Nommée par @allianceautism.bsky.social, Siyu a partagé des réflexions issues de #CALS2025, y compris sur le rôle de programmes comme @rwaworks.bsky.social
Siyu Suzanna Chen is speaking at the United Nations. She is seating on a chair, there is a microphone on her table.
Canada's official side event. Inclusive and sustainable jobs: how to ensure everyone can participate in the labour market.
On July 23, Siyu (Suzanna) Chen—recipient of the 3rd Munson Award—spoke at the UN’s 2025 High-Level Political Forum on inclusive employment in Canada.
Nominated by @allianceautism.bsky.social, Siyu shared insights from #CALS2025, including the role of programs like @rwaworks.bsky.social
Une image représentant les logos de l'Alliance de l'Alliance de l'autisme et du Centre national de collaboration en autisme, ainsi que les logos des partenaires: McMaster University, CanFRN, St. Amant, Holland Bloorview Kids Hospital, Carleton University. Sur la droite, les 8 portraits des récipiendaires des bourses "Des données à la politique" 2025 : Marwa Alkhalaf, Grace Bennett, Rachelle Humes, Jennifer Crookshank, Haley Clark, Saebom Park, Maya Albin, Nafiseh Kiamanesh.
Lors du #CALS2025, le Dr Jonathan Lai a annoncé les récipiendaires des bourses 2025 « Des données à la politique » ! Découvrez leur travail sur notre site Web : autismalliance.ca/fr/bourses-d...
@macautism.ca @parcstudy.bsky.social @hollandbloorview.ca @carleton.ca
CanNRT St. Amant
A graphic image featuring the logos of Autism Alliance of Canada and the National Centre for Autism Collaboration, as well as the partners' logos McMaster University, CanNRT, St. Amant, Holland Bloorview Kids Hospital, Carleton University. On the right, there a the 8 pictures of the recipient of the 2025 Data-To-Policy Fellowships: Marwa Alkhalaf, Grace Bennett, Rachelle Humes, Jennifer Crookshank, Haley Clark, Saebom Park, Maya Albin, Nafiseh Kiamanesh.
Last week at #CALS2025, Dr. Jonathan Lai announced the 8 recipients of the 2025 Data-To-Policy Fellowships! Learn more about them, their work and our partners on our website:
autismalliance.ca/data-to-poli...
@macautism.ca @parcstudy.bsky.social @hollandbloorview.ca @carleton.ca
CanNRT St. Amant
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this week at the #CALS2025 (Canadian Autism Leadership Summit) Next year for sure!
A group photo of the 2025 Canadian Autism Leadership Summit attendees.
🌟 A huge thank you to @allianceautism.bsky.social for hosting the 11th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit #CALS2025!
🙌 MacART was thrilled to learn with everyone, contributing as panelists and poster presenters.
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#Autism #Research #Innovation
To wrap up #CALS2025 Tanya McLeod, President of the Sinneave Family Foundation, shared words about what’s to come for autism in Canada & with the #NationalAutismNetwork, which is powered by the Alliance & the Sinneave Family Foundation. Financial Contribution from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Last but not least, our final session at #CALS2025 explored Economic Inclusion, what does this mean for Autistic people in Canada and how do we make sure it happens?
Thanks to the Sinneave Family Foundation’s support through the NCAC, #CALS2025 is more accessible to Autistic people across Canada — with livestream access and supports that help reduce participation barriers. We’re grateful for your partnership!
How can we make sure #Canada is truly inclusive, and that no one in the autism community is being left out? Our panelists at #CALS2025 dove into Priority Area Four of Canada’s #AutismStrategy2024.
How can we make sure #Canada is truly inclusive, and that no one in the autism community is being left out? Our panelists at #CALS2025 dove into Priority Area Four of Canada’s #AutismStrategy2024.
Dr. Elyse Rosa and Alessia Greco stand and smile next to their poster.
🧠 Here is MacART member Dr. Elyse Rosa and colleague Alessia Greco presenting their poster, "Creating a Learning Health System for Neurodevelopment" at #CALS2025!
