Canada’s Autism Strategy

On September 23, 2024, the Public Health Agency of Canada published this autism strategy plan. It is a multi-year action plan that will be updated on a regular basis, as the needs and priorities for autism and the neurodiverse community evolve. It outlines specific federal initiatives that address five key priority areas:

Improve screening, diagnosis and services across Canada

Strengthen economic inclusion

Enhance public health surveillance, data collection and research

Increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance

Facilitate accessibility to evidence-informed autism resources and tools . . .