Evidence-based interventions

This page is a partial export of the Policy briefs regarding EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS within a National Autism Strategy

Evidence-Based Interventions involves topics such as system-wide improvements(for example, access to services and supports, research gaps and recommendations for future research) and evidence for current and newer practices across the lifespan (for example, diagnosis, treatment, programs, services, and supports).

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4 policy briefs that you can share on social media regarding EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS in the context of a National Autism Strategy.

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1   Affordability and Access Brief #5: Early Developmental Intervention Services for Children on the Autism Spectrum [3]

• Delaying early supports can have significant negative consequences for the developmental trajectories of Autistic children. A #NationalAutismStrategy should coordinate a task force to develop universal early developmental services offered across the country.Click To Tweet

2   Information Brief #1 : Integrating data systems [6]

• Currently, available data on Autism is scattered across organizations and databases. A #NationalAutismStrategy should set national data standards to allow for the integration of data systems across provinces and territories.Click To Tweet

3   Employment Brief #1 : Pre-employment Programs [8] 4   Research and Governance Brief #1: A Leadership Framework [11]

• Efforts are not coordinated across Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) levels to monitor autism programs and services. A #NationalAutismStrategy should establish a FPT implementation framework to identify and fill gaps in the currently fragmented system.Click To Tweet

• Canada is lacking in our National standards for training and autism research. A #NationalAutismStrategy should create and fund interdisciplinary Centres for Excellence in Autism Research and Care.Click To Tweet

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