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1/ Offering peace of mind to 25% of children will not placate 29k desperate families.
A year ago, thousands across the province rallied against a generalized funding program that would meet the needs of some, create waste where unneeded and leave many without the support they
A year ago, thousands across the province rallied against a generalized funding program that would meet the needs of some, create waste where unneeded and leave many without the support they
2/ desperately require; particularly those with severe needs and those who are over the age of six.
After years of waiting, immediate funding, even if it falls far short, may very well be “better than nothing”. Families in crisis may prefer to take something for fear that they
After years of waiting, immediate funding, even if it falls far short, may very well be “better than nothing”. Families in crisis may prefer to take something for fear that they
3/ will otherwise remain on a waitlist forever. This is survival mode after years of disappointment and desperation.
Get help to families immediately. Urgency is required, but also in a method that doesn’t force 29k kids into one category or another, sending a message that this
Get help to families immediately. Urgency is required, but also in a method that doesn’t force 29k kids into one category or another, sending a message that this
1/ Today is November 19, 2019. And we are still waiting for a plan from the Ontario Government.
Advocates, parents, researchers, therapists, stakeholders have reiterated to the @fordnation government, time and again, that urgency is critical.
And here we are.
Advocates, parents, researchers, therapists, stakeholders have reiterated to the @fordnation government, time and again, that urgency is critical.
And here we are.
2/ going on 10 months since @MacLeodLisa flogged us with her “plan” to remedy the Ontario Autism Program we are no better off than where we were.
Throughout the summer, while @ToddSmithPC was touring the province ‘listening’, the consistent answer to our questions was that
Throughout the summer, while @ToddSmithPC was touring the province ‘listening’, the consistent answer to our questions was that
3/ ‘The Panel’ was hard at work on their recommendations, which we saw come to fruition just shy of November. The Panel recommended Needs Based Therapy. The Panel recommended Urgent Response Services. The Panel recommended reverting back to a chronological waitlist. The Panel
