Jonathan Lai 㴝珏諭

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

[Autism Alliance of Canada @AllianceAutism]

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: https://t.co/MfshdFyBnN

[Autism Alliance of Canada @AllianceAutism]

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.

https://t.co/bCY409IKe7

#CIHR_ImpactFellows

[Marie-Claude Bibeau @mclaudebibeau]

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.

[CIHR-IHDCYH @CIHR_IHDCYH]

The State of Science Panel by Zulfiqar Bhutta, @BukolaKSalami, @drjonlai, @JMarkides, @WoodgateRoberta and @vivianwltsang was incredibly informative and thought-provoking! #HealthyYouthSummit

[Autism Alliance of Canada @AllianceAutism]

.@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: https://t.co/1dAru54mc4

[Autism Alliance of Canada @AllianceAutism]

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!

https://t.co/bqvWz0Mjsy

[Jean-Yves Duclos @jyduclos]

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: https://t.co/SAbmK9Bk58

[Autism Alliance of Canada @AllianceAutism]

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.

[Jonathan Lai 㴝珏諭 @drjonlai]

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 @Acton5]

⁦@KristaCarrNB⁩ addressing the Ready, Willing and Able Partners meeting as @InclusionCA comes together with @Allianceautism to advance inclusive employment.

[Jonathan Lai 㴝珏諭 @drjonlai]

Certain kids w/ #disabilities in 🇨🇦lose out more on receiving clinical health services during COVID-19 | #equity considerations highlighted

[Miriam Gonzalez @DrMiriamG]

Families of children with disabilities-who was less likely to receive clinical #healthcare #services during COVID-19?#singleparents #lowincomeparents ...Read more here:https://t.co/1RbDfF8bEq Published with @SpringerNature @KeikoShikako @ElsabbaghMayada @drjonlai #disparities

[Dr. Karen Bopp @KarenBopp2]

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: https://t.co/KDBOlywfFL

[Autism Alliance of Canada @AllianceAutism]

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.

[Jonathan Lai 㴝珏諭 @drjonlai]

@elizmcisaac credit where it's due!

[The Canadian Journal of Autism Equity @TheCJAE]

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: https://t.co/oh0Ncr42Ck

[Autism Alliance of Canada @AllianceAutism]

Interested in shaping the next steps for a #NationalAutismStrategy?

Attend @GovCanHealth #NationalAutismConference2022 on key topics and be part of the conversation.

[Elizabeth McIsaac @elizmcisaac]

A terrific opportunity for nonprofit leaders who work on social policy.

[McMaster Autism Research Team @Mac_Autism]

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. https://t.co/qLVwEZtv7l

[Celina Antony @CelinaAntony_]

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 @drjonlai]

Policy Recommendations to Support 🇨🇦's #NationalAutismStrategy

Bringing diverse stakeholders together -> https://t.co/6pPGPxHUvE

Policy output -> https://t.co/rldj8jtmBo

w/ @bfinlay05 @SteveGentles @jdzwicker et al.

[Jonathan Lai 㴝珏諭 @drjonlai]

Identifying the need for Indigenous-led knowledge for 🇨🇦's upcoming #NationalAutismStrategy, culturally appropriate multidisciplinary care
https://t.co/vtbtGuJCwI
@FrontPsychiatry