Autism
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Quebec pledges $15M investment towards future Giant Steps Autism CentrePlans for the future Giant Steps centre for autism are taking a leap forward as the province confirms a $15-million investment into the building project.EducationAug 31
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University of Waterloo researchers working on app to help find missing people with dementiaThe University of Waterloo says researchers have teamed up with community leaders to develop a mobile alert app to assist in finding missing people who have dementia.HealthAug 26
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‘He’s got so much courage’: Gananoque Canoe Club proud of kayaker A.J. SiemensA 15-year-old athlete with autism is an inspiration to everyone at the Gananoque Canoe Club. A.J. Siemens has qualified for the Canadian kayak championships in Ottawa.SportsAug 20
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Kelowna man, 21, receives conditional sentence for torturing, killing hamstersThe judge said despite the horrific acts, Leighton Labute, 21, is a low risk to reoffend, as he’s severely autistic and has a very low IQ.CrimeAug 18
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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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