Autism
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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
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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
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Ajax mother opening business to fill disability service gapAn Ajax woman is in the process of opening a business in Durham Region to help families and those in the community with developmental disabilities.CanadaJul 22
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Ontario man charged after B.C. teen with autism injured in unprovoked 2020 attack: RCMPDominic Rallon Jao of Ontario has been charged with one count of assault causing bodily harm in connection with the August 2020 attack on a teen with autism in Richmond B.C.CrimeJun 24
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Autism Nova Scotia calling for return of some in-person learning'When you're looking at students with disabilities and students on the spectrum ... that transition from school to home can be very challenging.'CanadaMay 27
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‘It just breaks my heart’: Calgary family appeals for return of boy’s support dogThere’s an emotional appeal from some Calgarians looking for help getting a furry family member back home.CanadaMay 26
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Lawyer for ‘QAnon Shaman’ says U.S. Capitol rioters had ‘brain damage’Jacob Chansley's lawyer has refused to apologize for the way he described his client and others in the Capitol riot.TrendingMay 19
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COVID-19: People with intellectual disabilities in Montreal finally getting shotsPeople with intellectual or developmental disabilities and autism living at home on the island of Montreal have begun getting their COVID-19 shots.CanadaApr 15
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Durham parent shaves years-old beard for autism awarenessIt's been more than two years since the province made changes to the Ontario Autism Plan.CanadaApr 6
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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
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