During the past two weeks I have heard from many families in York South-Weston affected by the changed to the already struggling Ontario Autism Program. Parents and caregivers are already feeling depleted, and at a loss. These changes will shatter the lives of these families, caregivers and agencies that have real knowledge and experience.
TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ONTARIO:
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WHEREAS every child with autism deserves access to sufficient treatment and support so that they can live to their
fullest potential; -
WHEREAS the Ontario Autism Program was badly broken under the Liberals, and the changes introduced by the
Conservatives have made it worse; - WHEREAS the new funding caps are based on age and income, and not the clinical needs of the child;
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WHEREAS Ontario needs a true investment in evidence-based autism services that meets the needs of autistic children
and their families;
WE THE UNDERSIGNED petition the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to direct the Ministry of Children, Community
and Social Services to invest in equitable, needs-based autism services for all children who need them.