July of this year, the Federal Minister of Health made an announcement to launch news of a Working Group to develop a plan for a Canadian Autism Partnership. (This same announcement can be found here on the government of Canada website.) The purpose is stated to build strategies to support families and people affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Autism Calgary Association together with Autism Society Alberta and our affiliates across the province will plan an active role in joining an advisory group that is forming to pull together represenation across Canada (more news on this in September.)
On this topic are some interesting documents on Autism Strategy Initiatives:
- United Kingdom “Think Autism” programme of action (2014)
- Autism Through the Lifespan – Nova Scotia (2010)