Lana Grant is a specialist advisor and advocate for people with autism and their families. She has worked within the field of autism for nearly twenty years.
She received a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome in her late 30’s and is also a parent of children on the autism spectrum.
Lana specializes in autism and females and her debut book “From Here To Maternity, pregnancy and motherhood on the Autism Spectrum” was published in March by Jessica Kingsley publishers.
She is also a trained birth partner (doula) specializing in supporting pregnant women on the autism spectrum and their partners.
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Lana’s Story:
Lana Grant was not diagnosed on the Autism spectrum until she was in her late 30’s.
She was inspired to write a book on the topic of pregnancy and motherhood for women on the Autism spectrum after her pregnancy with her last child. Hear more about Lana’s inspiring journey to help women on the Autism spectrum.
Interview Links:
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Lana Grant Autism Consultancy: Visit Lana Grant’s website to find out more about her work and her new book.
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From Here to Maternity: Pregnancy and Motherhood on the Autism Spectrum. Lana’s book.
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A 5 Could Make Me Lose Control! An activity-based method for evaluating and supporting highly anxious students:
This hands-on activity helps students who are highly anxious cope with their stress by classifying social and emotional information and analyzing how best to act. Lana recommends this book by Kari Dunn Buron.
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