Wednesday, February 6, 2019

FORD INCREASING FUNDING FOR AUTISM PROGRAMS

   Ontario is set to announce changes to its autism program Wednesday that will attempt to tackle waiting lists for diagnosis and treatment.
   Sources tell The Canadian Press that the changes will include doubling the funding for five diagnostic hubs to $5.5 million a year for the next two years.
  There are currently 2,400 children waiting for months on a list to be diagnosed, while there are another 23,000 children on the waiting list for treatment, where they can spend years before accessing those supports.
  If you need reminding of the abysmal record of the Ontario Liberals turning their backs on children with autism, click here.

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