Our Approach to Research in Autism, Intellectual and other Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Mission Statement: (What we do)
To improve the quality of life of people with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families across the lifespan through:
- The creation of new knowledge
- The development of innovative methods in prevention, diagnosis, assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disabilities
- The dissemination of innovations and best practices to the community
- The education and training of the next generation of scientists and practitioners
Vision Statement: (What we aspire to be)
To become a national and international leader in research, training and service in neurodevelopmental disabilities that provides tangible benefits to the global community.
Core Values: (The values that support the vision and shape the culture)
- Respecting human dignity
- Engaging with community stakeholders in all our efforts including individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities, their family members, service providers, administrators and policy makers
- Including diverse populations and emphasizing natural social contexts in research activities
- Creating a scholarly environment that embraces multi-disciplinary approaches to problem solving
- Using the best available evidence to guide research, training and practice