#Autism #Research @allianceautism.bsky.social
MacART members and colleagues stand for a group photo at the Canadian Autism Leadership Summit. From left to right: Dr. Mackenzie Salt, Dr. Caroline Roncadin, Dr. Amedeo D'Angiulli, Dr. Vivian Lee, Dr. Elyse Rosa, Alessia Greco, Renee Baysarowich, and Dr. Stelios Georgiades.
🚀 We are at @allianceautism.bsky.social's #CALS2025, thrilled to participate & learn!
🧠 Here are MacART members Drs. Mackenzie Salt, Caroline Roncadin, Stelios Georgiades (@steliosg.bsky.social), Vivian Lee, & colleagues with CHEO & @offord-centre.bsky.social!
#Autism #Research
@azrielifoundation.bsky.social’s commitment to research, education, and inclusion is helping create meaningful change for #Autistic people and their families across #Canada. We’re deeply grateful to have their support for #CALS2025.
To kick off the final day of #CALS2025, the Hon. Leo Housakos, Senator, emphasized the urgent need for federal action. Good intentions must lead to meaningful change; and he offered a powerful glimpse into how Canada can do better.
A picture of the crowd attending the Evening of Art & Advocacy reception at CALS2025.
Last night at #CALS2025, we kicked off our first-ever Art & Advocacy evening! People from across Canada came together to celebrate Autistic artists, lived experience projects, and impactful research through academic posters.
We wrapped up yesterday's sessions at #CALS2025, with the "Advancing Data Collection, Public Health Surveillance, and Research" panel.
Top researchers shared their insights on how we can strengthen autism data and research to better support Autistic people across Canada.
#AutismStrategy2024
We wrapped up yesterday's sessions at #CALS2025, with the "Advancing Data Collection, Public Health Surveillance, and Research" panel.
Top researchers shared their insights on how we can strengthen autism data and research to better support Autistic people across Canada.
#AutismStrategy2024
This afternoon at #CALS2025, we unpacked Canada’s #AutismStrategy2024. Panelists from the session “Improving Screening, Diagnosis, and Services” shared ideas to make autism screening and services more accessible across the country.
This afternoon at #CALS2025, we unpacked Canada’s #AutismStrategy2024. Panelists from the session “Improving Screening, Diagnosis, and Services” shared ideas to make autism screening and services more accessible across the country.
This afternoon at #CALS2025, we unpacked Canada’s #AutismStrategy2025. Panelists from the session “Improving Screening, Diagnosis, and Services” shared ideas to make autism screening and services more accessible across the country.
Thanks to the Sinneave Family Foundation’s support through the NCAC, #CALS2025 is more accessible to #Autistic people across Canada — with livestream access and supports that help reduce participation barriers. We’re grateful for your partnership!
Deep thanks to the Joyce Family Foundation for their generous support of the National Centre for Autism Collaboration (NCAC). Their commitment is helping make #CALS2025 possible—and ensuring Autistic perspectives and community-led insights remain at the heart of conversations across the country.
At #CALS2025, Dr. Karen Bopp, interim CEO of the newly formed #NationalAutismNetwork, introduced attendees to the Network’s purpose and vision. www.nan-rna.ca
The morning started on a powerful note. After a warm welcome and Land Acknowledgement from Honoured Elder and Knowledge Keeper Vince Kicknosway, Rebekah Kintzinger, Dr. Jonathan Lai, and Dr. Deepa Singal shared their inspiring vision for #CALS2025 and what’s ahead.
Exciting news from #CALS2025! Dr. Jonathan Lai announced the newest cohort of Data-to-Policy Fellows—8 brilliant researchers whose projects will help shape the future of #autism research and policy in Canada. More on our website soon! Stay tuned!
The front-line and first-voices panelists of our #education breakout session at #CALS2025 explored the current landscape of K-12 education in #Canada and how #federal leadership can help advance equity and consistency across provinces.
The front-line and first-voices panelists of our #education breakout session at #CALS2025 explored the current landscape of K-12 education in #Canada and how #federal leadership can help advance equity and consistency across provinces.
The panelists of our “Bridging Research and Policy” breakout session at #CALS2025 explored how #research can inform and drive actionable #policy change, by sharing practical strategies and real-world examples.
#AutismPolicy
The panelists of our “Bridging Research and Policy” breakout session at #CALS2025 explored how #research can inform and drive actionable #policy change, by sharing practical strategies and real-world examples.
#AutismPolicy