Biography

Dr. Tanyathorn Hauwadhanasuk is an expert in Special Education, Research Methodology, and autism studies, with a focus on culturally responsive advocacy. She holds a Ph.D. from Saint Louis University, where her dissertation on advocating for Chinese-speaking families of children with autism was widely recognized. Dr. Hauwadhanasuk serves as an expert at the Research Institution for Autism at Khon Kaen University, Thailand.

In her academic career, Dr. Hauwadhanasuk has taught several research courses, including Qualitative Research Methods, Quantitative Research Methods in Education, Mixed-Methods Design, and Survey Design and Sampling. She integrates both theoretical and practical applications of research methodologies, guiding students in research design, data analysis, and ensuring cultural sensitivity in research practices. Her courses also emphasize real-world engagement, involving students in community-based research projects to help them connect their academic learning with real-world issues. Notably, she employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design for evaluating the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's sensory-friendly educational concerts for students with diverse abilities, integrating both quantitative and qualitative data collection to assess the impact on student engagement and learning outcomes.

Dr. Hauwadhanasuk has extensive professional experience in leading community-based research, particularly in autism, special education, and public health policy. She has worked as s a program manager for the Culturally Appropriate Transformation for a Culture of Health (CATCH) program, she trains students in health coaching and supports research participants. Additionally, she has mentored research staff and students in grant writing, data management, and ensuring inclusive and culturally sensitive research practices, positively impacting both her students and the communities she serves. Through her advocacy for inclusion and her dedication to educational equity, Dr. Hauwadhanasuk continues to make a significant impact in both her academic and professional work.