Angie Ip

MHSc, MD, PhD

Investigator and Developmental Pediatrician, BC Children's Hospital
Medical Director, BC Autism Assessment Network, BC Children's Hospital

Dr. Angie Ip is a developmental pediatrician at Sunny Hill Health Centre, BC Children's Hospital. Dr. Ip's research focuses on understanding the developmental profiles of children with complex neurodevelopmental disorders and using that knowledge to advance access to neuro-affirming care and supports for these children and their families.

Academic Affiliations

  • Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Developmental Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia
  • Research Theme: Brain, Behaviour & Development
  • Research Group(s): Implementing Knowledge for Equity and System Change

Contact Information

Assistant

Natalie Garrett

natalie.garrett@cw.bc.ca

Location

4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6H 3N1

Investigating Pediatricians Practice, Knowledge, and Barriers in Diagnosing Cerebral Palsy

Children

Wong, V. and Miller, S.D. and Scoten, O. and Cohen-Eilig, M. and Glegg, S. and Ip, A. and Jetha, C. and Mulpuri, K. and O?Donnell, M. and Mishaal, R.

DOI: 10.3390/children12091274

Prevalence Trends and Patterns of Perinatal ADHD Stimulant Medication Use in British Columbia, Canada

Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety

Nitchske, A. and Salmanpour, A. and Kaur, P. and do Valle, H.A. and Elwood, C. and Gadermann, A. and Guhn, M. and Hippman, C. and Ip, A. and Karim, J.L. and Oberlander, T.F. and Socha, P.M. and Hanley, G.E.

DOI: 10.1002/pds.70129

Diagnostic Assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Canadian guidelines as a model for a variety of socioeconomic contexts,valuation diagnostique du trouble du spectre de l'autisme: recommandations pour des contextes varis,Evaluacin diagnstica para el trastorno del espectro autista: Las directrices canadienses como modelo para una variedad de contextos socioeconmicos

ANAE - Approche Neuropsychologique des Apprentissages chez l'Enfant

Brian, J.A. and Zwaigenbaum, L. and Ip, A.

Association between prenatal antibiotic exposure and autism spectrum disorder among term births: A population-based cohort study

Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology

Nitschke, A.S. and do Valle, H.A. and Vallance, B.A. and Bickford, C. and Ip, A. and Lanphear, N. and Lanphear, B. and Weikum, W. and Oberlander, T.F. and Hanley, G.E.

DOI: 10.1111/ppe.12972

Exogenous oxytocin administration during labor and autism spectrum disorder

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology MFM

Karim, J.L. and Solomon, S. and Abreu do Valle, H. and Zusman, E.Z. and Nitschke, A.S. and Meiri, G. and Dinstein, I. and Ip, A. and Lanphear, N. and Lanphear, B. and Hutchison, S. and Iarocci, G. and Oberlander, T.F. and Menashe, I. and Hanley, G.E.

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2023.101010

Rethinking diagnosis-based service models for childhood neurodevelopmental disabilities in Canada: a question of equity

Paediatrics and Child Health (Canada)

Ip, A. and Poon, B.T. and Oberlander, T.F.

DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxac131

Developmental profiles of children at risk for autism spectrum disorder at school entry

Autism Research

Angie Ip and Brenda T. Poon and Gillian Hanley and Martin Guhn and Tim F. Oberlander

DOI: 10.1002/aur.2742

07 / 2022

Autism Risk and Perinatal Antibiotic Use

Pediatrics

Nitschke, A.S. and Karim, J.L. and Vallance, B.A. and Bickford, C. and Ip, A. and Lanphear, N. and Lanphear, B. and Weikum, W. and Oberlander, T.F. and Hanley, G.E.

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-057346

Medicinal cannabis in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review

Child: Care, Health and Development

Fletcher, S. and Pawliuk, C. and Ip, A. and Huh, L. and Rassekh, S.R. and Oberlander, T.F. and Siden, H.

DOI: 10.1111/cch.12909

General paediatric practice in autism spectrum disorder screening in Ontario, Canada: Opportunities for improvement

Paediatrics & Child Health

Angie Ip and Annie Dupuis and Evdokia Anagnostou and Alvin Loh and Tyler Dodds and Adriana Munoz and Sharon Smile

DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxz150

02 / 2021

Symptoms, adverse events, and outcomes in the use of medicinal cannabis in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review protocol

JBI Evidence Synthesis

Fletcher, S. and Pawliuk, C. and Ip, A. and Oberlander, T. and Siden, H.

DOI: 10.11124/JBIES-20-00001

Association of Epidural Analgesia during Labor and Delivery with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Offspring

JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association

Hanley, G.E. and Bickford, C. and Ip, A. and Lanphear, N. and Lanphear, B. and Weikum, W. and Zwaigenbaum, L. and Oberlander, T.F.

