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Research in Progress - Looking for Participants

Research in the autism field has grown tremendously over the past decade. This section will keep you posted on what research is happening in Canada. A special section has been created to enable researchers who are looking for participants to assist in their studies.

Our including of research information is not necessarily an endorsement of any particular perspective on autism. We want you to know what research is going on, and to have enough information to decide whether you want to participate.

If you are interested in being a part of a research study, click on the read more link below to see an up-to-date list of researchers currently recruiting participants for their studies.

Canadian Research

CAIRN – Canadian Autism Intervention Research Network
http://www.cairn-site.com/
ASD-CARC – Autism Spectrum Disorders, Canadian-American Research Consortium
www.asdcarc.com

Choosing Gifts for Children with Autism

Choosing Gifts for Children with Autism -- Go to any store and you'll see toys exploding off the shelves. But if you're buying a present for a child with autism, picking the perfect gift requires a little more thought.

"First of all, talk to the parents of a kid with autism because kids vary so much," said Tahirih Bushey, a speech and language pathologist at the Scottish Rite Clinic in Duluth. She points out autistic kids have narrow but deep interests.