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Choices Markets to Host Fundraiser to Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Speaks Canada

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The Sinneave Family Foundation and Autism Speaks Canada Partner With Organizations Across Canada to Improve Employment Futures for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • July 14, 2016 |

An enthusiastic sentiment shared when a participant was asked about their recent experience in the EmploymentWorks Canada program. "It helped me, and it might help you! It helped me get over my anxiety and introduced me to new skills, new people, and different job opportunities. It was amazing and really fun."

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Ontario Providing More Supports For Children With Autism

  • June 28, 2016 |

Ontario is providing more support for children and youth with autism, including an accelerated implementation of the new Ontario Autism Program. The new program will provide all children, regardless of age, with more flexible services at a level of intensity that meets each child's individual needs, significantly reduce wait times for service, and increase the number of treatment spaces available to serve more children and accommodate the rising prevalence in autism diagnoses.

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Autism Speaks ATN/AIR-P researchers present studies at IMFAR

Read the early findings from 15 studies by clinicians and researchers in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network and the Autism Intervention Research Network for Physical Health

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More than 5,000 whole genome sequences now available for research into autism subtypes and personalized treatments

  • April 27, 2016 |

Today, the Autism Speaks MSSNG program announced its largest upload and release of whole genome sequences from people affected by autism and their family members. The release includes nearly 3,000 genome sequences from participants in the Autism Speaks Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE).  More

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Spokesperson for the Minister answers FAQ's regarding Ontario Autism Program

  • April 27, 2016 |
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Giving children roots and wings: the struggle to understand autism.

  • April 24, 2016 |

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Information for families about changes to autism services for children & youth

  • April 15, 2016 |
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Ontario Budget Announcement

  • April 8, 2016 |

Autism Speaks Canada believes every Canadian living with autism and their families have the right to timely access to suitable supports and services to thrive and reach their full potential.  We strongly believe in intervening early, intervening often, and throughout one’s lifespan. 

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Ontario government announces new Ontario Autism Program with investment of $333 million over the next five years

  • March 29, 2016 |

Ontario government announces new Ontario Autism Program with investment of $333 million over the next five years with intention of providing children and youth access to critical interventions faster and providing services that are better matched to their needs. This announcement is very good news for the ASD community. Based on scientific evidence, the new plan strongly supports the continuum of care for all children with ASD, expanding intervention services to earlier in a child’s development, which is critical for improved outcomes” says Dr. Wendy Roberts, Vice-Chair, ASD Clinical Expert Committee. 

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