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Alix Generous (born 1992) is an American university student and biology researcher, who is famous for having Asperger's syndrome.
Alix Generous | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1992 |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | College of Charleston University of Vermont |
| Known for | having Asperger's syndrome |
| Website | https://www.alixgenerous.com/ |
Biography
editAlix grew up in Potomac and Santa Fe[1] where she was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and a bipolar disorder disease from an extremely young age, and started to receive medication from the age of 6.[2] As a child, she was extremely acquainted and interested in molecular biology and neuroscience. [3] She also graduated from and assisted neuroscience researchers at the College of Charleston and the University of Vermont and is a graduate student at Pepperdine University who graduated with a degree in psychology.[1]
Talks and competitions
editWhen she was 19, she ended up winning a competition for her research on coral reefs, which also got presented at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. She is also a co-founder of a biotech company named AutismSees, which aims to develop technology for people with disabilities to give presentations. She also worked with SustainUS, a youth environmental sustainability organization, back in 2013, which led to her becoming a delegate for the 2013 United Nations Climate Change Conference. [2][3] She is also a speaker who talked at a Ted Talk back in 2015 while she was a college student and biology researcher, talking about her difficulties with Asperger's syndrome and the importance of building environments for everyone to work in. [4]
References
edit- ^ a b "ABOUT". 2017-07-13. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ a b Raz, Guy (November 6, 2015). "How Do Stereotypes Of Mental Health Affect Us?". Alix Generous: How Do Stereotypes Of Mental Health Affect Us? : NPR. NPR. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ a b "Alix Generous: Neurodiversity Advocate - AWIS Magazine". AWIS. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Generous, Alix. "Alix Generous | Speaker | TED". www.ted.com. Retrieved 2024-11-20.