• Welcome to the McMaster Autism Research Team (MacART)!

    We are the McMaster Autism Research Team, a group of researchers, clinicians, clinician-scientists, and other experts who foster collaboration among the families, researchers, clinicians, educators, and policymakers whose lives and work are touched by Autism.

    Our members are committed to advancing Autism care through meaningful research.

  • Research impacting practice and policy

    “MacART continues to play a leading role in bringing meaningful research to impact practice and policy. The Autism Alliance of Canada is delighted to be a collaborator and partner as we navigate the complexity of the push and pull of evidence into communities.”
    Dr. Jonathan Lai // Director of Strategy and Operations // Autism Alliance of Canada

    MacART contributed to the 2020 Canadian Autism Leadership Summit.

    Read news article HERE.

  • Research informing public policy and programming

    “We are thrilled to work with the McMaster Autism Research Team, whose research helps to inform public policy and programs locally and provincially for the families of Autistic children and neurodevelopmental disorders.”

    Marg Spoelstra // Executive Director // Autism Ontario

  • 2020 Pandemic Canadian Autism Needs Assessment

    MacART was proud to partner with Autism Speaks Canada and Autism Alliance of Canada to develop, implement, and analyze the Pandemic Canadian Autism Needs Assessment – a survey where respondents shared their experiences to help inform the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    “Through this partnership’s work, we expect to be a catalyst for meaningful enhancements to policy and programs across Canada, to better the quality of life for Autistic Canadians and their families during a time of uncertainty.”

    Jill Farber // Executive Director // Autism Speaks Canada

    The Report results are now available!

    See the report HERE.

  • Collaboration is key

    “Through our partnership with the McMaster Autism Research Team, we are able to collaborate on meaningful research that can be used to inform the day to day clinical practice that supports children, youth, and families.”

    Bruce Squires // President // McMaster Children’s Hospital

  • Opportunities to share knowledge

    “We have a real opportunity to translate challenges into research, and research into practice that will support Autistic children and their families.”

    Rob MacIsaac // President & CEO // Hamilton Health Sciences

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About MacART

We are the McMaster Autism Research Team, a group of researchers, clinicians, clinician-scientists, and other experts who foster collaboration among the families, researchers, clinicians, educators, and policymakers whose lives and work are touched by Autism.

Our members are leading and participating in a variety of projects with provincial, national, and global impacts, aligning our work with the assessment report on Autism released by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences in 2022, which aimed to inform development of a National Autism Strategy.

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