Two researchers are being recognized for their work which aims to improve the lives of children with autism by helping them interact socially.
Amanda Binns, a PhD candidate, and Meara Stow, a Master’s student, both at Western University, are the 2019 recipients of the Autism Scholars Awards, administered by the Council of Ontario Universities.
Binns, this year’s recipient of the $20,000 Doctoral Award, is investigating how different forms of play can be managed and structured to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) interact with their parents.
Stow, recipient of the $18,000 Masters Award, is researching cognitive factors in children with ASD that are associated with the difficulties they face when processing social and emotional signals.