Sandra Jones is pro vice-chancellor of engagement at Australian Catholic University in Melbourne, Australia. As an academic, she has researched autistic adolescent development, public understanding and acceptance of autism, and autistic people’s lived experiences of inclusion and exclusion. As an autistic woman and the mother of two adult autistic sons, she is a passionate advocate for the inclusion of autistic people in all aspects of society.
Sandra Jones
Pro vice-chancellor of engagement, Australian Catholic University
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