A spokesperson for a newly formed autism support group is worried that proposed cuts to education in the province will have an effect on students with special needs. Ed Knox from FEAT - Families for Early Autism Treatment - says the group advocates and supports children with autism. Knox says if the deficit indeed results in cuts to the education system, he fears children with disabilities will suffer.
Knox says government needs to start investing in schools in order to provide the resources and support that need to be implemented. He says, as a parent of an autistic child, it's a struggle everyday. Instead of steps forward, he says government is taking a step back.
Knox says the inclusion model put forth by government in recent years isn't serving its full purpose.
While he says he does support the inclusion model, the system will not work properly without the proper resources.
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Autism Support Group Concerned about Cuts