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The Autism Project: The ‘Rain Man of Shenzhen’
Sun “Bei Bei” Shouning, who is severely autistic, learned to play piano when he was 20. Now he performs professionally at luxury hotels in China.
Fri Nov 9 2012
The Autism Project: Study tests early intervention for toddlers showing signs of autism while they wait for assessment
In living rooms and basement playrooms across the GTA, toddlers and their parents are breaking new ground in autism research.
The Autism Project: the odyssey to get your child diagnosed and treated
In the second of a six-part series, we look at the painful journey parents must travel to get their child diagnosed and treated.
Sat Nov 10 2012
The Autism Project: In China, private school for autistic children provides hope
Special programs for autistic children are rare in China. Which is where the Bolin Autism School comes in. (20)
Fri Nov 9 2012
The Autism Project: decoding the autistic brain
Toronto scientists explore the impact of environmental “triggers” on autistic brain development.
Tue Nov 13 2012
The Autism Project: Groundbreaking iPad research earns two Toronto teachers Prime Minister’s awards
Two Toronto special education teachers receive Prime Minister teaching awards for using tablet technology with non-verbal students.
Mon Nov 12 2012
The Autism Project: Streetsville school offers ‘home base’ for autistic teens
Successful high school program for teens with autism could be an Ontario-wide model.
Mon Nov 12 2012
The Autism Project: Students with autism fend for themselves
In the third of our six-part series, students with autism find programs and services vary in Ontario schools, and parents spend those years navigating an...
Mon Nov 12 2012
The Autism Project: Locked up for years, man with autism finds new hope
Anton Karl Heinrich Sellin is now connected to community care centre that offers continuum of support while encouraging independence.
Fri Nov 16 2012
The Autism Project: Two businessmen levelling the playing field for employees with autism
Both men risked their livelihoods trying to carve out a job market for people with autism and other disabilities.
Fri Nov 16 2012
The Autism Project: Parent to parent on dealing with a diagnosis
As voices of experience, parents of children with autism share coping strategies.
Wed Nov 14 2012
The Autism Project: Toronto police to receive autism awareness training
The hour-long program is believed to be one of the few in Canada.
Sun Nov 18 2012
The Autism Project: Mothers with ASD ask why scientists are missing girls
In the fifth of our six-part series, mothers on the spectrum are a forgotten group. They raise fascinating questions about science, gender and the expectations...
Sat Nov 17 2012
The Autism Project: A worker with autism may be your best employee
People with autism need a job, but they need the right job. Employers can help with that.
Sat Nov 17 2012
The Autism Project: York University students with Asperger’s thrive in mentorship program
York University is one of the few Ontario campuses designing special programs for the growing number of students with autism.
Sat Nov 17 2012
