Autism

• Search for Parker Wells was delayed by 911 issues: City of Calgary

  Parker's disappearance in July sparked a massive search in Calgary that went on for two weeks until his body was found in a system of pipes under the city's Deerfoot freeway.

  Canada

  Sep 22
  
• Alberta to review Amber Alert criteria and day home after death of Calgary boy

  Amber Alerts are mainly reserved for when it's believe a child has been abducted and in danger, but the province granted an exception in Parker's case due to his vulnerable state.

  Canada

  Aug 10
  
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• Grieving Albertans seek ways to protect vulnerable children after Parker’s death

  Following the death of 11-year-old Parker, Autism Edmonton is urging Albertans to learn how to safely help lost or distressed neurodivergent children.

  Canada

  Aug 1
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• Death of Calgary boy with autism hits home for Conservative MP and party leader

  Alberta MP Mike Lake said kids with autism can be drawn to things like traffic or water and their understanding of dangers — and the way they experience fear — may be different.

  Canada

  Jul 31
• Makeshift memorial started in Calgary for 11-year-old Parker

  Parker, who had autism and was non-verbal, wandered away from a daycare home two weeks ago. His body was found in a labyrinth of pipes under Deerfoot Trail in Calgary on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Jul 30
• Calgary realtors join forces to help search for missing 11-year-old boy

  Calgary realtors say they are answering the call for help from Calgary police as a massive search continues for an 11-year-old Calgary boy who went missing eight days ago.

  Investigations

  Jul 23
• 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