Canada’s Autism Strategy – Programs and activities

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Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the needs of all persons with disabilities in Canada, including people with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism and those who care for them. Mark Holland, Minister of Health, tabled the Framework for Autism in Canada (Framework) in Parliament today. The Framework outlines principles and best practices to guide national autism policy, programs …

Screen time for toddlers lead to developmental issues

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New York – A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests screen time until the age of 3 can lead to developmental delays. The show atypical sensory behaviours linked to neuro-developmental disorders like autism and attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), The New York Post reported citing findings of the study.