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Iliana Magiati is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychological Science at The University of Western Australia. Originally from Athens, Greece, she settled in Perth, Australia, furthering her academic career after roles at the National University of Singapore. Iliana completed her D.Clin.Psy. at King's College London and Ph.D. at St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London, where her research focused on interventions for autistic children. Her work extensively addresses the mental health and well-being of autistic individuals, exploring topics such as camouflaging, autistic burnout, and diagnostic disclosure. Iliana serves as Vice-President of the Australasian Society Autism Research, and also engages as an editor for the journal Autism: International Journal of Research and Practice. Her research interests lie primarily in Autism Spectrum disorders, with a commitment to improving assessment and support practices for late-diagnosed individuals. She actively promotes inclusivity in psychological academia and coordinates peer mentoring programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychology students. Over the years, Iliana has led a range of educational initiatives, including developing microcredential courses on autism diagnosis, with a robust portfolio of funded research projects that seek to advance evidence-based practices in the field.
The University of Western Australia • Perth, WA
Teaching and research in psychology with a focus on autism and mental health.
National University of Singapore • Singapore
Focused on clinical psychology and research in autism.
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