Adults With Autism

• Vacant English Montreal School Board building to become home for adults with autism

  After an extensive renovation process, what used to be a residence for nuns in Montreal's Ahunstic district will become housing for young adults with autism.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
  
• Parents of adults with severe autism say they’re ‘terrified’ for their kids’ futures

  Kavchak is one of many advocates who say the province lacks the proper support for adults with severe disabilities, and the parents who care for them.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2023
  
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• Autism after 18: Why the system is failing Canadian adults on the spectrum

  "People a day under 18 will get quite a bit of service, and the day they turn 18, the services start decreasing rapidly," said one expert.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 18, 2020
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• Increased resources, support needed for individuals with autism as they age: report

  A new report from the Aging and Autism Think Tank says the vast majority of research and programming geared toward autism focuses on children, leaving adults almost entirely out of the conversation.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2018
• 5 Montreal stories you must read this week: February 10

  From inciting hate speech to fighting for better services for adults with autism, here are the top five stories Global News covered in Montreal this week.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2017