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Thinking differently about autism

Grant Bruno, a Samson Cree Nation member and Brain Canada award recipient, is researching autism in Maskwacis, Alberta — where it's called pîtoteyihtam, "thinks differently." Using community-led, decolonizing methods, he aims to improve services and shape policy for First Nations families.

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1 in 66 children in Canada have autism spectrum disorder, deeply impacting the quality of life of those who are affected and their families. Brain Canada-funded researchers are working to implement new interventions to help children from coast to coast reach their potential.

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