Research Lab focused on neurodevelopmental disabilities & child health ✨ | Director: Dr. @CarlyMcMorris | University of Calgary 🦖 #Owerko #ACHRI #Werklund

Joined November 2021
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✨ Continuing our INSAR 2026 highlights! Grateful for the chance to present our posters and for the thoughtful conversations and ideas shared throughout the conference. 👉 See all our posters at: survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/…
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A couple more moments from our team's poster presentations!
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Kicking off our INSAR 2026 highlights! ✨ Stephanie Andreasen shared impactful findings on diagnosis timing and mental health service use among Autistic youth, work that earned her the Top Rated Abstract award at #INSAR2026!
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Thrilled to see ENHANCE Lab’s Allison Cormier and her research spotlighted for Mental Health Week!
For Mental Health Week & National Child & Youth Mental Health Day, we’re spotlighting Allison Cormier of the ENHANCE Lab ⭐ Her research explores how social camouflaging relates to depression in Autistic adolescents. Learn more: bit.ly/4f5HiUK @owerkocentre
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📢 Check out our team's latest publication headed by Hangsel Sanguino (@hangsel27)!! Findings highlight how sleep difficulties relate to mental health in Autistic youth, offering important insights that can guide meaningful, preventative mental health supports.
I'm excited to share a new publication in Frontiers in Psychiatry!! Really proud to be part of work that can inform prevention efforts for Autistic youth! Full paper here: lnkd.in/grEwHUhV @CarlyMcMorris @Enhance_Lab_UC
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If the lab seems a bit emptier than usual, it’s for an exciting reason! Our team is in Prague this week for the #INSAR2026 Annual Meeting, where we’re sharing our research on an international stage. Stay tuned, as we’ll be bringing home lots of new insights from this week.
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Happy Autism Acceptance Day! #AutismAcceptanceMonth is a chance to move beyond awareness toward true acceptance. This includes respecting differences and supporting Autistic people in every part of life and driving meaningful change. See the images to learn more about today.
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This #TDOV, we’re highlighting the experiences of Autistic Trans and Non‑binary people. These intersecting identities can face added barriers to care and safety, and we all share a responsibility to challenge stigma and build communities where everyone is welcomed and accepted.🏳️‍⚧️
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Help shape neuro-affirming supports for Autistic youth who’ve experienced suicidality. We’re inviting Autistic youth, caregivers, and clinicians to share their experiences in a 1‑hour interview to help codesign mental health supports. Learn more: survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/…
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Today marks the beginning of Neurodiversity Celebration Week! This week and always, we’re excited to be honoring and celebrating the beauty of different minds, and the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world💙! #NeurodiversityWeek
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Help improve mental health care for young people with FASD! We’re inviting youth (16-30) with FASD to join a confidential interview about how professionals can better support those who’ve experienced suicidal thoughts or behaviours. Learn more: survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/…
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Mental health can get heavy, and for people with FASD, the signs aren’t always obvious. Watch Jeff Noble and Dr. Carly McMorris share warning signs, strategies, and what to do when systems fall short: 🎧 Audio: fasdsuccess.com/blog/episode… 🎬 Video: youtu.be/NtKaUConjq4?si=TtBu…
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Our lab wrapped up the season with sweet fun and friendly competition! From a gingerbread house contest to a potluck full of delicious dishes, we enjoyed an evening of laughter, teamwork, and holiday spirit. Wishing everyone a joyful and restful Holiday season! ☃️✨
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Families deserve evidence-based information on autism! We encourage everyone to read the full statement from the Owerko Centre, Azrieli Accelerator, and O’Brien Institute, and join us in supporting evidence-based information.
The prevalence of autism continues to rise in Canada & globally. There is currently no single known cause of autism & several studies have found no link between the MMR vaccine & autism. Read the full evidence brief for clear, research-based facts: bit.ly/48swnzC.
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It’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities! 🎉 First recognized by the UN, #IDPD calls us to break barriers, champion accessibility & celebrate disability leadership. Together, let’s build a better, more inclusive world for everyone, today and always!
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Exciting news! 🎉 ENHANCE Lab’s Hangsel Sanguino was among the top 10 doctoral scholars awarded the Canada Graduate Scholarship to Honour Nelson Mandela for his research on the factors that impact Autistic youth mental health! 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/44n3YcZ
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🎉 Big news! Enhance Lab’s Cara Nania was one of 16 PhD students awarded a Killam Scholarship for her groundbreaking research on pain and mental health in youth with FASD! 🔗 Read more about Cara's work and the 2025 Killam Award recipients: obrieniph.ucalgary.ca/news/u…
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Our team served up good vibes and great rallies during a fun-filled day on the pickleball courts! 🏓 We laughed, we rallied, we (mostly) kept score, and had an absolute blast. Huge thanks to everyone who made this lab outing a smash hit! 💥
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Huge congrats to Dr. Carly McMorris, who was 1 of 6 UCalgary researchers appointed Canada Research Chairs! 🎉 So proud of Carly, and all the #UCalgary researchers that make Canada a global force for innovation and research excellence! 🔗 Read more here: ucalgary.ca/news/six-ucalgar…
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📣 Are you ages 15-18 and from Calgary? Help us understand the impact of social camouflaging, or the hiding of Autistic traits in social situations, on teen mental health! Both Autistic & Non-Autistic teens are invited to participate. 🔗 Learn more: survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/…
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