Laval health workers fired over alleged mistreatment and harassment of patients
It is alleged the employees exhibited violent behaviour and harassed both patients and colleagues in the workplace. Continue reading
Autism
Calgary charity store hit by thieves
By Cami Kepke Reporter
Burglars took off with more than $20,000 worth of goods, putting the programs the charity supports at risk. Continue reading
Edmonton boy with autism, visual impairment blows classmates away with ukulele performance
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
When people hear Hayden Cardinal sing his favourite Beatles song – ‘Hear Comes the Sun’ it captivates them, especially when they realize he’s not even looking at the strings on his ukulele. Continue reading
Save-On-Foods dims the lights at Vancouver store to help shoppers with autism
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
The company said sensory friendly shopping, which debuted at its store in Kerrisdale, could eventually expand to all its stores in B.C. Continue reading
Mother alleges that Halifax summer camp policy is ‘discriminatory’
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
HRM staff, however, say the policy is designed to allow more children who require one-on-one support to attend camp. Continue reading
Grand Falls mother of girl with autism pleads for school assistance
A Grand Falls mother is asking the province to give her more assistance to help with her daughter who has a severe form of autism. Continue reading
Autism treatment centre hands out 291 layoff notices amid changes to Ontario autism services
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
A total of 291 staff at ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development have received notices that their positions are affected by Ontario’s recent changes to autism services. Continue reading
Brick by brick: N.S. entrepreneur uses Lego to ease anxiety and rebuild his life
Inside a tiny storefront on the end of a strip mall in Lower Sackville, N.S., is a Lego lover’s paradise. It also provides a therapeutic escape from anxiety. Continue reading
Former Winnipeg Jet to receive community award at Convention Centre
Former Winnipeg Jet Jim Kyte will be honoured at a gala event Friday night by Direct Action In Support of Community Homes (DASCH), a non-profit offering residential, vocational and leisure programs to people with intellectual disabilities. Continue reading
Nova Scotia funds play-based autism program for pre-schoolers and their parents
The province announced $2 million today towards the QuickStart program at a news conference held at the Autism Nova Scotia centre in Halifax. Continue reading