Briano Di Rezze

Thanks to the EACD in Barcelona for an amazing scientific program. Thanks also to Mac Keith for recognizing the great work by our ACSF team at CanChild, SRS McMaster, U of Alberta and U of Kentucky. Very fortunate to be part of this brilliant team!

#EACD2022 - Mac Keith Press Best Abstract Award – 1st Place: ‘Construct Validity of the Autism Classification System of Functioning for Social Communication (ACSF) Across Childhood and Adolescence’, abstract submitted by Briano Di Rezze and colleagues

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@marianadirezze no

Effective December 18, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. Ontario is imposing a 50% capacity limit in high-risk indoor settings with a usual capacity of 1,000 or more. This is one measure to slow transmission as we work to get boosters into arms.

My message to Ontario’s Optometrists is clear: Come back to the table to negotiate and let’s get a deal done.

A Narrative Review of Function-Focused Measures for Children With Neurodevelopmental Disorders frontiersin.org/article/10.338…

@mycovidquestion @canchild_ca The rules around this can be discussed as important during this unique time and will not always be the case forever. I also think that it is important to reassure children that these rules are meant to keep everyone healthy so that they can enjoy the summer months!

It’s time for another #MyCOVIDDisabilityQ! A parent asked, “how can I teach my child with autism physical distancing? Is it ever safe to bring her outside during COVID?” We approached @canchild_ca Scientist, Dr. @brianodirezze, to answer this question.

@mycovidquestion @canchild_ca With some of the young children in my family, I have tried to show them what one metre looks like with my legs wide apart and had them come up with things that were about equal in distance.

@mycovidquestion @canchild_ca The concept of physical distancing can be tough for any child to understand but working together with the child to establish visual cues for physical distancing could be a good way to talk about the “rules”.

@mycovidquestion @canchild_ca However, many children with autism respond well to instructions when they are framed as “rules”.

@mycovidquestion @canchild_ca With regards to teaching children about physical distancing, each child will differ in what ways that are most effective for them to learn. This will also depend on their developmental age.

@mycovidquestion @canchild_ca Hi there. Thanks for this #MyCOVIDDisabilityQ. I definitely think that children should be getting outside, especially in these summer months and we know that COVID transmission is low outdoors.

@ThatMichaelShow I'll have a look to see how well it aligns with my formula...

Iceless rink...c'mon Jack Frost, do your part!

Kathy Georgiades @ #OffordCentre @mch_childrens talks w/ @CBCHamilton What to tell kids about new Syrian classmates cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…

@Chubby_Rain99 isn't there a water ban on Vancouver? Sends a really bad message to the kids...negatory on the field trip

@Chubby_Rain99 my boy bLOU!