Dr Gemma Williams PhD

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Dr Gemma Williams PhD
Qualitative Researcher - Author - Speaker - Consultant

Hi! I'm Gemma Williams. I'm an academic researcher, consultant and public speaker focussed on improving autistic and neurodivergent people's quality of life.

I'm a Visiting Honorary Lecturer at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) at the University of Sussex, a member of the Westminster Commission on Autism and an Associate Member of the Heasman Flow Lab (York St John University).

Originally trained as a linguist, my research interests have extended to more social justice-related issues, including: autistic people’s experiences of loneliness, barriers to healthcare for neurodivergent people, neurodivergence and homelessness, the sensory environments of public spaces, neurodivergent sensory processing, autistic experiences of reproductive health and autistic flow states.

In addition to my academic posts I have contributed to a number of commissioned reports, projects and inquiries aimed at improving service provision for autistic and neurodivergent people.

My first book, Understanding Others in a Neurodiverse World was published by Pavilion Publishing in July 2024.

My second book Neurodiversity in English Language Teaching: A Primer is due for publication by Pavilion ELT in Spring 2026.

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