In early April, the government announced a new Ontario Autism Program with $333 million dollars in funding, but this announcement came with the news of changes too. These changes to government funded-intensive therapy include age restrictions of 2-4 years, and the release of any children over 5 years old currently on the waiting list for intervention. Since the announcement, some families and staff from local providers have gathered for rallies and have spoken with members of local government. They are using these encounters as well as social media to share their stories and voice their concerns over these sudden and significant changes - speaking up for their children and clients alike. Find the details here, from CTV news.
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