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

Delivered a Keynote at the Australasian Society for Autism and Research (AsfAR) Event

On 4th December, I had a pleasure of delivering a keynote at the Australasian Society for Autism and Research (ASfAR) Online Showcase Event 2025:Career Trajectories & Autistic-Led Autism Research by A...

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A 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/...

“Trapped in a No-Win Situation”: A Qualitative Exploration of Autistic Adults’ Experiences of Loneliness | Autism in Adulthood

Background: Loneliness is a major public health concern, affecting individuals’ mental and physical health. Autistic adults self-report higher levels of loneliness compared with non-autistic adults, y...

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New 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

“Trapped in a no-win situation”

Loneliness is a common emotion experienced by many, but previous research indicates higher rates of loneliness within the autistic adult community. Led by Kana Grace, an autistic researcher, this s…

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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

“Trapped in a No-Win Situation”: A Qualitative Exploration of Autistic Adults’ Experiences of Loneliness | Autism in Adulthood

Background: Loneliness is a major public health concern, affecting individuals’ mental and physical health. Autistic adults self-report higher levels of loneliness compared with non-autistic adults, y...

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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!

#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)

Evaluating measures to assess loneliness in autistic adults

Questionnaires exist to assess loneliness, but do they apply to autistic adults? A study with 203 autistic adults in the UK explored this, using two questionnaires: the UCLA Loneliness Scale 3 and …

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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.

While 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...

Opinion | I know RFK Jr. is wrong about autistic people — because he's talking about me

“These are kids who will never pay taxes,” HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said of autistic children Wednesday. "They’ll never hold a job.”

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Can'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

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Amplifying unheard voices: the inclusion of people with intellectual disability in autism research. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email...

This interactive webinar will bring together researchers, an Autistic person with an intellectual disability, and a parent of an Autistic person with an intellectual disability to explore how to creat...

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Thank you so much for your support🥰🙏

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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.

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.

Dr Kana Grace @kanabaletti.bsky.social · last yr.

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

Check out @sedsconnective.org for invaluable support

Delighted 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?...

🌿 A warm invitation to my upcoming course! 🌿 Over the past year, I’ve poured my heart into developing this course - bringing together research from both #neurodivergent and neuro-majority researchers while weaving in my own lived experiences. #Autism #ADHD #ChronicIllness #Tourette and more...

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

I was surprised to hear my name mentioned in Daniel Tammet’s interview on LEGEND. Bravo, Daniel, for your advocacy in France! youtu.be/wZBaxYGYTso?... (from around 34:34)

DANIEL TAMMET, UN DES 100 GÉNIES DU SIÈCLE : SA VIE D’AUTEUR AUTISTE ASPERGER, SA MÉMOIRE HORS NORME

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Excited about my January public lecture at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology! The response has been overwhelming, and the Japanese session hit full capacity within days of advertising. Currently, there's a waiting list – thank you for the incredible interest!

Excited to announce I'll be delivering a keynote at the 2024 Inclusive Communication Symposium by the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University. Join us in breaking down barriers to inclusion: groups.oist.jp/c-hub/inclus... #inclusion #neurodiversity

Join us tomorrow for a webinar discussing loneliness and autism. Check out the details below⤵️ www.autismspectrum.org.au/community-ev...

ARCAP Webinar – Autism and loneliness

In recognition of Mental Health Month, this webinar will explore how researchers are working in partnership with Autistic people to understand and measure Autistic experiences of loneliness, and what ...

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New research study📣 We’re looking for autistic and non-autistic adults (over 18 years old) from any country to complete an anonymous 15–30-minute survey about loneliness and wellbeing: redcap.link/AspectWellbeing #loneliness #mentalhealth #autism

Hello! I'm Kana. I'm a multiply neurodivergent researcher on the health and wellbeing of neurodivergent people. In addition to my love for science, I love dancing ballet 🧠🩰 #HiSciSky