It Begins with a Diagnosis:
Our Journey and the Promise of Canada’s Autism Strategy
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15173/cjae.v5i1.5985Keywords:
Diagnosis, Canada's autism strategy, Early intervention, Families, Advocacy, Policy Reform, Autism AcceptanceAbstract
This narrative shares the story of a family’s journey into understanding and supporting their child, beginning with the transformative moment of an autism diagnosis. The diagnosis helped them step into his beautiful universe filled with things that spin. The essay explores the role that Canada’s Autism Strategy plays in shaping a brighter future for families like theirs. Focusing on the Strategy’s priorities—screening and diagnosis, public awareness and acceptance, and tools and resources—it reflects on how these initiatives promise a more equitable and inclusive future. This is a story of love, discovery, and advocacy, grounded in the belief that change begins with understanding, and that every journey begins with a diagnosis.
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