Canadian National Autism Foundation (CNAF)

12/25/2020

12/16/2020

Hello Friends
I will be going live on the foundations group page today https://www.facebook.com/groups/Canadian.National.Autism.Foundation

Just a reminder that TODAY Wednesday December 16th at 5pm EST Ontario time" on Facebook Live I will be interviewing my long time friend and New York Lawyer Robert Tudisco on education law and more.
Answers can pertain to anywhere in the world
He will be answering questions on Autism, ADD and ADHD about what to do if your child is being Cyber bullied , dangers of cyber bullying,what to do in the schools, issues that might arise, supports for yourloved one, challenges in advocating, what do I do if my child has been harmed and what do I do if my child has been arrested. AND SO SO MUCH MORE.
Also those who will be tuning in please get your questions ready and ask away as Robert will be answering some of your questions

12/16/2020

Hello Friends
We will be going live TODAY on our foundations GROUP PAGE https://www.facebook.com/groups/Canadian.National.Autism.Foundation
This page you are on now seeing this message is our COMMUNITY PAGE

Just a reminder that TODAY Wednesday December 16th at 5pm Ontario time" on Facebook Live I will be interviewing my long time friend and New York Lawyer Robert Tudisco
The link will be posted for you to join in tomorrow

Answers can pertain to anywhere in the world
He will be answering questions on Autism, ADD and ADHD about what to do if your child is being Cyber bullied , dangers of cyber bullying,what to do in the schools, issues that might arise, supports for yourloved one, challenges in advocating, what do I do if my child has been harmed and what do I do if my child has been arrested. AND SO SO MUCH MORE.
Also those who will be tuning in please get your questions ready and ask away as Robert will be answering some of your questions.

12/15/2020

More than 6 million people in Canada have a #disability. Many people’s disabilities R not visible or apparent. As Canada endeavors to build back better, it is essential that the diverse needs, the diverse voices,& #humanrights of people with disabilities & https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/eng/content/statement-disability-inclusion-essential-canadas-recovery

12/13/2020

We have a few more wonderful announcements that we will be posting about in the next few days. Keep your eyes on our pages for these amazing announcements.

12/13/2020

By Dec 15 #Christmas is coming why not start your #shopping and support autism at the same time.Check out some more #autism merchandise you can buy Autism Pen, License Plate Cover, Red Autism Mugs or White with a puzzle ribbon on them http://cnaf.net/fundraisers.html

12/13/2020

By Dec 15- #Christmas is coming why not start your shopping support autism the same time.Check out some #autism merchandise you can buy Mens T-shirts all sizes, Mens Tank Tops all sizes,on R website we have kids t-shirts shown,Baseball cap &Unisex Hoodies http://cnaf.net/fundraisers.html

12/13/2020

By Dec 15 -#CHRISTMAS IS COMING
Some #autism merchandise that look sharp together. Purchase click on both links below.Various colors both shirts 3/4 sleeve shirts,T-shirts,Stretch leggings with puzzles http://cnaf.net/SHIRTS.htm and http://cnaf.net/CNAFMerchandise.htm

12/13/2020

By Dec 15- #Christmas is coming why not shop now and support autism as well..Check out some more #autism merchandise you can buy Washable Nylon Face Masks, XLarge Cotton Face Masks, Lanyard with Safety Clasp and Autism Rubber Bracelet http://cnaf.net/fundraisers.ht

12/13/2020

Order by Dec 15 #CHRISTMAS GIFTS CANADIAN NATIONAL #AUTISM FOUNDATION.Colored pompom key chains,little colored bears with autism bow tie, also 4 ponytail,Pink visor,black baseball cap embroidered writing & R Foundations CD called"Dont Give Up On Me Autism" http://cnaf.net/fundraisers.html

