Autism Spectrum

• Montreal space for children with special needs closes due to flooding

  A Montreal multi-sensory environment, designed for children with special needs, has been forced to close its doors due to a devastating flood.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2023
  
• Families release sensory kit aimed at making arena experience more inclusive

  The sights, sounds and smells that make a game exciting for many fans are often the same ones that make the spectacle of sports overwhelming for others.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2022
  
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• Planned changes to B.C. autism funding met with growing backlash

  The proposed plan will phase out direct funding to families of children with autism by 2025 and replace it with a new centralized service hub model.

  Politics

  Oct 28, 2021
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• Ontario government allocating $62M in budget to make more autism services available

  The $62-million announcement comes as the Ontario government works to shore up its delayed revamp of the autism program.

  Health

  Jul 28, 2021
• A New Brunswick mother’s fight to get more classroom supports for son with autism

  Leigha Ouellet's son, Dominic, lost his educational assistant this year and has regressed since. The 8-year-old is on the autism spectrum and benefits from additional support.

  Education

  Jun 3, 2021
• Assault on teen with autism in Richmond, B.C. has advocacy group pleading for understanding

  Warning: This story contains details that may be disturbing to readers. 

  Sep 1, 2020
• ‘Exploding with ability’: B.C. teen with autism replicates BC Ferries to the smallest detail

  "They're kind of taught they have a disability, when in fact Josh is proof they just are exploding with ability," said one of Josh Yeung's teachers.

  Jan 27, 2020
• Winnipeg mother helps organize breakfast with sensory-friendly Santa

  A Winnipeg mother is getting to hosts another Breakfast with Santa event, which focuses offering an friendly environment for kids with special needs.

  Dec 6, 2019
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• Infants should be tested for autism if their siblings are diagnosed, study suggests

  A new study suggests that infants should be tested early for autism if they have an older sibling with the condition.

  Health

  Dec 5, 2019
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• ‘They’ll always have a need’: N.B. mother calls for more efficient disability supports

  Cheryl DesRoches, the mother of a 22-year-old son on the autism spectrum, says the challenges of caring for him spiked after he turned 18, and she's calling for change.

  Politics

  Nov 19, 2019