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#TopCitedArticle | 'Global prevalence of autism: A systematic review update,' published in Wiley Autism Research & International Society for Autism Research, INSAR, has been recognized as one of the top 10 most-cited papers of 2022-23 📈

READ & SHARE ➡ doi.org/10.1002/aur.26… #OpenAccess #AutismResearch

Explore the 1st video from the research project, 'A room of one's own,' supported by TACC's Partners for Change initiative

Watch & share to help advance the discussion on housing and accommodation for neurodivergent individuals in Quebec ➡️youtu.be/gPMgMw_F09w?si… Maison de l'autisme / Autism House

Research Forum | Join us for Interdisciplinary Approaches in Basic & Clinical Research. Dr. Shoi Shi will discuss integration of data science, math modeling, and real-world data and their impact on child development, infectious diseases & sleep. REGISTER: rtsa-tacc.info/ResearchForum24

TODAY | 'Creating Inclusive Spaces' promises a rich afternoon filled with exchanges and discovery of various perspectives on the built environment for autistic individuals, followed by a Q&A period, reception and student exhibition. Stay tuned for more!

“Talk to the Autistic. Not the parent, not the caregiver.” “If you don’t know how they are feeling, Ask! Ask them!” Cyndi Gerlach It is so important to vi center the Autistic themselves at school, in clinics & in the community. #CALS2024 Autism Alliance of Canada

I have my daughter with me today and the panel “Breaking Barriers: Promising Practices for Inclusion in Autism” led her to tell me “this panel has given me many many thoughts to think about”. Autistics seeing & hearing Autistics on stage is so important. #CALS2024 Autism Alliance of Canada

We are honored to welcome Anna Achneepineskum, Deputy Grand Chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) to present opening remarks at #CALS2024 .

“Meaningful involvement of Indigenous groups is essential to creating effective & inclusive policies and programs.”

#NationalAutismStrategy

⁦Dr. Melanie Penner⁩ discussing emerging understandings of how to partner with #knowledge users to #codesign #research networks that are accountable to our partners and to our health systems #cals2024 #nationalautismstrategy ⁦Holland Bloorview⁩

This morning at #CALS2024 , we were delighted to welcome Accessibility Standards Canada and Human Rights Canada, highlighting their work towards creating a barrier-free Canada for #ActuallyAutistic people in Canada and their loved ones.

#Accessibility #HumanRights

It was an honour to share space on this panel Autism Alliance of Canada speaking to The Value Add of a National Autism Research Network: A Network of Networks #cals2024 Mal Dr Melanie Penner, Susan Daniel’s, Melanie Couture Dr. Deepa Singal Lonnie Zwaigenbaum.

At #CALS2024 , the Joyce Family Foundation, Hamilton Health Sciences, The Sinneave Family Foundation & McMaster University announced a gift to establish the National Centre for Autism Collaboration (NCAC) to elevate & accelerate the impact of evidence on the care & lives of Autistic people & their families across Canada.

'We found many similarities between what researchers and the community want,” says Dr. Deepa Singal, describing findings from a recent survey.

' #ActuallyAutistic people want to be involved in influencing policies, working with research teams & learning about latest research.'

How can we make places accessible for autistic individuals? TACC Co-Director Melanie Couture joins Sean Henry, host of Daybreak Montreal, to talk about the importance of inclusive design, embracing diversity and the inclusion of varied perspectives. LISTEN: cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

ABOUT LAST NIGHT | The 1st day of #CALS2024 concluded with 'An Evening of Celebration' reception hosted by Senator Leo Housakos, Peter M Boehm, Mike Lake & MPP Michael Coteau. We were joined by partners Nick Katalifos English Montreal School Board & @GiantSteps Director Seiun Thomas Henderson
#AutismAcceptance

Empowering tomorrow's neurodevelopmental researchers: Our collaborative training hub supports sustainable and equitable pathways for early career researchers in #Canada through cross-sector learning, mentorship and connectivity

Learn more @ our #CALS2024 booth Autism Alliance of Canada

We're the largest #autism research network in Québec, and one of the largest in the world, with:
+100 researchers in 19 institutions
+250 graduate students & fellows
+350 community members & growing!
Connect with us & learn more at our #CALS2024 booth this week Autism Alliance of Canada

THIS WEEK | We're thrilled to connect with participants at the 10th Annual Canadian #Autism Leadership Summit Autism Alliance of Canada. Visit our booth to learn more about how we're empowering tomorrow's neurodevelopmental researchers! #Autism Acceptance #WorldAutismMonth #CALS2024

Thank you for engaging with the CIHR #IHDCYH Institute Advisory Board during our visit to Centre universitaire de santé McGill !

Thanks for having us! It’s always a pleasure to engage with researchers and research groups across the country! CIHR-IHDCYH