Autism

• Families participate in Saskatoon’s first Autism Aviation Day

  Saskatoon's first Autism Aviation Day gave families a unique opportunity to practice navigating airport procedures in a supportive, low-stress environment.

  Education

  May 3
  
• Toronto parents say special-needs supports ‘stripped away’ with planned school program move

  The board says the program is being relocated to a new school with added supports, but parents are stressing their concerns be heard about their children.

  Canada

  Apr 8
  
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• April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day, acknowledging people on the spectrum

  World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd starts off Autism Awareness Month with inclusion and understanding of the diverse spectrum.

  Canada

  Apr 2
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• Therapist charged with assault involving Ontario children with autism

  Halton police say a therapist who works with children with autism is facing multiple assault-related charges in connection with two children.

  Crime

  Feb 25
• Okanagan parents fear new funding model will hurt children on autism spectrum

  The province said it's investing an unprecedented $475 million for the new model over three years to support children in need.

  Canada

  Feb 17
• Barbie introduces first-ever autistic doll as part of inclusion mission

  Mattel created the doll with guidance from the autistic community to 'represent common ways autistic people may experience, process and communicate about the world around them.'

  Trending

  Jan 12
• Wait for core Ontario autism services tops 5 years: advocates

  When Ashley Ferreira's five-year-old son was diagnosed with autism in 2020 she never imagined that a five-year for him to get access to government-funded core therapies.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2025
• Texas sues Tylenol, claims companies hid autism risks

  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the makers of Tylenol, Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue claiming the companies hid the drug's links to autism,

  Health

  Oct 28, 2025
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• Keep taking Tylenol during pregnancy, Health Canada says amid Trump claims

  The advisory is the latest pushback on claims raised by U.S. President Donald Trump and his top political health appointees this week linking acetaminophen to autism.

  Health

  Sep 24, 2025
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• Autism Edmonton shares concerns over misinformation after Trump remarks about Tylenol

  Autism Edmonton said there's already large stigmas surrounding being neurodivergent and to amplify that message is hard on parents already feeling guilt or confusion.

  Politics

  Sep 23, 2025