CASDA on CBC Primetime
On Thursday February 4th, Dr. Jonathan Lai was interviewed on the CBC show, Canada Tonight, on how individuals living in group homes face many of the same risks as elders in long term care. You can watch the full interview…
Statement by CASDA: Social acceptance and mental health at play in Minassian case
View as PDF. The Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance (CASDA) urges caution in the interpretation of autism characteristics and making generalisations about Autistic people based on the single case of Alek Minassian for the murder charges of 10 individuals and…
Statement on National Autism Strategy
CASDA WELCOMES GOVERNMENT OF CANADA’S CONFIRMATION OF A NATIONAL AUTISM STRATEGY This week, on October 5th and 6th, our nation’s autism community has come together for the Canadian Autism Leadership Summit, hosted by the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance (CASDA),…
CASDA AGM Board Chair’s Report
This year's CASDA Annual General Meeting took place on May 13, 2020. Click here to read CASDA's Board Chair's Report.
CASDA’s Annual General Meeting 2020
On May 14, 2020, CASDA held its first ever virtual Annual General Meeting. If you are a member of CASDA and were unable to attend this year's AGM you can watch the recorded video below.
Pandemic Canadian Autism Needs Assessment Survey (PanCANS
During these challenging times, it is important to understand the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the autism community. We invite caregivers with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and self-advocates/autistic adults to participate by filling out the survey…
Canadian Disability Coalition Leadership Group Achievements
As part of the Canadian Disability Coalition Leadership Group, CASDA has done the following related to COVID-19 pandemic response: March 24, 2020 - Sent recommendations to support people with disabilities to Minister Qualtrough signed by 34 organizations. April 9, 2020…
CASDA on CTV’s Your Morning Show
On December 23, CASDA's Dr. Jonathan Lai and self-advocate Terry Batley spoke with Ben Mulroney on CTV's Your Morning show to discuss the development of a national autism strategy. You can watch the video by clicking on the link here. …
Justin Trudeau Announces Endorsement for Development of a National Autism Strategy
Le texte français suit. Justin Trudeau Announces Endorsement for Development of a National Autism Strategy For Immediate Release: (December 9, 2019): The Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance (CASDA) welcomes the news that the Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada…
National Needs Assessment Survey: Press Release
Click here to download the press release for the National needs Assessment Survey: English