The ASDD SIG is grateful for the leadership of our current co-chairs:


Hannah Morton, PhD
Dr. Hannah Morton is a neurodivergent postdoctoral fellow at Oregon Health & Science University. Her research examines social acceptance and peer victimization of autistic and neurodivergent youth as well as the overlap and distinction of autism and ADHD. Her recent work focuses on the validity of outcome measurement in autism and ADHD as well as the inclusion of affirming language and autistic voices within the field.
Co-Chair Elect
Katherine Pickard, PhD
Thanks to all of our previous SIG co-chairs for their leadership:
SIG Co-Chairs
2024 Tyler Higgs & Hannah Morton
2023 Cara Pugliese and Tyler Higgs
2022 Lindsey Burrell and Cara Pugliese
2021 Emily Kuschner and Lindsey Burrell
2020 Karen Bearss and Emily Kuschner
2019 Brenna Maddox and Karen Bearss
2018 Cy Nadler, Lauren Moskowitz, and Brenna Maddox
2017 Cy Nadler and Lauren Moskowitz
2016 Matt Lerner and Connor Kerns
2015 Matt Lerner and Connor Kerns
2013 – 2014 Susan White and Jeff Wood (Founding Co-Chairs)