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2021.14986

Epidural Analgesia and Autism Spectrum Disorder Risk - The Challenges Inherent in Complex Observational Research

JAMA Pediatrics

Hanley, G.E. and Ip, A. and Oberlander, T.F.

DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2021.0382

Assessment, diagnosis, and management of developmental coordination disorder

Paediatrics and Child Health (Canada)

Ip, A. and Mickelson, E.C.R. and Zwicker, J.G.

DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxab047

Assessment, diagnosis and management of developmental coordination disorder,L'valuation, le diagnostic et la prise en charge du trouble dveloppemental de la coordination

Paediatrics and Child Health (Canada)

Ip, A. and Mickelson, E.C.R. and Zwicker, J.G.

DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxab049

Le dpistage prcoce du trouble du spectre de lautisme chez les jeunes enfants

Paediatrics & child health

Zwaigenbaum L and Brian J and Ip A

10 / 2019

Les normes de lvaluation diagnostique du trouble du spectre de lautisme

Paediatrics & child health

Brian J and Zwaigenbaum L and Ip A

10 / 2019

La prise en charge et le suivi du trouble du spectre de lautisme une fois le diagnostic pos

Paediatrics & child health

Ip A and Zaigenbaum L and Brian J

10 / 2019

Standards of diagnostic assessment for autism spectrum disorder

Paediatrics and Child Health (Canada)

Brian, J.A. and Zwaigenbaum, L. and Ip, A.

DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxz117

Post-diagnostic management and follow-up care for autism spectrum disorder

Paediatrics and Child Health (Canada)

Ip, A. and Zwaigenbaum, L. and Brian, J.A.

DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxz121

Canadian Paediatric Society clinical practice recommendations for assessment of children and youth with autism spectrum disorder

Paediatrics and Child Health (Canada)

Zwaigenbaum, L. and Brian, J.A. and Ip, A.

DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxz126

Post-diagnostic management and follow-up care for autism spectrum disorder,La prise en charge et le suivi du trouble du spectre de l'autisme une fois le diagnostic pos

Paediatrics and Child Health (Canada)

Ip, A. and Zaigenbaum, L. and Brian, J.A.

DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxz122

Standards of diagnostic assessment for autism spectrum disorder,Les normes de l'valuation diagnostique du trouble du spectre de l'autisme

Paediatrics and Child Health (Canada)

Brian, J.A. and Zwaigenbaum, L. and Ip, A.

DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxz118

Early detection for autism spectrum disorder in young children

Paediatrics and Child Health (Canada)

Zwaigenbaum, L. and Brian, J.A. and Ip, A.

DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxz119

Early detection for autism spectrum disorder in young children,Le dpistage prcoce du trouble du spectre de l'autisme chez les jeunes enfants

Paediatrics and Child Health (Canada)

Zwaigenbaum, L. and Brian, J.A. and Ip, A.

DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxz120

Factors influencing autism spectrum disorder screening by community paediatricians

Paediatrics and Child Health (Canada)

Ip, A.W.S. and Zwaigenbaum, L. and Nicholas, D. and Sharon, R.

Abstracts/Rsums.

Paediatrics & child health

Developmental Profiles of Children Assessed for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Using population level data, we aim to improve our understanding of the long-term developmental profiles of children assessed for autism spectrum disorder. While many studies focus on symptom changes over time, we aim to focus on school and community functioning and participation, and child and youth well-being and belonging. Our study will look at both children diagnosed with autism and those who have not been, who may also have differences and functional impairments in social communication.

Implementation of ECHO Autism

In a cross-Canada collaboration across 5 Canadian sites, we will examine the implementation of Extension for Community Health Care Outcomes for Autism (ECHO Autism) programs. The ECHO model is an evidence-based intervention that uses a virtual knowledge sharing network to improve care provided by healthcare providers. We are working with patients, families, and clinicians in BC to build an ECHO Autism BC program that is specific to the needs of our province. We are collaborating with our national partners to measure the impact of ECHO Autism programs to improve clinical practice and care for children with autism.

Grants

Co-Principal Investigator. Project ECHO AuDIO - ECHO Autism Diagnosis and Integrated Care Opportunities. Funding Source: CIHR THINC Implementation Science Team Operating Grant

Honours & Awards

2024 – BC Quality Award Team Award, BC Children's Hospital (for Streamlined Assessment Pathway – Advancing Early Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder)

2018–2021 – Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship, CIHR Doctoral Awards.

2017 – Evidence to Care Knowledge Translation Champion Team Award, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital (for Hip Surveillance Clinical Care Pathway for Children with Cerebral Palsy)

2013 – Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Gold Humanism Honor Society, University of Alberta

Our Research

At BC Children’s, we are making discoveries that save lives and transform health care for children in our province and around the world. Our research portfolio includes basic, clinical, population, and public health research.

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