In an article that appeared in the Ottawa Citizen on April 2, just after the federal election was called, Liberal Senator Jim Munson called for active cooperation to address autism in Canada.
It isn't much to ask that a federal minister sit down with provincial counterparts and representatives from autism organizations to devise a better way to operate. It is time for federal politicians to take a leadership role.
Two recommendations from the report that I consider most crucial are national standards for treatment and research, and a national strategy for equal treatment and services across the country. Courageous actions are now needed to deal with this emerging crisis.
More to come on the federal election and special needs.
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