@drjonlai

Executive Director @AllianceAutism | Adjunct Faculty @ihpmeUofT | alumna: @uofg @McMasterU @yorkuniversity @McGillU | tweets are my own

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This year, the government will be launching Canada's first #NationalAutismStrategy. What are the key elements the NAS should include to have impact and change the lives of over 1 million #Autistic Canadians ? Learn more here: bit.ly/3L5ZTjA
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Delighted to welcome Dr. @AlexiaOstrolenk as our @CIHR_IRSC Health System Impact Postdoctoral Fellow! We look forward to collaborating with our academic partner at @UnityHealthTO to provide a stimulating mentorship to Dr. Ostrolenk. autismalliance.ca/hsif-2023 #CIHR_ImpactFellows
Dr. Alexia Ostrolenk, Autism Alliance of Canada’s 2023-2025 Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Health System Impact Fellow (HSIF).

ALT Dr. Alexia Ostrolenk, Autism Alliance of Canada’s 2023-2025 Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Health System Impact Fellow (HSIF).

CIHR
@CIHR_IRSC7 Nov 2023
Congratulations to the 2023 #CIHR_ImpactFellows – PhD students and postdoctoral researchers who will work directly with health organizations, to tackle real-world health system challenges! canada.ca/en/institutes-heal…
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Marie-Claude Bibeau
@mclaudebibeau29 Sep 2023
Yesterday, I met with members of the Disability Advisory Committee, who gave me their perspective on how the @CanRevAgency can better support people with disabilities.
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CIHR-IHDCYH@CIHR_IHDCYH7 Jul 2023
The State of Science Panel by Zulfiqar Bhutta, @BukolaKSalami, @drjonlai, @JMarkides, @WoodgateRoberta and @vivianwltsang was incredibly informative and thought-provoking! #HealthyYouthSummit
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.@CIHR_IHDCYH is hosting a free #HealthyYouth Summit on July 7-8, co-designed & co-led by IHDCYH's Youth Advisory Council! Our ED, @drjonlai, will be speaking on a panel exploring knowledge gaps & priorities in youth health research. Register by July 3: bit.ly/3pAJhZT
CIHR-IHDCYH@CIHR_IHDCYH22 Jun 2023
🎉 Registration is now open for #IHDCYH's #HealthyYouth Summit! Co-led by our #YAC, the Summit will bring youth together with researchers, funding partners, policy and decision-makers. Click here to register ⬇️ eventbrite.ca/e/cihr-ihdcyh-…
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How can national autism strategies address accessibility, education, work & employment? @AllianceAutism & @KidsBrainHealth invite you to our Side Event at the @UN #COSP16, “Looking at National Autism Strategies through the lens of the #CRPD,” on June 15! cosp16-autism.eventbrite.ca
Graphic with United Nations logo, Autism Alliance of Canada logo, Kids Brain Health Network logo, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and text "CHALLENGES, BEST PRACTICES, AND A WAY FORWARD | Looking at National Autism Strategies through the lens of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | Side Event for the 16th Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities" Presenters: Yvonne Spicer, Sarah Ewart, Dr. Deepa Singal, Dr. Jennifer Zwicker, Dr. Jonathan Lai, Dr. Susan Daniels, Dr. Alistair de Gaetano, Harald Neerland, Christiane Roth, Alexandra Minuk and Dr. Preeti Kar. "June 15, 2023 | 9:45-11:00 AM (ET) Livestream (Zoom) and In-Person (NYC)" COSP16-AUTISM.EVENTBRITE.CA

ALT Graphic with United Nations logo, Autism Alliance of Canada logo, Kids Brain Health Network logo, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and text "CHALLENGES, BEST PRACTICES, AND A WAY FORWARD | Looking at National Autism Strategies through the lens of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | Side Event for the 16th Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities" Presenters: Yvonne Spicer, Sarah Ewart, Dr. Deepa Singal, Dr. Jennifer Zwicker, Dr. Jonathan Lai, Dr. Susan Daniels, Dr. Alistair de Gaetano, Harald Neerland, Christiane Roth, Alexandra Minuk and Dr. Preeti Kar. "June 15, 2023 | 9:45-11:00 AM (ET) Livestream (Zoom) and In-Person (NYC)" COSP16-AUTISM.EVENTBRITE.CA

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Jean-Yves Duclos
@jyduclos19 Apr 2023
Launched day 2 of #CALS2023! With support for @AllianceAutism to bridge gaps in understanding the needs of autistic adults, we're fostering collaborative communication-action research to improve care for autistic Canadians. Learn more: canada.ca/en/public-health/n…
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Thank you @JustinTrudeau & @CQualtro for your commitment to helping and supporting the needs of #pwd in Canada. We welcome the federal govt’s steps towards catalyzing meaningful change on priority issues facing Autistic persons & their families through a #NationalAutismStrategy.
Dr. Jonathan Lai, Executive Director of Autism Alliance of Canada speaking with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

ALT Dr. Jonathan Lai, Executive Director of Autism Alliance of Canada speaking with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Dr. Jonathan Lai, Executive Director of Autism Alliance of Canada standing with The Honourable Carla Qualtrough

ALT Dr. Jonathan Lai, Executive Director of Autism Alliance of Canada standing with The Honourable Carla Qualtrough

Justin Trudeau
@JustinTrudeau30 Nov 2022
In Canada, we believe everyone should have a real and fair chance at success. To everyone at this evening’s #IDPD2022 reception: You can count on our government to continue promoting the rights of Canadians living with disabilities, and to keep making our country more inclusive.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is crouching and speaking with a man, who is in an electric mobility scooter. Minister Carla Qualtrough is standing behind them. Other people are also visible in the background.

