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This survey was developed in partnership between Autism Speaks Canada, the McMaster Autism Research Team (MacART) and the Autism Alliance of Canada (formerly known as Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance) with the intention to gather information on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on autistic Canadians and their families.
except for Nunavut.
Concerns of unemployment for both advocates and caregivers
Lack of affordable housing options for the diversity of needs
Challenges due to government support delivery models and high cost of private support services
Concerns of unemployment for both advocates and caregivers
Problems with sleeping
Social relationships with family and friends
Disruptions in education and learning
Challenging behaviours
Social relationships with family and friends
The following supports were either extremely challenging to access, not accessible, or would have been useful:
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