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World Autism Awareness Day is April 2

Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Parents generally detect it in the child's first years.

Published: 30 March 2015
As we are near World Autism Awareness Day, here is a list of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ experts that can comment on their research or other questions related to autism

ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Autism Experts:

Jacob Burack – ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Institute for Human Development and Well-Being
Research: Attention and executive function among children with autism, faulty research methodologies and practices that can lead to myths about autism
jake.burack [at] mcgill.caÌý

Dr. Eve-Marie Quintin
Research: Music perception, cognitive, social, and emotional development in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and fragile X syndrome.Ìý
eve-marie.quintin [at] mcgill.caBilingual


Aparna Nadig – School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Research: Language and social communication in individuals with autism spectrum disorders, transition support services for young adults with autism spectrum disorders
aparna.nadig [at] mcgill.caInterviews in English
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Armando Bertone, PhDÌý–ÌýPerceptual Neuroscience Lab (PNLab) for Autism and Development
Research:ÌýÌýdevelopment of sensory and cognitive abilities in autism, school-based intervention programs geared at improving attention/concentration for children with neurodevelopmental conditions
armando.bertone [at] mcgill.caFrench & English

For Interviews, contact:

Jason Clement
Communications Officer / Agent de communications
Faculty of Medicine / Faculté de médecine
ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University / Université ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ
514-398-5909

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