Judy Singer

Judy Singer is an Australian sociologist best known for coining the term "autism spectrum disorder" and for her work in autism advocacy. She has contributed significantly to understanding autism as a diverse condition affecting social interaction and communication. Singer emphasizes the importance of neurodiversity—recognizing neurological differences as natural variations rather than deficits. Her perspective has helped shift societal views toward greater acceptance and inclusion of autistic individuals, promoting the idea that neurological differences enrich human diversity.