Reading Time: 3 minutes The MedicAlert Autism Program allows emergency responders to make better decisions to help people in times of need
Author: Laurie Mawlam
Laurie Mawlam has been executive director of Autism Canada since 2006. In 2007, she founded the Canada Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance (CASDA) with other key autism leaders. She sits as past-chair and treasurer.
Five things about autism that everyone should know
Reading Time: 3 minutes Media stories that get it wrong can contribute to how others perceive those with autism – and perpetuate potentially dangerous stereotypes
Why universal screening for autism is a good idea
Reading Time: 4 minutes We don’t want to see Canadian children reach school age before being identified as having autism