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The National Autism Waitlist Initiative aims to make it easier to get data about how long people have to wait for autism assessments and diagnoses in Canada. This information will help make the system better and get more support from the government to shorten wait times for autism evaluations.
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The aim of this project is to enhance the participation of Autistic people in research and policymaking. This will be achieved through the formation of a National Lived Experience Advisory Group, which will center the perspectives of Autistic people and guide the Alliance based on community-identified needs.
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This project gathers stories from two First Nation communities their experience with autism. The goal is to meaningfully engage with the community, creating supportive environments, and considering the unique strengths and challenges of Autistic people. By understanding their needs, we can enhance their sense of belonging, well-being, and increase their involvement in research.
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This pilot project has the goal of creating a databank for information about housing for Autistic adults across Canada. Housing is an important issue for the community and this information can help policy makers understand the needs of Autistic people and create better policies that can support them in finding suitable housing options.
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This project will use administrative data in Manitoba to investigate the health, social and educational needs of autistic people living in Manitoba. We will also investigate gaps and strengths of administrative data in conducting this type of research involving autistic people and build relationships with researchers and clinicians working in this area in Manitoba.
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Autism Alliance of Canada, partnering with McMaster University, is conducting a survey of Autistic adults (age 30 years and older) across Canada to better understand their needs. This information will be used to inform rights-based autism policy that prioritizes the lived-experience of Autistic adults.
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Autism Alliance of Canada provides multiple year-round short- and long-term internships and professional development opportunities for students and graduates of all levels across a variety of sectors, such as research, policy, communications, and more.
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The Health System Impact Fellowship program is led by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Health Services and Policy Research. Autism Alliance of Canada is proud to be a host institution for trainees accepted into this program and provide doctoral and postdoctoral awardees with an embedded research opportunity within our organization.
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The Policy Development Practicum Award offers graduate students and postdoctoral fellows the opportunity to contribute to this critical initiative and gain invaluable experience in community engagement, policy development, and knowledge translation and mobilization.
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Part of: Autism Data Collaborative
The Data-to-Policy Fellowship is an opportunity for research trainees to inform autism policy and practice in Canada. Trainees will apply their skills to support the Autism Data Collaborative working groups in promoting the use of Canadian data assets.
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