Simone Dufresne

Simone Dufresne is a Lecturer at Tufts University’s Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study & Human Development, part of the School of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD from Tufts University (2024), an MA from Tufts, and a BA from Wellesley College. Her research focuses on neurodivergent individuals’ self-perception and societal navigation, particularly in higher education contexts, and interventions to support autistic youth and families. She has 15 years of experience in autism support roles.

Education:

• PhD in Child Study & Human Development, Tufts University (2024)
• MA in Child Study & Human Development, Tufts University
• BA from Wellesley College

Research Interests: Dufresne’s work centers on neurodivergence, autism advocacy, and participatory methodologies. Her 2024 dissertation evaluated workshops for neurodivergent students at Tufts. She emphasizes inclusive educational practices and societal integration strategies for autistic individuals.

Teaching Activities (2024–2025):

• CSHD 204: Master's Thesis Workshop (Fall 2024 & Spring 2025)
• CSHD 151: Intellectual Development (Fall 2024)
• CSHD 161: Advanced Personal-Social Development (Spring 2025)
• CSHD 109: Autism Across the Lifespan (Spring 2025)

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided text. Her work focuses on applied research and educational interventions without mentioned grants or advising roles. No lab affiliations are noted.