Please be advised of the following event taking place this week:
We are proud to announce the family-led “Autism Awareness Rally” taking place on November 19, 2009 between 1pm-2pm at Province House, Charlottetown. The public is then welcomed to watch the proceedings of the House beginning at 2pm.
In addition to this public event we have an [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘awareness’
November 16, 2009
PEI Autism Event Advisory
October 2, 2009
Autism affects 1 in 58 boys
The United States Government confirmed today that autism is affecting 1 in 100 children now. Statistics show that boys are affected at a higher rate, and it is estimated that 1 in 58 boys are affected by autism.
So with these new numbers, is the Canadian or Prince Edward Island Government going to do more for [...]
September 27, 2009
I am Autism
I came across this new video on the Autism Speaks YouTube channel. I do not have much to say about it, other than Brilliant! Autism is treatable. Perfect intro for Autism Awareness month in Canada.
August 25, 2009
Where in the World is April Ennis?
It has been some time (5 months in fact!) that I have written on my blog. Here is an update as to what I have been up to and why. I have been quiet lately because I have been volunteering my time one on one with families, completing my Business Degree at UPEI and volunteering [...]
October 21, 2008
Parent meeting on Autism Services tonight
The community discussion on Autism Services will take place tonight from 7pm-9pm at the Sobeys located in Stratford. Dave Mikkelsen from the Autism Treatment Services of Canada from Alberta will be joining us to talk about the services that are provided in Alberta and briefly across Canada with their affliate partners.
For more information, please contact [...]
October 17, 2008
Early diagnosis needed for Autism
October 15, 2008
The Guardian – Letter to the Editor
TAMMY MCQUAID
Victoria
Editor:
I write this letter out of frustration with these politicians who are supposedly so concerned with our children’s well-being. They feel they know what is best for them. Well, if that is the case, let me throw this question out there: if all the experts agree [...]
