Temporary solution for parents who gave up autistic son | CTV News"In Canada, many with severe autism need to live in group homes that offer 24-hour care, but there often are not enough spaces. Wait times can be as long as 15 or 20 years.
German centres for autistic adults provide constant supervision, social workers, remedial teachers and support staff, among other benefits.
But many Canadian families see autism support services disappear when their children turn 18."
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"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable."
CTV's Joanne Schnurr on Amanda Telford's relief that her severely autistic son will be safe in care.
Daniele Hamamdjian speaks with Canadians who are struggling to find a housing solution for mentally disabled adults.
Anne Borbey-Schwartz of Autism Ontario says lot of families are in similar, if not the same situation, as Amanda Telford's family.
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CTV's Joanne Schnurr reports on the Telford's, parents so exhausted they dropped off their son to be cared for by the state.
Amanda Telford, who left her severely autistic son in the care of a government office, explains her decision to CTV's Joanne Schnurr.
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