{"id":623403,"date":"2024-06-07T17:10:28","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T14:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/reviewing-systemic-problems-for-autistic-adults-in-stemm-qa\/"},"modified":"2024-06-07T17:10:28","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T14:10:28","slug":"reviewing-systemic-problems-for-autistic-adults-in-stemm-qa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/reviewing-systemic-problems-for-autistic-adults-in-stemm-qa\/","title":{"rendered":"#Reviewing systemic problems for autistic adults in STEMM: Q&#038;A"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ea20cd8a14\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ea20cd8a14\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/reviewing-systemic-problems-for-autistic-adults-in-stemm-qa\/#What_problem_does_your_research_address\" >What problem does your research address?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/reviewing-systemic-problems-for-autistic-adults-in-stemm-qa\/#What_was_unique_about_your_approach_to_the_research\" >What was unique about your approach to the research?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/reviewing-systemic-problems-for-autistic-adults-in-stemm-qa\/#What_were_your_findings\" >What were your findings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/reviewing-systemic-problems-for-autistic-adults-in-stemm-qa\/#What_do_you_hope_will_be_achieved_with_the_research_results_in_the_short_term\" >What do you hope will be achieved with the research results in the short term?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/reviewing-systemic-problems-for-autistic-adults-in-stemm-qa\/#What_are_the_long-term_societalenvironmentaleconomic_benefits_of_this_research\" >What are the long-term societal\/environmental\/economic benefits of this research?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/reviewing-systemic-problems-for-autistic-adults-in-stemm-qa\/#Where_is_this_research_taking_you_next_What_will_you_personally_be_doing_or_how_will_other_researchers_build_on_this_work\" >Where is this research taking you next? What will you personally be doing, or how will other researchers build on this work?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-gallery lightGallery\">\n<div data-thumb=\"https:\/\/scx1.b-cdn.net\/csz\/news\/tmb\/2024\/reviewing-systemic-pro.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/scx2.b-cdn.net\/gfx\/news\/hires\/2024\/reviewing-systemic-pro.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Credit: &lt;i&gt;iScience&lt;\/i&gt; (2024). DOI: 10.1016\/j.isci.2024.109080\">\n<figure class=\"article-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scx1.b-cdn.net\/csz\/news\/800a\/2024\/reviewing-systemic-pro.jpg\" alt=\"Reviewing systemic problems for autistic adults in STEMM: Q&amp;A\" title=\"Credit: iScience (2024). DOI: 10.1016\/j.isci.2024.109080\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\"\/><figcaption class=\"text-darken text-low-up text-truncate-js text-truncate mt-3\">\n                Credit: <i>i<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science<\/a><\/i> (2024). DOI: 10.1016\/j.isci.2024.109080<br \/>\n            <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>AJ Hinton, assistant professor of molecular physiology and biophysics, Amber Crabtree, graduate student in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, and colleagues have collaborated on a commentary about the challenges facing autistic adults in science, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a>, engineering, math, and medicine.<\/p>\n<p>As autistic adults face a high unemployment rate, the authors argue that solutions are necessary to evoke change within STEMM institutions so that they are more inclusive for autistic students and employees.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The ongoing under-utilization of autistic talent in the STEMM workforce is a major missed opportunity for the nation&#8217;s STEMM enterprise, not to mention for quality of life and meaningful engagement of autistic scientists,&#8221; said Keivan Stassun, director of Vanderbilt&#8217;s Frist Center for Autism and Innovation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While there is a rapidly growing awareness about this issue, the scholarly literature has a long way to go in terms of offering evidence-based findings and solutions, as well as centering authentic autistic voices. This article is a significant contribution because it does both.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The review &#8220;<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.isci.2024.109080\">Recruiting and retaining autistic talent in STEMM<\/a>&#8221; was published in <i>iScience<\/i> on March 15, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Crabtree answered some of our questions related to this review.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_problem_does_your_research_address\"><\/span>What problem does your research address?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Autism, a neurological and developmental difference that can cause difficulties in communication and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a> interactions, is estimated to be present in more than 5 million adults in the United States, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This group of adults faces high unemployment rates\u2014around 40% of autistic adults are employed, but just around 15% have full-time jobs.<\/p>\n<p>Systemic changes are needed to acquire and retain autistic adults in STEMM. In our commentary, we present the unique challenges autistic adults face in STEMM and possible solutions to overcome them.<\/p>\n<p>                                                                                                        <!