The Université du Québec à Montréal has received a $1.5M donation from La Fondation Sandra et Alain Bouchard to support the Chaire Dr William-Barakett de déficience intellectuelle et troubles du comportement. Co-led by Psychology Professors Diane Morin and Mélina Rivard, the chair conducts applied research to better understand behavioural disorders among individuals with autism or intellectual disabilities and to provide families and care providers with practical tools to improve quality of life and well-being. The five-year funding will support the development of service pathways; targeted support programs; and improved responses from public service sectors including transit, policing, and education.
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