Dr Kana Grace
Psychologist
Founder of Valtameri for Neurodivergence and Health Support and Education: valtameri-grace.com
Honorary Research Fellow @ioe.bsky.social
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#autism, #adhd, #tourette, #dyslexia, #dyspraxia, #hypermobility
- I had a pleasure of delivering a keynote at the Australasian Society for Autism and Research (ASfAR) event. I loved sharing my talk, answering questions, and connecting with their members. Appreciated the positive feedback🙏🩵 The quotes are available on my blog: tinyurl.com/4vcyucpk
- Reposted by Dr Kana GraceA qualitative analysis by @kanabaletti.bsky.social et al found that autistic adults face a conflict between balancing their desire for social connection with their limited energy for engaging in social experiences. FREE until 25th November www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1177/...
- Reposted by Dr Kana GraceNew CRAE Research Summary Grace et al. (2025). ‘Trapped in a no-win situation’: A qualitative exploration of autistic adults’ experiences of loneliness. Loneliness is more than lack of connection. @kanabaletti.bsky.social
- Our paper has recently been published in @Autism in Adulthood: “Trapped in a No-Win Situation”: A Qualitative Exploration of Autistic Adults’ Experiences of Loneliness tinyurl.com/2yeuch6j @craeioe.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk @lauramaycrane.bsky.social @annaremington.bsky.social
- This is my final paper from my PhD on loneliness in autistic adults at @craeioe.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk, co-authored with @lauramaycrane.bsky.social and @annaremington.bsky.social.
- Unfortunately, the journal version is not open access - but the full version is freely available here: 🔗 discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10...
- The 2nd cohort of my 7-week live online course Neurodivergence & Whole-Person Health starts Oct 4 💻 🌍 Open worldwide Evidence-based & rooted in lived experience (including much of my own!). Early-bird until Sept 6. Details: tinyurl.com/yw542tcj I warmly invite you to come and see!
- Here are some of what previous participants shared: 💬 “I can’t recommend it enough. Solidly research based, fully referenced, delivered from a place of lived experience with profound awareness for the intersectionalities at play in this space.”
- 💬 “thank you all for being one of these places that embrace all of who we are 💚🩵💛”
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View full threadBecause of past trauma, I’ve chosen to share much of my own story within the course space for now, where it feels safer and more supportive for both myself and participants. Come and see!
- Reposted by Dr Kana Grace#CRAEresearchSummaries Evaluating measures to assess loneliness in autistic adults. Grace et al (2023) Questionnaires exist to assess loneliness, but do they apply to autistic adults? crae.ioe.ac.uk/evalu... Kana Grace, Anna Remington, Jade Davies and Laura Crane (2023)
- I’m grateful for the privilege of reviewing papers by Japanese researchers - but so many still say things like “Autism Spectrum Disorder” or “they are impaired in…”. When I propose research to address these outdated views, I’m told it would “make Japan look bad”. Such injustice.
- Reposted by Dr Kana GraceWhile RFK Jr. Made his remarks saying autistic life is a tragedy that destroys families, I sat right in front of him and made it a point to let him know he was wrong. My latest for @msnbc.com www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
- Reposted by Dr Kana GraceCan't make it to Monday's online webinar "Amplifying unheard voices: the inclusion of people with intellectual disability in autism research"? No problem, the webinar will be recorded. Register now & we'll let you know when the recording is available aspect.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #InclusiveResearch
- Thank you so much for your support🥰🙏
- There's just 1 week left to register at Early Bird rates to attend this online course – "Neurodivergence & Whole-Person Health", developed & presented by @kanabaletti.bsky.social. Tap into Kana's lived and research experience and come away with practical tools to support neurodivergent individuals.
- Reposted by Dr Kana GraceThere's just 1 week left to register at Early Bird rates to attend this online course – "Neurodivergence & Whole-Person Health", developed & presented by @kanabaletti.bsky.social. Tap into Kana's lived and research experience and come away with practical tools to support neurodivergent individuals.
- After some delays, I’m thrilled to finally launch my course, "Neurodivergence and Whole-Person Health", this May! 🎉 You can find all the details here: www.valtameri-grace.com/neurodiverge... #neurodivergence #autism #eatingdisorders #ehlersdanlos #chronicpain
- Reposted by Dr Kana GraceCheck out @sedsconnective.org for invaluable support
- Reposted by Dr Kana GraceDelighted to have featured on this #adhd podcast featuring our @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social research on #hypermobility and #nd. Thanks @lisaquadt.bsky.social Prof Hugo Critchley youtu.be/iNeQm5atZjg?...
