Autistic

• N.S. parents call for fair school support staff wages to avoid potential strike

  Parents 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.

  Education

  Apr 14, 2023
  
• ‘I found my voice’: Calgary teen hopes to inspire others with autism to try new form of communication

  RPM, 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.

  Education

  Jan 10, 2023
  
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• Vigil held in Lindsay, Ont. for Draven Graham after boy’s body found in Scugog River

  A 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.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2022
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• Petition seeks Ontario Amber Alerts for autistic children following death of Draven Graham

  The 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.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2022
• B.C. parents take anger over autism program changes to Victoria

  Parents 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.

  Health

  Nov 25, 2021
• Saskatchewan children 6-11 with autism now eligible for up to $6,000 a year

  Children between six and eleven with Autism Spectrum Disorder can now qualify for up to $6,000 a year in Autism Individualized Funding in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2021
• West Island workers prepping thousands of COVID-19 test kits, supporting front line

  A 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.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2021
• Police officer to attempt burpee world record for Autism Edmonton

  Const. 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 party

  None of the boy's classmates RSVPed for his birthday party, so a team of football players showed up to celebrate with him.

  Trending

  Jul 25, 2019
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• UPDATE: Powell River teen with special needs desperately awaits medevac to Vancouver

  Fourteen-year-old son Isaac has been under heavy sedation at Powell River General Hospital since Sunday.

  Health

  Dec 13, 2018