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Specialist Autism Support
Individualized one-to-one support
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For autistic individuals
(officially diagnosed, self-identified, in the process of getting a diagnosis)
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Example of support:
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pre- and post-diagnosis support
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time management and planning
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building a study routine
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coping with anxiety
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dealing with stress
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developing effective learning styles
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navigating the seasons of pre- and post-diagnosis
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*This type of support is often referred to as Specialist Autism Mentoring in the UK and provided by qualified specialist mentors. Kana meets all the criteria and is able to support you in the same way.
Specialist Autism Mentoring
"Kana understood very well what I was struggling with, particularly issues related to autism... I felt very motivated and confident at the end of the sessions."
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For families of autistic individuals
(clinicians, educators, and employers of autistic individuals are also welcome to contact us)
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Example of support:
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finding the right resources
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finding communities for support for your children and yourself
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finding ways to better support your children
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finding ways to better communicate with your children
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"Every time after talking with her, I feel hope and see some progress... I feel someone like Kana we can rely on is invaluable: someone who has expertise in autism and supports autistic people and their families"
Specialist Autism Consulting
Specialist Autism Support is currently provided by our developmental psychologist, Kana.
To learn about her qualifications and experiences, click here.*We are not able to give you an assessment/diagnosis.
Fees​
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​8,000 JPY/hour (60 USD, 50 GBP*)
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7,2000 JPY/10 hours (530USD, 440 GBP*)
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Payable via PayPal, PayPay, or bank transfer
*This is subject to change depending on the exchange rate at the time of payment
*The length of the sessions can be flexible (e.g., 30 minutes).
Sessions
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We offer the sessions on a weekly basis at the same time each week. If you prefer to meet on a one-off basis, it is okay, too. However, we recommend regular meetings to see benefits from sessions.
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Sessions can be attended on a short-term basis (e.g. 5/10/15 sessions) or on a long-term basis for more in-depth work
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Mode of communication
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We arrange meetings on Zoom.
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Feel free to let us know your preference in the mode of communication (i.e. if there is an online platform you prefer if you would like to see us with/without video, using text chat).
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Getting started
Please email us at gracecenterforautism@gmail.com to book a session adding your name and reason for contacting us. ​We will then reply to you to arrange a session.