Jonathan Lai 㴝珏諭
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Executive Director @AllianceAutism | Adjunct Faculty @ihpmeUofT | alumna: @uofg @McMasterU @yorkuniversity @McGillU | tweets are my own
Canada
Joined October 2014
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
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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. https://t.co/bCY409IKe7
#CIHR_ImpactFellows
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! https://t.co/IRnLgp8Skv
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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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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:
🎉 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 ⬇️ https://t.co/x7A70BCiqK
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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! https://t.co/bqvWz0Mjsy
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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
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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.
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.
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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
@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
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
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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
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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: https://t.co/oh0Ncr42Ck
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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.
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. https://t.co/CXrjzB2xCS
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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
In Canada, most services for Autistic people are provided by provincial and territorial governments. However, support for Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, ...
Identifying the need for Indigenous-led knowledge for 🇨🇦's upcoming #NationalAutismStrategy, culturally appropriate multidisciplinary care https://t.co/vtbtGuJCwI
@FrontPsychiatry
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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
Identifying the need for Indigenous-led knowledge for 🇨🇦's upcoming #NationalAutismStrategy, culturally appropriate multidisciplinary care https://t.co/vtbtGuJCwI
@FrontPsychiatry
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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.
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Identifying the need for Indigenous-led knowledge for 🇨🇦's upcoming #NationalAutismStrategy, culturally appropriate multidisciplinary care https://t.co/vtbtGuJCwI
@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!
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