratulations to Hari Srinivasan, one of our Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering (NISE) fellows. Hari co-authored the foreword for the new book Autism for D...
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May 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
🚀 Exciting news from our lab! PhD candidate Hari Srinivasan co‑wrote the foreword to the newly released Autism For Dummies with the legendary Dr. Temple Grandin. 🎉
You can read Hari's foreword at www.vanderbilt.edu/autismandinn...
@neuroscientist.bsky.social
You can read Hari's foreword at www.vanderbilt.edu/autismandinn...
@neuroscientist.bsky.social
This is kinda ultra cool news.
Co-wrote the foreword with Dr Temple Grandin for the newly released Autism for Dummies book.
Thx Ranga Jayaraman, John Marble, Khushboo Chabria, Wiley
Co-wrote the foreword with Dr Temple Grandin for the newly released Autism for Dummies book.
Thx Ranga Jayaraman, John Marble, Khushboo Chabria, Wiley
May 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
This is kinda ultra cool news.
Co-wrote the foreword with Dr Temple Grandin for the newly released Autism for Dummies book.
Thx Ranga Jayaraman, John Marble, Khushboo Chabria, Wiley
Co-wrote the foreword with Dr Temple Grandin for the newly released Autism for Dummies book.
Thx Ranga Jayaraman, John Marble, Khushboo Chabria, Wiley
"Doctor-Doctor" Zack Williams shares insights into his research and his view of the world, in this spotlight interview with me. Check out the link below.
Wishing you lots of luck Zack in the next chapter of your life.
www.vanderbilt.edu/autismandinn...
@quantpsychiatry.bsky.social
Wishing you lots of luck Zack in the next chapter of your life.
www.vanderbilt.edu/autismandinn...
@quantpsychiatry.bsky.social
FCAI Spotlight: The Many Layers of Zack Williams by Hari Srinivasan
This article is part of a series highlighting the work and people associated with the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation (FCAI) at Vanderbilt University. The Frist Center brings together engineers...
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May 5, 2025 at 5:33 AM
"Doctor-Doctor" Zack Williams shares insights into his research and his view of the world, in this spotlight interview with me. Check out the link below.
Wishing you lots of luck Zack in the next chapter of your life.
www.vanderbilt.edu/autismandinn...
@quantpsychiatry.bsky.social
Wishing you lots of luck Zack in the next chapter of your life.
www.vanderbilt.edu/autismandinn...
@quantpsychiatry.bsky.social
Just completed a peer review for JADD (Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders). Good to get to contribute to the scientific process from the other side. It’s unexpectedly empowering to get to evaluate work in your field.
@wallacelab.bsky.social
@wallacelab.bsky.social
April 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Just completed a peer review for JADD (Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders). Good to get to contribute to the scientific process from the other side. It’s unexpectedly empowering to get to evaluate work in your field.
@wallacelab.bsky.social
@wallacelab.bsky.social
YES!!
🌟 Congrats to William Quackenbush and Hari Srinivasan on presenting at the Vanderbilt Brain Institute Research Forum! 🧠✨
Hari shared insights on PPS in autism and William on motor stereotypies. Both are co-mentored by Profs. Wallace & Cascio.
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Hari shared insights on PPS in autism and William on motor stereotypies. Both are co-mentored by Profs. Wallace & Cascio.
@neuroscientist.bsky.social @cjcascio.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
YES!!
Total blast.
VR Task, i created for my research was a hit with the kids.
and got to see some of my neuroscience knock-knock humor on screen.
VR Task, i created for my research was a hit with the kids.
and got to see some of my neuroscience knock-knock humor on screen.
Brain Blast 2025 = a total success! 🎉
Kids popped VR bubbles with enthusiasm, and used the Haply Robot to dunk rubber ducks, and explore textures.
Even high schoolers stopped by to chat about neuroscience in college! 🧠
Big thanks to our lab fam 💙
#BrainBlast2025 #Vanderbilt #WallaceLab
Kids popped VR bubbles with enthusiasm, and used the Haply Robot to dunk rubber ducks, and explore textures.
Even high schoolers stopped by to chat about neuroscience in college! 🧠
Big thanks to our lab fam 💙
#BrainBlast2025 #Vanderbilt #WallaceLab
March 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Total blast.
VR Task, i created for my research was a hit with the kids.
and got to see some of my neuroscience knock-knock humor on screen.
VR Task, i created for my research was a hit with the kids.
and got to see some of my neuroscience knock-knock humor on screen.
Reposted by Hari Srinivasan
🎉🧠 Brain Blast 2025!
Join Wallace Multisensory Lab (Booth 11) on March 22, 10AM–2PM at Nashville Public Library. Explore virtual bubbles, check out textures with our Haply robot, watch cool neuroscience videos, and grab free goodies for kids!
#BrainBlast2025 #Neuroscience #Vanderbilt
Join Wallace Multisensory Lab (Booth 11) on March 22, 10AM–2PM at Nashville Public Library. Explore virtual bubbles, check out textures with our Haply robot, watch cool neuroscience videos, and grab free goodies for kids!
#BrainBlast2025 #Neuroscience #Vanderbilt
March 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🎉🧠 Brain Blast 2025!
