Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Specialized school for students with severe autism opens in AlbertaNestled amongst car dealerships and commercial businesses in west Edmonton, the Jim Jiwani Autism Academy is opening doors for children on the most severe end of the spectrum.EducationSep 12
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Swiss athlete attempts world record in Calgary for longest ice bathSwitzerland's Andre Belibi submerged in ice at Calgary's Stampede Park, during his attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the longest time spent in an ice bath.SportsMay 24
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Family of Regina teen pleas with public to return stolen special needs bikeThe caregiver of Ayul Alexson is asking for the return of her son's special needs bike that was stolen from her yard in the Al Ritchie neighborhood.FeaturesSep 27, 2023
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Calgary-area businesses adopt inclusive model, opening the door for workers living with disabilitiesParents often worry about their child’s future and that’s especially true when they are living with a disability, but two Alberta businesses have found creative solutions.LifestyleJan 26, 2023
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B.C. dad spreads love, acceptance after only 1 child came to his son’s birthday"Nobody wants to have this happen to them," said David Chen.CanadaMay 16, 2022
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Saskatchewan families with autistic children get increased funding optionsSaskatchewan families with autism from ages 6-11 can access more services under the Individualized Funding Program such as life skills programs.PoliticsNov 18, 2021
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Regina Fire Department announces autism alert initiativeRegina Fire and Protective Services has launched a new initiative that notifies firefighters that a resident with autism resides at a dispatched address during an emergency.CanadaSep 7, 2021
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Saskatchewan children 6-11 with autism now eligible for up to $6,000 a yearChildren between six and eleven with Autism Spectrum Disorder can now qualify for up to $6,000 a year in Autism Individualized Funding in Saskatchewan.CanadaJul 27, 2021
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‘Not ready to give up’: Parents push to keep school for kids with autism openGiant Step’s community has been advocating for more than a year to keep the school for kids with autism open. It’s set to close in September 2021.LifestyleMay 13, 2021
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Raising BIPOC children with autism: Parents struggle to find supportRacialized families who have children with autism have contined to face barriers in accessing adequate support and services.PerspectivesApr 2, 2021
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