Canada's new autism strategy does nothing to address treatment backlog, families say

Some parents of severely autistic children say they are profoundly disappointed with Canada's new national plan for autism — which provides no specific timeline or funding to improve treatment or care.

Canada's new autism strategy does nothing to address treatment backlog, families say
Andrew Kavchak and his son Steven pose for a photo on the sofa in their home in Ottawa, Friday, March 3, 2023. Kavchak, 60, a former federal public servant, retired to provide care for his son Steven, 22, who lives with autism spectrum disorder.

Some parents of severely autistic children say they are profoundly disappointed with Canada's new national plan for autism — which provides no specific timeline or funding to improve treatment or care.