Join Wallace Multisensory Lab (Booth 11) on March 22, 10AM–2PM at Nashville Public Library. Explore virtual bubbles, check out textures with our Haply robot, watch cool neuroscience videos, and grab free goodies for kids!
#BrainBlast2025 #Neuroscience #Vanderbilt
Join Wallace Multisensory Lab (Booth 11) on March 22, 10AM–2PM at Nashville Public Library. Explore virtual bubbles, check out textures with our Haply robot, watch cool neuroscience videos, and grab free goodies for kids!
#BrainBlast2025 #Neuroscience #Vanderbilt
Reposted by Hari Srinivasan
Congrats Hari Srinivasan (3rd year Neuroscience PhD)! 🎉 Recognized tonight at Vanderbilt's Grad School Honors Banquet for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Proud lab moment!
#NSFGRFP #VandyGrad #Neuroscience @neuroscientist.bsky.social
#NSFGRFP #VandyGrad #Neuroscience @neuroscientist.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Congrats Hari Srinivasan (3rd year Neuroscience PhD)! 🎉 Recognized tonight at Vanderbilt's Grad School Honors Banquet for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Proud lab moment!
#NSFGRFP #VandyGrad #Neuroscience @neuroscientist.bsky.social
#NSFGRFP #VandyGrad #Neuroscience @neuroscientist.bsky.social
At the Vanderbilt Graduate School Honors Banquet
(for the NSFGRFP)
#Vanderbilt @wallacelab.bsky.social
(for the NSFGRFP)
#Vanderbilt @wallacelab.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
At the Vanderbilt Graduate School Honors Banquet
(for the NSFGRFP)
#Vanderbilt @wallacelab.bsky.social
(for the NSFGRFP)
#Vanderbilt @wallacelab.bsky.social
Reposted by Hari Srinivasan
Our lab member, Hari Srinivasan and Amber Crabtree led a discussion on neurodivergent experiences at this NSF sponsored engineering visioning event, hosted by the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt University.
www.ervacommunity.org/event/vision...
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www.ervacommunity.org/event/vision...
@neuroscientist.bsky.social
Visioning Event | Engineering Design To Equip A Neurodiverse Workforce – ERVA
January 8, 2025, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. ET | Virtual, Pre-Event Informational Session: Keivan Stassun and Alison Sheets-Singer | Will facilitate a comprehensive dialogue regarding the structure and obje...
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January 16, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Our lab member, Hari Srinivasan and Amber Crabtree led a discussion on neurodivergent experiences at this NSF sponsored engineering visioning event, hosted by the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt University.
www.ervacommunity.org/event/vision...
@neuroscientist.bsky.social
www.ervacommunity.org/event/vision...
@neuroscientist.bsky.social
www.aucd.org/conference/a...
Thrilled to receive 2024 AUCD Young Professional Award
Thrilled to receive 2024 AUCD Young Professional Award
November 15, 2024 at 6:24 PM
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Thrilled to receive 2024 AUCD Young Professional Award
Thrilled to receive 2024 AUCD Young Professional Award
My article in Psychology Today on Autism & Employment
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. (NDEAM)
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/givi...
#autism #employment #ndeam #ada
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. (NDEAM)
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/givi...
#autism #employment #ndeam #ada
How Reasonable Are 'Reasonable Accommodations' at Work?
How does the ADA’s ambiguity on “reasonable accommodations” impact autistic workers? Uncover the hidden gaps in workplace accommodations.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 15, 2024 at 6:19 PM
My article in Psychology Today on Autism & Employment
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. (NDEAM)
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/givi...
#autism #employment #ndeam #ada
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. (NDEAM)
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/givi...
#autism #employment #ndeam #ada
My latest article in Psychology Today.
Disabled individuals face conflicting expectations about emotional expression. Gus Walz's story reveals the bias and challenges around being authentic.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/givi...
#disability #emotions #bias #neurodiversity
Disabled individuals face conflicting expectations about emotional expression. Gus Walz's story reveals the bias and challenges around being authentic.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/givi...
#disability #emotions #bias #neurodiversity
Caught Between Tears and Stoicism
Neurodiverse individuals face conflicting expectations about emotional expression. Gus Walz's story reveals the bias and challenges around being authentic.
www.psychologytoday.com
September 3, 2024 at 8:57 PM
My latest article in Psychology Today.
Disabled individuals face conflicting expectations about emotional expression. Gus Walz's story reveals the bias and challenges around being authentic.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/givi...
#disability #emotions #bias #neurodiversity
Disabled individuals face conflicting expectations about emotional expression. Gus Walz's story reveals the bias and challenges around being authentic.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/givi...
#disability #emotions #bias #neurodiversity
looking for recommendations for a free (or very low cost) barcode that is re-usable and can work for a number of years.
Nothing fancy - just need the barcode to lead to a specific url.
Nothing fancy - just need the barcode to lead to a specific url.
May 29, 2024 at 1:54 PM
looking for recommendations for a free (or very low cost) barcode that is re-usable and can work for a number of years.
Nothing fancy - just need the barcode to lead to a specific url.
Nothing fancy - just need the barcode to lead to a specific url.