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To Learn how the Medikidz explain Autism, check out their website at www.medikidz.com. The five Medikidz superheroes help children aged 8 to 15 understand various developmental and medical conditions in fun and engaging ways!
Research Bulletin: An Update on IL Canada’s Literacy and Quality of Life Project June 2010 [English PDF]. Independent Living Canada, 2010. [View French PDF]
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Racing for Autism Announces a New Addition to the Team: A stunning 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500.
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New Support for Asperger Manitoba Inc. CJOB News Team, CJOB 68, June 5, 2010: It's an exciting time for Asperger Manitoba Inc. A new project has begun...to increase support groups for people diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome-a neurodevelopmental disorder on the autism spectrum.
Autism around the Globe is an interactive web-based project which focuses on raising public awareness of how autism affects those in different parts of the world.
The Ride Across Canada For Autism Spectrum Disorder 2011, Now on Facebook: A group for people that support or will attend a bike ride across Canada to raise awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger's for local, national and multinational ngo's supporting families and children affected by ASD. Join the group for regular updates!
Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health are studying what happens when people with intellectual disabilities, autism, or Asperger syndrome have major challenges or are in crisis. In order to understand families’ experiences, they are soliciting family members to complete a 20-30 minute on-line questionnaire. To participate, visit www.familyprojects.ca. Dr. Jonathan Weiss at 416-535-8501 ext. 7815 may be contacted for further information.
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is funding a project to inform provincial policy makers, funders and other stakeholders of the value of mental health peer support, and to give them guidance on how to strengthen peer support in their respective provinces. More about the project and how to participate...
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Facing Autism Reality Not A Choice; a Challenge that Must be Faced [Editorial]. AutismRealityNB, Opposing Views, July 20, 2010: Facing autism reality is a huge challenge. It is difficult on a good day. But it is not a choice. It is what must be done or autistic children and adults will suffer.
Ledford Senior Persists through Asperger's to Graduate. Steve Huffman, The Dispatch, June 4, 2010: Timothy Samuel in many ways appears a typical high school senior. He's outgoing, funny, intelligent and a handsome young man.
'Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives:' The Strategy for Autism in England (2010) [PDF]. Social Care Policy and Innovation, Department of Health, London, 2010. [Department of Health Publications Page]
Racing4AGoodCause: Mustangs in Targa Newfoundland. Larry Jewett, Mustang Enthusiast, July 2010: It's a motoring contest where the winners aren't only the ones driving the cars.
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Autism Resolution Ontario (ARO) announce the release of their next mini-documentary, Shut Out: Failing Kids with Autism in Ontario, which can be seen at www.autismresolutionontario.com, as well as Youtube. Shut Out tells the stories of two Ontario families grappling with the premature ejection of their children with autism from the Ontario IBI program, and struggling to secure enough ABA therapy for their children in the face of government indifference.
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Program to Help Autism, ADD & Down Syndrome -- now Available in Canada! CNW, July 21, 2010: The TV Teacher, LLC(TM), creator of the award-winning program, Alphabet Beats(TM), announces that its handwriting program is now available in Canada.
Refusing Vaccination Puts Children's Lives at Great Risk. Catherine Ford, Montreal Gazette, July 20, 2010: With the exception of the late Michael Jackson, no parent would dangle a child out a third-floor window. No normal parent would put his or her child at such risk.
Autism Answers. Ottawa Citizen, July 12, 2010: The discovery of genetic markers for autism, the result of Canadian-led research, is being celebrated as a breakthrough for families struggling with the disorder. But we mustn't make the mistake of thinking a "cure" is around the corner.
Work Starts on PEI's First Autism Centre: 1.2M project will serve as home for some, resource centre for others. CBC News, July 8, 2010.
Alberta Family Struggles with Autism. Judy Monchuk, Calgary Beacon, June 13, 2010: Frank Rosica’s mother was pulled aside on his second day of preschool with the kind of teacher’s comment that sends a chill through every parent: “We have a problem.”
