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‘We need help’: N.S. family fears for safety as they care for son with autism
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‘We need help’: N.S. family fears for safety as they care for son with autism
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‘We need help’: N.S. family fears for safety as they care for son with autism
Description
January 8, 2018
Mon, Jan 8: A Nova Scotia couple that says they have suffered in silence, is speaking out about their son’s experience with autism in the hopes that something will change. The parents of Dakota Wyre say their son became violent last year – throwing the entire family’s safety into jeopardy and ultimately leading to two calls to police just before Christmas. Marieke Walsh has their story.
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‘We need help’: N.S. family fears for safety as they care for son with autism02:27 | January 8, 2018
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 15, 202410:05 | August 15, 2024
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Nova Scotia school support staff want a say in addressing school violence02:01 | August 15, 2024
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Chester Race Week gives N.S. businesses chance to showcase community01:49 | August 15, 2024
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Easter Seals says annual Drop Zone fundraiser is a great success01:55 | August 13, 2024
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N.S. urged to close ‘pathways’ that lead to people losing their homes02:04 | August 13, 2024
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N.S. animal shelter overwhelmed with 24 kittens from one home02:04 | August 12, 2024
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N.S. government telling non-unionized staff they will soon work in office fully02:06 | August 8, 2024
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Endometriosis patients hope federal legislation will improve access to necessary medications02:06 | August 8, 2024
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Calls for action and solidarity in wake of Africville reunion shooting02:09 | August 8, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 813:08 | August 8, 2024
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Community upset with Sackville Arena’s announcement it won’t be putting in ice this year02:04 | August 7, 2024
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Halifax charity seeing high demand for school supplies01:52 | August 7, 2024
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N.S. defending response to resource plan for people with disabilities02:04 | August 7, 2024
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‘We need help’: N.S. family fears for safety as they care for son with autism02:27 | January 8, 2018
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Aug. 1710:33 | August 17, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 16, 202413:47 | August 16, 2024
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N.S. woman calls for more endometriosis surgery options in province01:47 | August 16, 2024
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Apprenticeship program encourages more female coaches02:07 | August 16, 2024
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N.S. charity concerned about Rafflebox change in policy02:15 | August 16, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 15, 202410:05 | August 15, 2024
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Nova Scotia school support staff want a say in addressing school violence02:01 | August 15, 2024
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Chester Race Week gives N.S. businesses chance to showcase community01:49 | August 15, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 14, 202413:06 | August 14, 2024
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Dartmouth housing complex’s demolition has former tenants concerned02:11 | August 14, 2024
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Short-term rental property owners in N.S. upset with new regulations02:10 | August 14, 2024
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Cyclists raise awareness about Parkinson’s by cycling across country01:35 | August 14, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 13, 202411:55 | August 13, 2024
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Canada’s police chiefs call for more help to deal with increasing number of protests01:57 | August 13, 2024
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Easter Seals says annual Drop Zone fundraiser is a great success01:55 | August 13, 2024
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N.S. urged to close ‘pathways’ that lead to people losing their homes02:04 | August 13, 2024
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N.S. launches take-home STI testing kit01:47 | August 13, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 12, 202412:55 | August 12, 2024
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Professional misconduct hearing into N.S. gynecologist begins01:59 | August 12, 2024
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N.S. firefighter’s family demand safety changes 5 years after death02:17 | August 12, 2024
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N.S. fisher concerned about DFO mismanagement02:10 | August 12, 2024
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Atlantic Canada braces for busy hurricane season01:44 | August 12, 2024
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N.S. animal shelter overwhelmed with 24 kittens from one home02:04 | August 12, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 912:02 | August 9, 2024
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N.S. government telling non-unionized staff they will soon work in office fully02:06 | August 8, 2024
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Endometriosis patients hope federal legislation will improve access to necessary medications02:06 | August 8, 2024
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Calls for action and solidarity in wake of Africville reunion shooting02:09 | August 8, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 813:08 | August 8, 2024
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Community upset with Sackville Arena’s announcement it won’t be putting in ice this year02:04 | August 7, 2024
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N.S. defending response to resource plan for people with disabilities02:04 | August 7, 2024
‘We need help’: N.S. family fears for safety as they care for son with autism
Description
January 8, 2018
Mon, Jan 8: A Nova Scotia couple that says they have suffered in silence, is speaking out about their son’s experience with autism in the hopes that something will change. The parents of Dakota Wyre say their son became violent last year – throwing the entire family’s safety into jeopardy and ultimately leading to two calls to police just before Christmas. Marieke Walsh has their story.
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