Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Researcher Haris Sri Vasan outlines 'Neurodiversity 2.0' calling for institutional redesign
Summary
Haris Sri Vasan introduced a "Neurodiversity 2.0 Zero" framework that shifts focus from recognition to structural redesign of education, research and technology to include people with complex support needs and to center dignity in institutional design.
Haris Sri Vasan, a PhD candidate in neuroscience, opened the online panel by proposing a “Neurodeiversity 2.0 Zero” framework that moves the debate about autism from symbolic recognition toward systemic redesign. He said the framework "shifts the focus from identity recognition to institutional redesign," arguing that dignity must be embedded in how systems operate, not only in language.
Vasan said current research and policy too often exclude autistic people with higher support needs because common study methods favor participants who are easy to recruit or assess. "When lives are missing from data, they are often missing from design," he warned, urging methodological changes so the full spectrum informs…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
