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Mother of an Autistic Child, Small Business Owner and Advocate for Children with Disabilities.

Joined November 2021
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Trudeau and Sophie Break the News they are Splitting. #Sophie #Trudeau #Breakup #Divorce #Split #Humour #sorrynotsorry
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Are you on Facebook or Instagram? Follow me on both @BC_Autism_mom #autism #AutismAcceptance #schoolbreak #kidshumour #school #ADHD
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All disabilities need access to support systems. We are a G7 country, act accordingly. #FASD #autism #HealthCareCrisis #kids #fixthesystem #Dyslexia #DownSyndrome #DisabilityTwitter
@FasdKids has asked the gov't to expand the CYSN to include all children with a diagnosed disability immediately. And, to invest a lump sum to create a Provincial assessment team to catch up on getting children diagnosed in a timely way. 1/
Every Child should be given all the necessary tools to thrive in school. Thriving there is the first step to thriving as an adult.
We NEED to SPEAK UP!! Change won't happen unless we do! Dyslexics in BC need 1) Early Screening 2) Structured Literacy 3) Trained Teachers 4) Access to Accomodation 5) Funding This needs to be done with Legislation. #dyslexiabcsurvey2022 #DyslexiaBC #bced #bcpoli #accessiblebc
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This is 100% true! There are so many children who require extra supports to succeed in school and life. There needs to be a plan in place that ensures no child is left behind. Adequate funding in schools. Proper medial system for diagnosis.
Replying to @richardzussman
Important to note the 'hubs' were not intended to support only autistic children but all disabled children. The plan was seriously flawed, but this leaves us worrying about the many, many children who are currently not getting anything. What is the government's plan for them?
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Thank you for opening up the conversation to families and care givers. There’s still more work that needs to be done. Diagnosis takes far too long in BC that needs to change. More professionals need to be recruited into this field and retention a priority. #VoiceAndChoiceBC
Listening to families is a key priority for this government. We're maintaining individualized funding for children with an autism diagnosis, and @MitziDeanBC and I look forward to working with all partners to make sure our services work for every child. news.gov.bc.ca/27874
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Truth!! All voices of parents that won't give in and won't give up matter!
It’s been a year since I started the Petition against the thoughtless cuts to Autism Individual Funding. Since then over 24,000 people have signed, and Still NO response from the @bcndp despite reaching out multiple times. #AutismAwareness
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I love to be involved but in my own ways. I might stand back and observe for a long time and make funny sounds. I want to play too but I’m not sure how to start. I want to be friends but I’m not sure how to get to show you. #Autism #AutismAwareness
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Our #Autism journey, my son couldn’t go into a doctors office. We would walk in the door and he would immediately realize where we were and bolt or start trying to harm himself or others. @Dave_Eby @MitziDeanBC How will you get kids into FCC’s?
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Indigenous People know What’s best for their children, Autism Parents Also know what’s best for their children and have Loudly and Repeatedly Told you Family Connection Centres Won’t work! @MitziDeanBC Why are you taking away our right to do what is best?
Interesting that MCFD has given the Indigenous community the right to keep their children in care and away from the racist system MCFD built. Now they intend to take over the Individualized funding for #Autism. Is this just a ploy to keep your jobs?
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@MitziDeanBC I watched your announcement regarding Indigenous Children, you stated that they know best when it comes to their children Why are you not affording that same principal to the #AutismCommunity ? Hubs Don’t Work!
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With This Track Record We are just supposed to trust you? @MitziDeanBC @jjhorgan @bcndp @Dave_Eby
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Level the playing field??? I have some better sources of income to level the playing field with instead of taking it from one disabled community, take it out of your government salary hikes. Or perhaps each member who owns multiple houses can sell them and donate it!
Liberal MLA Trevor Halford @TrevHal said parents of kids with autism are demanding answers about the govt's funding clawback and say they've been "gaslighted" by the Minister of Children and Families. Said parents of kids w autism are planning a protest tomorrow. #bcpoli