CTV, Canada AM Autism Special Streaming Videos Now Available:
Impact of early diagnoses.
Two autism experts discuss early diagnosis and intervention and the huge impact it can have on an Autistic child's long-term progress.
Finding the right therapy.
One father had to find his own way to communicate with his son, an approach that is now being used with other children in the same situation.
In her mother's words.
The story of Monica Tomasone, an 8 year-old autistic girl, living in Richmond Hill, Ont., from birth to today - in her mother's own words.
A day in the life of Monica.
Canada AM follows Monica, an 8-year-old girl with autism, who was diagnosed at age 2, looking at how her parents and her sisters cope with the impact autism has had on their family.
Parents discuss daily challenges.
A panel of parents from across Canada discuss the challenges and daily struggles to raising kids with autism.
Challenges facing adults.
Profiling a 30 year-old autistic man at work, talking to his parents and an expert on the challenges adults with autism face every day.
Experts explain the science
A doctor for Sick Kids and a doctor from McMaster University takes Canada AM inside a Toronto laboratory where researchers are focusing on searching for a genetic link to autism.
Canadian Cookbook Gives Food-for-Thought on Autism. Liem Vu, National Post, June 3, 2010: Karen Dubrofsky was 23 when doctors diagnosed her with Shulman’s syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease that can lead to inflammation of the skin and fascia...
BC Group to Keep Pushing Anti-Vaccine Agenda Despite Discredited Study. Tamara Baluja, The Province, May 29, 2010: A B.C.-based group opposed to childhood vaccinations says it will continue its crusade — even though the study on which it has based its stance, linking vaccinations to autism, has been discredited.
British Autism Doctor Denied License for Unethical Research. Kristina Scorbach, The Epoch Times, May 24, 2010: Britain's General Medical Council stripped Doctor Andrew Wakefield of his license to practice medicine for professional misconduct when doing research on the link between autism and vaccines for measles and other diseases.
These Pets are True Life-Savers. Kevin Connor, Toronto Sun, May 4, 2010: Bingo the Jack Russell terrier has saved the life of his young owner so many times that he has been inducted into the 2010 Purina Animal Hall of Fame.
The Current State in Autism -- Still Tough to Treat but Encouraging Progress An Expert Interview with Fred R. Volkmar, MD [Free Registration Required]. Carol Peckham, Medscape Today, May 3, 2010.
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Declaration of Support for Community Living
Mental Health Commission of Canada Website
Canada Revenue Agency: Information on tax credits and deductions for persons with disabilities...
Health and Social Campaigners' (HSC) News International: Monthly email news service designed to give members of the Health and Social Campaigners' Network practical information about the policies and activities of patient and disability groups worldwide.
ARCH Alert: Legal Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities.
Constructive Campaigning for Autism Services: The PACE Parents' Handbook:
Crucial Terms Project.
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Community Newsletters
Subscribe to the Canadian Abilities Foundation Newsletter.
Subscribe to the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health Newsletter.
The Canadian Foundation for Animal Assisted Support Services.
Info@ Newsletter by the Canadian Association of Community Living.
Subscribe to Big Things Can Happen: Behaviour Therapy and Learning Centre Newsletter.
Independent Living Canada – News Bulletins
Subscribe to the Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disabilities Newsletter.
Jessica Kinsley Publishers Newsletter.
Mental Health Commission of Canada Summer 2010 Newsletter [Eng PDF] [Fre PDF].
Mental Illness Awareness Week Newsletter.
Subscribe to the Midnight in Chicago Newsletter. Midnight in Chicago is an international culture and tourism initiative that raises awareness of, and funds for, Autism.
Neuro News. Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, McGill University – Newsletter.
Ontario Adult Autism Research and Support Network Newsletter.
Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services, News for Parents of Children and Youth with Autism.
PLANfacts Newsletter | ActionPLAN e-zine, Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network.
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