12/13/2020

Order by Dec 15- #CHRISTMAS GIFTS CANADIAN NATIONAL #AUTISM FOUNDATION, SPECIAL ITEM SOLD 4 LTD TIME TIL END DEC LEGGINGS 95% cotton & 5% spandex.Kids 2/3 to 14/16 ,ladies sm to 3x . Asked 2 get bigger masks 4 those with beards/fuller faces & Reg masks http://cnaf.net/fundraisers.html

12/13/2020

Order by Dec 15 #Christmas is coming why not shop & support #autism as well.
Sterling (p) bracelet & sterling silver pendent,earrings w/sterling silver posts,sterling silver necklace & pendent,suede bracelets,Sterling(p) bracelet & sterling silver pendent,
http://cnaf.net/fundraisers.html

12/12/2020

ANNOUNCEMENT
IF YOU WISH TO ORDER ANY MERCHANDISE FROM OUR FOUNDATION STORE YOU BETTER HURRY.ALSO LAST MONTH FOR STRETCH AUTISM PANTS TO BE SOLD.
http://www.cnaf.net/fundraisers.html
This coming Tuesday December 15th will be the last day for any of our foundation orders to be shipped out. Also our office will be closing for the Christmas Holidays as well that day

12/12/2020

INTERVIEW ANNOUNCEMENT
Thank you to those of you who joined us for our Facebook Live Interviews. As things are challenging now we need to do things differently. Doing interviews this way has been challenging with having noise feedback. We are hoping that we have it sorted now.
ON "Thursday December 17th at 4pm Ontario time" on Facebook I will be interviewing my long time friend Tom Dickinson
Tom has also been diagnosed with aspergers and is a Culinary Teacher at Fairfield-Suisun unified school district and he will be cooking a small simple dish to teach you all....Tom Dickinson is a professional chef author . Having been diagnosed on the Autism spectrum he encourages parents of individuals in the autism spectrum to cook and prepare nutritious meals. Tom is currently the Chef & Founder of GFCF Fusion, the name of my own unique cuisine, and the author of the Gluten Free Casein Free Soy Free Cookbook, "Where There's A Meal, There's A Way."
Tom will be cooking a dish that he is hoping that others that would like to learn how to cook and find it challenging can learn from Tom. Tom can answer those questions about cooking when you might have challenges. PLEASE tune in. The link will be posted on my page and the foundations community FB page and our Group page.

12/12/2020

INTERVIEW ANNOUNCEMENT
Thank you to those of you who joined us for our Facebook Live Interviews. As things are challenging now we need to do things differently. Doing interviews this way has been challenging with having noise feedback. We are hoping that we have it sorted now.
ON "Wednesday December 16th at 5pm Ontario time" on Facebook I will be interviewing my long time friend and New York Lawyer Robert Tudisco.
Robert is a nationally recognized author, motivational speaker and non-profit management consultant. He is a practicingattorney and Senior Counsel to the law firm of Barger & Gaines inTarrytown, New York, and is also an adult diagnosed with ADHD.
He is also a current member of the American Bar Association’s
Commission on Disability Rights. We will be having time for others that are watching to ask questions of Robert. Especially in these times there is alot more cyber bullying going on. He can answer those questions. PLEASE tune in. The link will be posted on my page and the foundations community FB page and our Group page.

12/09/2020

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12/06/2020

Every Celebrity to Speak Out Against #Vaccines

Black Panther star Letitia Wright today made headlines for posting an anti-vaccination video on Twitter.

The actress faced swift and intense backlash from followers leading to calls for her role as Shuri in the Marvel superhero movie to be recast.
https://www.newsweek.com/every-celebrity-speak-out-against-vaccines-1552427

12/06/2020

Parents and football players react to expulsions from Evangel over bullying and.......(sounds like allegedy more was done by listening to the boys being interviewed) Four Evangel Christian Academy football players were expelled Wednesday following an alleged bullying incident over the Thanksgiving weekend while the team was in Baton Rouge for a game. The investigation into the alleged incident of bullying involved a teen who has autism. KTAL spoke with three of the player and their parents, who said they were shocked by the news. https://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/local-news/parents-and-football-players-react-to-expulsions-from-evangel-over-bullying/

