Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Cambridge, Simon Baron-Cohen has made several ground-breaking contributions to science. He formulated both the mindblindness theory of autism and the prenatal sex steroid theory of autism. He has also developed psychometric scales such as the Autism Spectrum Quotient that discriminate high-functioning autism. This was recommended by NICE as a ‘red flag’ for autism. Professor Baron-Cohen has published books for both parents and practitioners and made two BAFTA-nominated DVDs for teaching people with autism. He is also Co-Editor in Chief of Molecular Autism, and President of the International Society for Autism Research.
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Back to directory listingProfessor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen FBA FMedSci
Job Title
Professor and Director, Autism Research Centre
Institution
University of Cambridge
Year elected
2018
Interests
SpecialitiesDevelopmental cognitive neuroscience of autism; and prenatal sex steroid effects on brain and behaviour.
Section committee elected byPsychiatry, psychology and mental health, behavioural science, genomics, epidemiology, clinical trials, population health sciences and global health
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