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Biography
I grew up in Singapore and moved to Noongar Country (Perth, Western Australia) in 2012 to pursue Honours and PhD degrees in Psychology at the University of Western Australia (UWA). My PhD and early postdoctoral research explored the biological mechanisms underlying the development of autism, using advanced quantitative methods.
Since relocating to Dharug Country to join Macquarie University in 2021, I have developed an independent research programme focused on understanding Autistic people's experiences with stigma, discrimination, and belonging across diverse settings, including universities. My current work incorporates quantitative, qualitative, and participatory approaches. I am committed to improving research practices by fostering collaboration with Autistic and otherwise neurodivergent people, ensuring they are active decision-makers throughout the research process.
My broader research interests include social camouflaging and the auditory experiences of neurodivergent individuals.
Education/Academic qualification
Psychology, PhD, The University of Western Australia
Award Date: 17 Mar 2018
Psychology, BSc (First Class Honours), The University of Western Australia
Award Date: 13 Mar 2013
External positions
Honorary Research Fellow, The University of Western Australia
9 Apr 2021 → 9 Apr 2027
Honorary Research Associate, Telethon Kids Institute
16 Sept 2020 → 30 Sept 2023
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Exploring Learning and Memory of Real-World Auditory Textures in the Autistic Community
Poulsen, B., Hernandez-Perez, H. & Tan, D.
19/04/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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2024 ACT Govt Education Inclusive education professional learning: 5 program suite.
Tait, K., McMaugh, A., Silveira, S., Tan, D., Jones, T., Skrebneva, I., Datta, P., Torrington, J., Smith, T., Nelson, K., Lai, J., Hijira, S., Wilson, K. & Jones, T.
1/10/24 → 28/02/25
Project: Consultancy
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Research informing Reframing Autism position statements
Tan, D. & Lepouris, M.
18/03/24 → 31/05/24
Project: Research
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Co-developing a questionnaire for measuring societal attitudes towards autism and autistic people
1/01/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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EES 2021: ECR Enabling Scheme: Experiences of stigma among autistic university students
1/07/21 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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Auditory environments influence the link between Autistic traits and quality of life
Poulsen, R., Tan, D. W., Sowman, P. F., McAlpine, D. & Pellicano, E., 27 Mar 2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 1, p. 1-13 13 p., 10612.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the construct validity of the Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire: a factor analytic study
McKinnon, K., Bougoure, M., Zhuang, S., Tan, D. W. & Magiati, I., Mar 2025, In: Autism. 29, 3, p. 642–658 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Figure disembedding facility and reduced left visual field bias are linked to the social dimension of autistic traits
English, M. C. W., Raiter, I. M., Chen, N. T. M., Tan, D. W., Parmentier, F. B. R., Visser, T. A. W. & Maybery, M. T., 9 Jun 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Attention, Perception and Psychophysics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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First impressions towards autistic people: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Wanigasekera, L. C., Maybery, M. T., Palermo, R., Whitehouse, A. J. O. & Tan, D. W., May 2025, In: Autism Research. 18, 5, p. 983–1010 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reporting community involvement in autism research: findings from the journal Autism
Tan, D. W., Crane, L., Haar, T., Heyworth, M., Poulsen, R. & Pellicano, E., Feb 2025, In: Autism. 29, 2, p. 490–503 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Macquarie University ECR Showcase, People's Choice Award for Research Gallery
Tan, Diana (Recipient), 2023
Prize
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Macquarie University Faculty of Arts Highly Commended Early Career Researcher
Tan, Diana (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Other distinction
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Impacts
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2024 Contributed to Team Input at ARC Policy Review of the National Competitive Grants Program Consultation Panel 30.4.24
Tiffany Jones (Participant), Louise D'Arcens (Participant), Diana Tan (Participant) & Shirley Wyver (Participant)
Impact: Policy impacts