Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Family of Regina teen pleas with public to return stolen special needs bike

  The 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.

  Features

  Sep 27
  
• Calgary-area businesses adopt inclusive model, opening the door for workers living with disabilities

  Parents 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.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 26
  
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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.

  Canada

  May 16, 2022
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• Saskatchewan families with autistic children get increased funding options

  Saskatchewan families with autism from ages 6-11 can access more services under the Individualized Funding Program such as life skills programs.

  Politics

  Nov 18, 2021
• Regina Fire Department announces autism alert initiative

  Regina 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.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2021
• Saskatchewan children 6-11 with autism now eligible for up to $6,000 a year

  Children between six and eleven with Autism Spectrum Disorder can now qualify for up to $6,000 a year in Autism Individualized Funding in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2021
• ‘Not ready to give up’: Parents push to keep school for kids with autism open

  Giant 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.

  Lifestyle

  May 13, 2021
• Raising BIPOC children with autism: Parents struggle to find support

  Racialized families who have children with autism have contined to face barriers in accessing adequate support and services.

  Perspectives

  Apr 2, 2021
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• Alek Minassian decision opens door for verdict of not criminally responsible due to autism

  The judge who found Alek Minassian guilty of murder and attempted murder has set Canadian precedent by considering autism a "mental disorder" under the Criminal Code.

  Crime

  Mar 3, 2021
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• Ontario launching autism program with initial enrolment of 600 children in March

  The program will provide children with needs-based supports including applied behaviour analysis, speech language pathology, and occupational therapy.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2021