Autism, Biggest Budget in Ontario Canada $100 Million . They have two cord stem cell blood banks and doctors are
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Some Information on Autism, research by Donna Young
"Program for Children with Autism"
Autism is one of the most severe developmental disorders of childhood, occurring in at least 1 in 1000 children. Note: Current information is one in 600, according to a Vancouver, BC, Austism report.
Many people with autism have severe relationship and communication problems, in addition to motor, sensory and cognitive difficulties.
Until recently, only a small proportion of children with autism were expected to achieve independent
functioning as adults. Most were expected to require life long health, education and social services.
November 18, 2002 "
Canada: GOVERNMENT MAKES LANDMARK INVESTMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
MISSISSAUGA - The Ontario government is investing an additional $58.6 million for services for
children with autism, bringing
the total commitment to almost $
100 million by 2006/07
, Brenda Elliott, Ontario's Minister of Community, Family and Children's
Services, announced today.
"Research tells us that Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) works best when provided to children
at a young age," said Minister
Elliott. "Ontario is a leader in autism services for children and we continue to demonstrate this
by more than doubling our
investment in this service for young children so that they can get the help they need."
Ontario's unprecedented commitment to providing IBI to young children with autism dates back to the
1999 Ontario Budget. In
May 2001, the Ontario government doubled its commitment to $39.3 million, as part of the Ontario Early
Years Plan. Today's
additional funding includes enhancements of $39.6 million, bringing commitments for IBI to over $78
million by 2006/07.
"We also recognize that families and children need help over the long-term," Minister Elliott
said. "We will invest $19 million in
new programs and services for older children with autism so that they can grow and learn in their transition
to school."
The government's new investments in IBI and new programs and services bring its commitment to helping
children with autism
and their families to almost $100 million.
"We are so pleased that the Ontario government has yet again increased funding for autism services,"
said Linda Rothney,
President and CEO of Erinoak, one of the nine service providers delivering IBI therapy in Ontario. "The
additional money is
welcome news. It means we can assist even more children with autism and their families."
New programs and services for older children include transition coordinators who will help families
with the transition to
alternative programs. Elementary school-age children will also have new out-of-class programs available
to them that are
focused on developing and improving social interaction, behaviour and communication. Additionally, the
Ministry of Education will
pilot its Autism Program Standards in the 2003/04 school year and will host forums to help teachers
learn about new approaches
being used to educate children with autism.
The Ernie Eves, the Premier of Ontario's government, continues to be committed to children with autism
through new and
expanded services that will improve their lives and help parents raise their children with hope and
dignity. (
http://www.gov.on.ca/CSS/page/news/news2002/nov1802.html
)
November 18, 2002 News Releases
ENHANCED SERVICES FOR OLDER CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
The Ernie Eves government recognizes that families of children with autism need support over the long
term. That is why we are
introducing new programs and services for older children with autism so they can grow and learn.
We are investing $3 million to help support families and their children with autism as the children
enter into school or other
community services. Transition coordinators will work with families to help support the child's school
experience and to help them
connect with community services to meet their child's changing needs.
The Ernie Eves government is also committing $16 million for an out-of-class program for elementary
school-age children with
autism. The Ministry of Community, Family and Children's Services will fund programs that will take
place in schools or other
community locations and will provide children with an opportunity to spend time with their peers supported
by trained
professionals. Children will spend time developing and improving their social interaction, behaviour
and communication skills.
When a student is identified as having special needs such as autism, the school principal ensures that
an Individual Education
Plan (IEP) program is designed for that student based on an individualized assessment of the student's
learning needs.
Through each student's Individual Education Plan, school boards provide opportunities for students with
autism to develop skills
that will prepare them to be productive members of the community. A special education program for a
student with autism may
include one or more of: speech language activities, structured learning activities, social skills training,
or one-on-one coaching.
The classroom environment may be structured so the program is consistent and predictable.
Autism is one of 12 categories of exceptionality defined by the Ministry of Education. To ensure effective
education programs for
students with autism, the Ministry of Education has consulted with the Autism Society of Ontario and
other education partners
regarding the development of program standards for autism. These program standards will be pilot tested
in the 2003/04 school
year.
The Ministry will also host forums to help teachers and school board staff learn about effective approaches
for teaching children
with autism. In addition, the Ministry will continue to work with school boards and other partners to
improve co-ordination of
services for children with special needs, including the services that support children in their transition
from pre-school into the
school system.
Children with autism may also benefit from a range of other services available in communities across
the province. To support
these families, the Ontario government provided funding in 2002/03 for a broad range of services for
children with special needs
including:
- $29.4 million for respite services
- $42 million for Special Services at Home
- $53 million for Assistance with Severe Disabilities
- $38.7 million for special needs support for child care; and
- more than $370 million for children's mental health; including $42.5 million the Intensive Early Intervention Program for Children with Autism.
http://www.gov.on.ca/CSS/page/news/news2002/nov1802b.html
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