How Girls and Boys Differ when it comes to Autism

Please find this article on CNN.com from April 4, 2012 on how boys and girls differ when it comes to autism by Dr. Peter Szatmari

Learning with Asperger’s: A Parents Perspective

Please see this article published in Education Week Magazine on the differences in learning with Asperger Syndrome.

Province of Manitoba Proclamation of Autism Awareness Day April 2, 2012

Three stakeholder organizations that work with individuals and families with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger Manitoba Inc., Autism Society of Manitoba and Manitoba Families for the Effective Treatment of Autism) requested the proclamation of World Autism Awareness Day, as celebrated by the United Nations.

 

Minister Nancy Allen for the Province of Manitoba declared: “We recognize the commitment of families to raising awareness and acceptance of people who are living with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  On behalf of the Premier I am pleased to declare April 2, 2012 as “Autism Awareness Day”.”

 

To see the office proclamation please see here for English and here for French.

 

These 3 organizations will continue to work with individuals, families, community members and the government toward awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder.