On Thursday, one of a number of telephone town halls took place where experts, stakeholders and parents weighed in with personal anecdotes, comments and suggestions on how the program should be revised. Continue reading
Several photos show protesters with their faces covered alongside the guillotine as they allegedly carried out a mock execution of the premier. Continue reading
The PCs claim the reduction will come from their previously announced reforms to social assistance programs in the province. Continue reading
Kingston’s Brenna Bloodworth has two sons on the spectrum and says she recorded the call after Ford reached out to her as a result of messages she sent him about the Ontario Autism Program. Continue reading
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The government announced on Tuesday, the day after the new changes to the autism program came into effect, it will now consult parents of children with autism as of May 1. Continue reading
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Social Services Minister Lisa MacLeod says an advisory panel made up of parents, autistic adults and experts will review the consultation results and provide recommendations. Continue reading
Kids currently receiving government-funded therapy will have their contracts extended by six months, MacLeod said. Continue reading
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“The reality is that there are no simple solutions for families of kids with autism,” Wynne said. Continue reading
Children, Community and Social Services Minister Lisa MacLeod did not attend a large protest over the autism program at the legislature Thursday because of concerns about her personal safety. Continue reading
Families of children with autism say the plan unveiled last month by Social Services Minister Lisa MacLeod will leave kids without access to the level of treatment they need. Continue reading