‘It has made me a better person’: What it’s like to raise a child with autism
Funding and access to care continue to be the two most pressing issues for parents of children with autism. Continue reading
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Ontario’s autism funding overhaul — here’s how it compares to the rest of Canada
A look at how government-funded autism therapy across Canada. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Nova Scotia premier says extreme autism cases merit additional support
Stephen McNeil says a “national conversation” on autism is needed, but the province must examine existing programs to provide additional support for families who need help. Continue reading
Family’s heart-rending case prompts call for autism strategy: ‘We are not alone’
A heart-rending case involving a Halifax-area boy has triggered new calls for a national strategy to help families with children who can become violently aggressive because of severe autism. Continue reading
CRA faces fresh criticism on disability tax credit, this time from autism group
Across Canada, families coping with autism have trouble applying, holding on to the tax credit, advocacy group says. Continue reading
Montreal family feels forced to leave Quebec to access autism services
By Anne Leclair Reporter
His family was told the boy would have to wait up to three years to access regular speech therapy in Quebec, so they opted to travel to Ontario. Continue reading
NB mom persuades town to create Christmas Parade ‘gentle zone’ for children with autism
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
The town of Sussex will designate a “gentle zone” at this year’s Santa Claus Parade so that children with autism can watch the parade in a quieter environment, Continue reading
Store clerk praised for reaction to autistic child’s ‘meltdown’
The mother of two children with autism had a message for her grocery clerk that’s gone viral. Continue reading
Autism Society of B.C. says Sesame Street’s character with autism is exciting news
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
The Autism Society of B.C. is welcoming the news that Sesame Street has introduced a new character with autism. Continue reading