Dr Kana Grace, PhD, DipIBLM
Practitioner | Educator | Researcher | Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional | Autism, Neurodivergence & Well-Being
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Bluesky
Substack
Substack
Websites
Valtameri (Autism and Neurodivergence Support)
Valtameri (Autism and Neurodivergence Support)
Based in Okinawa, we support and stand with neurodivergent people and their families worldwide. We are committed to enhancing the understanding and support of whole-person health for neurodivergent individuals by incorporating Lifestyle Medicine principles. We strive to create equitable access to accurate information and care for both neurodivergence and lifestyle medicine, leading to better health for all.
Personal website
Personal website
Plant Based Health Professionals UK
Plant Based Health Professionals UK
Find a UK health professional to deliver talks, presentations and attend conferences
UCL profile
UCL profile
Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory
Neurodivergent Practitioners Directory
Media Features
Daniel Tammet's interview on LEGEND (from around 34:34) en français
Daniel Tammet's interview on LEGEND (from around 34:34) en français
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Nine Minds by Daniel Tammet
Nine Minds by Daniel Tammet
Des pierres, ils ont fait des étoiles - Daniel Tammet - Les Arènes
Des pierres, ils ont fait des étoiles - Daniel Tammet - Les Arènes
Autism and the ache of loneliness
Autism and the ache of loneliness
Autistic-led autism research - with Dr. Kana Grace
Autistic-led autism research - with Dr. Kana Grace
Dr. Kana Grace is a research psychologist, advocate, Specialist Mentor, and educator, specializing in the mental and physical health of neurodivergent people. Curre…
Autistica Changemakers
Autistica Changemakers
Autistica Changemakers - short clip
Autistica Changemakers - short clip
Meet the autistic scientists redefining autism research
Meet the autistic scientists redefining autism research
Discovery - Broad spectrum - BBC Sounds
Discovery - Broad spectrum - BBC Sounds
The 1st Place for Research Impact
The 1st Place for Research Impact
On Friday, July 28, I attended a meeting for the announcement of selected applicants for the Academist Prize cohort, 2023-24 academic year. Eight people were selected for the Academist Prize to join their cohort for the coming academic year, and I have been awarded 1st place for my research/advocacy work. What was particularly encouraging for me was that the Japanese staff at the Academist and judges supported my desire to make the world a better place for neurodivergent (henceforth ND) people a
Speaking
Keynote 2025 at Australasian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR)
Keynote 2025 at Australasian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR)
Keynote at the International Symposium at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)_07.03.24
Keynote at the International Symposium at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)_07.03.24
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Keynote at the International Symposium at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) (Japanese Audio)_07.03.24
Keynote at the International Symposium at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) (Japanese Audio)_07.03.24
Inclusive Communication Symposium 2024, Interview with Keynote Speaker Kana Grace
Inclusive Communication Symposium 2024, Interview with Keynote Speaker Kana Grace
KEYNOTE- Inclusive Communication Symposium 2024
KEYNOTE- Inclusive Communication Symposium 2024
C-Hub’s Annual Symposium brings together bold ideas and innovative thinkers to explore themes that enhance our ability to engender excellence through inclusion. Each year, we focus on a specific topic (2021: Inclusive Mentoring; 2022: Inclusive Leadership) to invite the broader community to share their work, insights, and practices.
Dr. Kana Grace Unmasking the Invisible Struggles: Navigating Neurodivergence and Co-Occurring Challenges
Dr. Kana Grace Unmasking the Invisible Struggles: Navigating Neurodivergence and Co-Occurring Challenges
Autism as an invisible disability: What you see is NOT everything
Autism as an invisible disability: What you see is NOT everything
King's College London - Seminar: Dr Kana Grace. 19.04.23
King's College London - Seminar: Dr Kana Grace. 19.04.23
UCL's GRRAND (UK) webinar - May 2024
UCL's GRRAND (UK) webinar - May 2024
ARCAP (AUS) webinar – October 2023
ARCAP (AUS) webinar – October 2023
Autiatica webinar (UK), Autistic Adults’ Experience in Mental Health Services - January 2023
Autiatica webinar (UK), Autistic Adults’ Experience in Mental Health Services - January 2023
Selected Publications
PhD thesis on loneliness in autistic adults
PhD thesis on loneliness in autistic adults
"Trapped in a no-win situation": a qualitative exploration of autistic adults' experiences of loneliness - UCL Discovery
"Trapped in a no-win situation": a qualitative exploration of autistic adults' experiences of loneliness - UCL Discovery
Loneliness in autistic adults: A systematic review
Loneliness in autistic adults: A systematic review
Evaluating measures to assess loneliness in autistic adults
Evaluating measures to assess loneliness in autistic adults
Measuring Loneliness in Autistic Adults: A Collaborative Approach to Refining the UCLA Loneliness Scale | Autism in Adulthood
Measuring Loneliness in Autistic Adults: A Collaborative Approach to Refining the UCLA Loneliness Scale | Autism in Adulthood
Google Scholar
Google Scholar
Crossing Borders, Connecting Worlds: My Journey with Neurodivergence and Connective Tissue Disorders
Crossing Borders, Connecting Worlds: My Journey with Neurodivergence and Connective Tissue Disorders
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