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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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Neurodivergence and Hypermobility
Neurodivergent people often face various physical health challenges (e.g., Donaghy et al., 2023). According to research, these physical...

Kana Grace
Feb 12, 20241 min read
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Link between MCAS, POTS, and Symptomatic Hypermobility
Among neurodivergent people, a commonly-heard diagnosis besides Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) is...

Kana Grace
Jan 29, 20241 min read
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Insights from Valtameri’s OIST Talk in January 2024
*We/us/ indicate Valtameri. *I/me/myself indicate Kana Grace, the author of this blog and the speaker of the talk. This is a report on...

Kana Grace
Jan 23, 20247 min read
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The Need to Take Lived Experiences Seriously: Neurodivergence and Co-Occurring Physical Health Challenges
In the movie “A Matter of Faith”, there is a debate on “evolution versus creation”. One professor made a point that neither evolution nor...

Kana Grace
Jan 16, 20241 min read
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