Expanding access to specialized healthcare across Quebec: ECHO Superhub (The Neuro)
Free, online training program strengthens training and brings specialized care to communities across Quebec
A different way of perceiving the world (udemnouvelles)
A new study reveals children with autism have a keen interest in letters and numbers – something their parents don’t always spot.
Un toit pour les adultes autistes sous la loupe de scientifiques (Radio-Canada)
La maison Véro & Louis a accueilli en 2021 ses premiers résidents, des adultes autistes. Adaptée à leurs besoins, elle a été conçue avec l’aide de scientifiques, puis évaluée par la recherche. Trois ans plus tard, les chercheurs commencent à publier leurs premières conclusions.
How can we make places more accessible for people with autism? (Daybreak Montreal)
Daybreak host Sean Henry speaks with Mélanie Couture, co-director of TACC and occupational therapist with the University of Sherbrooke’s school of rehabilitation.
Le bâti à travers le prisme de l’autisme (La Presse)
“Construire l’inclusion” is taking place this Saturday, April 20. This event explores ways to design neuroinclusive environments to enhance the quality of life for autistic individuals in schools, public spaces, housing, and public transportation.
Liberals must create national autism framework after Tory bill receives royal assent (The Canadian Press)
The federal health minister will be required to develop a framework on autism spectrum disorder, including identifying ways to give financial support to autistic people, within the next 18 months.
Trop peu de logements adaptés aux besoins des autistes, révèle une nouvelle étude (La Presse canadienne)
The survey also revealed that 59% of respondents were not living in their preferred housing situation, and a large majority of those still living with their families would like to live independently one day