-- Google middle Adsense block --><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_unique_about_your_approach_to_the_research\"><\/span>What was unique about your approach to the research?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most prior research uses a deficit-based <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roach, which alters the experimental design and can lead to unintentional bias. Instead, we focus on the unique ways in which autistic adults can enrich STEMM career fields and bring their strengths and abilities to the workforce.<\/p>\n<p>Our team works with diverse individuals across Vanderbilt University, so we decided to look at the literature from a strengths-based approach that does not view autism as a negative, but rather an asset which, with the proper skillset, can be valuable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_your_findings\"><\/span>What were your findings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The challenges faced by autistic adults in society, especially in STEMM fields are significant. However, there are ways to mitigate this and help autistic adults feel more included and supported.<\/p>\n<p>Making conscious efforts to communicate effectively and creating environments that accommodate unique needs can reduce feelings of exclusion. For example, it is seen more and more that journals and social media have become a tool for neurodivergent individuals. These platforms can be a way to showcase the diversity of both needs and strengths of different neurodivergent experiences.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to recognize that autistic individuals have diverse experiences and strengths, and we should focus on fostering those strengths rather than solely viewing autism from a deficit-based perspective.<\/p>\n<p>Some simple changes in how we interact and communicate can make a big difference for some autistic individuals, while others may require more support due to social, emotional, and cognitive difficulties. Therefore, it&#8217;s crucial to educate people at all levels about how to effectively support and work with autistic individuals to ensure their full inclusion in society and the workforce.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_hope_will_be_achieved_with_the_research_results_in_the_short_term\"><\/span>What do you hope will be achieved with the research results in the short term?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the short-term, we hope people will be able to expand their view about the roles of autistic adults in STEMM. Both autistic individuals and institutions need to work together to improve employment opportunities and dismantle barriers that exclude autistic individuals from participating fully in society.<\/p>\n<p>This requires a multi-faceted approach involving changes at the social, systemic, and professional levels, as well as education and training for both employers and employees, which we hope can be begin with this call to action.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_long-term_societalenvironmentaleconomic_benefits_of_this_research\"><\/span>What are the long-term societal\/environmental\/economic benefits of this research?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the increasing prevalence of autism, participation of autistic individuals in STEMM fields may be decreasing. We hope to reverse these worrying long-term trends and shift away from viewing autism from a deficit-based perspective.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_this_research_taking_you_next_What_will_you_personally_be_doing_or_how_will_other_researchers_build_on_this_work\"><\/span>Where is this research taking you next? What will you personally be doing, or how will other researchers build on this work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Within the DEI, there needs to be more data-backed research. In the future, we hope our team and others will continue to study the positive aspects of autistic inclusion within the STEMM.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-main__more p-4\">\n                                                                                                    <strong>More information:<\/strong><br \/>\n                                                    Amber Crabtree et al, Recruiting and retaining autistic talent in STEMM, <i>iScience<\/i> (2024). <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-doi=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1016\/j.isci.2024.109080\">DOI: 10.1016\/j.isci.2024.109080<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"d-inline-block text-medium my-4\">\n                                                Provided by<br \/>\n                                                                                                    Vanderbilt University<br \/>\n                                                                                                        <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"icon_open\" href=\"http:\/\/www.vanderbilt.edu\/\"><br \/>\n                                                        <svg><use href=\"https:\/\/medx.b-cdn.net\/tmpl\/v6\/img\/svg\/sprite.svg#icon_open\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                        <!-- print only --><\/p>\n<div class=\"d-none d-print-block\">\n<p>                                                 <strong>Citation<\/strong>:<br \/>\n                                                 Reviewing systemic problems for autistic adults in STEMM: Q&amp;A (2024, June 7)<br \/>\n                                                 retrieved 7 June 2024<br \/>\n                                                 from https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>\/2024-06-problems-autistic-adults-stemm-qa.html<\/p>\n<p>                                            This document is subject to copyright. 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