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A story about a young Manitoba boy who defended another student from schoolyard bullying.
10-year-old Transcona boy steps up to defend a special needs classmate
globalnews.ca
Logan Krawchuk, a fifth-grader at Harold Hatcher Elementary, was near the playground when he allegedly spotted a special needs classmate being picked on.
Way to go Logan!!! You are a hero. So grateful that you stuck up for your classmate. I am suoer disappointed by part of the principal’s response ....”we don’t encourage kids to get involved because they could get hurt..” Ugh 😑 Wow. What happened to zero tolerance with bullying? One of the first things students are taught about bullying is how to stick up for someone who is being bullied. Bravo for you Logan!
Thank you Logan❤️
It is more correct to say: 'A Classmate with special needs', than 'A special needs classmate!' ... People are not their disabilities, they are with disabilities.
Today’s report by the Representative of Children and Youth is the latest searing indictment of the lack of an accountable child protection system in BC. Charlie, a non-verbal child, was left to the care of his struggling mother. At the age of 12, he was found naked, covered in feces and severely malnourished. Despite multiple complaints from the community for nearly a decade, no protection worker had actually laid eyes on Charlie.
ACT urges every person concerned about the welfare of children with special needs in our province to read this report in full and contact your MLA to register your demand for change.
“Abhorrent” neglect of young boy reported by watchdog
The “abhorrent” neglect of a young boy with autism spectrum disorder has prompted B.C.’s child watchdog to call for an overhaul of provincial services fo...
This just makes me embarrassed - and heartbroken.
Poor little bub. Glad hes safe and thriving
Our MLA is of no help. Sad but true
I’ll bet his poor mama also has autism. Such a sad story. So glad he’s doing well now. 💕
Falling through the cracks in Canada....Imagine other countries....Very sad...😞😞😞. 🌈🌈🌈
Imo the "mom" is the one to blame as well
New details about the tragic death of a thirteen-year-old in California are emerging, raising troubling questions about the use of restraint in schools.
School Where Student With Autism Died Violated State Regulations, Officials Say
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The 13-year-old died two days after he was physically restrained by a staff member at a private school that provides special education services to students in California.A “Deep Dive” overview of current research into medical and environmental factors during pregnancy that may be connected to autism.
How pregnancy may shape a child's autism
spectrumnews.org
Autism is predominantly genetic in origin, but a growing list of prenatal exposures for mother and baby may sway the odds.Special Needs Community Events
ACT lists workshops and conferences in B.C. related to autism and other special needs that are provided by local agencies and organizations.
View Community Events自閉症社區訓練協會 | ACT in Chinese
ACT 自閉症社區訓練協會，
是加拿大卑詩省內針對家有自閉症兒童的家庭提供諮詢及轉介服務的非營利機構。
ACT in Punjabi
ACT has been able to both create and identify valuable resources for the Punjabi-speaking community in British Columbia.
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