Beyond the Numbers: Addressing Rising Autism Prevalence with Scientific Integrity and Insight
A Statement from Autism Alliance of Canada | April 2025 Autism is not an epidemic. It is not a disease. It is not caused by vaccines. And it is certainly not something to be feared. Yet recent discourse — influenced by misinformation circulating in the United States — has reignited harmful myths and outdated narratives […]
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11th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit
We are thrilled to welcome you to the 11th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (CALS2025), taking place from April 28th to 30th, 2025, at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa.
Our Call for Action on Autism
Autism Alliance of Canada has come up with actionable solutions aligned directly with the priorities identified in the Federal Autism Strategy and are within federal jurisdiction. They reflect a consensus within the Canadian autism community – here are our 10 Policy Solutions.
Joint Statement from Autism Alliance of Canada and the Sinneave Family Foundation
We are honoured to have been selected, alongside the Sinneave Family Foundation (Sinneave) through an open and competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process to help lead the creation of a National Autism Network (NAN) — an initiative that will help inform the implementation of Canada’s Autism Strategy.
We need Autism data – and why we need to use it responsibly
Dr. Deepa Singal is the Scientific Director at the Autism Alliance of Canada and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at the University of Alberta and Scientist at the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy. She is an award-winning researcher and in this opinion piece, the explores the importance of Autism data to improve the lives of Autistic people and their loved ones.
Who we are
Autism Alliance of Canada is a pan-Canadian network with a broad and diverse membership of Autistic people and their families and support persons, as well as clinicians, researchers, policy influencers, service providers and organizations from across Canada.
We work together as a shared leadership movement to champion a National Autism Strategy that ensures Autistic people have equal rights and opportunities for full participation and acceptance in Canadian society. We harness the power of collective impact as an inclusive organization whose members, board of directors and staff reflect our commitment to Autistic participation in all aspects of our work.
Becoming a member of Autism Alliance of Canada is critical in the work that the Alliance is doing. This is an opportunity for all agencies, self-advocates, families to come together as a collective. It is an opportunity to put our differences aside and come together as one voice in order to make the changes that are necessary.
Join us
As a member of Autism Alliance of Canada, you will contribute to enhancing our impact through a strong, unified, collaborative voice.