Meet the autistic scientists redefining autism research
5 Citations•2020•
R. Nuwer
Spectrum
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Abstract
Monique Botha felt nauseous reading these descriptions. Botha had dug up these papers several years ago as background for a master’s thesis at the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom. Botha was investigating why people with autism have a high incidence of mental health problems—and hypothesized that stigma had something to do with it. Botha was diagnosed with autism at age 19 and thought that having the condition provided an important perspective as a member of the group being studied. But in diving into the scienti!c literature on the topic, Botha realized the !eld su"ered from some fundamental problems.