12/06/2020

Pharma Exec Who Killed Son with Autism, 8, Should Go Free After Overturned Conviction: Judges
Gigi Jordan admitted to poisoning her son in 2010 and was sentenced to serve 18 years for manslaughter
Gigi Jordan was sentenced in 2015 to serve 18 years in the death her son, Jude, whom she #poisoned with a cocktail of prescription drugs, vodka and juice in a luxury suite at New York’s Peninsula Hotel in February 2010.

https://people.com/crime/gigi-jordan-conviction-overturned-admitted-poisoning-son-judges-say-release-prison/

12/06/2020

THERE ARE ONLY 26 DAYS LEFT TIL THESE #LEGGINGS ARE #GONE
AS OF DECEMBER 31st WE WILL #NO #LONGER BE SELLING THESE

THESE ARE A #SPECIAL #ITEM THAT ARE BEING SOLD FOR LTD TIME ONLY AND GOING ACTUALLY QUITE QUICKLY
CANADIAN NATIONAL #AUTISM FOUNDATION. LEGGINGS ARE A SPECIAL ITEM BEING SOLD 4 LTD TIME TIL END DEC OR TIL SOLD OUT. Made from 95% cotton & 5% spandex. Kids 2/3 to 14/16 ,ladies sm to 3x. We were asked to get bigger face masks 4 those with beards or fuller faces we now also have them .Those we will keep selling http://www.cnaf.net/fundraisers.html

12/06/2020

Autism Study Links Gut Issues to Repetitive Behaviors
In children with autism, repetitive behaviors and gastrointestinal problems may be connected, new research has found.

The study found that increased severity of other autism symptoms was also associated with more severe constipation, stomach pain and other gut difficulties.
The research, which appears in the journal Autism, found no association between social and communication difficulties and gastrointestinal symptoms.
The study doesn't explain the biological mechanism for the relationship between repetitive behaviors, such as rocking back and forth and hand flapping, and gut problems. But it helps establish that gastrointestinal symptoms may exacerbate repetitive behaviors, or vice versa, a finding that could one day help lead to helpful interventions, said Payal Chakraborty, a graduate student in The Ohio State University College of Public Health who led the study.
https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/autism-study-links-gut-issues-to-repetitive-behaviors-343624

12/01/2020

WHO WILL YOU BE SUPPORTING ??
Contact Foundation:
Email: [email protected] Tel: 905-930-8682
CanadaHelps will add $2 to one-time donations of $20 or more only on December 1st, up to a maximum of $30,000 for all participating charities.*
#Autism #Charity #GivingTuesday #CanadaHelps #HamOntMayor #HaltonPolice #OurGoodwillEmbassadorWalterGretzky #IrwinElman
Terms and Conditions
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/givingtuesday-2020-extra-2-offer/?utm_source=ch-charitylife&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gt2020-special-offer
Canadian National Autism Foundations Canada Helps Page https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/canadian-national-autism-foundation/

11/30/2020

HELLO EVERYONE THIS IS A REMINDER MORE WILL BE POSTED TOMORROW
Tomorrow is Canada Helps Giving Tuesday Dec 1st, 2020. If anyone would like to support our foundation tomorrow. We also have our Canada Helps Page
Canadian National Autism Foundations Canada Helps Page https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/canadian-national-autism-foundation/
CanadaHelps will add $2 to one-time donations of $20 or more only on December 1st, up to a maximum of $30,000 for all participating charities.*
Terms and Conditions
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/givingtuesday-2020-extra-2-offer/?utm_source=ch-charitylife&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gt2020-special-offer

11/30/2020

MANDEL: Renowned #psychiatrist says Minassian's #autism can't be used to deem him NCR
Minassian wasn’t suffering a #psychosis — not before, during or after his van attack — and so Bradford doesn’t believe he can be found not criminally responsible for murdering 10 people and injuring 14 others.
Now semi-retired, the renowned forensic psychiatrist conducted more than 15 interviews with admitted mass killer Alek Minassian, who is trying to argue his autism left him unable to understand the “moral wrongfulness” of gunning his rental van at innocent people walking down the sidewalk.

