Research & Data - Autism Alliance of Canada

Joint Statement from Autism Alliance of Canada and the Sinneave Family Foundation

March 21, 2025

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.

Shaping the Future of Autism Research in Canada: Key Survey Findings

December 12, 2024

Autism Alliance of Canada shares the findings of a survey, led by Dr. Alexia Ostrolenk, about a potential national autism network.

Introducing Autism Alliance of Canada’s new Health System Impact Fellows

November 1, 2024

We are pleased to welcome Chsitiane Roth and Michèle Hébert as Autism Alliance of Canada’s 2024-2025 Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Health System Impact Fellows (HSIF).

Exploring the Needs of Autistic Adults in Canada: Autistic-Led Research Highlights Mental Health and Social Connection Needs and Access Barriers

October 23, 2024

Autism Alliance of Canada published the findings of an Autistic-led survey about the social connections and mental health needs of Autistic adults in Canada.

Pandemic Canadian Autism Needs Assessment Survey Results Now Available

May 17, 2024

Nationwide survey gathering responses from 1,334 Autistic people and caregivers demonstrates continuing and lasting impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Autistic people in Canada.

A Gift to Establish the National Centre for Autism Collaboration

April 17, 2024

On April 17, 2024, the Joyce Family Foundation, The Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, McMaster University, and the Sinneave Family Foundation announced a gift towards the creation of the National Centre for Autism Collaboration (NCAC) to elevate and accelerate the impact of evidence on the care and lives of Autistic people and their families across Canada.

Fostering Inclusion: Exploring the needs of Autistic Adults in Canada An Autistic-led survey Report now available

Autism Alliance of Canada Publishes Findings of an Autistic-led Survey Exploring the Needs of Autistic Adults

April 2, 2024

Autism Alliance of Canada is proud to share findings from the first part of the Canadian Autistic Adult Needs Assessment Survey, an Autistic-led research project focused on understanding the real-life needs of Autistic adults in Canada.

Introducing Autism Alliance of Canada’s new Health System Impact Fellow, Dr. Alexia Ostrolenk

November 8, 2023

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Alexia Ostrolenk as Autism Alliance of Canada’s 2023-2025 Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Health System Impact Fellow (HSIF).

Seeking Participants for the 2023 Canadian Autism Needs Assessment Survey

October 17, 2023

We invite Autistic adults (18+ years) and caregivers of Autistic children of any age to participate in the 2023 Pandemic Canadian Autism Needs Assessment Survey. This is a survey to better understand the evolving impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on you and the services and supports you access.

Promotional graphic highlighting the 2022-2024 Data-to-Policy Fellows

Welcoming our 2022-2024 Data-to-Policy Fellows!

November 17, 2022

Autism Alliance of Canada is proud to welcome 5 Data-to-Policy fellows: Dr. Amber Rieder, Alisha Stubbs, Grant Bruno, Dr. Margherita Cameranesi, and Angela MacDonald-Prégent.