AIR-P Presents: Research Basics Training: Working Towards Inclusive Autism Research

Morrigan Hunter

OHSU University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Oregon Health & Science University

Morrigan Hunter, MA, MSW, Is an Autistic educator and researcher whose work focuses on addressing the systemic violence against Autistic and other disabled people by promoting pleasure and sexual health equity. As a researcher and Autistic person they firmly believe that inclusion of Autistic people into autism research is essential to promoting better outcomes for the Autistic community. They live in Chicago with their partner and two bunnies, Opal and Maeve

Reid Caplan

Accessible Academia

Reid Caplan, MA, is the founder of Accessible Academia, which aims to center the voices of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the research that impacts their lives. Their research and advocacy focuses on participatory action-based, cognitively accessible projects that promote community inclusion for people with I/DD. They also serve as the Accessible Policy Coordinator for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, a disability rights nonprofit by and for autistic people. They hold a Master's degree in Social Policy from Brandeis University, and a Bachelor's degree in Health and Society from Beloit College.

Maria Massolo

Kaiser Permanente

Maria Massolo, PhD serves as co-lead of the AIR-P Gender, Sexuality and Reproductive Health node. At the Kaiser Permanente N. CAL Autism Research Program, Maria has directed and implemented qualitative studies with Autistic persons, parents of Autistic children, and healthcare providers, has managed community advisory boards and mentored students. Her research interests include intersectionality, social determinants of health, health access for marginalized diverse populations, and community based participatory research. Dr. Massolo holds a PhD in cultural anthropology and has published on methods, autism in adults, physician knowledge of autism, healthcare transition, Latinx access to healthcare, and reproductive health.