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Pages in category "Autism-related organizations in Canada" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
The World Autism Organisation (abbreviated WAO) is an international organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with autism and their families. It was established in Luxembourg on November 21, 1998, by Autism-Europe , during a ceremony at the European Parliament , in the presence of Grand-Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte .
For ASD other than autism the association is much weaker: the same study reported typical levels of intelligence in about 94% of 53 children with PDD-NOS. [49] Estimates are that 40–69% of individuals with ASD have some degree of an intellectual disability, [31] with females more likely to be in severe range of an intellectual disability.
Societal and cultural aspects of autism or sociology of autism [1] come into play with recognition of autism, approaches to its support services and therapies, and how autism affects the definition of personhood. [2] The autistic community is divided primarily into two camps; the autism rights movement and the pathology paradigm.
In 2018, reforms in Canadian immigration law were announced – these reforms are supposed to make it easier for autistic and disabled immigrants to migrate to Canada. [20] New Zealand effectively prohibits the application for permanent residency for people with autism "where significant support is required". [21] [22]
To encourage collaboration and the formation of a community of those on the autism spectrum and interested non-autistic Wikipedians. To achieve a consensus from a wider group on what are sometimes controversial topics, emphasizing a representation from people on the autism spectrum. To improve the relevant content from all regions of the world.
The Arc of the United States – A national organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ARC Association for Real Change (1976) – supports the providers of the individuals with learning disabilities. Aspies For Freedom (AFF) – Raises public awareness for autism.
ANI was started by Jim Sinclair, Kathy Grant, and Donna Williams in 1992. [1] The advocacy group is organized by autistic people for autistic people. [2] ANI started out as a pen pal group, but when they first met in person, "they felt a sense of belonging, of being understood, of having the same concepts and sharing a language, of being normal."