Autism Spectrum Disorder
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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
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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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Alek Minassian decision opens door for verdict of not criminally responsible due to autismThe 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.CrimeMar 3, 2021
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Ontario launching autism program with initial enrolment of 600 children in MarchThe program will provide children with needs-based supports including applied behaviour analysis, speech language pathology, and occupational therapy.CanadaFeb 3, 2021
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Coronavirus: Music, community service help Mississauga man with autism cope during pandemic'He was asking what's going on... what's happening and then seeing it's the whole world on lockdown and quarantine and he really got so nervous,' his mother said.CanadaDec 29, 2020
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Alek Minassian said he is 99 per cent irredeemable after turning to the bible, court hears"I think it would be considered probably extremely irredeemable, like 99 per cent chance irredeemable."CrimeDec 3, 2020
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