Dr. Bronwyn Wilson is an Author, Researcher and Educator who is passionate about Diversity and Inclusion. She currently lives in a small beachside town in Western Australia after having moved from Brisbane for her husband’s work. From working as a teacher to embarking on research, her passion for teaching students in the classroom has transformed into a passion for helping adults in neurodiverse relationships within a global classroom. Dr Bron completed her PhD thesis at Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia where she researched the communication difficulties that can occur within the close relationships of adults with ASD Level 1 (Asperger’s Syndrome). She also holds a Master of Special Education, obtained from Griffith University in Brisbane, and a Bachelor of Education from James Cook University, Townsville.
She has published peer-reviewed papers and presented at the 5th Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2017 held at the International Centre in Sydney, September 2017; the 5th World Autism Conference, Houston, Texas, USA, November 2018; and the first virtual Neurodiverse Love Conference, February 2023.
As a wife, mother, daughter, and sibling of people on the autism spectrum, her life experiences have underpinned the way that she approached the research process. Rather than purely conforming to conventional interview methods, chatting, and talking over many hours with her participants created a relaxed dialogue that delivered rare insights into their lives.
These insights are the subject of her ‘Have They Gone Nuts?’ series of books, which are widely regarded as some of the best books for understanding autism and navigating neurodiverse relationships. Dr. Bron is committed to furthering awareness of neurodiverse relationships that is respectful and considerate, while providing up-to-date education and information verified by peer-reviewed empirical research. She is keen to grow the wider community’s knowledge and understanding regarding what it means to be in a neurodiverse relationship for those who are on the autism spectrum, for those who live with and love them, for those who are friends or family members, and for those who work with people in neurodiverse relationships. Dr. Bron maintains that equal attention and value ought to be given to all positions since relationships are multi-perspective and all people deserve honour and respect, equally as unique human beings.
Dr. Bron believes that knowledge is power, both to inform and to make educated decisions, and it is for that reason that she has devoted her life to advancing knowledge and awareness concerning autism across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on communication within neurodiverse relationships. Her aspiration is to contribute to building amity between the autistic and neurotypical populations by improving knowledge and understanding of the interaction and need differences of each, and the resulting complexities they face when relating with each other.
In her spare time, Dr. Bron enjoys swimming, sewing, and decorating her home, along with watching the boats sail past, listening to the waves and enjoying the ocean views from her verandah.
