Alanna Shand
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Alanna Shand
@alannajshand.bsky.social
PhD student at King's College London‬ | Exploring strengths and compensatory strategies in autism🔎 | Bookworm with experience in academia, industry, & teaching📚

ORCID ID: 0009-0000-2540-6320
As one of this year’s speakers for the Great Minds lecture series at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, I had a great time presenting an overview of my PhD for IoPPN students (ctd.)
September 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
What an incredible (and full-on) three days at #AECongress2025!

On Day 3, I shared insights from my PhD research on compensation and psychological strengths, highlighting the ways strengths may be used by autistic adults to compensate.

My presentation is available here: bit.ly/3IlvHD2

#AEC2025
September 16, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Yesterday, I presented my ongoing research at the IoPPN’s 2025 Postgraduate Showcase at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social 🥳

It was great to what everyone is working on here at the IoPPN and to practice for my upcoming oral presentation at @autismeurope.bsky.social in September
April 9, 2025 at 11:04 AM
📣Recruiting autistic adults for a 20min survey📣

We're exploring how autistic people use their strengths to manage differences. Participants must:

✅Self-identify as #autistic OR have an #autism diagnosis
✅18 yrs+
✅Speak English

Take part in our #AutismResearch 👉 qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
March 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Looking forward to attending this year's Autism Europe Congress in Dublin!

At the upcoming #AECongress25 in September, I'll be delivering an oral presentation about my research on compensation and psychological strengths.

@autismeurope.bsky.social autismcongress2025.org
March 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
🚨CALL FOR INTERVIEWEES🚨

Do you self-identify as #autistic, or have you received an #autism diagnosis?

We're looking for English-speaking #ActuallyAutistic adults to take part in our #AutismResearch.

If you're interested, express your interest here: forms.office.com/e/wDSFaBTPKK
October 11, 2024 at 1:14 PM