Autism /neuro/taxonomy/term/612/all en $10.6M grant supports innovative autism project /neuro/channels/news/106m-grant-supports-innovative-autism-project-356608 <h2><b>VRƵ Translational Platform in Autism Research will help uncover the disorders’ neural foundations </b></h2> <p> </p> <p>A new project at The Neuro, VRƵ and the Research Institute of the VRƵ Health Centre (RI-MUHC) has been awarded $10.6M in financial support as part of the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Innovation Fund.</p> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:27:56 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 5996 at /neuro Supporting the next generation of autism researchers /neuro/article/research/supporting-next-generation-autism-researchers The Quebec Autism Research Training program is a competitive program offered by the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research and the Transforming Autism Care Consortium. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:59:32 +0000 Neuro Communications 5994 at /neuro New faculty spotlight: Justine Cléry /neuro/article/research-neuro-xxceptional-i-choose-neuro/new-faculty-spotlight-justine-clery Justine Cléry's research aims to identify and understand how the mechanisms involved in sensory processing and social cognition evolve across a person's lifetime. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:02:25 +0000 Vanessa Tamburro 5535 at /neuro Boris Bernhardt wins CAN's 2022 New Investigator Award /neuro/channels/news/boris-bernhardt-wins-cans-2022-new-investigator-award-339063 <h2>Together with Dr. Birgit Frauscher, Bernhardt co-directs The Neuro’s new Centre of Excellence in Epilepsy</h2> <p>Since joining The Neuro in 2016, Boris Bernhardt, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, has published pioneering research on the organization and development of the healthy brain. His achievements have been recognized this week by the Canadian Association for Neuroscience, who have awarded him the 2022 New Investigator Award.</p> Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:10:12 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 5419 at /neuro A day in the life of a neuropsychologist /neuro/article/day-life-patient-care-neuro-xxceptional/day-life-neuropsychologist Julie Scorah gives us a look into her work at the ACAR Clinic and how the pandemic has changed autism care Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:06:12 +0000 Anita Kar, Vanessa Tamburro 5363 at /neuro Julie Scorah /neuro/research/acar-1/research/our-researchers/julie-scorah <p><img alt="Julie Scorah" title="Julie Scorah" height="300" width="750" class="file-original no-float" src="/neuro/files/neuro/acar-researcher-profile-pictures_julie-scorah.png" /></p> <p><strong>Julie Scorah, PhD, is a licensed neuropsychologist specializing in neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).</strong></p> <p><strong>She is a research member of ACAR since 2019. </strong></p> Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:50:57 +0000 vanessa.tamburro@mcgill.ca 5287 at /neuro Transformative donation of $16 million establishes new autism research centre at the Montreal Neurological Institute /neuro/channels/news/transformative-donation-16-million-establishes-new-autism-research-centre-montreal-neurological-281573 <p><strong>The Azrieli Centre for Autism Research will foster innovations in therapy and a better understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder. </strong></p> <p><span>A new research centre in Montreal will help lift the shroud of mystery surrounding autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and lead to the development of better diagnostic tools and more effective therapies for people with autism.</span></p> Mon, 23 Oct 2017 17:01:52 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2800 at /neuro Clinic fills critical gap in autism care /neuro/article/research-patient-care-students/clinic-fills-critical-gap-autism-care The interdisciplinary ACAR Clinic provides continuity of care to patients of all ages Fri, 05 Nov 2021 20:19:36 +0000 Vanessa Tamburro 5189 at /neuro Gold-standard training for a gold-standard tool /neuro/article/patient-care/gold-standard-training-gold-standard-tool The ACAR Clinic at The Neuro offers its first Introductory Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised workshop to improve skills of diagnosing practitioners Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:37:40 +0000 Vanessa Tamburro 5187 at /neuro Driving innovation in autism research /neuro/article/research/driving-innovation-autism-research The Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) announces the winners of its competitive peer-review grant program, which drives discoveries that will greatly improve our understanding of autism Fri, 15 Oct 2021 21:45:11 +0000 Vanessa Tamburro 5157 at /neuro Professional Training Opportunities /neuro/research/acar-1/training-and-community/professional-training <h5><img alt="ACAR training session in the auditorium" height="150" width="750" class="media-element file-original no-float" src="/neuro/files/neuro/acar_professional_training_page_header.png" /></h5> <p>ACAR, in collaboration with the <a href="https://www.rtsa-tacc.com/">Transforming Autism Care Consortium</a> (TACC), is growing a community where individuals can participate in shared learning, receive support, and contribute their expertise.</p> <p>Together, we offer the following professional development and training opportunities:</p> Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:45:03 +0000 vanessa.tamburro@mcgill.ca 5160 at /neuro Beyond the bench: A conversation with Mayada Elsabbagh /neuro/article/research/beyond-bench-conversation-mayada-elsabbagh A lab is a bit like a kitchen, with a multitude of “dishes” simmering at once, ACAR's associate director tells Spectrum Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:07:38 +0000 Peter Hess 5151 at /neuro Clinician scientists /neuro/research/acar-1/research/research-approaches/clinical-research/clinician-scientists <p>Our specialized team of clinician-scientists use best practices in line with the latest research findings and professional guidelines. Together as a team, our experienced clinician-scientists, trainees and coordinators work collaboratively with patients and families.</p> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Team Member</th> <th>Biography</th> </tr> </thead> <tr> <td> <p><img alt="Myriam Srour" height="200" width="200" style="width: 160px; height: 160px;" class="media-element file-original " src="/neuro/files/neuro/myriam_srour_0.png" /></p></td></tr></table> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:32:36 +0000 vanessa.tamburro@mcgill.ca 5136 at /neuro Contact us /neuro/research/acar-1/contact-us <p><a href="/neuro/research/acar-1"><img alt="Azrieli Centre for Autism Research logo" title="Azrieli Centre for Autism Research logo" height="154" width="312" class="file-original no-float" src="/neuro/files/neuro/acar-logo_for_web.png" /></a></p> <p><img alt="The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)" title="The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)" height="296" width="750" class="file-original no-float" src="/neuro/files/neuro/the-neuro_0_0.jpg" /></p> Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:00:06 +0000 vanessa.tamburro@mcgill.ca 5109 at /neuro Mission, Vision and Values /neuro/research/acar-1/about-us/mission-vision-and-values <h2>About the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR)</h2> <p>Autism is a complex multifaceted group of conditions, described by the umbrella term autism spectrum disorder.</p> <p>Understanding neurodevelopmental conditions like autism require a comprehensive approach -- this is where ACAR comes in:</p> <blockquote> <h5 style="text-align:center">OUR MISSION</h5> <p>Our goal is to improve the lives of autistic individuals, people with related neurodevelopmental conditions, and their families by: </p></blockquote> Mon, 30 Aug 2021 19:35:49 +0000 vanessa.tamburro@mcgill.ca 5106 at /neuro