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
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/...
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
Unfortunately, the journal version is not open access - but the full version is freely available here:
🔗 discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10...
This is my final paper from my PhD on loneliness in autistic adults at @craeioe.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk, co-authored with @lauramaycrane.bsky.social and @annaremington.bsky.social.
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
Because of past trauma, I’ve chosen to share much of my own story within the course space for now, where it feels safer and more supportive for both myself and participants. Come and see!
You can read what past participants have said about the course here: www.valtameri-grace.com/course-testi...
I spent a full year developing this course with great care, and I truly believe the support and depth of learning offered go far beyond the fee itself. The sessions are interactive and live, and I dedicate time to responding to each participant’s questions and experiences.
The course is evidence-based and deeply rooted in lived experience, including my own as a neurodivergent person living with complex health challenges. It also draws on my years of practice working with neurodivergent individuals and families across the world.
💬 “I wanted to say that I see how much like also emotional work is in this course because of the... I mean, it's also so much vulnerability because you share so many personal experiences.”
💬 “…we all love it [the course], that’s why we don’t want it to end.”
💬 “thank you all for being one of these places that embrace all of who we are 💚🩵💛”
Here are some of what previous participants shared:
💬 “I can’t recommend it enough. Solidly research based, fully referenced, delivered from a place of lived experience with profound awareness for the intersectionalities at play in this space.”
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)
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.
Thank you, Helen☺️
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...
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
Thank you so much for your support🥰🙏
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.
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?...
英語と日本語、それぞれ異なる日に開催しますので、お好きな言語をお選びください。
ご参加を心よりお待ちしています！
📌 詳細はフライヤーをご覧ください。
これまでオープンに話してきたこともありますが、このコースでは、まだ一度も語ったことのないこともたくさん共有します。ニューロダイバージェントの経験の奥深さや複雑さを、一緒に探求できる場になればと思っています。
この1年間、じっくり時間をかけて、このコースを作り上げてきました。ニューロダイバージェント当事者の研究者と、そうでない研究者の研究を取り入れながら、私自身の経験もたっぷり盛り込んでいます。 #ニューロダイバーシティ #発達障がい #ADHD #慢性疾患 #オーティズム #ディスレクシア #トゥレット症候群 #ディスプラクシア
It will be held on different days in English and Japanese, so you can choose the language that works best for you.
I truly look forward to meeting those who join!
📌 More details on the flyer
There’s so much I’ve shared openly before, but there’s also so much I haven’t. This course is a space to explore the richness and complexity of neurodivergent experiences in a deep, meaningful, and real way.
🌿 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...