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Diana Tan is a Research Fellow at Macquarie University's School of Education, affiliated with both the Early Childhood Education Research Centre and the Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre. Originally from Singapore, she relocated from Perth, Western Australia (Noongar Country) to Dharug Country to join Macquarie University in 2021.
- PhD in Psychology, The University of Western Australia (2018)
- BSc (First Class Honours) in Psychology, The University of Western Australia (2013)
- Honorary Research Fellow, The University of Western Australia (2021-2027)
- Honorary Research Associate, Telethon Kids Institute (2020-2023)
Diana Tan leads an independent research program focused on understanding Autistic people's experiences with stigma, discrimination, and belonging across diverse settings. Her work incorporates quantitative, qualitative, and participatory approaches, with a strong commitment to collaborative research practices involving neurodivergent people as active decision-makers. Her broader research interests include social camouflaging and the auditory experiences of neurodivergent individuals.
Her recent publications (2025) demonstrate a strong focus on autism research methodology, sensory processing, social camouflaging, and quality of life metrics. The research spans multiple disciplines including neuroscience, clinical psychology, and sociocultural studies, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to understanding autism.
- Autism CRC Inclusive Research Practice Award (2023)
- Macquarie University ECR Showcase, People's Choice Award for Research Gallery (2023)
- Macquarie University Faculty of Arts Highly Commended Early Career Researcher (2023)
- Margot Prior ECR Award (2023)
Diana Tan serves as Associate Editor for Autism in Adulthood journal and has contributed to policy impacts, including team input at the ARC Policy Review of the National Competitive Grants Program Consultation Panel (April 2024). She leads multiple active research projects including 'Exploring Learning and Memory of Real-World Auditory Textures in the Autistic Community' and 'Co-developing a questionnaire for measuring societal attitudes towards autism and autistic people.'
Her research network spans multiple institutions and focuses on areas including Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Autistic Adult experiences, Femininity, Systematic Reviews, Qualitative Studies, Mental Health, Reflexive Thematic Analysis, and Theory of Mind.
