Dr. Lisa Settles

Dr. Lisa Settles is the director of Tulane University’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders, where she has dedicated over 20 years to autism research and working with thousands of patients. She advocates for a nuanced understanding of autism, emphasizing the individuality of each person on the spectrum and the importance of recognizing their inherent value. Settles has expressed frustration with the reductive and outdated characterizations of autism presented by public figures, arguing that they undermine the progress made in understanding and supporting individuals with autism.