Astronomy and Neurodiversity Blog Collection
Patricia Knezek
This is about an autistic woman who studies astronomy. She discusses her experiences and how ableism has impacted her and those around her.
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NASA Science Editorial Team
This is about an event that took place in 2022 in which children with autism engaged in special activities. The article covers what happened as well as how it was set up.
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Space Point Staff
This is about the experiences surrounding neurodivergent individuals in the astronomy field. It covers the advantages and obstacles faced by these individuals in the field, as well as provides examples of notable figures.
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Katie Toman
This is about teaching heliophysics to people with autism. It covers a passion project by its author that aims to provide a pathway for neurodivergent people to find employment opportunities in STEM.
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WGAD Committee
This describes a committee of individuals dedicated to promoting equity and inclusion for astronomers with disabilities. The post covers all the basic info about the committee.
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Briley Lewis
This article is about how to make astronomy more accessible to disabled individuals. Specifically, it outlines possible solutions that go above and beyond existing support mechanisms such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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