Autism – invisible and easily overlooked?

Human Rights Magazine

07-02-2023 • 48 mins

Canada provides universal healthcare, but people with autism and their families struggle significantly against many barriers and a lack of service. Support is commonly offered following a diagnosis, but what happens when an individual either cannot get one, or is considered too old for one?
Host Emma Nahmiach speaks with experts about the lack of sufficient support for neurodiverse people, and why diagnosis for children (which is lacking) is so important.

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The podcast cover includes art from the web site dis assembly,  set up by two of the podcast guests.

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