Carly Sutherland

• IWK Health Centre evasive on what services exist for Nova Scotia kids with autism

  Atlantic Canada's biggest children's hospital was evasive and unable to answer many questions in an interview that aimed to bring "clarity" on concerns raised by several families dealing with severe autism.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2018
  
• ‘What is their plan?’: N.S. family struggles to cope as PM, premier dodge questions on autism

  A Nova Scotia mother who shared her family's gut-wrenching experience with autism in the hopes of forcing political leaders to act, says she's still waiting.

  Health

  Jan 10, 2018
  
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• Trudeau begins series of national town halls in Halifax area Tuesday

  It's expected to be the first in a series of such gatherings across the country - he is scheduled to be at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont., on Wednesday afternoon.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2018
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• Nova Scotia mother of boy with severe autism shares details of plight at home

  Carly Sutherland says since her son Callum returned home from the IWK Children's Hospital early last month, he has smashed holes in their walls and attacks anyone who comes near him.

  Health

  Jan 8, 2018
• ‘Nothing has changed’: Nova Scotia teen with autism speaks out as gaps in autism services persist

  After hearing the of story of nine-year-old Sutherland's seven week stay at the Halifax children's hospital, Eng said he was "frustrated" that nothing had changed since his stay there in winter 2015.

  Health

  Dec 11, 2017
• Nova Scotia premier says extreme autism cases merit additional support

  Stephen McNeil says a "national conversation" on autism is needed, but the province must examine existing programs to provide additional support for families who need help.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2017
• Family’s heart-rending case prompts call for autism strategy: ‘We are not alone’

  A heart-rending case involving a Halifax-area boy has triggered new calls for a national strategy to help families with children who can become violently aggressive because of severe autism.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2017
• Autism Nova Scotia sees 50 per cent hike in calls about complex autism cases since 2016

  Autism Nova Scotia says the increase "speaks to lack of access" to programs and supports

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2017
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• N.S. family ‘scared’ as boy with severe autism faces release without home supports

  Carly Sutherland says her family is living a "nightmare" because there are no proper supports and treatment for her son Callum, who is due to be released next week from the IWK hospital.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2017