February 15, 2022
An overview of the main takeaways from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)'s “Autism spectrum disorder: Highlights from the 2019 Canadian health survey on children and youth.”
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Autism Alliance of Canada urges prioritization of a national autism strategy in the wake of BC announcing the implementation of a new service system for neurodiverse children that prevents access to individualized funding for families.
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September 1, 2021
A coalition of over 25 disability organization hosts a national election debate on disability issues and invites major political parties to share their vision and platform for the persons with disabilities living in Canada.
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August 13, 2021
An update on the on the progression of the creation of a national autism strategy in addition to the action being taken by Autism Alliance of Canada and suggestions for involvement for individuals.
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June 15, 2021
On June 12, 2021, Autism Alliance of Canada's Scientific Director, Dr. Deepa Singal, was interviewed by Heather Butts on CTV National News on the barriers families face in accessing supports across Canada.
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April 28, 2021
Congratulations to the seven Autism Alliance of Canada-Kids Brain Health Network Policy Development Practicum Fellows! Fellows will focus on the co-production of a policy brief representing one of Canadian Academy of Health Sciences’ three critical areas of a National Autism Strategy consultation report: Social Inclusion, Economic Inclusion and Evidence-Based Interventions.
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April 21, 2021
Autism Alliance of Canada responds to the 2021 federal budget, which proposes $15.4 million to the Public Health Agency of Canada to support the creation of a National Autism Strategy, and calls for further federal leadership.
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April 6, 2021
On April 2, 2021, Autism Alliance of Canada's Dr. Jonathan Lai spoke with Heather Butts on CTV National News to discuss a national autism strategy.
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October 5, 2020
Canada's Minister of Health confirms the government's commitment to developing and executing a national autism strategy at the 6th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit.
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December 23, 2019
On December 23, 2019, Autism Alliance of Canada's Dr. Jonathan Lai and self-advocate Terry Batley spoke with Ben Mulroney on CTV's Your Morning to discuss the development of a national autism strategy.
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