ALT Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is crouching and speaking with a man, who is in an electric mobility scooter. Minister Carla Qualtrough is standing behind them. Other people are also visible in the background.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is standing and speaking with a woman. Behind them, other people are visible.

ALT Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is standing and speaking with a woman. Behind them, other people are visible.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is standing and shaking hands with a man. In the foreground and background, other people are visible.

ALT Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is standing and shaking hands with a man. In the foreground and background, other people are visible.

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Our @RWAworks partnership w/ @InclusionCA @KristaCarrNB continues to make measurable impacts - thanks to the hard work of our delivery partners across the country @AllianceAutism
Robin Acton@Acton525 Nov 2022
⁦@KristaCarrNB⁩ addressing the Ready, Willing and Able Partners meeting as @InclusionCA comes together with @Allianceautism to advance inclusive employment.
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Certain kids w/ #disabilities in 🇨🇦lose out more on receiving clinical health services during COVID-19 | #equity considerations highlighted
Miriam Gonzalez@DrMiriamG29 Nov 2022
Families of children with disabilities-who was less likely to receive clinical #healthcare #services during COVID-19?#singleparents #lowincomeparents ...Read more here:rdcu.be/c0Bcf Published with @SpringerNature @KeikoShikako @ElsabbaghMayada @drjonlai #disparities
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Dr. Karen Bopp@KarenBopp221 Nov 2022
Autism and Neurodiversity in Dentistry! CIRCA, UBC has just released a FREE, self-paced program for Dental Professionals to learn practical strategies on how to support autistic and neurodivergent clients of all ages in the dental setting. Learn More: circa.educ.ubc.ca/autism-and…
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Delighted to welcome our 5 #Data2Policy fellows: - Dr. Margherita Cameranesi - Dr. Amber Rieder - Alisha Stubbs - Grant Bruno - Angela MacDonald-Prégent Fellows received the 2022-2024 #Data2Policy Fellowship for their ongoing contribution to #autism and #disability #research.
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DEADLINE APPROACHING! The submission deadline for CJAE's 2023 issue is only 7 days away! Our theme is the role and inclusion of autistics in decision-making and policy. For additional information, please visit our website: cjae.ca
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Interested in shaping the next steps for a #NationalAutismStrategy? Attend @GovCanHealth #NationalAutismConference2022 on key topics and be part of the conversation.
Health Canada and PHAC
@GovCanHealth4 Oct 2022
Registration for the #NationalAutismConference2022 is now open! This free virtual event will bring together the views of Autistic Canadians, their families and caregivers, advocates, provinces, territories and Indigenous Peoples. ow.ly/8Lw350L0STi
REGISTER NOW! National Autism Conference. November 15-16, 2022.

ALT REGISTER NOW! National Autism Conference. November 15-16, 2022.

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Elizabeth McIsaac@elizmcisaac4 Oct 2022
A terrific opportunity for nonprofit leaders who work on social policy.
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Today, and every day, Indigenous-led perspectives are needed to create a culturally appropriate #NationalAutismStrategy. This review is a foundation for the continuous work needed to develop impactful supports that serve Autistic Indigenous Peoples' needs. frontiersin.org/articles/10.…
Jonathan Lai 㴝珏諭@drjonlai22 Sep 2022
Identifying the need for Indigenous-led knowledge for 🇨🇦's upcoming #NationalAutismStrategy, culturally appropriate multidisciplinary care frontiersin.org/articles/10.… @FrontPsychiatry
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Celina Antony@CelinaAntony_27 Sep 2022
It was a privilege to work with such an incredible team on this article, focused on understanding Indigenous perspectives to inform the need for Indigenous-led and culturally appropriate multidisciplinary care for Canada’s #NationalAutismStrategy @FrontPsychiatry @FrontiersIn
Jonathan Lai 㴝珏諭@drjonlai22 Sep 2022
Identifying the need for Indigenous-led knowledge for 🇨🇦's upcoming #NationalAutismStrategy, culturally appropriate multidisciplinary care frontiersin.org/articles/10.… @FrontPsychiatry
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Policy Recommendations to Support 🇨🇦's #NationalAutismStrategy Bringing diverse stakeholders together -> ijhpm.com/article_4310.html Policy output -> autismalliance.ca/policy-com… w/ @bfinlay05 @SteveGentles @jdzwicker et al.
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Identifying the need for Indigenous-led knowledge for 🇨🇦's upcoming #NationalAutismStrategy, culturally appropriate multidisciplinary care frontiersin.org/articles/10.… @FrontPsychiatry
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Are you at #DOHaD2022? If so, be sure to visit us at Exhibitor Booth #102! Meet our Director of Scientific & Data Initiatives, Dr. @DeepaSingal and our Research Coordinator, @D_Pearlston to learn about our initiatives, such as the #AutismDataCollaborative, @RWAWorks & @TheCJAE!
Autism Alliance of Canada at the #DOHaD World Congress 2022 in Vancouver, Canada.

ALT Autism Alliance of Canada at the #DOHaD World Congress 2022 in Vancouver, Canada.

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