Neurodivergence Among ASA Members: Results of a Survey and Implications

Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center 

Room: CC-103 

A 2024 YouGov survey found that diagnosis or self-identification as neurodivergent among
adults in the United States was approximately 19%, and that prevalence rates are substantially
higher in younger age cohorts. Evidence from work on autism prevalence among
mathematicians, computer scientists, and physical scientists indicates that the prevalence of
neurodiversity rates among individuals in these fields is higher than in the general population.
However, no empirical data are known to exist about rates of neurodivergence among
statisticians, data scientists, and those in related fields. With the cooperation of the American
Statistical Association (ASA), we are surveying the ASA membership to investigate this issue.
This session will feature a discussion of the survey results and implications from a group of
neurodivergent statisticians, as well as ASA Associate Executive Director Donna LaLonde.

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Section on Statistical Consulting

Committee on Statistics and Disability

Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion Outreach Group