Monthly Archives: November 2008

Preschool Autism Specialist 2

Today, as I write, the Hon. Olive Crane is in the Legislative Assembly and is scheduled to put forth Motion No. 60. I reported on July 29, 2008 that a Preschool Autism Specialist position was posted internally. The following person … Continue reading

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Autism Motion set for PEI Legislature

Tomorrow, on the second day of the sitting of the fall session, the Hon. Olive Crane will bring forth the following motion: Motion No. 60 Commitment to Islanders With Autism Spectrum Disorders Honourable Olive Crane gives notice that tomorrow she … Continue reading

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Parents for Choice and Quality ready to face new challenges

Jane Boyd and I recently took the Parents for Choice and Quality group we co-chaired to a new level. We are now a legal non-profit organization. Both Jane and I are passionate about the well being of children in the … Continue reading

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Nova Scotia urged to expand autism treatment

Chronicle Herald – By DAVID JACKSON Provincial Reporter Wed. Nov 5 – 6:34 AM Parents of autistic children and opposition critics are renewing their demands for the province to expand an autism treatment program in light of a report saying … Continue reading

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Kindergarten appeal to Premier fails

Tuesday, November 4, 2008 CBC News Premier Robert Ghiz is sticking with the Department of Education’s decision not to fund a new kindergarten program in Stratford. Kindergartens on P.E.I. are run by private operators, but the province pays for students … Continue reading

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