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...
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Kana Grace
Apr 282 min read
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...
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Kana Grace
Apr 272 min read
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:...
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Kana Grace
Mar 281 min read
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...
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Kana Grace
Mar 151 min read
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...
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Kana Grace
Mar 122 min read
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...
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Kana Grace
Feb 121 min read
Neurodivergence and Hypermobility
Neurodivergent people often face various physical health challenges (e.g., Donaghy et al., 2023). According to research, these physical...
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Kana Grace
Jan 291 min read
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...
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Kana Grace
Jan 237 min read
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...
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Kana Grace
Jan 161 min read
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...
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