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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.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Involved in research and advocacy related to autism and health.
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