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Pediatric Autism Research Cohort (PARC) Study @parcstudy.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

PARC co-investigator Dr. Vivian Lee & CHEO colleagues are presenting "Exploring How Autism Shapes Family Experiences in Early Childhood: Evidence from the Canadian Pediatric Autism Research Cohort (PARC)" at Development: A Canadian Developmental Psychology Conference in Montreal! Kudos 🤝

(Left to right) Dr. Vivian Lee, Melissa Susko, Renee Baysarowich, and Jennifer Crookshank stand and smile next to a large projector screen with a PowerPoint title slide with text, "Exploring How Autism Shapes Family Experiences in Early Childhood: Evidence from the Canadian Pediatrics Autism Research Cohort (PARC), Development 2026: A Canadian Conference on Developmental Psychology".

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Pediatric Autism Research Cohort (PARC) Study @parcstudy.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

In a free live speaker talk by Dr. Judah Koller, learn about how parent & family dynamics shape Autistic children’s development! ➡️Register here, open to all: bit.ly/parcspeaker9 #Autism #AutismResearch #Neurodiversity @judahk.bsky.social @hebrewuniversity.bsky.social @azrielifoundation.bsky.social

Beyond the Child: How Parent and Family Dynamics Shape Development in Autistic Children, by Dr. Judah Koller. The event will occur on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 from 9am-10am ET, as a virtual Zoom session. Image includes a picture of Dr. Judah Koller, as well as logos for the PARC Study, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Autism Child & Family Lab, and the Azrieli Foundation.

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Pediatric Autism Research Cohort (PARC) Study @parcstudy.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

🌟 Interested in #autism research? Want to take part? 🙌 The PARC Study is tabling at the Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre's Camp & Recreation Fair today (Thurs, Feb 19th)! If you are in the area, come say hello & learn more! #Hamilton #AutismResearch @macautism.ca @offord-centre.bsky.social

A long table is set up with a blue tablecloth and a variety of flyers and brochures, as well as candies, fidget toys, and pens. There are two banners along each side of the table. One depicts information about the McMaster Autism Research Team, and the other about the Offord Centre for Child Studies.

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Pediatric Autism Research Cohort (PARC) Study @parcstudy.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

🧠Learn about common co-occurring emotional & behavioural conditions with #autism (anxiety, depression, OCD, & ADHD) & practical strategies for caregivers! 🧑‍💻Free live speaker talk by Dr. Elizabeth Kelley & Dr. Caroline Roncadin: ➡️Register, open to all: bit.ly/parcspeaker8 #AutismResearch #Research

PARC Study Speaker Series: Understanding and Supporting Autistic Children’s Mental Health, by Dr. Elizabeth Kelley and Dr. Caroline Roncadin. The event will occur on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 from 12pm-1pm ET, as a virtual Zoom session. Image includes a picture of Dr. Elizabeth Kelley and Dr. Caroline Roncadin, as well as logos for the PARC Study, Queen’s University, the Autism Studies Lab at Queen’s University, McMaster Children’s Hospital – Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre, the McMaster Autism Research Team, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

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Pediatric Autism Research Cohort (PARC) Study @parcstudy.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

🚀PARC Study co-investigators from across Canada met in Hamilton, Ontario! We collaborated and innovated on how scientific findings can inform policies & programs for Autistic Canadians as we continue supporting the implementation of the #NationalAutismStrategy. #AutismResearch

The PARC Study team stands for a team picture at Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre in Hamilton.

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Pediatric Autism Research Cohort (PARC) Study @parcstudy.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

In this free live speaker talk by Dr. Jonathan Lai & Dr. Deepa Singal, learn about Canada's National Autism Strategy and what it could mean for Autistic people and families who raise, support, and stand beside them. ➡️Register here, open to all: bit.ly/parcspeaker7a #Autism

PARC Study Speaker Series: Canada’s National Autism Strategy: What It Means for Families and How Autism Alliance of Canada Is Turning Policy into Progress, by Dr. Jonathan Lai and Dr. Deepa Singal. The event will occur on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 from 12pm-1pm ET, as a virtual Zoom session. Image includes a picture of Dr. Jonathan Lai and Dr. Deepa Singal, as well as logos for the PARC Study, Autism Alliance of Canada, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

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Pediatric Autism Research Cohort (PARC) Study @parcstudy.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome the selected fellows and mentors for the 2025 #D2PFellowships! These emerging leaders will drive meaningful #research to shape #AutismPolicy across Canada. Learn more: autismalliance.ca/data-to-poli... #AutismResearch @allianceautism.bsky.social

A graphic titled, "2025 Data-to-Policy Fellows", with the fellows' names and pictures: Marwa Alkhalaf, Grace Bennett, Rachelle Humes, Jennifer Crookshank, Haley Clark, Saebom Park, Maya Albin, and Nafiseh Kiamanesh. Logos are displayed for Autism Alliance of Canada, the National Centre for Autism Collaboration, McMaster University, CanNRT, St. Amant, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, and Carleton University.

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Pediatric Autism Research Cohort (PARC) Study @parcstudy.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

In this free live speaker talk by Dr. Amedeo D’Angiulli, learn how neurodiverse children use imagination differently to navigate daily life, communicate, and build relationships. ➡️Register here, open to all: bit.ly/parcspeaker6 #ChildHealth #Autism #Neurodiversity

PARC Study Speaker Series: Understanding Communication and Neurodevelopment Through the Imagination Lenses, by Dr. Amedeo D'Angiulli. The event will occur on Friday, February 28th, 2025 from 11am-12pm EST, as a virtual Zoom session. Image includes a picture of Dr. Amedeo D’Angiulli, as well as logos for the PARC Study, Carleton University, CHEO, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

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Pediatric Autism Research Cohort (PARC) Study @parcstudy.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

🎯Goal #3: To generate research evidence to help enhance communication between clinicians & families as they develop more personalized intervention plans for #AutisticChildren. Our vision is to help inform policy, clinical, and research models of #Autism services and supports.

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Pediatric Autism Research Cohort (PARC) Study @parcstudy.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

🎯Goal #2: To examine how characteristics of services and interventions are associated with diversity in child and family functioning across time. The PARC Study involves sites across Canada and beyond, including clinics, #Autism diagnostic hubs, and academic institutions.

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Pediatric Autism Research Cohort (PARC) Study @parcstudy.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

#Research shows that Autistic children develop in different and diverse ways. 🎯Goal #1: To generate new knowledge on the factors contributing to the diverse pathways and outcomes in #Autistic children during the preschool and early school years.

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Pediatric Autism Research Cohort (PARC) Study @parcstudy.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

The Pediatric #AutismResearch Cohort (PARC) Study is a multi-site #longitudinal study of newly-diagnosed Autistic children. ⬇ Read on to see our study's 3 main objectives. (#3 is our ultimate goal, through research evidence!)

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