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Why Is the Next Cohort of My Course Starting on February 11?
I have been living with chronic pain on a daily basisâespecially over the past yearâto the point where there were moments I genuinely felt my time might be limited. Because of this lived reality, I feel even more deeply committed to my course and to offering something that can give people hope. That is why I chose February 11 . February 11 is recognised as the World Day of the Sick  and is also the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes . Every day, people from all over the world t

Kana Grace
Jan 82 min read
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Enrollment Is Open for the Next Cohort
Iâm pleased to share that my course, Neurodivergence and Whole-Person Health , is now enrolling for the next cohort starting in February 2026. đ Â This is a fully online, seven-week course that includes recorded lectures, two optional live Q&A sessions, a final reflection session, and course-long access to a dedicated online community. Â If youâve attended my talks and enjoyed them, I can confidently say that this course offers an even richer experienceâmore holistic and mor

Kana Grace
Dec 17, 20251 min read
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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 Autistic Researchers. Â I truly enjoyed delivering my talk, responding to questions, and connecting with both established and early-career autistic and non-autistic researchers. Â I wholeheartedly appreciated the positive feedbck I received â thank you: âThank you for your bravery

Kana Grace
Dec 9, 20251 min read
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Yui-Maru Scholarship for Okinawan Participants in "Neurodivergence & Whole-Person Health"
We are excited to introduce the "Yui-Maru Scholarship" for Okinawan participants in our course, Neurodivergence & Whole-Person Health !...

Kana Grace
Mar 12, 20253 min read
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Join Us! Neurodivergence & Whole-Person Health
đżÂ A warm invitation to my upcoming course!  đż Over the past year, Iâve poured my heart into developing this course - bringing together...

Kana Grace
Mar 11, 20251 min read
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"Nine Minds" by Daniel Tammet now available in Polish
This month, "Nine Minds" by Daniel Tammet was released in Polish. You can find the Polish edition here . I had the honor of being...

Kana Grace
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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Discover Self-Compassion: A Free Program for Autistic Adults
This blog was contributed by my colleagues in Australia: Dr Ru Ying Cai, Research Fellow at Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) Dr Chris...

Kana Grace
Sep 28, 20241 min read
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"Des pierres, ils ont fait des Ă©toilesâ (âout of stones, they made starsâ) by Daniel Tammet
English below En écoutant un podcast français, j'ai appris que la version française de "Nine Minds" de Daniel Tammet avait été publiée...

Kana Grace
Sep 28, 20241 min read
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A Conversation with Carolyn Kiel on Her award-winning 'Beyond 6 Seconds' Podcast
"My overall goal in my research is to provide scientific evidence to make society believe the experiences of neurodivergent people and to...

Kana Grace
Sep 17, 20241 min read
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Can Dogs Be Plant-Based?
My dogs have been plant-based since 2022: Levi started at the age of 3, and Léa began immediately after finishing her puppy food. Levi...

Kana Grace
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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Attending the Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Conferences on a Full Scholarship
I am incredibly grateful to have received a full scholarship to attend the Plant-based Prevention Of Disease (P-POD) conferences this...

Kana Grace
Sep 7, 20241 min read
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Wellcome Collection Features Kana's Narrative
Following the publication of "Nine Minds" by Daniel Tammet, I received an interesting email from Daniel informing me that the Wellcome...

Kana Grace
Sep 2, 20241 min read
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âNine Minds: Inner Lives on the Spectrumâ by Daniel Tammet
Have you read this book? âNine Mindsâ by Daniel Tammet was published on 11 July

Kana Grace
Aug 31, 20241 min read
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Interviewed for Autistica Changemakers
I had the pleasure of being invtied to be interviewed by Autistica, UK's leading autism research charity. It was an honor to be...

Kana Grace
Jun 6, 20241 min read
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My Very First Research Presented at Harvard
Why do I conduct research? I am driven by the need for society to better understand the lived experiences of neurodivergent people, with...

Kana Grace
Apr 28, 20242 min read
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Reflection on Founding the First-Ever Autistic Peer Group at UCL
In January 2019, I established the first-ever Autistic Peer Group (APG) at UCL. Since then, I have handed over leadership to the next...

Kana Grace
Apr 28, 20242 min read
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Challenging Neurodivergence Research in Japan
A few weeks ago, I shared my thoughts on neurodivergence research in Japan on Twitter/X, and you can view the post here:...

Kana Grace
Apr 27, 20242 min read
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Dr. Kana Grace's March 2024 Keynote at OIST: "Breaking the Silence: Understanding and Embracing Neurodivergence in Society"
I'm thrilled to announce that the recording of my keynote speech at the international symposium held at the Okinawa Institute of Science...

Kana Grace
Mar 28, 20241 min read
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Embracing Diversity in Science: How Dyslexia Shapes and Strengthens Scientific Discovery
I'm deeply grateful to Dr Helen Taylor, Prof Sara Rankin, and Dr Arash E. Zaghi for their enlightening article. Their exploration into...

Kana Grace
Mar 15, 20241 min read
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Experiences and Gratitude at the OIST Symposium
Heartfelt thanks to C-Hub at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology for inviting me as a keynote speaker at their annual...

Kana Grace
Mar 12, 20242 min read
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