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.

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 worked with the Westminster Commission on Autism and National Development Team for Inclusion, contributing to a number of commissioned reports, projects and inquiries aimed at improving service provision for autistic and neurodivergent people.

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

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