About us
TACC connects and mobilizes research strengths in Quebec to improve quality of life for autistic individuals, people with other neurodevelopmental conditions, and their families.
Together, we accelerate scientific discovery, train professionals across sectors, and integrate evidence into practice and policy.
Welcome to your Transforming Autism Care Consortium
In 2017, members of the autism community presented us with a challenge. They observed that autism research in Quebec was happening in competing silos, disconnected from real-world issues. They urged us to work as a collective to make a bigger impact.
We embraced this call to action. And today, we stand proud, having transformed what once seemed like divisions—such as competitiveness and differing areas of expertise—into strengths. Through research, training, and engagement, TACC serves our community.
Despite progress, major knowledge gaps about autism remain in labs, clinics, schools, homes, and in policy. By connecting and mobilizing diverse perspectives and strengths in research, we can accelerate discovery and advance knowledge and practice.
With our community partners, we recognize that science is about hope. Together, we will work to turn this hope into results. This is the vision of TACC.
Our network is creating a transformative impact through inclusive and collaborative research, improving quality of life for autistic individuals, people with other neurodevelopmental conditions, and their families.
Your participation and support is central to making a real and meaningful difference in people's lives.
Welcome to your network!
Mayada Elsabbagh, PhD
TACC Co-Director
What we do
We engage 1,000 families in integrated research across hospitals and universities
We launch open and competitive programs for trainees and professionals across sectors
We are building an inclusive network that connects researchers, professionals, decision-makers and community members through collaboration and support
Executive Committee
Scientific Committee
Community Engagement Committee
External Advisors
Management Team
Supporters
TACC is a community-partnered network launched in 2017, recognized by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Secteur Santé.
Thank you to our generous donors:
The Mike and Valeria Rosenbloom Foundation