• Neurodiversity and the holidays with Lavinia Uscatescu and Hunter Tufarelli

  • Dec 2 2024
  • Durée: 20 min
  • Podcast

Neurodiversity and the holidays with Lavinia Uscatescu and Hunter Tufarelli

  • Résumé

  • Lavinia Uscatescu and Hunter Tufarelli joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about the importance of understanding and accommodating neurodivergent individuals in various environments, particularly social gatherings during the holiday season. The pair shared the impact environmental factors can have on neurodivergent individuals, as well as the significance of predictability and communication in social settings. As a person with autism, Tufarelli also shared her first-hand experiences and the importance of embracing self-care.

    About Uscatescu

    Uscatescu is research assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and oversees the Personalized Prediction Lab. Her research interests include using neuroimaging and eye tracking data to better understand autism, psychosis, and related conditions with a focus on developing more inclusive, neurodiversity-friendly environmental settings and psychological testing strategies.

    Tufarelli is a sophomore studying psychology and a research assistant in Uscatescu’s lab.

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