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Dr. Steven Kapp is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Portsmouth’s School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences, within the Faculty of Science and Health. His work focuses on autism and neurodiversity, integrating perspectives from developmental psychology, public policy, and disability studies. He holds a PhD from UCLA and has held roles such as Director of Science at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, influencing DSM-5 revisions. His research emphasizes autistic quality of life, healthcare access, and participatory methodologies.
Education: BSc in Public Policy (University of Southern California), MA (2013) and PhD (2016) in Human Development and Psychology within Education at UCLA. Postdoctoral research at the University of Exeter (2016–2019) focused on autism diagnosis and neurodiversity. Current teaching includes coordinating the MSc Neurodiversity Studies module and lecturing on disability studies.
Research Interests: Autistic identity and rights, sensory-motor functioning, healthcare accessibility, and autism advocacy. His work critiques ableist frameworks and promotes neurodiversity-affirming practices. Recent articles explore autism service outcomes, neurodiversity terminology, and oxytocin research through critical lenses.
Awards: None explicitly listed. Advising: Supervises students in BSc and MSc programs. Grants: Collaborates on Wellcome Trust-funded projects. Labs/Teams: Associated with the Centre for Integrated Health and Wellbeing, focusing on neurodivergent inclusion in healthcare and education.
