Dr. Julianne Higgins

Associate Professor

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Biography

Julianne Higgins is an experienced autistic advocate and peer researcher involved in the conceptualization and conduct of research related to autistic burnout, with a focus on co-production between autistic and non-autistic researchers. Notably, she co-leads the 'Investigating Autistic Burnout #AutBurnout' project in collaboration with CI Arnold. Julianne is a late-diagnosed autistic adult, having received her diagnosis at age 62, which informs her diverse experiences in research and advocacy. She has spent over twenty years in academic study across various disciplines at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with an emphasis on areas that intersect with health and psychology. Despite facing challenges such as autistic burnout and anxiety disorders, she has maintained involvement in academia and has contributed to significant projects, including the Australian Longitudinal Study of Autism Adulthood (ALSAA). Julianne has presented at various autism conferences, addressing topics such as diagnosis, co-existing conditions, and health care, and has received the Autism CRC Achievement Award in the Inclusive Research Category in 2021.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Associate Lecturer

2021-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Involved in research and advocacy related to autism and health.

Awards

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Autism CRC Achievement

2021-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.