ELECTION 2016: New form of autism funding needed for Sask., says Wall
Saskatchewan Party leader Brad Wall made Tuesday’s election promise surrounded by toys.
Speaking at Stepping Stones Autism Therapy Centre in Saskatoon, he announced annual, individualized funding for families with children on the Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Wall said it would be for kids under six years old and would start at $4,000, increasing to $8,000 by 2019.
Currently, Saskatchewan parents can only access generalized funding. Wall said that has increased significantly over the years on a percentage basis, with the government currently providing $8.1 million through the Ministry of Health.