The country’s most respected expert in the area was not convinced.

https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/alek-minassian-not-psychotic-at-time-of-toronto-van-attack-psychiatrist

11/30/2020

A young man with #autism and #developmental #delays suffered #abuse and neglect and almost died in his family’s care in Tacoma, a #lawsuit against the state alleges.

The Department of Social and Health Services had warnings that 22-year-old Dustyn Wilson wasn’t safe with his family, both as a child and as an adult, according to the lawsuit filed on his behalf.

“Over the course of nearly 19 years, #DSHS was repeatedly warned, in graphic detail, of Dustyn’s dire situation,” Wilson’s attorney, David P. Moody, said in a statement. “DSHS ignored the warnings, accepted the myriad excuses offered by his abusers, gave his abusers countless ‘second chances,’ and casually dismissed pleas for help from relatives, teachers, and medical professionals.”

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article247302529.html

11/30/2020

The #Hidden #Disabilities Sunflower program, which is designed to ease travel for people with disabilities, has arrived at Minneapolis-St. Paul International #Airport.
The program got its start at London's Gatwick Airport in 2016.
Travelers at MSP can now pick up a sunflower lanyard, which indicates to airport staff that the person may need assistance or extra time to navigate the airport. https://www.startribune.com/msp-airport-adds-program-for-travelers-with-hidden-disabilities/573222301/

11/29/2020

AUTISM: Tina Fougere from CNAF interviewing Tom Dickinson who has aspergers diagnosis

AUTISM
Tina Fougere Interviewing Tom Dickinson who is diagnosed with autism at a young age
https://youtu.be/Ph-BlAzFEhk

Tina Fougere From the Canadian National Autism Foundation interviewing Tom Dickinson about how it was growing up with an autism diagnosis and the struggles h...

11/24/2020

UPCOMING INTERVIEWS LIVE ON FACEBOOK
STARTING THIS COMING WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25th at 4pm Ontario time our upcoming interviews we will be having two very good longtime friends of mine on facebook live:
First interview will be with Tom this week
Chef/Culinary Teacher at Fairfield-Suisun unified school district... Tom Dickinson is a professional chef author and teacher. Having been diagnosed on the Autism spectrum he encourages parents of individuals in the autism spectrum to cook and prepare nutritious meals. Tom will be doing two separate interviews on two separate topics.
ALSO this month date to be determined
Robert M. Tudisco who will be speaking about ADHD and Autism is a nationally recognized author, motivational
speaker and non-profit management consultant. He is a practicing
attorney and Senior Counsel to the law firm of Barger & Gaines in
Tarrytown, New York, and is also an adult diagnosed with ADHD.
He is also a current member of the American Bar Association’s
Commission on Disability Rights.

11/23/2020

A young Black man with #autism received a pardon but remains behind bars. It’s time to ‘Free Matthew Rushin.’ diagnosed with #Asperger’s and #ADHD as a child and later experienced a #traumatic #BrainInjury, his family was hopeful that Northam would offer him an absolute pardon and allow him to come home.Prosecutors have argued that Rushin was trying to commit suicide that night. They described him as getting into a collision in a parking lot, leaving the scene and driving recklessly before heading into oncoming traffic. An investigation found that he was going approximately 65 mph just before the crash and didn’t hit the brakes.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-young-black-man-with-autism-received-a-pardon-but-remains-behind-bars-its-time-to-free-matthew-rushin/2020/11/21/81dd98ce-2b8a-11eb-8fa2-06e7cbb145c0_story.html

11/23/2020

Sia defends casting a #nondisabled actor to portray a person with #autism in her upcoming film 'Music' https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/21/entertainment/sia-music-movie-autism-backlash-trnd/index.html

11/18/2020