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autism spectrum disorder

So what happens when your autistic child grows up?

KELOWNA - It’s called "the cliff" and its something the mother of an autistic child says can keep her awake at night. From birth to age six, a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is eligible for $22,000 a year to help parents with treatment and intensive intervention. After that, provincial government support drops to...

Injured hiker shares story of fear and rescue

ASPERGER’S SYNDROME ADDS TO STRESS KAMLOOPS — An infatuation with actress Emma Watson helped a 28-year-old man get through six hours of waiting for help after a dislodged boulder broke several of his bones while hiking on Mt. Savona. Matthew Corcoran, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome as a teen, was hiking with a friend...