Autism Resources /neuro/taxonomy/term/1267/all en Supporting autistic individuals transitioning into adulthood /neuro/article/supporting-autistic-individuals-transitioning-adulthood Autistic individuals face similar goals and challenges transitioning to adulthood as others. However, they often need extra help and resources to make this phase go smoothly. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:15:01 +0000 Helen Gemmrich 6074 at /neuro PODCAST – Spotlight on a Rising Star: Marie Brossard-Racine /neuro/article/research/podcast-spotlight-rising-star-marie-brossard-racine <p>This podcast episode, hosted by the <a href="https://rbiq-qbin.qc.ca/">Quebec Bio-Imaging Network (QBIN)</a>, features<a href="/spot/marie-brossard-racine"> Marie Brossard-Racine</a>, a research member of the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR).</p> <p>Dr. Racine's work primarily focuses on unraveling the complex mechanisms behind function and dysfunction in children with neurodevelopmental disorders. From scanning babies to adolescents, her lab tackles the unique challenges of MRI scanning across different stages of childhood development.</p> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:00:38 +0000 Neuro Communications 6202 at /neuro PODCAST – Curious Neuron: Scientifically Informed Parenting /neuro/article/research/podcast-curious-neuron-scientifically-informed-parenting <p>Many parents of neurodivergent children have found that early parenting advice helps them better support their child's unique needs. With guidance from renowned neuropsychologist <a href="/neuro/node/5325/julie-scorah">Dr. Julie Scorah</a>, this <a href="https://curiousneuron.com/podcasts/">Curious Neuron podcast</a> episode with Dr. Cindy Hovington, PhD, explores the specific challenges faced by neurodivergent children.</p> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:28:32 +0000 Neuro Communications 6194 at /neuro PODCAST – Curious Neuron: Barriers to Care for Autistic Children /neuro/article/research/podcast-curious-neuron-barriers-care-autistic-children <p>In this episode of the <a href="https://curiousneuron.com/podcasts/">Curious Neuron Podcast</a>, host Cindy Hovington is joined by<a href="/neuro/node/5325/julie-scorah"> Dr. Julie Scorah</a>, a licensed neuropsychologist at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University. Julie practices as a clinician and is involved in research about how to make autism resources more accessible to the families that need them.</p> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:25:46 +0000 Neuro Communications 6197 at /neuro Training professionals to diagnose autism – key to improving access to care /neuro/article/unlocking-system ACAR Clinic’s ECHO-Autism telementoring programme – the first in Quebec – aims to standardize best practices and increase knowledge about autism and related conditions among healthcare providers. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:17:15 +0000 Vanessa Tamburro 5426 at /neuro PODCAST – Language Regression, Communication Development, and Autism /neuro/article/research/podcast-language-regression-communication-development-and-autism <p>This podcast episode, hosted by the <a href="https://www.acamh.org/">Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH)</a>, features Dr. Mandy Steiman, a clinical psychologist at the<a href="/neuro/research/acar-1" rel="noopener"><strong> </strong>Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR)</a>. </p> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:26:54 +0000 Neuro Communications 6195 at /neuro PODCAST – Health Matters: International Women's Day special episode /neuro/article/research/podcast-health-matters-international-womens-day-special-episode <p>This podcast episode, hosted by Tarah Schwartz at the <a href="https://muhcfoundation.com/foundation/news">MUHC Foundation</a>, features <a href="/neuro/node/5325/julie-scorah">Dr. Julie Scorah</a>.</p> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:47:29 +0000 Neuro Communications 6196 at /neuro PUBLICATION – Project ECHO Autism: A Successful Model to Increase Capacity in Community-Based Care /neuro/article/research/publication-project-echo-autism-successful-model-increase-capacity-community-based-care <h2><strong>Paper abstract</strong></h2> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:49:00 +0000 Neuro Communications 6201 at /neuro Beyond Diagnosis: ECHO-Autism "Diagnosis in ASD" Workshop /neuro/article/research/beyond-diagnosis-echo-autism-diagnosis-asd-workshop <p>"Beyond Diagnosis" took place on November 18, 2021 within the context of the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) ECHO-Autism "Diagnosis in ASD" workshop series. It features a presentation on what treatments, interventions and resources are currently available to address the range of needs of autistic patients and their families by Ina Winkelmann, Coordinator of the Youth Mental Health Continuum, West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre in Montreal, Quebec.</p> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:27:14 +0000 Neuro Communications 6200 at /neuro WEBINAR – Understanding Autism /neuro/article/research/webinar-understanding-autism <p>In this webinar, <a href="/neuro/node/5325/julie-scorah">Dr. Julie Scorah</a> speaks to <a href="/medsimcentre/community-outreach/dementia/mcgill-cares-webcasts">ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Cares</a> about the signs and symptoms of autism, how it is diagnosed, available support options, and what services are available for autistic adults and for parents of autistic children.</p> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:53:29 +0000 Neuro Communications 6198 at /neuro