Dr. Radulski is an expert on neurodiversity inclusion, and an academic in Sociology and Legal Studies at La Trobe University. She commenced her career as La Trobe's inaugural Manager of Neurodiversity Inclusion (2019-2024), where she lead and designed multi-award-winning research studies and programs recognised for excellence in Innovation, Leadership, Teaching, and Knowledge Mobilisation.
In addition to her academic research, she supports organizations, universities, and employers with advancing their strategic planning, program delivery, and policy-based approaches to Neurodiversity inclusion; offering research-backed and evidence-based professional development training, leadership coaching, and strategic and policy support. Her interdisciplinary and intersectional approach focuses primarily on conceptualizing Neurotypical Privilege, and identifying structural, social, and institutional barriers to inclusion for Neurominority groups (e.g. Autism, ADHD, mental health conditions).
Team Leader and
Program Designer
Award focus:
“Promoting awareness of inclusion challenges, delivering real world impact and empowering students and communities to discover solutions to inequity.”
Beth Radulski is the winner of a 2020 Humanities and Social Sciences Research Award
Award focus:
Research translation and mobilization for a public audience
Beth Radulski is the winner of a 2020 College Provost Teaching Award at La Trobe University.
Award focus:
"For inspiring teaching practice and support for student learning through leadership in the areas of equity and Neurodiversity."
2020 First-Place winner in Humanities and Social Sciences,
La Trobe University
Award Focus:
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition challenges PhD Candidates to translate their PhD into a 3-minute speech aimed at a general audience.
Beth Radulski was the recipient of a Pro-Vice Chancellor's Commendation in 2016
Award Focus:
For academic excellence in maintaining a grade point average within the top 15% of the cohort for the duration of one academic year.
Committee Affiliations
Committee Member – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
Advising the Senior Executive Group, La Trobe University
April 2022-November 2024
Chair – Disability Advisory Group
La Trobe University
April 2023-November 2024 (member since 03/2022)
Chair – Neurodiversity Working Group
La Trobe University
October 2021-November 2024
Neurodiversity Consultant and Advisor
Untapped Advisory Group
June 2020-Present
Committee Member - Autism Inclusion Advisory Board
Australian Catholic University
August 2020-December 2022
Higher Degree by Research Representative - Executive Committee
Australasian Society for Autism Research
November 2019-November 2021
Representative for Equity & Diversity- Graduate Research Committee
La Trobe University
May 2019-May 2021
Media Engagements and Publications
The Conversation
Role: Article Author
Topic: ABC’s new comedy Austin grapples with autism stereotypes – with mixed success
Date: 12 June 2024
Reads: 18,242
Australian Broadcasting Corporation News Radio
Role: Invited Interviewee
Topic: Australian National Autism Strategy
Date: April 1 2024
Australian Broadcasting Corporation News Radio
Role: Invited Interviewee
Topic: Study on Cross-Cultural Differences in Autism Stigma
Date: March 21 2024
3CR Radio
Role: Invited Interviewee
Topic: Autistic burnout and cultural safety for staff and students in universities
Date: 12 April 2023
The Age Newspaper
Role: Interviewee for Feature Article
Topic: The La Trobe University Neurodiversity Placements Program
Date: 10 April 2023
In Conversation, La Trobe University
Role: Interviewee (Television)
Topic: Neurodiversity at La Trobe University
Date: March 2023
Link: https://youtu.be/q5HY0SkPzVE
The Conversation
Role: Article Author
Topic: What are ‘masking’ and ‘camouflaging’ in the context of Autism and ADHD?
Date: 9 January 2023
Reads: 40,258
Raising Children Network Australia
Role: Article Contributor
Topic: Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence: A Guide for families
Date: June 2022
3CR Radio
Role: Invited Interviewee for Autism Acceptance Month
Topic: Autism and Neurodiversity: Awareness to Acceptance
Date: April 2020