Autism Spectrum
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Families release sensory kit aimed at making arena experience more inclusiveThe 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.CanadaFeb 21
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Planned changes to B.C. autism funding met with growing backlashThe 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.PoliticsOct 28, 2021
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Ontario government allocating $62M in budget to make more autism services availableThe $62-million announcement comes as the Ontario government works to shore up its delayed revamp of the autism program.HealthJul 28, 2021
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A New Brunswick mother’s fight to get more classroom supports for son with autismLeigha 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.EducationJun 3, 2021
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Assault on teen with autism in Richmond, B.C. has advocacy group pleading for understandingWarning: This story contains details that may be disturbing to readers.ÂSep 1, 2020
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‘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
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Winnipeg mother helps organize breakfast with sensory-friendly SantaA 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 suggestsA new study suggests that infants should be tested early for autism if they have an older sibling with the condition.HealthDec 5, 2019
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‘They’ll always have a need’: N.B. mother calls for more efficient disability supportsCheryl 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.PoliticsNov 19, 2019
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Sensory friendly shopping hours being rolled out at Edmonton Safeways, SobeysThe pilot program is meant to provide a calmer, less bright and less noisy environment for customers with sensory sensitivity.ConsumerSep 30, 2019
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