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N.S. parents call for fair school support staff wages to avoid potential strikeParents say they support the school staff going on strike, acknowledging that their jobs are very complex and they deserve to be respected, valued and fairly compensated.EducationApr 14, 2023
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‘I found my voice’: Calgary teen hopes to inspire others with autism to try new form of communicationRPM, a relatively new educational form of therapy for people living with autism, is changing lives. And a Calgary teen who doesn't speak has found it to be life-altering.EducationJan 10, 2023
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Vigil held in Lindsay, Ont. for Draven Graham after boy’s body found in Scugog RiverA vigil was held at Rivera Park near the Scugog River to remember Draven Graham. One of one his grandfathers sang an emotional version of 'Amazing Grace' to honour him.CanadaJun 20, 2022
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Petition seeks Ontario Amber Alerts for autistic children following death of Draven GrahamThe petition on Change.org created in honour of Draven seeks support for officials to create the 'Draven Alert' for missing autistic and vulnerable/special needs children.CanadaJun 14, 2022
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B.C. parents take anger over autism program changes to VictoriaParents and advocates say the proposed move to a "hub" model, rather than direct funding to families, will leave kids with autism facing long wait lists and reduced services.HealthNov 25, 2021
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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, 2021
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West Island workers prepping thousands of COVID-19 test kits, supporting front lineA group of five adults who are intellectually challenged or autistic are assembling COVID-19 diagnostic testing kits by the thousands for the CIUSSS l'Ouest de l'île.CanadaFeb 11, 2021
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Police officer to attempt burpee world record for Autism EdmontonConst. Schaefer is hoping to break the Guinness World Record for most chest-to-ground burpees in one hour.Nov 24, 2019
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Football team surprises boy with autism after classmates decline his birthday partyNone of the boy's classmates RSVPed for his birthday party, so a team of football players showed up to celebrate with him.TrendingJul 25, 2019
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UPDATE: Powell River teen with special needs desperately awaits medevac to VancouverFourteen-year-old son Isaac has been under heavy sedation at Powell River General Hospital since Sunday.HealthDec 13, 2018
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