Canadian families struggling to access autism therapy as they wait for a national strategy
TORONTO (CTV Network) While Friday marks World Autism Awareness Day, some Canadians say the federal government’s long-promised national strategy isn’t coming fast enough with affordable and accessible support varying drastically between provinces.
Tiffany Baker, who’s seven-year-old son Kameron has autism, says she has faced heartbreaking roadblocks in gaining access to autism therapy in Trenton, Ont.
Like many other children his age, Baker told CTV National News that Kameron loves to dance and have fun, but he has difficulties with social issues and communication.
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Alberta takes lead role in Canada-wide initiative to raise awareness, funds for women’s health research
Women make up roughly half the population and have given birth to everyone, yet have remained largely excluded from medical research and drug trials, according to Sharlene Rutherford, president and CEO of the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation (RAHF).
“We know it can take 17 years for medical research to filter down to clinical practice, and women have only been included in trials for the past 20 years,” she said. “Dedicated research and increased funding are both needed in order for women’s health to catch up.”
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