Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)

1 in 66 children in Canada have autism spectrum disorder, deeply impacting the quality of life of those who are affected and their families. Brain Canada-funded researchers are working to implement new interventions to help children from coast to coast reach their potential.

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Grant Bruno, recipient of Brain Canada’s Shireen and Edna Marcus Excellence Award, is working toward a better understanding of autism in the First Nations community of Maskwacis.

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Making a significant difference in the lives of people in Canada doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It takes a network of visionary partners committed to investing in change. As a national convenor and facilitator, Brain Canada works with partners from coast to coast to drive innovative brain research. Some of our partners in supporting autism research include:

The Azrieli Foundation
SickKids Foundation
Kids Brain Health Network

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Brain Canada funds the very best Canadian neuroscience, fostering collaborative research and accelerating the pace of discovery, in order to improve the health and quality of life of Canadians who suffer from brain disorders.

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